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Mambo Lounge

120 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario M4K 1N1, Canada
4167787004
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Ranked #774 of 4,222 restaurants in Toronto
Price range: $10 - $21
Cuisines: Cuban
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Went to Mambo last night with 4 friends, all fans of the restaurant. Although the service is great, and the food is generally very good, the portion sizes for the tapas items has shrunk dramatically since our last visit. Chorizo was about 1/3 of a sausage sliced up for $8! The goat cheese tapas (also $8) is approximately one ounce... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Have not been on the Danforth for a while, but I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. While it is rather small, the layout is pleasant, and warm, and it has plenty of Cuban appeal. They had prix fixe for $30, which consisted of a salad or soup of the day, main course, and dessert. I had the salad, and... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013 via mobile

We have been putting off a visit here for a long time because why who knows but wow what a surprise. My partner and I had a very enjoyable meal here that included some yucca fries which I never had before. Our dinner was basically steak frites a la Cuba style. Dinner was followed up by an amazing flan. Mambo... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

All the staff were friendly and very good. The food wasn't overly fancy or of exquisite quality, but it was perfectly prepared and tasted excellent. Given the price we were very happy with it. The mojitos were expensive but well worth it, they were simple but made with quality ingredients and were very good. It's a pretty small place, warm... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

We stumbled across this restaurant by pure chance, originally looking to eat in Greek town, we decided on Tapas. We shared a couple tapas plates and ordered the duck confit. The food looked good, but the taste was lacking. The duck leg was tender, but the so called sauce just appeared to be grease with no taste. For the tapas... More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

My friends and I discovered it by accident. They have a "Cuban Special" on Tuesdays. Mojito, Tapas and a Cuban cigar. We're into cigars, so that was an easy decision. Their Mojitos are the best in Toronto hands down. Having visited Havana recently, I can confirm that they are on par. We were impressed by the tapas selection. Very tasty.... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

I recently went to Mambo Lounge for a friend's birthday party. It's a small place with a friendly atmosphere. I was only there for drinks, but the food looked good too. Our server forgot to place the orders for *both* of the drinks I asked for on two separate occasions. She also didn't bring the bill when I asked for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

A group of about a dozen work colleagues and I went to the Mambo on June 12. What a great event! The wait staff were great, there was music that had us out of our seats and dancing like teenagers (which we are definitely not) and the food was yummy!! The restaurant is fairly small and we stayed inside, but... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

This restaurant is a little gem. The menu has lots of variety. The food is delicious. The service is exceptional. And the staff allowed me to practice my Spanish without laughing. I enjoy this restaurant very much.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012 via mobile

We went there with friends and we had a really good time. The food is well prepared, the waitress make you feel like Cuba, the ambience is welcoming and very good live music. If you looking for something different with a little taste of Havana this restaurant it's a must go for you.

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