Bocadillo Bistro

Come and taste by yourself. Gourmet arepas with original Venezuelan taste and Bocadillo's touch. The chicharrón arepa is great! The "reina pepia" makes you remember the good old times in our beloved Venezuela. The cheviche is top! I bet you never had one like Dany's.

We planned a birthday party here on a night where they had live music. What an incredible vibe. The owners are so kind and it shows that they love what they do. They created such a welcoming and warm atmosphere for us. The live band was fantastic and the food was delicious. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!! THANK YOU!!!

If you’re looking for a restaurant that delivers not just a meal, but an unforgettable experience, Bocadillo MTL is the place to be! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality that instantly made me feel at home. The owner is incredibly kind and attentive, ensuring that every guest is well taken care of. You don’t just feel like a customer here—you feel like family. Now, let’s talk about the food—absolutely phenomenal! Every bite bursts with authentic flavors, and you can tell that every dish is prepared with passion and love. Whether you’re trying their delicious arepas, empanadas, or any of their mouthwatering specialties, you’re in for a treat. The ingredients are fresh, the portions are generous, and the flavors are out of this world. And as if the food wasn’t enough, the atmosphere is pure magic. With a live band setting the vibe, the energy in the restaurant is electric—a perfect blend of fun, warmth, and authenticity. Whether you’re on a date, out with friends, or just looking for a great night out, Bocadillo MTL is the perfect spot. This isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a place where food, music, and incredible hospitality come together to create something special. Do yourself a favor and experience it for yourself—you’ll be hooked from the first visit!

Food, was much to desire, It has tastedful but not well presented, it miss color in the plate maybe some Pico de Gallo, a salad. Service, was ok we had to deal with dirty glasses for our sangria, it looked like they had water spots or soap buildup, they took like they were takingout of the dishwasher with out wiping then clean, Atmosphere, was very nice we wanted to enjoy a good time, we pay $25 pour person to enjoy 1 hour show, we were a group of 20 people family and friend, after the show and between the the show we woulded like to continue dancing, but the music was playing to low, overall we had a great time.

For late lunch! Excellent authentic Venezuelan food. You have to try Tequenos with cheese!!! The sauce that comes with it is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! We ordered Arepas and Some ordered a special holiday menu. By far: great service, great food and affordable!

After walking around the market we worked up an appetite and decided to try this place. This was our first time trying Venezuelan food. We got sat pretty quickly as the place was pretty empty. After waiting for about 40 minutes (with no updates)our food finally came out. The food was great, I got the “Llenera” . So the food itself was great, but not worth waiting that long.

Bocadillo Bistro serves delicious Venezuelan food with great service. The atmosphere is cozy and vibrant, with lovely decor and a live band that adds to the experience. The cachapa and arepa were fantastic—flavorful and authentic, definitely worth trying. They also have great drinks to complement the meal. Highly recommend this spot for great food, drinks, and a lively vibe!

Soooo much fun. Went on a Thursday night, got drinks 2 for 1 and turned into a night of singing our hearts out at karaoke. TOO FUN. Food was absolutely incredible like always We’ll be back another 1000 times

Great service, great music and food had good flavour! I tried the pabellon deluxe arepa

Great service and even better food. Me and my best friend ended it up coming here for dinner randomly because it was already late (11pm) and a lot of restaurants were closed. We chose Bocadillo because it seemed to have good ambiance (it was full of people finishing their dinners). we ordered the fromage tacanhos and we immediately looked at each other because they were delicious. We just wanted to order more... after that, we chose a vegetarian plate and the Bistro de Pollo that was the best arepa I have ever had in my life! I wasn't a fan of arepas or at least i thought (by my experience in Caracas)... We were perplexed by the quality of the food and the simpathy they had although it was almost closing time. I highly recommend this place to all fans of Venezuelan food and who ever wants to get to know this amazing cuisine.

Intended to get the arepas but their advertisement for their deluxe burger was really tempting so I had to get it! You'll need plenty of napkins as this one is a monster. Even though the patty was thick, it was still moist and juicy. The bacon had a bite to it which I prefer, the fried egg adding body and the avocado adding creaminess. To top off, a burger of this size needed buns with integrity and strength, and these definitely provided, and had been toasted as well. I thought the fries could've used a bit less time in the frier, but all in all a great option for a burger. Like others have said here, the outside with the takeout window makes it seem smaller than it is, but there's plenty of seating inside. The staff was very friendly and the service was fast. Definitely coming back for the arepas.

A wonderful find on a cold winter afternoon. The area boasts many authentic latino spots, and Bocadillo does not disappoint. Looking around I see 95% latinos which provides evidence on their authentic (or close to) offering. Also noted they are a music venue some nights which would be much fun.

***EAT HERE*** We had the beef empanada which was so tasty! We also had the Reina Pepiada -chicken arepa and the Pabellon - beef arepa. The beef had friend plantains and succulent beef with black beans and white cheese. The beef was obviously marinated and super flavorful. The chicken one was good but a bit average in comparison. Both came topped with avocado. The arepa dough was so good and the perfect mix between moist and a crunchy texture. One arepa is big enough to fill you up! Their salsa is so good and has a great vinegar taste. Perfect for topping the arepas. We also had fresh made passion fruit drinks that were so fresh and tangy! The online menu states that have alcoholic beverages but when we were there they said they don't have their license to sell wine or beer. This place is a must visit if you are in the area and even if you are not!

The Bocadillo restaurant is shaped like a typical Montreal apartment: narrow and elongated, stretching from the street to a funky backyard. Don't get fooled by their rather small and unassuming shop front; they have excellent Venezuelan comfort food! We had dinner in their backyard this summer and loved it. We ordered arepas (pork & passion fruit and Reina Pepiada). The food took some time to arrive, even though we were the only clients in the restaurant. The waiter did apologize and explained that the arepas are fresh made with every order. We didn't mind too much - the backyard was nice and private, and the weather balmy. When it came, the food looked fantastic. The mix of chicken, avocadoes, green peas, mayo and coriander in the Reina Pepiada was particularly delicious. The arepas were filled to the maximum and although we didn't order sides, we were full and satisfied!

My wife, daughter and I stopped here for lunch (wanted to have Venezuelan food). We started with TEQUEÑOS which were awesome!!!! I had the PABELLÓN DELUXE with fried plantains and my wife and daughter had the LA BISTRO with fried cassava. The AREPAS were large and tasty. The place has a cool vibe and our waitress was excellent! It's a great place to go to if your have the hankering for Venezuelan cuisine.

Quaint area of Montreal with lots of famous eateries like Bocadillo! We read we had to try an arepas during our eating tour of the city! So glad we did! We ordered a cheese arepas with avocado and it was huge! We were going to split it anyway (since we had more places to eat from..lol) and it was plenty! We had a 10 minute wait because they make it fresh and it was worth the wait. Lots of cheese and avocado with a little cup of some type of sauce (which it did not need) but was so tasty! Not sure the type of cheese either but it reminded me of cheese curds (from our poultine experience)...

Authentic Venezuelan style Arepas. I thought the food was great, exactly as expected. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. You order at the entrance, and then the staff brings the food out to you when ready. My friend and I loved the arepas. I ordered a side of plantains, and they weren't bad. The meat was perfectly seasoned, and the avocado was nice and fresh. Note, if you don't like greasy food, this probably isn't the place for you. But if you want authentic Venezuelan food this is as close as you'll get in Montreal. I would have given them a 5-star rating but I thought the restaurant could have been a little bit more clean. A lot of the tables were messy and it took the server a while to pick up plates. There were 4 employees working so I'm sure someone had time to do so.

Delicious Venezuelan restaurant! There's lots of seating inside and a great little terrace outside, where my friend and I sat. We shared three appetizers: arepitas, empanaditas, and patacones. For the arepitas we chose beef and pork. As for the empanaditas we got two chicken and two fish. All were really delicious and it was enough for the both of us. Service was also great! I just thought it was a little pricey compared to other Venezuelan places.

#arepaready? Yaaaaaassss, w that extra queso por favor I asked for a side of plantain, and just how I like it- sweet and tangy! Portions are good, hard to take a full bite without everything slopping over. Delicious, can't wait to try their multiple flavour combos

This is a good restaurant to try several Venezuelan Dishes (but I must confess they don't have the best arepas and cachapas in town), but it is still very good and their menu is extent, so it is good to try a little bit of everything. I had the patacones, which were good, but were presented in a different way as it is usually done in Venezuela (It's like they give the ingredients and you build it yourself, but normally it should be served already built). I also had a cachapa, it was quite good. That night they had live latin music and that was awesome. On the negative side, the service was very bad, it was clear that they did not have experience serving, they took too much time to take the orders, kept forgetting things (we were a table of 12), but they always had a big warmth smile and tried to correct themselves as they could. I hope the service can improve.

Interesting food for a reasonable price. Wonderful service on a pleasant, sunny afternoon on the patio.

Two locations, this is their "take away"/"fast food" style branch compared to the "bistro" in little Italy. Solid arepas, all the classics options available(pabellon, pernil, cheese and guacamole, extra). Service is a bit too functional , the dinging hall is small and stencil is not shining..... But still, this is the "fast food" branch. So i won't complain as long as the food is good.

Bocadillo is a Venezualan establishment that is unassuming from the outside, but serves some of the best arepas I've ever had - if not THE best. Their menu is extensive, with everything customaizable. The staff are phenomenal at explaining everything. Not much in the way of seating space or atmosphere, but certainly still comfortable sitting down to eat. I ordered the beef arepas with cotija and avocado - came out to $12. The sandwich was fresh, beef was delicious and juicy, a great combination of spices balanced by the cotija and avocado - it was perfect. My only quip was that it was 12 dollars. To be fair, it was stuffed with beef, but it still seemed a little hefty for a sandwich and no side. I thoroughly enjoyed it, regardless, and will definitely be back!

The dishes were so yummy and it was exactly the same way of the original arepas! The meat tasted very good,but the cheese that they put inside could be better in terms of taste and quality! But overall I suggest here to anyone who wants to taste the Venezuelan arepas in Montreal!

A casual arepa place on St. Laurent. The restaurant itself was pretty basic, perhaps a little dimly lit. There was a patio in the back where we enjoyed our meal. The service was friendly enough, but not note-worthy; you order at the counter and they bring the food to you, but otherwise don't really attend to you which is fine. They have a wide variety of different "sandwichs" that appeared to be larger portions on a maize bun, and arepas that are a little smaller than the sandwiches, among other food items. We tried: 1. Pabellón - beef, beans, and white Venezuelan cheese. A nice balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and meaty; our favorite part of the meal! 2. Rumbera - pork and cheddar cheese. The pork was good, but they really loaded the cheddar cheese in this arepa; I think the ratio was a little bit off. 3. Tequeño - a little finger-long fried stick with filling. We got the white Venezuelan cheese. A little crispy, not very large; it was okay. We got this because they didn't have empanadas. Some downsides were that you have to buy bottled water, and that the food took a little longer than expected to come out considering the simplicity of the food. Also, they didn't have any empanadas when we came. Overall, 5 stars for the food; we would come back to try different sandwiches! --Rating Rubric-- 5* - As good as it gets; some or all of the experience went above and beyond. I would come here again and again! 4* - Worth checking out; a good value. No major complaints or only minor flaws that set this place back. I'm glad I tried it, but I might not come back here in lieu of trying somewhere new. 3* - A few setbacks that soured the experience. Not the worst, but I wouldn't recommend it to friends. 2* - Multiple setbacks that made me dislike the place. 1* - I was personally offended by the people or services. Steer clear!

I have to say this was one of the best restaurants I've been to in Montréal. Definitely not what I expected when I went there. I was drooling when I left the place just by the thought of what I'd experienced taste-wise. The mashed steak, arepitas, and black beans had left me almost numb, it was my first time trying portuguese food, and they did their cuisine absolute justice. It tasted like African food, but with a small touch of some exotic flavours I couldn't tell, it was well cooked, and served neatly. The tiramisu was not bad, but not as breathtaking as the main dish. The place is located in Little Italy, and is easily accessible by bus. Or you can ride there.

Had the best arepa of my life! So worth coming here. The menu has so many options so you are bound to find something you like. The cheese empanadas were also crazy good & perfect with some coffee. The outdoor seating has a vibe like you are sitting in your back yard. Super lit.

Seems so promising, but when you get another table's order and then when yours finally arrives it is a bit odd ends up being 3 stars. Cool patio in the back. I did like the empanada that I finally got. FYI, it isn't the peruvian pastry style empanada but the dough is corn based. Very yummy. I'm not 100% yelp has this place in the right location, but the place we went had this name on the front! Need to give it another try, but since I was in town just for vacation that will have to wait until the next visit.

Visiting from out of country. Had read amazing reviews so decided to come here on a rainy Sunday for lunch. Everything was going wrong the min we walked in. 1) No English menus available so we were using google translate on our phones to translate our menu. Finally, the nice server came up to us and helped us with the menu. 2) Lunch menu not available as it was 12:26pm (apparently they open lunch menu around 12:30 or 1). But she was accommodating & said we can pick from there. 3) Husband wanted chicken empanada or arepa. Chicken arepa had mayonnaise mixed in it (he's allergic to mayo)...so the arepa was a no for him. He ended up ordering the chicken empanada appetizer. 4) Came back & told us no chicken empanadas was available. He ended up having to get cheese empanada (we don't eat pork or beef). Apparently they had a party last night so most things were out...hmm. That shows that they are not prepared!! 5) Cheese empanadas were salty as hell. He has high blood pressure so that was great (not). 6) My order was good. I ordered a veggie/bean/avocado empanada with plantain and I was happy with it. 7) We were asked to move tables half way through as apparently our table/area was reserved for another party. Wish we had a better experience here :(

Don't bother bringing a group there. When we made a reservation for 10 people they forgot to tell us there would be a special event there that night, with a cover charge and a reduced menu. Imagine our confusion when the first person to talk to us after we sat down was there to collect the cover. (which we thankfully didn't have to pay in the end, but getting there took a while) The reduced menu made what would be a difficult situation even worse, because we have a number of friends with different dietary restrictions. I'm not sure whether the waiter was unwilling to assist people or whether he was just completely oblivious. He kept recommending dishes to our vegan friends that had cheese, fish ("It's not really meat") or lard in them. In the end they got a dish with a pittance of fruit and rice, and beans with lard and bits of meat in it. (and were charged for it) When we tried to order a couple of platters of starters for the table, we somehow ended up with individual dishes for 8 people. The food is decent enough if you're an omnivore, but we spent most of the evening straightening things out with the waiters and trying to make sure people got what they asked for. Too aggravating for me to ever bring a group there again.

So good after eating subpar food for the last two days here in Montreal. What an unexpected surprise

Found this place accidentally. Not looking for arepas, but boy did we luck out! I had plantain, cheese and avocado with a side of yucca chips. The buns were made out of corn flour and super fresh. The guys were friendly and the music was good too. Highly recommend it!

I HEAVILY suggest trying this place out. The counter-server guy was really nice and made helpful suggestions. The arepa sandwich I got was out-of-this-world delicious. My only regret was not going sooner. I hope these guys don't change, they seem to have a really good thing going on.

This little Venezuelan beauty in the heart of little Italy is a must! People stop and stare because it is out of the ordinary. The arepas are perfect. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and that's short of the blend of flavors. Don't leave without trying their cachapas. Their service is impeccable.

This place was really cute. My friends and I wanted to try it out, first time we stopped by it was closed...we didn't give up and came back hoping a second time and it was open! We got the Mechada and Pabellon Arepas...they were delicious! Really hot, we almost burnt our mouths from the juiciness that came with each bite:-D The service and atmosphere was nice too, really causal and chill. Highly recommend!

Reading other reviews seem to be a good place to go. I said the lack of service is not an issue if the food is good... WRONG!!! It's was not busy at all and there was as much employees as the number of customers. We had to wait to have our order taken. They seem to be more busy trying to clean up the place than to served us it was 7:30pm!?!?! I understand if it was 5pm...not at 7pm! And when they served us the order was messed up... As for the food I don't get it I felt I was in a random fast food location serving fries and warmed up food. Worst fries I've tasted because it was cold and tasted like last night left over. There's no WOW factor at all. The corn bread in my sandwich was plain and tasteless. I had the impression that it was soaked in water. Improvement is require to survive in a market like Montreal. Here's some number: Food: 1\5 Service: 1\5 Location: 4\5 Repeat factor: Save your money and time.

Great people serving better food. Rustic, homey / personal feel. Ask to be seated in the back terrace, it's classic plateau

One of the best places to eat late at night on St-Laurent. This place beats any other fast food joints. Doesn't look that appealing, but this place is like a white dude with dance moves - full of surprises.

Love, love , love! Nothing bad to say about Bocadillos. It's open late, it's consistent, it's flavourful, it's not too expensive, and the staff is so friendly. I'm so happy I'm moving near this restaurant, I'm gunna be there all summer long! It always tastes fresh. And the cachapas are to die for (and that avocado sauce).

I truly can't believe how this place doesn't have more hype on Yelp. It's packed and everyone seems to love it! I've been 2 times and both times it was out of this world. Highlights include the cheese and chorizo tequenos, the cheese and black bean empanadas and the pulled beef arepera. If you're ever on St-Laurent street and feeling some good Latino food or vegetarian/vegan friendly food, this is the place to go.

So far, this is my favorite Venezuelan restaurant in Montreal. I ordered and arepa and my companion ordered the mechada; both were delightful. I had the house spicy sauce along with plantains and avocado on my sandwich, which made it oh so very good. I need to go back soon, or else I might go crazy. Also the guy working Ramon was really hospitable. His coworker and him we're both trying to help us figure out the best part of town to move, since we were newcomers. It's joints like this that make me love this city.

Venezuelan gem. I usually order for take out since I live closeby. Arepas are always fresh made, with good meat and fillers. Arepa pabellón with avocado is my personal favorite. The only downside is the unpredictable closing hours: they will close whenever the place empties up, so better call before heading there.

Excellent! this is the best Venezuelan restaurant in Montréal. They have a variety of dishes for everybody. Arepas are great, my favorite is "La Pelua" Beff and yellow chesse, also good ¨"Reyna Pepiada" Chicken, avocado and mayo. They have Pizzas Venezuelan style really good, and the traditional Venezuelan main course. The drinks are awesome, they have something call "Guarapita" this is a must. Juices like Passion fruit and Soursop, sodas from Venezuela, Colombia and Peru, also you can find sangria, wine, rom, scotch, gin, vodka, and beers. Finally the dessert, Tres leches and quesillo are my favorites, they have more. The place is very clean and spacious, well located, good prices and great service, they have a vip section and a private saloon for private parties, I think they have catering too but I´m not sure. If you want to try something different, tasty and good, this is the best choice. Recommended.

Nice Venezuelan food not sure if they allowed my little dog ? Montreal need to start changing for better and allowed our best friends ! What do you think ?

If you want to have bocadillos, go to the other location at the beginning of Saint Laurent. This bocadillos has similar dishes, but not done as well as the original location. The service is lacking. Everyone there is very nice, but not attentive. When ordering take out there are often many mistakes made. The portions are off as well, the yucca is expensive and you get maybe 6-8 pieces. If you really want to experience great Venezuelan food, go to their original location, that's where the heart and soul is.

Being from Venezuela myself I can attest that this is the real deal. From the tequeños to the arepas and their famous pulled pork sandwich, everything is amazing. Try their Chicha (rice based drink) it's to die for

Amazing food! Ordered the pabellón arepa and couldn't get enough of how delicious it was. The fried yuca was perfectly crisp and the dipping sauce was perfectly seasoned. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to eat delicious food with amazing flavours. Can't wait to go back!

Best place in Canada for Venezuelan food, everything is very well prepared so you may think that you are eating at any arepera in Venezuela.

Ate a good pork and passionfruit arepa. They have a good soda selection, i recommend the apple flavor. You can sit outside in the summer which is nice. The service was good

Great place to try Venezuelan food but they also have other dishes as well, I highly recommend their pizzas and their sangria, I would say the best in Montreal.

First time here as a Latina I can accurately say that this place is amazing. I had one arepa and it was more than enough! Completely delicious! The staff is super sweet and wonderful! Will be back soon!

Advice to all vegetarians and vegans: STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. I was invited to Bocadillo for a friend's birthday party. I am vegan, so I don't eat any meat, fish, dairy, or eggs. I did not expect to have many options at this restaurant, since I understand that South American cuisine typically features meat, fish and cheese. Since there were no main dishes on the menu that were vegan, I decided to order a drink and a vegan appetizer (fried plantains) for my meal. After taking my order, the waiter returned and offered to bring me a plate with only vegan items on it: beans, rice, fried plantains, and avocado. I asked him if the beans would be vegetarian, and specified: "with no meat in them, and not made with meat". He said "the beans do not have any meat". I also specified that I did not want any cheese on any of the dishes. When the beans arrived, they had cheese on them. I explained again that I do not eat cheese, so he took them back to the kitchen and returned with a new bowl of beans without the cheese. I then discovered that the beans did, in fact, contain meat - my boyfriend, who is also vegan, found a piece of pork in his beans and other diners in our party confirmed that there was meat in their beans as well. When I told the waiter, he just took the beans back and said "I'm sorry." He charged me the full price for the meal and did not offer to take any action to compensate for his mistake or the fact that I couldn't eat a fourth of the meal I'd been served. I decided to pay for the meal but not leave a tip. Our waiter then asked me if I had forgotten to leave a tip. I explained to him that I was not leaving a tip because he had told me that the beans were vegetarian, but that they contained meat. This restaurant, or at least this waiter, clearly does not understand the concept of veganism (or even vegetarianism), and does not care about providing decent customer service. I encourage vegetarians and vegans to avoid this place and instead support the many other restaurants in Montreal that do.

The food was great, the waiters were attentive and quick and the live music was good. Made me feel at home, even though I'm Mexican, not Venezuelan; but the whole latino feeling, the warmth of the place, the festive ambiance went down the drain when the manager came out of the restaurant to charge us for a cover for the band that he insisted had mentioned at the time the reservation was made. The problem was not paying for it, we would have been happy to do so. The problem was his attitude, talking to us like we were thieves, basically calling us liars, raising his finger to our faces saying that he was the manager and he did tell us about it and that we had to pay ten dollars now instead of five because we had left. To any new possible customers: Make sure you know what you are supposed to pay for unless you want to be chased down the street by this guy. To the owners: Fire him! Today eight people who had never been there before were talking about coming back with friends and family and now we are not. Very disappointing end of the night.

This is probably my favorite restaurant in Montreal. True Venezuelan cuisine and great customer service. I'm celiac and they have plenty of gluten-free options and this is one of the few places that I've never had a problem with. I recommend the arepas and the corn tequeños.