Bocadillo

I walked in here to have lunch randomly, I was pleasantly surprised with how cute the interior was, but better yet, the food was so delicious. I had fantastic service as well, and let the server know about my gluten intolerance and she was very helpful guiding me in what to eat and also had great recommendations. My lunch was so tasty! Highly recommend.

The place has changed location! The new place is awesome! more space and same tasty food! I highly recommend their cheese empanadas ! if you’re up for a comfort food with sort of new classy ambiance, it’s the place to go.

Amazing place, great restaurant to test your Spanish. I really like the pabellón arepa here, it’s the best. Although the original spot is being renovated currently, it should be open soon, I ended up going to a temporary location down the street. I really like the quality of the food and the chill atmosphere and will definitely stop by again.

Really delicious food and great portion! So many different options for arepas 🫓 and sandwich. I thought it was not enough but I was so full after it 🤣 generous amount of meat and 1/2 avocado 🥑!

Very cozy place!!! The food was delicious, the fried plantains were to die for. Our waitress Paola was lovely, the service was both friendly and efficient. We’ll definitely come back without hesitation!

Food is a solid 11/10. Absolutely delicious in every way possible. Atmosphere is super chill and cozy and service was great. Prices are very affordable especially for such high quality food. Amazing place for the flavors of Venezuela!

Incredible tasty and flavorful, the real Venezuelan cuisine experience. Not to miss in Montreal. Attention to detail in the preparation or the recipes is amazing; so much flavor in every ingredient. And very affordable for the quality too.

The best arepas ever! This is a must stop for me anytime I'm in mtl. Arepas are made fresh and the meats are super tender, Juicy, and seasoned to perfection. Portions are solid for the price and literally everything I've tried here has been a hit. If you've never had Venezuelan food, trying bocadillos will ensure you love it! Highly Recommend!

Absolutely delicious and authentic Arepas. Great outdoor seating area! Fast and friendly service. Shookith that they had both colita and Malta on the menu aswell. I wish I could give them 6 stars! My favourite things on the menu are the Vegana arepa and the platanos. But the tequenos were my dates favorite.

Absolutely DELICIOUS Arepas!! Our favourites are the Arepa Reina Pepiada (Cold Chicken Salad, Avocado, Green Peas, Coriander & Mayonnaise) & Arepa Pabellon (Mechada, Black Beans, Fried Plantains, Cottage Cheese) I have ordered the Arepa Reina Pepiada multiple times this month & typing this review is making me crave it again! It's that good! Price 10/10 Portions 10/10 Quality Of Ingredients 10/10 Taste 10/10

I love this place! Perfect for a tasty snack or filling lunch/dinner. My favorite is the pabellon because it comes with so many fillings (including plantains!) The cheese empanadas are the perfect fatty salty indulgent snack, and the tres leches cake is also amazing, with a good amount of dulce de leche on top. Service is quick and the people that work there are super nice! I'm really happy to see that this place seems to still be doing well during the pandemic - a testament to its deliciousness.

$17 CAD for their famous Arepas to go. Tasted good but I think getting a Schwartz's Montreal smoked meat sandwich for $13 one street down might be more tasty for me. Hey, it's up to what you want haha!

The arepas may have been some of the beat things ive put in my mouth. Customer service was also 5 star

Looks like a hole in the wall on the outside, but it's so much more on the inside, including adequate seating for you to watch your fresh arepa being made! I tried the Mechada arepa, and added the white Venezuelan cheese to it for an extra kick. The arepa was delicious and filling! Probably the best under-$10 meal I've ever had in Montreal.

I got the deluxe arepa combo! Incredible. It's the perfect combo of flavours, and the yuca fries are excellent too. Service was friendly and quick

Food was great, I would give a 5 star just for food but the cashier who took the order had the audacity to complain that I didn't leave any tip for a TAKEOUT. That's just not a great experience plus it cost 40$ for 2 Arepas (sandwich)...

I went with my family trying to watch a soccer game and have lunch. The restaurant was almost empty and they assigned to us a table were we couldn't see the TV. I asked to change for a table with a better view or accommodate us better since we were with and elderly that couldn't watch that far, one of the owners was really rude. He told us that the table we were sitting in was the only one or nothing, if we didn't like that table we should leave. Worst experience in Montreal, as a Latin I am I expect to find some kindness as we are used to in our countries, what rude and offensive service moreover on a place that wasn't even busy

I was walking on st laurent street looking for a place to eat when i noticed the ads on Bocadillo's front door. Apparently their arepas are part of the list of "food to eat before we die" written by Mtl Blog. Their menu on the wall is huuuge, but the waiter was really patient and nice and took time to explain everything that was on the menu. I ordered their most popular passion fruit pulled porc arepas with extra avocado, the plantain cheese stick (recommanded by the waiter) and the 3 leches for dessert. The cheese stick with plantain was the best cheese stick I had in my entire life, no joke, it was probably the highlight of my meal. As for the arepa, since the corn bread was fried it was really oily on the outside, you could squeeze the oil out by pressing the bread... I wish they could absorb the excess oil on a towel or something. Apart from that the pulled porc was really flavorful, a good balance of sweet and salty. The dessert was disappointing, I find it too sweet in my opinion. The inside is really cozy, a good place to just chill with some friends. There are only a few tables inside though (around 5 if I remember well), so it is a bit packed. In general, it is a great place with an extensive menu. Coming back for sure!

Located on St Laurent street, Bocadillo specializes in Venezuelan fast food. The service is VERY slow, but the staff is super friendly. Their Arepas are yumm. Tried the one with pulled pork and passion fruit. The combination was good, but not the best pulled pork I 've had. The Beef Mechada was ok. Nothing special. Also tried their empanada's. Were tasty, but a bit too greasy for me. They are open late during the weekends (4 am ish). Won't be my first choice, but If its too late and I don't feel like Banquise / Schwartz's or Chinatown, I'd definitely be back Food - Good Service - Friendly Ambiance - Casual Worth the money - I'd say so

Bocadillo opens late until 4 am on weekends, perfect for satisfying late night snack craving! Two locations are available, one on St.Laurent above Prince Arthur, the other on Mont-royal and St. Laurent. We had a full meal here - at 11 pm after dinner ha ha, but having passion fruit pulled pork sandwich only would make you happy, along with an imported soda - we had delicious apple soda. Also, not to missed, their tres leches is just a fantastic dessert experience!

Venezuelan fast food? Yes please! Walked in and got a pulled pork & passion fruit sandwich with a Grape Crush! It was delicious! Big potion with lots of flavor wrapped by a yummy bun. Little pricy but I'd be back one day for more. My guess would be for the empanadas!

One simple word: Pabellon. The salt of the queso combined with the sweet of the plantain and special house sauce will haunt your late night meal cravings. Thanks staff is very kind here. Ramon and his co-worker were really helpful with places to find housing and entertainment as I transition to living in a new city and it was a really great lunch. CAN'T wait to go back

YUM!!! Such an AWESOME little place on St Laurent packed with so much flavor and deliciousness! We popped in here a while ago with some friends and ordered the passion fruit pulled pork sandwich (excellent), grilled chicken sandwich (amazing), guava taquenos (holy moly super good), yuca fries (good) and the side salad (super yum) and were 100% pleased with our experience. The place is small, but service is quick and food is amazing. If you're in the mood for something casual and quick, this is the place to be. Can't wait to come back!

My friend and I were visiting from Chicago and LA and stumbled upon this gem during a street festival. The food was one of the most flavorful and tasty things I've had in Montreal! We even came back the next day because we couldn't get the craving out of our heads. Not only was the food delicious the staff was extremely friendly and thoughtful!

A small but charming place with lots and lots of choices. The empanadas are actually pretty big but delicious and flavorful. Was a bit different than what I expected. Being from California I'm very used to Mexican and this was just totally different but worth every penny.

I'm still a fan of bocadillos !! Very tasty and traditional recipes as original venezuelan food. My prefere are : "arepa reina pepiada" , "cachapa" and any kind of "empanada" just delicious, i can come back anytime. Nice terrasse in backstore.

Out of this world. I've had many a meal here, but never a bad one. So what if it's slow sometimes? Relax. Extra green sauce, every time.\\

One of the best arepas I've every had, and surprisingly quick service considering it was the end of the night and they were probably in a hurry to finish closing before curfew. Can't wait to go back and try some of the other menu items.

Excellent restaurant with an awesome, friendly and helpful staff, great prices, and most importantly: fresh, tasty, thoroughly enjoyable food. A passion fruit marinated pulled pork sandwich with their chocolate-filled tequeno for dessert is one of my favorite meals all up and down St Laurent. Plus they play great music, and from what I understand the art displayed inside the location below Pins was made by an employee. And for someone who likes serious spice such as myself, I must admit: these guys make a pepper sauce that packs a serious punch! I didn't know if they could get much better until I went to their new location on Mount Royal and St Laurent. While it lacks the awesome art of the location down the street, it's high ceilings and massive windows make it a great place to chill out and savor the flavor.

I was a little tipsy from a night out on the town so I might not remember everything lol. Probably drank more than I should have to relieve myself of the bad live music at Bistro de Paris. Or maybe it was cause I was feeling like a wallflower grandpa at Tokyo Bar. But I digress. Bocadillo is a sweet little spot on St Laurent and fortunately for us, the rest of the drunkards hadn't gotten out the clubs yet. The homie Mike suggested the empanadas and I didn't disagree. Beef empanada with fried yucca, if I remember correctly. The dude behind the counter had an impressive beard. I was jealous. The food was amazing, the yucca came with a creamy dipping sauce that was a perfect pairing. Asked for the hot sauce to go with the empanada, and it was the kind of hot sauce that, despite how painfully spicy it is, you ignore because of how good it is. Thankfully, they gave us a big pitcher of water to wash the pain away. Definitely coming back, maybe more sober this time.

Wow. Stopped here randomly while traveling in Montreal and was not disappointed. I ordered the pulled pork and it was delicious. Great prices and great food. Perfect lunch stop.

We ended up here after walking up St Laurent looking for hangover breakfast. I ordered the Bocadillo burger with a chicken breast instead of beef patty (so good!), my bf had the beef version & a few chorizo tequenos. The service was speedy, staff were personable & the food was delicious! Tomorrow is our last day in Montreal & we've already decided we are coming here for breakfast again tomorrow!

My friends and I were directed down Boul St-Laurent to a burger place with amazing fries. After walking a few blocks, we decided this might be the place. In actuality, it wasn't. However, I think we made the right choice. The menu on the wall is only in French, but the staff is very eager to help translate and make recommendations. He described one sandwich so well that we all decided to order it. The Camembert came with avocado, lettuce, apples, pesto, and Camembert cheese. It was served on a grilled roll and with pesto mayo on the side. I recommend using the wooden stick holding your sandwich together to spread the mayo on before each bite. The sandwich was fresh and a good mix of flavors and textures. I also shared a chicken and cheese empanada with a friend. It was different than what I've had in the states. The shell was doughy and greasy. Maybe corn-based? Not like the more flaky dough I've experienced. This was also paired with the pesto mayo, a more fitting pairing than the sandwich. The staff checked in on us multiple times and were very friendly. A great option if you're wondering St-Laurent area for a meal.

The arepa with pulled beef, cheese and avocado is incredible. Everything was so fresh, they made the bread right there in front of us. Highly recommend!

This small but cozy Venezuelan resto is an absolute must. They make what is probably the best burgers you will find in Montreal, just wrap your mouth around a Bocadillo Burger and you will agree. The 1/2 pound Bocadillo Burger which is a work of perfection focusing on marinated beef with a mix of spices that just make this burger one of the most unique I've ever had. The cooks prepare each burger, be it the Bocadillo, or the Camembert, or the Mechada with attention to detail & fresh ingredients. This is a labour of love rather than slapping something together, and it shows. Bocadillo also have their own tasty take on the Montreal classic Poutine, and have raised the bar on the Breakfast Sandwich. I can't really say much more other than to go discover this little gem for yourselves, it's worth any trip to the Main.The prices are inexpensive (especially for what you are getting), and the service, despite the fact that it's usually quite busy, is terrific. A nice bonus is that Bocadillo is open until 4am on Friday & Saturday nights, so it is also ideal for late-night post-club food cravings. It's a much tastier alternative to the bland pizza you find around St.Laurent street at that time.

I had a mechada arepa here and it was pretty good, although if I go again, I will probably try one of the more exciting fillings maybe involving avocado, cheese, or plantain. It took a little while for it to come out, and it's not super cheap for the size, but overall, I was full and satisfied with my one arepa.

We came here to celebrate my cousin's wedding engagement. We had the empanadas and the rumbera. We really enjoyed the food and kids eat all of the food which is rare. The food packs lots of flavor so I can see why. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Nice restaurant that serves Venezuelan "arepas" (round, small cornmeal buns) stuffed with shredded beef, ham, cheese, shredded chicken, as well as "empanadas" (similar to the Jamaican beef turnovers) filled with shredded beef , cheese or chicken. Venezuelan food is a mixture of Caribbean and Spanish cuisine, so you can expect lots of onions, garlic, peppers. They also serve "tequeños", the Venezuelan version of the American cheese fingers, only better. All the food is fresh, they will even fry the empanadas and cook the arepas as you wait. Good customer service and a good option if you want to try something different or are tired of the typical Mexican/Cuban fare. It also provides a good opportunity for anybody to try their Spanish

Tasty food, however the service is terrible. Not pleasant nor helpful. Pretty unorganized. I was trying to make an order for 20 tequeńos (cheese, plantain and sausage), they said maximum order was two of each flavour (total 6) and that if I wanted more I had to go to their other location --I've never heard such thing! I understand they don't want to sell out for future customers but they should prepare for this....we were visiting Montreal for a day trip....time was precious to be spending more time travelling to another of their restaurants just because of their lack of planning.

Stopped in here for a quick lunch on the way to the Parc du Mont Royal. It's located in the plateau section of Blvd St Laurent, just down the street from Schwartz's. We tried the beef empanada (3.50$) and beef arepa (4.50$) Both were delicious. The filling was slow cooked shredded beef with a sweet and savory sauce. The food is cooked to order, and we enjoyed sitting in the outdoor patio out back while waiting. This is a great place for a cheap snack and alternative to typical fast food.

So it's 2AM on a Saturday night and we're famished but saving pennies. What did we stumble across but this little gem. The Cheese and Beef empanadas were just delightful and perfectly crisp. The 2 sandwiches tasted (1 Beef and 1 Camembert) were both wonderful surprises, especially the Camembert with apple and pesto. The 2 staff were eager to please even though they struggled with their English and (unfortunately for them) seemed to have little French. However, the quality of the food spoke eloquently enough for me.

Great food! Great price! Great service! Highly recommended any time of day! Breakfast lunch and supper! I will definitely be coming back :)

For people from Maracaibo, Venezuela like I am... The Tequeños taste like the ones from Club Nautico... That is a HUGE compliment. I will be visiting soon and very often...

Amazing arepas!!!! Open late and nice guys who work here. But it's a bit slow. But who cares! It's worth the deliciousness. Gluten free, vegan, veggie & carnivorous options available! Take some empanadas home with you. They're soooo good!

My favourite restaurant in montreal so far. Food is absolutely delicious, staff is cool and got way faster than before. Music is very good too. You leave the place with a full stomach for a very affordable price.

Great pulled pork sandwiches after a night of drinking ;) little pricey but worth it.

Love it :) All fromage Arepa or Cartina are the best :) Lots of cheeese!! love it

Can't express how tasty and unique the food is here. Had the pulled pork arepa, unbelievable.

The food was good... but I found the Arepas sort of small. Also, I got the pulled pork with passion fruit, and have to say, while it was good, it was not the best pulled pork I've had. The Casava fries however were quite good and crispy. The service however was HORRIBLY slow!!! We waited over 45 mins for our food, even after ordering at the front. For a place that does mainly fast food type food... this wait is unacceptably long. I may return to try their other foods, but have to say, while it was good, it was not phenomenal.

Great food and flavor!! Me and my friends loved the food and the staff is friendly. They made great arepas and a delish breakfast sandwich. We also tried the empanadas and something else w guava and cheese inside, and another type with plantains and cheese. Def recommend. Would like their menu to be translated into English and for their coffee to improve; otherwise I would've given them 5 stars!

Highly recommend! The staff is kind and the food is phenomenal. The pulled pork is one of the best things I had during a month in Montreal. Also, try an empanada. Any of them. Everything here is delicious!

Mmmmmmmmmmmm. Loved the food here! I know this place is known as a late night joint, but we went during the day and enjoyed ourselves. All the food here felt very comfort food-y. My boyfriend had the shredded beef arepa, and I had a chicken one with avocado and mayo. My boyfriend remarked that mine looked like a chicken pot pie! Both were delicious. We also ordered a side of coleslaw (good, pretty creamy), and fried yucca (OMG, delicioius!!!). Ask for a little hot sauce to pour on your arepa, and/or mix in with the mayo they give you. One star off because the service was okay, but confusing. When we got there, we didn't know what we wanted, so the guy behind the counter said to take the menus to a table, and he'd come take our order in a few minutes... but he never did end up coming over, after we'd made our decisions. So we ended up back at the counter, but only after a bunch of other people had ordered. Alas, the staff were still friendly and kind, and the food was cheap and delicious.

Bad service, expensive food. There are other Venezuelan places in the city that showcase the typical flavours on a better way and at a right price. Again, service was awful.

I had the grilled chicken sandwich. It was pretty tasty and seasoning was perfect. The only problem was the fries. Would of preferred homemade fries, much better with that type of sandwich.

i don't eat chicken or beef, so my options were fairly limited here. but that doesn't really matter, because the one veggie sandwich is absolutely awesome. it's a Camembert sandwich with apples, avocados, and pesto. the flavors blend really well, and i'm definitely going to hit this up on a weekly basis.

Too expensive for the value. We found at Arepera in the plateau area was a true Venezuelan experience, not this.

Ordered the Passion Fruit Pork Sandwich trio from the Saint-Laurent location and I'm not a pulled pork connoisseur so I'm not going to enter the debate of whether it's the best in Montreal, but for me, this sandwich was delicious (and I was amazed at how fresh the side salad was)! It was packed with juicy and not overly sweet pulled pork. Staff was friendly and polite. I would agree with a few others that it does take some time for the cooks to make your order but keep in mind that you're not ordering burgers from McDonald's. If you have the patience and want to try some tasty ethnic food, Bocadillo is the place to go.