Churrasco Of The St Lawrence

I stopped here simply to get their Portuguese Custard tarts- delicious and affordable! The entire was amazing- flaky and crunchy pastry with a super soft and creamy custard. The custard has a perfect level of sweetness which makes this a must try tart. The service was fast and super friendly- amidst them what seemed like a very busy morning. Really worth a try!

⭐☆☆☆☆ We met the owner the day before and he was super friendly — we told him we’d be back the next day (Wednesday). Unfortunately, our experience that day was completely different. The female cashier was very unfriendly and unpleasant. It took us about 40 minutes to order for six people because she kept stopping to take phone orders in the middle of ours, leaving us waiting each time. I ordered the 1/4 dark meat chicken — the rice and veggies were inedible. The only thing that was okay was the chicken and the bread. Overall, very disappointed with both the service and the food, especially after such a positive first impression from the owner.

Disappointing, as I had been eyeing this place for their Portuguese tarts after trying them elsewhere. The lady was quite cold; she just plopped the tarts into a napkin, handed them to me, and that was it. I was a bit surprised, but what bothered me most wasn’t just the unfriendly service. The tart itself was stale and had a gelatinous texture, likely from sitting out too long. There was no warming lamp, and the staff didn’t ask if I wanted it heated up. The taste was just above average, but I couldn’t get past the texture. Every bite was oddly gelatinous, and since it was cold, there was no crispy bite like you'd expect from a good tart.

Famous for their egg tarts, with a sign next to it saying “Best Pastry in the world”. I had more than 100 egg tarts in my life from 8 different countries. I would rank this one in the bottom of my list… not the right consistency and too sweet. Can’t recommend

Heard about the legendary Portuguese chicken of St Lawrence Market for a while, so when I finally came for a visit, I just had to try it. The proprietor was gracious and generous with his recommendation. I decided to order quarter chicken dark meat to go, with rice and potatoes. Finally, two Portuguese tarts would round up the order. Frankly, the chicken looked a bit dry to me, so I was bracing myself for disappointment. However, it took one bite to change my mind. The chicken was tender and juicy, with good flavour on their own. The proprietor highly recommended eating the chicken with the sauce that came with it, and I heartily agree; the sauce added a little kick to the dish, and made the meat more moist and pleasant. I separated the sauce because I wanted to eat it with my dogs, but next time I would let the proprietor slather the sauce all over the chicken while serving. I have mixed feelings about the tart, but for Portuguese egg tarts outside Portugal, it's not bad. I did come close to end of day, and the tarts may have been sitting outside all day, but they are good complement to the Portuguese chicken dish.

I got the Portuguese tart and coconut tart. I had already purchased my tart from Paddington but since this is branded as "Portuguese cuisine," I wanted to come the tarts since MOST OF THE BAKERIES AT ST.LAWRENCE ARE SELLING THESE TARTS. Well, I enjoyed the tart from Paddington more. They were both good but the custard in that was not as smooth and spiced and Paddington. The coconut tart is very moist and has a balanced sweetness. There is not really much of a coconut taste but you can feel the coconut flakes that are used, so yes there is coconut but it just is not strong. The texture is also a bit chewy, not what I expected but enjoyable nonetheless. Give this place a try and eat right way! Best when fresh, if you lucky :)

I really liked this place. The Portuguese custard tarts were done right unlike Eve’s Temptations in the basement. These were fresh, the custard in the middle was smooth and melted right in my mouth. I regret not buying like a dozen of these. Cost of one was very cheap. Service was attentive and friendly. You just walk up, order, and then find a seat somewhere in the market. There was no line when I ordered and that was on a Saturday morning.

Decided to take a trip to the St Lawrence Market today and stumbled upon the famed Churrasco’s! The chicken was fall off the bone tender and well seasoned leaving me wishing for more and the egg tart was delectable! 😋 Got the 1/4 chicken with rice and it hit the spot. Check them out!

Went to St. Lawrence Market with my mother for the first time in 10+ years. My mother told me that in her teenage years she'd always get chicken sandwiches from this one Portuguese place, and when I went to check online, I was shocked to see that the company's still around, as so many things have changed over the years. Since it was open, I had to check it out! I ordered the chicken sandwich and it came to be around $10. The sandwich was super fresh, and the chicken was super tender and moist. The sandwich had lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and a bit of a spicy sauce inside. Though the sandwich is fairly simple, I was so surprised with how much I enjoyed it! I can totally see myself craving it and making the trip all the way down to St. Lawrence Market just to grab a sandwich.

Back again for tarts. Still solid. Wish the skin was less chewy though and more crispy.

The Portuguese egg tarts were amazing. These were probably the closest thing I could find to the best pastel del natas I got when I was in Lisbon from Pasteis del Belem.

I visited the St. Lawrence Market specifically to try the pastel de natas from Churrasco of St. Lawrence, and they were 100% worth the trip. These egg tarts are freshly made and simply divine--creamy, eggy filling encased in a light, airy, yet crispy shell. I wish I could eat these every day! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. This is a must-try. I will definitely be coming back again.

I was in need for something portable to eat here, so I tried one of their sandwiches. It was fine, a little bit on the dry side. Though I didn't have the greatest experience initially, I am willing to give this spot a chance again since I've heard very good things about their Portuguese chicken!

I really liked this place. The Portuguese custard tarts were done right unlike Eve's Temptations in the basement. These were fresh, the custard in the middle was smooth and melted right in my mouth. I regret not buying like a dozen of these. Cost of one was very cheap. Service was attentive and friendly. You just walk up, order, and then find a seat somewhere in the market. There was no line when I ordered and that was on a Saturday morning.

What I had: custard tart $2.25 Taste: 2.5/5 The tart shell was a bit cold and chewy, which was probably not a good texture. But the custard was alright. Vibe: 3/5 Small and modest store decorated with some Portuguese tiles. Pretty cute. Service: 3/5 Service was quick.

St Lawrence Market is filled with hidden gems, and churrasco is no exception. Famous for their authentic portugese chicken, it comes in good portions with combos including rice and either veggies or fries. The real kicker is the tangy sauce served on the side, which helps take the chicken to that next level. Overall a great meal!

I came to St. Lawrence Market on a Saturday early morning when stores were just opening up and turning their lights on. My mission was to get breakfast and Portuguese egg tarts before heading to Niagara Falls. There are several places in St. Lawrence Market that has Portuguese egg tarts that I love so much. I've tried 3 spots including Churrasco. I must say theirs is the best out of the 3. Although, I prefer a more toasted top, the crust is flaky and crisp and the egg custard filling was warm, mildly sweet with the right consistency. I had forgotten I bought extra egg tarts that I had in my backpack. I spent a day in Niagara. Remembered, I had them the next day - they survived the journey so I ate them as soon as I got up. They were cold but still good. I've heard good things about their chicken. I'll save it for my next visit!

I love this place, i've been going here for about 20 years! The service is great, the guy at the counter is super nice. The chicken is the star here, especially with that crazy good homemade sauce, its just excellent. last i was there i ordered a half chicken, rice and potatoes, and wow what a HUGE serving all for roughly $12.50, even if you're not a fan of churrasco, their rotisserie chicken is out of this world. Love this place, great value, great food

Tucked away in one of the corners of the upper level of St. Lawrence market. They take cash only but have the option to use ritual if you don't have cash. I picked up with ritual and the gentleman at the counter was very nice. Meal was well worth it! Ordered the quarter chicken with rice and it came with bread on the side and a container of their sauce. Chicken was seasoned well and the rice was also tasty. They sell sandwiches and egg tarts as well. Didn't get to grab it this time, but I have definitely in the past as this place has been here for years!

The first thing I tried at St. Lawrence market which set the bar quite high. The 2 things I got here - the custard tart and chicken suisois were actually my 2 favorite things at the market. Very cheap, warm, perfect tecture in both, and just an all around great way to start the day. They're cash only though so be prepared before coming (there's also an ATM).

PURE LOVE! Is all I have for this Portuguese chicken. The chicken is always Juicy, and it has never disappointed me. Whether you get their grilled chicken dinner or bbq chicken sandwich. Or, in my case, both! Besides the quality and generous portions, it's definitely their homemade hot sauce that brings me back again and again. Which they were smart enough to also sell. I can honestly say this is my favourite bbq chicken in the city. The sauce has the perfect amount of heat & tanginess, which enhances the amazing chicken. You should also get the bbq chicken sandwich. Its deciving simple combination of hand shredded chicken, iceberg lettuce, a slice of tomato, mayo & their hot sauce will have you making "Mark Weins" OOH FACE! (Google Mark Wiens). The Portuguese Egg Tarts is food crack. Flaky crispy shell, sweet, warm custard goodness... and the Rissois! Breaded, deep fried dumpling filled with chicken and bechemel sauce. So additive! Even the frozen fries are delicious! Crispy on the outside side and oh so potatoey on the inside. You get good value for portions here. The service exceptional, even during their lunch rush. They always have long lines during lunch, but staff are efficient, so the line moves fast. It's one of the gems at the St. Lawrence Market. The St. Lawrence Market is a Toronto landmark, so you get a lot of tourists. BUT you still have many office workers during lunch. Churrasco is a must try if you've never been. The photos I've uploaded don't do the place justice. I was there around 3:30pm. on a miserable cold rainy day. The whole market was empty.

We went here just for the egg custards Sadly being Asian meant our standards were incredibly high Asian egg custards/egg tarts are such a thing of reverence, but we were hopeful. The pastry was actually delicious and more of a European way of making them. But the custard filling was not as smooth as we normally like. The service was good and to the point There was no seating as it's a walk up location

5 star for the owner's honesty on the pricing. I was about to buy 5 pieces of different pies. Apparently it's more expensive than buying 6 pieces. So he threw in an extra piece and just charged me for the bundle. Food was also good and flavourful. The tarts are all quite sweet. It would probably go really well with some black coffee or tea. The Coconut tart had so much coconut pieces in there. Custard tart was thick and yummy. Chicken tart thing was very good as well. Wish I found this place earlier in my stay!! I'd recommend to try here. I didn't get to try the dishes here yet but there was quite a long line up for the plates of food for after lunch hours so I'm assuming it's pretty well known to be good for the locals. I would come back!

Overall not 5 stars for me only because I'm not dying to revisit but would get an egg tart if I was in St. Lawrence! Portuguese egg tart had a smooth, silky consistency and we decided to get another one - 9/10 Coconut tart had great flavor and was moist on the inside - 8/10 Cash only!

Great place for Portuguese tarts. I've been here on two different occasions and the taste is very consistent. After talking to the owner, they have been there and in business for 30 years!

Place has gone downhill. I've been coming here for almost 3 decades - had not been back to the St. Lawrence Market for a while and picked up what used to be my favourite sandwich at the Market. (a) Chicken was sparse in volume and bland bland bland compared to what a piri piri churrasco chicken should taste like; (b) One thin sliver of tomato, one piece of iceberg lettuce; (c) Bun dry; (d) Pasteis de nada - leathery shell, just gross. Filling bland. (e) I have not tried the rissois de camarao (shrimp rissoles) yet - they're in my 'fridge. It is a shell of what used to be a formerly amazing place, with endless line ups. What a disappointment. They need to pick up their game. My first clue should have been that there was just one person ahead of me and no one after us. I feel badly - but in order to remain competitive, people have to maintain previously held good standards.

This rating is strictly based on Churrasco's Portuguese egg tarts. They are excellent here! They are rich and sweet; flakey on the outside and perfectly gooey on the inside. The fact that they are less than $1.50 each is an added bonus. My tarts that day happened to be sitting on the display for awhile and were not as warm as I would like. Other than that, Portguese egg tarts don't get much better.

This review is only for the Portuguese egg tarts. They were not made fresh and tasted like they came right out of the fridge. The cold crust was soggy and hard to bite through. The custard part was also cold and not at all creamy. So disappointing. Probably should've gotten the rotisserie chicken that were taunting us in the back instead. On the bright side, the guy taking my order was very nice when he pointed out that it was cheaper to get 6 Portuguese egg tarts than the 5 I was originally gonna get.

Ordered the famous BBQ chicken on a Saturday morning. Overall it was okay. The thigh is the best part, juicy and flavourful. The chicken breast is dry and bland, and chicken wing is a bit burned. The complimentary spicy sauce is no different from those in grocery store. Honestly I prefer the Costco one.

6/24/15: Came here as part of a food tour to try their Portuguese Egg Tarts and some sort of fried dumpling... 1. Portuguese Egg Tart: Was okay. Outside was burnt. The filling was a tad too molten. Couldn't remember much else except that my gf makes these far better. Nothing special. 5/10. 2. (unknown flavor) Fried Dumpling: Our tour guide did tell us what the filling was, but sorry I forgot. My apologies. But I did remember the filling was amazingly yummy. Cheesy and creamy--can't go wrong with that. Whatever meat was in their was just for texture, to give the cheese and cream some structure, but the filling as a whole was so good! Unfortunately I'm not big on the pastry part--kinda soft, and not all that savory. Not crisp either. Now, I realize maybe traditionally it's not supposed to be crisp, but well, kinda a waste if you're gonna fry something and not make the shell crispy I say. But I dunno how it's really supposed to be. 7/10. Not super impressed overall, but those fried dumplings are worth getting as a snack. 3/5 #canada #frieddumpling

Review of the Egg Tarts only I've been on the hunt for good egg tarts in Toronto. This is the 3rd place that I've tried. I've got to say these are the best so far (in Toronto), although I have had better in other cities. They are priced well, and are pretty tasty. The only problems are: -they are a little too sweet -I wouldve preferred if they were more fresh. They looked like they had been sitting there for a while. That being said, if I'm in the area, I won't hesitate to buy some from here again

I buy the same things every time - the pasteis de bacalhau (cod fish cakes) with the peri peri sauce - yum! Little cod and potato fried dumplings that I can't get enough of. Did I mention that they are gluten free? Stock up! Oh yeah, they have other stuff that is pretty good, too. My friends like the chicken, the corn bread, and the pastel de nata (custard tarts). They seem pretty happy, so I guess they're good. But the cod cakes are the bomb!

First off I have to say the owner was super nice and was very informative when you ask him about things on the menu. I could spend a hours talking to him just about chicken because I can tell he is very passionate about it. Ok now for the food. I ordered the a half chicken with potatoes ,rice and bread. The chicken for me what a bit dry,over cook, didn't have much flavor. The hot sauce that came with it didn't really help either. It was however a generous portion of food which I end up splitting into 2 meals. Maybe if you get it fresh it might be better?

Great chicken! It is always good, always juicy, always delicious. I always make a note of visiting Churrasco every time I am within a couple of Kilometers. I would vote Churassco as the restaurant who serves the VERY BEST ROTISSERIE CHICKEN in Toronto. I am pretty sure their secret is a very well practiced and maintained family recipe, something that no chain and only a practiced chef with years of experience could duplicate.

Make sure the egg tart is fresh. If you are unsure, don't get it!! Our egg tart crust was cold and hard almost plasticy taste. I expected something more flaky and warm at least. The custard gets sweeter as you eat it. Very disappointed

Read about this place online for their custard tarts, i decided to give it a try. A small place tucked at one end of the market, this place serves rotisserie chickens and egg tarts. My eyes were all set on the tarts so i didn't even contemplated the chicken. The tarts were AMAZING.. chewy/flakey on the outside, and warm/soft in the inside. Yum. I will be going back for more!

The custard tarts are definitely worth a try! Aside from that, they mainly sell rotisserie chicken (along with sides of salad, potatoes, fries, etc). Since it's at the main entrance and because they're so quick at preparing food, it's my go-to place for a meal in the market. They give filling portions for plus or minus $10, depending how much chicken you order. Plus, their hot sauce is amazing and the family running it is so sweet! They don't have any seating specially for them, so everything is takeout, but there are other spots to sit down in the market. Also, cash only!

Reasonable priced and filling lunch option. Could use a little refining. I've always heard that the chicken here is good, but had only tried the tarts in the past. The portions are very reasonable, and the price is right, and the sauce is very tasty. Really enjoy how vinegary it is. Sadly the rest of the food is on the overcooked side. Because it was rotisserie chicken I thought it would but safe to get the white meat, but it was pretty dry. Thank god for that sauce! I would try the dark the next time probably. And the parisienne potatoes were overcooked too, and very soft. As well as the veggies that came with them. I prefer when they have a little more bite, and I've had them mostly that way in the past. The bun that comes with the meal is soft, and I liked it. Service is really quick (if there isn't a line) and friendly too! Good people making good wholesome food.

I went back yesterday - this time with my husband. We shared a Churrasco BBQ Chicken Sandwich that comes with tomato and lettuce for $5.65 and each of us had a rissóis as a snack. Both items were really good and made us want to go back very soon.

Portuguese egg tarts are delicious! I think they are about $1.65 each. The crust is crispy and flaky. The filling is more like a thick custard than eggy. Nothing like the chinese style egg tarts, which is exactly how I like them. I've had them in Portugal and these are one of the closest I've found to how they are there. Wish I lived in Toronto to get them more often!

I stopped in here out of desparation, after heading to the market at the end of my workday. Should have known better than to hit up the St. Lawrence Market on an empty stomach - my bad. The menu at Churrasco of St. Lawrence is pretty basic, BBQ chicken, BBQ chicken sanwiches, more sandwiches without chicken and Portuguese custard tarts...I ordered their "famous" Churrasco BBQ chickens sandwich topped with lettuce, tomato, mayo and hot sauce...the bun was okay, the BBQ chicken was ok, the toppings were...again, ok. Nothing spectacular. I'm, not even sure why I even ordered it...I suspect I was absolutely starving at this point and the smell of BBQ chicken just got the better or me. Overall the sandwich was, you guessed it...ok. However, the custard tart? WOW! Service was quick, prices reasaonable, the sandwich was meh, but the custard tart was fantastic. Probably not going to hit this place up again for their sandwiches, but I definitely see more of their custard tarts in my future.

Best rissois in Toronto. Very authentic and with delicious options. Great service too

The tart was soggy, almost too hard to bite off, and that itself should be enough to tell the quality of this place.

The chicken sandwitch in St. Lawerence market is excellent. Don't get hot sauce it will ruin it. Simply yummy... Watch out for bones... Cheers Andrew

On a bright sunny spring day, there's no better given the outside picnic table seating. Get there early though; before the lunch crowd has the line-up careening through the market. Their speciality --- chicken. Sandwiches are fresh and tender and they don't skimp. Get a side of crispy fries and pop and you're looking at 10 bucks out the door. The place is absolutely no frills but if you're into a quick comforting lunch, give it a try. +ives: value, tasty -ives: can get really crowded if you show up late

Sweet mother of lunch! That is some damn good chicken! Based on the line up for lunch I figured this place must be good but wow. The spicy sauce that they roast the chicken with is so delicious and flavorful. Not much else to say. The place sells amazing chicken and a selection of sides including rice and potatoes and deserts. I'd love to try their custard tarts as they look really good. The only crummy thing about this spot is that its cash only.

This is my favourite Churrasco in the city! The rissois are the most addictive and I cannot stop eating once I start. Their sandwiches are super packed with goodness, and while some places stuff it with lettuce and let you down, Churrasco of St Lawrence definitely fill you up with chicken! (I have yet to try the pork of beef - I'm too hooked on the chicken!) Their rotisserie is beyond delicious, definitely a must try (honestly just get 6 of everything and feed yourself for a life). The custard tarts kill me every time, and I have eaten 4 in one sitting (on more than one occasion). The people who own and work it are a blast! Definitely a must in the city

Good chicken. Great if you like rotisserie. Good value. The skin is crispy and the meat is tender. Highly recommend the half chicken meal.

Great price for the amount of food you get. Came here for lunch and got the Half-Chicken with potato and veggies. The chicken itself was a little dry, but tasty. The best thing about this place in my opinion is their Homemade Piri-Piri sauce. This place can get very busy with the lunch rush, so plan accordingly!

I love this place. Fast, cheap, tasty. I always get the same thing - BBQ Chicken Sandwich - with extra Piri Piri sauce to pour over it. Their sauce is homemade, unique, and outstanding - they also sell it by the jar. I don't live in T.O. anymore, but this is on my list of places that are *must visit* when I'm back in town.

This place is the bomb! its great juicy chicken, delicious rissois, amazing piri piri sauce. Always great service with a smile and good value. I wish they would accept credit cards and not cash only.

Sandwiches here aren't great unless they are made in front of you. Normally they pull them out of a little fridge, they are wrapped up in plastic wrap, and just isn't amazing. If you are going here really the only think you should be looking at is the quarter chicken and half chicken. Get that, with some of the little potatoes and slather it all with the amazing and addictive Piri Piri sauce. Seriously I could drink that stuff. Yes the chicken can be dry sometimes, just depends on when you go, but still a solid place for me. I end the experience by getting a 6-pack of the custard tarts to-go. They are amazing and travel, a nice surprise dessert for dinner with the family.

This review is solely for the custard tarts. They're the best I've found, and I've tried a whole bunch of these. The best $1.45 you can spend, not that you'll only buy one of them.

Wow, this was really good! We had a lunch meeting at work so I ordered for 8 people. It came with Caesar salad (the dressing was as good as my home-made Caesar), loads of rice, seasoned roasted potatoes and enough chicken to feed about 15 people :). The chicken was perfectly done...not dry like a lot of places, and so flavourful. It was an absolutely delicious meal for an amazing price ($12.50 per person).

The chicken and rice dish was awesome (and gluten free)! The house-made sauce was extremely flavorful, even if the chicken was a bit dry for dark meat.

Best Portuguese chicken I've had. The sauce is delicious on anything, and I often buy the large bottles to bring home and put in my own food. They're famous for their BBQ rotisserie chicken and their chicken sandwiches. The customer service is excellent. The owner has been at the St. Lawrence Market for over 30 years, and he never fails to make me feel like a valued customer. Highly recommend it to anyone in the GTA!