Bacan - Old Toronto

I had high expectations for this place based on previous reviews but unfortunately it was not up to what I thought.The food was o k. Ordered pabellón arepa, yuca fries and mojito.The arepa was salty, the dough hard, the beans look like they just came out of a can without any special preparation.The problem with the fries was that you can tell they were fried in overcooked oil. Sauce was good.The mojito was more like ice water with a splash of flavour.

I’ve always gotten takeout here and their beef empanadas were exquisite. Recently we dined here for the first time, and I ordered the empanadas and fries combo. Apparently, when you order the combo, you don’t get any sauces with it, not even anything to dip your fries in unless you pay $2 for each sauce. I then asked for hot sauce and another sauce for the fries, both servers failed to tell us that they charge $2 for each sauce. All 4 sauces we got totalled up to $8, yet the chipotle sauce was super watery. Would have been nice to tell their customers upfront so they know what to expect as most places will tell you. I’ve also noticed that their empanadas are now much smaller in size and is not consistent like before. Patio and atmosphere was nice.

Great introduction to Argentinian food. The service was a bit slow considering the restaurant was not full at all. The arepas were definitely the star of the meal. The yuca fries were very crispy and well flavoured. A lot more filling than we thought it would be!

Wow, what an incredible experience! I rarely leave reviews, but I simply had to express my gratitude for the exceptional time my husband and I had here. We shared the arepa combo (2 arepas of choice 2 empanadas of choice yuca fries), my husband also got the steak on the side, and it was all absolutely AMAZING every bite was out of this world. We had the vegetarian arepas which were a 10/10 and the yuca fries were so good!While some reviews mentioned that the service could be slow, we didn't have that experience though I could completely understand if that were the case because the food is prepared fresh so it would be well worth the wait.Overall, the service was outstanding; friendly staff, friendly environment, and the food was of the highest quality. So happy we found this place, we had an absolute blast and will definitely be back. Thank you so much!Vegetarian options: Amazing vegetarian options! They had some vegan options as well.

After 'touring ' the Roncy, walked in here somewhere between late lunch and supper (weird, I know! hungry and craving something different than the usual fare...Trust me, this place does not disappoint!Small, yet the cozy intimate space makes up with their simple ambience and great Latin American music. Servers are attentive and Friendly if you need recommendations on what to order they 're happy to help. Very clean and well maintained washrooms ??Expect small portions, but food that 's quite satisfying and filling. As hungry as I was, I did go a bit overboard with ordering food that was more than enough! They may not have some of the items on the menu, but keep an open mind and options you 'll love this place.Tried: an assortment platter of empanadas and arepas, yuca fries (must try! among other things.. None of which disappointed!I 'm coming back here again for their drinks desserts <3Vegetarian options: Their vegetarian options include ingredients like cheese and plantain