Menu

The Menu

Aland Portillo, partner and operator of Ave Maria Latin café and former Ceviche 707, has fulfilled a rewarding career in the restaurant/food service industry that has spanned more than 15 years, having worked for renowned hotels, resorts, golf clubs, catering businesses, restaurants and leading food service providers.

Chef Aland has a Culinary Arts Degree from, American Culinary Federation in Sarasota Florida, and is Red Seal certified.  He still holds both certification through the American and Canadian Culinary Federations and member of the World Association Chef societies.

Starters
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Colombian-Empanada
(GF) Beef, potato
$3.50

Argentinian- Beef Empanada
Beef, Onion, Olive, Egg
$3.50

Argentinian- Chicken Empanada
Chicken, Onion, Olive, Egg
$3.50

Vegetarian-Empanada
Chef Selection
Spinach, Feta cheese, Veggies
$3.50

Arepa
Corn cake
$3.50

Arepa with Cheese
Corn cake, Spanish cheese
$6.99

Double Cheese Arepa
Corn cake, Spanish cheese and Mozzarella cheese
$7.50

Ham Cheese Arepa
Corn cake, Ham and Spanish cheese
$7.50

Customize Your Arepa
Corn cake with anything you crave
Starting from $7.99 and up

Arepa with Chorizo
Corn cake, Chorizo, Guacamole dollop, Spicy aioli
$10.50

Vegetarian Arepa
Corn cake, Guacamole, Caramelized onion, Cheese, Spicy aioli
$10.00

Arepa with Guacamole & Pulled Pork
Corn cake, Cuban spices, Caramelized onion, spicy aioli
$10.00

Arepa Chocolo a.k.a Cachapa
2 pieces of sweet corn cake, Melted cheese
$10.00

Bunuelos
Cheese balls
$3.25

Sandwiches
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Classic Ham & Cheese
Black forest ham, Provolone cheese
$7.00

El Cubano
Black forest ham, Genoa salami, Porchetta, Guacamole, Cheese, Pickle spear
$10.00

El Original
Pulled pork, Cuban spices, Caramelized onion, Spicy aioli, Guacamole, Pickle spear
$10.50

Dessert
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Alfajores De Maizena
A delicious shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche and rolled in a coconut flakes
something that will melt in your mouth; Argentinian tradition sweets. Medium size.

$4.00

Best Homemade Tres Leches Cake
Mexican Style
$7.00

Cheese Cake
Salvadorian style aka Quesadilla (Winter season)
$7.50

Caramel Flan
Venezuelan style to be described only if you try
$6.00

Colombian Rice Pudding
Arroz con Leche
$5.50

Guava squares and Queso Fresco skewers
Bocadillo con Queso
$4.75

Lunch

Lunch

Tamales
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Traditional Colombian Style
Chicken, Pork, Vegetables, Potatoes, Masa
$9.50

Salvadorian Style Chicken
Chicken, Veggies, Potato, Masa
$6.50

Salvadorian Style Vegetarian
Assorted vegetables, Pepper, Masa
$6.00

Ceviches
Seasonal from April until September
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Vegeterian
Mango spaghetti, Shaved red onion, Cilantro, Lime juice, Sweet chili sauce
$10.00

Colombian Style
Shrimp, Red onion, Cilantro, Lime juice, V8, Tomato sauce, Hot peppers
$12.00

Peruvian Style
Fish, Red onion, Cilantro, Peruvian hot peppers, Lime juice
$12.00

Catering

Catering

Ave Maria is pleased to offer a Catering menu, a delicious, fresh, homemade food covering some Latin signatures for your corporate and community events, as well as private functions. We can create and delivery as well your cravings and accommodate to your budget, without compromise the quality.

Platters
Allow us 24 hours in advanced
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Cassava Root Sticks with Guacamole Dipping Sauce
(GF) Vegan
A flaky, creamy deep fried root accompanied with an avocado and crème french sauce. (Serves 10 people)
$50.00

Green Plantain Tostones
(GF) Vegan
Long thinly sliced green plantain strips accompanied with homemade hot sauce (aji). (Serves 10 people)
$50.00

Home-made Hot Sauce
A fresh sauce made with a mix of  peppers, onions, Latin fresh chilies, salt and black pepper. (Serves 15 people)
$20.00

Colombian Classic Platter with  Avocado Sauce and Aji
A pound of tostones and yucca sticks, accompanying a delicious creamy sauce made with avocados, white onions, hint of jalapenos, limes and cilantro. (Serves 10 people)
$50.00

Leafy Green Salad Recommended
Organic spring mix, carrots and assorted vegetables with, a exotic drizzled of homemade passion fruit dressing. (Serves 12 people)
$50.00

Coconut Rice (made with real coconut)
Originated from Colombia’s Caribbean Region this coconut rice is made with coconut milk that has been reduced to a caramel consistency, oil and coconut rinds separated; then ending mix the rice and slow cook. (Servers 12 people)
$60.00

Classic Chicken Potato Bisque (ajiaco con pollo)
In a chicken stock, a slow cook of a melange of 4 different kinds of potatoes including the traditional papa criolla till blended with a guascas herbs. Then topped with crema and capers, White rice and avocado on the side. (Minimum order of 12)
$26 per person

Arroz Con Chorizo
Scented cilantro rice, red bell peppers, onion and pieces of diced chorizo finished with a mix of dried pepper flakes. (Servers 12 people)
$48.00

Gallo Pinto Rice (Costa Rica signature)
Slow cooked Black Beans mixed with rice, peppers and pieces of sweet banana plantains finished with a twist of lizano sauce. (Serves 12 people)
$45.00

Sides
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Green Plantain
(GF) (V)
Smashed small green plantains (4 pieces)
$8.00

Plain Arepas
(GF) (V)
Gluten free 100% white corn patties (Comes with 2 arepas)
$8.00

Arepa with Chorizo and  Avocado Dip
Latin style chorizo, grilled till perfection, a dollop of guacamole and a buttered arepa.
$10.75

Notes
• To order please contact us at info@avemarialatincafe.com or avemarialatincafe@gmail.com
• All orders must be placed two weeks in advance.
• All Catering has a charge of $25 in Toronto.
• For orders over $200, delivery is waived in 15 km around.
• All orders included Cutlery, Plates when necessary and Napkins.
• Payments can be done by Cash, Cheque (To Ave Maria Latin cafe), Money Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card.

Drinks

JUICES AND DRINKS

Hot Beverages
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Best Colombian Coffee (Any size)
Juan Valdes’ Big Cousin
$2.75

Mexican Style Hot Chocolate
With cinnamon and cloves or without
$3.99

Cubanito or Cortadito
Espresso Shot
$3.00

Argentinian Matte Cocido
$3.00

Latin Sodas
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Colombian Sodas
$3.50

Venezuelan Sodas
$3.50

Ecuadorian Sodas
$3.50

Peruvian Sodas
$3.50

Mexican Sodas
$3.50

Natural Juices
16 Oz
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Passion Fruit
$5.00

Lulo
$5.00

Soursop
$5.00

Guava
$5.00

Mango
$5.00

Blackberries
$5.00

Tamarind
$5.00