TORO LINGO
Picadillo
The name originates from the Spanish word “picar” which means “to mince”, which explains the presence of ground beef. A traditional dish in Spain, reinterpreted in many Latin American and Caribbean countries as a fragrant ground beef stew with green olives and savory spices, in a tomato sauce.
Donair
A popular Canadian comfort food from Halifax, the “Don” in our “Don Gyro”. Spiced ground beef (with a kick) grilled and served with a sweet garlic donair sauce. The perfect combination of sweet and spicy. A gyro and spicy burger offspring.
Mojo
A fragrant garlic-and-herb sauce that adds zest and spice to many Caribbean dishes. It can be used as a marinade for pork, beef, or seafood, or passed tableside as a condiment. Our version of mojo gets its signature tartness from orange juice.
Pernil
A slow-roasted marinated pork butt or leg, common in Latin American cuisine. Pernil is typically accompanied by a rice side dish and is commonly shared during the holidays, but you can get ours anytime! Our pernil is marinated with our signature citrus garlic mojo and served with roasted onions.
Sweet Plantains (Maduros)
Indigenous to Southeast Asia, the history of how the plantain became a food staple in the Caribbean and beyond is complicated and sad, but they have since been reclaimed as one of the most versatile, diverse and culturally-rich foods in Latin America. Maduros are deep fried, gooey and delicious ripened plantains that are usually served as a side dish. We like them on everything!
Porchetta
An ancient Italian dish made from deboned pork loin rolled in pork belly and layered with herbs, like rosemary, fennel and sage. It’s the porkiest flavor bomb.