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Luscious latin
JUMBO EMPANADAS (245 Augusta, 416-977-0056) Once a subterranean take-away, Jumbo’s authentic Chilean street food is now served in a modest cafe four doors down from its old location in the heart of Kensington Market. Snacks so sensational, they’re sold at many upmarket eateries at much higher prices. Best: huge latin turnovers known as empanadas stuffed with beef or chicken, hard-boiled egg, black olive and red pepper take-home specialties like killer homemade hot sauce vegetarian tamale-esque humitas pastel de choco — a sweet cornmeal mush upside-down pie rich with beef, chicken, egg, olives and raisins. Complete dinners for $5 per person, including all taxes and tip. Open Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Unlicensed. Smoke-free. Cash only. Access: four steps at door, washrooms in basement. Rating: NNNN
Latin food, like latin music, is making a big impact in T.O. Here are some cool spots for hot eats.
