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Latin American & Caribbean · Old Toronto · $
Masa steamed in banana leaf, stuffed with seasoned chicken or pork — dense, moist, and made in the Salvadoran style distinct from Mexican versions
Taqueria · Old Toronto · $
Taqueria · Old Toronto · $$
Latin American & Caribbean · Etobicoke · $$
Steamed banana-leaf parcels of seasoned masa filled with chicken or pork and potato — denser and moister than the Mexican style, built for slow, satisfying eating
Mexican · York · $
Steamed corn‑dough tamal filled with chicken, wrapped in banana leaf
Latin American & Caribbean · North York · $
Salvadoran-style tamales wrapped in banana leaves — denser and more savory than Mexican versions, typically filled with chicken and vegetables in a mild sauce
Taqueria · North York · $
Masa-wrapped in corn husks with seasoned fillings — a staple that bridges both sides of the menu when available
Steamed corn dough parcels filled with seasoned chicken or pork, wrapped in banana leaf — dense, satisfying, and worth ordering alongside pupusas
Taqueria · North York · $$
Handmade masa parcels, properly moist and generously filled — often a tell for whether the kitchen has real craft
Steamed masa tamales, common on Salvadoran menus — typically filled with chicken or pork and wrapped in banana leaf or corn husk
Taqueria · York · $$
Masa-wrapped and steamed until the interior is just set, with a filling that carries its seasoning all the way through
