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Churrasco Portugril
Category: Restaurants Portuguese Portuguese [Edit]
480 Danforth RoadToronto, ON M1K 1C6
Neighbourhood: Scarborough
(416) 261-0010
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 8 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 9 pm
Sun 12 pm - 6 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
One review for Churrasco Portugril
1 review in English
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Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
11/20/2010 1 photo
Churrasco Portugril from my knowledge is one of the rare Portuguese Churrasco restaurants in this part of Scarborough. As far as I know, the other choices nearby are either Pizza Pizza or Wimpy's. As I walked inside with that recognizable Churrasqueira environment of exciting multi-color decor and this one even had a Portuguese mural on the wall(with a woman walking towards you).
The staff are absolutely welcoming friendly group of Gentlemen behind the ordering counter. (+0.5 *Star*) Another unique quality to this shop is the items they have on their Menu(Piri Piri Wings, Pork 'n Cheese Sandwich, Slawpy Joe, etc...) that other Churrascos do not have. (+0.5 *Star*)
1/4 Grilled Chicken Meal($9.49) IMHO is slightly pricier than I would like but that's because I'm willing to travel while locals might not have that option. If I live or work nearby, I would welcome this place as an additional Food selection a bit more.
The Grilled Chicken was taken out from the oven NOT the Swiss-Chalet type Rotisserie which is another one of their Chicken option. It was cut up and slathered with my selection of Sauce(HOT). It was more of a Salsa Tomatoey base sauce than the Wet Oily ones I've had but the heat was still noticeable.
The Tomato Rice Pilaf side was OK while the Parisian Potatoes had some additional seasoning lightly sprinkled on. Might go for the Fries next time. As I sign my Credit Card receipt, the man tells me to take the Pen which surprised me. Then he put a Calendar on top of the Pen. I had my hands full taking my Meal, Drink, Pen, Calendar, Receipts to my table.
Note: Hot sauce is on the counter for your pleasure if more is needed.Listed in: Fire'd
Specialties
Specializing in churrasco (grilled) chicken and Portuguese Sandwiches. Portugril emulates Portugal's old Tascas (Taverns that served sandwiches) and Churrasqueiras (Grill Houses serving churrasco chicken). We combined both, eliminated the alcohol and Portugril was born. Fresh is our passion, clean is our motto. Come discover "A Little Taste of Portugal" at Portugril.
History
Established in 2006
In 2006 we set forth to introduce "A Little Taste of Portugal" to all. We opened our first location at Danforth and Birchmount. We are now in the early stages of establishing our second location.
Meet the Business Owner: Joe L.
Joe's passion for cooking was first seeded by his parents when he was eight. Arriving home from their second jobs on nights, they discovered that Joe had cooked them dinner; boiled cod and potatoes. After his mother explained that it was too dangerous for him to do this again and asking that he not repeat this in her absence they sat down for dinner. Joe watched eagerly as his parents took their first taste and then waited for their comments...very good he was told. Joe proudly took his first taste and broke into tears. He didn't realise that salted cod must be soaked in water to remove the salt.
In 2006, after many years in a mechanical field, an opportunity arose that allowed Joe to follow a long time desire of opening a restaurant. In the summer of 2005 Portugril was a registered company and on October 23rd of 2006 Joe open Churrasco Portugril. Joe is now looking to open his second location and introduce "A Little Taste of Portugal" to all.
