Peru is well known for its archeological treasures, woven textiles and ancient pottery. However, Peru is also known for its' splendid cuisine which parallels its historic, social and cultural formation.Peru's extra-ordinarily diverse cuisine began with pre-Columbian cultures. With the immigration of people from the eastern world came a gradual but savory culinary evolution. Peruvian cuisine is a fusion of Native Peruvian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Italian and African ingredients, recipes and tastes.The climate and landscape also varies dramatically lending itself to a broad array of ingredients. From the riches of the sea, to the fruits of the amazon, to the tubers and grains from the fertile valleys of the Andes.El Fogon Restaurant invites you to discover the age-old tastes of Peru more...See more text
Marinated chunks of veal heart. Served with grilled potatoes and corn.
$13.00
Leche de Tigre
This cocktail holds the defining flavour of ceviche. Believed by Peruvians to be an aphrodisiac as well as a hangover cure, hence the name Tiger’s Milk.
$12.00
Chicharron Calamari
Golden breaded squid with fresh home-made dip.
$10.00
Fried Cassava with Huancaina Sauce
Huancaina sauce is a velvety cream made with fresh cheese, milk and Peruvian spices
$8.00
Papa a la Huancaina
A velvety cream made with fresh cheese, milk and Peruvian spices over sliced potatoes.
$8.00
Fried Plantain
Platanos Fritos
$5.00
Appetizer Trio
3-en-1 A mouth-watering trio of chicharron calamari, fried plantain and fried cassava.
$15.00
Soups and Salads MENU - El Fogon
Chicken Aguadito Soup
A coriander-turmeric based chicken and rice soup.
$6.00
The Koya’s Avocado
Fit for an Incan Queen. Half Avocado stuffed with shrimp potato salad.
$9.00
Fisherman’s Seafood Soup
A potent fisherman’s broth in a tomato and wine base. The Inca’s hangover cure.
$10.00
Ensalada de Palta
With diced tomato, potato and our fresh lemon dressing.
$8.00
Shrimp Chowder Soup
A traditional light chowder made with shrimp, rice, herbs and a little cream.
$14.00
The Big Salad
Green leaf lettuce, avocado, red pepper, carrots, cabbage and olive oil/lemon dressing.
Ceviche MENU - El Fogon
Ceviche Mixto
Lemon marinated shrimp, squid, fresh fish, mussels and clams. Served with Yukon potato, sweet potato and corn on the cob.
$18.00
Ceviche
Lemon marinated fresh fish served with Yukon potato, sweet potato and corn on the cob.
$18.00
LAND MENU - El Fogon
Main Dishes with Beef, Chicken or Pork
T-Bone Steak Chorrillana-style
8 oz. grilled steak with smoked onions and tomatoes, served with rice. Pork chop option 15
$19.00 (8 oz)
Beans and Rice Patty with Grilled Steak
A melange of rice and Peruvian Canario beans, golden pan-fried to a soft crisp. Topped with a Peruvian-cut grilled sirloin and served with a side of Peruvian Creole salad.
$16.00
Cilantro & Sweet Pepper Beef Seco
A Northern Peruvian beef stew served with rice, potatoes and Peruvian Canario beans.
$16.00
Inka Steak Frites
When Sirloin strips and sweet onions meet Yukon fries and tomatoes in a wok. Fantastically juicy! Chicken and Pork options.
$15.00
Sirloin Stir-Fried Noodles
When Steak strips, onions, tomatoes and soy sauce meet in a Wok. Chicken option.
$15.00
Sirloin Chaufa Fried Rice
Chinese-Peruvian fusion with ginger, egg, soy sauce and more. Chicken option.
$14.00
Grilled Chicken and Yukon Potatoes
Served with rice and Criolla salad.
$15.00
Milanesa Chicken Breast Fillet
Breaded and pan-fried served with rice and Criolla salad. Steak option.
$11.95
Bistec Encebollado con Frijoles
Peruvian-cut grilled sirloin topped with smoked onions and tomatoes. Served with rice and Peruvian Canario beans.
$16.00
Escabeche
Pan fried chicken breast and onions marinated in a light vinegar and aji panka sauce with sweet potatoes and rice.
$15.00
SEA MENU - El Fogon
Main Dishes with Seafood
Seafood Steak Frites
When mixed seafood and sweet onions meet Yukon Gold fries and tomatoes in a wok. Fantastically juicy !
$18.00
Mariscada al Fogon
Seafood stew simmered in white wine, tomatoes and a dash of turmeric. Served with fried cassava and rice.
$18.00
Arroz Chaufa
Chinese-Peruvian fried rice fusion with ginger, egg, soy sauce and more.
$18.00
The Peruvian Paella
Unforgettable seafood rice dish with tumeric, coriander and white wine.
$18.00
Jalea
Breaded calamari, shrimp, mussels, octopus and fresh fish. Served with our house dip, golden potatoes and Criolla salad.
$18.00
Fried Fish Fillet
With fried plantain, Criolla salad and rice.
$16.00
Seafood Stir-Fried Noodles
When linguini, onions, tomatoes, seafood and soy sauce meet in a Wok.
$18.00
Brunch MENU - El Fogon
Brunch Hours Wednesday to Sunday 12pm to 3pm
El Fogon Brunch Special - Desayuno al Fogon.
A hearty breakfast that includes thin-cut grilled sirloin steak, 2 fried eggs, Peruvian Canary beans, plantain, and garnished with avocado and tomatoes.
$10.95
Bacon and Eggs
3 thick, hand-cut slices of bacon and 2 eggs served with potatoes and baguette sliced toast.
$7.75
Sausage and Eggs
$7.75
Taco Saltado
A warm tortilla wrapped around lettuce, avocado, beans and your choice of chicken or beef lomo saltado (beef or chicken strips sautéed with tomatoes and onions). Served with house salad.
$7.95
Sandwich with Fries or Salad
Choose from one of our delicious sandwiches: Avocado (with tomato and onions) Fish (with home-made Peruvian tartar sauce)
Grilled Chicken Breast (with tomato ) Steak (with sauteed onions and mushrooms) Choose a side of: Fresh house salad or Home-Made French fries
$7.95
Omelette with Fries or Salad
Build your own delicious omelette. Choose up to 3 of the following ingredients: cheese, onions, green onions, tomato, sweet peppers, shrimp, ham, mushrooms
Add 1.50 for extra ingredients
Choose a side of: Fresh house salad OR Home-made French fries Or choose our wonderful Omelette al Fogon (onions, green onions, tomato, peppers, cilantro & lettuce)
$7.95
Escabeche de Pollo.
Pan-fried marinated chicken topped with sautéed onions and served with sweet potatoes and rice.
$8.95
Arroz a la Cubana
A Latin American classic – 2 fried eggs served with deliciously ripe fried plantain and steamed white rice
$7.00
Side of Pancakes
A side of Pancakes (2)
$3.00Add an extra egg
$2.00
A side of Toast
$2.00
Vegetarian MENU - El Fogon
Vegetarian dishes are prepared on the spot using a variety of vegetables that are available fresh that day. Most dishes are Vegan except for the Huancaina sauce, the potato salad and dishes which specifically say eggs in their description. You can request no eggs for those dishes. You can also add a fried egg to any of the dishes for extra protein. Please let the server know if you wish to have a gluten free dish. Most of our dishes can be accommodated to be gluten-free. But please be aware that there is flour and bread in the kitchen.
Sierra y Selva Appetizer Trio
A delicious trio of fried yucca, fried plantain and avocado salad
$15.00
Aguadito Vegetariano
Vegetable Rice Soup
$6.00
Sopa de Quinoa (when available)
Quinoa Soup
$6.00
Taco Saltado Vegetariano
A warm tortilla wrapped around lettuce, avocado, beans and mixed sautéed veggies. Served with salad.
$7.95
Arroz a la Cubana
2 fried eggs served with delicious fried plantain and steamed white rice.
$7.50
Omelette al Fogon
Out signature omelette: onions, green onions, tomatoes, sweet peppers and lettuce. Served with salad or fries
$7.50
Tacu Tacu Vegetariano with Fried Egg
A melange of rice and Peruvian Canario beans, golden pan-fried to a soft crisp patty. Topped with a fried egg and served with side salad.
$12.00
Saltado Vegetariano
The veggie version of Peru’s famous dish: sautéed fries, tomato, onions and veggies served with rice.
$12.95
Palta Rellena Vegetariano
Half and avocado stuffed with yummy potato salad
$7.25
Tallarin Saltado Vegetariano
A stir-fry of linguini pasta, onions, tomatoes, mixed veggies and soy sauce.
$12.00
Side of Grilled Veggies
$3.75
Arroz Chaufa Vegetariano
Our Chinese-Peruvian fusion of fried rice with ginger, mixed veggies and soy sauce. Please let server know if you would like egg in your fried rice
Terrible tasting food. I am peruvian and the dishes served at the Fogon are not the real thing. Grease and tough sliver of meat with frozen french fries, they call lomo saltado. Yuck!
Is over prized and potions are small. The ceviche is OK but is not sea bass, its tilapia.
I was embarrased to take my canadian friend there.
Service was OK. Will never go again and do not recommend to anyone to eat there.
Great family restaurant, one of the few places I feel comfortable bringing my small children. It's not fast-food so I usually pack a couple toys and they watch clips on my iPhone while we wait, which isn't long as the kids get served ASAP. The soft bread is usually provided quickly to occupy the kids. Also recommend the strawberry and milk smoothies, they are awesome. Honest to goodness South American soul food. EVERYTHING on the menu is so tasty. If you love seafood, these cooks really know how to bring out the flavor, and never overcook it.
excellent food,always fresh to order. huge portions, a great value for your $$$. Relaxed atmosphere, no rush. Service is friendy, and very attentive. best peruvian in toronto! would recommend to all.
went for fathers day, the family enjoyed it. Very...
went for fathers day, the family enjoyed it. Very authentic Peruvian food very tasty and great. Service was great and the pisco sours are amazing a few of those and you'll be dancing to the salsa in the background.
St. Clair West might be known for its Italian trattorias, but this authentic Peruvian eatery serves up an array of fresh fish, meat and seafood dishes that’ll give your taste buds a tour of South American cuisine. We suggest pairing the classically made pisco sours with the Arroz con Mariscos — a fragrant Peruvian paella made with rice, seafood, turmeric, coriander and white wine.
