This is a comment for Jenny N. who wrote: "This is a pretty big slide down the rungs of Latin specialty stores for Perola. I was saddened by how awful this store seemed compared to the wonderful place that I used to buy all my ingredients for Mexican night!"

Jenny, you are absolutely correct! My ex-husband, Sid Freitas and his father owned that store for almost 40 years. Five years ago, Sid... more

This is a pretty big slide down the rungs of Latin specialty stores for Perola. I was saddened by how awful this store seemed compared to the wonderful place that I used to buy all my ingredients for Mexican night!

The front, which normally houses lots of dried and fresh chilies, tortillas and produce was severely lacking. There were maybe 5 different types of dried chilies, a cooler that was... more

Although you can find all the dry chiles and authentic products, it's way too expensive for me. I think they take advantage of the homesickness we mexicans can have. Yesterday, my husband paid $9 for two Mexican sausages; the product didn't have the price sticker on it, and we got even more upset when we realized that you can find a more amount of product in "Fiesta Farms" for $6... more

So helpful and authentic

Wanting to cook authentic Mexican food for my in-laws was becoming less of a possibility before finding this wonderful little market! Nowhere in Toronto could I find fresh green tomatillos and this place had them plus more (I went for tortillas, spices, chile serrano, enchilada sauce, queso fresco, etc.) Incredibly nice man helped us and greeted us from the start.... more

Latin cusine grocery store

They seem to have all the ingredients one would need for Latin cuisine. Large selection of dried chilies, corn tortillas, spices etc. The corn tortillas were very tasty and totally unlike the supermarket variety.

Perola has changed hands -- prices have increased, and sometimes they're out of stock on items you want.

Great resource for Mexican food, including but not limited to: salsas, chipotles, tortillas. If you can't find it, just ask: the people who work there are very helpful and friendly.

Like everyone has already said, the fresh tacos at the back counter are super tasty too.

Shopping List for Perola Supermarket:
Salsa Verde
Tortillas corn, NOT flour (but they do have whole wheat tortillas, too!)
Poblano peppers
Tomatillos
Mexican bathtub cheese (ha ha)
Tortilla chips
Dulce de Leche
a Variety of canned Adobo foods.
This is THE place for all your latin goods. I can't get corn tortillas like this in California even.
And the back serves some of the best prepared foods... more

I have no idea how good the grocery store is, but MAN, the little grill in the back. SO GOOD.

get a cactus taco (cactus, cheese, and beans) and change your life.

opened friday, saturday and sunday afternoons, go there in the summer and take a couple'a tacos to go as you browse the rest that kensington has to offer.

Previous reviewers nailed this place. Smal but very authentic mexican grocery store with a small grill in the back that serves fresh tacos. (Had 2 pork tacos) Absolutely delicious!! Fresh onions/coriander and salsas for toppings and a squeeze of lime.....perfect. The seating area consist of 3 stools, and your table is a stand up freezer. It is what it is...and I have no problems with that. Will... more

A friend of mine told me "there's a Mexican store that serves authentic Mexican food in the back". He didn't have the name but I figured I'd venture to Kensington to find this place anyway. For authentic Mexican food - why not? It can't be any worse than Taco Bell.

Truth be told - it was goooood. I had the chicken taco. There's something about being able to watch your food being cooked in... more

The best place to cure a

The best place to cure a hangover. The women in the back make tacos, tamales and grilled peppers. Yummy!