The Vibrant Essence of South American Cooking
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176 Yonge St.,
Toronto, ON M5C 2L7
(416) 507-3378
Visit Us
176 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M5C 2L7
(416) 507-3378
DE NUESTRA FAMILIA
BATIDA
el dorado 5 year old rum, leblon cachaça, coconut milk, passion fruit, lime
15
ELDERFLOWER PISCO SOUR
el gobernador pisco, st-germain, grapefruit, lime, egg white
17
LEÑA PALETA
dillon’s selby pineapple honey gin, blue curaçao, coconut, orange, pineapple, half & half
17
PISCO PAPER PLANE
el gobernador pisco, amaro nonino, aperol, lemon
18
GINTONICAS
EMPRESS
empress gin, passion fruit, fever-tree lemon tonic, pink peppercorn
19
SANGRIA
LAS PUMAS
st-rémy brandy, meaghers triple sec, nicolas idiart syrah, orange, cranberry, lemon, cinnamon, ginger
15
PAPAGAYO PUNCH
dillon’s selby strawberry vodka, triple sec, viña esmeralda medium classic wine, mango nectar
17
BUBBLES
BUENOS AIRES 75
dillon’s selby gin, montelliana spumante, chocolate bitters, lemon, passion fruit
17
THE PINK FAIRY ARMADILLO
local spirit vodka 8, raspberry, lemon, balsamic, montelliana spumante
17
MERCHANT OF VENICE
dillon’s selby vodka, aperol, lemon, honey, sparkling wine
17
AGAVE TALES
SMOKY MARGARITA
los siete misterios mezcal, triple sec, lime juice
19
THE HAND OF GOD
dejado tequila, cilantro, lemon, lime
17
HELL’S TEETH
house-spiced sauza tequila, triple sec, lime juice, pineapple juice, syrup
17
MEZCAL TRADICIONAL
LOS SIETE & WORM SALT
smoky, floral & zesty
20
CASAMIGOS & WORM SALT
black pepper, herbal & smoky
25
SOMBRA JOVEN & WORM SALT
caramel, light smoke
24
CLASSICOS
FUERTES Y ROBUSTOS
STRONG & ROBUST
OLD FASHIONED
jim beam bourbon, angostura bitters, orange, sugar cube
16
PAPER PLANE
jim beam bourbon, aperol, amaro nonino, lemon
17
PENICILLIN
j&b rare scotch, laphroaig, lemon, honey, ginger
17
BIJOU
tanqueray gin, dolin rouge vermouth, green chartreuse, angostura bitters
18
APEROL SPRITZ
aperol, montelliana spumante, soda
17
BOULEVARDIER
jim beam bourbon, campari, dolin rouge vermouth
18
Leña
maker’s mark bourbon, cynar, luxardo maraschino, angostura bitters, demerara syrup
17
ESPRESSO MARTINI
kahlúa, smirnoff vodka, espresso, espresso beans
17
ALEGRES Y LUMINOSAS
FRESH & BRIGHT
CORPSE REVIVER #2
tanqueray gin, cointreau, dillon’s selby absinthe, lillet blanc, lemon
15
PISCO SOUR
el gobernador pisco, lime, angostura bitters, egg white
15
DARK ‘N’ STORMY
gosling’s black seal rum, angostura bitters, lime, fever-tree ginger beer
16
AVIATION
tanqueray gin, luxardo maraschino, crème de violette, lemon
17
HEMINGWAY DAIQUIRI
el dorado 5 year old rum, luxardo maraschino, lime, grapefruit
17
LAST WORD
tanqueray gin, green chartreuse, luxardo maraschino, lime
19
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
DRAUGHT BEER
16oz
indie alehouse ‘instigator’ ipa
9.25
lost craft ‘coastal wave’ ipa
9.25
lost craft ‘revivale’ lagered ale
9.25
henderson’s best amber ale
9.25
unibroue blanche de chambly
9.25
furnace room ‘beardmore’ kölschestrella damm
9.25
estrella damm
10.95
BOTTLES & CANS
HOPPY & BITTER
great lakes ‘octopus wants to fight’ ipa (473ml can)
8.5
rainhard ‘kapow!’ ipa (473ml can)
9.5
WILD & SOUR
bellwoods ‘jelly king’
14.95
DEEP & DARK
indie alehouse ‘breakfast’ porter (500ml)
13.95
CRISP & REFRESHING
steam whistle pilsner (341ml)
7.5
danforth ‘danny’ lager (473ml can)
8.50
indie alehouse ‘marco polo’ pilsner (355ml can)
9.50
corona (473ml can)
9.95
CIDER & REFRESHERS
brickworks batch: 1904 cider (473ml)
8.5
collective arts mango & pineapple hard tea (355ml)
8.95
white claw hard seltzer black cherry (473ml)
8.95
dejado tequila soda lime (473ml)
8.95
stock & row ‘slow & low’ dry cider (355ml)
8.95
NON-ALCOHOLIC
erdinger alkoholfrei (330ml)
6.50
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Wines by the Glass
ESPUMOSA
6oz · 750ml
nv cava brut, can xá, spain
15 · 70
nv cava rosé, can xá, spain
16 · 75
ROSATO
5oz · 8oz · 750ml
2020 mencia rosado, vinos guerra ‘armas de guerra’, spain
16 · 22 · 66
BLANCO
5oz · 8oz · 750ml
2021 pinot grigio, fratelli cozza, veneto, italy
15 · 21 · 63
2021 sauvignon blanc, casas del bosque, chile
15 · 21 · 63
2018 pinot gris, cave spring, niagara, ontario
16 · 22 · 68
nv viognier/verdil, neleman, valencia, spain
16 · 22 · 68
2021 viura/chardonnay, faustino ‘art collection’, rioja, spain
16 · 22 · 68
2020 albariño, paco & lola, rías baixas, spain
19 · 28 · 74
TINTO
5oz · 8oz · 750ml
nv syrah, nicolas idiart, loire valley, france
13 · 19 · 57
2020 pinot noir, cave spring, niagara, ontario
16 · 22 · 68
2020 carménère/syrah reserve, j. bouchon, maule valley, chile
16 · 22 · 68
2019 tempranillo blend, rioja vega ‘estate selection’, rioja, spain
16 · 22 · 68
2021 malbec, crios, argentina
16 · 22 · 68
2021 malbec, callia ‘select’, san juan, argentina
18 · 24 · 72
2021 pinot noir, humberto canale ‘estate’, patagonia, argentina
20 · 29 · 85
2018 cabernet sauvignon, decero ‘remolinos’, mendoza, argentina
20 · 29 · 85
Weekend Brunch
Served Saturday from 11am-2:30pm
BREAKFAST BEEF EMPANADAS
two poached eggs, chimichurri, salsa criolla, wilted greens
26
SPINACH & RICOTTA OMELETTE (v)
spinach, swiss chard, whipped ricotta, tomato jam, grilled sourdough
24
THE FULL GAUCHO BREAKFAST
leña bacon, chorizo, two fried eggs, griddled potato, tomato, grilled sourdough
26
AVOCADO & TOAST (vg)
toasted focaccia, avocado crema, salsa criolla, grated tomato
17
VANILLA YOGHURT PARFAIT (v)
cranberry granola, blueberry preserve, fresh berries
17
LEÑA FRENCH TOAST (v)
caramelized apples, dulce de leche, vanilla cream, almonds
16
SIDES
GRIDDLED POTATOES
10
LEÑA PORK SHOULDER BACON
8
ADD AN EGG OR TWO
any style
2/4
(V) vegatarian (VG) vegan
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
SMALL PLATES
LEÑA SOURDOUGH FOCACCIA (v)
tomato spread, housemade olive mix
11
YUCA FRIES (v)
sherry aïoli
16
SHISHITO PEPPERS (v)
chili dust, grana padano
14
LEÑA ROASTED MUSHROOMS (v)
truffle aïoli, roasted garlic, red onion salsa
17
LALA’S SPICY FRIED ‘BRAVAS’ POTATOES (v)
paprika, spiced tomato aïoli
14
CARVED JAMÓN
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
25
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce, two pieces
18
add empanada +9
APPETIZERS
LOCAL BURRATA CHEESE (v)
pesto rosso, preserved tomatoes, toasted almonds, frisée, basil
33
BROKEN AVOCADO SALAD (vg)
green beans, kohlrabi, clementine, cucumber, toasted pumpkin seeds, sherry vinaigrette
19
add chicken +16
add bc steelhead trout fillet +17
BEEF TARTARE
oyster mayonnaise, green olives, vegetable ash
19
VEGETABLE ESCABECHE (v)
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, citrus vinaigrette
17
DAILY SOUP
seasonally inspired
14
ALBACORE TUNA TARTARE
kohlrabi cream, red onion, salted almonds, green oil, crispy taro
19
HOUSEMADE CHORIZO ASADO
provoleta, sourdough, salsa criolla
19
ENTRÉES
LEÑA BACON BURGER
ancho bacon, cremoso cheese, jalapeño aïoli, fries
23
LEÑA CLASSIC AURORA CHICKEN
braised lemon chicken, egg, saffron, mushrooms, potato purée
32
GUAJILLO SHORT RIB HASH
braised short rib, fried egg, baby potatoes, charred herb salsa, toasted sourdough, chimichurri
30
CAULIFLOWER STEAK A LA PLANCHA (v)
mojo rojo, black beans, jalapeño aïoli, corn pico de gallo, cilantro
22
8OZ BEEF COULOTTE STEAK
jus, chimichurri, fries
35
add roasted mushrooms +12
CHORIPÁN
spiced chorizo, salsa criolla, chimichurri, papo seco
19
SPAGHETTI (v)
tomato sauce, basil, green olives, creamed burrata cheese
22
TAGLIATELLE
mussels, shrimp, scallops, white wine, lemon
25
BC STEELHEAD TROUT FILLET
green beans, tomato braise, olive oil potatoes
29
(V) vegatarian (VG) vegan
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
SMALL PLATES
LEÑA SOURDOUGH FOCACCIA (v)
tomato spread, housemade olive mix
11
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce, two pieces
18
add empanada +9
LEÑA ROASTED MUSHROOMS (v)
truffle aïoli, roasted garlic, red onion salsa
17
LALA’S SPICY FRIED ‘BRAVAS’ POTATOES (v)
paprika, spiced tomato aïoli
14
CARVED Jamón
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
25
YUCA FRIES (v)
sherry aïoli
16
SHISHITO PEPPERS (v)
chili dust, grana padano
14
APPETIZERS
DAILY SOUP
seasonally inspired
14
BROKEN AVOCADO SALAD (vg)
green beans, kohlrabi, clementine, cucumber, toasted pumpkin seeds, sherry vinaigrette
19
add chicken +16
add bc steelhead trout fillet +17
BEEF TARTARE
oyster mayonnaise, green olives, vegetable ash
19
VEGETABLE ESCABECHE (v)
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, citrus vinaigrette
17
HOUSEMADE CHORIZO ASADO
provoleta, sourdough, salsa criolla
19
LOCAL BURRATA CHEESE (v)
pesto rosso, preserved tomatoes, toasted almonds, frisée, basil
33
SEAFOOD
SCALLOP CEVICHE
cucumber, lime, jalapeño, corn tostada
20
EAST COAST OYSTERS
classic mignonette, nasty sauce
half dozen oysters 26
twelve oysters 48
ALBACORE TUNA TARTARE
kohlrabi cream, red onion, salted almonds, green oil, crispy taro
19
ENTRÉES
LEÑA BACON BURGER
ancho bacon, cremoso cheese, jalapeño aïoli, fries
23
8OZ BEEF COULOTTE STEAK
jus, chimichurri, fries
35
add roasted mushrooms +12
SPAGHETTI (v)
tomato sauce, basil, green olives, creamed burrata cheese
22
GRILLED WHOLE BRANZINO
garlic rapini, tomato braise, lemon
53
SEAFOOD CALDOSO
grilled shrimp, escargot, runner beans, cilantro
35
CAULIFLOWER STEAK A LA PLANCHA (v)
mojo rojo, black beans, jalapeño aïoli, corn pico de gallo, cilantro
22
CHARCOAL GRILLED GAUCHO RIB EYE CHOP
olive oil potatoes, seasonal vegetables, chimichurri, red wine jus
serves two 145
P.E.I. MUSSELS
capers, taggiasca olives, garlic, white wine, tomato broth
26
VEAL MILANESA
grilled veal paillard, duck egg, white anchovies, chimichurri, yuca fries
39
LEÑA CLASSIC AURORA CHICKEN
braised lemon chicken, egg, saffron, mushrooms, potato purée
32
(V) vegatarian (VG) vegan
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Dessert
CHURROS (v)
warm spiced chocolate sauce
14
ALFAJORES (v)
shortbread cookies, dulce de leche, coconut
8
BURNT CHEESECAKE (v)
blueberry compote, earl grey
14
RASPBERRY SORBETTO (vg)
frozen raspberries, limoncello raspberry compote, coconut tuile, lemon verbena
14
MILK CHOCOLATE TRES LECHES CAKE (v)
dulce de leche
13
(V) vegetarian (VG) Vegan
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
BAR BITES
AVAILABLE FROM 2:30PM-5PM
LEÑA SOURDOUGH FOCACCIA (v)
tomato spread, housemade olive mix
11
YUCA FRIES (v)
sherry aïoli
16
SHISHITO PEPPERS (v)
chili dust, grana padano
14
LALA’S SPICY FRIED ‘BRAVAS’ POTATOES (v)
paprika, spiced tomato aïoli
14
CARVED JAMÓN
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
25
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce, two pieces
18
add empanada +9
LEÑA BACON BURGER
ancho bacon, cremoso cheese, jalapeño aïoli, fries
23
CHURROS (v)
warm spiced chocolate sauce
14
(V) vegatarian (VG) vegan
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Drink Specials
AVAILABLE IN BAR LALA
FRI & SAT FROM 9PM, UNTIL APRIL 15
COCKTAILS
EVITA
local spirit whisky 3, green chartreuse, fresh lemon juice, ginger beer
8
DESERT FLOWER
local spirit gin 7, st-germain elderflower, fresh lemon juice, cactus pear
8
PINK VELVET
local spirit gin 7, pisco, sparkling guava
8
BRUJA
dejado silver tequila, kahlúa, espresso, mole bitters, cinnamon, orange zest
10
PINEAPPLE HONEYBUNCH
(serves 2)
dillon’s selby pineapple honey gin, amaro lucano, blood orange, pineapple, honey, tiki bitters
40
WINE
5oz
henry of pelham, cabernet/merlot, niagara, ontario
8
henry of pelham, pinot grigio, niagara, ontario
8
BEER & REFRESHERS
BEERS
lost craft ‘revivale’ lagered ale (16oz draught)
6
lost craft ‘coastal wave’ ipa (16oz draught)
6
lost craft ‘crimzen’ red ale (473ml can)
6
REFRESHERS
local spirit pink gin fizz (355ml can)
7
dejado tequila soda lime (473ml can)
7
LOCAL SPIRITS
1oz · 2oz
dejado silver tequila
6 · 11
local spirit gin 7
5 · 9
local spirit vodka 8
5 · 9
local spirit whisky 3
5 · 9
LATE NIGHT MENU
AVAILABLE IN BAR LALA
FRI & SAT FROM 9PM, UNTIL APRIL 15
LALA’S SPICY FRIED ‘BRAVAS’ POTATOES (v)
paprika, spiced tomato, milk aïoli
10
YUCA FRIES (v)
sherry aïoli
10
SHISHITO PEPPERS (v)
chili dust, grana padano
10
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce, one piece
7.5
VEGETABLE ESCABECHE (v)
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, citrus vinaigrette
10
CARNE APACHE TACOS
two tacos, beef tartare, jalapeno aïoli, pickled red onion
10
add a taco + 5
LEÑA SHOESTRING FRIES (v)
parsley, leña spice, sherry aïoli
10
(V) vegatarian (VG) vegan
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
“Leña is an ode to matriarchal ideals at the table, to that style of cooking that percolates in all of us cooks.”
