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
Please note that during Summerlicious (Aug 12–28), we will be offering slightly reduced à la carte menus.
Summerlicious
available from Aug 12-28
$41 Lunch
choice of starter, main & dessert
(excludes tax & gratuity)
VEGETABLE ESCABECHE
tomato, cucumber, eggplant, charred red onion, baby kale, vegan aïoli, citrus vinaigrette (vg)
POTATO TORTILLA
cheese fondue, jamón crumb, chives
ECUADORIAN POTATO SOUP
yuca, grilled corn, scallion, lime (vg)
ALBACORE TUNA CEVICHE
avocado, cucumber, red onion, lime, tortilla chips
CREAMED ARTICHOKE & MANCHEGO DIP
crostini, herbs (v)
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PIRI PIRI CHICKEN
crispy potato, habanero gravy, garlic aïoli
CAVATELLI
guajillo-braised pork, borlotti beans, escarole, grana padano
CAULIFLOWER STEAK A LA PLANCHA
mojo rojo, black beans, charred corn, cilantro (vg)
GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN PINTXO SKEWER
pearl onion, piquillo peppers, green olive relish, laura’s potato salad
SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON FILLET
heirloom tomato salad, basil arugula, smashed fingerling potato
–
PEACHES & CREAM
marsala, vegan vanilla ice cream, oat crumble (vg)
MILK CHOCOLATE TRES LECHES CAKE
dulce de leche (v)
COCONUT CAKE
vanilla sponge, coconut cream, toasted coconut (v)
$55 Dinner
choice of starter, main & dessert
(excludes tax & gratuity)
VEGETABLE ESCABECHE
tomato, cucumber, eggplant, charred red onion, baby kale, vegan aïoli, citrus vinaigrette (vg)
POTATO TORTILLA
cheese fondue, jamón crumb, shaved jamón, crispy pancetta, chives
ECUADORIAN POTATO SOUP
fresh cheese, yuca, grilled corn, scallion, lime (v)
ALBACORE TUNA & COLDWATER SHRIMP CEVICHE
avocado, cucumber, red onion, lime, tortilla chips
CREAMED ARTICHOKE & MANCHEGO DIP
crostini, herbs (v)
–
PIRI PIRI HALF CHICKEN
crispy potato, habanero gravy, garlic aïoli
SEARED ANCHO-GLAZED PORK SHOULDER
feijoada, grilled broccolini, chiminasty
CAULIFLOWER STEAK A LA PLANCHA
mojo rojo, tofu, black beans, charred corn, preserved tomato, cilantro (vg)
GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN PINTXO SKEWERS
two pieces, pearl onion, piquillo peppers, green olive relish, laura’s potato salad
SEARED MAHI MAHI FILLET
heirloom tomato salad, basil arugula, smashed fingerling potato
–
PEACHES & CREAM
marsala, vegan vanilla ice cream, oat crumble (vg)
MILK CHOCOLATE TRES LECHES CAKE
dulce de leche (v)
COCONUT CAKE
vanilla sponge, coconut cream, toasted coconut (v)
Feature Drinks
MARMALICIOUS (1.5oz)
roku gin, triple sec, orange marmalade, fever-tree tonic, lemon juice
13
HUSTLE PUNCH (1.5oz)
maker’s mark bourbon, tío pepe, lemon juice, del monte fruit punch, raspberries
13
GINZERO (non-alcoholic)
hp juniper classic gin (0.5% abv), orange marmalade, fever-tree tonic, lemon juice
10
BEER (16oz)
lost craft ‘coastal wave’ ipa
8
lost craft ‘revivale’ lagered ale
8
WINE (5oz/8oz/btl)
henry of pelham, sauvignon blanc
13/19/57
henry of pelham, rosé
13/19/57
luigi bosca, ‘la linda’ malbec
15/21/61
(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.
DE NUESTRA FAMILIA
BATIDA
el dorado 3 year old rum, leblon cachaça, coconut milk, passion fruit, lime
15
ELDERFLOWER PISCO SOUR
el gobernador pisco, st-germain, grapefruit, lime
17
LEÑA PALETA
dillon’s selby pineapple honey gin, blue curaçao, coconut, orange, pineapple, half & half
17
GIN SLIP
local spirit gin 7, dillon’s selby elderflower liqueur, citrus, egg white
17
LOCAL NEGRONI
local spirit gin 7, campari, dolin sweet vermouth
18
PISCO PAPER PLANE
el gobernador pisco, amaro nonino, aperol, lemon
18
MERCHANT OF VENICE
local spirit vodka 8, aperol, lemon, honey, egg white
17
GINTONICAS
EMPRESS
empress gin, passion fruit, fever-tree lemon tonic, pink peppercorn
19
BOTANICA
botanist gin, fever-tree cucumber tonic, olive brine, basil
19
ANDALUCIA
tanqueray flor de sevilla gin, fever-tree aromatic tonic, strawberry
19
BUBBLES
BUENOS AIRES 75
dillon’s selby gin, montelliana spumante, chocolate bitters, lemon, passion fruit
17
SPARKLING VESPUCCI
aperol, grapefruit, lemon, montelliana spumante
17
THE PINK FAIRY ARMADILLO
local spirit vodka 8, raspberry, lemon, balsamic, montelliana spumante
17
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
AGAVE TALES
SMOKY MARGARITA
los siete misterios mezcal, triple sec, lime juice
19
THE HAND OF GOD
dejado tequila, cilantro, lemon, lime
17
EL DIABLO
sauza hornitos tequila, crème de cassis, lime, fever-tree ginger beer
18
PASSIFLORA PICANTE
sauza silver tequila, domaine de canton ginger liqueur, lime, passion fruit, oregano
17
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
MANHATTAN
gooderham & worts rye, dolin sweet vermouth, angostura bitters
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
SIDECAR
martell vs cognac, triple sec, lemon
19
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
DAIQUIRI
el dorado 3 year rum, lime
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
WHISKEY SOUR
jim beam bourbon, lemon, egg white
16
COSMOPOLITAN
local spirit vodka 8, triple sec, lime, cranberry
16
MARGARITA
dejado tequila, mcguinness triple sec, lime juice
17
HEMINGWAY DAIQUIRI
el dorado 3 year old rum, luxardo maraschino, lime, grapefruit
17
LAST WORD
tanqueray gin, green chartreuse, luxardo maraschino, lime
19
DRAUGHT BEER
16oz
indie alehouse ‘daydreamer’ 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
estrella damm
10.95
guinness
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
beck’s
6
erdinger alkoholfrei (500ml)
7.95
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
nv nicolas idiart, france
13 · 19 · 57
2020 mencia rosado, vinos guerra ‘armas de guerra’, spain
16 · 22 · 66
BLANCO
5oz · 8oz · 750ml
nv sauvignon blanc, nicolas idiart, loire valley, france
13 · 19 · 57
2020 verdejo, monasterio de palazuelos, castilla y león, spain
14 · 20 · 60
2020 pinot grigio, cantine riondo ‘casa lunardi’, veneto, italy
15 · 21 · 63
2018 sauvignon blanc, casas del bosque, chile
15 · 21 · 63
2018 pinot gris, cave spring, niagara, ontario
16 · 22 · 66
nv viognier/verdil, neleman, valencia, spain
16 · 22 · 66
2020 albarino, paco & lola, spain
19 · 28 · 74
TINTO
5oz · 8oz · 750ml
nv syrah, nicolas idiart, loire valley, france
13 · 19 · 57
2018 malbec, crios, argentina
14 · 20 · 61
2020 pinot noir, salentein ‘portillo’, mendoza, argentina
15 · 21 · 63
2020 carménère – syrah reserve, j. bouchon, maule valley, chile
16 · 22 · 66
2019 rioja vega ‘estate selection’, rioja, spain
16 · 22 · 66
2021 malbec, callia ‘select’, san juan, argentina
18 · 24 · 72
2019 cabernet sauvignon, salentein ‘reserve’, uco valley, argentina
19 · 28 · 74
SMALL PLATES
LEÑA SOURDOUGH FOCACCIA
tomato spread, housemade olive mix
9
CHORIZO & BLOOD SAUSAGE
housemade argentinian blood sausage, portuguese pork sausage, chimichurri, tomato jam
19
YUCA FRIES
sherry aïoli
13
SHISHITO PEPPERS
chili dust, romesco sauce
14
GRILLED MUSHROOM SKEWER
truffle aïoli, roasted garlic, red onion salsa
17
LALA’S SPICY FRIED ‘BRAVAS’ POTATOES
paprika, spiced tomato aïoli
13
CARVED JAMÓN
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
25
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
two pieces, beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce
15
APPETIZERS
POTATO & COLLARD GREEN SOUP
chorizo, olive oil
13
ESCAROLE & ENDIVE SALAD
caesar vinaigrette, anchovy, jamón, parmigiano-reggiano
17
ANCHOVY TOAST
white & brown anchovy, whipped butter, honeycomb, pickled shallot
17
LEÑA PULLED STRACCIATELLA
porcini mushrooms, tamarack farms orange marmalade, sourdough crust
21
ALBACORE TUNA CRUDO
milk mayonnaise, chives, golden raisin gastrique
23
BROKEN AVOCADO SALAD
green beans, kohlrabi, clementine, cucumber, toasted pumpkin seeds, sherry vinaigrette
18
add chicken +12
add trout +19
BEEF TARTARE
oyster mayonnaise, green olives, vegetable ash
19
SÁNDWICHES
PAN DE MIGA
ham & provolone grilled cheese, soft white bread, spinach, green olive relish, pickled jardinière
19
JAMÓN CROISSANT
idiazábal cheese, quince jam, baby gem lettuce, truffle butter
24
BEEF CHUCK BURGER
hazelnut & red pepper spread, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, fries
25
ENTRÉES
SHRIMP RICE
carnaroli rice, red pepper, cilantro, roasted tomato broth
32
SPAGHETTI
tomato sauce, basil, green olives, creamed burrata cheese
22
LEÑA CLASSIC AURORA CHICKEN
braised lemon chicken, egg, saffron, mushrooms, potato purée
29
8OZ BEEF COULOTTE STEAK
roasted mushrooms, jus, chimichurri, fries
36
TAGLIATELLE
pork & veal white ragu, jamón, pecorino cheese
22
TOMATO & ORGANIC CHICKEN SALAD
chickpeas, soft-boiled egg, fingerlings, sherry vinaigrette
21
TROUT
parsley & garlic sauce, sweet peas, fregola
30
OCTOPUS RIGATONI
blistered tomatoes, smoked paprika, lemon, olive oil
27
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
tomato spread, housemade olive mix
9
CHORIZO & BLOOD SAUSAGE
housemade argentinian blood sausage, portuguese pork sausage, chimichurri, tomato jam
19
YUCA FRIES
sherry aïoli
13
SHISHITO PEPPERS
chili dust, romesco sauce
14
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
two pieces, beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce
15
LALA’S SPICY FRIED ‘BRAVAS’ POTATOES
paprika, spiced tomato aïoli
13
PAN DE MIGA
ham & provolone grilled cheese, soft white bread, spinach, green olive relish, pickled jardinière
19
CARVED Jamón
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
25
GRILLED MUSHROOM SKEWER
truffle aïoli, roasted garlic, red onion salsa
17
APPETIZERS
POTATO & COLLARD GREEN SOUP
chorizo, olive oil
13
BROKEN AVOCADO SALAD
green beans, kohlrabi, clementine, cucumber, toasted pumpkin seeds, sherry vinaigrette
18
add chicken +12
add trout +19
ESCAROLE & ENDIVE SALAD
caesar vinaigrette, anchovy, jamón, parmigiano-reggiano
17
ANCHOVY TOAST
white & brown anchovy, honeycomb, whipped butter, pickled shallot
17
LEÑA PULLED STRACCIATELLA
porcini mushrooms, tamarack farms orange marmalade, sourdough crust
21
BEEF TARTARE
oyster mayonnaise, green olives, vegetable ash
19
SEAFOOD
B.C. CLAMS
albariño wine, garlic, cilantro, sourdough
23
CHARRED SHRIMP
guindilla peppers, red onion salsa, smoked paprika
28
EAST COAST OYSTERS
grapefruit mignonette, nasty sauce
half dozen oysters 21
dozen oysters 39
BRANZINO TARTARE
sweet green tomato, lime, milk mayonnaise, nasty sauce
24
ALBACORE TUNA CRUDO
milk mayonnaise, chives, golden raisin gastrique
23
ENTRÉES
BEEF CHUCK BURGER
hazelnut & red pepper spread, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, fries
25
MONKFISH & SHRIMP RICE
carnaroli rice, red pepper, cilantro, roasted tomato broth
37
SPAGHETTI
tomato sauce, basil, green olives, creamed burrata cheese
22
TROUT
parsley & garlic sauce, sweet peas, fregola
30
8OZ BEEF COULOTTE STEAK
roasted mushrooms, jus, chimichurri, fries
36
CHARCOAL GRILLED GAUCHO RIB EYE CHOP
herb-roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, chimichurri, asparagus, fino sherry jus
serves two 120
VEAL MILANESA
grilled veal paillard, duck egg, white anchovies, chimichurri, yuca fries
37
ASSADO DE TIRA
grilled cross-cut beef ribs, fingerlings, garlic & jalapeño sauce
46
LEÑA CLASSIC AURORA CHICKEN
braised lemon chicken, egg, saffron, mushrooms, potato purée
29
PIRI PIRI OCTOPUS
tomato rice, charred scallion, leek confit
48
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
warm spiced chocolate sauce
14
ALFAJORES
shortbread cookies, dulce de leche, coconut
6
BURNT CHEESECAKE
honey, rhubarb
13
RUM PINEAPPLE
lime zest, mint
13
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
tomato spread, housemade olive mix
9
CHORIZO & BLOOD SAUSAGE
housemade argentinian blood sausage, portuguese pork sausage, chimichurri, tomato jam
19
YUCA FRIES
sherry aïoli
13
SHISHITO PEPPERS
chili dust, romesco sauce
14
GRILLED MUSHROOM SKEWER
truffle aïoli, roasted garlic, red onion salsa
17
LALA’S SPICY FRIED ‘BRAVAS’ POTATOES
paprika, spiced tomato aïoli
13
PAN DE MIGA
ham & provolone grilled cheese, soft white bread, spinach, green olive relish, pickled jardinière
19
CARVED JAMÓN
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
25
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce
19
BEEF CHUCK BURGER
hazelnut & red pepper spread, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, fries
25
EAST COAST OYSTERS
grapefruit mignonette, nasty sauce
six oysters 21
twelve oysters 39
CHURROS
warm spiced chocolate sauce
14
“Leña is an ode to matriarchal ideals at the table, to that style of cooking that percolates in all of us cooks.”
