La Cabaña

83 Holland Ave, Ottawa
(613) 724-7762

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Kevin Hardy-Cooper

I love La Cabaña!

I've tried everything vegetarian on the menu, and my favourite combination is a DIY platter of one pupusa (either the Queso Con Loroco or Frijol Y Queso), a side of Frijoles Refritos, an appetizer of Platanos Fritos, and a huge helping of the Curtido on top of the pupusa 👌

The staff is friendly and graciously tolerates my broken Spanish when I order (muchas gracias).

The food is fantastic and made with love. You must get a horchata or a tamarindo to drink as well.

🇸🇻

Humberto Castillo

Great Latin food and great service!
Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tamara Clark

The food is great! But the service is unfortunately awful. When they are supposed to be open no one answers the phone and they are closed. With no notice on the website. Very small place with limited seating. Super unfortunate.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Rita Tarabie

Simply the best pupusas I’ve ever had. A true hidden gem in Ottawa.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

MJG

We came here on Easter Sunday for lunch before we went to the Diefenbunker. We were greeted by a lovely lady who handed us some menus and seated us. I noticed how clean it was in there which is always a tremendous first impression.

We opted for the cheese papusas, plantains, beans and sour cream. And WOW, we were ever impressed. The food was so delicious and flavourful.

This ended up being our favourite restaurant in Ottawa over the 3 days we stayed there. The service, food and atmosphere were all fantastic.

We'll be back next time we're in Ottawa.

5/5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charlynne Lafontaine

It was my first time trying the food here and it did not disappoint! Everything was fresh and delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming and the service was quick and friendly. I will definitely go back to try other menu options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

teague o'meara

I’ve been coming to this place for years, and it’s always been a favourite. The food is consistently great, comforting, well-made, and reliable. The service is one of the things I’ve always appreciated most. Everyone who works here is friendly, attentive, and really seems to care.

I was in for dinner tonight and had a great meal as usual, but I want to shout out the waitress in particular. She was working alone and clearly juggling a lot, and unfortunately, there was a customer being incredibly rude and impatient with her. It was uncomfortable to watch, but the way the waitress handled it was so composed and gracious. She didn’t deserve that treatment, and I just want to say I saw how hard she was working and appreciated it.

This kind of stuff reminds me why I keep coming back :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex W

Good service, clean restaurant, delicious papusas with generous serving sizes and extremely tasty. Order came out very quickly as well. About 7 tables total, but was able to get one around 3 pm. Very much recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese and Beans, Plantains and Pupusas

Federico Schneider

The Cabaña restaurant in Ottawa offers a delightful escape into a world of vibrant flavors and a charming ambiance that seems to whisk you away from the bustle of the city. Nestled in a cozy corner of the city, this quaint eatery serves up a fusion of traditional and contemporary dishes that are both innovative and satisfying.

The interior of Cabaña is tastefully decorated with a touch of rustic elegance, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The lighting is soft and the seating comfortable, making it an ideal spot for both romantic dinners and casual gatherings.

The menu is a standout, featuring a variety of dishes that cater to all tastes. The seafood is particularly notable, with the grilled octopus and scallops receiving rave reviews for their freshness and flavor. Vegetarians and meat lovers alike will find plenty to savor, from the creatively assembled salads to the richly marinated steaks.

Service at Cabaña is attentive without being intrusive. The staff is knowledgeable about the menu, happily providing recommendations and accommodating dietary restrictions with ease.

Desserts are not to be missed, with the chocolate lava cake and the homemade sorbets being popular choices to finish off a meal.

Overall, Cabaña is a gem in Ottawa's dining scene, offering an experience that is both gastronomically satisfying and aesthetically pleasing. Whether you're a local or just passing through, a meal here promises to be memorable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada, Yuca Frita, Pupusas Rebueltas, El Guannaco Sampler

Matthew Gayford

Great little authentic Salvadoran restaurant. Tasty food for a great price in a small place with limited seating. The papusas and tamales were both legit, with the papusas in particular being some of the best I have had in Canada. I haven't tried anything else on the menu. They also have soft drink's from various Latin American countries including my favourite, Inca Cola (Peru). Staff were friendly and service was quick. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pupusas Rebueltas, Pupusa Y Tamale, Plantains and Pupusas

Scott M

Small eatery with excellent food and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada, Cheese and Beans

wendy phillips

We had pupusas(one of every kind),guannaco sampler (1 pupusa,1 tamal, beans ,platain, and cheese. Pupusas were all delicious, platain was so good,nice and sweet.The lady that works there was super nice and welcoming.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: El Guannaco Sampler

Aaron Bruinsma

Went in before the dinner rush and the ladies created a relaxed, friendly environment. The food came out fast and was really well done! Big portions and seasoned well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cassandra Serre

The food is delicious and the service is always great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: El Guannaco Sampler, Plantains and Pupusas, Platanos Fritos Con

Shehnaz Shah

Whenever I feel home sick I come here. 10/10 the pupusas are the best!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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