Conejo Negro

Conejo Negro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. K

   Kathryn

   New York City3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Really good food, buzzy nice ambience. Chicken wings and elote and dessert (rum cake?) especially good. Might want to sit away from the drafty passage to the outdoor patio.
   

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   Brandon

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is amazing. The drinks are exceptional and perfectly balanced. The food is a smorgasbord of elevated Carribean and Latin food, executed flawlessly. The soundtrack of old school hip hop kept the room buzzing with energy. Amazing restaurant, amazing space and an amazing night out.
   

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   Ian

   Toronto1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Had a great time. Service was great! You will definately see me again. Thank you.
   

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   Jermaine

   Toronto7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely delicious and flavour packed menu. Authentic dishes left us wanting more. We had the cornbread, macaroni pie, braised beef, fried chicken (our personal favourite) as well as dessert Drinks are must have here 
   

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   Emily

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food, even better service, vibe is warm and friendly, everything you want in an evening out.
   

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   Cecilia

   Toronto1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was okay; not spectacular but not terrible. Macaroni Pie seemed as though it sat for a while. Cornbread was okay. Friend had the Firecracker Shrimp; they said it was as if the shrimp were tossed in a sriracha-mayo sauce. Jerk Chicken was boneless which was nice, but had no depth in flavour. Pumpkin rice was more like ginger rice; the ginger was so strong it was inedible. Service folks were nice! Consistency of service and coverage was poor. At one point, multiple people checked up on us within the first 20 minutes. Then, it took 40 minutes after that for anyone to show interest in us. Overlooking the mediocre food, a group of 6 came in and hounded the bar near our table looking at and talking about us within earshot. They were waiting for us to clear our table so they could use our table to make a large table. None of the staff said anything or attended to them until were finished. If anything it was the suggestion from staff to use our table to make a larger seating area for the group. This experience was so off putting, we decided paid the bill and left. Never returning, such a disappointing experience.
   

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   Adrian VIP

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you’re in Toronto and looking for a restaurant that captures everything this city is about — culture, creativity, hustle, and heart — Conejo Negro is it. It was honestly hard to choose from their menu because everything sounded incredible, but we landed on the Caribbean-style braised beef, the fish of the day (a perfectly cooked Arctic char), the Brazilian cheese puffs, and the spicy pineapple margarita. Every bite was packed with bold, layered flavours, and you can tell this is a kitchen that cooks with soul. The braised beef over grits was rich, comforting, and beautifully balanced. The Arctic char was fresh, bright, and elevated by a bed of black bean and corn salsa. The cheese puffs? Addictive. And the spicy pineapple marg was the perfect mix of heat, sweetness, and citrus. What makes Conejo Negro even more special is the story behind it. Lamine, the owner, is the kind of person you want to root for. His journey from his days at The Emerson to opening this Black-owned restaurant alongside his wife (who’s the magic behind the food) is seriously inspiring. His passion for food and hospitality shines in every interaction — from the thoughtful service to the genuine care for each guest’s experience. The vibe in the restaurant is electric but comfortable. You’ll find diners of all ages and backgrounds — locals, tourists, families, first dates — all coming together over great food. The soundtrack of old school hip hop and R&B sets the tone just right — lively enough to bring up the energy but never overpowering conversation. Conejo Negro is a gem. A love letter to Toronto, proof of what’s possible when you have a dream, put in the work, and stay true to who you are. Can’t wait to come back.
   

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   Amber

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved my experience here. Staff were welcoming and kind, and everything we ate was absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back
   

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   Oreoluwa

   Toronto4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I went for my birthday and I enjoyed it a lot. We had the $80 Family Style menu, and the portions were good. The ambience and service was amazing. Special thanks to Fernanda and David for a great time
   

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    Tamika

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    It was my husband and i’s first time coming to the restaurant. I chose it because I had heard so many good things from people on TikTok and the food looked delicious. I wanted to give my husband a great experience, and this place did not disappoint. When we first arrived, we did notice how busy it was, considering it was a Saturday, and how tight knit the spot was. So for about 5 minutes we were taking in the energy and the vibe of the whole place. The food smelled really good, the music was very on point, and even if the energy was slightly overwhelming, it was very exciting. The staff was really nice, and made sure that our table was being cleared and prepared. Again very busy. They told us to sit by the bar and said we could order drinks while we waited, so we did. I liked that though busy, the staff by the bar was checking in on us, and even so, they really also had some small talk with us. Then once we received our drinks, we were seated at our table on the heated patio. The heated patio was bigger, lit, and the energy was still very good. Upon our arrival our server was an absolute gem the whole time we were there. The wait time for the food wasn’t long, and he always made sure to ask if we were doing okay. They always made sure we had water too. In terms of the food we started with the Brazilian Cheese puffs and the side macaroni pie. Very very delicious, and filling. Then our mains came (Jerk chicken for my husband, and the braised beef for me) and it was super delicious. No complaints to say about the food, service and vibe. Our server made sure to take good care of us, and he had such an incredible vibe to him. Great conversationalist. And even when we paid we wanted to take our picture and a bartender was so kind enough to help us. There’s so many good things I want to say about the place, but my mind is spinning. Overall, I will be going again for sure. 10/10 experience.
    

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