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
$99 prix fixe
select two
ESCABECHE CHICKEN PINCHO
hazelnut romesco sauce, celery leaves
EDAMAME PINCHO (V)
dried olives, semi-dried tomato, grilled green onion
EGG PINCHO (V)
fried shishito peppers, tajín aïoli
HOUSE-SMOKED SALMON PINCHO
salsa verde, crispy shallots
SWEETBREAD GILDA
olive guindilla peppers, anchovies
POACHED SHRIMP
smoked paprika sauce gribiche
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select one
SPICED BEEF BROTH
pampa beef bouillon, salsify, crêpe julienne, tarragon, cherry tomatoes
SALT COD CHORIZO FRITTERS
shaved fennel, orange & dill salad
GRILLED BABY GEM SALAD (VG)
jícama, toasted peanuts, guajillo dressing
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select one
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
smashed purple potato, wilted pea shoots, toasted sesame, mint aïoli, ají amarillo
MORUNO-SPICED ROAST LAMB SHOULDER
roasted cauliflower, piquillo peppers & capers, garlic jus
MUSHROOM ARROZ CALDOSO (VG)
wild mushrooms, artichoke, chervil, porcini croqueta
RIB EYE STEAK FOR TWO
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select one
WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
vanilla-poached pear, blackcurrant
SAFFRON ORANGE BLOSSOM MERINGUES (VG)
pisco & haskap berry coulis, basil
ROASTED FIGS & PASSION FRUIT
pistachio cardamom biscuit
Add-ons
TROPICAL-STYLE ALBACORE TUNA CEVICHE
coconut milk, cilantro, lime, anaheim peppers, crispy taro chips +21
SLICED OCTOPUS CARPACCIO
marcona almonds, tomato concassé, marjoram, shallot, arbequina olive oil +22
New Year’s Eve Tapas
À la carte only
Raciones
TROPICAL-STYLE ALBACORE TUNA CEVICHE
coconut milk, cilantro, lime, anaheim peppers, crispy taro chips 21
HAND-CARVED JAMÓN SERRANO 25
SLICED OCTOPUS CARPACCIO
marcona almonds, tomato concassé, marjoram, shallot, arbequina olive oil 22
LALA’S FRIED ‘BRAVAS’ POTATOES (V)
fermented pepper, milk aïoli 14
SHISHITO PEPPERS (V)
chili dust, grana padano 16
YUCA FRIES (V)
sherry aïoli 16
(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.
Happy Hour
Mon–Sat from 2:30–6pm
$6/$10 Bar Rail
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$7 Select Draught Beer
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$8 Glasses of Select Wines
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Happy-Hour Cocktails
VOODOO JUICE
el dorado 5 year old rum, mint, lime, mango, soda
10
GINEBRA Y JUGO
tanqueray dry gin, leña green juice, lime
10
PERA ESPUMOSA
sauza silver tequila, spiced pear, lime, pink grapefruit soda
10
DAILY SANGRIA CLERICÓ
rotating wine, triple sec, seasonal fruit, juice, soda
10
SPIRIT-FREE
LECHE DE FRESA 0.5%
hp juniper non-alcoholic spiced rum, strawberry, cranberry, orange, lime, coconut
8
HEINEKEN 0.0%
6
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
COCKTAILS
DE NUESTRA FAMILIA
LEÑA PALETA
dillon’s selby pineapple honey gin, blue curaçao, coconut, pineapple
18
ELDERFLOWER PISCO SOUR
el gobernador pisco, st-germain, grapefruit, lime, egg white
20
PISCO PAPER PLANE
el gobernador pisco, amaro nonino, aperol, lemon
20
SANGRIA
LAS PUMAS
st-rémy brandy, meaghers triple sec, henry of pelham cabernet-merlot, orange, cranberry, lemon, cinnamon, ginger
17
PAPAGAYO PUNCH
dillon’s selby strawberry vodka, triple sec, henry of pelham pinot grigio, mango nectar
18
GINTONICAS
EMPRESS
empress gin, passion fruit, fever-tree lemon tonic, pink peppercorn
22
BUBBLES
BUENOS AIRES 75
dillon’s selby gin, montelliana spumante, chocolate bitters, lemon, passion fruit
20
THE PINK FAIRY ARMADILLO
local spirit vodka 8, raspberry, lemon, balsamic, sparkling wine
20
AGAVE TALES
THE HAND OF GOD
dejado tequila, cilantro, lemon, lime
19
HELL’S TEETH
house-spiced sauza tequila, triple sec, lime juice, pineapple juice, syrup
19
SMOKY MARGARITA
los siete misterios mezcal, triple sec, lime juice
20
MEZCAL TRADICIONAL
LOS SIETE & WORM SALT
smoky, floral & zesty
20
SOMBRA JOVEN & WORM SALT
caramel, light smoke
24
CASAMIGOS & WORM SALT
black pepper, herbal & smoky
25
CLASSICOS
FUERTES Y ROBUSTOS
STRONG & ROBUST
BATIDA
el dorado 5 year old rum, leblon cachaça, coconut milk, passion fruit, lime
16
FERNANDITO
fernet, mexican coca-cola
17
PAPER PLANE
jim beam bourbon, aperol, amaro nonino, lemon
18
ESPRESSO MARTINI
kahlúa, smirnoff vodka, espresso, espresso beans
18
Leña
maker’s mark bourbon, cynar, luxardo maraschino, angostura bitters, demerara syrup
20
ALEGRES Y LUMINOSAS
FRESH & BRIGHT
CAIPIRINHA
leblon cachaça, lime, sugar
17
CORPSE REVIVER #2
tanqueray gin, cointreau, dillon’s selby absinthe, lillet blanc, lemon
17
PISCO SOUR
el gobernador pisco, lime, angostura bitters, egg white
17
DARK ‘N’ STORMY
gosling’s black seal rum, angostura bitters, lime, fever-tree ginger beer
17
PIÑA COLADA
el dorado 5 year old rum, coconut milk, pineapple, lime
18
PASSION FRUIT CAIPIROSKA
dillon’s selby vodka, passion fruit, lime
18
GUAVA CAIPIRINHA
leblon cachaça, guava, lime, sugar
19
OLD CUBAN
el dorado 5 year old rum, sparkling wine, lime, mint
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
lost craft ‘coastal wave’ ipa
9.95
lost craft ‘revivale’ lagered ale
9.95
beau’s ‘barn burner’ amber lager
9.95
estrella damm
12.95
BOTTLES & CANS
CRISP & REFRESHING
steam whistle pilsner (341ml)
8.5
corona (355ml)
9.5
dos equis lager (355ml)
9.5
sol lager (330ml)
9.5
kronenbourg blanc (330ml)
9.5
HOPPY & BITTER
lagunitas ipa (500ml)
11.5
CIDER & REFRESHERS
dejado tequila soda lime (473ml)
8.95
lost craft apple cider (473ml)
11
LOW-ALC & SPIRIT FREE
libra upstreet ‘pilsner’, 0.4% abv (355ml)
8.75
harmon’s half-day ‘hazy ipa’, 0.5% abv (355ml)
8.75
heineken 0.0 (330ml)
8.75
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
5oz · 750ml
nv cava brut, vita vivet, spain
20 · 85
nv cava rosé, honor rosé, spain
20 · 85
2020 xarel-lo/macabeo brut, raventós blanc de blancs, spain
25 · 110
ROSADO
5oz · 8oz · 750ml
2022 syrah-mourvedre, jean-luc colombo, provence, france
20 · 29 · 85
BLANCO
5oz · 8oz · 750ml
2023 pinot grigio, perlage, veneto, italy
16 · 22 · 68
nv viognier-verdil, neleman, valencia, spain
16 · 22 · 68
2023 chardonnay, familia conesa ‘la doncella’, castilla, spain
16 · 22 · 68
2022 antão vaz-alvarinho, rocim ‘mariana’, alentejano, portugal
16 · 22 · 68
2022 albariño, paco & lola, rías baixas, spain
19 · 28 · 74
2023 sauvignon blanc, eresma, rueda, spain
19 · 28 · 74
2022 tempranillo blanco, rioja vega, rioja spain
22 · 31 · 92
TINTO
5oz · 8oz · 750ml
2022 malbec, crios, mendoza, argentina
18 · 24 · 72
2018 tempranillo, marques de arviza ‘finca audicana’, rioja, spain
18 · 24 · 72
2022 merlo, pirineos ‘3404’, somontano, spain
18 · 24 · 72
2021 pinot noir, humberto canale ‘estate’, patagonia, argentina
20 · 29 · 85
2020 cabernet sauvignon, parés baltà ‘mas petit’, penedès, spain
20 · 29 · 85
2021 garnacha negra, sindicat la figuera, montsant, spain
20 · 29 · 85
2021 touriga nacional, maçanita, douro, portugal
22 · 31 · 92
Weekend Brunch
Served Saturday from 11am-2:30pm
BREAKFAST SAUSAGE EMPANADAS
two poached eggs, chimichurri, salsa criolla, wilted greens
28
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
PAN DE MIGA
ham & provolone cheese, jamón béchamel, fried egg
24
AVOCADO & TOAST (vg)
toasted focaccia, avocado crema, salsa criolla, grated tomato
19
VANILLA YOGHURT PARFAIT (v)
cranberry granola, blueberry preserve, fresh berries
17
LEÑA FRENCH TOAST (v)
seasonal preserves, 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 PAN CHATO (v)
argentine-style flatbread, coriander, cardamom salsa, charred fennel
12
YUCA FRIES (v)
sherry aïoli
16
SHISHITO PEPPERS (v)
chili dust, grana padano
16
LEÑA ROASTED MUSHROOMS (v)
truffle aïoli, roasted garlic, red onion salsa
17
LALA’S FRIED ‘BRAVAS’ POTATOES (v)
fermented pepper, milk aïoli
14
CARVED JAMÓN
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
25
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
sausage & peas, chiminasty sauce, two pieces
20
add empanada +1o
APPETIZERS
LOCAL BURRATA CHEESE (v)
shaved pear, toasted walnuts, frisée, mint
33
BROKEN AVOCADO SALAD (vg)
green peas, kohlrabi, clementine, cucumber, toasted pumpkin seeds, sherry vinaigrette
22
add chicken +18
add sockeye salmon fillet +19
add 8oz flat iron steak +29
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD (vg)
ají amarillo dressing, pickled squash, roasted jerusalem artichokes
18
DAILY SOUP
seasonally inspired
14
BEEF TARTARE
oyster mayonnaise, green olives, vegetable ash, crostini
24
SMOKED KINGFISH CEVICHE
gooseberries, purple potatoes, red onion, cilantro, crispy quinoa
22
ENTRÉES
LEÑA BACON BURGER
ancho bacon, cremoso cheese, jalapeño aïoli, fries
25
FRIED CAULIFLOWER (v)
black bean purée, hominy, chipotle aïoli
24
LEÑA SHORT RIB
braised short rib, mashed potatoes, broccoli, salsa criolla
30
WILD SOCKEYE SALMON
piquillo pepper, butter beans, green olives, guindilla peppers
29
ÑOQUI (v)
ricotta dumplings, maitake mushroom, artichoke, creamed leek
24
CHORIPÁN
spiced chorizo, salsa criolla, chimichurri, papo seco
19
8OZ BEEF FLAT IRON STEAK
chimichurri, fries
37
add roasted mushrooms +14
PAN DE MIGA
ham & provolone cheese, spinach, green olive relish, soft white bread, pickled jardinera, mojo rojo aïoli
19
BRAISED PORK CRESTE DI GALLO
rapini, cherry tomato sugo, calabrian chili, dill
27
(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 PAN CHATO (v)
argentine-style flatbread, coriander, cardamom salsa, charred fennel
12
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
sausage & peas, chiminasty sauce, two pieces
20
add empanada +10
LEÑA ROASTED MUSHROOMS (v)
truffle aïoli, roasted garlic, red onion salsa
17
LALA’S FRIED ‘BRAVAS’ POTATOES (v)
fermented pepper, milk aïoli
14
YUCA FRIES (v)
sherry aïoli
16
SHISHITO PEPPERS (v)
chili dust, grana padano
16
CARVED JAMÓN
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
25
APPETIZERS
DAILY SOUP
seasonally inspired
14
BEEF TARTARE
oyster mayonnaise, green olives, vegetable ash, crostini
24
PAN DE MIGA
ham & provolone cheese, spinach, green olive relish, soft white bread, pickled jardinera, mojo rojo aïoli
19
LOCAL BURRATA CHEESE (v)
shaved pear, toasted walnuts, frisée, mint
33
BROKEN AVOCADO SALAD (vg)
green peas, kohlrabi, clementine, cucumber, toasted pumpkin seeds, sherry vinaigrette
22
add chicken +18
add sockeye salmon fillet +19
add 8oz flat iron steak +29
HOUSEMADE CHORIZO FAINÁ
provoleta, salsa criolla
19
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD (vg)
ají amarillo dressing, pickled squash, roasted jerusalem artichokes
18
SEAFOOD
SCALLOP TIRADITO
sweet potato, jalapeño, grapefruit, green onion, ginger, corn nuts
21
B.C. SALT SPRING ISLAND MUSSEL PANQUEQUE
celery root, dill
24
SMOKED KINGFISH CEVICHE
gooseberries, purple potatoes, red onion, cilantro, crispy quinoa
22
ENTRÉES
LEÑA BACON BURGER
ancho bacon, cremoso cheese, jalapeño aïoli, fries
25
ÑOQUI (v)
ricotta dumplings, maitake mushroom, artichoke, creamed leek
24
FRIED CAULIFLOWER (v)
black bean purée, hominy, chipotle aïoli
24
LEÑA CLASSIC AURORA’S CHICKEN
braised whole lemon chicken, egg, saffron, mushrooms, rapini, potato purée
serves two 95
8OZ BEEF FLAT IRON STEAK
chimichurri, fries
37
add roasted mushrooms +14
CHARCOAL GRILLED GAUCHO RIB EYE CHOP
olive oil potatoes, seasonal vegetables, chimichurri, red wine veal jus
serves two 145
SEASONALLY INSPIRED PAELLA
local goods & vegetables
serves two mp
MAHI-MAHI
grilled broccoli, green onion, capers, pinenuts, currants, corn humitas
36
ELENA’S CANCIÓN INFANTIL
rabbit confit, swiss chard, rice, escargot, buttered carrots
34
VEAL MILANESA
grilled 9oz bone-in veal chop paillard, hen’s egg, white anchovies, chimichurri, yuca fries
43
WILD SOCKEYE SALMON
piquillo pepper, butter beans, green olives, guindilla peppers
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.
CHURROS (v)
warm spiced chocolate sauce
14
ALFAJORES (v)
shortbread cookies, dulce de leche, coconut
8
BURNT CHEESECAKE (v)
seasonal fruit preserve
14
COCONUT PANNA COTTA (vg)
quince jam, macerated pineapple
14
LUIS FELIPE CAKE (v)
dark chocolate crème, passion fruit coulis, dulce de leche, basil
15
(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 PAN CHATO (v)
argentine-style flatbread, coriander, cardamom salsa, charred fennel
12
YUCA FRIES (v)
sherry aïoli
16
SHISHITO PEPPERS (v)
chili dust, grana padano
16
LALA’S SPICY FRIED ‘BRAVAS’ POTATOES (v)
fermented pepper, milk aïoli
14
CARVED JAMÓN
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
25
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
sausage & peas, chiminasty sauce, two pieces
20
add empanada +10
PAN DE MIGA
ham & provolone cheese, spinach, green olive relish, soft white bread, pickled jardinera, mojo rojo aïoli
19
LEÑA BACON BURGER
ancho bacon, cremoso cheese, jalapeño aïoli, fries
25
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.
