Balam Toronto Menu Overview
Discover a vibrant taste of Mexico at Balam Toronto, nestled in the heart of Old Toronto. This authentic Mexican eatery offers a rich menu that brings together traditional flavors and fresh ingredients, perfect for food lovers and adventurous palates alike. Whether you're craving classic tacos or indulgent empanadas, Balam's diverse selection promises an unforgettable dining experience.
Starters
Kick off your meal with an enticing range of starters that showcase the vibrant Mexican spirit. From the crispy golden Chicken Empanada Rojo filled with tender chicken and tangy red sauce, to the Choriqueso Empanada blending spicy chorizo and melted cheese, these dishes offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors. For a vegetarian option, the Cheese Empanada wrapped in traditional corn dough, complemented by fresh lettuce and sour cream, is a delight. Other must-tries include the Guac & Chips with creamy guacamole and crispy tortilla chips, and the Nachos Mexican Style, layered with nacho cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, pico de gallo, and a drizzle of cream.
- Chicken Empanada Rojo: Corn dough, chicken, red sauce, lettuce, grated cheese, sour cream
- Choriqueso Empanada: Corn dough, chorizo, cheese, lettuce, grated cheese, sour cream
- Cheese Empanada: Corn dough, cheese, lettuce, grated cheese, sour cream
- Guac & Chips: Triangled fried tortilla, guacamole
- Nachos Mexican Style: Chips, nachos cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, pico de gallo, cream
Mains
Balam Toronto's main dishes feature authentic Mexican classics crafted with care and quality ingredients. Tacos are a highlight, with options like Suadero Tacos filled with simmered beef, onions, cilantro, and lime, or the rich Birria Tacos served with melted cheese and a flavorful consommé for dipping. The menu also offers Taco de Lengua, featuring tender beef tongue, and Taco de Carnitas, with succulent pork seasoned with fresh onions and lime. For chicken lovers, the Taco de Tinga de Pollo combines pulled chicken in chipotle tomato sauce with traditional garnishes.
- Suadero Tacos: Simmered beef, onions, cilantro, lime
- Birria Tacos with Consommé: Braised beef, cheese, consommé
- Taco de Lengua: Beef tongue, onions, cilantro, lime
- Taco de Carnitas: Pork, onions, cilantro, lime
- Taco de Tinga de Pollo: Pulled chicken, chipotle tomato sauce, onions, cilantro, lime
Other notable mains include the Quesabirria Con Consomé, featuring a crispy pan-fried shell filled with shaved beef and cheese, served with consommé for dipping. The Tostadas de Pollo offer a delightful crunch with fried tortillas topped with refried beans, pulled chicken, cheese, and hot sauce. Enchiladas come stuffed with pulled chicken, cheese, and a choice of green or red sauce, accompanied by Mexican style rice and beans. For a hearty breakfast or brunch, options like Huevos a la Mexicana with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, onions, serrano pepper, tortillas, and beans are available, as well as the classic Huevos Rancheros with sunny side up eggs over fried corn tortillas and red sauce.
- Quesabirria Con Consomé: Crispy pan-fried shell, shaved beef, cheese, consommé
- Tostadas de Pollo: Fried tortillas, refried beans, pulled chicken, sour cream, cheese, hot sauce
- Enchiladas: Corn tortillas, pulled chicken, green or red sauce, cheese, red onion, cream, Mexican rice, beans
- Huevos a la Mexicana: Scrambled eggs, tomatoes, onions, serrano pepper, tortillas, beans
- Huevos Rancheros: Sunny side up eggs, fried corn tortillas, red sauce, tortillas, beans
Desserts
While Balam Toronto's menu focuses heavily on savory delights, the option to indulge in traditional Mexican desserts rounds out the meal beautifully, complementing the rich and bold flavors found throughout the menu.
Drinks
Balam Toronto offers a selection of refreshing drinks to accompany your meal, including classic Mexican beverages and coffee to enhance your dining experience. Though the establishment does not serve alcoholic beverages, the focus on quality and authenticity remains strong across their drink options.
Specialties and Unique Offerings
Among the standouts, the Quesabirria Con Consomé is a signature dish that combines a crispy pan-fried tortilla filled with shaved beef and cheese, served alongside a rich consommé for dipping. Equally notable are the Tortas, traditional stuffed Mexican sandwiches where you can choose your filling for a personalized bite of Mexico. For those seeking vegetarian options, the menu is thoughtfully accommodating with dishes like the Taco Dorados de Papa, featuring crispy shells loaded with stewed potatoes, queso fresco, and salsa de molcajete.
- Quesabirria Con Consomé: Crispy shell, shaved beef, cheese, consommé dip
- Tortas: Stuffed sandwiches with a choice of fillings
- Taco Dorados de Papa: Crispy shell, stewed potato, lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream, salsa de molcajete
