Lula Lounge
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Lula hosts the best local and international salsa, jazz and world music every week of the year. Weekends are always Latin but on a weeknight you might hear rock, blues, African, South Asian or reggae. Regardless of the genre, Lula is about fantastic live music and the things that go with that - great food, drinks and dancing. Partnering with Lula Music and Arts Centre, Lula offers dinner and dancing packages every Friday and Saturday. Friday, Saturday and Sunday brunch always include a beginner dance lesson. more... See more text

Cuisine type

  • Spanish,

Atmosphere

  • Casual,

Products and Services

  • Dance Club - Latin/Salsa,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
1585 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1T9
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Call For Details: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
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  • $11 To $25,

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Meet the owner

Lula Lounge has established itself as the go-to venue in Toronto for world-music, Latin-jazz, salsa dancing, and an unmatched big-band concert experience. The stage also hosts classical music, spoken word and burlesque performances. “Basically anything that doesn’t have a home in the greater Toronto scenes, they find a little bit of a home here,” says co-owner, Jose Ortega.

Jose has been providing a home for Toronto’s eclectic music scene since 2000 when he began throwing parties in his old apartment, just a few blocks from Lula’s current location. He recalls asking his friend Mike Sobreira to provide salsa lessons to some friends gathering in his loft. “The first Monday night eight people came. And then the following Monday night twelve people came, and it just grew,” he recalls. Friends of friends returned week after week bringing food and drinks until the weekly salsa gatherings took on a life of their own.

Seeing the potential, Jose and his business partner, Jose Nieves, established a not-for-profit artistic collective called Open City — a confluence of artists, spoken word, music, food and dancing. Their first party attracted over 700 people and after two years of operating out of Jose’s apartment, the business partners decided they needed a proper venue.

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Menu & Prices

APPETIZERS MENU - Lula Lounge

Sopa Estacional

A delicious soup prepared using the finest ingredients that the season has to offer. Please ask your server for details on the kitchen’s current offering.

Arugula Salad

Peppery baby arugula garnished with sweet watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, and sunflower seeds in a bright citrus vinaigrette.

Add grilled flank steak $4.00 Add sautéed shrimp $5.00

Dip Trio

Three fresh, housemade dips – including guacamole, fire-roasted tomato salsa, and refried bean dip, served with a variety of fresh tortilla, plantain, and yuca chips.

Chimichurri Beef

Grilled strips of tender, seasoned flank steak, served with Argentinian chimichurri and criolla salad.

Summer Shrimp Cocktail

Five plump shrimp, poached in white wine and herbs, then chilled and served with a zesty, fresh mango cocktail sauce.

Alas de Pollo

Crispy, seasoned chicken wings, tossed in our dry Cajun rub, and served with sour cream. Like it hot? Try our housemade Caribbean hot sauce, either on the side or tossed on your wings!

Patatas Bravas

A Spanish favourite - potato fries tossed in smoked paprika and topped with a chipotle aioli and scallions.

Queso Fundido

A warm, melted cheese spread served with grilled crostini. Selection changes often; ask your server for tonight's offering!

MAINS

Grilled Striploin Steak

An 8oz AAA striploin, grilled to your liking, and served with a sauté of caramelized onion, mushrooms, new potato and bacon, and accompanied by refreshing criolla salad and salsa verde.

Add $4.00

Burrito Lula

A flour tortilla stuffed with rice and refried beans, aged cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and peppers, and your choice of: jerk chicken, pulled pork, or vegetarian. Garnished with enchilado sauce, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Served with chili lime coleslaw.

Cajun Catfish Fillet

An oven-roasted, cajun-spiced catfish fillet, served atop coconutrice, and accompanied by a lively Louisiana-style creole stew.

Grilled Pork Loin

Medallions of brined, grilled pork loin, served atop a fingerling potato salad with peas, corn, black beans, peppers and scallions, accompanied by a pineapple mostarda sauce

Vegan Feijoada

Lula's veggie version of Brazil's national dish! A hearty mix of peppers, black beans, portobello mushrooms, tofu & eggplant in a savoury sauce, served atop our rice & beans and garnished with kale & orange.

Add enchilado pulled pork or jerk chicken $2.00

DESSERTS

The menu listed above is offered à la carte for dinner events occuring Sunday to Thursday.
Appetizers range in price from $8 to $13. Main courses vary in price from $19 to $26. And our delicious house-made desserts are $8 each.

Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake

A rich, flourless chocolate cake, infused with espresso and Kahlua. Served with Chantilly cream & fresh fruit coulis

Torta de Tres Leches

Our take on the classic Latin dessert: a light sponge cake, bathed in a sweet rum cream, and served atop a fresh peach purée. Garnished with Chantilly cream and blueberries

Plato de Frutas

A plate of fresh, seasonal fruits, served with a cinnamon cream for dipping.

Mousse de Maracuja

Our version of one of Brazil's most popular desserts! A creamy passion fruit mousse, infused with Callebaut white chocolate, and served with a house-made biscot

Late Night Snack MENU - Lula Lounge

sopa Estacional

A dellcios soup prepared using the finest ingredients has to offer please ask your server for details on the kitchen's offering

$8.00

Spinach and Kale salad

Shredded kale and tender baby spinach combined with shaved radish,red onion,green peas and basil,tossed in a savoury red wine vinaigrette

$10.00

Dip Trio

Three fresh,housemade dips-including guacamole,fire-roasted tamato salsa,and refried bean dip,served with a variety of fresh tortilla,plantain,and yuca chips

$12.00 Add Sour cream $2.00

Alas de pollo

A 1/2 pound of crispy,seasoned chicken wings,tossed in our dry cajun rub,and served with sour cream Like it hot? Try our house made Carbbean hot sauce,either on the side or tossedo on your wings

$8.00 (1/2 pound) Pound of wings $14.00

Taro Fries

Crispy fries made of taro root (also known as ocumo in Venezuela)served with our homemade Majo aioli (Orange and garlic) for dipping

$8.00

Colombian Style Empanaads

Golden,crisp pastry,stuffed with potato and your choice of meat or vegetables,served with a pico de dipping sauce

$12.00

Queso Fundido

A warm,melted cheese spread served with grilled crostini,choose from one of three delicious blends Cheddar and jalapeno,smoked Provoline and Spinach,or Mozzarella with Mrxicon

Chorizo $10.00 add Tortilla Chips $2.00

Platter Option

All 3 spreads with grilled crostinis & tortilla Chips

$27.00

Snack Platter for 2

A sampling of some of our snacks,perfect for sharing.Includes a half-pound of our Cajun lime rubbed chicken wings,fresh peach tortilla chips with fire roasted tomato salsa,two empanadas and taro roots fires with Mojo aioli

$23.00

Dessret

Torta de Tres Leches

Our take on the classic Latin dessert a light sponge cake,bathed in a sweet rum cream,and served atop a fresh peach puree Gamished with Chantilly cream and blueberries

$8.00

Poached Paer

An ontario Bosc pear,gently poached in spiced red wine,served with crème anglaise ,cin cotto,and a pistachio bescotti

$8.00

Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake

A rich,Flourless Chocolate cake,infused with espresso and Kahlua Served with Chantilly cream and fresh fruit coulis

$8.00

Trio de Natillas

Three Delicious custards on one palte includes dark chocolate and green Marnier custard,classic French vanilla crème brulee and refreching lemon ginger custard Served with a fresh baked cookie

$8.00

Beverages MENU - Lula Lounge

Drink

Reds,Whites,Spakling wine,sangria,Agua

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