Location: 1885 Drew Road, Mississauga
Website: https://www.instagram.com/palantoj0/

Pa’l Antojo is in the middle of an industrial wasteland near the airport, so it definitely qualifies as a hidden gem.  I was mostly in the area to pick up nuts from Master Delight, which I think sells the best nuts in the city.  But it’s worth the trek to check out Pa’l Antojo either way; the food is stellar.

I tried a couple of things.  I’d heard the quesabirrias (“stewed beef seasoned on a crunchy corn tortilla with cheese, cilantro, onion and beef broth”) are the thing to order here, so that was a must.

It’s very, very good, with a great contrast between the slightly crispy tortilla, the gooey cheese, and the tender beef.  Once you dip it into the very flavourful broth, you’re off to the races.  I could eat a million of these.

I also tried a pastor taco, and it was just as good, with the very generous amount of pork being crispy and abundantly tasty, and with the double layer of fresh corn tortillas complementing it perfectly.