Puerto Bravo
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | August 2021 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
Area served | The Beaches, Toronto |
Key people | Luis Bautista, Viridiana Cano |
| Products | Mexican cuisine, specializing in seafood dishes |
Puerto Bravo is a restaurant located in The Beaches neighborhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, specializing in Mexican fare.
History
The establishment focuses on culinary traditions from Mexico’s northeastern coastline, especially the Tampico region adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico. Its menu prominently features seafood, with standout dishes such as tacos filled with octopus and shrimp.
Owned and operated by the duo Luis Bautista and Viridiana Cano, both bringing professional cooking backgrounds from Mexico and Toronto, the venue initially intended to offer a fine dining experience. Nonetheless, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted them to adopt a more relaxed dining style when they launched in August 2021. Bautista has expressed plans to eventually revert to a fine-dining approach and aims to achieve a Michelin star.
Recognition
At the 2022 Toronto event, the restaurant was honored with the distinguished Bib Gourmand award from the Michelin Guide, a status it has successfully retained through 2023 and 2024. This accolade recognizes establishments delivering "exceptionally good food at moderate prices." The Michelin Guide specifically commended Puerto Bravo’s concise menu, highlighting its wera tostada made with mashed avocado, octopus, and shrimp.