Mario’s Bbq

I have been coming to Mario’s bbq chicken since they open on Dundas and Hurantario that’s about 22 year’s they’re very good food and very good potatoes very good rice and chicken but their attitude towards customers has gone down the drain their quality of food has dropped dramatically it’s just that their heads are in the clouds when you order the dinner the portion of the chicken should be all the same the chicken should be served hot fresh and juicy not dry and dehydrated and cold it’s just that they just don’t care about their customers there heads are in clouds and they think they have the best food without any getting any criticism or feedback from the customer if the customer has a problem they should replace the dinner right away without any hassle or questions in the restaurant business customer service and customers are number 1. If you do go there make sure you get the chicken right off the grill and before she cuts it make sure you’re happy with the chicken otherwise she’ll give you the worst chicken that she has are the coldest chicken they have from the heater box not from the grill so it is not fresh and hot and juicy if you get it from the heater box tell her that you do not want it from the heater box and if she asks you why tell her it is not hot and fresh and juicy.

Great food but can be a hit and miss. Today the chicken was really dry, rice was uncooked and oh my the lady taking the order whom I assume is the owner gave the worst customer service ever. The jane location is much better.

I very very very rarely say anything bad about a food place — especially 1^st visit, and give 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, even 5^th chances but after yesterday I definitely must say what happened and no second chances this time. Why can’t I give 0 stars? This doesn’t even deserve 1 star.
My very first — and very last — visit to Mario’s BBQ. When I got there it was busy. I had the spicy grilled chicken, while not bad was nothing special and some of it was burnt. Yes, there is a difference between grilled and burnt. The old woman behind the counter was not friendly. I know a person can’t smile ²⁴⁄₇ but when working with the public make an effort to be polite to your customers.
The man in line behind me politely told her he doesn’t want burnt potato balls that were on display/​for sale. She raises her voice and yells at him «THEY’RE NOT BURNT! THEY’RE CRISP!» A blind man could see the potatoes were burnt. There was no «sorry» or «okay, I won’t give you the burnt ones.» Rude! That is NOT Customer Service!
So much more to say as to what else happened but surely you get the idea, and obviously I do not recommend this place. Keep in mind, I usually give places many chances, but when there are no second chances, there’s a very good reason for it.
My first and my last visit not because some of my chicken was burnt but because the person working there was rude.

Picked up some food here this past weekend. Burnt potato balls dry rice. Chicken was meh and they give less sauce. Not surprised shame on me

Mario’s the best and the worst Portuguese chicken place in Mississauga. I have had a love hate relationship with them for the past 15 years. They were in Dundas, east of Hwy 10 and then they moved further east on Dundas and now on Hurontario and King.
My issues in the past very incredibly poor customer service. If you spoke Portuguese you would definitely get better service. But the chicken was so good that I would put up with being ignored and sneered at (that was at the first location).
If you manage to get some chicken straight off the grill it is amazing! However, if you get there when they have too much inventory, you might get a dry burnt piece of chicken.
After finding out about their new location from a Unilocal review, I rushed back. My first visit was good. Then I went back and they were closed. They have inconsistent hours. Monday and Tuesday until 8 then Wed to Sat until 9 and then Sunday until 7.
On my last visit, the grill was filled with half chickens so I ordered 2, spicy. They go into the back and put 2 half chickens into a bag. Have a look at the attached picture.
Sorry Mario’s I can’t take it anymore. You stress me out and playing lotto with my chicken meal is not my idea of fun. There are other places.

I grew up eating Portuguese chicken from Mario’s BBQ. My parents used to pick this up all the time from its previous location just east of Hurontario and Dundas, and I can say that, despite the move, for the most part, the experience still stands the test of time — portions are still very large, and the hot sauce slathered all over the chicken is still unbelievably delicious.
Note that the chicken is most likely oilier than you’re used to. The chicken is coated in both hot sauce and oil, but it’s super flavourful. The skin isn’t overtly crispy (it’s soaked in sauce, after all), but overall, very delicious. The chicken is definitely the standout; the fried rice is usually pretty average (but tastes great with hot sauce all over it — can you tell I love my hot sauce?) and the potatoes can sometimes be a little bland. But, when eaten together, everything melds together very well, especially when the sauce from the chicken drizzles over everything else — their hot sauce is magic.
On our last visit, for two people, we ordered the «family special» that includes a whole chicken, a medium tray stuffed with fried rice, and a medium tray stuffed with potatoes, for a little over $ 20. Great value and portion size — we had enough for dinner the next day!

On my quest to try Portuguese food I decided to try this spot based on fairly good Unilocal reviews.
Geez I wish I could go back in time. So I wanted a whole chicken, rack of ribs, large potatoes/​rice and a salad.
Guy working there accommodated me and told me he could make it happen for $ 70, np. I took the food to go.
Let me first just say the first red flag for me should have been when I walked in and saw all the dirty tables with bits of food left over from people eating and how the food in the buffet looked like it had been sitting there for a long time.
Honestly nobody there seemed friendly and even though the guy behind the counter accommodated me by putting together an order for me he seemed like he did not want to be there at all.
My chicken was okay, ribs??? So tough I couldn’t even hardly get it down with water, not fall off the bone at all. Rice meh., Potatoes!!! Effing burnt! Yes I got served effin burnt potatoes!
Really upset about that and that’s why I gave this place a 1* only. How can you serve your customers burnt food???
Never will I come back.

I was excited when I went, but I think I need to go back again to get a better sense.
They were out of ribs when we got there so we didn’t’ get to try this! The chicken piece I got was moist, skin was pack full of spices and delicious. My friend’s piece was dry.
The potatoes were okay, I liked Brasas better for those. The Portuguese tart was really good, creamy and not overly sweet :)
Service was nice, friendly, like we’ve been regulars forever!
The tables were covered with sauce and previous diner’s garbage. We cleared it off as best as we could, definitely a take out place.

Work at the hospital and our group frequently order from this place… The chicken is always fresh… Juicy and perfectly cooked… We always call in before we pick up Cuz the line during lunch hour can get really long at times… The potatoes are really flavorful as well… Good choice for dine in as well…

Awesome traditional Portuguese BBQ chicken joint. I grew up going to Portuguese weddings and family gatherings and it took me right back to my youth.
Chicken is served right off the grill. Juicy and delicious. Served with rice and potato balls just the way it should be.
I’m jonesing already for my next visit.

Very fast and friendly service. The chicken was moist and the piri piri hot sauce was delicious. Got steamed vegetables which was good. Next time i will try the potatoes and rice when i can eat carbs again. $ 10 for half chicken meal. I will be back often!

Mario’s Bbq is definitely a solid choice for Portuguese chicken. Obviously, I can’t help but compare it to Brasas. I think the chicken is pretty close but Brasas’ chicken wins, as it is better seasoned in my opinion. That’s not to say that there’s something wrong with Mario’s chicken. Just a personal preference, I suppose.
In all other aspects, Mario’s Bbq wins. There are far better choices for side dishes. Portions are more generous. The service is great — very friendly, chatty, smiles everywhere (so, like, total opposite of Brasas). The prices are better. Location is more convenient — right in the middle of Mississauga (totally depends where you live though).
I highly recommend it. I’ll be back there soon!

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I’ve been meaning to try this place for a while now… But I thought to myself, «this place can’t be better than my Portuguese go to place, Brasas»… Well, it definitely is really close Brasas’ flavour. The customer service was awesome, smiling friendly faces and the owners son even made small talk with me. The potions are huge, and the prices are right! I am definitely thinking about using Mario’s to cater my next event… I was that satisfied!
I give the food a 4.5÷5 but because of their stellar service they get a 5 in my opinion. Their chicken had a nice crunch on the skin … I love that the skin wasn’t soggy but… It was a tadddd weeeee bit on the dry side and the potatoes could use a bit of herbs or seasoning to jazz it up. The hot sauce isn’t too spicy and provides great flavour, and they even sell bottles of the sauce right at the cash. All In all I was pleasantly surprised at this family owned business. I am a little sad it took me so long to discover it. You’ve gotta try it!

Always hits the spot, Marios Bbq is by far the best for Portuguese take out in Mississauga.
Service is quick, Staff is friendly, Especially the owners younger son, He is very courteuos with customers at all times, Excellent customer service. The chicken is prepared to perfection full of flavour and usually never dry like other places.
Ill be back soon Thanks!

I love Mario’s BBQ. Ever since they were a little take out place on Dundas which has now turned into a money mart.
Their food is delicious and flavourful. Prices are great and the portions are way more than what you pay for.
Im so happy they launched their own piri piri sauce in a bottle because it is mouthwatering. I truly believe their food is a good reflection of Portuguese BBQ.
Highly recommend to anyone looking for catering, a quick bite alone or for family!

Mario’s BBQ is the better than Nando’s.
I’ve been coming here for a couple years and they’ve always been consistent. Rotisserie chicken grilled just right, smothered with their home made Piri Piri sauce.
Happy they renovated the place in January to allow better indoor seating (their takeout & sit-​in menu were different)
Make sure you grab a bottle of their Piri Piri sauce on your way out, it’s addictive!

Mario’s is solid Portuguese chicken. Sometimes can be on the dry side, but overall good value and good flavours. The potatoes are the bomb, add some piri piri sauce to them and its a party in your mouth!
One time I had a poor experience with possible food poisoning which I attribute to the lady behind the counter using the same tongs for raw and cooked chicken. Which might have been an accident, because I have come here SEVERAL times and never had an issue before.

This is a hidden gem located in the heart of Mississauga. We decided to give this place a go seeing that it had pretty decent reviews. The last time I tried Portuguese chicken was at Nandos and this place was 10 times better, the food had a very authentic taste. You could tell by the heart and soul they put into making their food. Immediately, when we walked into the mom and pop restaurant we were greeted with a smile. The gentleman who served us gave us recommendations of what to order and even gave us an extra side to try even though the grilled chicken meal came with two sides.
The portions were very generous that we were able to share it between the two of us. It was $ 12 for a half grilled chicken and two sides. We opted for rice, mushrooms and macaroni and cheese, all of which were cooked to perfection.
The only thing that loses a star was that the chicken was a bit oily. I guess they must have soaked in oil or the sauce to let the flavour set in. So expect the meal to be heavy especially if you are eating it alone.
If you’re looking for a place to try delicious Portuguese chicken, come to Mario’s bbq.

I came here for the first time tonight after craving Mcdonalds right beside it but the line was too long. I was intrigued by the bbq smell and delicious looking grilled chicken. After looking at the menu I ordered a half chicken dinner with 2 sides. I wanted the rice and mushrooms and politely asked if I could have some macoroni salad and the owner gladly gave me some. The total was $ 12 which included my bottle of water. What a deal! The portiom was massive and it tasted even better!
The owner even told me that if I ate it and did not like it, he would give me my money back no questions asked! So I was up for the challenge and the chicken was sssooo delicious! The hot sauce thrown on the rice was even better!
I will definitely be coming back here for more eats and treats!

Mr Mario, if I could meet you I would kiss your forehead for blessing me with the taste of your piri piri sauce. ½ Chicken Dinner = Half of a GOOD SIZED chicken and two sides (I opted for roasted potato’s and veggie mix). Lets just begin by saying that for years, I have been really health conscious. I would plan meals, meal prep, and worked out 5 days a week. Hence, the reason for my big love of roasted chicken. Chicken is Chicken, which is mostly dry when roasted with dry rub. Regardless, the chicken is as delicious as can be, perfectly salty just like I like it. Potato’s were nice and plumped, not salted but oven grilled to perfection, veggies tender. For 10 bucks, I cant complain, its honestly big enough to feed two.