Margarita's Latin Fusion
The Glebe, Ottawa
Restaurant in Ottawa, Canada
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Margarita's Latin Fusion is a practical pick for a casual Bank Street night when the group wants Latin-leaning food and a social room rather than a formal Ottawa dining experience. It is easier to justify for friends, drinks, flexible plans than for a high-stakes special occasion where price, chef, menu details need to be clear in advance.
About Margarita's Latin Fusion
Margarita's Latin Fusion is an Ottawa venue with a casual dress code and evening hours through much of the week. Consider it when its schedule fits your plans, especially later in the week, avoid assuming specific menu details, pricing, chef information, or service formats that are not published.
Book it for a casual night, not a formal dining test
The clearest detail is the schedule: Margarita's Latin Fusion is closed on Monday; open Tue, Wed, Thu from 5–11 PM; open Fri from 5 PM–2 AM; open Sat from 11 AM–2 AM; and open Sun from 11 AM–10 PM. Dress is casual. It does not list awards, a named chef, a tasting format, a price tier, or specific menu signatures, so the smarter expectation is a casual Ottawa outing rather than a fine-dining benchmark.
For readers seeking broader Ottawa dining context, compare it with other named options only on the basics you can confirm for your own plans, such as timing, location in Ottawa, the kind of evening your group wants. Margarita's Latin Fusion is best treated as a candidate when its hours and casual dress code match the occasion.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose Margarita's Latin Fusion when the schedule works for your plans, particularly if you need an Ottawa option open later on Friday or Saturday. If you are comparing other Ottawa venues, you might also look at CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa, Cantina Gia, Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP, Med Supper Club, or Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine Ottawa, depending on what kind of outing you are organizing.
The main limitation is the lack of public detail around price, chef, menu signatures, reservations, seating, dietary accommodations. That makes it a better fit for plans where hours and a casual dress code are enough to decide, a less certain pick for a milestone meal where every detail needs to be confirmed in advance. For broader planning, use our full Ottawa restaurants guide, then branch into our full Ottawa bars guide if the meal is part of a longer itinerary.
For comparison, keep the decision grounded in confirmed details rather than assumptions. Margarita's Latin Fusion has Ottawa hours and a casual dress code; beyond that, confirm current menus, prices, booking policies, accessibility details directly before making plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 873 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W4, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- margaritascanada.com
- Phone
- +16132332523
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Margarita's sits like a friendly neighbourhood outpost on Bank Street, the kind of independent place that grows naturally from its community. The copy emphasizes the characterful, unplanned nature of this dining strip and positions the restaurant as an accessible, locally minded spot for regulars and visitors alike. The kitchen leans into a hemisphere-wide Latin fusion approach rather than single-country specialization, which keeps the mood adventurous and informal. Expect an approachable, unpretentious atmosphere where the menu's range—rather than formal technique—defines the experience, and where the neighbourhood context shapes both the crowd and the tempo.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood destination that works for casual meetups and after-work detours as well as weekend brunches and late-night visits. Its location on Bank Street makes it walkable from nearby residential pockets and reachable by transit, so it suits locals looking for a regular spot and visitors staying south of downtown. Because the menu spans multiple Latin traditions, it also makes for social meals where groups trade plates and sample the kitchen’s range. The setting and format skew relaxed rather than formal, making it easy to drop in without fuss.
Ordering Tips
The menu emphasizes Latin-fusion breadth, so order with variety in mind: the signature Pork Belly Bites and Ceviche highlight different registers of the kitchen, while the Pollo Torta and Steak Torta show the take on handhelds. Given the restaurant’s fusion approach—mixing Colombian, Mexican and Caribbean influences—the safest way to judge a night’s execution is to sample across those modes rather than stick to a single category. Share plates so you can compare textures and flavor profiles across the menu and let the group decide which riffs work best that evening.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, colorful, and inviting decor with Latin-inspired touches creating a lively yet cozy atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Pork Belly Bites
- Ceviche
- Pollo Torta
- Steak Torta
Planning details
Location
873 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W4, Canada · Directions
Also consider
If You Can't Get In
Try Cantina Gia if the group wants a warmer dinner-room feel with Italian direction, or CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa if the priority is a larger, easier group setup. For a cuisine-specific alternative, Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine Ottawa is the clearer Turkish option.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Compared with Med Supper Club and Cantina Gia, Margarita's Latin Fusion is the better fit when the group wants a Latin-leaning, casual-social dinner rather than a more defined supper-club or Italian plan. Pick Med Supper Club for a more styled night out; pick Cantina Gia when pasta and wine are the brief; pick Margarita's when flexibility matters more than a tightly framed cuisine lane.
CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa is the safer choice for beer, big groups, low-friction crowd-pleasing. Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP makes sense only when the meal is attached to a movie plan. Margarita's is more restaurant-first than those two, but it is not the pick for diners who want a documented chef-driven menu.
For a more cuisine-specific comparison, Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine Ottawa is the better bet when the table wants Turkish cooking in a clearer traditional lane. Margarita's works better for a mixed group looking for Latin-fusion energy and an easier booking target in Ottawa.
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Compare Margarita's Latin Fusion
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Margarita's Latin Fusion | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Med Supper Club | Ottawa | No published awards |
| CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Cantina Gia | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine Ottawa | Ottawa | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Margarita's Latin Fusion?
Hours show evening service Tue through Fri, with openings from 11 AM on Sat and Sun. Margarita's Latin Fusion is closed on Monday; open Tue, Wed, Thu from 5–11 PM; Fri from 5 PM–2 AM; Sat from 11 AM–2 AM; and Sun from 11 AM–10 PM. Specific lunch offerings are not listed.
Can Margarita's Latin Fusion accommodate groups?
Group accommodations are not listed. If you are planning for several people, contact Margarita's Latin Fusion directly to confirm reservation options, seating, any current policies.
Is Margarita's Latin Fusion good for a special occasion?
It may work for a casual occasion if the hours suit your plans, especially with late closing times on Fri and Sat. For a formal milestone meal, confirm menu, pricing, reservations, any special arrangements directly before booking.
What are alternatives to Margarita's Latin Fusion in Ottawa?
Other Ottawa options to compare include Cantina Gia, Med Supper Club, CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa, Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP, Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine Ottawa. Check each venue directly for current hours, menus, booking details.
Can I eat at the bar at Margarita's Latin Fusion?
Bar seating is not listed. If you want a bar seat or plan to arrive late, contact Margarita's Latin Fusion directly to confirm the current setup.
Does Margarita's Latin Fusion handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodation details are not listed. Guests with strict dietary needs should speak with the venue directly before visiting.
What should I wear to Margarita's Latin Fusion?
The dress code is casual. A neat casual outfit is the safest choice for Margarita's Latin Fusion in Ottawa.
