From ceviche to jerk chicken to American comfort food, the Pan Am Food Crawl brings together 7 authentic restaurants that showcase the dishes, culture, and stories that make the Americas so diverse and so delicious. No passport needed, just bring your appetite because this trail is full of flavour.
The Pan Americas stretch from the northern reaches of Canada to the southern tip of South America, and Markham has restaurants that honour that entire journey. This is your chance to explore the flavours of Peru, Colombia, the Caribbean, the United States, and Canada, all through the talent of our local chefs. Every stop offers something different. Every dish is rooted in tradition. And every bite brings you somewhere new.
Here are the stops on this flavour-packed crawl.
The Toston Colombian Cuisine
Walking into The Toston feels like stepping into a Colombian home kitchen. The food is bright, fresh, colourful, and deeply comforting. Their arepas come griddled to perfection and stuffed with everything from cheese to pulled meats. Their empanadas are crispy and addictive.Their patacones are golden and crunchy. Every dish is made with care and rooted in tradition, whether you try bandeja paisa, arroz con pollo, or one of their many hearty soups. The flavours are warm, welcoming, and unforgettable. This stop brings the heart of Colombia to Markham, one plate at a time.
Web: Colombian Cuisine | The Toston Colombian Cuisine | Ontario
Address: 35 Karachi Dr, Markham, ON
Los Chicos
Los Chicos brings Latin American flavour to life with vibrant dishes full of colour and spice. Expect sizzling skillets, flavour packed tacos, rice bowls, quesadillas, and authentic favourites inspired by the flavours of Mexico and beyond.The atmosphere is fun and lively, and every plate arrives with bold seasoning and fresh toppings. Los Chicos captures the spirit of Latin comfort food, making it the perfect stop for anyone who loves a little heat with their meal.
Web: Peruvian Cuisine | Los Chicos Markham | Markham
Address: 5308 Hwy 7, Markham, ON
Diana’s Oyster Bar and Grill
Diana’s represents the coastal flavours of the Americas with oysters, ceviche, seafood platters, and fish dishes that taste incredibly fresh. Their oysters are sourced with care, their ceviche is citrusy and bright, and their seafood menu blends influences from both North and South American coastlines.It is the ideal stop for seafood lovers, offering flavours that feel light, refreshing, and full of clean ocean taste. From lobster rolls to clam chowder to ceviche, this is the coastal chapter of your Pan Am journey.
Web: https://markham.dianasoysterbar.com/
Address: 7501 Woodbine Avenue, Markham
Chris Jerk Caribbean Bistro
If flavour had a heartbeat, you would hear it at Chris Jerk. This restaurant brings the warmth of the Caribbean straight to Markham with plates that are smoky, spicy, aromatic, and bursting with island soul. Their jerk chicken is legendary, marinated for hours and grilled until the edges char just right. Add coconut rice, callaloo, plantains, or a flaky Jamaican patty and you have a meal that feels like you are sitting beachside in Montego Bay. What makes Chris Jerk special is their dedication to real Caribbean flavour. Every seasoning is bold, every sauce tastes handcrafted, and every dish is packed with the kind of heat that keeps you coming back for more.
Web: http://chrisjerkbistro.com/
Address: 7220 Kennedy Rd, Markham
Smash Kitchen
Smash Kitchen is comfort food turned up a level. This is the American flavour chapter of the crawl, filled with fried chicken, saucy ribs, flavour packed tacos, creamy pastas, and their famous mac and cheese that people talk about long after the meal is done. The portions are generous, the food is bold, and the menu strikes the perfect balance between home style and modern. Smash delivers the kind of dishes that make you loosen your belt and smile through every bite.
Web: http://www.smashkitchenandbar.com/
Address: 4261 Hwy 7, Unionville
Peter’s Fine Dining
Peter’s Fine Dining is a Markham icon. Stepping inside feels like entering a timeless supper club, complete with white tablecloths, warm lighting, and unforgettable hospitality. Their menu represents the Canadian chapter of the Pan Am Food Crawl with premium steaks, grilled lobster tails, fresh seafood, and classic sides that never go out of style. Peter’s is known for thirty plus years of consistency. The flavours are rich, the portions are generous, and the experience is the definition of Canadian fine dining with heart and history.
Web: https://www.petersfinedining.com/
Address: 5701 Hwy 7, Markham
Rouge River Brewery
Thirsty? Rouge River Brewery is known for its artistry of small batch craft brewing. Their pizzas are comforting, casual, and pair perfectly with their award winning beers. Think crisp crust, loaded toppings, and cheese pulls for days. The real magic here is the pairing. Every pizza compliments the brewery’s rotating lineup of ales, IPAs, stouts, and experimental brews. If you want the Canadian craft beer chapter of the Pan Am story, this is the spot to savour it.
Web: https://rougeriverbrewingcompany.com/
Address: 50 Bullock Dr. Unit 8, Markham
Your Passport to Flavour
Eight restaurants. Infinite taste. One city.
The Pan Am Food Crawl is your chance to explore the Americas through the chefs, dishes, and cultures that shape Markham’s dining scene. Whether you are travelling by plate, by palate, or by curiosity, this food crawl promises something new at every stop.
Taste the flavours. Celebrate the cultures. Experience the Americas right here in Markham.Ready to eat your way through the Pan Am region? Your culinary adventure starts here.
