Chef Corinna Mozo from La Cubana

About Chef Mozo

Chef Corinna Mozo is an accomplished chef and restaurateur with over three decades of culinary excellence. A 1989 graduate of Stratford Chefs School, she honed her skills under James Beard Award-winning chef Lydia Shire in Boston. As Chef de cuisine at Chez Henri (1994–1997), Corinna earned accolades from Esquire and Julia Child. She was invited to cook at the prestigious James Beard House in NYC and was named a rising star chef by Conde Nast publications and Wine Spectator after opening her first restaurant, Truc, in 1998.

In 2008, she launched Delux on Ossington in Toronto, featured among Toronto Life's top 10 best new restaurants. Expanding her vision, Corinna opened La Cubana on Roncesvalles in 2013, followed by a second location on Ossington in 2015, bringing her signature blend of Cuban-inspired cuisine to the city's vibrant food scene.

Vogue Corinna Mozo Rising Star

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Toronto Star - delux, 2014

Food Network Corinna Mozo Wall of Chefs

Food network - Wall of chefs, 2022

La Cubana is a beloved Toronto restaurant group known for serving elevated Cuban cuisine, authentic Cuban cocktails, and famous Cuban coffee.

Conceptualized by noted Chef Corinna Mozo (Delux, Toronto ; Truc, Boston), she was inspired by her great grandfather’s luncheonette in Camaguey, Cuba to bring you and elevated retro-inspired diner with authentic Caribbean flavours.

With 3 locations across the city, this family-run restaurant aims to make you feel at home and leave you well fed. Each location delivers a unique experience, blending a diverse and inclusive menu, meticulously prepared house-made offerings, and a touch of Havana’s 1950s charm.

Whether you’re looking for a casual meal or a lively dining experience, La Cubana is the perfect spot to savour the spirit of Cuba in the heart of Toronto. ¡Vien a comer!

Our Story 

Grandfather behind counter of restaurant Black & White photo
Two young men posed on a staircase smiling
Mozo Family Portrait Owners of La Cubana

    1. pressed cubano

    2. guava bbq shortrib medianoche

    3. chicken medianoche

    4. pork belly medianoche

    5. the cuban burger

    1. guava bbq shortrib plate

    2. pork shoulder plate

    3. achiote chicken plate

    4. pork belly plate

    5. veggie plate

    1. mojito

    2. margarita

    3. pina colada

    4. cuba libre

    5. el paraiso