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    Alimentaria Mexicana

    3.7 (93 reviews)
    PriceyMexican
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Miguel O.

    Service: The service was great and fast. We were in a rush because we were on a tour of Vancouver. We were so grateful for the tremendous service. Food: I got the Carne Asada tacos they were really delicious a hint of lime and a delicious steak layer covered in cheese. I really enjoyed this dish. I think that this is one of the best things on the menu because it was very affordable especially the kids menu version. I got the lemonade drink. It was fantastic. It may be a little sour for some, but I overall enjoyed the experience. I think they should add sour cream and salsa as a side for the quesadillas, in addition to the beans so it adds more diversification to the dish. Great quick stop to get some tacos and Mexican food. I'm sure the Mexican Coke was good too. I recommend that but I didn't get it. Honestly, if you need a quick meal, this is one of the best options. Cheers

    Isela L.

    The Server was very friendly and accommodating. Emilio was very knowledgeable . The food was very homier tasted. We order the flight coffee and pan de muerto with chocolate concha . For food tacos de birria no picture was taken but they'd been served with some consomé and salsa on the side You also get some tortilla chips for snack.(free of charge) . Over all great ambience and food.

    Pastor tacos
    Jennifer M.

    I had a layover in Vancouver and wanted to do a bit of exploring and choose to go to Granville island. It's an area know for its shops, public market and fresh seafood. Magical. And what did I want to eat? Mexican Pork Pastor. Hey, ya want what ya want sometimes. It was delicious - I'd go back!

    Outdoor covered dining
    Annette M.

    Great location Great staff Good for indoor dining Great hot outdoor dining Delicious menu Fresh tasting Delicious drinks Great for large crowds Great for intimate dining

    Birria tacos

    Wonderful! We ordered the birtia tacos and they were delicious. The meat was tender and flavorful and the tortillas were handmade and soft. Comes with pickled onions, consume, and cilantro. Highly recommend. Our server was very friendly and helpful. Environment is clean and nicely decorated. They have a drink menu for the coffee shop that you can order from while in the restaurant, or you can just order from the coffee bar itself. Their cafe drinks are flavorful Mexican coffee and hot chocolate.

    Lunch for Mushroom Tostada and Horchatal.
    Nami N.

    First time came to the Alimentaria Mexicana and ate a nice lunch. I ordered Mushroom Tostada and Horchatal. It was a good combination of meal and Mexican drink. I looked menu but I don't know what I wanted to eat. So I asked staff and got a good order for my meal. If you are confused about the menu, I recommend that you ask the staff at the restaurant. The interior is casual and there is seating outside. I will be back!

    Carne asada and queso tacos
    Michele T.

    Lunch time and we wanted to try this place as we heard about their tostadas. However, the only tostada on their lunch menu was the mushroom one. Decided on the carne asada con queso tacos instead, and hubs went with the Flank steak. Hubs liked the flavor of his steak and the veggies that accompanied the dish. He also liked the flour tortillas, although he would've liked a couple more. The tacos were also good - just the right amount of saltiness from the cheese and not too oily. There were 3 tacos in the order, and they were actually quite filling. Pretty busy place, and we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. Our waitress was friendly and checked on us often. Would still like to return to try the tostadas.

    Laura T.

    This is the second time I've dined here & I really enjoy the food here. It's on the pricer side but lovely to have as a nicer meal out & definitely will dine here again in the future. My friend joined me for supper this weekend. Once a table was determined for us (inside), we observed how popular the covered patio is in the evening. We agreed that sitting inside the restaurant is our preference in the evening. To start we shared some guac & chips (this was the largest bowl we've ever had of guac & chips - giant chip pieces too!). It had sprouts & sunflower seeds on the guac (beautifully garnished) and very tasty guac (we both recommend using the guac on the fish tacos too). The fish tacos are only 2 tacos per plate (other tacos 3) but each had a very large breaded piece of fish. It was filling but completely messy. It truly tasted great - like all the messiest foods do (in my opinion) & you'll need extra napkins to the table right away! I thought it was nice that we were asked about preference of salsa hotness (an effort to customize the meal). I wanted something a bit more of a kick than mild, so we both expected there would be another salsa cup arriving for me but that didn't happen. Meal was still very delicious even with the mild salsa. We actually didn't have room to even consider dessert after tacos. The mocktail was really interesting (sorry forget the name!), wasn't overly sweet & a darker red colour. We did find it a bit odd that the waitress & any other waitstaff seemed to not attend our table & general area after our plates were removed. Maybe it was the timing of the other tables starting into their food & we simply were forgotten about being there earlier than the others around us? I would of asked for a coffee or maybe even another type of mocktail if someone checked in with our table. After all, we visited so long that our water jug sat empty for a good 20 min before we finally got our bill. Things I really liked here... -Good size of servings. -They have lovely plated presentations (the guac was beautiful but I was too hungry to bother fighting with iPhone photo storage availability and honestly, just ofer that guac!). -Their mocktail choices make you still feel like you're drinking something special. -The restaurant table & size can accommodate families, larger groups, couples & friends gathering. -Large menu so lotschoices. -Food comes out decently quick. -Lighting (at evening) is easy on my sensitive eyes in the dining area (further back into the restaurant & bathrooms is brighter). -Lower & well spaced tables good for someone with a walker or wheelchair to navigate/be seated without stressing about asking for the right table area on your reservation. -Flat entrance & no change of levels in restaurant (but I didn't see accessible buttons for the main door or patio door). -The bathroom stalls are an open to any gender with one large entry point. -There's 1 handicap bathroom outside of this area so no navigating around other people to access a stall that works good for your needs (granted due to the openess of gender bathrooms, the handicap bathroom unfortunately is occupied by very abled people too). -Returning from the bathrooms, there's a giant wall full of their branded items to purchase. It's not something one would see from the restaurant seating area but cool idea for Granville Island edible souvenirs or if you really liked something from the restaurant & definitely nice use of space. Things that could use a little extra umph to bring the experience up to the level of food price... -The bathroom stalls (including the handicap) were in need of care & attention. That should be done regularly & often if everyone is sharing one bathroom area with each other... -there's random amount of spots around this location for parking options, but nothing specifically designated towards this restaurant (that either of us could see). Nor was there an ask if parking could be validated for us. -Restaurant has a louder environment. Not the loudest I've encountered but would give some challenges visiting over a meal for those sensitive to louder environments or with hearing aids. Maybe that might be why some chose to the covered patio area vs inside. -As we went last minute to Granville Island & early on an Sat. evening, we forgot to call to check on reservations needed. However, we were only 2 people, tables visibly free (most not seated until we were long finished with our meal) & no line-up when we arrived (earlier in the traditional supper time frame). Yet we were made to feel "very lucky" to be seated. Same vibe I recall from last year but on a weeknight too. So if you want to avoid that long awkward wait as you stare at empty tables, just call ahead. Overall, a good meal, lovely location to grab food or drinks on Granville Island (I bet it's awesome people watching during the day on the patio!) & for the most part decently accommodating for mobility & sensitivities.

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    Always a great lunch when visiting Granville island with family & friends. Unique fare and great tacos.

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