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Alimentaria Mexicana

3.7 (101 reviews)
PriceyMexican
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:15 pm

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Large tortilla soup
Anna J.

The large tortilla soup is more filling than it looks, very tasty (though I prefer versions with chicken). Service is quick and friendly. Ambience is nice but acoustics may be overstimulating for HSPs when full/busy. I have been a few times and rounded up my rating because of restaurant consistency. All the tacos are also yummy. Coffee flight a bit too sweet for my taste buds.

Steve A.

This place was a pleasant surprise since it's in an area frequented mostly by tourists. I wasn't expecting that much, but their Mexican food is actually really terrific, quite authentic, and their margaritas are top-notch. I would definitely return to this place as my top pick of restaurants in Granville Island.

Birria Tacos
Lori D.

This place was pretty good. We stopped here during a tour of Granville Island because we wanted something light and a place where we could sit down and relax for a bit. They have both patio and indoor seating. It also looked like they had a little coffee shop connected on the other side because when we went to the restroom through these black curtains, there was a small coffee area over there with the restrooms nearby. I ordered the classic margarita, the birria tacos, and some guacamole. The margarita was pretty good -- nothing extraordinary since we live in Texas and can find a decent margarita almost anywhere, but this one was balanced well. It wasn't overly sweet or overly strong. I also liked that the rim was only half salted because I don't love a ton of salt, so that worked perfectly for me. The guacamole was a little different from what I'm used to. It had seeds in it, some cheese, lime on the side, and I think a little onion, but I didn't notice tomato. It was creamy and had a really good flavor. It wasn't spicy, and the seeds didn't bother me or make the texture weird. I'm not sure they necessarily added anything to the flavor, but it was definitely unique and still tasted really good. The chips came in a cup and were very fried, so they were extra crispy and a little oily. They were okay, but probably the weakest part of the meal. The birria tacos were really good. They came in a hard shell, and the beef was super moist and flavorful without being overly seasoned. There was a little dipping sauce on the side that was almost more like a light gravy. It was fine, but honestly the tacos didn't even need it because the meat already had great flavor and moisture. They also came with a little kimchi and cilantro on the side. I thought there was supposed to be cheese in them, but if there was, it must have melted into the taco because I didn't really notice it. I ended up mixing in some of the guacamole with the tacos, which I really liked. Overall, this was a solid stop with good food and good service. The service style was more of a group approach where multiple servers checked on you, which felt a little unusual at first because you expect to mainly deal with one person. But honestly, it worked well. We never got duplicate service, and someone was always nearby if we needed anything. The food also came out really fast. Everyone was very friendly, and one of the servers was especially funny. When he brought my margarita, he joked, "Here's your nonalcoholic margarita," and I was like, "Wait, what?" It made us laugh, and my son thought he was hilarious. Overall, good service, good food, and we would definitely come back.

Shrimp Rajas and mushroom sopes
Kate M.

One of the best Mexican restaurants in Van! I love this spot so much! Have been three more times since my first review and I'm changing to a five star all around! Tonight I had my bday dinner there. The wait staff was lovely and the service was excellent. I got my all time fave - classic like margarita and I think this might be the best in the city! It's so damn good The food was outstanding tonight too - we got the chips and guacamole - love that the chips are real tortillas properly fried and salted and their guac is so flavourful. We also got the ahi tuna ceviche and omg I could eat plates of this, it's outstanding - crunchy cucumber, avocado, cilantro and amazing sauce marinade. We also shared the mushroom sopes which were so delish too, tons of mushroom on each sopes. Then we got the shrimp Rajas as well - super decadent and cheesy and flavourful, served with hot tortillas. We loved it all and it just reminded me just how amazing this spot is. Highly recommend and will be back soon!

piloncillo and cinnamon latte
Dina A.

This review is for the El Cafecito section of Alimentaria. Food: I had the cafe con piloncillo/cinnamon and espresso... whew, incredible! It had the perfect amount of seasoning and espresso in it. The barista was the sweetest and though the original drink is a latte, I had mine as a cortado. I highly suggest this adjustment if you want to have less milk and really taste the espresso and piloncillo/cinnamon in your beverage! I also had a pan de elote; as a cornbread enthusiast, I have to say how *impressive* this recipe was. It was incredibly moist and had the perfect amount of corn chunks and sweetener! Service: The baristas were incredibly friendly, kind, and accommodating! This alone would motivate me to return and recommend the Cafecito to other folks. Ambiance: Though I didn't have an opportunity to really sit down, I absolutely loved the ambiance of the cafe. It was warm and vibrant with lovely decor. If you're in Granville, you should definitely stop by!

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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Atmosphere is great, staff is friendly. The food is not good at all. Chorizo with no taste, potatoes with no flavor.

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