Great ambiance. Staff are very friendly. Not super busy at 9AM but more busy as we got closer to…read morenoon. Had a hard time finding this place on Yelp under Piel Canela. Loved the octopus dish. Very refreshing, lots of vegetables and the octopus is tender. The patate benie had perfect poached eggs, tender pork belly and crispy potato squares. Loved the sauces. The speciality coffee drinks are on the sweeter side. But lots of fun spiced options. The presentations are lovely. A feast for the eyes.

Stopped by this place after craving Mexican during our MTL trip. Delicious tacos and sangria made…read moreespecially for us! The portions were generous and everything is super affordable for tapas/small plates. Our server was friendly and the hostess was great too! Definitely recommend adding this place to your list in Montreal.

Extremely disappointing experience from beginning to end…read more The service was rude and unwelcoming. When I was about to ask where to pick up my order, the employee responded with, "Did you look over there?" with an unnecessary attitude. Then when I went to grab the order, the other employee couldn't even hand me the food, I literally had to lean over the counter to get it myself. No thank you, no smile, no basic customer service. Unfortunately, the food was just as disappointing. The tacos and burrito were extremely dry and had very little flavor. What really made this experience unacceptable was finding foreign objects in our food. My girlfriend found what appeared to be a piece of wood in one of her tacos and thankfully noticed it before biting into it. Then I found a long piece of hair in my burrito. At that point, it was honestly disgusting. I work as a videographer with restaurants and have eaten at many different places, and my girlfriend also does food reviews, so we experience a lot of restaurants. This was easily one of the worst experiences we've had. Bad service, disappointing food, and serious issues with what we found inside our meals. I definitely won't be coming back.

Once you step inside, you will feel like you've teleported to Mexico!…read more Go straight to the hot table and check out the menu. Place your order, and find a seat. The food will be brought to you. At the side, there's a small salsa if you'd like additional condiments. We tried a plate of tacos and enchiladas. Incredible flavours! No wonder they have rolls of paper towels at each table. You'll need them! I can't wait to go back!

There are a few La Toxica locations around Montreal, and people sometimes mix them up when posting…read morephotos and reviews. I've been to a couple of them, and this location is definitely one of my favorites, along with the Jean-Talon location. You know the food is good when everyone at the table goes quiet because they're too busy eating. This was actually my first time ordering La Toxica on Uber Eats since I live pretty far away, and even with a 75-minute wait, it was 100% worth it. The carnitas tacos are probably the best tacos I've had so far. I haven't found another place that does them quite like this. The al pastor is incredible too flavour-wise, it's hard to find anything that compares. I've tried a lot of taco spots around Montreal, and this is one of the closest experiences I've had to authentic Mexican tacos. I enjoy Three Amigos, but it's a completely different style of food. La Toxica feels like the kind of place where someone's mom or grandma is in the kitchen making recipes that have been passed down for generations. The Birria and the consommé is always packed with flavor. If you're not sipping the consommé after dipping your tacos, you're missing out. Highly recommended.

This Is a great find for me. Easy access away from downtown. It gets busy in the evening but no…read moreproblem for lunch. The tacos were delicious with braised beef. Let the lively music whisk you away from the winter cold. I'm coming back with friends

Delicious food, extremely nice servers, beautiful spot along the water... I'll be coming back with…read moremy partner after a walk to the lighthouse for sure. The portion sizes are amazing, and yet I still ate everything on my plate- which doesn't happen too often. I nearly always have leftovers but this time, I was practically licking my plate. (I did in fact scrape up every last bit of the churros with my fork). The soup was extremely tasty and smooth, everything tasted fresh, and the chicken wasn't tough at ALL. Juicy and delicious pieces, amazing sauce... it was really great. I can't wait to go back.

Small Mexican style restaurant with some good food. We ordered the carne asada and although a…read morelittle different from the typical dish of the same name in the US, it was very good. The condiments were a little lighter and different, and no tortillas were served. The amount of rice and beans was a lot smaller than usual too. One of the surprises was a chicken filled small corn cake which accompanied the dish. We really enjoyed it. Prices were rather low for the food quality to be honest. Good service and good ambiance.

Honestly, I'm a huge fan of Mexican food in this place makes probably the best Birria tacos…read more I wanted two or three locations. This one I've been a few times you know it's gonna be good when you see someone's grandma and grandson cooking in the back lol the food feels really authentic. The vibes are there the taste is there in the price is there. For four Birria tacos it was about $18 which isn't horrible. Would 100% come back definitely on Tuesdays because it's all you can eat!

I was interested in trying this restaurant. No hours are posted. I went on a Monday at 14:00 hours…read more It was closed.

One of the best mexian restaurants in town. The portions are huge, the food is packed with flavour…read moreand the menu accomodates any preference. I am never let down when I come here. I recommend the cheese birria tacos and the beef nachos. The restaurant itself is quite big, ample seating. There is also a small section full of snacks and sauces you can buy. Service has always been friendly!

Showed up around 2p on a Thursday. No one in the place, lady that greeted/waited on us was super…read morenice, but spoke VERY little English (or French for that matter). I can only attest to our lunch, birra tacos and chicken nachos. Food was outstanding, they are getting knocked for a constant "buzz" compressor? and some other electronic beeping. Play some music perhaps? Ambiance is ok, the food is the star of the show!!!

Pooh and I came here for lunch today while shopping in Joliette…read more It was our first visit but won't be our last. We started off sharing the Chili nachos which were heavenly. These nachos had cheese throughout the whole dish-no dry tortilla chips!! As our main meal we each had the Taco Mix Plate: three different tacos, soft shell with spicy sauce in a separate dish so you control how much to add!! Everything was fabulous and the staff was super friendly!! We will be going back again for sure!!

Impressed to find some great pastor tacos north of Montreal. The carnitas were great too. Service…read morewas wonderful with French & Spanish spoken. Nice Margarita too. Would go back for sure.

The service was wonderful, magueritas and food was very good…read more I liked the decor!! It is a busy place for lunch with businessmen and families.

The prices are quite high, especially considering the overall experience. They offer a Chef's…read moreSpecial for approximately $145 per person, which I feel is very expensive for what is being offered. The restaurant has more of a fast-food-style atmosphere rather than the upscale dining experience I would expect at that price point. The layout and overall ambiance are fairly simple, and the drinks were just average. Overall, I think the prices are too high for the type of food, service, and atmosphere offered. At around $145 per person for the Chef's Special, I expected a much more elevated experience.

I don't think of Montreal as a hotbed of Mexican food, but that's probably just my geographic bias…read more It does make sense that there's a solid Mexican spot near the UQAM campus because after all, college kids subsist on a steady diet of tacos, burritos, and beer. We got wind of this place from a local travel vlogger who made a convincing case to try it. We were on our way to the Berri-UQAM metro station when we stopped here without a reservation on what looked to be a popular restaurant row on Rue Saint-Denis. Seated on the back terrace, we first ordered the C$6.50 Lattes (Photo 10) and went for the same breakfast, the C$17.95 Spinach Omelette with Peppers, Cheese and Mushrooms. It came with a mixed green salad, all of it drizzled with crema (Photo 9). The eggs were well turned, and all the veggies tasted fresh. They offered Mexican standards like Huevos Rancheros, as well as sweeter options like Dulce de Leche Pancakes and a Tiramisu Martini Espresso. We, however, showed restraint for a change. FOOD - 4 stars... healthy tasting eggs with plenty of veggies AMBIANCE - 4 stars.. pretty spacious for a cantina SERVICE - 4 stars...dutiful TOTAL -4 stars...satisfying breakfast with a Mexican accent RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/75aVwVYwGI

Very cute Mexican spot! I went on a Thursday night, and even though it was busy, they did their…read morebest to get us a table. The staff was friendly and super kind. I had the birria tacos with a strawberry margaritaeverything was very fresh and really good. Service can be a bit slow, but the quality of the food makes up for it. For dessert, we shared churros with ice cream. The churros were to die for so fresh,but I'd probably skip the ice cream next time since it was a bit too much. Overall, I really enjoyed this place. Just come with a bit of patience, as service may take longer than expectedbut the food is definitely worth it!

Hands down best Mexican restaurant in Montréal! Service is…read moreoutstanding. They are super friendly and want to make sure you have a great time during your visit. Food was to die for!!! The best birria tacos I've ever had. Welcome to the neighborhood!!! We are so lucky to have you guys in town!

We stumbled upon this hidden place . The waiters were so nice and accommodating . The food tastes…read moreso good and we had live music Friday night with dinner which was a nice surprise . The ambience was so hype and fun ! Come visit if you are near !