Visited this spot as its close to the museum and Casa Loma. The strong reviews looked promising so…read moreI decided to book a reservation here. The place is a bit small so it can be a bit tight so I would highly recommend having reservations if you have a large group. Tacos: The soft and the crispy tacos were both delicious. The tinga chicken and the beef barbacoa were juicy and full of flavour. The portions was fair, the quality was a standout and tasted quite authentic. Overall, I really had a great experience at Playa Cabana, totally would come here again to try out their other dishes.

A great experience here for my friend's birthday. We made a reservation, which is likely necessary…read moregiven the small size of the restaurant. Parking was a challenge, but there is a Green P that is about 5-8 minutes away that isn't too bad if the weather is good. The atmosphere is quite intimate and I did find myself bumping into other people / staff when going to and from the washroom, etc. The food was pretty good - the tacos were full of flavour and I got to try a variety by sharing with the group. I think my favourite was the beef barbacoa. The prices are definitely a bit up there for a Mexican restaurant, I believe the tacos were around $7 each. The quality made it worth it, but there's definitely other places in Toronto that serve up a great taco for nearly half the price. We also tried a couple of appetizers, including the nachos, guac and ceviche. The nachos were something special - it was a bit of a nacho pizza. I didn't expect that from Playa Cabana, given everything else was very authentic. The taste was good, but it was a bit of a challenge to share! The highlight of the night was definitely the desserts - we ordered the tres leches cake, and the churros. Definitely the best churro I've ever had.

The best seafood tacos in Toronto. A must visit every time guests are in town. Specifically for the…read moregobenator. Will say, the salsa has gotten less spicy which is a bit saddening but the flavors are all still delicious

Gobernador was our favorite. So rich and good. Love the cheese…read more Baja Fish, camarones a la Diabla, and Guajillo Snapper were all a close second. Their seafood tacos are all incredible. The shrimp and fish are so tender. The sauce is amazing. Their horchatas are also top notch. I've had some pretty mediocre horchatas recently, so I really appreciated their perfect sweetness, perfect consistency, rich horchatas!! There is very little "seating" but there's plenty of standing tables.

The tasting menu is creative and the dishes are beautifully plated…read more Flavors are fresh and balanced, though a few items were milder than I expected. The seafood and small plates were my favorite, especially the ceviche. Portions are moderate, so sharing a few dishes works best. Service is polite and attentive, but the pace felt a little formal at times. Overall, a solid choice for a refined night out, though not quite perfect in every dish

Stopped by Quetzal recently and really enjoyed the experience. The space has a warm, refined…read moreatmosphere, and the service felt attentive without being intrusive. The dishes were well balanced with a nice depth of flavor, especially the grilled items. It's the kind of place that feels relaxed yet thoughtfully done. I'd happily come back for a quiet evening.

I finally got to try La Carnita with my best friend, and it was such a fun meal. The vibe was…read morerelaxed, the LC nachos were huge, and the chips were thick, crunchy, and full of corn flavor. The tiger shrimp was one of the best things we ordered, especially with that spicy, slightly creamy sauce and the flatbread for dipping. My grilled steak taco was a little dry, but still tasty because of the generous toppings. We also tried two ciders, and while the Steel Town was disappointing, the pineapple mango Vizzy was actually really good. Overall, I would definitely come back, especially for the nachos and shrimp.

I came here for a last min dinner on a Thursday and it exceeded my expectations…read more There were a few empty seats when we got there at around 6:30 but it started to fill up shortly after. The inside was nice, it was dark with ambient lighting and decorated with a modern and Mexican theme. The waitress was super nice, and the staff were fairly attentive. We got the chips and guac to start. I do wish they gave a little bit more walk because it came in this really small cup so we had to go light on the guac to chip ratio. But overall the guac was yummy and the chips were very crunchy with a nice seasoning. They have a special every day of the week and Thursdays are there crunch tacos, which are hard shell tacos, wrapped in a soft shell taco with some sauce in between, and you can choose between their chorizo or chicken. We got one of each. I liked the chicken more but my partner liked the Chorizo. And all the toppings the perfect Fixin's. They only had three washroom stalls, which were gender neutral, and I thought they were relatively clean.

Food was delicious Drinks were flavourful…read more Only note is that in winter on a cold night...restaurant is not very warm.

I noticed this mexi spot while driving on Bathurst and had to check it out for me and my daughter's…read moretradition of Mexican food for Father's Day. The service was top notch and the place is well staffed with skilled people. In a different neighbourhood this could easily be a dive with cheap tacos, but at this location a place like this needs to be more upscale and El Pocho delivers with everything living up to a quality experience, yet having a neighbourhood casual atmosphere. Decor is rustic yet clean and nice! Food was impressive with good portions and bar was capable and well stocked. Great experience and can recommend!

Had my birthday party here, sight unseen, based on reviews…read more It was great! Perfect atmosphere - Dia de los Muertos kitsch + urban vibes. There were parents with small kids, 20 somethings on dates, and groups of friends. The food was good enough (not stellar), however the thing that really impressed me was how attentive to they were to my Celiac concerns. Even though their regular chips are 100% corn, they have special chips that are certified gluten free for their Celiac customers. We came early to the bar and moved to the table so we had a couple different servers and they were all really attentive to the gluten free issue, and asked everyone about allergies as well. I was so impressed. So often I have to explain to peope what Celiac even is. Drinks were excellent and well-priced - especially during the 9pm happy hour!!

Haven't been to Blanco in a while so thought I'd check out the happy hour today. It happened to be…read moreTaco Tuesday so that was a bonus!! The birria tacos with side of guac & chips was perfect! The tacos are well-seasoned and flavourful. Highly recommend. Staff is friendly! They are starting up their trivia nights so check them out!

Some might this this is crazy, but these tacos are better than Seven Lives. Calm down, I wasn't…read moresure if it would live up to the hype either, but this place exceeded every expectation that I could have. Hacienda is located on College Street, very close to Sneaky Dees, in a bit of a tucked away, inconspicuous location. The interior is fantastic and the atmosphere is authentic. There are a lot of reviews that knock this place for service, but that's not really the point of this restaurant. It's a family run place where the focus is food and soccer (when it's on) if you need something, you may need to call the serve over yourself, but that's no big deal cocerning the food. The tacos are the best I've had in the City. At three tacos for $12, it's hard to go wrong. After reading some of the previous reviews, the beef tongue was an obvious choice. I'm not too big in beef personallty, but the meat was so tender and almost melted. Next was the chorizo taco. It was fantastic. The chorizo wasn't overly salty like in a lot of other Mexican restaurants, which made a huge difference. The flavor was deep and rich, and paired perfectly with the salsa. Lastly was the carnitas. It's hard to make carnitas as good as Seven Lives, but wow, these were something else. The carnitas were tender, juicy, and perfectly crispy. The corn tortillas were also made in-house and were fresh and delocious. The servers also bring two sauces to the table - one salsa verde (green salsa) and one hot sauce. Both were great but be careful with the hot sauce, it's a heavy hitter! Pro tip: get a Mexican Coke, it's amazing! Hacienda is the best taco place is the City. Seven Lives is a close second, but Hacienda has them beat in terms of authenticity and flavor. Put this place on your go-to list, it will it dissapoint. 5/5

The tacos were really good and the people who I assume were the owners were so nice to us. The…read moreplace itself was kind of small, but the waitress helped us move the tables together so that we could all sit together. I got two orders of the pork tacos and one order of the steak taco. Everyone in our party ordered different things from the soup, to nachos, to chimichangas. I also tried the tamarind drink and the mango drink which were interesting as I don't normally order sugary drinks.

This Mexican snack spot is definitely worth trying. It has more of a fast-casual feel, where you…read moreorder first and then find your own seat, which actually makes it easy and relaxed. We tried a few different tacos, including the Korean bulgogi beef taco, the mushroom taco, the Baja fish taco, and the Supreme taco with chicken and vegetables. The bulgogi one felt really creative, the mushroom taco was full of earthy vegetable flavor, and the Baja fish taco was probably the standout for me because the fried fish inside was so crisp and satisfying. We also ordered the classic quesadilla with chicken, which the staff recommended. It was a little on the dry side, but still very crispy and comforting, almost like cheesy chicken stuffed inside a toasted flatbread. One thing I really liked was the self-serve sauce bar. They had so many options, and I especially liked the pineapple, tomato, and suave sauces. If you enjoy spicy food, the habanero is worth trying too, and I loved that their sauce labels had little faces showing how painful the heat would be. It was such a funny touch. We thought we were ordering lightly at first, but by the end we were completely full. It was definitely more than enough for two people.

Food at Wilbur was okay to my liking and had smaller portions compared to the classic Mexican…read morerestaurants I have been to. Ambiance is casual and service was good. Will I be back there again... Not too sure. I had tried their burrito bowl, nachos and tacos

Small little store front in Kensington market with a nice quiet shaded patio in the back. You have…read moreto go through the store go up few steps up behind the order counter all the way to the back Hidden spot. Ordering was quick and you can see the cooks in the back making the food. The tacos were fresh and delicious meat filled to the brim with mild and spicy sauce of your choice and wedges lime to enhance the flavor. Chips were deliciously fried. Quick delicious affordable meal can't go wrong. So many choices of fillings. Can't wait to go back to try the fish, shrimp, mushrooms tacos.

Had Gus Tacos for the first time last week and it was sooo good. We ordered the birria and pastor…read moretacos, and birria broth and oh mannn was it so good! I will say I do prefer the birria more than the pastor. The food was served in a timely manner, we thankfully did not have to wait long and the server was kind enough to bring it to us. The ambiance is nice and feels homey but I'm giving it a 4 stars because the space is fairly small and can get crowded quickly especially on the weekends. I am definitely coming back here for more tacos though

So I have tried them a few times and each time the quality and taste has been spot on…read more Located in the heart of Kensington market this is definitely a hidden gem tucked in a store with a few different eateries. So each time I have their shrimp and beef tacos. All tacos are served in corn tortilla freshly warmed and stuffed with your preference of meat topped with amazing sauces and vegetables. These tacos are super moist and flavorful. The best part is that they have maintained their quality so well over the time. Last time I got three tacos and they totaled to $12. Next time I definitely want to try their fish tacos. The staff is friendly and they make the order pretty quick. Lots of street paid parking in the area. Kudos to the team for creating such a following even though there are a few very popular taco joints close to them.

had a shrimp taco ($6) and quesadilla ($10). it was okay, lacking a little bit in flavour personallyread more