Blanco Cantina is a great place to meet friends for happy hour. Upon arriving, we were greeted by a…read morefriendly hostess and promptly seated. We were offered a complimentary basket of popcorn while we decided on drinks. The assortment of margaritas is impressive and all that I tried have been delicious! Margaritas are $7 during happy hour and tacos are $3.50. The tacos are a great deal and they have many to choose from. My favourite is the mushroom!

If you want great tacos this is the place…read more Blanco Cantina has an excellent selection of Mexican inspired food, including tacos, burritos and authentic guacamole. We each ordered classic tacos and they absolutely melted in our mouths. The restaurant was upbeat and had a great assortment of Mexican decor, which made you feel like you had stepped outside of Edmonton for a moment. This place also offers Mexican beer on tap, and tasty cocktails, which pair nicely with the food.

We went here with friends for supper. It was excellent as usual…read more We split a bunch of food to share - Coconut Shrimp which contained coconut tempura shrimp, salsa cruda, corn salad and lime . This were vibrant with a pop of tropical flavour. A great starter to share. Mushroom Flautas which were baked flour tortilla shell, wild mushrooms, jack cheese, garlic and avocado crema These were my favourite from the evening super rich and decadent. If you love mushrooms then try these. Mezcal Adobo Mussels - mussels, mezcal adobo sauce, grilled crostinis This dish was also good, and an interesting take on mussels. Finally Queso Fundido which contained - oaxaca cheese, pico de gallo, pork chorizo, mushrooms and tortillas. This was excellent (we ordered two) and incredibly rich. They also have a decent wine/beer menu and a great cocktail menu. Service was good.

I came here for my birthday dinner and overall had a great experience!…read more We started with the House Salsa Tasting, which came with black bean refritos with cotija cheese, salsa macha, salsa roja, salsa borracha, salsa cruda (pico de gallo), and agave totopos. Every salsa had its own unique flavor, and they were all delicious. The chips were fresh and crispy, and we even ended up using some of the salsas with the rest of our meal because they were that good. Next, we ordered the Beef Quesabirria, which came with braised beef, Oaxaca cheese, salsa cascabel, birria consommé, pickled red onion, white onion, cilantro, lime, and flour tortillas. These were absolutely incredible. The beef was tender, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. The consommé was honestly a 10/10 and tied everything together. We also tried the Chicken Tinga Quesabirria, which came with chicken tinga, Oaxaca cheese, salsa cascabel, chicken birria consommé, pickled red onion, white onion, cilantro, lime, and flour tortillas. These were just as enjoyable! The chicken was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and cooked really well. To finish, we were surprised with complimentary churros because it was my birthday, which was such a thoughtful and sweet gesture. It was a great way to end the meal. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, and the outdoor patio has a great atmosphere. The only downside during my birthday visit was the service. We waited over 15 minutes just to get our drinks and another 15-20 minutes before anyone came to take our food order. There were quite a few long gaps throughout the meal. Our server was friendly, but I expected quicker service, especially for a Wednesday evening around 7 p.m. That said, I actually returned a few days later, and the service was much better, so it seems like it may have just been an off night. Overall, the food was outstanding and definitely the highlight of the experience. I'd absolutely come back for the quesabirria and salsa tasting!

Some places earn their reputation not through size but through soul -- and Marlo is exactly that…read more Tucked into Old Strathcona in a teeny tiny space just across from Pip, this little taco shop packs an outsized personality. The coral door, the papel picado dancing in the windows, the warm glow from within -- it pulls you in before you've even decided to stop. I came for a drink and left utterly charmed. The tamarind passion fruit cocktail arrived in a stunning geometric cut glass, beautifully presented, and at just $6 it was one of the best value moments I've had in Edmonton in a long time. I sat outside in the afternoon sun, drink in hand, just soaking it all in and letting the neighbourhood wash over me. Marlo's ethos is simple and honest -- daily tortillas made from Oaxacan corn, slow-stewed meats, bright salsas, and regionally inspired cocktails. They do a few things and they do them with real care. In a world of sprawling menus and overpromising kitchens, that kind of focus is quietly radical. Old Strathcona is lucky to have Marlo. I'll be back for the tacos -- and another one of those drinks.

My girlfriend tried their chorizo tacos, coconut shrimp taco, and the al pastor taco. All of them…read morewere a 10/10 and I got the Birria burrita. I had to get more because they were so good. The atmosphere was super inviting and I enjoyed being there. The staff were super nice and make me want to come back again. Highly recommend this place!

Love Smokin' Barrels Cocina Latina! Such delicious Mexican Food! We have only ordered takeout but…read moreit's always been fresh and never soggy by the time it gets to us. Flavors are oustanding!

Recommend? Wholeheartedly, YES!…read more What a cozy little place tucked away near the Yellowhead. If you plan to eat here for lunch, get there around opening at 11 because the place fills up fast. This little L-shaped eatery offers a huge menu filled with favourites like tortilla soup, a variety of tacos and enchiladas, along with desserts. The four of us ate with gusto and were pleased with everything we tried. In particular, the Tres Leches cake is outstanding, with a perfect texture, not too watery and not too sweet. Very like the cake I had eaten prior in a diner along the Texas-Mexico border. One of us was having a birthday, and he was presented with a complimentary piece while staff sang to him to a backdrop of canned birthday music. It was delightful. The staff was very pleasant.

Decided to try this place during dining week. The ambiance was good. We sat at the bar and got…read moreserved drinks fairly quickly. The food was ok, the avocados fries tasted great and came out fast. We also ordered varios tacos and a churro sundae. The tacos took a very long time to come out about 45 mins. They took so long that we ordered chips and guacamole to hold us over, which was very tasty. Once the tacos were served they were ok. Typically when you order tacos you get lime and hot sauce. In this case we didn't get lime or hot-sauce. The churro sundae took about 25 mins to come out after we had our tacos. The sundae was taken off the bill since it took so long, which was good. If you are wanting tacos, I would not recommend it. If you want to have drinks and some appetizers, you will like it.

Such a cool hole in a wall restaurant! Located right next to a park on Jasper Avenue. El Beso is a…read moreMexican restaurant and bar. My partner and I got different margaritas. Mine, the guava margarita, was somewhat tasteless. My partner really enjoyed his drinks. However, for being priced at over $14 per drink I think the drinks were not worth it. We ordered the taste menu for $35 with 3 courses. The tostadas were bland and boring. The tacos were decent but still somewhat tasteless. I expected more of some of the tacos such as more cumin. For dessert I got the chocolate cake which was delicious. My partner got the churro ice cream sandwich. In summary, El Beso lacked that extra thing to make it actually worth it. The drinks, overpriced, the food, lack luster.

Really delicous place to get some authentic Mexican food. Love the inside. Not much to look at from…read morethe outside but gorgeous inside. Full of bright colours and interesting mural and interesting art all over. Seating isn't exactly comfortable but otherwise a fun plae to dine. Menu is fantastic. There are so many things to try. They have appitizers, tacos, street food, and larger mains. Be sure to check out the dessert display case. We didn't have the room for dessert but it looks amazing. Oh and there is a plentiful drink menu. Ceviche was on special and I love that so we ordered it. It contained cubed wite fish marinated in lime juice, and mixxed with pico de Gallo and tooped with avocado. It ws served with tortilla chips. It was fresh and delicious. I would order this again. My husband went with the enchilada suizas which w was 3 tortillas filled with shredded chicken baked in salsa verde. It was rich, filling , and tasty. I ordered the plato de la abuela wich had a bit of everything. It contained rice, beans, potatoes, tortillas and you can pick your filling. I went with fish and beef. Massive portions and it was really tasty too. i especially like the fish filling. I had leftovers for the next day. IF you are indecive this is a good way to go. Service was in general good, except when it was time for the bill. I had to ask repeatily. Worth trying!

The food was so good I forgot to take pictures Great ambiance and wonderful service…read more This was my first time there, but won't be the last. Thank you so much for a great experience!

Excellent service, with an explanation of specials and menu items. I tried the nachos with grilled…read morevegetables and the steak bites. Enjoyed both so much I returned a week later for the same order.

I came to La Boca Loca for lunch a while back. Service was good as he was more than happy to tell…read moreme the popular items and what's in them. In terms of food, I had Sopa De Marisco (Seafood Soup). The soup had good flavour with a nice tint of spice to it. It was also a decent size with a nice good variety of seafood/shellfish (haddock filet, mussels, shrimp, oysters, cuttlefish, octopus, tomatoes, pepper). Spices used include oregano, basil, cumin, salt. There were also greens and spice condiments on the side for extra flavour...Overall, I'd give my experience 8.5/10

First of all, it was an amazing find it was the end of the evening finishing a Fring festival show…read moreand almost out of nowhere a tiki bar arrives greeted by some guests were questioning why two people of our age and look wanted to come to a tiki bar at 11 o'clock at night, but don't judge books by a cover customers or restaurants. Our house was warm and enjoyable. Explain the menu to us and the origins of the restaurant and showed us the tiki paraphernalia. I told him as a Hawaiian resident. We don't even see things like this in Hawaii partially because of the cultural appropriation signals that the items on the Wall offered but they were tastefully honoring the tiki and Polynesian culture. The drinks were good. The food was very good. we had meatballs served on top of grilled pineapple poutine with hashbrowns that was innovative and I had a special fruit salad with some brisket on top of it. Wow, tasty I would definitely be back again if I was in Edmonton.

Pretty fun place for cocktails . I really enjoyed the atmosphere. It is a bit on the cheezy side,…read morereminding me of the 70s where people snorted cocaine in bathroom, but fun none the less. Great selection of cocktails. Okay menu. Interesting Hawaiian style but not a whole lot of variety for people who want vegatables. Cocktail menu is much bigger than the food, and that is what they focus on. We had two cocktails and they were good. We ordered a few menu items. The mac and cheese spring rolls, the pulled brisket sandwich, and the saimen noodles. Service was quick. Food was good. I think our favourite was the mac and cheese spring rolls. It has a lot of cheesy goodness in it. The saimen noodles were also really interesting, the flavours were vibrant. My husband liked his brisket but I can't say that it is as good as other beef briskets around. However pleasant enough Definately check it out.