Surprisingly delicious, with quick service and reasonable prices. A must-try for taco lovers. I recommend the grilled meat, chicken and chili tacos, black tiger shrimp, and acapulco fish. Full of flavor. read more

I ordered the DIY barbacoa for delivery, really tasty. very good deal, the barbacoa was good! it came with green salsa and their house made hot sauce, along with some fresh corn tortillas, i really enjoyed them, I'd definitely order again. Overall not the "best" I've ever had, but very good nonetheless. read more

This place was rated highly in the area and allegedly inexpensive, so we gave it a shot for dinner. We ordered the ceviche tostada and five tacos to share. I was hoping that the ceviche tostada would be larger, but it was delicious nonetheless. The tacos were a bit expensive in my opinion for $6.5-7.5, but I enjoyed them. I would say that I enjoyed the barbacoa taco the least, the carne asada the most, and my bf loved the fish taco. I would come back but would definitely not consider this restaurant to be "$", rather at least "$$". read more

El Nahual Tacos - Ceviche tostada - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Honestly, been looking for a good taco joint, and stumbled across this Annex food hall joint, where I was pleasantly surprised by these cute little flavourful tacos!!! I would highly recommend visiting this joint as they do have quality tacos, 3 for $13 special or $4 a taco. I got the fish taco, black tiger shrimp taco and beef taco, and each one got an amazing unique taste to them. They did not cheap out on toppings or fillings, as they were fully loaded. Every bite was great. The fish taco is crispy, topped with a Mayo like sauce, and the crunch!! Yum!!! The black tiger shrimps were big, flavourful juicy, and the crunchy toppings perfectly complimented the sauce. Last I tried the beef taco and it was exactly the savoury I was looking for. Tender, easy to eat beef. Yummy!!! Would recommend this place for you all to try! Hidden little taco gem! read more

El Nahual Tacos - Fish taco, black tiger shrimp, and beef! - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Have you ever had super high hopes for something but when it came down to it, it wasn't anything you expected? I'm sure everyone can relate their tinder stories but.. This unfortunately was the case for El Nahual Tacos. Don't get me wrong, food was decent but was average at best. Starting at $4.95 for a taco; it's quite pricey for something you can finish in one to two bites. I ordered the barbacoa, carnitas & the al pastor tacos - which should be the holy trinity in any authentic Mexican spot. The Al Pastor was overly salty and dry and needed to be soaked in the salsa for it to be decent. Next was the carnitas and it wasn't much better. The meat seemed dehydrated in texture and resembled pork floss (shout-out if you know what that is). The Barbacoa was what really saved the day as it was juicy and flavourful. Some improvement points to consider would definitively include providing napkins to each order. Nothings worse than having nothing to wipe your hands on when you got salsa running down your arm. It was also awkward when the manager came in to scold at his staff, probably is a better idea to give feedback in private. Overall, it's a decent place but personally won't be back. read more

El Nahual Tacos - Barbacoa taco, carnitas & al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Ambiance: Part of the Annex Food Hall. There are a handful of kiosks that serve food and a one beer stand. I came during COVID so was not able to see exactly how many seats there are, but it looked like cocktail tables for dinning in. Meant more for takeout or a quick lunch. Food (5 stars): Black Tiger Shrimp Taco: (5 stars): One of the best tacos I had, they did not skimp out on shrimp. Chicken burrito: (4 stars) The chicken was shredded and did texture was not great, too soft and mashed. The rest of it was pretty good. Barbacoa Tacos: (4.5 stars) Very tasty, but not as good as black tiger shrimp. Jarritos Drink (mango): 4 stars - similar to Fanta, overall tasty but has a fake feel to it. "Natural Flavour Soda with Real Sugar" -- horrible slogan. Disclaimer: I got the black tiger shrimp and the drink for free as part of a promotion. read more

El Nahual Tacos - Black tiger shrimp tacos (5 stars) Barbico taco (4.5 stars) Jarritos mango drink - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I visited here for a Yelp Elite event for choice of one taco and chips & salsa. I also ordered a second taco. They were priced at $4.95 per taco ($5.59 after taxes), which I thought was not worth the money for the small portion and quality in comparison to other places. I ordered the al pastor and carnita which I thought wasn't too bad - decent but it was a bit dry, both the meat and tortilla so I had to dunk it into the sauce they provided to help with the dryness. I did enjoy the pineapple but the other taco with pickled carrots was a no for me. The flavours did not work well. However, I got to say the chips were pretty good, I enjoyed that the most. But unfortunately the salsa they provided was not...it tasted like watered down salsa with hint of onion and cilantro. The staff were very friendly and served me very quickly. If I were to revisit I would try out their shrimp tacos and maybe their quesadillas, as I heard it was good from reviews. But not sure if I will reorder their carnita and al pastor again since other places make them better. read more

El Nahual Tacos - Located inside Annex Food Hall - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We ordered tacos from here tonight and there were many pros and cons. THE SERVICE: I'm sorry to say the service was terrible. We were waiting patiently and the employees kept writing down their online orders and were completely ignoring walk-in customers. We waited over 30 minutes to place the order and another 30 minutes for our tacos. While waiting for our tacos to be prepared, another employee showed up and he started preparing food without wearing a mask. This made me very uncomfortable. I asked if he could please wear a mask and he angrily raised his voice and said he doesn't have to. He also proceeded to yell at his colleagues in front of a lot of customers. I found this very unprofessional. THE FOOD: One benefit is they can make their tacos gluten and dairy free if you ask. What did we get? * Shrimp Tacos: The shrimp tacos were delicious. This was my favourite dish on the menu. My version of the taco came without cheese and it had an amazing pepper and cabbage topping. * Pulled Beef Tacos: My boyfriend ordered the pulled beef tacos and he said this was his second favourite taco, right after the shrimp tacos. He said it was very flavourful. Unfortunately, I didn't try this because the employees told me it wouldn't taste good without the dairy add-on. My boyfriend liked the beef more than the chicken taco, which I'll get to soon. * Fish Tacos: The fish taco was ok. I found it pretty bland and I definitely would not order it again. * Chicken Mole Tacos: The chicken taco was my boyfriends and my least favourite taco. I found it mediocre and lacking add-ins, which would have added an additional flavour compound that would have made it better. * Vegetable Taco The vegetable taco was my second favourite taco. It was full of flavour and really good. If they were to add these veggies to a chicken taco, it would be out of this world. Chips and Salsa: The chips and salsa were pretty good. I love tomatillo sauce and we were happy with them. At this restaurant they do not let you pick and choose ingredients to create your own DIY taco. I think that would be a very good add-on to their business but I guess they'll have to do that with time. THE RESTAURANT: The restaurant is located inside the Annex Food Hall. We actually walked by this place because we were looking for the restaurants sign. How Did they manage during covid? I honestly think they let too many people into the space and were not managing the line well at all. I hope they can improve because their tacos were priced well. Would I return? Probably not during covid. read more

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Lovely neighborhood spot for tacos. The restaurant wasn't packed at all. We ordered chips and salsa to start. It came with two different dips and a corn salsa. The corn salsa was my favorite. I wish the dip was a bit spicier. I got the fish taco, tiger shrimp taco and al pastor which is pork. My favorite was the shrimp. So juicy and sweet. The hot sauce that you can ask for on the side is spicy and adds flavor to the tacos. Service was a bit slow as there was only one server. I would come back whenever I crave tacos. read more

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El Nahual Tacos is located in the Annex, which is a food joint/food hall on Bloor Street featuring a bunch of unique Toronto Cuisines. The chef incorporates Mexican flavors from back home with simple garnishes as to not over complicate things and let the ingredients speak for themselves. The flavor combinations are great, and the guac is made fresh every day. A favorite dessert of mine in Filipino Cuisine is Leche Flan, and I thought El Nahual was serving it, but its a Mexican version called Tres Leches Cake which is topped with strawberry jam and just as delicious. If you're not in the mood for tacos, their burritos are just as delicious with similar fresh Mexican ingredients. read more

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Found at the end of the Annex Hall. Well packed for take out. Lots of space for folks to comply to social distancing. Definitely, felt like a safe space. read more

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I wanted to try this place cuz the tacos looked so authentic and they make their own tortillas mad respects for that, the only time when I tried that was when I went to Mexico in tulum and this lady there was making tortillas with their own hands you can tell the food was made with love and these guys are really passionate in what they do, we decided to get three tacos for 13 bucks and a shrimp burrito, we got mole taco, pulled beef and fish taco, the shrimp burrito was one of the best burrito I ever had in my life tasted so fresh with the hot sauce, and the tacos were out of This world with the maxing garnishes and you gotta squeeze that lime don't forget it's makes the taste buds explode with flavour I will definitely come back here, one of the best tacos I had so far, the meat was so tender and so Juicy, I felt like I was in heaven read more

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Thanks Yelp for introducing us to El Nahual Tacos! If it wasn't for this Yelp Elite event, I probably wouldn't have discovered this place. El Nahual Tacos is located in the Annex Food Hall. I haven't had tacos in wayyy too long, so the anticipation to try the tacos here was real. We ordered four tacos: black tiger shrimp, al pastor, pulled beef and fried fish. We also ordered a shrimp quesadilla, salsa and chips, and the 3 leches cake. Tres leches is one of my favourite cakes, so I was pretty stoked to see how theirs measured up. Our favourite was the fried fish taco. It had good flavour and the fish was soft and fresh inside. Second favourite was the pulled beef because of the seasoning. It wasn't dry either! The al pastor and the shrimp tacos were only okay. We thought they were a little bland and put a lot of sauce on them. The shrimp quesadilla was good, but not spectacular. I know every restaurant makes things differently, but the tres leches was not at all as expected. The jam on top just wasn't my jam... Service was okay. Staff were nice, but a little slow as there were only two people taking orders and cooking. Overall enjoyed our meal, but not in a rush to come back. read more

El Nahual Tacos - Shrimp quesadilla, chips and salsa, tres leches, tacos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I had no Idea that this taco place was inside of the annex food hall. I never been inside so it was need to get to see it. Bring a backpack when you come because there is a great place to pick up beer as well. Their menu made it really hard to pick they have so many great options. We ended up getting seven different tacos. Even the tortillas were really good. They came with the green salsa as well to dip. Our favourite tacos were the Carnitas, brisket, the fried fish. Carnitas blows my mind at most taco places and this was no different. The one with the pineapple on top I was really excited about the the pork in it wasn't my fav. Dog the chicken mole wasn't for me either. But there are so many other great ones I'll be back for sure! The shrimp was also wonderful. Perfectly cooked! The ladies behind the counter were also really nice. They also won "top 100 places to eat in CANADA" read more

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Got a tiger shrimp taco & chips & salsa thanks to a Yelp promotion. The taco was extremely wet (there was liquid at the bottom of the box) but the shrimp was very fresh & the taco had tasty bold flavours. The taco came with a brown-orange salsa which was fiery but tasty The chips were very good. While the odd chip was starting to turn stale, most were thin & crispy. They were served with a mild green salsa that didn't taste of much. read more

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After hearing so much good things about this taco spot in the Annex Food Hall, I couldn't wait to try their take-home TACO KITS!! How to order: -online through the tacokittoronto.com website for pick-up or delivery -Tuesday DELIVERY IS FREE if you pre-order by the previous Sunday The Taco kits: Each kit is only $20-$25 & easily feeds 1-2 people! I tried their Yucatan chicken & Barbacoa Beef. Each came with their own super fresh chopped up toppings and baggie of corn tortillas. I reheated the meat by microwaving in time intervals and the tortillas were warmed on a stovetop pan with a bit of oil. YUCATAN CHICKEN (4.5/5) - saucey and the complex spices that marinated the juicy chicken was perfection. Paired with pickled radish & cheese made the flavours pop even more. BARBACOA BEEF (5/5) - THE JUICIEST shreds of flavourful beef. I absolutely loved the freshness that a sprinkle of onions, cilantro & lime did to it. And I can't forget about that creamy avocado spread! Overall: I'm honestly so surprised at how generous they were with their ingredients and the amazingly JUICY & FLAVOUR-PACKED meats. These taco kits are easy, fresh, and a fun way to do take-out. Definitely recommend giving El Nahual a try for your next Taco Tuesday! read more

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I had a fried fish taco ($4.95) and tortilla chips ($3.75) here and they were delicious. I was with my husband and a group of friends, so I think among all of us we tried every single taco they offer. Note that they only have 1 vegetarian option (and no vegan options on the menu, although you may be able to make a special request). Luckily the vegetarian option is vegetables wrapped in crispy cheese, and the one vegetarian in our group loves cheese, lol. The fish in my taco was crispy on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside. It was battered and fried, but didn't taste overly greasy. The fish was on top of shredded cabbage, and a green creamy sauce was drizzled on top. Chips were crispy and didn't taste like they came out of a bag. I liked the creamy avocado dipping sauce they came with, but would have appreciated a more mainstream salsa as well, lol (you know, like the one with cut up tomatoes). Can't wait to try their other tacos. This location is in The Annex Food Hall. read more

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Last Saturday, I sampled a number of food items from different food stalls at the Annex Food Hall. I have been on a taco kick since late December 2019. It must have been eating all that Christmas turkey and wanting a change. Naturally, I had to try what El Nahual Tacos had to offer. I had already had some food from Mean Bao. Although the deal for three tacos for $13 was mighty appealing, I didn't want that much food. Instead, I went with the fish taco, and chips and salsa. Perfect! The fish is cod in the taco. I'm good with a flaky fish. I waited for a bit for my order. Moments later, my food was ready. The fish taco was delicious. I love how fresh the fish was. The batter was thin and crispy, which it should be. The taco was perfect and the flavours in the taco were spot on. The chips were hot out of the fryer. The salsa had mild cilantro in it. It was okay, but I was hoping for more of a tomato version of salsa. I still ate it all. I was with a number of friends that evening. We ended up getting more tacos, and chips with salsa. So much food! I grabbed a pulled beef taco. I give it full marks for tenderness. However, it was super salty for my liking. I remember feeling thirsty afterwards and drinking a ton of water to balance my system out. I then felt bloated... haha! I'd love to try more tacos here. I have the inclination that the pulled versions of their proteins are heavy on the sodium, so I'll steer away from them. The food is yummy here, despite that minor setback. (60) read more

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We were here with friends for dinner. I love variety and trying new things and they didn't disappoint. We had the open face tacos and they created some really unique flavour combinations. We tried one of 6 different open face tacos. See my pictures. They were all delicious. The 6 different ones were: (1) Carrnitas. Braised pulled pork, pickled carrot. (2) Al Pastor (mild). Marinated pork with dried chiles, spices and achote, onion, cilantro, grilled pineapple. (3) Black Tiger Shrimp. Garlic crispy cheese on tortilla, onion, grilled peppers, cilantro, avocado salsa. (4) Fried Fish. Cod marinated with oregano, cilantro, cabbage slaw, cilantro aioli. (5) Pulled Beef Barbacoa (mild). Slow cooked spiced beef blade, cilantro, onion, avocado salsa. (6) Chorizo (mild). House-made spiced pork, onion, cilantro, avocado salsa, wrapped in crispy mozzarella. They had bottled drinks from Jarritos Canada. Since this food stall is part of The Annex Food Hall, you would use the large seating area, free WiFi, and washrooms of the food hall. read more

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I was on a walk and stumbled upon El Nahual Tacos. Decided to grab a quick bite and...well, it was fantastic! I'm a big fan of Mexican cuisine so i can totally put 5/5 to their shrimp tacos and a traditional lemonade. The tacos were among the best I've had in the city - the flavours were just spot on. Yes, the prices are a tad higher, and I did wait a bit longer for my order (because all tacos are hand-made which is hard to find outside Mexico), but considering the taste and the friendly service, it was totally worth it. The staff was great, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. If you also enjoy Mexican food, El Nahual is the place to go! read more

Now it is called Luis H for the name if the cook 2nd visit, still consistent and good food ( not street food, the level just above) and tried the dried grasshopers this time read more

Wow, their pulled beef Barbarossa taco was super tasty!! The meat was delicious and comes wrapped in one round soft taco shell that tasted premade. The sauces were so delicious and I loved the spicy kick! It's super juicy though so make sure you ask them for napkins!!! (Bag doesn't come w it) The chips and salsa was good as well. It wasn't super super crispy but it was good. I liked their green salsa as well! Slightly tangy and a great dip! One tip, this little shop is inside The annex food hall!! Their staff were pretty quick to make my order so I was happy about that. Wish those tacos were bigger though! I might come back for more if they have deals! :) good luck! read more

I went 15 mins after they had opened on the last day of the elite event. Was a bit confused as it isn't clear who is in line waiting to order and who is waiting for their food. Why the low stars you ask? Strictly on the food- got the pulled beef burrito for my BF, chips and salsa, fish and shrimp taco. I agree with all the reviews that the fish taco (which usually is quite popular in general) was a major disappointment. It didn't taste bad, it just didn't taste good - bland, underwhelming and had me looking inside asking myself if it was even actual fish? My BF said Burrito was good and hit the spot but he had trouble locating the beef. We opened it up and it did indeed have a tiny slither. Shrimp tacos is the way to go for sure! Chips were delish but wasn't keep on the salsa. However, the sauce they give you with the taco is amazing! Can't say it hit the spot sadly :( read more

I had mixed feelings about that place. It's inside a food court towards the end on the right hand side corner. I went at a time that it was really busy with a yelp promotion and they were a bit overwhelmed with all the people that showed up at the same time. I waited patiently in line. I ordered the shrimp taco with chips and salsa as well as their tres leches cake. There were 3 staff behind the counter. One of them was not wearing a mask and was giving orders to the other 2. The shrimp taco was not bad but it wasn't that impressive to me. I felt like the filling was a bit lacking. The chips and salsa were good. The tres leche cake had a good portion and was topped with strawberry jam. It was good and light and fluffy. read more

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Visited El Nahual Tacos for a Yelp Event. I got the Al Pastor Taco with chips and salsa. Absolutely love pineapple in my tacos - I found it very delicious and juicy! The chips were crunchy and the salsa was okay. Overall, the food was good and I'd definitely come back to try more taco flavours! Service was also good as the staff was very friendly and attentive. read more

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El Nahual is located in the far right corner of the Annex Food Hall. I'm a huge Taco/Mexican aficionado so I was pretty excited to try their tacos out. All Tacos are 4.95ea or 3 for $13. They also have burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and chips + salsa. They have a nice selection of tacos - I got the Black Tiger Shrimp taco and the Al Pastor. I'd say the Black Tiger Shrimp tacos were definitely worth the $5. You get three grilled shrimp (around 16-20 size, so quite large) with some grilled peppers and cabbage. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and had a great crunch to them, overall it was delicious. The Al Pastor was pretty bad if I'm going to be honest. It was pretty much just grilled slices of pork with a pineapple on top (the pineapple being the only give away that it was an al pastor). The pork was pretty tough and dry and not anything like the tender and juicy pork that you would get off the spit on a traditional Al Pastor. I also got the chips and salsa which was a solid 7/10. Chips were great - fried in-house; salsa looked like it was made in house but honestly there was nothing special about it. No notable tones or notes to it. read more

El Nahual Tacos - Tacos plated (at home) - Black Tiger Shrimp and Al Pastor taco (the pineapple is supposed to be on the Al Pastor oops) - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Love these tacos. So delicious. I have no other words other than yum. They make their tortillas themselves and they're tasty. They only take cash so bring some if you want to try more tacos. the space is small so hopefully it's not busy and you can find yourself a spot to eat. Will I be back? For sure. One of my favourites for tacos in the city read more

El Nahual Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Definitely just made my top 3 tacos in Toronto. The ambience is cute and homely. The Fish tacos are 10/10 so are the Carne Asada, those were my favorite. read more

El Nahual Tacos - Farthest- Chicken Taco, Pulled Pork, Carne Asada Closer - Fish taco, Chicken Taco, Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Seriously great tacos here! The first time I went was not long after they'd opened for business and it took a while to get my order, despite being the only customer at the time. They make everything fresh to order, including the tortillas, so I wasn't too disappointed about waiting. On my last visit, I was with four of my coworkers on our lunch break. There were a few other people in the restaurant as well, so I worried it might take too long for our food - I had a meeting to get to, so I was keeping my eye on the clock. To my pleasant surprise, the food was coming out quickly. Since all five of us had ordered the 3 tacos for $10 special, they basically just made one of each order at a time, so we could all start eating at the same time. By the time we'd finished our first taco, the next one would be ready. Great system. I had three different tacos: fish, carnitas and chorizo. It's hard to pick a favourite as they were all fantastic, but most everyone in our group raved about the fish tacos. The batter was so light and crunchy, and not at all greasy. But I'd take any of them again in a heartbeat. The guys working there were super friendly and really quick to keep things moving along. The restaurant itself is very small, with only about 6-8 stools available to sit down to eat. Not super comfortable, so it's not really somewhere you'd want to spend too much time. I'll likely get takeout next time. Maybe a burrito... read more

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Had tacos and burrito - it was just excellent. Compared to so so so many places downtown, this is so much more authentic. It's not exactly for the ambience here, but the food was extremity worth it - all in the tortillas..so good! read more

Located inside the Annex Food Hall El Nahual serves up variety of delicious Mexican fair. I was lucky to be able to try their tacos through Yelp elite event and I was not disappointed! I got the Barbacoa tacos with a side of chips and salsa. The taco was flavourful and well portioned. I will definitely be back with my friends to try other items on the menu. read more

El Nahual Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Small owned shop located in the eglinton/ Weston area. Came in on a Monday lunch and it was quite empty. When walking in, the first thing that came into mind is "am I in someone's kitchen?" It does not resemble anything like a restaurant. Be aware that seating is limited so not great for a huge crowd. They do have a special of 10$ for 3 tacos. If you were to buy individual tacos they cost on average 3.75$ for one. We decided To try the fish, shrimp, chicken and chorizo. My favourite of the 4 was def the shrimp! They use giant shrimps and the flavour was SOO flavourful. The tortilla are all made in house as we saw them kneading the dough as we ate! The fish was good but I'm so use to seven lives tacos that it is not even comparable. Size of the fish is more on the smaller side though. Chicken was good with the different toppings (such as cilantro avacado sauce) and the chorizo was unique as it was wrapped in a casing. Overall the tacos were good but it is far from where we live and I don't think I will be returning as regularly as I wish I could. Hoping they would move closer to our area as they were talking about it! read more

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I got this during the event and tried the fish tacos with chips and salsa. I also ordered the El pastor quesadilla. Overall, the lineup was confusing not knowing who was waiting to order or waiting to pick up. The taco we got was really small and it tasted like a standard fish taco. I would say the quesadilla is better. I really liked the sauce that came with the taco, the guac was very unique and watery. Overall a good snack but not for a full meal. read more

El Nahual Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were originally going to a pizza place, but just so happen to randomly find this place on yelp. I had 3 tacos: carnitas, barbacoa and black tiger shrimp. They were my favourite in that order. The tacos have minimal toppings, but that actually made them taste better. The tiger shrimp had a coleslaw type thing on it and cilantro. Keeping each taco to only 2 or 3 toppings helped emphasize the juiciness of the meat. The carnitas was my favourite because it was juicy and a little sweet. read more

I visited this taco shop for a Yelp event where I received a complimentary taco and chips+salsa or drink. I ordered a carnitas taco and chips. The taco was pretty good but nothing too amazing. I asked the person working there which taco was their most popular as I would've liked to chosen that one but she couldn't tell me which was popular. She let me know that they were all about the same? (Long story short, I ended up going with the carnitas taco) It was quite small (easily 2-3 bites) and the taco shell was a little bit cold and dry. The pork was very flavourful and the toppings on the taco were delicious though! Moving onto the chips+salsa - the chips were crunchy but the salsa was lacking flavour. It had a strong onion flavour but that's all I tasted unfortunately. I'm not sure if I'll be revisiting El Nahual but I think it's worth a try! read more

El Nahual Tacos - Carnitas Taco - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Stopped by El Nahual as part of the Yelp Elite promotion and ended up ordering an additional three tacos. Their chips and salsa were a great starter/finisher and the tacos were amazing. We ordered: chicken mole, fish, carnitas and pulled beef. Needless to say, none of them disappointed! My favourite though was the chicken mole followed by the fish. Not many places can do a decent fish taco, but these folks are an exception. Highly recommend! read more

El Nahual Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my second time at El Nahual. I would strongly recommend you stay with the beef and chicken. I tried beef, fish, pork, and the chicken. I don't understand the pork one at all. Not remotely close to the al pastors I had in Mexico City- I get that it's a difficult thing to recreate but... you should really specialize in one thing and do that one thing well. I don't understand why toronto always has the need to do everything in one store. Chips were decent- salsas all very bland and mediocre. Nothing to say about the fish. I mostly stay away from toronto Mexican scene and we went because there was a special. Likely I will not go back unless am with friends and need a late night snack. read more

After eating a lot of great tacos in San Diego, the Toronto taco scene left me... a little sad. I tried a fair bit of downtown spots and each was not even as good as the average decent spot in SD. Well, turns out the best Toronto Tacos are NOT in Toronto. They're in the suburbs. Between El Nahual and Ay Caramba (Vaughn). I think I picked up my 2 best authentic Tacos in Toronto so far. As I said in the Ay Caramba review, a Toronto 5 star taco is probably a 4 or 4.5 in other places around the world. BUT for Toronto, this is as good as it gets. Ay Caramba and El Nahual are very different and good in their own way. If you want to feel like you're welcomed into someone's home in a nice clean and decorated spot... Ay Caramba is your spot. If you want to feel like you're stepping into a tiny taco stand spot just off the streets in San Diego, El Nahual is your spot. El Nahual flavours strongly reminds me of the Baja Mexico style that I liked a lot in San Diego. The place is tiny. We're talking only 6 stools at most and there isn't much more room other than that. It's clean but very very sparse. You're not really there for the atmosphere. You're there for the food! Service here is quiet, polite, and efficient. There's really no interaction. Prices are very fair. As for the tacos... I want to say their grilled shrimp taco is just as good as I remember in San Diego. Really. They don't double wrap their tacos but that's ok. Ay Caramba really brings the heat up in their sauces and tacos compared to El Nahual. I think they're more of a central Mexican style with chillis playing more of a central ingredient. El Nahual is more focused on on variety of ingredients in the taco but lets the natural flavours shine instead of dousing it with too much sauce. El Nahual's hot sauce is quite mild... I would dare say super mild. Grilled Shrimp Taco - This is the real deal. Baja style where the shrimp is cooked tender and still have that juicy bounce as you bite through. It's wrapped in the crispy grilled garlic cheese that just compliments the shrimp really well. Topped with cilantro, cabbage, and a tiny bit of onions, it's more of a nuanced flavour instead of super bold. The avocado salsa adds a creamy texture that contrasts the crisped cheese. This was so good and shrimp were plentiful and a good size. 5/5 Al Pastor - The large chunk of grilled fresh pineapple was the nice sweet flavour contrast to the rich pork that has been roasted with chilies, spices, and achiote. Similar to the Shrimp taco, it had the drizzle of avocado salsa, cilantro, and a tiny bit of onion. I found the pork super tender and the grilled pineapple had the right sweetness to it. 4.5/5 Carnitas - Another great pork taco but this time, it had a more meatier pork taste as its was braised slow in it's own fat. Even more tender than the Al Pastor... if that is even possible. I found this very flavourful and liked how they used pickled daikon to break up the richness of it. 4.5/5 Veggie - I loved this one and I think it's cause of the crispy cheese! The crispy cheese almost became a second taco shell as it curved around the cooked mushrooms, peppers, and onions. There was a good flavour of umami from the mushrooms. The addition of the pickled carrot and daikon was nice... could have used more for my preference but overall, very good vegetarian one! 4.5/5 Before I forget, you can check in for a freebie of chips and dip. The dip is super mild in flavour (avocado salsa?) but the chips are a good crunch to get you hungry. I was completely surprised on the flavours and how authentic it was to my memory of San Diego and Baja style tacos. I think this is a hidden gem in plain site but seeing that it has a growing number of 5 star reviews, you can't keep a good place down. If you love tacos, skip the downtown spots and head north... you'll find Toronto's best there. read more

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Note: This restaurant is more for a quick bite / take-out. Although I really wouldn't recommend that you wait too long as I don't think the tacos will taste as good! Tacos appear to be small, but they really pack a punch in terms of taste! I ordered 3 tacos/$12: Fish, Yucatan Chicken, & Al Pastor. All of them tasted distinct, with different toppings, and were visually appealing as well. They looked as though pride was taken in the presentation of the tacos! Very good and I was actually full after eating them. Initially, I was doubtful when I saw how petit they were. :) Parking: "Restaurant" is located on the smaller, north side of Keele Street. There is PAID angled parking just in front/across the street. During my visit, there were plenty of street parking (paid) on Eglinton itself. If you're eastbound on Eglinton Ave W, it can be tricky to turn left onto this small street as the street is very busy / undergoing construction. Atmosphere: El Nahual is quite small. There is only counter seating for 8-10ppl. Stools are solid, but they look like crates turned on their side, so they're not very comfortable. Again, this is why I said that I don't think this place is intended for dining in for an extended period of time. It was really hot out when I came in and they kept the doors open. It wasn't super uncomfortable, but it definitely will be if it was more humid. Service: Girl at the counter was very friendly and nice. Note that the food does take a while, so DO NOT come here if you need to be in/out. After I ordered, the girl said that tacos would take 15-20mins and that was pretty accurate. I would definitely come back to try out other tacos &/or even get a burrito, but for now, only if I was in the area as it's quite congested and Eglinton is really messed up. Free chips w/ creamy guac with Yelp check-in! read more

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Went here on a Thursday in the Annex Food Hall on Bloor St W. I got the Tiger shrimp taco and a lime Jarritos drink. The staff were very friendly and serviceable. The taco had three big fat juicy Tiger shrimp, salsa, onion and cilantro. The wedge of lime and hot sauce on the side was also a nice touch. Haven't been in this area in a while. If, I am in this side of town I will visit again. read more

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