The food was excellent. I had The Famous "Calle Mexico" Tostadas The lime margaritas were weak.read more

Back on the Edmonton Mexican train! (And let's face it, it's a pretty fun train to take a ride on!)…read moreThis time I was excited to try Calle Mexico (which means Mexico Street), which began back in 2015 as a food truck (that still operates). They've had a couple of different restaurant locations around the city over the years but are now comfortably situated in Queen Alexandra near Whyte Avenue. You'll probably remember their place as the old Atlantic Trap & Gill Pub which closed its doors in 2018. Trading fishing nets for brightly-coloured piñatas, the space now feels like a portal to a city somewhere in Mexico. EDify Magazine named Calle Mexico Best Mexican Restaurant 2024 and I never say "no" to a delicious taco. Neither should you. Stopping in on a snowy Saturday evening (like I did) is highly advisable, because who doesn't want to pretend that they've left on a Mexican vacation for a little while? The inside of the restaurant is quite spacious and the decor feels authentically Mexican without going too far. From the gorgeous aforementioned many-pointed piñatas adorning the ceiling to the beautiful black and white photography on the walls, the dining area feels vibrant in a grounded way. As if this is real Mexican and not just a show. The friendly (and very Spanish-speaking) staff handed us some menus upon our entry and told us to sit anywhere we wanted. We were also instructed to order our food at the counter (hostess desk?) once we were ready. One thing that I appreciated right away is that the menu isn't humongous. Lots of restaurants have insanely sprawling menus, and while choice is nice, I almost prefer a concise menu of really dialed-in plates. Quality over quantity. Once our banquete plan was made we placed our order and awaited our food (which came out so quickly!) to the sounds of energetic Mexican music. While there are cocktails and beer on the drink menu, I always favour a Horchata ($3.50) and will continue to drink these all around town. A traditional Mexican beverage made up of white rice soaked in water and then flavoured with cinnamon, the Calle Mexico version is really good! I liked how smooth and well-strained theirs is because this drink can sometimes be quite gritty in other restaurants. It's sweet, nutty, and milky but also drinkable and refreshing. Plus they served a really big cup of it! I liked this horchata a whole lot. Next, we felt that it was prudent to order some Chips and Salsa (Delicious homemade salsa & chips - $8.50) because these are just a good time to have on the table. All good Mexican restaurants make their own tortilla chips in-house and Calle Mexico is no exception. It makes a massive difference in quality and taste! Frankly, I wouldn't trust a "Mexican restaurant" that doesn't make their own chips. These ones were very good! Nicely crispy and salted, they tasted very fresh. The big bowl of salsa was also impossibly fresh but mild in flavour - no spice. However, if you are looking for some heat Calle Mexico has got you! There's an entire salsa bar that customers are free to visit at their leisure! With four types to choose from; Guacamole (mild), Salsa Verde (medium), Roasted Peppers (medium), and Roasted Habanero (very spicy), we grabbed samples of each one! My favourite was probably the roasted peppers one, which had great flavour and a decent amount of heat. The roasted habanero one was very spicy as promised!! You could really taste that it was made with real concentrated dried and roasted peppers. High on our list of things to try was The Famous "Calle Mexico" Tostadas (Crispy tortillas topped with beans, chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, radish, sour cream, feta cheese and avocado - $16.00). They're famous! I can see why these are famous because they were the best thing that we ate! Crispy crunchy tortillas topped with a mountain of fresh ingredients, there was nothing not to love! (Except for the fact that tostadas are notoriously difficult to eat. Do they explode into pieces after the first bite for everyone? Just me?) The chicken was especially tender and delicious and I liked the nice, perfectly ripe slices of avocado on top. So much freshness and so much flavour! These tostadas truly represent what Calle Mexico is all about. There are eight different tacos to choose from on the menu and it seemed that picking one to try was an important part of our dining experience. Sure, they've got chicken, pork, beef, and even fish. But I'm always more curious about the unique options. Beef Tongue (Lengua) Tacos (Tender shredded beef tongue topped with cilantro and onion - $18.00) fit the bill! This is what we're talking about when we say "nose to tail" cuisine, isn't it? The pieces of meat were very tender and not at all offensive (in case that's what you were expecting). Although overall, these tacos didn't have a whole lot else going on. They were very simple. The addition of spicy salsa from the salsa bar totally helped to kick things up. On one hand, I liked that th

A pleasant surprise. Tacos and enchiladas were great. Fully recommend this spot for lunch or dinnerread more

A fun dinner out in the lively and colorful restaurant! Great service and food was good but lacking…read moreflavor in some items. The birria tacos were the standout!

barBURRITO is typically a family favorite. But this particular one is very skimpy on everything…read more Not giving u full scoops of anything. Barely any meat or rice. Maybe 1/2 a scoop. We paid extra for chicken, we should at the very least get a full scoop. Won't be coming back to this location.

Your professionalism and food was noted by all guests. The guests made mention of how much they…read moreenjoyed you and your assistant showing them how to serve themselves and serving them as well. They felt very "special", they loved the concept. We found the quantity and quality of food was exceptional, we are so glad we used you on a recommendation for our event. On behalf of the Debney Jr's Mess (military reserve forces) thank you for servicing our event!

I had a burrito bowl, lots of gluten free options. tastes almost like homemade pico and guacamoleread more

My first experience at Mucho and Te Amo was the outcome!!! Wow my impression of the food was…read moreoverall quality and without a doubt quantity!! I had heaven in a bowl to avoid calories and there was ample rice, vegetables and chicken to feed two people for just over $10!!! I will enjoy a supper here with my husband the next time we are out without my kids though as I am unsure how plain I could go without taking all the fun out of this franchise!!

Edmonton is home to a lot of incredible options when it comes to Mexican food but the amigos have…read morebeen around since 2005 and are probably one of the earlier additions of this cuisine to the city's food scene. And yes, there really are three amigos - three brothers, actually. The Rosales brothers are from Oaxaca and have been treating Edmonton to their vibrant flavours for nearly twenty years. It's no surprise that the Edmonton Journal voted them as Favourite Mexican Restaurant 2023 after becoming such a long-lasting and trusted name in Mexican fare. What better day of the week to visit a bumpin' Mexican joint than on Tuesday! Taco Tuesday, that is! I highly recommend making a reservation at Three Amigos because every time that I visit I watch people get turned away at the door because the restaurant is often full. This is especially true on a Tuesday, the day of my recent dinner. You'll find Three Amigos in a strip mall in Duggan, not far removed from all of the south side hustle and bustle. You can't possibly miss them with their awesome sign with a giant lit-up number three on it. Stepping into the space is like a portal straight to Mexico! The colours! The energy! The smells! The restaurant is positively alive with the vibration of Mexico and it's a feast for the senses. No inch of the dining area is spared from a bright splash of paint, an interesting piece of art, or something else that feels incredibly authentic. I love the corrugated tin walls, the tabletops made out of metal Corona signs, and the Latin music filling the air. And I especially love the bathrooms, which you need to see for yourself. Let's just say that they have leaned into an entire unexpected Simpsons theme down in that end of the restaurant and it's hilariously wonderful. You will certainly not be short on atmosphere at Three Amigos. The servers are warm and friendly, offering a glow of hospitality that makes every customer feel welcome. Seated at my table, I was treated to an excellent view of the entire room and I watched as each and every table filled and became occupied for the evening. I could think of no better way to start the meal than with a Horchata Aguas Frescas ($5.00) and Totopos (House made corn tortilla chips, salsa - $12.00). Horchata is my forever favourite and I order it every time (if I'm not drinking alcohol). A traditional Mexican beverage made up of white rice soaked in water and then flavoured with cinnamon. It's sweet, nutty, and milky but also somehow quite refreshing. The horchata at Three Amigos is very good, however I did find that the bottom of my drink was very dense with ground cinnamon. I found the grainy sips to be a bit much and could have used for the cinnamon to have been dialed back a bit. The totopos seem simple enough but are not to be missed. The heaping mountain of tortilla chips are the perfect thing for everyone to munch on, and let me tell you, these housemade chips are addictive. You can tell that they taste freshly fried and are salted just the right amount. Nothing like the bagged kind from the grocery store. I also really enjoyed the three salsas that were served with the chips, each a different level of heat. The bright red one (Roja) was the mildest, while the darker red one (Diablo) was spicy, smoky, and full of deep chipotle flavour. My favourite is the creamy green salsa (Verde) which is medium in spice. The menu at Three Amigos is HUGE. It can be overwhelming to consider all of the options from starters to mains to tacos (an entire section all its own) to tortas. The best way to sample a lot of different things (especially if you're undecided) is to try the Amigo Plato (Empanada, taco dorado, tostada, gordita, chicken tinga taco, guacamole, crema, pico de gallo, refried beans, rice - $29.00), a sampler plate which consists of a surprising number of items. The food all arrived extremely quickly, and placed in front of us, this platter summed up Three Amigos in one single dish. Exciting, bursting with colours, each option enticing in its own way. I wasn't quite sure where to begin but I just started eating! The empanada, a stuffed corn pastry with chicken on the inside, was fried to a golden perfection. However, of all of the items, I did find it the least exciting. Next to the empanada was the taco dorado, a rolled fried corn tortilla stuffed with chicken and potato. The shape made it easy to eat, but again the overall flavour wasn't so interesting. Things kicked up a notch with the tostada, this crispy fried corn tortilla is topped with refried beans, braised chipotle chicken, queso fresco, avocado, and pico de gallo. I find a tostada pretty difficult to eat because as soon as you pick it up and bite it the whole thing often shatters and falls apart! But I love them anyway because you get the satisfaction of a crunchy tortilla paired with a fresh and delicious flavour combo piled high on top. The gordita might have been my favourite, a corn tortilla pressed pancake stuffed with

This is our most favourite Mexican restaurant. It's a family business and a lot of people love the…read moreplace so it can get very busy. It's better to make reservations before going there. Fridays and Saturday evenings are fun because they have live music. The customer service is great and the place is designed very nice. The food is the best! I highly recommend this place.

Not worth a return visit. Slow service, average food, quite overpriced…read more After visiting sister restaurant Mayté, was looking forward to trying Juana Ines. They are not comparable in either quality or service. The experience is best described as disorganized. Individuals with no serving background and halted english (family/friends) are acting as servers, which is a recipe for customer frustration. We waited forever after being seated to be given menus, even though the seating area is small. We had already chosen what we wanted from online menus, but didn't have an opportunity to say so or even order a drink before the server was gone again. Orders had to be repeated, dishes were half cleaned up, no napkins were provided (at a taco place!). Very amateur service indeed. How are they gonna cope with a patio? The food was also below par. I really wanted to try the nopales but worried it would be slimy canned stuff. Given the $16 Betabel salad we did order was nothing special (pickled beets, bits of orange, bagged spring salad, a speckling of shredded halloumi, pepitas totally forgotten), I'm glad we played it safe. The tacos were the most disappointing. We tried carnitas and suadero. Both meats were overcooked, very dry and lacking in flavour. The fresh salsa was mild and added nothing other than moisture. This was also bad because their fresh corn tortillas are served as single layer and start disintegrating after the first bite. Patrons ordering 6 tacos at a time, a full plate, will surely be left with a sloppy mess. The only thing we truly enjoyed were the sopes. I've never had such fresh sopes, lighly cooked only not heavily fried, really tasty and gone too soon. Not worth $20 mind you. Didn't even try a margarita because they start at $14 and are served in those silly long stem, shallow hat-shaped glasses. When did margaritas get to be such a rip-off? A Corona will set you back $8, a Pacifico $10. Just why? Not sure if the plan was to subsidize the more expensive, dinner-focused Mayté with a high turnover taquiera, but if so the model is a massive fail. You actually have to have decent service, reasonable prices and great eats. Having a cute space and theme is not enough to pass in this foodie town. Que mal!

staff: warm and friendly like most Latinos…read more service: it was busy with Saturday Lunch rush! - and they took our orders quickly and food came out decently. They checked in regularly to see if we needed any drink top ups. establishment: cute place in Manchester Square (Edmonton). Nice vibrant decor. Beautiful flower wall on the side. Few tables inside, few tables outside. There is an upstairs that will eventually be a lounge. Great parking in the square lot. food: portions were generous. Decent sized tacos. Flavour of tacos were good. The shrimp cocktail was a very good size - it lacked flavour. I was expecting more spice and lemon flavours like back in Mexico. The food was pretty bland - again - we were expecting more spice for a Mexican restaurant. some of the dishes that would have something as simple as traditional beans back in Mexico - didn't have it here. We were really hoping for a more "home-cooked" feel. The tortilla soup was pretty good (again could have used more spice). I would come back with hopes the spice/flavour will improve.

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.

This is such a cute little restaurant in West Edmonton! I really enjoyed the menu items I ordered…read moreand staff were so friendly. I would definitely come back: portion sizes were ample, the food quality was lovely and I was able to try dishes I hadn't yet tried previously. I know the next time I'm here I will certainly order an empanada again as the cheese one I had was so lovely!

staff: very friendly, family run restaurant. Authentic Colombian food! They give that homey,…read morepersonal experience you do when you travel to Latin America. service: I was the only one there at the time so service was fast! establishment: great new location. Has only been open about a month. food: delicious empanadas. Great flavour. Home made sauces . They also have a good truck that moves around YEG in the summer months.