So I have tried them a few times and each time the quality and taste has been spot on. 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. read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Super fresh and 3 for $12 - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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

I thought this place would be good but what a let down honestly the tortilla were so tough, I got the three tacos fish beef and chicken it didn't taste like anything special, I will never come to this place, gus tacos is one of the best tacos I ever had and this is one of the worst, the meat was bland, no flavour, it was a big letdown, the fish taco was okay, but I had better at Wilbur mexicana, now I know this is one of the worst tacos 99.9 percent sure I won't be back here, because there are still better tacos to try on my checklist read more

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This was such a good experience. We absolutely enjoyed everything we ordered. We were also able to score some really nice coke like you get in Mexico. It's so authentic!! Loved it and would highly recommend! read more

Love all of the hidden gems in Kensington Market, and La Chilaca Taqueria is no exception - it's awesome. Super tiny spot, located in the middle of the building, which houses other niche food stalls. In terms of eating in, there are community folding tables and chairs at the back of the space, super rustic vibes but you don't come here for the Instagram photo opps if you know what I mean. The service was friendly and quick, we were able to place our orders quickly. Tacos were absolutely delicious - I can't recall the exact ones we tried but they were amazing. Super flavourful, tender, and just really tasty. Make sure you ask for a side of their green salsa on the side, its sooooo good. We ended up taking the bit we had leftover and used them on fried eggs for breakfast the next morning - omg hot sauce heaven. If anyone from La Chilaca Taqueria reads this, please consider making batches of your hot sauce to sell, it's addictive! read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Tried the brocheta taco on a busy Saturday. The food was tasty and fresh. The corn tortilla was crispy and filled with flavourful beef. Overall a satisfying snack and would recommend! read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Brocheta taco - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Honestly one of the most delicious taco joint ever!! Huge size Al pastor steak burrito is just $9.05 including tax. Even tho it's not wrapped up with rice, but it's densely packed with black beans, cheese, meat, pepper, onions, and your choice of salsa. They have 5 different salsa with different spicy level, and I choose to mix the 2 most spicy one together. The staff were super nice, it's honestly a hidden gem in Kensington market, I loved it so much. Burrito - Al Pastor Steak - $8.00 ($9.05 including tax) read more

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The dynamic duo working here impress me with their food, attitude and zest for cooking up tacos and burritos. These are solid lunch items, guaranteed to keep you going through your day, not some cutesy bar snack. A nice big chunk of fish, lean and well-seasoned chorizo, and pastor full of flavour these double shelled tacos are bursting out of the tray which barely holds the two of them. The sauces are a must-try! You need to go alongside the counter and grab a plastic cup to take to your seat at the back of this incredible culinary experience of a food court. There are three sauces and they are all worth a taste. I need to come back to try one of their burritos, if the tacos are any indication, the burrito will be the best I've ever tried, and blow everything else out of the Mexi-To landscape. read more

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Thanks to Yelp, I found this lovely spot! La Chilaca Taqueria is treasure deep in the heart of Kensington Market. We ordered up an Al Pastor taco and a chorizo taco. They come simply dressed, the way they should be. Some onions and cilantro with a hearty meat, and the Al Pastor came with a nice wedge of pineapple. There are mild, medium and spicy hot sauces on deck for your pleasure. There's a small seating area in the back or during a warmer day, these would be great taken outdoors. If in doubt, go here! I had a different taco spot on lock in Kensington and my opinions have since changed... read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Let's taco bout this. Affordable tacos with well sized portions. What else can you ask for ? La chilaca taqueria is small taco shop serving delicious morsels for a great price! Selling 3-5$ tacos and certain specials (like 10$ for 4 pastor tacos). I ordered the carne, pastor, carnitas, pollo, and fish. I only wish I didn't get full so fast because I wanted more. Probably the closest thing I've tasted to tacos on the street in Mexico. Would highly recommend the fish ( very fresh and light) and the pastor (if you're a fan of pineapples) and if not go for the pork. They even have there own salsa station with grilled jalapeños to accompany your tacos for a complete bite. The shop is small and the interiors aren't of high class but who cares, cause the food is amazing. Number Juan in my books. read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious torta but not on authentic torta bread. Very messy to eat but worth the multiple napkins. Service was very good and friendly. Ambiance was like street vendors. Love it. Will definitely be back. Recommend to everyone to try. read more

3.5 stars to some more great options of 4 stars. Not going to lie... it's true Kensington in every sense of the neighbourhood. If you're willing to look past the rough and gritty exterior, you may find some good tacos here. Nothing risked is nothing gained and I feel that La Chilaca Taqueria fits that perfectly. It's in the 'food court' of several Latin American food stalls. Food court is an understatement... It's more like a disheveled, heavily worn and dirty open non A/C store that has every stall spilling out into a small room. It shares the space with 3 other stalls. There are some tables in the back of the dingy place but there's a weird smell emanating from the back as you sit beside several broken old unused glassed counters. On a crazy hot day, the lack of A/C makes this insane and feel like an oven. The open back door to a few more seats barely helps. The 'kitchen' is really a small stove top and a crammed setting of a kitchen sink and a counter to assemble. You're quickly greeted and told to look up at the menu. There are daily deals like 2 chorizo tacos for $5 or 4 other tacos for $10. Each taco is $5 each regardless of the type. When we went, the carnitas werent ready but they had 8 other ones you could try. Service here is efficient but I have to admit they were all busy with the World Cup... can't blame them since the entire Kensington (let's be real... Toronto) is watching. I do have to worry a bit when we overheard the person in the kitchen saying how can they cook this chicken in under 3 minutes... ehhhh wut? How about cooking it till it's done? I have to admit the addition of their sauces really perked these up so grab some before taking a bite into them. The creamy orange one has some good heat that could make you water up a bit if you're not careful. I wasnt expecting that type of heat and wow, yeah... ice cream was needed to cool my tongue. What I thought would be the spicy red transparent sauce was actually a tomato one that didn't have any heat and just added a little bit of flavour. There was also a nice vibrant green sauce that was very good mix of mild jalalpeno, onions, and cilantro. Totally refreshing to add. Fish Taco - My favourite of the tacos. The fish pan fried and still tender without being dried out. This was a stuffed taco... the type where you take a bite and you realize that the sauce and pickled onions are just going to be exploding soon. The sauce just oozes out onto your hand and you're soon licking your fingers. The cilantro just gives a nice freshness to it... I know, not everyone likes cilantro but it's good on this one. Another thing I love about this... they double wrap the taco so they dont fall apart easily AND they toast the corn tortilla up so they're a bit crispy. Nice one. 4/5 Vegetable Taco - Soooo I keep ordering Vegetable Tacos and I keep wondering why afterwards. My search for a good one continues but I learned that tofu and cheese really doesn't work... at... all. I feel like you do one or the other. It's just a weird combination. In addition to those, they had cilantro, pickled onion, and tomatoes. This one wasn't as flavourful so it really benefits from either the orange hot sauce (that will scorch you) or green fresh herb one. 3/5 Chorizo Taco - Another solid taco with the paprika giving the pork a nice flavour. It was cooked fresh from the sausage and it didnt taste like it was standing in some pot for a few hours. They garnished with pickled onions and cilantro and helped cut through the rich meat. I was told this was authentic to the style in Mexico city. 4/5 Beef Taco - Maybe I wasn't in the mood for cheese but the beef and cheese one didn't quite work. As generous as they were with the cheese... I just felt this one was really quite heavy and a bit oily. The beef was possibly a bit overcooked which made it a bit on the dry side. I could have added more sauce to it but something didn't quite work as well as the chorizo. 3/5 Shrimp Taco - This was a solid one with small shrimps cooked fairly well.. they werent rubbery or dried out. Just a nice juicy chew. They added a spice to it that kept it out of the bland side ... though I have to admit, this wasn't as flavourful as the Chorizo. This one does work well with a sauce to keep it from being boring. They did garnish with the usual pickled onions and cilantro. 3.5/5 There are some really good tacos coming out of here and made freshly with some in house made sauces that really make the tacos pop. BUT if you're the type where you're concerned about atmosphere, this might put you off. Worse case, you can take it to go and eat it while you're walking about Kensington but just bring a few napkins, ok a lot... cause you're going to be leaving a trail of food dripping otherwise! read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Too many to name but grilled fish, carnitas, beef, and shrimp is in there. Skip the veggie - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was recommended this place by a barber locally. It was so worth it! I was not impressed by Trompo, so I was interested in checking this place out. The Corn tortilla was definitely very good, the tacos had a lot of meat, and the guy who worked here was super nice. I am crowning this place as my new favorite taco place in Toronto. I have been looking for a new place since moving from Los Angeles and this is the first place that has really passed the test. I would go back read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Tacos- chorizo, pastor, and carintas - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Located at the back of the El Gordo complex in Kensington Market is a little hole in the wall you will not want to miss. La Chilaca Taqueria serves up authentic delicious Mexican cuisine at a price point that will knock your socks off! I ended up trying their daily special (two Pastor Tacos for $5.00) and was thoroughly impressed. First of all, these things are huge (similar to the ones at Seven Lives). They have a crisp, grilled double layered corn tortilla which was absolutely delicious - soft, pliable and surprisingly light with just a hint of sweetness and a slight charred flavour. What really amazed me was that the tortilla held together even with all the filling inside it! The inside of the tortilla is stuffed with a generous amount of delicious, tender marinated pork which was then topped with fresh onions, pineapple and cilantro. I loved how the sweet juicy pineapples added a vibrant summertime feel to the well-seasoned meat and the cilantro complimented everything with a light citrusy and peppery overtone. I squeezed on a splash of lime for a bit more of a sweet citrus kick. And then added on some of the red spicy sauce to enhance the flavours (although in retrospect, I should have probably gone with the green mild sauce instead). Definitely a taco you won't want to miss! read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I came here to try out some tacos. The tacos average in price about $5 each. They have different sauces that you can put on your tacos. I tried the pork tacos. While it wasn't bad, it wasn't memorable either. This place is located inside and there are other businesses inside as well. It was hot and stuffy. The restaurant wasn't the cleanest either. Overall, it was just ok. A bit cheaper than the more famous place across the street. read more

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[LOCATION] - 4/5 This place is located at Augusta Ave and Nassau St inside a building with a bunch of small Mexican/Spanish vendors. [SERVICE] - 4/5 The cashier was friendly and helpful as she answered our questions about the menu. [DÉCOR] - 3/5 Seating area inside is limited, but there is more room on the patio (open during the warm season). [QUALITY] - 3/5 Tortilla and toppings were fresh. However, the pork was a little dry without the sauce. [ORDER] - 4/5 - Pastor Tacos - 2 for $5.00: comes with marinated pork, topped with fresh onion and pineapple in a small flour tortilla. Meat was very well-seasoned. You can also add the delicious green mild sauce, red spicy sauce, cucumbers, and mango salad to enhance the flavours! [OVERALL] - 4/5 For $5.00, you actually get a lot of food! The combination of spices, sauces, and fresh ingredients complement the Pastor very well. I would definitely recommend this place for their tacos! read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Pastor Taco - 2 for $5 - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Absolutely amazing! Two overflowing tacos for $5. Made fresh right in front of you and worth the wait. I had one chorizo & one steak. The steak was a bit bland but the chorizo was ridiculously good. I'll be back for sure. read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Continuing our downtown food tour we decided to try the La Chilaca Taqueria in the El Gordo complex in Kensington. Didn't know at the time but the building houses several food stalls and this was the place where Seven Lives Tacos got there start before they exploded on the scene. The tacos here were delicious! For $5 you get a specialty taco and for $3 you get a basic taco but they are all fantastic! Double wrapped, stuffed with protein of your choice and freshly made in house salsas to drown your tacos in. There is some serious value here folks! I'm not an authentic Mexican food expert but these tacos are probably more traditional ones then the Baja California ones at Seven Lives. Which one is better? F*ck me man don't ask me that!! Its kinda like that movie "Sophie's Choice", which child do you choose? I love them both but in different ways!! Its a small set up as only 2 guys work with one doing all the cooking and one helping out. They are really nice and deserve all the success given to them. Will be back! 5/5! read more

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What a little hole in the wall gem tucked in the middle of Kensington Market! We stumbled upon this place because Seven Lives is cash only. Such a pleasant surprise. The setup was confusing, because there are multiple food stalls all within this building, but you pay separately. This place doesn't have chips and salsa, so you would have to buy from the vendors across from them. Weather permits, sit outside. Table seating in the back is meh. I got one Chilaca taco and one chicken taco for $10 total. They are huugggeee stuffed to the brim with meat and toppings. The Chilaca has a Chilaca pepper wrapped around the outside of one of the shells (did I say Chilaca enough?). Incredible. Salsa bar is self-serve, homemade in house. Apart from the green mild jalapeño salsa, they all have quite the kick. I've been to Mexico several times and have had a lot of tacos, but I can wholeheartedly say that these are some of the best. Best get some napkins before you sit down. This place is going to explode on the Toronto food scene. Watch out, these tacos will rock your world. read more

My new favourite taco joint in the city! This hole-in-the-wall eatery is a newish addition to the El Gordo food building in Kensington Market. The chef that runs this place hails from Guanajuato, Mexico, and he brought the authentic taco cuisine from there along with him. First order of business is to address how amazing the food is here for the price that you pay. Their daily special gets you two AL Pastor tacos for a mere $5 (tax included). These things are huge (comparable to Seven Lives) and stuffed with meat! And they taste amazing too, as all their toppings and salsas are made fresh daily! The authenticity of the food is obvious once you bite into the crispily grilled (double layered of course) tortillas of these tacos. Seriously one of the best Al Pastor tacos I've had in Toronto, and for a price that is downright extinct in this day of age. Speaking of their salsas, these things are made in house and are some of the best salsas I have ever tasted in a taco! They make 3 salsas of varying spice levels, but my favourite one is definitely their mild green one. Made from jalapeños (without the seeds), this salsa has a rich citric flavour that pairs perfectly with their tacos-a must try regardless of what spice level you prefer =) I've been here about 7 times now and have had the opportunity to try most of their taco offerings. All of their tacos are either $5 for specialty and/or seafood/chicken ones, or $3 for more common meat ones (chorizo, carnitas, etc). Quite frankly, all the options are great and you really get your money's worth here. I look forward to trying out their burritos next time (which also look bomb). The El Gordo food building is a food court type eatery that has tables in the back for patrons. If the weather is nice, you could sit outside in the back patio as well. They will happily bring you your food when it's ready-great customer service for such a small establishment! Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty while eating these tacos as well (good luck keeping all the meat from falling out), as there is a washroom and a hand washing station here for you to use afterwards. Overall, an amazing place to get some authentic Mexican tacos without having to empty your wallet. Seven Lives started out as a food stall here as well, and I can see La Chilaca having the same kind of success in the near future. Get your taco fix here quick before it blows up ;) Final tip: they only accept cash now and sometimes sell out before the end of the day on weekends! read more

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Affordable tacos with well sized portions. What else can you ask for ? La chilaca taqueria is small taco shop serving delicious morsels for a great price! Selling 3-5$ tacos and certain specials (like 10$ for 4 pastor tacos). I ordered the carne, pastor, carnitas, pollo, and fish. I only wish I didn't get full so fast because I wanted more. Probably the closest thing I've tasted to tacos on the street in Mexico. Would highly recommend the fish ( very fresh and light) and the pastor (if you're a fan of pineapples) and if not go for the pork. read more

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Other Yelp reviews - and mostly their drool-worthy photos - made me want to try this place. My biggest pet peeve about tacos I've tried in this town is that the tortillas are dry, cold and crumbly. From the photos, there was real hope that this place did their tortillas up right. I ordered the special - these two enormous Al Pastor tacos for $5. They hit the spot and I appreciated the attention paid to everything - the tortillas definitely saw some grease from the grill, the meat was hot, cilantro, onions, pineapple was fresh and nicely cut, and they were more than generous with the ingredients. It's easy to miss this place as it's a little counter at the back of a place in Kensington Market that houses a few other food stalls (the churros ice cream cone counter faces the street - walk past and head to the back, right side). Several orders went in around the same time as ours, so it was a bit unclear whether we should wait near the grill (this is where the molcajete bowls are with the salsas) or sit down and wait at the tables at the back, or whether we should pay when we ordered or wait until after... just go with the flow and I promise it will all work out!! We sat down and one of the grill guys brought our order over, along with 3 little plastic cups of each of the sauces. I didn't see a shawarma-style spit here, so not sure how they prepare their meat before giving it a go on the grill. I thought these tacos might stand out a touch more if the marinade was more distinctive or if the cut was a little juicier/fattier. As it stands, I'd definitely come back to have these again and try some other kinds. The young staff all seemed super friendly and eager to make a go of this place. It deserves your support!!! read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Al Pastor special and house salsas, yummeh. - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have never been disappointed when coming to eat tacos here. I have gone to many taquerias and this is hands down the best one I have tried, and I've tried a ton of places.. I love me some authentic tacos. The meat, especially the beef, is very moist and well seasoned. The juices literally drip off the tortillas, add cheese to it and you won't ever go back to eating it without!! The home made sauces are also delish. They have different specials on certain days. I recommend 100%!! read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The beef Burrito was very disappointing, just don't try it... this place shouldn't be considered Mexican, more like bad USA food.

The Tacos Were Amazing! The line and sweating from the heat while eating these tacos were well worth it! I ordered the fish and chorizo tacos. The fish was my favorite, not breaded, big portions and perfectly spiced. The flavors were so put together very nicely. The chorizo taco was also sooo good. The spices had a kick but I loved it. Oh and they cooked everything in front of you! The place itself is small, not fancy but I honestly wasn't expecting it to be, it was housed in a building with about 4 other stands selling other options. They had a few seating options in the back and outside. The prices were affordable and the quality of the product was perfect. If you want authentic tacos, don't pass this place up! I can't wait to go back! read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Fish & Chorizo Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

TOP 3 TACO PLACE IN TORONTO!!!! Came here for lunch on a Saturday and it's sooooo good. I don't know how long it's been there but I have been missing out. **to the people that complain about the interior/look of the place think about what you are actually reviewing....this is a hidden gem, you are not going here for fine dining. Great food and great service. Take your tacos one block to the park and enjoy them outside. PRO'S -$5-$6 per taco for a good portion -shrimp taco (cheese, shrimp, peppers) 10/10 and one of the best I have ever had -beef (so much flavour) CONS. -nothing! Didn't you just see what I wrote above? Come here and ditch 7 lives. Kensington has a new #1 area . I had 5 tacos total/ 3 drinks and spent $30 total I will be back and can't wait for that shrimp taco ...until we meet again ....days go by and still I think of you. read more

Been here 2x in a week - really great value in getting four tasty Chorizo tacos for $10. Lots of other options too but the 4 for $10 will fill you for the day. read more

Holy yummmmm! This place is by far one of the best taco places in the city. I came here after finding out that Seven Live Tacos was closed for the night and I'm glad I did. I had their pastor and chilaca tacos and it was very delicious. Seriously, this taco is made with so much love that it felt like I was eating the heart of Latin America. Love the way they make these tacos like they do in Mexico. Not only is the food amazing but the cashier was singing along to the Mexican music. What more could you ask for in a taco place? Just an FYI, the seating is way in the back of the place. I didn't even know they had seating until I fishished eating. So my food snobs if you are looking for a taste of Mexico in the city, this is where you can find it! Make sure to try their extreme hot sauce so you can burn your mouth off read more

Fresh, flavourful and vibrant these takeaway tacos hit the spot. The baja fish, shrimp and carnitas all were generously portioned, perfectly cooked and surpassed expectations. The tortillas are doubled up, so don't let your eyes be bigger than your stomach. read more

La Chilaca is quintessential Kensington Market. It has an air of intrigue and imperfection that make it brilliant. Are the back patio table cloths clean? Not even close. Could you have lunch with Hilary Clinton back there and not be bothered? Probably. Are the burritos massive and delicious? Yes. Are they sometimes out of pork or shrimp? Yes. Can spiciness level be subjective here? Yes, but go for medium at least. Do you want to go into the washroom? Held out on all 6 previous visits, so not sure. Does the food seem more authentic than the other chain restaurants that serve burritos and tacos? A thousand times yes. Is this a bit of a dive? Yes, and maybe deeper. Are the staff here cool? If it comes without trying, it goes without saying. read more

Worst customer service ever! The place was not clean.They had a special 3 tacos for 12 dollars, since it was my first time I asked them to recommend there best tacos. I was told to try one of each chicken fish and beef. They didn't have guacamole and they told me to get some from the store next to them. I went home to eat my tacos and I was so dissatisfied! I don't recommend anyone to eat from this store there was also a hair in my chicken taco! All places in Kensington market don't have good food! This place is definitely on the list! Stay away !! read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Made this our first stop during our trip to Toronto. This place was heavily recommended by some of the local. I won't say this place was a disappointment, but it definitely wasn't what we hoped for. The line is long and the place is a bit difficult to find. On the Pros side: they have some really good sauces and some of the best guacamole that we've ever tasted. We tried the Al Pastor and the Carnitas tacos. Firstly, for tacos, they were both expensive. The Al Pastor had some really good flavors, but it was definitely lacking. Across the street, there is another taco place with more authentic Al Pastor. The Carnitas, on the other hand, was surprisingly bland. It's an ok place, but nothing outstanding. read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - 2 Tacos al pastor and 2 de carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

These guys are great, affordable, they let you mix & match your tacos (unlike most places), and their back patio area is really charming. Give them your money so they can grow! read more

Authentic tacos in Toronto! No need to fly down to Mexico anymore! Okay, there are still tons of reasons to go to Mexico but at least I don't have to go just to satisfy my craving for authentic tacos. I've been to Mexico City 3 times and Oaxaca 1 time. Never to the touristy beach cities. My passion for Mexico is fueled by its food and museums. World class. La Chilaca has a counter inside a building which could be nicknamed "Minute Mexico" (as in tiny, not as in fast). Other vendors make churros, pupusas etc but I'm there for the tacos. Loved the chorizo taco and the Campechano (mixed meats). Had a bite of son's al pastor. He says it tastes just like the ones in Mexico City. True, and at least we had table service and didn't have to stand on the street lol. Yes, we have eaten at some rough, local places in el D.F. You order your food and go to the back where there are a few tables near a parking area. Graffiti on the neighbour's wall. It's not a pretty brunch patio. read more

After Seven Lives, this was such an amazing deal. Well, even without thinking about Seven Lives, this is still an amazing deal. One of their daily specials (do these actually change?) was 4 chorizo tacos for $10. That's including tax. These chorizo tacos are loaded with a lot of meat and a generous amount of cilantro and perhaps onions and then you can put one of three homemade sauces on it, and they also have grilled sweet peppers that are self serve. Absolute magic. I had my taco with their mild sauce, which is green and creamy. I don't like cilantro, and these tacos had a lot of cilantro on them, but the cilantro helped cut down the greasy feeling from the chorizo. Greasy in a good way. This is no frills tacos at their best. Amazing. If this were closer to home, I'd come all the time. read more

Tacos La Chilaca - Toronto. Fish tacos weren't so good but the campechano tacos are delicious read more

La Chilaca Taqueria - Campechano - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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One of my favourite spot in the city for tacos! Hidden inside Kensington market, Chilaca is nearly always bustling. My go-to are the chorizo tacos($3 a piece or 4 for $10), which come with diced onions and cilantro, but the pastor tacos, which come with diced onions, cilantro and pineapple are fabulous as well. They have house made hot sauces available and these should not be overlooked. The green "mild" sauce is fresh and light, and adds the perfect extra bit of freshness. The orange hot sauce is not to be taken lightly. I like my food pretty spicy but I add only the smallest few drops of this to each taco because I absolutely love the flavour but damn does it have a kick! My only complaint is with their medium sauce. Over the last six months or so they have changed the recipe for their medium hot sauce. I find the new sauce far too tomatoey, and with hardly any heat at all. Their previous sauce was less tomato based and had the perfect balance of heat and flavour. Would love a switch back!! On Saturdays they sometimes make a mango salsa in addition to their hot sauces which is amazing with the pastor tacos. This is originally what got me hooked on Chilaca! (Besides the great price & friendly staff). If you head to the back of the little food prep area you'll find a small patio in the summer that's usually pretty quiet so you can enjoy your meal away from the business that is Kensington Market in the warm weather. I would (and do) recommend this spot to everyone I know who mentions they like tacos. If you are spending a day in Toronto near Kensington and can only try tacos from one joint, let it be this one. read more

A decent place to get tacos and burritos. Ordered a veg taco, a shrimp taco, and a veggie burrito. The tacos were a bit soggy and bland; would have preferred if they were hard/semi-hard and spicier. The hot sauce made up for the low spice levels. The burrito was standard. However, the tofu in veggie taco and burrito was not as dry as I would have liked (I should have specified my preference while ordering!) The price point is good and I would love to try other items on the menu (will revisit this review then) read more

Very tasty tacos, great value and good prices. Their meat is cooked nice and tastes great. Would suggest this hidden gem.

To start, this place is a dive so set your expectations accordingly. The tables, walls and washrooms could all use a wipe down. There is a reason people come here and it has to be because the food is so delicious and it is cheap. We ordered a shrimp and steak taco with a couple of jaritos. We then turned around to the kiosk across from the tacos and ordered the chips and guacamole. The guacamole was fresh and full of chunky tomatoes. Yummy. The tacos were so full of flavour! Unfortunately in the 60 seconds we had to be in the washroom, they cleared our table, but still didn't wipe it down, so my kid was annoyed as she had only eaten half her taco and drink and we had not finished the guacamole either. I guess when you have to go you risk the consequences. I recommend getting takeout at this place for the best experience. read more