Update: years later the tacos are just as good as ever. Loved the carne asada taco, and their guac was delicious too. read more

La Chingada - Carne asada taco - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here just after happy hour and in between World Cup games; so the ambience was a bit less subdued. The attraction was the substantial margarita and taco menus - so we gave both a try. Service was friendly and quick; and while there was a traditional taqueria vibe; the prices are on the higher side. May come back here on a day before the end of happy hour, otherwise not great value for money. read more

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A solid spot for Mexican food in a lovely environment. While it may not show on the outside, once you enter La Chingada you'll be immersed amidst the energetic Dundas West crowd with some Ossington spillover mixed in. The tacos are surprisingly large and loaded, and the enchiladas were decent too (though I still recommend the tacos over them). Don't skip out on the churros either. read more

La Chingada - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I love this place so much. The portions are big and worth the money you're spending. The food is absolutely phenomenal. I got the quesabirria tacos and it came with so much I couldn't finish it. I also ordered the dirty margarita and it was so good. They have so many different flavours of margaritas you can choose so many options. The patio upstairs is super nice too, it really brings the Mexican feel the place. I already brought some friends here and I can't wait to go again with more. read more

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Came again with friends and we tried nachos with chicken tinga and the crispy empanada with the chorizo inside. These were EXCELLENT. I think the empanada is as close as it would get to a pizza pocket and the chicken tinga was so juicy and flavourful. I am slowly eating my way through this menu, haha. read more

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Lack of customer care during a medical emergency We are very disappointed with the way this restaurant handled a serious medical emergency that occurred during our visit on May 3, 2026. A member of our group lost consciousness shortly after consuming the food and required immediate medical attention at the establishment, followed by ambulance transport to the hospital. Fortunately, after several hours of medical evaluation, no major cardiac issues were found. What disappointed us most was not the medical incident itself, but the lack of consideration afterward by the restaurant. The meal was completely interrupted due to the emergency, yet the restaurant still charged 100% of the bill and later declined any refund or gesture of goodwill. In addition, our email was never formally answered; we only received a verbal response after following up ourselves. We understand that not every medical incident is necessarily the responsibility of the restaurant. However, we believe compassion, professionalism, and customer care are essential in situations like this, and unfortunately that was not our experience. read more

Went for the happy hour and had a really great time. We made a reservation in advance and got our table right away. 1/2 price margaritas and $6 menu items can't be beat. I had the mad mango margarita, the chicken empanada, fried chicken taco, and some chips with salsa. Everything was delicious. Service was great. Our server was really nice. The vibes were good. It was upbeat and fun. I'll definitely be back. read more

La Chingada - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great happy hour from 4-7pm with half price margs and food under $6. The margaritas are very well made and there's a good selection of flavours. I've tried the mango, spicy habanero, mezcal and original. Mezcal is the best! Quick and friendly service. No complaints- it's a great go-to spot. read more

Always in search of some good Mexican food in Toronto & I think we found a good one! Parking is on the street. There are a lot of Greenp lots and spots nearby. We were lucky to find one close to the restaurant. The restaurant ambience is amazing and is a good spot for a date night or even to hang with a few friends. The crew was wonderful! They got our order on time, food was on time and cheque was on time too. They have good vegetarian taco options. We ordered cauliflower and poblano pepper taco, sweet potato taco, tinga chicken taco, and a couple of frescas ( they are made fresh everyday ) yumm.. Their tres leches cake is to die for ( do not miss this even if you are full ) We enjoyed our time here and will come back with friends and family. read more

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My fave taco spot for happy hours! These are what you called tacos. My fav was the tuna tostada, it's like ceviche on a shell/chip. The birria tacos was so good too, big portion as well. The fish tacos was flavourful and pairs well with the sauce. My favorite was the mini churros. It was cute, small, crispy and the dip was amazing! Waiter and staffs were nice and welcoming. read more

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$6 Happy Hour?? SIGN ME UP ‍ Everyday from 4-7pm, La Chingada is serving up their most popular dishes for only $6!! Of course I had to jump in and see how much I can get for $6 Had to start with the classic Chips & Guac, it looked small but halfway through we were lowkey stuffed great bang for your buck! We also got the Carnitas Taco & the Fried Chicken Taco pretty decent for $6! Not pictured is their $6 Margaritas! It was so refreshing I didn't even had a chance to take a pic This is just their weekly happy hour specials, their daily ones are worth it too! On Thursdays, it's AYCE Tacos for $29! Better come in with an empty stomach Not to mention they have a cozy back patio, so be sure to check it out before the chill starts to kick in! Food: 7.5/10 Service: 8/10 Ambiance: 8.5/10 read more

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Stopped by on a Friday night and made it just in time for happy hour. It was our first time there and La Chingda definitely did not disappoint! Happy hour is everyday from 4-7pm. All small bites are $6, tequila shots $6 and margaritas are 50% off. Ordered 6 tacos, 2 tostados, empanadas and chips and guac. Everything tasted great and you can't go wrong with the price. The place was busy at 7pm but the servers were very attentive. Can't wait to go back for more bomb Mexican food and yummy margaritas. BTW, there's AYCE tacos for $34.50! read more

La Chingada - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here for Thursday night happy hour and we were seated at the bar. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and had great vibes. We ordered a few tacos, ceviche, guac and chips and margaritas which were 50% off. I enjoyed the blackened fish taco but probably would not reorder cauliflower as I found that one to be a bit too salty. The guac was alright although i wish there were more avo and less onions. I'd skip the ceviche next time as well, and our of the margaritas, strawberry was the best. Overall i'd say its a good causal place for some snacks and light drinks. Food was okay but service is great here with very nice and attentive staff! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while simply because of the name (don't ask/look up what it means if you're offended by cursing)! I visited with a friend for happy hour on a Tuesday and had a great meal. Margaritas are half off ($5) and I tried the Tropical Heat and it was excellent. Perfect balance of liquor and juice. We split the chips and guac and chips and pico de gallo ($5 each for happy hour). For my entree I got the chicken tinga and barbacoa tacos with a side of rice. I loved the chicken and the barbacoa was good but I was expecting more flavor from the meat. That being said, both tacos had a good balance of flavors. My friend had the fish taco and fried chicken taco and said both were very good. We really enjoyed our meal here and the service was friendly and attentive. I'm glad I finally tried La Chingada! read more

La Chingada - barbacoa (top) and chicken tinga (bottom) - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Best nachos in the city! Definitely add the chorizo and they become top tier. Tacos were alright, out of the two I got, the chingada taco was better. It's one of the more pricier places in the city for tacos but I personally think the nachos were worth it! Looking forward to trying their AYCE tacos sometime soon! Personally the interior is a little dark during the day with the dark painted walls but it seems it looks cozy at night with all the string lights. read more

La Chingada - Barbacoa taco, chingada taco and the chingada nachos. - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My friends and I came to La Chingada for a birthday dinner and it was decked out in lights and decor for Christmas. This was our first time here so not sure if it's usually decorated this well, but the vibes were great! Our server was nice and the food came out promptly. What we got: - Chips and Salsa (Pico de gallo, guacamole, and salsa borracha) - Taste of Mexico Platter (Chorizo, Pastor, Carne Asada, Refried Beans, Mexican rice, pineapple, whole roasted street corn, scallions, jalapenos, and 8 fresh tortillas) - Mad Mango Margarita - Strawberry Margarita - Spicy Margarita - Pineapple Paradise - Taste of Summer My Favs: - Chips with pico and guac - The Chorizo and Pastor were my favourite meats Final Thoughts: The platter was plenty of food for our party of 5 and it was pretty good. I found the carne asada on the dry side and I wish the corn had more seasoning all the way around as the bottom was just plain corn once you ate the sauce on top. I liked how you could assemble your own tacos and enjoyed the flavour added by the scallions. read more

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Came by yesterday and it was pretty busy. So it turns out that Thursday nights are all you can eat taco nights. I was intrigued for sure. We had the street corn and a few tacos. Opted out of the AYCE taco experience. $25 which is a pretty good deal. The street corn was very tasty! We had the jerk chicken, pork, beef and fish taco. The tortilla was a bit too thick for my liking. The jerk chicken and beef were dry and rough. The fish taco was average My favorite was the pork taco. They offer a couple of hot sauces for you to use. The service is very attentive. The drinks were really good. I had an overall good experience but the food missed the mark. read more

La Chingada - two glasses of beer and a lime slice - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came here with my friends for happy hour where they have deals for food and drinks for only $5! I got the blackened fish tacos which consisted of cajun blackened basa, house slaw mix, valentina mayo, and cilantro served on a fresh soft corn tortilla. It was good! I also shared the guac and chips with my friends and it was delicious! I also ordered the Palotina (didn't know it wasn't a margarita so I was charged full price instead of th 50% happy hour deal ;( ). Service and ambience was excellent and I would definitely return even to try their all you can eat tacos! read more

La Chingada - two plates of food and a drink - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here for their happy hour, which is everyday from 4-7. Got the mad mango margarita, which was nice and spicy with the tajin rim but also sweet with a mild mango flavor. We also got 2 tacos each and a tres leches, which were all delicious. Some of the best tacos I've had in Toronto. The staff are friendly and the places is very cute. I believe they also have a patio, which would be nice in the summer. read more

Best Mexican food I've found in Toronto! Being from California, my standards are high. I can say it's not totally the same but this place would hit the spot if the craving hit. Got a couple appetizers for the table to share. Was solid. Then got a couple tacos to try. I was really impressed by the al pastor. I haven't had a good one in Toronto until La Chingada so I would definitely be back if just for that! Ambiance is cutely decorated and service is pretty quick. read more

I went here yesterday to try their happy hour, and the experience I had was horrible. The waiters were extremely passive aggressive and was not welcoming. The waiter almost seemed to judge us because we only ordered a few dishes. After we were about to leave, they made a remark about the amount of our tips out loud, which was the first time I've ever heard someone criticize the amount of a customers tips. Service was horrible, the food was mediocre to nearly no flavour. For $6 a taco, it was not good. Do not recommend and will NOT be coming back. read more

La Chingada - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good tacos but Seven Lives is still King. Expensive tho, about $70 with 2 drinks and tax and tip. Not sure id be hurrying to go back. I'd check out Good Hombres, Gus Taqueria, and Seven Lives first. read more

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Big ass tacos. Do I need to say anything else? I've had a lot of tacos around the city and these are definitely the biggest. Around $6.50ea, I was reluctant to buy 2 until they arrived. I wasn't sure I'd finish them. Delicious and stuff with toppings that will probably fall out of the taco. They also give you a couple different hot sauces, mild, med and hot to test out with your meal. They also have Taco Tuesday, because of course they do. read more

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Came here with a group of friends (on the recommendation of friends) and was not disappointed! They have recently opened back in February and already are a big hit. They don't take reservations (at least not when we went, not sure if they do now, seeing how busy this place is). The ingredients they use are top quality and they make their own tortillas. I ordered the fish tacos - blackened basa, slaw for that crunchy texture and a smokey chipotle mayo that gives its that final punch of flavour for your taste buds. Ordered a bunch of churros for the table - soft and crispy, drizzled with powdered sugar and dulce de leche. If people weren't around I'd probably lick the plate...but i have class (well, at least when I go out and know people are watching me...lol) The decor is fun - cool murals on the walls, the vibe is fun and the service is great! Too bad I don't live closer. read more

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I've never stepped foot in Chingada. If I'm being honest, I can't even picture it... but it's February 2021 so you know what I'm going to say. Yes ma'am, I've had La Chingada delivered... and I will do it again. I had their barbacoa on a taco salad, and empanada and some of their grilled corn. It was all delish, especially the barbacoa. They topped that salad bowl with a huge serving of the good stuff, and I'm grateful. read more

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Best Taco spot downtown Toronto. All you can eat on Thursdays or their happy hour, it's really great. Great value and delicious tacos with lots of options burritos, empanadas and ceviche. The service is also top they know what they're doing. It's currently my go to taco spot when friends or family come to town! read more

The food was great just like homemade cooking and always fresh. Nice variation of dishes to choose from and friendly service with a family oriented atmosphere read more

We came here for dinner and had a really positive experience. We ordered the platter and two tacos to share. Both of our tacos were great and the platter had three types of meat (two different pork and beef which did contain gluten) and different vegetables and sides for us to put on our corn tortillas. We found this to be plenty of food for two people and it was really good. The Service was a little on the slow side but if you don't mind waiting, it's definitely worth checking out. read more

La Chingada - Platter and two tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have only gone for the Happy Hour deals, but they are worth going again and again. The vegetarian tacos are delicious, but what really makes it 'pop' is the homemade (I think) hot sauce. read more

La Chingada is located on the north side of Dundas just east of Dovercourt. It's not often I have the opportunity of going to soft openings of places that aren't officially open yet. I was searching for a place to grab a quick small bite and have a drink before going to the Stephen Bulger Gallery just down the street. I didn't find much interesting between Gladstone and Dovercourt so I decided to walk a bit further east and I see "Mexican street food". Hello, harbor in the storm. So I discovered that La Chingada has only opened 5 days ago and not even officially yet. Their official opening is this Friday (March 1st). I really had only about half an hour to order, eat and get to our event so I thought this was a perfect spot. I'll admit that I too am spoiled by Mexican food from southern California. It's a snob thing kind of how my wife scoffs at things like the Olive Garden or Pizza Hut Italian Bistro trying to pass off their cuisine as Italian. I get it. People are used to places that serve the best of the best and once they are spoiled it's hard to dial things back to whatever may be available to us. In this case, La Chingada is not only north of Bloor, north of the US border but also north of the Mexican border as well. Let me just say that regardless of geography this place serves some of the best tacos I've ever had the opportunity of tasting. So while I had ordered 6 different tacos this was within 2 visits within 3 hours of each other. Honestly I wasn't planning on going back so soon but one of my friends that wasn't with my other friend and I the first time wanted to give it a try after I had spoken just going there. The first visit I had ordered the barbacoa, tinga de pollo, carnitas and chorizo. The barbacoa and chicken were my friend's order but I had a taste of the barbacoa and the beef was rich and full of flavor. I loved the compliment of the tangy queso fresca that topped it as well. My plate consisted of the carnitas and the chorizo. Chorizo is normally my favorite filling and while it was a solid savory choice I had to give it up to what I thought was the true champion of the evening which was the carnitas. I loved the bit of crisp to the pulled pork and the meat was very juicy but not wet. Does that even make sense? I normally really enjoy carnitas but these were beyond that. These were without a doubt the best carnitas I've had. My wife makes carnitas and thankfully, she won't read this review. It's ok because we'll end up coming here sometime soon and she'll get to try them and I won't need to say anything. It's sort of the equivalent of watching a movie and my wife saying wow, that actress is so pretty. Ya, I just won't answer because it's a trap. The second visit my friend that didn't come the first time ordered the chicharrone. These weren't the kind of pork rinds you find in a plastic bag at the grocery store chip aisle. Dang these were huge pieces of rind. I had to break pieces apart because they were so big. The rinds came with tomatoes, a green salsa and some guacamole. For my second round I had ended up ordering the blackened fish and carne asada. The fish was very good, grilled with a flaky texture. I forgot to ask what fish they used but it wasn't a strong flavor and a lighter fish. The carne asada was also very good and very filling. The portions here seem quite generous but the quality and mix of flavors are all pretty well balanced. I liked the variety, presentation, flavors and overall quality of the food here. The tortillas are real deal corn tortillas with a dense integrity. There's no need to "double up" since they aren't thin and won't disintegrate because of the filling. These tacos although they are quite filled (some filling may fall out) I found kept their shape and they didn't fall apart and weren't awkward. Being able to pick them up and eat them to me is a huge plus. If you've been to other places perhaps you'll know what I mean when I say sometimes you just can't do that but here it's all good. Both times we had the same server and both times she was very friendly and helpful. I think it was just serendipity coming across La Chingada while looking for a place to eat. It's not everyday I come across places like this by just walking 2 blocks looking for something. read more

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Alright, I better review this place before I'm late to the party. If they keep up with the quality they provided when I visited, you can expect them to become renown in the area and even the city. When that happens, I'll proudly remind people that I first visited before their grand opening. I had the tinga de pollo and barbacoa. I'm not sure it's necessary to break down the ingredients as many are familiar with Mexican food. They key is that the food quality and preparation are exceptional here. It's hard to avoid cliches such as "texture" "fully seasoned" "done right" "full of flavour" when describing the food here, but that's exactly how my experience was. They are clearly using great ingredients, even down to the tortillas which are better than most places. As they say "good food makes good food". I would also add they everything was exceptionally fresh and the prices are fair. Can't wait to go back and hope that they can keep this up. read more

Sat on a patio for an afternoon drink and was pleasantly surprised by the drink options! The cocktails were unique and all that I tried had a unique spicy kick. For food, the shrimp tacos were my favourite. Would definitely come back, especially for the drinks! read more

Stopped by for a quick late night snack after a meal that left me hungry. It was a Wednesday night and the place still had some tables free. I went for the special of a chorizo taco and Sol beer for 10 dollars. Not bad. I added a grilled fish taco. I have to say it is rare to get a grilled not fired piece of fish. It was outstanding. The chorizo was very good too. I have to also comment on the shell. It was one of the better corn tortillas I have ever had. I will be back to try more. read more

La Chingada - Fish and Chorizo Taco with lots of hot sauce - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Perfect Sunday to check out their back patio which is so sweet! (Unfortunately, it being garbage pick up in the AM, like most areas in Toronto it smelt a little of garage) Tried the Chips n' Salsa ($10) Mexican Street Corn ($7) (TIP I always use a knife, so I don't get it all over my face / clothes) Barboca Taco ($6.50) Fish Taco $7 And the Pastor Huarache $8 Would definitely recommend the tacos and apps! Personal favourite was the barboca & Chips n Salsa (includes a small bowl of guac.) We enjoyed everything and will be back. read more

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Recently stopped by on a Sunday, and then retaliated that is been here earlier this year as well haha. Both times were similar in experience - meaning good service and good food. The margaritas are yummy and proper. The decor is bright and fun. When we came most recently it was a bit slow and close to kitchen closing so they gave us extra meat on our platter - which I thought was nice. Their churros are delicious - crisp on the outside and soft inside served with spiced hot chocolate to dip. The chorizo empanadas were also top notch and made fresh to order. If I'm ever there when it's not freezing out then I'd like to sit on their patio. read more

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Gem of a find. My brother had this bookmarked since we landed in Toronto and we finally came here for lunch today. So pleased we did! Ordered: (Food) Taste of Mexico platter - amazing value (good size) and the perfect way to try different things. We found the chorizo too salty for our taste, but everything else was fantastic. Pastor and grilled pineapple combination were excellent together, carne Asada was perfectly cooked. The guacamole was excellent too Barbacoa taco - definitely a favorite we'll order again Pastor taco - great but didn't realize we had pastor in the platter too, so an accidental repeat Mexican street corn - can't go wrong with this (Dessert) Diablito - a must order!! Ended the meal on the perfect note with this dessert. Probably our favorite dish, beautifully put together Churros - also great and freshly made Overall, we had a wonderful meal for a reasonable price. Fantastic service, great food. Only note - cleaning the hot sauce bottles before serving would be a good idea, as they look less than tempting. And we found the suicide sauce totally weak, but we eat a lot of spice in our house! read more

La Chingada - Churros and Diablito - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I think this is between a 3 and a 4. I enjoyed the tacos, the chicken one was really very tasty. But what a mess to eat, the wrap was very soft and fell apart but it all had a wonderful taste, lots of flavours. I had the melted cheese starter with chorizo, it was ok. I personally don't like the corn wrap they make here. They are thick and heavy and really doesn't add anything to the cheese dip. We had the chips and dip to start with. There was were some very nice dips here from chillies and guacamole too. The chips are quite salty though, be warned. We also had a tasty citrus drink, grapefruit based, this was very nice, we both enjoyed this. We ended with the churros which were very nice. Sweet cinammon sugar on top, very yummy. On the whole it was good and alright mixed together. But also isn't cheap. I think it cost us $70 for food and two sodas, read more

I really wanted to love this place fully because the staff are so nice, and the patio was so cute and uniquely coloured and designed. But, there was a slightly wafting smell of garbage surrounding the patio that made the experience slightly unappetizing. We could have moved inside but it was such a nice day for the shaded patio. We ordered the DIY platter; wish we had just ordered the pre-made tacos which looked a lot more appealing. It was a decent amount of food for two, but there was something lacking in seasoning in the meat. The sauces were okay, but nothing special to add that extra bit of flavour. I also didn't love the shells. Drinks were good. I probably wouldn't go back though. read more

La Chingada - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It was fairly average unfortunately. They have a really big menu, went with a pretty standard 3 taco order with barbacoa and carnita. Could barely tell the difference between them, flavour was bland. Nice looking spot with cool items from Mexico in the shop but the food was a miss for me. read more

Excellent service excellent food. The restaurant itself had a great vibe very mellow and laid-back. The food was great and the presentation was well done. I can't wait to visit again. read more