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    La Selva

    3.8 (19 reviews)
    ModeratePeruvian, Mexican

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    Ivan K.

    I was invited here for an event and got to try a tasting menu. Overall, I really enjoyed the food. The soup was okay, but I'm very picky with my soups. The tacos however were delicious and the ceviche was to die for. If you come here, you HAVE to try their foie gras mayo, I can't even describe how good it was. The portions seemed a little small, but this is understandable because it was an event. It is also a BYOB which is a plus. I'm very interested in coming back here to try their regular menu and will definitely edit my comment and recommendations once I do so.

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    Konstantina P.

    A friend suggested this place as he's been here a few times and so we decided to check this place out together; it's a byob which I'm always happy about and also offers a tasting menus at an incredibly low prices. My first reaction was: what's the catch?? This Mexican restaurant is small with simple decor and minimal kitch, and is nestled in a corner of the plateau near an SAQ: how convenient! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and our waitress was quick to serve and friendly. We opted for the 6 course tasting menu and everything was pleasantly delicious; from the poblano soup to the ceviche and tacos, each course was tastier than the last, beautifully presented and perfectly prepared. My dinning partner surprised me with a seventh dish of cricket taco?!! Ambivalent at first, I would say it was my favourite dish of all, and nothing like I expected. The tangy and chewy crickets, soft avocado, pickled onions and slightly sweetened salsa on a perfect corn tortilla made for a perfect pocket of pure pleasure..;) I especially liked that the waitress took taking the time to explain every one of the dishes prepared by the very talented chef Ali. I would return for a great meal at a low cost once the menu changes up, which it does so seasonally. I think this restaurant has the potential of being more, if they add a little class to the table and maybe a fresh paint of colour on the walls to liven it up from it's drab interior but overall, I really enjoyed this space, the food and the service.

    Steak taco
    Camille R.

    It took a while to get a reservation for this restaurant since it's a very small place. I think they have max 10 tables. I was able to snatch a booming last Saturday for our party of 10. There are two sittings. 5:30-8pm and 8:30-11pm. They are very strict about these times as the staff eats in between two sittings so the restaurant is closed. Only two waiters but the Service was good and efficient. I had the tilapia ceviche and this was my favourite dish of the night. The fish was so fresh and the sauce was tangy and just perfect. I also tried the shrimp tacos the steak tacos and the tortilla rolls (enmoladas) The steak was a bit tough - I added the foie gras mayo and it made it a lot less dry. The shrimp tacos were the best out of the 3. The enmoladas are very special they are covered in a sort of chocolate sauce which is different but I wouldn't order this again. I got to taste the creme brûler and it was very good. They offered the birthday girl her meal which was a very nice gesture. I would go back and try other dishes for sure because the prices are very good and it's a bring your own wine which is amazing.

    Elizabeth T.

    A very nice experience, the TABLE D'HÔTE was great! The guacamole was delicious and steak tacos too. We were a group of 9 and everyone enjoyed their meal. Would go back for sure.

    Malaise L.

    busy little place 34 seats on the night we went there were two cooks in the tiny kitchen and one server we opted for the tasting menu which as it has been mentioned was 6 courses for 28 dollars there is also a 4 course option but i forget the price you dont get to choose what you get but let me tell you that even though by the second one i was stuffed i could not stop eating because each was better than the one before we had tomato soup tilapia ceviche tuna tartar cochinita taco pato pibíl grill octopus just typing these names is oversimplifying the amazingness of it all but i do want to get an idea of what you are getting service is great particularly in light of having one server if she got a bit bogged down then the kitchen would step in and help truly a great experience

    Katerina B.

    I've discovered this BYOB place recently and I'm their new fan. The decor is casual but cute, the ambiance is relaxing, the service is great and their prices are extremely affordable. The food is great, I really like their take on ceviche and its presentation. My carne asada was juicy and delicious. It's a great place to have a dinner with friends or family and I'll definitely will be coming back there again!

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    5 months ago

    Outstanding find. Small family place with outstanding food and service. Very reasonable price. Great drinks too.

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    Le Petit Mexico - Bar interior

    Le Petit Mexico

    4.0(1 review)
    1.4 kmVille-Marie

    Very vibey place if you're looking for a night out with your friends. The house dj is great and…read moreplays tons of different music from r&b to hip-hop to reggaeton to reggae and afrobeat. The music has something for everyone. The inside is a little small so it gets packed fast but there is also outdoor seating. Their speciality seems to be the margarita but i've had better (mine was too limey which i hate so it made them okay) My friend really enjoyed her flavored one so it's prob best to opt for one with a flavor. The margs are prices at $15 a class and then you can get liters/pitchers if you're in that kind of mood. They have a huuuge mezcal and tequila selection & wide range of beers on tap to choose from. Happy i found a decent bar for the next time i'm in Montréal!

    From the owner: Le Petit Mexico est un bar à thématique mexicaine avec comme cocktail phare la margarita classique…read moreou frappée déclinée en 6 saveurs différentes. Le bar offre également une selection de Tequila importée à découvrir ainsi que du Mezcal. Il fait parti du regroupement des Petits MTL, qui inclus le Petit Cuba et le Petit Moscou. Le Petit Mexico is a mexican themed bar with a star cocktail : Margaritas. It is served either shacked or slushed and in 6 different flavor. It is part of the group of bar les Petits MTL and its sister bars are Le Petit Cuba and Le Petit Moscou.

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    Tacos Victor - Nachos. Pork topping was half hot, half cold and absolutely awful.

    Tacos Victor

    3.8(5 reviews)
    1.6 kmVille-Marie

    We ordered the taco box and while they were not the best tacos we've ever had, you can't beat 12…read moretacos for $35. We got the steak, chicken, and pastor tacos. The steak tacos were pretty good but some of the steak was pretty tough. The chicken tacos were great and probably the best seasoned of the three. The pork tacos were good and the pineapple offered a good contrast. They gave a large bowl of guacamole on the side which was really good and made all the tacos a lot better. They also put fries on top of the tacos, which was a fun addition but ultimately made all the tacos taste too similar. Usually different taco flavours have red onion or cabbage or diced tomatoes as a garnish, but in this case they were just topped with fries so there wasn't enough flavour distinction and all the tacos taste the same after a while. Despite that, you really can't beat the value offered by the taco box so we would certainly be tempted to buy it again when we're craving tacos.

    Some of the worst nachos I have ever had. Pork topping was deep fried and half were hot and the…read moreother very cold. The server saw we didn't eat them and did not even bother to ask why or show any concern when she took the uneaten plate away and brought the bill. Sangria was equally bad. Way too sweet, probably from soda being added. This review really deserves one star, but the salsa selection was good, so I'll throw a star in for that. This meal was so bad we actually went to another Mexican restaurant to try and erase the experience. See my review of Lakalaka located on the other end of St Denis. It is worth the trip compared to what you will get here.

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    La Toxica

    La Toxica

    3.8(5 reviews)
    2.3 kmVille-Marie

    The second location to the popular Villeray restaurant. It's still fairly under the radar so no…read moreproblem to get a table which is great on their $25 all you can eat tacos on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You have a choice of 5 different tacos for the AYCE menu ( carnitas, steak, pastor, chorizo, and veggie). My favourites were the steak, carnitas, and pastor. You get two sauces on the side and every taco is garnished with onions and coriander with a lime wedge for each taco you order. They are so good and bite sized, my friends and I had 13-15 tacos each and we were so full by the end but so content. For all you can eat it is a great deal. The service is also very fast which is good because they keep the tacos coming. I've also been during non AYCE days and have tried the burrito (huge and flavourful and filling), and the chips and guac (good!), and the steak quesadilla (one of my favourites! so gooey and cheesy). I recommend also getting the hojicha drink! It's milky and refreshing. You can't go wrong with this place. Everything on the menu is good and staff is really friendly. The space is also very big and there's a good variety of tables and booths. Has lots of decorations on the walls and theme music playing.

    Joile resto festif et tres colorée. Idéal pour fêter. La déco est super !…read moreLes Tacos s'achète a coup de 2 ou 4 et ils sont execellent. J'ai eu la chznce de goûter au Birria poulet et au carnitas, ils sont très savoureux et il sont venu avec un bouillon dans un bol et si ont veux. Accompagné de lime et 2 sortes de salsa. J'ai aussi gouté su El Pastor ils ont leur style. Le menu offrent beaucoup d'autres plats je vais revenir cest sûre. Cest une place tres grande il y a beaucoup d'espace idéal pour des groupes.

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    Escondite

    Escondite

    4.1(273 reviews)
    2.6 kmVille-Marie
    $$

    This review is a bit tough to rate. I would give 4 stars for the food, but 3 or less for service…read moreand the restaurant feels a bit rundown. We were in Montreal for several days and decided to go casual on our anniversary and we were craving Mexican food. We made a reservation as the place is crazy busy. We arrived, had to wait a few minutes before we were seated. The hostess looked up our reservation and seated us without saying anything to us. We took our seats and looked at drinks before looking at the menu. Our server took awhile to come to our table, took our drink order and an appetizer order and left. The drinks finally came out along with the chips and guacamole and we decided to make our decision on dinner. We waited, and waited, and waited about 40 minutes for our server to come back to take our dinner order. She was fairly nice, but rushed. Again, we waited and waited and waited for our dinners. We were enjoyed the food, it was flavorful, seasoned well, and really filled our craving for Mexican food. After we finished our dinner, again we waited, waited, and waited for our server to come back to our table. She never checked on us as to how we were enjoying our food. She brought the check, we paid, stood to leave and she said thank you as my husband handed the check back to her. He quickly mentioned it was our anniversary, she stopped and asked if we would want to sit back down and she would bring us a dessert. It was nice to offer, but she could have learned this if she would have taken a moment to talk to us. We didn't need a long conversation, just to feel welcome, and we felt in the way as they were busy. We thanked her, but we didn't want to spend an hour waiting for a dessert, so we graciously declined and left. It really is a shame. If the service was better, and the food came out quickly, they could turn tables quicker. I don't know if they are short staffed, but it really was disappointing.

    We stopped in for a light lunch and margaritas while exploring Old Montreal and were really glad we…read morechose Escondite. The atmosphere was fun and relaxed, and the bartender took great care of us. The drinks were excellent, and the service made it even better. Perfect little break in the middle of the day.

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    Arriba Burrito

    Arriba Burrito

    3.9(20 reviews)
    1.7 kmVille-Marie

    Very cute Mexican spot! I went on a Thursday night, and even though it was busy, they did their…read morebest to get us a table. The staff was friendly and super kind. I had the birria tacos with a strawberry margaritaeverything was very fresh and really good. Service can be a bit slow, but the quality of the food makes up for it. For dessert, we shared churros with ice cream. The churros were to die for so fresh,but I'd probably skip the ice cream next time since it was a bit too much. Overall, I really enjoyed this place. Just come with a bit of patience, as service may take longer than expectedbut the food is definitely worth it!

    PROS: - Delicious and beautiful food with a wide variety of…read morecolourful toppings. - Every cocktail that we had was very inventive and tasted great, with a balanced flavour profile CONS: - the food and drinks are quite expensive ($17 for a cocktail, over $30 for fajitas) - the service is slow and inattentive, food gets brought out at different times, getting the cheque took forever - one of the guests at my table ordered a tequila soda (what should be a basic order) - the waiter was brought them a can of Montpellier alongside a shot of tequila. There was an empty glass given but there wasn't even ice or a slice of lime or anything served with it. Asking for some ice for her drink took incredibly long too with how slow the service was. - the AC inside was WAY too cold, so cold that it hardened the cheese on some of the dishes as we waited for everyone's food to come out Overall this restaurant's food and drinks are great, with our experience marred by poor service. There seemed to be a ton of staff available the day we dined so there wasn't an excuse for how long it took to be served and to pay our bills.

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    Arriba Burrito - Churros and ice cream

    Churros and ice cream

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