Stopped by Magpie & Stump in Banff for happy hour around 4 PM and had a great experience. It wasn't crowded, which made for a relaxing atmosphere, and we were able to enjoy the rooftop seating. The happy hour tacos were delicious, and the margaritas were excellent. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Great food, great drinks, and a great setting--definitely worth a visit if you're in Banff! read more

It was fine, but nothing super exciting. There's construction going on out front so they probably aren't getting as many people as usual. The gal stationed outside the door was very friendly and our waiter was nice enough but not terribly attentive. Tacos were fine. The guac tasted like the store bought over blended kind and the Esquites- which I ordered without reading description because it's always a corn dish- don't make my mistake because it had that over blended guac on top of refried beans and a light sprinkling of corn. Best part: interesting vegetarian taco option: butternut squash. read more

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Amazing tacos, highly recommend the chicken tingas! And what a great price! Great service, staff are so nice! Ambiance is awesome, interior looks like an old roadhouse! Favourite place I've tried in Banff so far, definitely give this a try! Watch out for the sombrero... read more

Magpie & Stump Restaurant - Pacific Cod (Top) Chicken Tinga (Bottom) - Mexican Near Me - Banff, Alberta

We had dinner at Magpie & Stump in Banff and honestly, the food was really good. The nachos were loaded and flavorful , definitely a standout. I also had the shrimp tacos, which tasted fresh and had a great balance of flavors. The kids' menu was surprisingly solid too , our little ones actually finished their food, which doesn't always happen! That said... the prices were wild. I paid $32 for three shrimp tacos, and as tasty as they were, that felt pretty steep. You're definitely paying Banff tourist prices here. One big tip: make a reservation ahead of time. This place gets packed fast and the wait without one didn't look fun. All in all, I'd go back , just maybe with a little more sticker shock preparedness. read more

This cute little spot located in Banff, came here with a group of 6 during happy hour and got seated right away. Happy hour goes from 3-5pm daily or late night 10PM onwards. Food- ordered about 4 tacos, 50% off selected tacos. I ordered 1x chicken, 2 beef and 1 fish. The fried fish and the beef tacos were my favorite. Well seasoned, with an addition of the hot sauces from the table, it hit just right. Also part of the happy hour special, ordered a $12 bull dog. A little on the icy side but worth it if you're a marg/corona fan! The corona was a bigger bottle corona in comparison to the mini I was expecting!! Overall would recommend and come back :) read more

Magpie & Stump Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Stopped in at Magpie & Stump for a casual bite, and it did exactly what we needed it to. My wife and I had a burrito, some tacos, and a couple of margaritas. Everything tasted good, came out fast, and hit the spot without trying to be anything fancy. Prices and service were good--definitely one of the more affordable stops in Banff--and the food had good flavour for what you're paying. The margaritas were easy to drink and matched the relaxed vibe of the place. Overall, it's a decent stop if you want something simple, quick, and tasty without breaking the bank. Nothing over the top, just good food and a laid-back atmosphere. The only negative thing worth mentioning is the place could use a dust and a bit of a clean. Nothing that ruined the meal, but it was noticeable and we didn't like that. read more

Very interesting food. The servers were friendly and cordial. The service was prompt. They also had a happy hour on drinks from 10:00pm to closing. Their double marg was delicious. I had the spicy cauliflower fajitas. They were yum! The cauliflower and mushrooms were cooked very well. Overall an awesome experience. read more

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Magpie was a great Mexican place to check out. The ambiance is very different but chill. The food options are great even if you are vegetarian! Enjoyed the service and quickness of everything! read more

Wonderful service and super friendly staff. Good environment with lots to look at and amazing vibes all around. Very good ambiance and cool bathrooms- although if you're tall, you can see into the neighbouring stall... Anyhoo! The food was great- we got the Tuesday deal tacos and guacamole and chips. All around a good experience, highly recommend!! read more

This is such a great place to eat, drink, and people watch! We sat outside on the patio right next to the sidewalk and street. The server was so kind and helpful answering questions about the menu. The food was flavorful and plentiful. The strawberry margarita was perfect! Would definitely come here again! read more

Magpie & Stump Restaurant - Bison burrito - Mexican Near Me - Banff, Alberta

The service here was friendly. We came here for happy hour and made a reservation ahead of time but it wasn't really necessary since it wasn't busy. The tacos did the job but nothing too special. This was a one time visit for the experience. read more

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Was excited to find a Mexican place in downtown Banff. Unfortunately it is not good. There was a seating inside and upstairs (rooftop). We were told the menu was different after the fact. Rooftoo seating is loud and unpleasant. Do not recommend at all. Salsa and chips are the worst i ever had. The food itself was subpar and very pricey for the quality / quantity served. Super disappointed on drinks as well. The frozen drink is a scam and you wont be able to consume any of it. Didnt taste like anything. Do yourself a favor and go to any other place in the town. Parking is paid in downtown area. Free parking by train station. read more

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Two exhausted hikers ran into Magpie for an afternoon snack. They were running their daily taco happy hour. I don't expect much from 50 off tacos but they exceeded my expectations! The side of rice and beans - not so much, very dry and even stale. Overall, not a bad option for a casual quick meal. The service was perfect! read more

Magpie & Stump Restaurant - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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The food would be described as, at best, mediocre. The nachos were exceptional, but the remainder of the meal, consisting of the tacos and quesadilla, failed completely to meet the expectations the nachos unfairly set early on. The refried beans were likely salvaged from a liquidation sale at grocery store... 10 years ago. Service was friendly enough, and the ambience was as one would expect of a themed bar. If you're looking for anything more than bar food, try somewhere else! If nachos are your favorite first, second and third foods, then come on down! read more

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We sat upstairs, maybe not the best choice.. I had tacos and they came on a metal tray, they were room temperature at Best when I received them. Flavor was good. Service was good, maybe I just made a bad choice. Might try it again... Might not read more

My standards might be high because I am from California so I get to have authentic Mexican food all the time! Over all I thought this place was good and the vibe was very fun! I got to sit right next to the Sombrero and it was a good laugh every time someone was surprised! My only reason for the 4 star is the drinks were very weak and simply did not match up with the cost at all. read more

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Good vibe, so so Mexican food, quick seating on Monday family weekend. Food a little bit slow but the fajitas came out sizzling as expected. Beef and pork tacos are ok, small for the price. Missed the 50% off though. Server refills water readily. Nothing spectacular. read more

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Alice is an awesome server. The attentiveness and energy made theeal souch better. The food was great, tasty and reasonably priced. Go for the GOAT Nachos they really are the GOAT. read more

Magpie & Stump Restaurant - GOAT Nachos, chicken quesadillas and beef and pork tacos - Mexican Near Me - Banff, Alberta

I'm glad others like this place, we were not impressed with the food We had the nachos with a side of the queso fundido. First of all, the nachos were dry, with not enough cheese and poor layering. The worst was the fundido. I'm not sure what they think fundido is, but is is not what they served. I know good queso and good fundido and this was just awful. It did not taste of cheese at all. It's like they put flour in it or something. The waitress was nice and took it off the bill, as she should have. We then asked, nicely, if they could put more cheese on the nachos as they were very dry. They initially said this would be an upcharge, but ended up just dong the right thing and putting a decent amount of cheese on the dish. So, we would definitely not recommend the food, but the servers were nice. read more

Delicious!! Great Service, great food and drinks... atmosphere was cute ... will definitely go back on our next visit to Banff

Bland food, no flavor. Over priced. Got the Banff Burrito. Dry as hell. Not even their chips and salsa were good

Both my wife and I ordered steak fajitas and they were delicious. The dished arrived hot and the portions were very generous. Our server was courteous and attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Average mexican fare with loud and energetic vibes. My kids were happy here so ... 1) kids quesadilla and fries - portion is huge. My son finished all the quesadilla triangles though and seemed to like the dish 2) Chef made my other son a kids burrito with rice, cheese, beans and he was happy. 3) Vegetarian enchiladas - average, maybe a bit dry 4) Nachos - sadly just okay read more

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Quite expensive food for the quality, but it is in the heart of Banff so perhaps that's why. The tequila roulette is such a fun and interesting idea-- two members from our group tried it so it was a coin flip for them! I tried it-- the spicy tequila is SPICY! The chicken quesadilla was pretty good, it was packed. Also tried the bison burrito-- a unique find, and it was also pretty good. read more

Magpie & Stump Restaurant - chicken quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Banff, Alberta

I had an AMAZING veggie burrito here, and the rest of my party all really enjoyed their food as well. Great Banff lunch spot! read more

Magpie & Stump Restaurant - Veggie burrito - Mexican Near Me - Banff, Alberta

First off this place is adorable ! It's giving country western snow town vibes, and the greeting at the door was WARM. Our server was so patient and friendly we loved him. We had 4 kids with us and the staff was so friendly. The service was quick and doting and our order was taken right away. The bison taco was so delicious and we loved the carnitas taco with pineapple mango salsa. We highly recommend this place if you're looking for a fun Mexican restaurant with good food! The happy hour was phenomenal read more

My daughter and I visited after a long day of exploring Kootenay and Banff National Parks. The restaurant was hopping--but we were seated right away. We ordered chips and guac for a starter. She got one of the many available beers and I had the sayulita sangria (red). Our server--very personable--was back in less than five minutes with these. The chips were cut a little thicker than what we are used to, but we really enjoyed them. Quickly polished off the guacamole they came with. Choosing an entree was difficult because it all looked so good. We each ended up with three tacos: two carnitas and one veggie for her; two shrimp and one bison for me (small upcharge for my choices, but totally worth it). We were there about an hour. Our meal was relaxed and we didn't feel rushed. Too stuffed to try dessert. Would love to go back. read more

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Great atmosphere. Went for a lunch on weekday afternoon. Very nice ambience and the servers are very friendly and welcoming :) They have good vegetarian options. Vegetarian Quesadillas were really good. Although the rice and beans on the side was quite mediocre. The Tortilla soup was pretty good! Fair prices! read more

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We came here very specifically for the GOAT Nachos, and that's exactly what we got. Covered in juicy carnitas and spicy jalapeños, they were pretty much perfect. No gross fake cheese sauce or generic store-bought tortilla chips in sight. My only regret is not getting the guacamole too. Extra shout out for the service, which was really friendly and helpful. read more

Good service 8/10 but same old ambience felt tired 6/10. Key lime dessert was amazing 10/10. Chips and salsa not so much 5/10.

Bulldog (Lime Margarita + Corona) - 4* Coconut Chilli Margarita - 3* Nachos - 2* Cauliflower Tacos - 5* Service was 1* read more

We came here for Taco Tuesday, which has $3.50 tacos and $8 double margaritas. The tacos were AMAZING. The fish and carnitas were my favorite, but be warned the fish taco is spicy. The margaritas were delicious (there was fresh strawberry puree in them), but they were not very strong for being "double" margaritas. I definitely would recommend coming here for happy hour or taco tuesday, but I would make a reservation for taco tuesday because you will likely have to wait otherwise. read more

Magpie & Stump Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Banff, Alberta

I will admit that i walked past this restaurant almost daily while in Banff. I had seen it mentioned in a lot of blogs, but I thought it wasn't going to be good. My Mexican food standards are a little too high. One day we passed by it and we saw their tortilla chips. they looked legit, so we decided to stop We shared the nachos and got a margarita each. We sat outside to people watch . If you want beans on your nachos, it is extra. They do bring it to you in a bowl so it's not spread on your nachos. The chips were really good. They tasted homemade. I am not sure if they were made in the house or not. They had great seasoning to them to. The nachos were cheesy with enough toppings. Most of the chips had some cheese. I was pleasantly surprised to find some good nachos in Canada. The margaritas were OK. They have inside and outside seating. On a pretty day, sit outside to enjoy the view. Otherwise, the inside of the restaurant has plenty of seating. . Price range was a little steep, but I expected that for a restaurant in Banff town. As a sidenote, one serving of nachos, will serve 2 to 3 people. Our waitress was very nice. We did notice that this restaurant is dog friendly. Parking is, not available on site. There is city parking nearby. read more

We were craving Mexican food after a busy day out and saw this place pop up when we searched online. Saw a bunch of reviews and good ratings on google so we made a reservation right away. When we came, on a Monday afternoon, it wasn't too busy and we definitely didn't need to make a reservation. We sat outside at first but then it was drizzling a bit and got a little chilly so our waiter was very nice and let us move inside. As an appetizer, we started with the GOAT nachos to share and subbed the pork with chicken which was a couple dollars extra. Nachos were yummy and hit the spot. For food, we got the chicken quesadilla and chicken tinga tacos with since and beans. Unfortunately, very disappointed with the food. The beans were literally from a can and tastes awful and old. The quesadilla and tacos were okay and nothing special. I definitely wish we went to another place to eat instead. read more

Magpie & Stump Restaurant - Mango and wild cherry margs - Mexican Near Me - Banff, Alberta

We came for happy hour on the patio upstairs -- 1/2 price tacos and $10 margaritas. We were so hungry we forgot to take a photo. The nacho plate was especially delicious. The only downside was no view but the patio was sunny and warm on a cool fall day. read more

Rooftop patio seating is 10/10 cool. Comfy benches and great decor. Also super private as no view of the street. Drink menu is quite pricey but as expected in Banff I was told. Slushy machine wasn't working so all drinks had ice chunks instead of slush - not ideal. My friend got the pina colada and it was not worth $15 with just ice cubes in it. Friends also got the Bulldog as it was the best alcohol/cost ratio. Without slush it wasn't as good but definitely drinkable. I liked the hot sauces on the table - great variety. I tried the tacos - Cauliflower, Verdura (mushroom), and Baja (fish). Cauliflower was spicier than I expected but great texture. Mushroom one was 10/10 delicious. Fish was 10/10 - good size fish, crispy, fresh, and great slaw. Friend tried the tacos - Beef, Pork, Baja (fish). I tried a bite of the beef and pork and they were very tasty. Friend got the lightweight nachos with side of black beans. Said it wasn't as good as she had last time. Also was charged $3 for the black beans even though it said $2.50 on the menu. Overall I was really happy with my tacos although 3 is definitely not a meal. Would recommend for a hot day as the rooftop patio is top-notch. read more

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Had a great meal here. The jalapeño margarita was excellent and they were kind enough to make it on the rocks for me. Guac is very good here. And the LA tacos were super good. Would definitely be back. read more

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I would give this place a pass - the service was really slow. We wanted to have a meal but gave up after waiting forever for the chips / salsa / guacamole combo appetizer, which really wasn't good and overpriced for what you received. read more

Service: 5/5 - fast, friendly and attentive Atmosphere: 4/5 - lively, cozy, casual. Seems like a great place to hang with friends for a drink or to watch a game. Food: 2/5 - ordered: queso fundido, Baja fish tacos and pollo tacos, vegetarian enchiladas. The Queso Fundido was easily the best tasting dish there and although they forgot to add chorizo initially (gave us a bowl of it after), I think it tasted better without the chorizo. Tacos were bland and dry but adding hot sauce improved them a lot. Enchilada was ok and were also a bit dry and bland so nothing to rave about. read more

Magpie & Stump Restaurant - Baja fish tacos, pollo taco and vegetarian enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Duncan was our server and he delivered. Our recommendations were so good and he was all around a really cool person. We loved the shrimp, carnitas and chicken. They have a fun DJ and a great rooftop if you love music. read more