This place ROCKS! Got to Mexitaco at 9pm on a Friday night,... and it was packed and rocking!!! There were singers and traditional dancers, yummy nachos, delish tacos tacos tacos!!! I was skeptical before I came because of the location and what was here before,... but, now I know Mexitaco is a little paradise hidden in Scarborough/East York border. I'll be coming back! back! back!!! read more

Really great. Real Mexican. Everything about it seemed authentic. Legit. The evening we dropped in, the Air conditioning wasn't working. So it was hot. Really hot. Really really really hot. Just made it even more legit. Something about being super hot, drinking ice cold Estrella and eating really tasty tacos, tostada's and nachos. It was really hot. Did I mention that already? That didn't stop us from sampling loads of items off the menu. We had the tinga chicken tostada, the ceviche tostado, carnitas tacos, the Baja tacos, the tinga nachos. It's fast so we were able to order almost tapas style...adding a dish at a time, trying it and then deciding on what to have next. All the dishes we tried were amazing. My son even tried everything. That says something right there. It's good good food. The service was really friendly and easy. The owner was super nice and real. We ate way too much. Had a great time. Tried a ton of menu items. And the bill was really reasonable. We will definitely be going back. read more

There are a lot of burrito shops around but not a whole lot of dine in mexican restaurants like Mexitaco. Having recently coming back from LA and having mexican food that was out of this world. I was quite excited about coming here. I can't say it was on the same level, but a few things were on par. We ordered quite a lot of stuff off the menu. -Nachos + tinga -Tacos de carne asada -Tacos al pastor -Tacos de pascado asado -Camarones al pastor -Burrito de tinga -Quesadilla de picadilo -Churros -Fried ice cream Nachos + Tinga Tinga is chipotle chicken. the chicken is pulled. Lots of sauce, not dry at all. That being said, the chips did not get soggy and turn into mush. Solid nachos. The habanero sauce was delicious as well. I'm not a spicy person and I handled it just fine. Tacos - come in 2. each taco is like a 2 bite taco. you're gonna have to order a few of these. Carne asada - marinated grilled beef, diced onion, cilantro. Beef is cooked all the way through, nicely seasoned, but would have preferred the beef to be cooked to a medium so it was a bit more juicy. Al Pastor - marainated grilled pork, grilled pineapple, diced onion. same thing, lacked a bit of juice, but overall flavourful. pineapple is a nice touch. maybe add cheese for the extra $2? Pescado asado - marinated grilled fish, pico de gallo, cilantro. one word. excellent Camarones al pastor - marinated grilled shrimp, grilled pineapple, diced onion, cilantro. also excellent. shrimp goes along with the pineapple beautifully. Burrito de tinga again that's chipotle chicken. The burritos are good sized for a meal. Not filled with just rice and has a good portion of chicken and beans. Quesadilla de picadillo ground beef in tomato stew, cheese. this is also great for sharing. quesdillas are never enough for a meal in my opinion. the cheese was nice and stringy. delicious. Churros these are made fresh. super crispy on the exterior with a nice soft center. the caramel sauce is amazing. also made in house. i could die for these. Fried Ice cream choice of vanilla or chocolate. we went with vanilla. also has pecans. I think the pecans were fried. Not sure what else about it could have been. Overall, excellent. Can't wait to come back. read more

I have a food allergy, they made the food perfectly the first time, the next 2 times they didn't omit the item I'm allergic to. I called the second time and offered to FaceTime them to show them my food but they wanted me to drive back to the restaurant because they didn't believe me!! This was insulting and so disrespectful. Both times I couldn't eat my food and I was expected to drive it back because I was lying??! The customer service is awful, and there isn't any concern for food allergies. read more

Very bland tacos. Fresh, but lacking in flavour. Not sure why this place has 4 stars. It must've gone downhill? Would not come back as there are definitely much better tacos in Toronto. read more

Good food and atmosphere. Feels like you're transported to another place with the festive decor and latin music. Happy with the service and owner is friendly. Will definitely be coming back here for my taco cravings. read more

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I visited with my family of four and I wasn't impressed. First, the location, there is no accessible parking we had to wait to park on the street. Secondly, we visited on a day that was hot and the place didn't have any AC which was not pleasant for a sit down dinner. The good, the service was great. The waiters were nice and friendly and made suggestions as to what we should try. We tried the specialty drinks and they were great. We ordered the guacamole with tortilla chips which was ok. Then we ordered the pollo asado which for the price was a small portion of chicken with a little bit of the side dishes, not worth $16. Then we tried the tacos- tacos de tinga, tacos de carne asada, tacos al pastor, and tacos de pescado asado. The portions were small and the flavours were sub-par. For dessert we tried the churros. These churros were heavily coated with cinnamon that left a bad after taste. Unfortunately, I would not return because I can find other places that serve a filling meal, that tasted good for the price we paid. read more

4.5 stars. Found this wonderful Mexican restaurant in Scarborough. Wasn't expecting to find such amazing and authentic Mexican food in Scarborough. First impression was I felt I was teleported to Mexico, the decor was warm and welcoming. We order the nacho, shrimp ceviche tostada, tacos de pescado asado (fish), and to finish off we got the churros. The nacho were okay, they served the crispy nachos. I liked the tacos a lot more. The shrimp and fish was really fresh and the mixture of taste just works. The churros were fresh and warm. read more

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We came for a friends birthday on a weekday. The place wasn't crowded and this is definitely one of the better Mexican restaurants in Toronto. The food had a lot of flavour, staff were very friendly. I will be coming back here again! The only negative comment is that I wish they had more vegetarian options. read more

I had the camarones a la diabla & shrimp ceviche tostada. The ceviche was good but... the camarones had little nickle sized shrimp in it that was like chewing a rubber band and for the price I felt robbed. Will not go back read more

Loved the service and loved everything that we ordered (shrimp ceviche, quesadilla tinga, beef tacos, churros, and margarita + coronita). Will definitely come back! read more

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I've been wanting to try this spot for over a year and we finally went last Saturday. The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming. Its just the perfect spot for a winter's night to pretend you're on vacation! The people are so friendly and accommodating. We didn't have reservations but lucked out with a table by the window, even though the place was nearly full. The service was just right - friendly and just the right speed. The food was really good. There were four of us, each trying a selection of tacos. Reviews around the table were all positive. I had the grilled fish taco and shrimp taco - so good! We will go again for sure! read more

Portions may look small but trust me they fill you up and very good to share. The nachos are really good but make sure you have guac and some protein to it which makes it better. Tacos are really good. The tostadas are filling and good. read more

I've been meaning to check out MEXITACO for some time now, and finally did today. The food and atmosphere are as good as others have written. I had the Shrimp Ceviche Tostada and the Tacos al Pastor. Both dishes were great, however the Ceviche was definitely the star; it was so flavourful and refreshing. Also the customer service was on-point, as our server was very attentive. I think I've found me new favourite spot for Mexican food! read more

SO SO GOOD. First, I love the decor of the restaurant. It's so different and fun which creates a nice environment to be in. We ordered the Baja fish tacos, the pork with pineapple, and beef tacos. It was SO good. Our favourite was the pork with pineapple. The baja tacos doesn't come in 2 but it's because it's much bigger than the ones that do come in 2. We went around 12 and it wasn't full but still busy. The waitress and waiter was extremely friendly asking if we're enjoying everything etc. Up to when we paid the waiter looked at our bill and was checking out what we ate and what we can the next time. Love it! read more

MEXITACO - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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GREAT environment. Friendly staff. Fair prices. Salsas hot ( love it hot) food came up quick. Ordered chips and salsa, beef burrito and beef tacos. All were good. Tacos come in a pair, next time I'd double that order (a bit small for me) With the food we ordered 2 tequilas, corona, and a double Mexican czar. Bill came to $56. I'd give it 5 BUT I LOVE hard shell tacos and that's not on the menu. Def going back and happy to have in the neighborhood! read more

Hands down best Mexican food in the city! Chorizo and carne asada tacos are incredibly flavorful. They bring two salsa's (red and green) to your table along with fresh limes. The flautas are a must! Crispy with flavorful chicken filling covered in crema and queso, served with refried beans and and guac. Wash it down with a michelada which is clamato, lime juice seasoning mixed with your choice of beer. The camarones Diablo is hot spicy dish, sauteed garlic tomato and shrimp with some real good heat! This place is a winner everytime! Staff is super friendly and the place is clean! read more

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Delicious food at a reasonable price with friendly staff. They need a restaurant location back in the west end like they had in the past.

It is not easy to get authentic Mexican food in Scarborough. This place was excellent. Had a variety of tacos and were very happy. The restaurant looks like you just stepped off a beach in Puerto Vallarta. read more

Great! Pulled chicken tonga and fish tacos ware well made. And to me... that means --- sauce not too watery, fish was perfect firmness. Price point was perfect (unlike Xola which misses that mark). Chips are made fresh in House, definitely needed in this neighbourhood! read more

I found this hidden little gem on my hunt for authentic Mexican food so I decided to check it out and was extremely happy that I did. Everything was crazy delicious. Their ceviche tostada tasted super fresh, everything in all the tacos were well-seasoned, and their salsas were the perfect companion for it all. Portions were also great for the price and the wait staff were super friendly. Felt like a little piece of Mexico was brought back here to Toronto. Definitely coming back here to check their mariachi band out and obviously for their great food. Yo encontré esta joya oculto mientras estaba buscando de comida mexicano auténticos. Entonces yo decidí probarlo y estaba muy contento con mi decisíon. Todo la comida era muy delicioso. La ceviche es tan fresco y los tacos estaban bien sazonado. Las porciones son más que suficiente y el servicio fue muy excelente. Se sentía como una parte de Mexico estaba aquí en Toronto Este. !!Definitivamente estoy volviendo aquí por su mariachi y obviamente por su comida muy sabrosa! read more

MEXITACO - Ceviche tostada, tacos de pollo al pastor, pescado asado, y camarones al pastor (chicken, fish and shrimp). - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is awesome!! Super happy they moved from the west end of Toronto to the best end of the city. Great service and amazing Mexican food. read more

MEXITACO - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great food in an unexpected neighbourhood. Fresh tasting. The burrito al pastor was exceptionally tasty. read more

Really great food! We started with ceviche, so fresh and bright, it's a pretty good serving that comes with chips. I had chicken fajitas and though the chicken was a little overcooked, I had some left on my skillet when I was done so they serve an excellent portion. My 2 lunch companions had tacos; a mix of shrimp/pineapple, carnitas, baja tacos which were basa fish and finally calamari tacos, we were all happy and satisfied. Cold bottles of Dos Equis to round things out. Sadly no pics because I was traumatized after dropping grilled jalapèno on my white shirt and pants read more

They don't wash their vegetables, found a produce sticker in my food. Food was reheated multiple times, it was dry and poor quality. Extremely overpriced. The chips were also incredibly stale. It was clear that they had tons of unsold leftover food that they were just trying to get rid of. So disappointing! read more

Went there for dinner with some girlfriends after reading the great reviews. There was ample wait staff but service was terrible! We ordered 1 appetizer & 1 dessert to share & 4 main dishes. One main order didn't come out & had to be requested again. The waiter didn't know whether we received our dessert or not. He never took accountability for any of the errors & simply blamed the kitchen. The nachos were good except they forgot the guacamole which needed to be requested. The tacos & burritos were so-so & the churros seemed slightly undercooked/doughy. The horchata drink was amazing but I am sure we can get that from somewhere else. Decor is nice but service was definitely lacking! read more

The service was very amiable and the food was fantastic! We had shrimp al pastor tacos, chorizo and asada quesadillas.....all were delicious. Atmosphere was pretty cool as well. Try it out! read more

Amazing food and a wonderful staff. We often come through the door with a larger group and we're always accommodated. There's a large drink menu with lots of options, the margaritas are to die for! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We love going here. read more

Excellent!! Had to try it out because it's pretty close to us and boy were we pleasantly surprised! Very authentic Mexican food! Tried the pork and chicken tacos... Very good! The fish ceviche tostada... Excellent! And the churros for dessert to die for! Service was great! Don't judge from the outside because once you step in it's like a slice of Mexico. Will definitely be back to try everything else on the menu. read more

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This place had some of the worst birria tacos I've ever had. We were told to come in after 15 minutes and had to wait an additional 15 minutes even though there was barely a lineup or other orders. When we got the food it was completely tasteless and tasted like cardboard. This place is just a bar, with overpriced food options. read more

As soon as we walked in, we were treated with such disrespect. The bartender and server were incredibly rude and were talking about me and my boyfriend right in front of us. Disgusting behaviour. The food sucks, not worth a single penny. I would suggest trying a different place if you don't want to walk out disappointed. read more

Amazing food ! Be sure to get the baja tacos and churros !! Can't wait to visit again !

Real Mexican food! Street corn is the best in this city. The tacos were fresh and delicious. And the churros were made to order. Such a great gem to find on the east side. Will be back! read more

Used to go to this place when they were on Bloor near Christie Pits. We were passing through the neighbourhood after a morning at the beach and stopped for quick takeout. The food was still good. We had tacos.The Carne Asada was pretty good. Their Carnitas is about as good as you will get in Toronto. read more

Very relaxed and low key atmosphere, the staff are very friendly. I tried the tacos de tinga, tacos al pastor, and baja fish taco. My favorite had to be the Baja fish taco, it was sweet, salty, fresh and that first bite is just so amazing, the fish isn't soggy or oily, its crisp. The al pastor tacos were good too, something about the sweetness of the cooked pineapple and pork that makes it so tasty, one draw back though is if you don't keep an eye out on how much you order your tab can add up pretty fast, one bonus is we lucked out and there was a live singer and also a dance performance. I would definitely go back ! read more

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We come here after volleyball league on Thursday. This is one of the few places opened past 10 nearby, not only that but the service is friendly and the food is delicious and authentic! The fully loaded nachos are great when topped with pulled chicken and guacamole, the chips are fresh! Their tacos come in pairs and even though they are on the small side, the come packed with flavour! Great beer list as well! read more

Taco Tuesday. $1 off any taco order. We were in the neighborhood so we gave this place a try. There was a funky odour walking into the restaurant but it seemed to only bother me so we stayed. Had a few shots of bar rail reposaso. Harsh but really didn't expect much. The tacos were decent but prob wont be going back soon. read more

Delicious! The frozen mangonada drink is highly recommended Really tasty! All the food came out quickly and was so flavourful. We will be back! read more

The food and atmosphere is great. Happy to have something in walking distance in the neighbourhood. The food it great. Really enjoy the tapas style and the margaritas to go with them. read more

Skip this place. No idea why it took me more than 40 times coming to Mexitaco to really decide to never go back. Consistently terrible service. Food that will make you sick 50% of the time. Cockroaches crawling all over the bathroom sink (and probably elsewhere). $9 domestic pints (!?!) Skimping on ingredients, while raising prices regularly. Responding with anger when customers provide feedback. Same 20 minute playlist on loop... If they should ever read this: Best of luck. It's clear that you don't know how to take care of your locals/regular customers/neighbours. I've wasted so much money at your restaurant, and if you'd swallowed your pride to look at your kitchen's mistake rather than start yelling at me, I'd have wasted a lot more in the future. So, thanks for that. Not worth it. read more