Came here on a first date in April of last year and had a good experience overall. We sat on the heated patio, which was romantic but quite loud so it was hard to hear each other. The service was quite slow, but it was a Friday evening so it made sense. The most memorable dish was the Aztec God's Platter, which included real ants and crickets. It was crunchy and had a bit of a kick. P.S. first date went well, we are married now. read more

Molkagtez - Aztec God's Platter - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great place to eat! I enjoyed the guacamole the most. To be honest, the tacos were a bit mid for me And so was the corn but the ambiance the music and the service definitely made the cut. I'll definitely go back to this place next summer read more

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When you first walk in, it looks like a small bar and a few booth seats, so when we were walked into a back patio area (heated), I was pleasantly surprised. The food here is fantastic. The quesabirria broth reminded me of a French dip and it was rich and flavorful. While I didn't get a picture, we also got guacamole and it was some of the best I've had, even having traveled to Central America and had some nice guac there. The margarita was good, though not my favorite, and the tres leches was perfectly soaked. Top it off with really great service, and this is a place I will definitely visit again! read more

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We were in the area for lunch at a different restaurant, but when they turned out to be closed for the day, we began looking around for another option. Molkagtez immediately caught my eye because I'll never say no to tasty Mexican food. We arrived at lunchtime on a recent Saturday and were shown to a table on their impressive, spacious back patio. It's a really cool space and I could see it being very fun in the evening. For food, I opted for the Quesabritas & Consomé Birria ("3 folded quesadillas stuffed with pulled birria meat. Topped with onion and coriander, served with consomé dipping sauce"). First, though, we were served complementary nachos and salsa. This was a delicious way to start off the meal. The nachos tasted hot and fresh, while the salsa was zesty and just the right amount of spicy. The quesabritas showed up a short time later and they're also quite good. Aside from the fact that they showed up to the table warm rather than hot, I quite enjoyed this dish. They were cheesy and flavorful and enhanced considerably by being dipped into that aforementioned sauce. (One of them did have an inedible piece of cartilage in it, so that was unfortunate.) All in all, I really enjoyed my meal at Molkagtez. The service was top-notch, too. read more

Molkagtez - Complementary nachos and salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came for dinner. It was easy to get a reservation and we were lucky and found street parking right out front! The vibes are great here. It was Monday which means $10 margaritas. The value is incredible. The margaritas come in huge glasses. I couldn't decide between mango chamoy and mango habanero so I asked for both and they were able to do it. It was delicious. I really recommend it. They brought a little bowl of chips and salsa to start which I loved. So few restaurants still offer that. We shared the guacamole which desperately needed salt but was otherwise very tasty. The chips are delicious. I ordered the quesabirria with consume and had a shrimp taco. The taco was good but the quesabirria fell apart really quickly and didn't have that crisp on the outside I was expecting. The costume was good. Service was good. It seems like a fun place to have a birthday since two tables were celebrating and were sung to and given a slice of cheesecake and a sombrero for pictures. I'd happily come back :) read more

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Absolutely a gem, the tacos were delicious. My friend even said this is the best baja fish tacos he ever had :) The pulled pork tacos were both flavourful and juicy. Everything on the menu was reasonably priced, around $15 a cocktail, which still sounds crazy but nowadays many places charge you a meal of a price for a drink. The only complaint I have was the chips of the guacamole which can be more fresh but it could also be just the batch. read more

Molkagtez - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I loved the ambiance and decor of the place, it feels more authentically Mexican than most Mexican restaurants in the city. Service was very quick and attentive. We loved the food and cocktails. The Aztec God's platter was delicious and my wife and I both loved the spice level of the enchiladas. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Molkagtez - Aztec God's platter - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I didn't get why this place has so many great reviews. The place does have a good vibe (back patio) and the people are really nice & attentive but the food wasn't amazing. We had the molkajete cielo, Mary tierra which is a seafood and meat mix served in a traditional Mexican molcajetes. It came with soft corn tortillas (not a fan!) plus some corn pieces, cactus and jalapeño peppers. Salsa is layered on the bottom. It was really difficult to eat this with the tortillas as it was a very wet dish. Everything tasted okay but not great. Wish there is an option to get rice and refried beans instead of the corn tortillas. Oh for our app, we got the elote. The corn was overcooked (soft, not crisp) and it was bland with only mayo and feta cheese. For dessert, we got the flan Neopolitan. That was ok but at $8, it was a very small piece. I enjoyed the comp chips and salsa plus our Mexican colas. read more

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We came to this restaurant having seen it on blog TO. We made a reservation for 6pm but arrived a little earlier. We were seated at the front of this cozy restaurant / bar. Unfortunately, I do not drink but they have an extensive drinks menu. We ordered 3 items to share and they were all delicious. We got the Lava stone pot with meats. The bone Marrow and the tacos with the consomme dip. We have never had authentic Mexican food before and we would highly recommend this place. The meats are well seasoned and very juicy. Everything is very flavourful. My favourites were the sausage and beef. Service is good and we will definitely make the trip out here to enjoy the food again. read more

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3.5 stars - we tried this place for some authentic mexican and the food was really great. if you're feeling adventurous the dip trio with crickets was surprisingly delicious. i ordered the chicken enchiladas and the verde sauce was amazing. the drinks were also incredible!! we sat inside but i recommend reserving a table on the patio if you can. the inside is very warm and the music is loud so it's hard to hold a conversation. the service is just okay, it took us a while to place our order and had to hunt down a server for refills and our bill. if you're in the area it's a great neighborhood spot, but i don't know if i'd travel that far again. read more

Molkagtez - Chips and Aztec Dip Trio - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great backyard heated room. Comfy front room. Food is meh. But go for simple stuff and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

Cosy Mexican restaurant with a weather protected patio at the back, with great decor and was fairly busy despite the time (about 3pm on Saturday). Service was very friendly, but I found the food just ok. The house special, served in a molcajete looked great, and certainly was a more unique dish; but the taste was a bit bland and didn't have the burst of flavour normally associated with Mexican food. I would certainly consider revisiting if I am in the area, but there are too many other great options in the area for this to be a first choice. read more

Came here with my friends and we had a really good time. The food & service were great. Just a heads up book online reservation before going. read more

Molkagtez - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had the mixed sopes and it was mediocre and lukewarm. Jamaica margarita was good, but weak. Staff very friendly, but food/drink not worth the price. read more

Molkagtez - Jamaica margarita - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We came to Molkagtez for an early dinner with a small child. There was pleasant live music, the food was excellent, and the staff were super accommodating. We had the Molkajete Mar Y Tierra (a plate for 2) and it had a nice mix of proteins - octopus, fish, steak, shrimp, and sausage - cooked perfectly and kept sizzling the entire time from the hot stoneware. The tortillas and chips were great, and when they ran low the staff popped by to offer more. A bit of warning that the deeper down the bowl we got, the spicier it became; what started as a cakewalk had me sweating by the end. We plan to come again. read more

Great food and service! The prices were very reasonable and average when compared to other restaurants in Toronto and Mississauga even more so with the good portion sizes. The patio is also very nicely decorated and it feels like I'm in Mexico. As someone who is Mexican and has grown up eating Mexican food, I can say this is one of the few restaurants in Canada that actually made me feel like I was eating food in Mexico. read more

The drinks were amazing and the food was even better. The atmosphere of the outside area was so fantastic and unexpected. We stopped in to have dinner and ended up having a fun filled experience. When I am back in Toronto, I will be visiting Molkagtez again for sure!! read more

Excellent service!!! We ordered the molcajete seafood and pastor tacos - both were delicious. Eric was a very gracious host! Will be coming back again :) read more

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