Had the weekend breakfast buffet. It was not a huge range but was big enough. A few items were on…read morethe saltier side. The food was mostly not spicy & the spicy items were quite mild. The salsas were below average but everything else was good. There were no signs for any dishes. My favourite item was the deep fried tamale - moist, sweet & crispy, with no stuffing except corn but still flavourful & fragrant from the banana leaf. The refried beans were great too - smooth, creamy & meaty.

We ordered a birria taco, fish in green sauce, and birria sushi. There was a sale on any items…read morewith birria. The fish was the highlight of the meal with delicious green sauce. The service was friendly and we even got a little free treat at the end of our meal. The ambiance is great if you want a casual meal.

We started with "appetizers" including the K-Wings or Korean style wings in both flavours. I…read morepreferred the Oro K-wings ($20 for 6) the crispy chicken left neutral but having been marinated in arbol (type of chili pepper), soy, and oyster sauce was very flavourful. Juicy and crunchy this is what makes Korean fried chicken so good. The Rojo K-wings ($20 for 6) were too strong for me: the gochujang, ginger, soju, and oyster sauce base tasty on the first bite but overwhelming by the last. Rest assured, Tinga Kim doesn't baby their diners and makes these spicy. I'm glad we got the quesabirria ($18) for the table as the shredded beef saturated in consommé was so rich and salty that one is sufficient. They don't skimp of the cheese so it's nice and gooey but could use more raw onion and herbs to counteract the heaviness. Strangely this arrives with chili oil and a sour cream aioli instead of the beef consommé you'd expect to dip it in. It seemed more quesadilla than quesabirria. Their single order tacos are great for building your own main. Ideally, the chef should have left the shrimp in the pingo Coreano ($12) neutral rather than saturating it in soju, soy and oyster sauce. By this point, I was getting tired of this flavour combo and was looking forward to what the menu describes as shrimp, soju-based salsa, guacamole, cotija & Oaxaca cheese, and cilantro. No where did it mention soy and oyster sauce, which completely covered the sparse guacamole and cheese but did help soften the tostada, so it was foldable and easier to eat. I'm really reaching for the silver lining here. The maapo libre ($10) tasted the same since the main protein was Korean marinated galbi. Except this was topped with an overly salted citrusy red cabbage slaw. Quite frankly, by this time I'm not sure what on their menu doesn't contain soy sauce. After all that salt I was craving something sweet. The Mexican flan ($10) was calling and while it wasn't terrible, if the recipe includes white chocolate in the custard they really should have left the syrup thin rather than dousing it in a thick caramel that brought this to cloying sweet level. Moreover, the custard became too dense. The silver lining? At least each order contained two mini flans that makes it perfect for sharing. My perception is that the chefs at Tinga Kim create one sauce then use it on everything. That same caramel was drizzled onto the already sweet tres leches cake ($17), which means yes this is tooth achingly sweet as well. At least the cake was nice and moist. Even the cinnamon sugar dusted churros ($10) didn't escape the sauce, which needs to be served on the side. The actual pastry was a bit dense but at least freshly deep fried and hot.

Hands-down the best tacos in the East End! Tinga Kim serves up Korean-Mexican fusion dishes done…read moreexeptionally well, where flavour profiles are paired together with a purpose. We ordered the Sunny Ceviche (citrus cured sea bass, szechuan peppercorn, and coconut milk) to share, which came with crunchy fried tortilla chips. It had the perfect amount of acidity and spice without overpowering or taking away from the natural sweetness of the fish. For tacos, I ordered the pescado (fish) and spicy shrimp on a soft shell, while my partner had the Korean marinated galbi and pulpo (octopus). Despite the price tag on each taco ($10-11), the amount of toppings piled on make them worth it and you can be full with just two. I especially loved the guac that came with the crispy fish, and the spicy sauce that coated the shrimps. The octopus was decent, but the galbi was a bit too sweet. My main critique was that our drinks took a bit of time to arrive, with our apps & mains served before they came. The table next to us was also attended to first even though they came in after, but I understand that it was a busy night and the staff were working as fast as they could.

Had AYCE Mexican sushi at $24.95 (Wednesday evening only) which besides all their sushi items also…read moreincludes rock shrimp, caramel shrimp & yakimeshi special mix (fried rice). It was great value since one roll is already almost that price & different from all the other sushi places. Only one sushi dish seemed to come with raw fish though. We tried all the non vegetarian sushi except camarones a la diabla which was supposedly the spiciest of them all. They get 4.5 stars. Angie roll was pretty good though it sounded more flavourful than it was. Birria roll was decent; I like Birria but this was not that good & the dip was dilute. Banana roll was good; the banana flavour went surprisingly well with the roll. Marielos roll was decent. Luigi roll was pretty good & barely spicy. Rock shrimp was good. Caramel shrimp was good but rock shrimp was better. Both came on rice. Toronto roll was decent; the spiciness did not compliment the dish. Guamuchilito roll & Carne asada roll were pretty good; I liked the crunch of latter & it had tasty beef but it was tough. Tatito og roll was pretty good: the cheese flavour came out more than in most of the other rolls. Miguel roll was the cheesiest & creamiest roll & pretty good. Aguachile mango roll was a cold dish & very spicy despite having only 2 chilis. It wasn't good. Princess roll was a bit bland with too much rice to other ingredients but otherwise good. It was very big & not spicy despite having 2 chilis. The creamy corn dip was good. Avocado special roll was decent. The spiciness creeps up on you. It seemed to be the only item with raw fish. The staff were overloaded & service was slow. The soy sauce compared to Japanese soy sauce was same same but different; lighter, with a fruity edge. The rice was heavy - it seemed to be glutinous. Tres leches cake (not in the buffet) was pretty good & big for $15.

We went to this restaurant as it had been recommended. We went for the breakfast buffet…read more It is a small restaurant and the buffet is super small. There was a selection of different foods: Pozole, Menudo, beans, beef, chorizo, chicken with mole, rice, potatoes, tamales, tortillas, and a few more dishes. Nothing tasted good. It was simply bland and/or OK. They were slow to replenish. Overall, we couldn't wait to leave. It just was not a great presentation nor tasty.

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food that actually tastes like it came straight from a…read morefamily kitchen in Mexico, this is the spot. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm, vibrant, welcoming , colorful décor, lively music, and the comforting aroma of fresh tortillas. The food is the real highlight. The tacos were packed with flavor, the meat perfectly seasoned and tender, and the salsa had just the right balance of heat and freshness. You can tell everything is made fresh, from the guacamole to the house-made sauces. The portions were generous without sacrificing quality. Service was friendly, with staff happy to explain dishes and offer recommendations. It felt less like dining out and more like being invited over for a home-cooked meal. If you appreciate bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and authentic recipes, this restaurant absolutely delivers. I'll definitely be back.

Came here due to high rating. It's been on my yelp to-go list for years and finally have a chance…read moreto visit. Place is cute, feels like im in local eatery in mexico. My friend ordered the highly talk about birria taco. And i ordered birria sandwich. Ordered the mexican-style tiramisu as well. Friend love the birria tacos and not so much the sandwich. As for me, both are alright. Not wow or to rave about. I love the green chili sauce tho. I enjoy my sandwich because of this sauce....and I pour it generously. Tiramisu is good , light and not too sweet. but didnt blow my mind either. Friendly and attentive service. They have dining table at the main room (where the cashier and kitchen is), another dining area further back (no view of kitchen and cashier) where we sat. My area was empty except me and friend and less traffic for the server to come by or maybe check on us since we r out of sight (unless they wanna go to washroom). hence it's bit harder to find someone to help . need to walk to cashier to ask for stuff. Overall, good one-time experience.

Zicatela is one of the newest additions to Kensington Market, occupying a corner that used to be…read moreanother restaurant. The food is mainly fish and seafood, cooked Mexican-style. They have tacos, tostadas, ceviches, and mains such as fish, shrimps, and octopus with rice and vegetables. The food is just so-and-so. Decent but nothing mind-blowing. The rice is a bit too soft / mushy to our liking. They advertise "grilled vegetables" for the mains, but it was just a small salad of lettuce and tomato (and bits of diced green & red bell pepper).

Nice little place that's in the heart of Kensington Market (Augusta / Oxford), they pride…read morethemselves in having fresh seafood incorporated in Mexican cuisine. Went with a friend on a Friday night and decided to try this place out. So the menu comprises of mainly fresh seafood offered in ceviches, tacos and other Mexican dishes. We went for Ceviche De Pescado (basically with basa fish filet) and a single fish taco. We also ordered Tacos Dorados De Pescado - which look to be stuffed tacos with fish. Overall, food was pretty good, fish was very fresh. I personally enjoyed the Tacos Dorados the most, had a crunchy exterior, with a mix of the fish and tomato sauce/Mexican herbs in it. It was reminiscent of an empanada, but it's crunchy and really yummy, would definitely recommend ordering that again. Ceviche was decent, I don't normally eat ceviche a whole bunch so I don't have much to compare with but it's very vibrant, with a good kick of lime in there. It could use a touch more salt but that's pretty much it. The single fish taco was really good, even though the fish was fried (I prefer grilled fish tacos), the tortilla looked homemade and the fish was fried nicely (batter not too heavy). The servers were really nice, was very attentive and provided suggestions on what to try on the menu. Overall I'd love to come back and try other items on the menu.

Tips: - If you get a burrito here, it's massive…read more - This place has a vegan menu. You may want to bring your own vegan cheese, as this place was out of it at 5:30 pm on a Saturday night. My best friend and I wanted to celebrate our birthdays together, as we have been doing every year for eons. It ended up being in August this year. I did a search and found Los Cabos Cantina & Grill. I liked what I saw and sent her a link to the vegan menu. She was down going here. We came here after waiting for the thunderstorms to die and a good afternoon of retail shopping therapy. We drove over here in our vehicles. I actually missed the right turn into the parking lot. I did quite the 360-degree turn into the parking lot to fix my boo-boo. I nabbed the closest spot to the back of the eatery. My friend was parked further back. We grabbed our birthday presents and walked in. The patio with floral accents looked lovely to enjoy a dining experience when we aren't under an orange alert for hail and thunderstorms! We were promptly greeted by a young woman. She said that there was only bar seating. It was fine. We got a cozy corner table. I got booth seating. I'm 5'10" and my feet did not touch the ground. My friend is a bit shorter than I am, so I'm glad that we sat where we were. Anthony was our server. He was exceptionally attentive and answered all questions that we had about our drinks and food. My friend got these items: - Water - Pina colada mocktail - Vegan ensenada enchilada The pina colada mocktail is vegan. She loved it. It looked yummy and festive. The downside was that a female staffer, maybe the manager, came over and said that there was no vegan cheese. It was a downer. It was 5:30 pm on a Saturday night. As an eatery with a vegan menu with cheese in many dishes, wouldn't you have stocked up and planned a lot better? She stood there with a smug expression on her face. Okay, so there aren't any alternatives? It felt awkward. Anthony jumped in. He said that he would bring more vegan sour cream. That was better, although my friend would have wanted the vegan cheese. It's the only reason for taking a star off my rating. No vegan cheese for a vegan menu with items containing cheese is sad. My friend asked me if I read Yelp reviews before I visit a place. I typically don't. However, after not having any vegan cheese, I read them. We are probably the only folks who have experienced this issue, as Yelpers haven't experienced a shortage of it. Anyway, she loved her vegan enchilada plate despite not getting any vegan cheese. It looked amazing. She was stuffed and said that it was yummy. I ordered these items: - Diet Pepsi - Big D's burrito platter with shredded chicken I was thankful that I didn't have a large lunch and that we didn't order appetizers. The burrito was massive. It looked like a log in front of me, with rice, refried beans, and cheese, all bundled in a flour tortilla. My friend asked if the log had cheese on top. It was ancho mayo, which provided a smoky, tangy taste to each burrito bite that I had. It was delicious. The shredded chicken was tender. Everything in the burrito was perfect. It took me a long time to finish it. This platter had refried beans, rice, and salsa. I felt like I got twice the amount of refried beans and rice in this dish. It was extremely filling and flavourful. My friend asked me how many Diet Pepsi drinks I got. I kind of lost track. Shopping makes me thirsty. I also needed to down this massive burrito with a beverage or many. I think I had four drinks. It may be a record. Each one was cold, fizzy, and the perfect amount of syrup. We opened our presents. It was nice doing it in a quiet, practically private corner. It was the perfect place to celebrate us and catch up. My friend using the washroom first shortly after we had sat down. I went towards the end of our meal. The women's washroom is by a small wall smack between the dining and bar areas. It's a single stall. Clean. No complaints. Anthony was great. He always made sure we were good. We paid at the table. He brought dual payment machines. Nice! We talked about my friend's plans to go camping. It led to talking about seeing bears and moose. I have seen both, but on road trips in Manitoba and Ontario. Despite the vegan shortage, we had a fabulous time. The food was delicious and fabulous. Our server was excellent. (346)

Found this place while in a tournament in Durham I was really craving tacos so the girls and I came…read moreto this establishment based on their Google reviews that were their previous. We were greeted very pleasantly. It wasn't too busy yet as it just turned to lunch the waitress gave some really great suggestions. Even though our interaction was within with one waitress, it still set the vibe that everybody in this establishment really enjoys working here. The atmosphere was very welcoming and definitely set the mood for all the margaritas and tacos that we could possibly want. The food itself very flavourful. Definitely a great hidden gem in Durham.

Solid tacos as always! I've been a few times and you really get a good amount of filling on each…read moretaco. Their taco shells are also really good.

Hubby chose this Michelin recommendations for mothers day lunch. We had overall a pleasant…read moreexperience. The menu is precise and presentation of food is pretty good. On the menu you have 3 starters : we ordered Guac and chips( 15$) came with 2 homemade authentic chips( not store bought) guac and a matcha salsa( delicious), we asked for chips refills and they did it on the house. The chips are outstanding! Mains: they serve tacos! Period! And they have done a decent job for vegans they have and vegetarians - 2 , and a decent variety of non vegetarian tacos. My hubby was pretty satisfied with his ( chicken and fish) . The fillings are generously huge. So honestly 1 is enough for me. For meatless option they can be more creative .

The tacos were really good and the people who I assume were the owners were so nice to us. The…read moreplace itself was kind of small, but the waitress helped us move the tables together so that we could all sit together. I got two orders of the pork tacos and one order of the steak taco. Everyone in our party ordered different things from the soup, to nachos, to chimichangas. I also tried the tamarind drink and the mango drink which were interesting as I don't normally order sugary drinks.

Unfortunately, Hacienda las Americas didn't live up to the hype. My wife and I went here for dinner…read moreand got: - Guacamole and chips: Guac was surprisingly bland and chips tasted store-bought. - Sopes: This looked like a thick tortilla with lots of meat and veggies on it. It was 3 for $12, which we thought was a pretty good deal so got 6. The standout was the chorizo (super tasty and great bite). The chicken, beef suadero, beef sirloin, and beef tongue were pretty standard-to-good. The carnitas was too stringy and a little tough for me. Maybe I'm in the (Yelp) minority and wasn't blown away with this place because I didn't get the tacos... but they were using the same meats for the tacos as the sopes, so I'm doubtful I'd have a different review. Worth a try once, but won't be back.