Very nice place! This is my first time visiting...it was so delightful. The vibe was so cozy and…read moreso authentic. Very nice staff and the food came quickly. The guacamole dip was delicious. The Tacos were super yum and the chicken quesadellas were so flavorful and the amount of cheese was perfect. Price: Guacamole dip & chips $13 Chicken quesadellas $21 Tacos de Arrachera $24 Canned pop $2.5 Total: 63.85 plus tip Lots of parking spaces behind the restaurant and a few infront. I would definitely visit again to try their other dishes.

The tacos and quesadillas were good. The meat is seasoned nicely. The guac this time seems to be…read morebland, not much flavor to it. The churros were a hit (again!).

Went in just to pick up their amazing chips & salsa and stayed for lunch! Great food & atmosphere.read more

Now known as Mexi's is a must have whenever your in the area. The authentic cuisine is and has been…read moregreat since 1979. The staff is friendly and informative. The clean and spacious Mexican vibe is awesome. The chicken wing nachos are an amazing surprise that every table needs to try once.

Wow, who would think there'd be such a stellar taco place located in the little city of Ottawa? My…read morefriends and I visited from Toronto and were a little put off by the prices of the tacos but we were recommended this spot by so many locals, so we had to try it out. It did not disappoint. I had the tuna tartare, crispy fish, and grilled chicken taco. Surprisingly, the tuna tartare (the most expensive one) was my least favourite; something about it tasted too earthy and I couldn't taste the tuna that much as the other flavours were overpowering. The crispy fish is a must-try, and the grilled chicken is a pleasant surprise - you don't expect it to blow you away, but somehow it does. I also had a bite of the steak taco which was delicious.

Came here as a recommendation for dinner on my first trip to Ottawa. We overall liked the…read morerestaurant, staff was friendly & the food was good. On a Sunday night, it was not super busy but there were enough people that it didn't feel empty inside. A bit pricy but we also got drinks, and most trendy Mexican restaurants are like this these days. To start, I shared guac & chips - no complaints, we enjoyed and it was very fresh. The added tomatoes were nice. I ordered 3 tacos - the beef barbacoa was fine but the portion of dipping jus was tiny for 3 beef tacos. The best taco for me was the tuna tartare crispy taco. Loved the flavours and the fish was just delicious! My friends had the chicken tacos and said they were spicy but they liked them a lot. However, I did not enjoy the ox tongue taco and didn't finish it. I ordered it because all the reviews about it were so positive, but I didn't like how they just put two huge pieces of meat in a taco. It tasted very gamey and I didn't like the spongy texture either. The piña colada cocktail was yummy - I could taste fresh pineapple and it was very creamy.

There are 2 Mexican like places in Ottawa I will eat at. This is one of them. I can't believe I…read morehaven't reviewed these people! I love the atmosphere of the restaurant. If I closed my eyes, I am back living in South America. The live music, the smells and colours, not to mention the bar, all make for a complete experience. The food. OMG the food. I have savoured every single dish I have had there. Nothing has disappointed, or even mildly annoyed me. My several dining partners have all been of the same mind. I love taking people here for the first time and listening to them extol the yummy-ness. Go. If you're a Mexican or South American at heart, this little restaurant in a strip mall will titillate your tastebuds. (note: I can't believe I said, "titillate your tastebuds". That's a first. Lol)

La Cabana has been my favorite pupusa spot for all time! They are still delicious after my first…read moretaste 20 years ago. They have the best cheese bubbling out the tasty tortilla and their sauce is amazing. The pupusas are huge and delicious. Knocked down stars because the restaurant interior has gone super downhill since new ownership, use to be a great place to dine in!

As always amazing food and service Everything was hot and…read morefresh and tasty. This place continues to be my favourite breakfast, lunch and dinner

Incredible small restaurant with authentic Mexican food. We did take out and put out a diverse…read morespread of food from appetizers, nachos, tacos... EVERYONE was happy! Service was great with recommendations for a group. Going back!

I had lunch at Burrito Gringo recently and it was ok…read more For the longest time I had been avoiding Burrito Gringo because many years ago I had a burrito at the Burrito Gringo on St. Laurent (which is now called "John Juan Burrito Mexican Grill") and I broke out in hives. However, I ate at countless Tex-Mex places prior to that experience and also since that time and it never happened again. So I decided to live a life of danger and go back to a Burrito Gringo without an Epi Pen, haha! I am happy to report that I had 3 tacos and no reactions :) I like how you can choose between hard and soft tacos, and with soft tacos you can choose between corn or wheat. I got 3 soft corn tacos ($10.75). You can get different meats on each taco, so I got chicken, steak, and pulled beef. At most places the taco toppings are just the protein, salsa, cheese, lettuce and sour cream, but here I was also able to add rice, beans, and sauteed vegetables, hurray! There was just 1 type of rice (lime rice), and sauteed vegetables (onions and peppers), but there were 3 types of beans: refried, black, and pinto. I got the pinto beans. I loved how the tacos were full of toppings. They were super messy to eat as a result, but I didn't mind, I just used a fork. The tacos tasted ok. I didn't get any real strong flavours, it's like the flavours were muted. The food wasn't bland as they used adequate salt, it just lacked oomph in the flavour department. Staff were nice and service was quick. This location is in a strip mall. Same strip mall as Metro and next to Alterna Bank. Lots of free parking.

Really disapointed. Not what it was several years ago!!…read more$75 for 2 adults and 2 kids cold food flies all over the place The place was empty and really dirty at 4:50pm Never going back

Go to spot for amazing Mexican at home in Ottawa…read more We are regulars here and know the staff, they are always fun to chat with. Got a pitcher of beer and the cheese enchiladas with half beans half rice. Chefs kiss Got to enjoy the patio today

Portions are out of this world! Flavor is out of this world! Staff is out of this world friendly!…read moreYou can not go wrong here! The dessert here is also delicious (unlike the Merry Dairy)

I don't know who came up with these recipes, but they clearly aren't familiar with the delicious…read moreand vibrant aspects of good mexican food. This bar-burrito knock-off, was hugely disappointing. Overpriced yes, but good Mexican food, no bueno... Soggy gelatinous flour tortillas, so not appetizing. Strange flavor combinations, but not in a good way. *the "servers" were terse and unwelcoming. (Probably because they know how bad the food is) The chips were decent.

Will definitely come back! Got the chicken quesadilla and tacos. Both great but will get tacos next…read moretime!!

Situated in a stand-alone building in the middle of some residential area but still close to a main…read morestreet. There is free street parking so that nice. Inside the establishment is smaller than I'd expect with a couple of tables tightly knit together. Expect close seating and small tables. They also get busy, but take reservations. Asada fries - Lots of fries, crispy and loaded with toppings. The veggies, pico de gallo and salsa all come together nicely to balance out the cheese and fries. There was so much toppings that the last fries were eaten before the toppings were finished off. Taco de Carnitas - Proteins felt a bit dry and lacked sauce to back up to dryness. Big portion, but for $8.... its a bit steep. would not recommend. Taco de Carne Asada - A good portion for a single taco, but as with the other taco $8 is a bit too much for just one. This time proteins was more juicy and you get a hint for carmalization from the charred meat. Tacos not worth. Would come back for Asada fries but add protein. WIll try the wings (they look stacked) and maybe a torta.

I've been a loyal follower of the Torta Boyz since they first opened up as a food truck and have…read morealways been impressed and satisfied by their food. Their brick and mortar home serves the same classics that they had at the truck and then some. Their menu has expanded to include some appetizers, tacos and cocktails. The prices have gone up but worth the money since it's probably the best mexican food in Ottawa. The fish tacos we got were made fresh and dressed with plenty of fresh, sour, creamy pairings. The Asada Fries are as good as ever. A mountain of guac and dressings and super crispy fries. Got the pastor torta this time around--this was the only thing I thought could use a bit more acidity since the meat was generous but a bit heavy. The tuna tostada is my new favourite. it was fresh, bright, spicy and as always, all the textures. Service is lovely.

When I saw they had a chapulin taco here, I had to have it! It's a soft corn tortilla with pasilla…read moresauce, queso fresco, onions, cilantro, guacamole, and the star of the show, spiced GRASSHOPPERS!! And lemme tell you, they did not hold back on the grasshoppers. I thought that they would sort of be sprinkled on top or something, but nope, they really went for it! It honestly tasted more roasted than anything, and they were whole, so they were crunchy, but other than that, the lime plus the medium and extra spicy hot sauces I got on the side added the most flavour. The hot sauces were vinegar-based, not burn your mouth kind of hot, and had good flavour. The extra spicy was spicy but not overly so. I also tried the carnitas taco and it was delicious. The pork was very tender and juicy. It came with radish, guacamole, fresh salsa verde, and it was supposed to also have homemade pickled onions, but I didn't see or taste any. I believe they make their tortillas in-house, so that added to the flavour of the tacos for sure. I was excited about the tamales (one order comes with two). Every time I order tamales they sort of just come on their own, wrapped. These came served in the banana leaf, but unwrapped and topped with sour cream, queso fresco, and cilantro. They were vegetarian, stuffed with chipil, which I've never had before. It's a leafy green vegetable and Google says it's like a cross between watercress and spinach, and I'd say that's pretty accurate. To my surprise, there was also a big piece of cheese in the middle (lengthwise). As a big cheese lover, I approve haha! The tamales were so, so good. Nice change from what I normally have. My husband had the nachos with chicken - protein was an extra $6.50 but guac (two scoops!) was included. They were also topped with beans, cheese, pico de Gallo, pickled jalapeños, and sour cream. They were the most expensive item (already $20 without the chicken), but they were tasty. My husband's not into guac, so I ate both scoops and I can't complain lol. He got the Mexican Coca-Cola and I got the cafe de olla (Mexican coffee). The Coke is different because it's made with cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup and it comes in a bottle. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I did enjoy this one because of the different spices in it. I also wanted to try the Mexican hot chocolate but they ran out. Next time!

I made a reservation and was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance here. It was a wonderful summer…read moreevening to start the weekend. I came in a party of two and sat at the patio. Our server was extremely nice and checked in on us a few times. We ordered a few margaritas, chips and guac and tacos. All were very delicious! I especially loved the shrimp tacos. Huge shrimp that were cooked in batter and tasted delicious with the toppings. I'm looking forward to more evenings there. Thank you to the team at Margarita!