Wow. I live an hour from the Mexican border in a Hispanic area of Southern California and would…read morehave never thought I'd have some of the best Mexican food in my life this far north. The pork was out of this world, best pork tacos I've ever had. Fish and shrimp tacos were good as well. This could be the best Mexican restaurant in Canada and it's just sitting out here in the middle of nowhere. Friendly staff too, appears to be family run. If you live in Victoria it's worth the drive to check this spot out

This is about the worst Mexican food I've eaten, and I've eaten in many Mexican restaurants,…read moreincluding in Mexico. I got chicken quesadillas. The chicken inside was ok. They arrived on a paper in a plastic basket and were drenched in grease. The sour cream on the side was very watery. The salsa fresca was mostly just diced up flavorless tomatoes; very bland. Plus there was just a tiny cup of each, so not much to cut the greasiness. Waitress never came out to see if I wanted anything more. The horchata (rice drink) was also at least twice as watery as normal. Are they cutting costs by watering things down? The outside eating area could have been nice, but it is very neglected. The pots held mostly weeds and the seats and ground had lots of old dead leaves. It's summer now, not Fall, so those leaves have been there a while. The food was very slow in coming even though there was just one other table. (Folks at that table were also complaining of the long wait). The reggae music was nice (but a further indication this is not a real Mexican place). This place needs some serious attention from someone who cares.

I hate to give a bad review but this was my first time at Adriana's and I'm not sure if I will be…read moreback. I grabbed the chicken empanadas and there was almost no filling in them whatsoever and the taste was very very bland, not at what I was expecting or used to, the only good thing was the side salad.

Loved this spot. No seating to eat in but elk lake is just down the road and plenty of parks around…read moreto eat at. The food is authentic, fair priced and delicious. The service was kind and fast. This place warms my heart so go here if you're craving Hispanic food. The chorizo taco was mediocre, go for the fried fish instead, or if you're there before 2pm take the Burris pork special. Otherwise you can buy premade meals to go.

I have been trying to eat at the food truck for a year without success. It was with great…read moreexcitement I learned they were opening up at Commonwealth Rec. it is with great joy that I report out that their keto tacos are excellent. The shell is made of melted cheese, the vegetables are fresh and crisp. So often keto options feel like a lesser choice, but not here. I had two pulled pork tacos and while I got a slice of the keto chocolate Cale for dessert, I didn't have space for it. This was fine, as it made for a lovely bit of sweet this evening. I hope that they expand their hours (M-F 10-2 & SS 10-4), and I would love to have this for an option during the week. That said I am thrilled to have a restaurant in Victoria making specific keto dishes, rather than my having to ask for a bunch of things to be left off. Thank you Kattia for making my life a little easier.

One of the best burritos I've ever had. Enjoyed al fresco ding on Ocean Boulevard. Haven't yet…read moretried anything else on the menu but I will be back.

Great food everyone enjoyed what they had. Fish & chips,…read morepeanut butter burger (sounds funny but tasted great), egg plant zucchini lasagna. Dillion was a hoot & everyone was Canada NICE! Little place inside with a nice patio right on the water.

Surly Mermaid in Sidney is so nice! Love the patio. It overlooks the pier and boardwalk which is…read moregreat for people watching and getting some fresh breeze from the ocean. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, the staff were friendly, and the food was good. We had the poh boy, salmon burger and it comes with fries. The food in my opinion is a tad on the greasy side... but regardless now we know what it's like. We'll definitely be coming back the next time we're in Sidney. Highly recommend checking it out!

Ordered the shredded chicken burrito. I asked for extra hot sauce. Boy did I strike a nerve. The…read moregirl behind the counter says loudly, "there's hot sauce already in the burrito... but if you want hotter there's all the bottles of hot sauce over there. The burrito on a wheat tortilla tasted terrible and lacked flavor. When the waitress brought out the tater tots she said, "the tater tots are very hot." Yet, I had no fork to eat then with. In fact I had no utensils. Tater tots were good... but very small amount for the price.

I recently tried this spot and I must say, it was a great experience from start to finish. The…read moreMexican food served here is delicious, with a wide variety of freshly prepared dishes that cater to all tastes. The chips and salsa were tasty as well. Not only was the food delicious, but the service was also incredibly fast and efficient. You order and pay at the cashier, and then once your food is ready, the staff brings it out to your table. Good ambiance as well. We came around lunch time so it was quite busy and they have a number of tables inside and have a patio outside weather permitting. Whether you're in the mood for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas, you'll find something to satisfy your Mexican cravings here. Highly recommend!

The food is very good and the people serving the food are friendly and answer questions to help the…read morecustomers get the food they want. They had lots of satisfied customers all eating with smiles on there faces.

From the owner: Traditional and authentic Mexican food prepped with local Ingridients using family recepies from…read moreour grandmothers.

Breakfast done right !!! 2 Eggs Benny, Eggs/Meat/Toast with 1/2 Waffle, 2 Latte and Berrylicious…read moreSmoothie; all done to perfection. Including tentative servers with a smile. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

The two of us are always on the hunt for a great sit-down breakfast eatery, and had read so many…read moregood things about this place. I sure don't know who the folks are that lavish praise here because our experience certainly fell short of those kudos. To be fair, the wait time was tolerable and service was ok. But that's where our kudos end. It all then comes down to the food offering! Everything starts with a cup of joe, and the beverage they served was bitter and terrible (hello, Starbucks). We then changed to decaf, and unfortunately that tasted of residual pot cleaner with a hint of some form of coffee. Egad. Aside from its mediocre taste, the main dish was also a disappointment: the so-called Traditional Benny with .95 cent shredded potato option. Found it difficult to cut then chew through the muffin base, and the few bacon hunks that were hiding just under the egg and hollandaise sauce were as tough as genuine shoe leather. To add 'insult to injury', the shredded potatoes lacked any sort of taste (other than chopped straw) -- typical of inexpensive (reheated) frozen side-foods. To top it all off, while paying the bill they scattered a few hunks of packaged bubble gum onto the table. Meh, that was barely edible too. I think we were at our table for maybe 1/2 hour and could hardly wait to leave. At $50+ for barely edible food, we can't see ourselves returning to five and dime.

I have to start by saying I'm originally from Mexico city and have lived in Duncan for the past 11…read moreyears. I'm an extremely picky mexican eater. My now husband since we met has been trying to take me to mexican restaurants on the island and it has been a disaster. So far none was not near my liking, or remote approval... until now. The restaurant is run by a mexican (which in my eyes makes a huge difference because he knows what real mexican food tastes like, not the horrible tex-mex they try to sell as mexican food (and I had never tried until I moved to Canada)). Even when lot of ingredients will never be found in Canada (due the different type of regulations plus the way food is grown and process here) this has been the closest I had felt as home in a very long time. I had the enchiladas, and they started bringing us a very tasty barbacoa type of soup (courtesy of the house). And they even offer to bring is more lime if it didn't have enough (if you are mexican, you know you need your lime for soups). After that they brought me mu enchiladas which have a really good size. They were green with cheese (just like I like them). Super tasty to the point I was eating them with a spoon. For drink they even have Jarritos, which are traditional mexican pop (and also brings me childhood memories, since the factory is not that far away from my parents house). Also they have Aguas frescas (fresh water) of Horchata (which is made of rice flour and cinnamon, super yummy) and Jamaica (which is a flower and it is quite refreshing) Staff was super friendly and inside and outside the restaurant is really nice. Sad to see people giving low reviews due business issues but not for the food itself. ‍ Personally this is one of the few restaurants on the island that I could say it is real mexican food. (The rest ... I rather eat sushi) You make your own decision.

This place is amazing!!!! We ordered enchiladas and the variety plate of tacos and WOW! It was such…read morea friendly and welcoming environment. We highly recommend this authentic Mexican cuisine! We will definitely be back... maybe a take home family pack next time! Yum!

You won't find better Mexican food outside of Mexico. This food is exquisite! Their handmade…read moretortillas are amazing and everything is delicious and beautifully presented. I would eat there once a week if I could. Sadly I don't live in Victoria, so it's a special treat when I can eat at Maiiz Nixtamal.

INCREDIBLE. We chose this restaurant because we are Gluten…read moreFree, and there were a lot of GF options on the menu. We had the chips and salsa/guac, chicken enchiladas, a quesadilla, and the churros. I also had a strawberry margarita that was super fresh and flavorful. Everything was delicious! I made a mistake and got there an hour earlier than our reservation (5:30 instead of 6:30), but they kindly accommodated us. It got SUPER busy the later it got, so a reservation is smart. Our server, Andrea, was fantastic, warm, and kind. Highly recommend!