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It had been a while since I was able to visit the Mule...I live in Tennessee and travel to Cambridge, ON for work. This place is continuously awesome. The staff are amazing. I love the Birria Foldies and The Chimi Beef is worth being called the 2025 Champion. The atmosphere is awesome...watching classic movies while eating is amazing. Downtown parking can be a challenge, but this place is worth walking a few blocks if needed.
I've been here before and the food was good. We decided to try it again. The staff is friendly and great. Location is great and nice vibe inside but the food was just ok. I liked the guacamole and cheese fundido was delish! I ordered the fish taco and the cease and desist. The cease and desist was delicious but the fish taco...not the greatest. The fish portion was so tiny and the batter was not crispy. It looked like a small fish stick. Another thing is the tacos are tiny. For the price. It's not worth it. We had a good meal, but for the price and quality. It just wasn't it for me.
The tacos are always a hit. This place is very IG friendly. It's a little loud... so if you can't handle a lot of noise ... I wouldn't recommend. This is definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Hamilton. If you go for the food and drinks.... You won't be disappointed... also the music selection is always great!
[2.5/5] - Was really excited to chow down on some tacos after a morning of hiking at Albion Falls but these unfortunately really missed the mark. Chose the 4 taco combo for $16.75 + tax on their take out menu where you have the choice between 4 assorted flavours they have to offer (1. brussels sprout, 2. fish, 3. cease & desist, 4. vegan cease & desist, or 5. achiote chicken). First of all, really questionable decision to make them all in hard shell tacos with no substitution for soft shell. Secondly, their hard shell tacos really looked like the ones from the Old El Paso kits you beg your mom to get for you at the grocery store as a kid and then realize how bad they actually were when you grow up - or well at least for me lol. Since we did take out, by the time we got home (10 min drive) to eat it, the tacos were already stale and some were so soggy they broke in the box - disappointing. I just think that softshell could have solve a lot of the main issues I had with these tacos. On the brighter side, their fillings inside the chicken and fish tacos were probably the best pick of the bunch. However, not the best chicken and fish tacos I've ever hard. Sadly, the "mixture of beef and pork" meat in their cease & desist taco looked like and tasted like taco bell meat. Their vegan cease & desist was underwhelming because I was really looking forward to the mango crema (creative) but it didn't deliver cause I could hardly taste it. Lastly, for their brussels sprouts taco, the brussels sprouts themselves were well charred giving it good flavor resulting in a solid veg option. Service was very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and quick. Place was easy to find in DT Hamilton but you will have to find street parking. Overall, the tacos on their own are priced between $4.50 - $5.75 averaging Toronto taco prices but not delivering on that same quality. Definitely could've been better.
Love the vibes, definitely a fun upbeat bar/restaurant. All staff were very friendly and food was amazing we loved the honey garlic buttermilk taco. They also had a huge selection for alcoholic beverages
Been here a couple times and the food never disappoints- it's my best friend's favourite taco spot in the GTA so I get to come every time I visit. The vibes are always good and if you come on a weeknight the food comes extremely fast. I don't think the price is outrageous for the amount they fill the tacos however I do agree that you need 3-4 to fill up (and probably an appetizer) which then gets pretty pricey. Overall I have not tried a single taco here I didn't like, all original flavours and unique concepts, always consistent.
My FAVOURITE local restaurant, hands down. I love the Mule! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! They support diversity and the food is incredible! Best part...the entire menu is gluten free. This place is paradise for me. The drinks pack a punch and are delicious. The menu is diverse and interesting, and I can order ALL of it. Being gluten-free (by medical necessity) is so hard sometimes. Seeing lobster mac n cheese or cheese sticks and knowing you can't partake. At the mule, whatever I see that looks exciting I can have. I first visited, because they were hosting a drag brunch during Pride last June. Performing was the beautiful, kind and talented @crystalquartzqueen (Insta handle). This was my first drag event and I only wish I hadn't waited so long (I work way too much lol). The show was amazing! I had so much fun. And the food was incredible. I ordered: EL BENNY $20 CHURRO WAFFLE, POACHED EGGS, BACON, PICKLED RED ONIONS, HOLLANDAISE, GUAJILLO + CILANTRO. SERVED WITH CRISPY SPICED POTATOES (from the menu) You would never know this food is gluten-free. It's just delicious and a total indulgence. I returned for an evening of Drag Bingo about a month later. This was hosted by @troyboy_entertainment. It was the most fun I've had in years. Troy Boy was "Ah-Ahmazing" and @rubyyyjones was performing, along with Victoria Jones. They are all so talented and funny...just amazing. They even took pictures at the end. Lot of love in that room. Support local drag! That's just the atmosphere of The Mule. Inclusion, easygoing, fun, great food and drink. I even returned in December to get gift cards for my bosses because I wanted them to experience this amazing restaurant. The other two visits, I had tacos. Wow! Their tacos. I know I tried Salty Pig and Buffalo Fried Chicken. There were others and everything was just incredible. I love tequila also, and their spicy marg is to die for! They also have a great tequila selection. The only problem here is that I live in Seaforth, so I don't get to go as often as I'd like. If they were in my town, I'd probably be there every night. I can't wait to attend more drag events and very much looking forward to their Pride events next year. But I have to get back for those delish tacos much sooner than that! Stop in. You will not be disappointed, especially if you are unable to eat gluten. The service is also top notch. Never a bad experience and they are all so friendly and on top of everything. You empty that drink, they are there. Love the decor too. The walls are so bright and colourful and the atmosphere is one of fun and chill. Will return again and again!
OK experience overall. It was a 15ish min wait without reservations. They were going to sit us inside but the music was a bit too loud for our liking so we asked to sit outside. Their "patio" seating is a small alleyway area, which was ok. We ordered 4 tacos (fish, beef brisket, pork belly and something else I can't remember) with some guacamole and chips. The guac & chips were decent but the tacos were kind of small for the price (it's 1 taco per order). Overall the food was decent but just didn't really feel worth the price.
Food was absolutely delicious. The habanero brisket taco had way too much habanero sauce, it kind of ruined the taste of the whole taco. Other three were delicious, one was chicken, one was fried oyster mushroom and one was Brussel sprouts. The fried yucca, amazing. Service was quick, felt rushed but then took forever to get the bill? I want to note and confirm it is a bit noisy, if you're someone who gets overstimulated. I would definitely eat here again though since the food was delicious.
Fabulous experience! The staff were all hard working stars, but Alex got the MVP award! Great suggestions, fabulous tacos, I tried most of them and the beef brisket one is the winner. Some great beers on tap too, you can't go wrong. I WILL be back, mark my words!
After going to Mezcal I can finally compare The Mule to another local taco place. The Mule far exceeds Mezcal on a number of fronts: the food, the atmosphere, and the service. I've been to The Mule on a few separate occasions now and appreciate that very different experiences I have had. One visit was for a group birthday dinner, which was lovely and fun. We sat at a well lit high top table and munched on ok tacos. Another time I came for late night drinks and a bar atmosphere- I was shocked to be in the same place. It was a very cool vibe with a great D.J. and now I can't wait to see what vibe I'll catch the next time I go. Tacos are good, not great, but I have yet to find knock my socks off Mexican food in Canada. The Mule is great for what it is - check it out. Update: The 4 star review is leveling up! I took some out of town veggie friends here last night for drinks and snacks and we were all blown away!! I don't know what kind of tacos I had in the past, but tonight was flavor explosion. I ordered the beef and chicken and was pleased as punch. We started with salmon ceviche which was super spicy and refreshing - good thing we all love spicy food! Even the guacamole was spicy! Same cool atmosphere - excellent cocktails, good service = my new fav Hamilton restaurant.
Went here for dinner on a Friday evening at 5:00pm. It was relatively busy but we were able to get a table for the four of us at the back. This is one hip cool place with graffiti and artwork on the walls, especially downstairs where the restrooms are located. The main floor has bright chandeliers and cool wooden tables. The drink menu is pretty extensive, and they even have a few drink specials. We went with draft beer and Moscow Mules, the latter having excellent fresh taste. The food menu is pretty small, comprised mainly of different tacos. Prices are not cheap, with most small tacos being over $5 a piece. We tried the fish, chicken, pork belly, lamb, and pork/ground beef. All had good flavour, comprised of many different vegetables. The lamb was my least favourite, the pork belly was the best, with lots of meat. We also tried the chips with a bean/tomato/cilantro dip, which was very tasty.
2 months ago
Cool ambience, late night hours, but the taco I had was super underwhelming. $7 for white people style tacos with unmelted Sysco cheese, ground beef, pico, sour cream, and whole cilantro leaves is diabolical... They probably have better options and I happened to order one that missed, but nothing stood out enough to make me want to come back. read more
We usually go to the Burlington location but recently visited the Hamilton one, it was just as good and bigger than the other one! The portions of our tacos were also slightly larger, and the margaritas were amazing! The decorations and vibe in here are super cool, this is a great date night spot. The service is great too! read more
This place showed up on all the must eat lists for the area and I do love tacos! We got seated right away and the vibes were cool, although my mom didn't like how loud the music is, lol. The food was just ok. $7 for a taco is pretty steep and they were unique, but honestly kind of bland. I also thought the dips (guac, queso and salsa) were bland too. Probably wouldn't go back just because I've had some pretty amazing tacos and these aren't anywhere close to what I am used to. read more
4 months ago
It had been a while since I was able to visit the Mule...I live in Tennessee and travel to Cambridge, ON for work. This place is continuously awesome. The staff are amazing. I love the Birria Foldies and The Chimi Beef is worth being called the 2025 Champion. The atmosphere is awesome...watching classic movies while eating is amazing. Downtown parking can be a challenge, but this place is worth walking a few blocks if needed. read more
I've been here before and the food was good. We decided to try it again. The staff is friendly and great. Location is great and nice vibe inside but the food was just ok. I liked the guacamole and cheese fundido was delish! I ordered the fish taco and the cease and desist. The cease and desist was delicious but the fish taco...not the greatest. The fish portion was so tiny and the batter was not crispy. It looked like a small fish stick. Another thing is the tacos are tiny. For the price. It's not worth it. We had a good meal, but for the price and quality. It just wasn't it for me. read more
2 years ago
The tacos are always a hit. This place is very IG friendly. It's a little loud... so if you can't handle a lot of noise ... I wouldn't recommend. This is definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Hamilton. If you go for the food and drinks.... You won't be disappointed... also the music selection is always great! read more
2 years ago
[2.5/5] - Was really excited to chow down on some tacos after a morning of hiking at Albion Falls but these unfortunately really missed the mark. Chose the 4 taco combo for $16.75 + tax on their take out menu where you have the choice between 4 assorted flavours they have to offer (1. brussels sprout, 2. fish, 3. cease & desist, 4. vegan cease & desist, or 5. achiote chicken). First of all, really questionable decision to make them all in hard shell tacos with no substitution for soft shell. Secondly, their hard shell tacos really looked like the ones from the Old El Paso kits you beg your mom to get for you at the grocery store as a kid and then realize how bad they actually were when you grow up - or well at least for me lol. Since we did take out, by the time we got home (10 min drive) to eat it, the tacos were already stale and some were so soggy they broke in the box - disappointing. I just think that softshell could have solve a lot of the main issues I had with these tacos. On the brighter side, their fillings inside the chicken and fish tacos were probably the best pick of the bunch. However, not the best chicken and fish tacos I've ever hard. Sadly, the "mixture of beef and pork" meat in their cease & desist taco looked like and tasted like taco bell meat. Their vegan cease & desist was underwhelming because I was really looking forward to the mango crema (creative) but it didn't deliver cause I could hardly taste it. Lastly, for their brussels sprouts taco, the brussels sprouts themselves were well charred giving it good flavor resulting in a solid veg option. Service was very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and quick. Place was easy to find in DT Hamilton but you will have to find street parking. Overall, the tacos on their own are priced between $4.50 - $5.75 averaging Toronto taco prices but not delivering on that same quality. Definitely could've been better. read more
Been here a couple times and the food never disappoints- it's my best friend's favourite taco spot in the GTA so I get to come every time I visit. The vibes are always good and if you come on a weeknight the food comes extremely fast. I don't think the price is outrageous for the amount they fill the tacos however I do agree that you need 3-4 to fill up (and probably an appetizer) which then gets pretty pricey. Overall I have not tried a single taco here I didn't like, all original flavours and unique concepts, always consistent. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
My FAVOURITE local restaurant, hands down. I love the Mule! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! They support diversity and the food is incredible! Best part...the entire menu is gluten free. This place is paradise for me. The drinks pack a punch and are delicious. The menu is diverse and interesting, and I can order ALL of it. Being gluten-free (by medical necessity) is so hard sometimes. Seeing lobster mac n cheese or cheese sticks and knowing you can't partake. At the mule, whatever I see that looks exciting I can have. I first visited, because they were hosting a drag brunch during Pride last June. Performing was the beautiful, kind and talented @crystalquartzqueen (Insta handle). This was my first drag event and I only wish I hadn't waited so long (I work way too much lol). The show was amazing! I had so much fun. And the food was incredible. I ordered: EL BENNY $20 CHURRO WAFFLE, POACHED EGGS, BACON, PICKLED RED ONIONS, HOLLANDAISE, GUAJILLO + CILANTRO. SERVED WITH CRISPY SPICED POTATOES (from the menu) You would never know this food is gluten-free. It's just delicious and a total indulgence. I returned for an evening of Drag Bingo about a month later. This was hosted by @troyboy_entertainment. It was the most fun I've had in years. Troy Boy was "Ah-Ahmazing" and @rubyyyjones was performing, along with Victoria Jones. They are all so talented and funny...just amazing. They even took pictures at the end. Lot of love in that room. Support local drag! That's just the atmosphere of The Mule. Inclusion, easygoing, fun, great food and drink. I even returned in December to get gift cards for my bosses because I wanted them to experience this amazing restaurant. The other two visits, I had tacos. Wow! Their tacos. I know I tried Salty Pig and Buffalo Fried Chicken. There were others and everything was just incredible. I love tequila also, and their spicy marg is to die for! They also have a great tequila selection. The only problem here is that I live in Seaforth, so I don't get to go as often as I'd like. If they were in my town, I'd probably be there every night. I can't wait to attend more drag events and very much looking forward to their Pride events next year. But I have to get back for those delish tacos much sooner than that! Stop in. You will not be disappointed, especially if you are unable to eat gluten. The service is also top notch. Never a bad experience and they are all so friendly and on top of everything. You empty that drink, they are there. Love the decor too. The walls are so bright and colourful and the atmosphere is one of fun and chill. Will return again and again! read more
OK experience overall. It was a 15ish min wait without reservations. They were going to sit us inside but the music was a bit too loud for our liking so we asked to sit outside. Their "patio" seating is a small alleyway area, which was ok. We ordered 4 tacos (fish, beef brisket, pork belly and something else I can't remember) with some guacamole and chips. The guac & chips were decent but the tacos were kind of small for the price (it's 1 taco per order). Overall the food was decent but just didn't really feel worth the price. read more
2 years ago
Food was absolutely delicious. The habanero brisket taco had way too much habanero sauce, it kind of ruined the taste of the whole taco. Other three were delicious, one was chicken, one was fried oyster mushroom and one was Brussel sprouts. The fried yucca, amazing. Service was quick, felt rushed but then took forever to get the bill? I want to note and confirm it is a bit noisy, if you're someone who gets overstimulated. I would definitely eat here again though since the food was delicious. read more
4 years ago
Fabulous experience! The staff were all hard working stars, but Alex got the MVP award! Great suggestions, fabulous tacos, I tried most of them and the beef brisket one is the winner. Some great beers on tap too, you can't go wrong. I WILL be back, mark my words! read more
After going to Mezcal I can finally compare The Mule to another local taco place. The Mule far exceeds Mezcal on a number of fronts: the food, the atmosphere, and the service. I've been to The Mule on a few separate occasions now and appreciate that very different experiences I have had. One visit was for a group birthday dinner, which was lovely and fun. We sat at a well lit high top table and munched on ok tacos. Another time I came for late night drinks and a bar atmosphere- I was shocked to be in the same place. It was a very cool vibe with a great D.J. and now I can't wait to see what vibe I'll catch the next time I go. Tacos are good, not great, but I have yet to find knock my socks off Mexican food in Canada. The Mule is great for what it is - check it out. Update: The 4 star review is leveling up! I took some out of town veggie friends here last night for drinks and snacks and we were all blown away!! I don't know what kind of tacos I had in the past, but tonight was flavor explosion. I ordered the beef and chicken and was pleased as punch. We started with salmon ceviche which was super spicy and refreshing - good thing we all love spicy food! Even the guacamole was spicy! Same cool atmosphere - excellent cocktails, good service = my new fav Hamilton restaurant. read more
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Went here for dinner on a Friday evening at 5:00pm. It was relatively busy but we were able to get a table for the four of us at the back. This is one hip cool place with graffiti and artwork on the walls, especially downstairs where the restrooms are located. The main floor has bright chandeliers and cool wooden tables. The drink menu is pretty extensive, and they even have a few drink specials. We went with draft beer and Moscow Mules, the latter having excellent fresh taste. The food menu is pretty small, comprised mainly of different tacos. Prices are not cheap, with most small tacos being over $5 a piece. We tried the fish, chicken, pork belly, lamb, and pork/ground beef. All had good flavour, comprised of many different vegetables. The lamb was my least favourite, the pork belly was the best, with lots of meat. We also tried the chips with a bean/tomato/cilantro dip, which was very tasty. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
A selected this place randomly while coming back from a long drive of 800 kms. The place had to be good to impress me under such circumstances but "The Mule" did a great job by their hospitality as well as vegetarian food selection. I tried their: Brussels sprouts, ginger-carrot tacos both were super delicious and spicy... The guac and chips were aahky!!! Infect I found the quantity was less and overpriced. Chips I would say were better than guac. The Twins something cocktail was goood!!! Our visit was even better as there was a complimentary bingo night with four rounds of bingo. And to add cherry on cake, I won the very first round and I was awarded with any 1 drink of food item free. I chose my drink. The night was fun! Yep, I'm gonna drive to Hamilton when I crave for tacos. read more
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5 years ago
I love the mule. Whenever I'm feeling like a nice time I think hey, mule! Mule all da way. read more
3 years ago
Great cocktails! I loved the tacos and ceviche but salad was so-so. Interior decor was modern and welcoming. Server was also very friendly. This spot is located downtown so we had to find street parking, luckily there is a parking lot nearby. read more
The tacos were delicious as they had quite a menu comparing to other taco restaurants. The quality of food was great as it tasted very fresh and flavoursome. In terms of pricing, my friend and I ordered 6 tacos and an appetizer and the total came up to around 50$. The location was very small as they had a bar seating style, and a few tables on the side. The tables could only fit about 1-3 people. However, the atmosphere was very welcoming and nice as there was a candle lit at the table. Would I recommend this to a friend? Maybe not. Would I revisit? Probably not, it is very similar to the other Mexican restaurants. read more
We were on our way elsewhere (which turned out to be closed) and this spot looked so appealing. And I love a breakfast taco! The drinks are great: the Caesar is spicy on its own and hubby had a Breakfast with Hunter which was just potent enough to chase off any hangover you may be bringing to brunch. We shared the Mule Smash (a little potato heavy) but otherwise very yum with poached egg and pork belly and very well cooked potato hunks. We also shared 5/6 of the available tacos. The server talked me into the Brussels sprouts one and it was indeed delicious. Roasted Brussels with hot Sauce and cheese-- can't go wrong! This looks like a fun spot for an afternoon of sangria and tacos, and they have live DJ on weekends! read more
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We loooooove The Mule - definitely one of my favourite spots when craving Mexican food in Hamilton!! Such a great, late-night spot to have some tacos, drinks and hang with friends! I have tried most of the tacos on the menu - would recommend the brussel sprouts or chicken options; although all of the other options are great as well! Although the tacos are individually purchased, I feel like 2-3 tacos per person is sufficient enough to be satisfied. Never had a bad experience here, always a good vibe with music playing and never too busy when the times I visited. The Mule also opens super late (close to 2AM closure time); so it's a great late night spot. The Mule's drink menu is quite impressive and has tons of options to choose from! My classic go-to is their "Bulldog Margarita" [which is a Corona beer mixed with a lime-margarita]. read more
![The Mule - "Pitcher of Margarita" (~$30); comes in a huge pitcher and great to share amongst the table [can even out to 4-6 cups]. - Mexican Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/s6jWC_xN6fdnejiBBjRZfA/348s.jpg "The Mule - \"Pitcher of Margarita\" (~$30); comes in a huge pitcher and great to share amongst the table [can even out to 4-6 cups]. - Mexican Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario")
3 years ago
8 years ago
Heard lots of good thinks about the mule so I had to stop by and try their tacos for myself. Had a variety of their tacos such as fish, achiote chicken ( really crispy/ tasty ), the Taco Bell ( honestly so much better than Taco Bell haha), L.A beef, and Brussels sprout. As well as go their Baja chicken wing was tasty but was a small portion though. I would definitely recommend this place if you are hitting up Hamilton! The only con was the wait time waited roughly 30-45 minute to get our food after we have ordered. But nonetheless the tacos were totally worth it read more
4 years ago
Came in with the intention to order tacos, but we ended up ordering from the brunch menu! (Note: Brunch is only available Sat-Sun 11-3PM). We ordered the Fried Chicken Benny, Mule Smasher & Huevos Rancheros. The Fried Chicken Benny, was delicious! The use of corn bread instead of the waffle made it sweeter and very filling and worth the try. The Mule Smashes was also delicious! Full of flavour but the potatoes tasted a little over done. We were sort of disappointed with the Huevos Rancheros, we expected the dish to be tad bigger. Staff was super friendly and very attentive. However, worth a try if you're in the area! We will definitely come back to try the tacos. read more
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9 years ago
ahhhhh so good!!! got taco supreme fries to start , loaded French fries with beef cheese sour cream , jalapeños and a bunch of stuff Every taco was amazing, I got chicken and beef loved ittttttttt read more
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