My drink was full of ice, in a bad way. Also slow food service, waitress was nice but that said,…read moreservice wasn't priority here. Ambiance was nice.

Por Vida is a relaxing location with a nice vibe. The drinks are goon and you just have to / must…read moretry the Octopus tacos... excellent!

Tried this restaurant as a recommendation from a friend. Tacos so good, filling and fresh…read more Had tequila flights and it was heavenly. Server very helpful in explaining and fast. I will be back! Recommend

Everything about this restaurant was terrible. I had a reservation, they had no idea about it. They…read morewere lost, they were giving attitude for no reason. The staff doesn't even know their own menu. You order something and they have no idea what you are asking for even when you point at it. Spicy margarita tasted like lime juice, i was chewing on bits of jalapeño. It was just terrible. It took over 20 minutes to cash us out. Instead of taking the menus, they left them there and brought out the plate and placed it on top of the menu. The birria tacos are not birria tacos. The chicken tacos... the "chicken" looked like dog food.

Hands down my favourite Mexican resto in the city! Great value, excellent food, and terrific staff…read moremake this an experience not to be missed. The food is always fresh, and it's an excellent gluten free option for anyone who is a celiac. From lunch meetings to date night, El Pocho is a perfect spot to grab a margarita and some tacos with a side of ceviche - you'll be glad you did!

I noticed this mexi spot while driving on Bathurst and had to check it out for me and my daughter's…read moretradition of Mexican food for Father's Day. The service was top notch and the place is well staffed with skilled people. In a different neighbourhood this could easily be a dive with cheap tacos, but at this location a place like this needs to be more upscale and El Pocho delivers with everything living up to a quality experience, yet having a neighbourhood casual atmosphere. Decor is rustic yet clean and nice! Food was impressive with good portions and bar was capable and well stocked. Great experience and can recommend!

I came Came here for a cousin outing on the recommendation of one of them. It's a nice local…read morerestaurant on the Danforth for an interesting take on Mexican brunch. You can choose between sweet and savory options. If you're not sure what you want to get they have plated options where you can get a bit of everything. I got the Sinaloense. Very hearty and filling. We decided to share the Tres leches French toast and horchata pancakes as dessert. It was a nice fusion of sweet flavours, you will love it if you have a sweet tooth. Very friendly owners, I look forward to my next visit.

The best Mexican spot on the Danforth, with an extensive menu that's good for anytime of the day…read more We got: - Gorditas de Pipian: The pockets were nicely chewy and the corn taste came strongly through. The chicken was tender and the cheese added a chunkiness to it. But the star of the dish was the verde sauce with toasted pumpkins - smooth, generous, bursting with flavour. Could put anything in it and it would immediately taste amazing. - Huarache de Costilla: Tasty base, good grill on the beef, generous amount of veggies to top. - Horchata Pancakes: Fluffy pancakes made extra good with that delightful horchata sauce that added a gritty cinnamon taste to it. - Cafe de Olla and Nutella Latte: The nutella latte had a good frothy foam and was not overwhelmingly sweet. The cafe de olla was outstanding with its strong cinnamon undertones. Besides the food, the people here are great. The owner, Anna Maria, shared with us her dream and passion to showcase the full spectrum of Mexican cuisine. The chef, Jose Luis, made that a reality we tasted firsthand. Because of them, it felt like we were invited to someone's home for a hearty meal served with love. And that will make us come back here again and again.

The food was awful. I ordered the vegetarian enchiladas, and I've never had enchiladas served with…read moreraw zucchini and carrots. On top of that, the entire meal arrived cold. It got worse. When I went to the basement washroom, I swear I saw what looked like the end of a mouse's tail sticking out from under the door. Needless to say, I completely lost my appetite. When the waiter asked how everything was, I told him honestly that it was terrible. I had only taken two bites, and there was really no response. I wouldn't have wanted a replacement anyway after that experience. I also had some fruit bites, and about 10 minutes later my stomach started gurgling. By the time I got home, I felt awful. I was shivering, felt like I was going to throw up, and had to rush to the bathroom. It honestly felt like food poisoning. And I still paid for my meal Unfortunately, I can't recommend this place.

Visited this spot as its close to the museum and Casa Loma. The strong reviews looked promising so…read moreI decided to book a reservation here. The place is a bit small so it can be a bit tight so I would highly recommend having reservations if you have a large group. Tacos: The soft and the crispy tacos were both delicious. The tinga chicken and the beef barbacoa were juicy and full of flavour. The portions was fair, the quality was a standout and tasted quite authentic. Overall, I really had a great experience at Playa Cabana, totally would come here again to try out their other dishes.

Playa Cabana completely blew me away. My family member visiting from California told me these were…read morehands down the best fish tacos he's ever had and insisted I had to try them. Everything tasted amazing, seasoned to perfection, and packed with incredible flavor. Everything tasted super authentic, from the tortillas to the fresh guacamole and pico de gallo. Amazing food, great vibe, and fantastic service.

Visited with work colleagues for lunch. Mildy busy on a Thursday. Drinks and guac and chips cames…read morefast. The food was mid. I had fish tacos, gave me a choice or battered or grilled, I choose grilled, could really taste the fish or see it was buried under purple cabbag, lighted dress with sauce. My colleagues got the bowl with rice and beans, twas a lot! The cocktails were great!!

Our original plans to go to a BBQ in the Yonge and Eglinton are fell through so we went in search…read moreof another place to have a birthday meal. Luckily my friends heard that Playa Cabana was close by. We've been to other locations and it was always good so off we went to find Playa Cabana. It's located right at the north east corner of Yonge and Eglinton in the E-Condo building. It was a bit tricky to figure out how to get to the restaurant though as it's located on the 2nd floor. We had a stroller so we were trying to get up using the elevator. One of the 2 elevators is dedicated to get to the 2nd floor but everytime we called for an elevator the other one would arrive. We ended up having to send away the wrong elevator before calling upon the 2nd one. Finally we were able to get to the 2nd floor. Ambiance was actually very cozy and definitely gave off the cabana vibe. Oddly enough though, it was pretty empty for a Thursday evening. Only one other group was in the restaurant however there were lots of takeout bags prepared to be picked up. The restaurant only had 1 staff member that I could see on the floor but she was very attentive and kind. Food was really really good and hit all the right spots. One of the taco's of the day was a pork belly so we got 4 of those, as well as 4 fish tacos, 4 pulled beef tacos and 4 braised pork tacos. Every taco was packed with ingredients and flavour and not a drip got wasted. We also got the guac with chips and the elote corn. Both delicious in their own regards but the elote definitely stood out to me amongst the two. Prices are little expensive but we left stuffed to the brim so I wasn't mad about it. Would come back if in the area.

Dropped by for takeout at the newest addition to the Playa Family. This one is conveniently located…read moreright at Yonge and Eglinton. The restaurant is on the second floor, and looked like a great hangout spot from what I could tell - I can see this spot being popular once things open back up. The food was standard Playa goodness. I got the fish burrito, which was packed and tasty. My wife got the short rib tacos, which had a nice crunchy shell and tender beef. Portion sizes for both were small for the price, but still worth a try. Don't think you'll regret dropping by if you're in the area.

Hands down, this was probably one of the best Mexican meals and top taco spots I've had all year…read more ​We had an amazing feast--we tried the tacos (including the Baja Fish, Carne Asada / steak, and Cochinita Pibil / slow-braised pulled pork), a burrito served with chips and guacamole, and finished off with fresh churros for dessert. Everything tasted remarkably authentic, fresh, and delicious. ​ On top of the fantastic food, it's a great value for the generous portions. The atmosphere is cozy and very relaxing, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal. Highly recommend checking it out!

Hands down the best Mexican spot in the city. Tried a bunch of stuff and literally everything was…read moreso good. - Tacos: Got the sexy birria, chicharron and baja fish, and all of them were super tasty. The birria was slow cooked tender and smoky. The chicharron was crispy and salty. The baja fish was milky mild with a crunchy fry and tangy sauce. Each one of them were some of the best tacos I've had in the city. - Guacamole and Chips: The guacamole was fresh and the chips had a great crunchy texture and nuanced saltiness. - Tres Leches: So moist and spongey, not overly sweet. Could have eaten a whole cake of this! Prices are what prices are these days. Place is small but well laid out and interestingly decorated. Service and kitchen are quick. Vibe is welcoming. They obviously take pride in who they are and what they offer, and it shows in the quality and tastiness of their food. Will definitely be back for more!