This place is stunningly popular. We had to wait 15 mins for a table on the Sunday evening of the Lilac Festival...maybe that's just fine.
The atmosphere is lovely. Great music, great vibe, great wait staff, great everyone.
The menu is wonderful, Mexican food done well, really well. We had the (forgive the translations) grill corn and the soup to start. We were both in heaven.
Margarita was tasty and well done. Squirt (Mexican version of Ting) was great.
Fish tacos for 2, refried bean and mushroom tacos all amazing, tasty, fresh and well prepared. Cooked right there in view over open coals by cheerful chefs. Well run and very timely even whilst being super busy.
Finished with Mexican flan. Wow.
Reasonable well priced. $80 for two even with desert, starter and margaritas. I'll recommend highly. Why can't this restaurant be in Toronto? Shout out to Kelsi the wait staff...cool, charming under pressure.
I was pretty stoked to come across this quaint Mexican joint in Calgary! They defiantly have authentic flavours and plates being served. We shared the salsa sampler which was a decent size and each salsa sample had it's own unique flavour that is hard to find anywhere else but in Mexico itself. After, I had the vegetarian tacos - which both were really tasty. The corn tortillas were true to traditional size so I would order a few at least. Servers were nice and efficient with timing on the dishes. The place was busy and we were there mid-afternoon so I would defiantly make reservations if they accept them or come prepared to have a bit of a wait if it's around dinner time. I would highly recommend this place to anyone passing through Calgary looking for a hidden hot spot. Defiantly will be back!
Great place for tacos especially on taco Tuesday! I definitely loved the fish and beef tacos & the guacamole was pretty good and well seasoned
Well executed, classic Mexican flavours were abound. Nice variety, and elevated takes on homey classics (barbacoa, carnitas, etc). Nothing jumped out as memorable though. Everything was good, just nothing blew us away. Would be back, just wouldn’t clear my schedule to make it happen.
Great food, friendly staff. The tacos are small, but delicious. The guacamole was perfect for someone like me who hates onions as it had no onions. The only thing I did not like was the seats. It was very busy when I arrived but I was able to get a seat as I was alone. The food was served in a timely manner. I would recommend visiting, but make reservations if you are 2 or more 😁.
Absolutely delicious! The tacos are a little expensive for the small size, but incredibly fresh and tasty. The mushroom tacos are particularly yummy! We've tried multiple appetizers and they have all been good (the chilaquiles are our favourite). My only complaint is that there isn't a lot of space between the tables.
We went on Taco Tuesday when they are $2.50 a taco. Each taco is quite small - like you can down it in 2 bites - but very tasty and fresh. I love the decor in the restaurant and the wait staff is very classy and friendly as well.
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I've been here about half a dozen times. I keep coming back for the AMAZING carnitas tacos, and although I haven't tried many other items on their menu, I'm writing this review to talk about the fantastic service.
I went there with my boyfriend and sister around 9pm on Thursday, April 26, and we were served by a young man whose name I neglected to get. He was hands-down the most attentive server I've ever had, yet not overbearing. He paid attention to even the little comments, and when I had even the slightest look on my face like I wanted to say something, he made a point of coming over and asking me if I needed anything else. The staff also got my sister a new cocktail when she wasn't happy with the one I'd ordered for her, and they recommended her a great tequila when she was a bit lost with the massive selection. I was so impressed with the service that I found myself thinking about it all weekend!
After all this, on our way out, I left my phone on the table. Our server ran after us down the block to return it! I wish we'd tipped more. Native Tongues, hold onto this guy... I'll be returning in hopes of having him as my server again.
Native Tongues was a great experience. An excellent atmosphere, cool decor, and low stress, great service. The pork belly pibil was at absolute smash, bursting with flavours. So, so, good. The rating was brought down only by the chips and guacamole. The guac was ok, but it was a bit bland compared to others I've had. Will definitely go back.
It was a good atmosphere and a good experience. The food and the drinks were all good and there was lots of interesting items to try. I recall the tacos being very good and a numbers of the appys were great but unfortunately reflecting back on the menu I am uncertain what anything was. I think that its a lot of fun to go in and try some stuff.
Native Tongues is one of my favourite places to grab a bite in YYC. They offer a great selection of authentic dishes that truly satisfy your taste buds! The ambiance is incredible and the staff is always friendly & willing to go above and beyond. Make sure to end your night with a freshly baked doughnut (:
It was our first visit to Native Tongues and it was amazing!!! We went at lunch and got seated just before the rush....the cocktail menu is truly unique. So much flavour and craftsmanship....Jeff was our barkeep and he was friendly and courteous. Also so prompt on the service.....you asked and he knew.
The tacos are second to none...I could have ate 10 but limited myself to 5....plus and empanada to start. The place was crazy busy but we still got our food in a crazy, fast time. Definitely coming back to the Tongue. It is a true, authentic taqueria experience.
For our first experience, Native Tongues was awesome! Our server, Eduardo, was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable! He spoke Spanish so we did our best to speak with him. The margaritas and tacos were all amazing. The homemade guacamole was to die for and it included a few jalapeños for a kick! To top it off, the Piña dessert was unreal! We were glad to try Native Tongues and will definitely be back for more tacos and tequila!! Thanks for the fun time.
Service was friendly and food was quite good. My only complaint is that the portions are quite small for what you pay for. $15 glasses of sangria is certainly on the high end considering that the glasses are full to the top with ice (no more than 6 ounces of sangria a glass).
Fantastic tacos! We had the chicken, mushroom and beef brisket tacos and all were amazing!
But what was the most amazing is the Esquites, which gives you the Mexican street corn experience you do t want to miss!
Awesome tacos and one of the better spots in Calgary. For my meal I had pork belly pinup, summer squash and birria + shared the papas Fritas.
Every single item was full of so much flavour, the papa fritas was crispy and paired well with the aioli. With the tacos birria was my least fav due to size, the summer squash was a unique combo and very good choice for vegetarians/ gluten free option. My fav was definetly the prok belly Pinole. The pork belly was thick, flavourful and enhanced the taco flavour. One of the best I’ve had.
A cool local in downtown Calgary that’s serving up some mouthwatering tacos! Great atmosphere and perfect for a causal lunch or fun stop to start the evening.
If you go there, prepare to eat unhealthy amount of tacos! Food is absolutely great, the brisket taco should be especially recommended. They also have tasty house wine. Absolutely lovely atmosphere and cool design.
I just found out that this place changes their menu from time to time. The food is always amazing and tacos were great!
I like how the bartenders can concoct mystery drinks. This is a good place for a quick bite to eat and to catch up with friends and colleagues.
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