TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Calgary - Updated November 2024

Ox Bar De Tapas

85/100 (1236 ratings)

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"Was not consistent . All dependent on the chef on duty that you will have a great sensory experience .Servers are excellent ,..."

Kasia Murray

"Ox Bar does it right! Stop in for a creative cocktail or a glass (or pitcher) of Sangria. The tapas here are fresh and tasty. Plenty of variety to..."

Karen

"Intimate atmosphere. Went on a weeknight, the place was busy but not crowded. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. He timed tapas to arrive as..."

YYC_living

"Just been renovated More all of a lounge atmosphere now. Great service and fantastic food, brought to you by the same folks as Una Pizza and..."

Mr Jimmy

"Food is delish!! A bit pricey, but the atmosphere makes up for it. Cocktails are also great! Get the chef menu - totally worth it, and you can try a..."

Leslie Nicole

"Classy place, great ambience and service and food taste and presentation was fabulous. We stuck to the tapas and the appetizers and all were good...."

Uday Shanbhag

"Tapas is one of my favorite ways to dine out. I really enjoy being able to taste multiple dishes in one sitting. Ox and Angela didn't disappoint..."

Morgan Young

"Had a great time at Ox & Angela on Friday night. Definitely have to make a reservation!! And if it is cold out, ask to sit away from the door because..."

Carli Van Heerden

"What a great evening! Our dinner club met here and had a blast. Greeted and seated we were well looked after for three hours. We made life easy on..."

Achillides

"Wow, I'm impressed by how much I like Ox and Angela - certainly wish I tried it sooner! My first experience was an impromptu trip for dinner. We..."

Jessica Tong

"Love it! Come here for girls get together and food is always great. The only one bad part is that this place gets super loud for some reason and it's..."

Frank Castle

"The food itself tastes pretty good, but small portions for the price. Good place for just a casual tapas and drinks kind of night rather than a..."

Heather Joseph

"I've eaten a lot of tapas in Spain and elsewhere. I really enjoyed the food Scott made for us and will go back for sure to try their summer platter...."

Tmoski

"very good...great place to have casul time out..small portions..not great if you are really hungry and looking for a bigger meal... they are..."

Heather Paes

"The service was excellent. They even crafted me a special alcohol free cocktail because I was expecting. We ordered the Spanish table which at..."

Foodloverlady

"This is one of my favorite place to go now. I came here twice to confirm on how awesome it was (brunch and dinner) and both occasions pass with..."

Genegie

"Ox & Angela caters to everything I love about dinning out - intimate atmosphere, sharable meals and quality creations. I have gone out in larger..."

Franco_eats

"The bovine must be a significant contributor to a business to receive top billing over poor Angela. The Ox could be a dude I guess. There are..."

Prince Gastronome

"One of the few places that has culinary experts who really take pride in what they're doing. Ox&Angela offers an amazing blend of romance, culture,..."

Jess

"Lots of mini choices, which I love because I need to try everything. I'm so afraid of committing to one item so this works perfect for people like..."

Lynn

"One of my favorite restaurants. Love their Patatas bravas. Most of foods are delicious, fancy and perfact atmosphere to drink. The churros is the..."

Gnocchi

"I’ve been to Ox & Angela a few times before in the past, and some highlights of past meals were the sangria, paella, croquettes, pan fried duck..."

Wander Avec Mui

"I don't think I will ever get sick of Ox and Angela. Every time I've been there, food has ben great, wine is delicious, and service is fantastic. If..."

Victoria Nielsen

"Big taste menu was delicious. Just the right amount of food and the ability to try many dishes was perfect. I love the carrots and the chocolate..."

Alexis

"Went here for the first time for brunch with friends - this place did NOT disappoint. We ordered the breakfast tapas for 4 people - each dish was..."

Jaymee Sison

"We went for Big Taste 2016 and it was exquisite! Big Taste is the best time to get a good feel of what the restaurant offers and we got to try the..."

Rachel Antony

"We were out for a drink and landed at Ox & Angela. Well, we had an amazing time, great cocktails, nice service...finally we had some..."

Sébastien Kravetz

"Been here about 8 times over 2 years. Love their tapas. Always fresh and full of flavour. Sometimes service is better than others. I'd say that there..."

Food Maven

"Wonderful food, a great place to go on a date night as its all sharing plates. Very loud if you go at peak times though, making it hard to hear what..."

Jordann Fernandes

"One restaurant I could not miss was Ox and Angela on our Calgary trip. It was a few block away from our hotel and we love Spanish food. I really wish..."

Foodology.ca

"We came to Ox and Angela for a week day dinner during our Calgary vacation. We got the Paella, ZFC and Mediterranean salad. All the dishes were..."

Foodology.ca

"This review is a bit late on the game, but I can always recommend a good place to eat regardless of the season! On one sunny afternoon in Calgary,..."

BigHairandHighHeels

"My favourite place! Food is great. Love tapas. Like the Sunday night wine thing they do. Atmosphere is really nice. Cocktails r tasty. Will def visit..."

Kelvin Jones

"We found ourselves running through the rain again like last week for Ikemen. This time we found ourselves at Ox and Angela. We came here a couple..."

Kimmy W

"Enjoyed a nice meal with my wife recently on the patio. The tapas we're particularly good and the paella was nice. Good wine list and our waitress..."

Simonc999

"I've tried Ox & Angela twice, and the first visit was less than impressive but I gave it a second visit and was pleasantly surprised. We..."

M

"Food was great:) service was okay. Perfect place to dine with friends. Desserts were awesome! Do not order the tasting menu as it is not as good as..."

Jamie K. Cheung

"Been a few times and each time has been great. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. The food has been great each time. Brunch is..."

Strawberry

"This is great trendy tapas restaurant with a lively atmosphere. If you are trying to have a quiet conversation don't pick this place. The food is..."

MCalgary

"Second time here. Definitely a favourite as I do not make a habit of repeating restaurants. The patatas bravas are amazing every time and the..."

Tristan

"First time at this restaurant and thought it was excellent. The food is delicious and fresh, great service and a nice atmosphere. The fried potatoes..."

Cowtown Eats

"Super cute little place with a unique menu! Went there with my boyfriend and we tried many small dishes. Full of flavour and their portions were just..."

Shanna Liu

"It's one of my favorite restaurants in Calgary that I think is worth the price. (Besides, it offers complimentary filtered and sparkling water-- that..."

Cathy Lin

"Easy on the Salt!!!. I dined here with my sister later one evening. We made a reservation for 9:15, but when we arrived it was only half full. They..."

Crazy_y_monkey

"Sangria. Best. In...."

Andrea

"Loved it. We were a group of ladies that booked a table for 13 and inevitably various sicknesses etc reduced those numbers on the day - there was no..."

Spedandsara

"Went there for dinner with a few friends to grab late dinner and drinks. I was not able to make reservations as half of the restaurant was closed for..."

La Gourmande

"Drinks and Food are superb. My GF and I came here for our anniversary and were not disappointed. We got cocktails to save some money instead of..."

GKamps

"Good food, nice atmosphere. The food was really good. Portions were really small though for the high price. The atmosphere was really romantic and..."

Soomin Son

"Nice for a late night drink. I attended on Friday night with my wife and we and we had a lovely martini done..."

Millicent.thom

"Excellent food and chick ambience, the only thing that they have to improve and that it has happened the last 4 times that I have gone there is that..."

Kira Bello

"Came for brunch. It was delicious. Wonderful eggs Benedict !!!! Ceasar was fantastic and so was the white sangria..."

S.W

"Excellent!. Ambience, food, prices, wine list.... Definitely a place to go..."

Eddiehck

"Always amazing!. The food, atmosphere, drinks are all so unique and if you love tapas combined with a lively restaurant you will also love it here!..."

Wine Lover

"GREAT cocktails, a tad overpriced. This place has good food if you're willing to pay. The dining room is magnificent. And cocktails here are really..."

Bounje Anon

"Authentic good quality, exiting bold and DELICIOUS!!! Im going to be a..."

Hopelessly Hungry

"Amazing. Great food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. Our server, Dale, was..."

Jamie

"Sangria to die for. I love this place. I have been for dinner, just drinks, or a water and hang out with the bartenders waiting for friends. All were..."

No More Gluten For This Newton

"Love this place!. My partner and I went to Ox & Angela for valentines day and it was amazing! Food is excellent, the atmosphere is lovely, and the..."

Blaire

"Favourite Restaurant. My husband and I love this restaurant. First off, I think you just have to say to yourself that you're going to spend a little..."

Ruadh13

"Awesome tapas after a mani/pedi. A friend and I went here for some drinks and tapas after a relaxing mani/pedi on 17th. The weather was perfect so we..."

TanyaR

"Will return again and again. My boyfriend and I came here for dinner at 9pm on a friday night and it was a good thing we made a reservation because..."

Kathryn

"Great graduation dinner - you've made our day!!!. Went with my daughter for a dinner after her graduation. She wore her grad hat :) The dinner was..."

Rosselini

"Tess, Alex, Mike and Jena go to Ox and Angela and eat way to much.. I have a very boring job and I actually spent part of my day on the website,..."

Justess

"Tonight. My friend and I stumbled into Ox & Angela after unsuccessful pursuits of other restaurants on a Saturday night (all booked up). I'd wanted..."

Monica

Taqueria El Charrito

80/100 (1415 ratings)

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"I have made this my new go-to spot for fantastic tacos and horchata! Very authentic, make sure you ask for spicy! The owner is very friendly and..."

Celine

"We drove all the way from saskatoon to calgary and we always make sure this is our first stop before we do anything 5/5 cant be beat. The prices are..."

Jordan P

"Super delicious and authentic. The flavours were full and you can have your option or mild, medium or spicy. Will definitely need to go..."

Metez

"Okay, the decor leaves much to be desired, they don’t serve booze. But , if you want the real deal, and the best price in tacos, without feeling..."

Beauty & The Beets

"Have a hankering for late night eats? Don’t want to default to McDonald’s? There are options! Such as Charrito Mexican Taqueria. No frills..."

Bakeitorleaveit

"I’ve been to El Charrito Taqueria a few times and not sure why it has taken me so long to write a review. This is a mom and pop shop..."

Hangry In YYC

"This place is a staple for me. It's really heartwarming to see their are still small Mom and Pop places around putting out such affordable, homemade..."

Wes Blashyn

"This mom and pop's taco joint will not disappoint. Tacos are priced at an unreal $2.75. Choose from the standard chicken, beef, pork, or get beef..."

Hypsochromic

"Alright, let's start here. This place serves some amazing food. 6.75 for a burrito that will blow your mind is a deal any of of the week. 2.25 tacos,..."

Sean B

"Tacos... Barbacoa 9/10; terrific! Chorizo 8/10; excellent! Al Pastor, Refried Beans, Rice 4/10 BLAND. Worth returning for the Barbacoa! Interesting..."

John Machinist

"Have had some hit and miss experiences here, but what I learned is that if you want flavour, ask for real spicy. Love the tacos, and the burritos...."

Brad McMillan

"This place makes the spiciest tacos in the city, honestly feels like you're eating right in Mexico! The only place I will eat Mexican! Fantastic..."

Waaveerly

"Had the chorizo, tongue, and shredded beef tacos. All super tasty and flavourful! And for the price can't be beat! I find the meats tender and juicy...."

Trinh Nguyen

"If you are looking for some authentic Mexican food, this is the place to be. Truly brings you back to Mexico. PLUS they sell Valentina at a fair..."

Ecsepp

"Really like the tacos here and they have good pozole! I wish it came with all of the mix ins that are standard in Mexico but maybe that's due to..."

ES

"I'm so glad this is in my neighbourhood. the food is simple yet fresh. The ingredients are flavourful and the portions are generous. I love that the..."

Hips Dont Lie

"I love Mexican food. Authentic and spicy Mexican food. This place is as close as I found so far from what I'm looking for. The guy at the cash..."

FoodAndMussels

"Came here with a friend for some after work early dinner. Hole in the wall kind of place, I can see how it might be difficult to find parking at..."

Theo

"I stopped by with some co-workers for lunch. I've been to the Kensington location and was pleased so I had high hopes for here. It didn't..."

Natalie

"Gluten Free Friendly!. The owner was extremely knowledgable about what was gluten free on the menu. He took the time to explain each dish and I was..."

Samantha

"Best Mexican tacos in Calgary! Bar none I am never dissapointed coming here. I have been to Mexico a few times and have never been able to find a..."

Kp

"Great Genuine Food - Can't go Wrong!. Great fresh food, absolutely simple and delicious. Not a fancy joint. We went for an office lunch, very casual,..."

Sonia Channa

"My favourite Mexican in Calgary. My friends and I stop here a few times a month when I'm in Calgary. It is the closest to authentic Mexican that I..."

Janelle

"Awesome tacos, friendly, ultra-casual atmosphere. The owners and other staff here are always so friendly and cheerful, and take a minute to say hi..."

Shera

"Fantastic!! Loved the Tacos!! I've visited Mexico quite often, and lived in Arizona for 10 years... This place Rocks! Thank-you Thank-you Thank-you..."

Atlas Griffith

"Great Mexican food! So good, I regret not ordering anything to go for a late night snack. I'm not a fan of spicy foods but decided to try some spicey..."

Telocin

"Authentic food, fun atmosphere. I have gone to this authentic Mexican Restaurant several times, and each time am always satisfied and tastefully full..."

Glorybryant

"Authentic & Delicious!!!. I have been eating here almost every weekend since they opened. I missed this weekend because I was sick and cannot stop..."

Elmercn

"If You Don't Like This Place, There Is Something Wrong With You. My husband and I took the kids here today for the first time after hearing good..."

Brdtrcy

"My wife and I have been patrons of El Charrito since it opened. Both Juan and his sister are amazingly friendly and the Tacos are pretty authentic..."

One_4_adventure

"The way Mexican food should taste. Stopped in on a whym and glad I did. Soooo tasty and cheap. Very happy they sell authentic ingredients as..."

Fooooooood

"Fantastic and flavorful food. Have been there three times now and have been equally impressed with the sheer myriad of flavors in each bite...."

Lady Of The Evergreens

"Yum. Authentic Mexican food! The staff were really friendly. Service was fast and the food fresh. This isn't Taco Bell. Homemade and prepared to..."

Butterislife

"I really liked this place. I was craving authentic Mexican food after my trip to Los cabos and found this place. I was very pleased it was delicious..."

Jennifer Lynn Landry

"Best...Tacos...Ever. This place is great. The owners work behind the counter and they are super nice. The food is pretty good, stuff like the..."

Mojo

"Great food and price! Friendly..."

V Arnett

"I live less than a block from El Charrito. I often find myself heavily craving their delicious and wholesome tacos. I often visit Mexico on vacation..."

James

"MUY BEIN. Yes it's that good and simple I actually looked up a Spanish word.The owners work the place they are very pleasant and really care..."

Michael Macdonald

"Fresh, Delicious, Authentic. It's not very often I get a few minutes to grab a lunch that I want where I don't have to worry about little people not..."

Wanda

"I would agree that the pricing isn't "Mexican", but hey, news flash,... we are in Calgary. They source all their meat and produce here, like the rest..."

Geoff Dakin

"One of the best Mexican places in town.. I am always on the lookout for great Mexican food and this is one of the best places in Calgary so far. The..."

Dasha

"Great Mexican Fast Food. We have been there a few times, excellent food, quite fast. It is authentic food in both its appearance and flavour. If you..."

Jayemac

"Ate here today (Sunday) for dinner at 8pm. We had chile rillenos, shredded beef enchiladas, a chicken taco and a beef tongue taco. They asked us if..."

Winterkiss

"Stopped by to grab some take-out at lunch. Wonderful hardworking couple running the place, tasty food! Can't wait to try the other things on their..."

FiletMi

"Amazing mexican food & wonderful service at El Charrito Taqueria. Hands down El Charrito Taqueria is the best authentic mexican taco place I've been..."

James Barry

"These are the best authentic Mexican tacos in Calgary. They are affordable and made in front of you. Plus they double up on the tortillas, so you..."

A

"Great tacos, uneven value.. Made the trek to El Charrito last night for dinner and had a pretty damn good experience. Restaurant is beside DIner..."

Taylor Scobbie

"The tacos were by far the best thing on the menu. Legit Mexican..."

Kiel Russ

"Authentic Mexican Food. My family travels to Mexico at least once a year and we love Mexican food, so imagine our delight as to discovering El..."

Linda

"Only Authentic Mexican In Calgary. Great authentic Mexican food. Family owned.I had 3 tacos (chicken, pork, shredded beef) - chicken is a little..."

Ludachris

"Drove by this place when looking for a place to eat and decided to try it. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, I cannot recommend this..."

Narimj

"Muy Bien. Update: June 17, 2013: Just went for tacos, the barbacoa beef was very good, lightly fried, a cross between a soft and hard taco. My wife's..."

Tibbles

"Good Authentic. Sweet Mexican couple own and cook at this little joint. The Beef Tongue taco was all sorts of melt in your mouth flavorful..."

Fernhop

"The real deal. Authentic, homemade tacos and pasole. Family-owned vibe, laid back and casual. On Foodie Row on Edm Trail, huge portions and good..."

Scruffle

"Just headed there and ordered a beef tongue taco and a chicken burito. It only costs $8.50 with good portion. The food are fresh and with bold..."

Lynch C

"Fantastic authentic..."

Carolyn Slipp

"Just what the neighborhood needed. We've been waiting for a place like this. Fresh food, great service. We have been there probably 8 times since it..."

Foodlove

"An explosion of flavours!!. This is an amazing place for authentic Mexican food. I ordered beef tacos and a chicken burrito and the food was..."

Spice Kick

"Reminded me of being back in California! I will be back here often. We had the Asada tacos and burritos, both were..."

Kate Bostwick

"Excellent service and authentic Mexican food. Spicy and delicious. Big on taste, small on..."

Mandahmac

"Awesome, authentic tacos. Checked El Charrito out today on a whim, because I love Mexico and miss great, simple Mexican food. Spoke to the..."

RJ Torrence

"We frequently drive past the brunch spots on Edmonton Trial and are turned off by the idea of waiting an hour for something we can make at home, but..."

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