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Native Tongues Taqueria
87/100 (5192 ratings)
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"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..."
Andy Summers
"I was pretty stoked to come across this quaint Mexican joint in Calgary! They defiantly have authentic flavours and plates being served. We shared..."
Sierra Wright
"The tacos were beyond delicious! We enjoyed the pork belly platter then a couple of brisket tacos. We were warnd of their popularity and line ups..."
Lorrie Dans Vassos
"While I have never actually been to the Native Tongue restaurant itself and am unable to comment on the service, I must admit that their food is out..."
Stephanie Chapman
"We discovered this taqueria a week ago before our trip to the Rockies, had to come back today before we leave Calgary. The food was absolutely..."
Matthieu Beaucourt
"I loved it... I really recommend the salsa tasting platter... nice selection of Mexican drinks. The service was great. Cool..."
Jolene Lutyck
"Great services; Eclectic & stylish crowd; Great old school, funk soundtrack; Knowledgeable staff; Attentive service; Chill lighting and decor; Great..."
Marc Mondesir
"Drinks on point. Food amazing. Very good vibes, a place to..."
Allyson Millette Poirier
"Said it before and say it again and again. Absolute best Mexican Food outside of Mexico City. Hard to believe I haven't found a place like this back..."
Martin Ramirez
"We love authentic Mexican food, with real heat. Native Tongues does a good job but the spice wasn't big enough for my taste however we all enjoyed..."
Colleen Goodhew Salsman
"The food was delicious. The atmosphere is magnificent. The decor of the place is amazing but above all the attention is the..."
Sindy Sarmiento Ruiz
"Great place for tacos especially on taco Tuesday! I definitely loved the fish and beef tacos & the guacamole was pretty good and well..."
Winnie
"Well executed, classic Mexican flavours were abound. Nice variety, and elevated takes on homey classics (barbacoa, carnitas, etc). Nothing jumped out..."
Sneha Dobriyal
"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...."
Marta Robichaud
"Absolutely delicious! The tacos are a little expensive for the small size, but incredibly fresh and tasty. The mushroom tacos are particularly yummy!..."
Kyla
"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..."
Mermaid
"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..."
Julia Marshall
"Native Tongues was a great experience.  An excellent atmosphere, cool decor, and low stress, great service.    The pork belly pibil was at..."
Jason Klassen
"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..."
Herb
"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..."
Wasif4life
"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..."
Chris Sanders
"Yum yum yum yum yum !!!! I have wanted to go to this place for ages and finally got the opportunity to go ! We went for our anniversary and it..."
S.W
"Unfortunately we did not make a reservation and had to wait for an hour. The waiting area was tiny and it was pouring outside so we had to stay. Once..."
Trav Tok
"I stopped by for dinner after work on a Wednesday with my husband. Thankfully, it was still happy hour! The $5 margaritas are small but mighty! We..."
Lauren CB
"Outstanding. I've eaten at Native Tongues around 5 or 6 times. Never a miss. Chilaquiles are a favourite. Drinks are terrific. Great service...."
John Machinist
"Really great food and service. Tried a bunch of stuff chips quac, the corn dip, salsa sampler all very tasty. Had a variety of different tacos soooo..."
Kelly Fox
"Had a fantastic dinner and catch up with two very long time friends. We started with guacamole and chips. Very nice. Not too heavy on the peppers..."
Mr Jimmy
"Loud, but great spot for something that feels authentic. Good cocktails. Tacos by the tray. Reverse happy hour after 11 means cheap tacos that you..."
-amanvel
"Be prepared for a long wait when you go to this very popular Mexican restaurant, in general food was very good. The chips and guacamole were very..."
Uday Shanbhag
"Absolutely love their chips and guacamole! The ambiance is perfect and the decor, stunning! Gave the cow tongue taco a try and it was truly..."
Ranger
"Man was this place ever packed on a Saturday evening! We had to wait a little over 1.5 hrs for a table for four. Though the wait was crazy long, the..."
Bite On This YYC
"I've only been here once, I had the tacos which were good but small. I have heard from people that the platters are the way to go here, has a fun..."
Luke
"Native Tongues is absolutely amazing! The mushroom taco is my favourite but everything is delicious! It can get quite busy but it's definitely worth..."
Meghan Mrochuk
"Every now and then, one eats something that causes an absolute food revelation, last night at Native Tongues was one of those. MUSH WARNING! Each..."
Kelsey Hipkin
"Really loved Native Tongues Taqueria arrived on a Thursday afternoon about 12:30 and got right in. Have been hearing for ages about these amazing..."
Madison Smyth
"I generally liked the atmosphere as it had nice decor but what really mattered was the food! Best dish I shared with friends was the lamb..."
Phil
"We decided to go to Native Tongues last night for dinner.  There is often a long line to get in.  Our thinking was that it was the Monday of a long..."
Morgan Young
"We had been trying to go to Native Tongues for dinner for a long time but was hard to get in as they don't take reservations. However they can put..."
Katie Elizabeth
"Neat place nicely appointed,has a real nice feel to it,there were three of us on a Saturday afternoon ,they had their brunch menu on and of course we..."
Stew Burner
"Server was extremely friendly and helpful. Her Service level stood out in making my visit a pleasant experience. We tried all the tacos and the..."
Mackstine
"Excellent service, gorgeous food, great margaritas and awesome atmosphere. Haven't enjoyed a night out like this in a long time...."
Hopelessly Hungry
"After attending the Stampede I needed some tacos and mezcal. Over the summer tacos are $2.50 from 10pm till close, which alleviates my pricing..."
Hypsochromic
"We loved the look and feel of the restaurant, along with the friendly, bubbly and attentive servers. A tad bit on the overpriced side considering..."
AK
"Amazing amazing amazing. Great cocktails, knowledgable staff and great food. I always enjoy it if I'm up for the wait for a table. Highly recommend..."
KnitClub
"Came on a Tuesday to take advantage of their $2.50 taco specials! I was already warned beforehand that the tacos are fairly small... and they are. ..."
Peaches
"I have heard of this place many times and just haven't had the time to get there. But with a free Saturday night and friends in town and no one had..."
Danika Vee
"Excellent choice for Mexican. Happy hour has cheap margaritas and appetizers. We liked the idea of build your own taco platter which let us try..."
Tristan
"My mouth is drooling just thinking about the tacos from here. I came here with friends to check out taco Tuesday's and was just say I'll definitely..."
Mspowerbomb
"Great tacos in a traditional style. I especially enjoyed the refried beans version, though the beef tongue was pretty stellar to. Very good..."
CeeDub
"Hubby and I were in the mood for something different on date night. So I decided on Native Tongues Taqueria, to investigate their take on Mexican..."
Office Broccoli
"Super good tacos, tried the lengua, carnitas and polo tinga. Very tasty and flavourful! The best tacos I have had in yyc so far! Tacos are a little..."
Tkadventures
"This is probably one of the better Mexican restaurants in Calgary. It's an upscale take on Mexican food that uses different ingredients like beef..."
AlissaandWarrick
"If you are craving good Mexican food, try Native Tongues on 12th Ave SW. I was impressed with the pollo verde and carnitas tacos. The staff are..."
Shane Eaton
"This was our second choice for dinner tonight but man I was mistaken! I have never tasted mexican this great and I have had my friend's Mexican..."
DG And AG
"Went for taco Tuesday. Enjoyed my expensive margaritas and cheap tacos! The mushroom taco is the best by far. Also tried the beef tongue taco & it..."
Jennyb
"Loved this place. Can't say what I loved more the atmosphere the food or the drinks. Had the mushroom and the beef tongue tacos amazing. The pulled..."
Poguzia
"Amazing food. The tacos here are the best you will find, other than taking a trip down to Mexico! The service is ok but the food more than makes up..."
Liz
"I just went to Native Tongues for the first time to catch up with a friend. The experience was amazing; phenomenal food, excellent drinks, and..."
BeeTye
"This is a great little spot for a delicious taco, I loved their family style pork belly tacos with pineapple. Although I got some relatively salty..."
Laura
"The all around atmosphere was very cute and authentic. We had tacos and they were so good highly recommend! And the donuts are to die for..."
Taylor Stephenson
"I had my first experience at Native Tongues tonight and it was really good! The atmosphere is very cute - lots of wood, patterned tiles and..."
Jackie
"Okay, so the first thing you need to know is that the food here is really good. I mean, the cooks here understand braising, they get that it's as..."
Charley Parkour
"Good food, great service, but overpriced for the small portions you get. Drinks are expensive and there is no diet pop option. Atmosphere is..."
Alexander Kominek
"I requested a tequila cocktail ($14.00), something “strong and serious” while L stuck with Pacifico. The bartender asked me if I enjoyed the..."
Hitting The Sauce
"Loved the atmosphere of this restaraunt. It's small and the decor is great. Lots of communal tables so if that's not your thing get there..."
Jen Aumuller Rawson
"If you like authentic Mexican food that is fresh and tasty, this place should do it for you. The food was really good!. However, I have a few..."
TanyaR
"Was able to make my first long awaited visit for lunch today. Love the feeling and decor. Very cool place. Love the open kitchen, the wood/coal..."
Corner Deuce
"Tried this new restaurant and enjoyed the wine and the appetizers. Had the Chilaquiles and the hambugers.  Both were very good.  Also had the soft..."
ZIra
"Congrats all, we’ve ploughed through another week! I’m personally thrilled that it’s Friday. Whether you’ve got actual plans this weekend, or..."
Theresa
"Good food, cozy atmosphere without being too crowded.  Can be a little pricey for tacos, but the freshness makes up for a good portion of the..."
Laird Munro
"Sat at the bar! The bar tender made the most remarkable drinks! Very informative. I leaned a lot about mescal. Loved the prawns and guacamole! Great..."
Errca Lynn
"A gem. Partner and I had lunch today (a bitterly cold Saturday, Jan 16); it was pleasantly buzzing but far from crowded so in we went. It was an..."
Gianni M
"Unlike tacos de guisados which come in individual pieces, tacos al carbon is served in family style and takes 30 mins in preparation. Since neither..."
Cathy Lin
"This place is usually packed in the evenings and take no reservation. If you visit at peaked dinner time, 20-30 mins wait is..."
Cathy Lin
"Pretty authentic Mexican. Went on opening weekend and they were busy, service was lacking but it's the opening weekend so you can't complain! I..."
ES
"Great spot for some really interesting food. Had the zanahorias (carrots) appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. Tried the hongos (mushroom) taco..."
Bennett Reusch
"Oh my gosh I love this place. Have been there twice for dinner and gotten take out once and it's tough to resist going back to their takeout window..."
A-and-C
"Definitely one of the best places for tacos in Calgary, really pleased with this one!Lots of options for different types of meat...."
M
"Visited today for lunch. Its a great small venue. We were greeted, seated and made to feel at home. Our server was friendly and efficient. We ordered..."
Achillides
"Service, great. Food, excellent. GF tacos, and other items. Food was so good.The infused water is a must try.Love this..."
No More Gluten For This Newton
"Mostly flawless dinner and drinks! The ceviche tostada was amazing! A ton of delicious seafood and perfectly tangy. I tried 3 tacos, tongue,..."
Callistalemay
"Cute and modern atmosphere. The service is prompt with someone at your table explaining their menu works upon arrival. I've been here..."
Lindsay
"Went for lunch this week around 1130am. It is a perfect time to go before the lunch rush. My first time there by my coworker has been there a couple..."
Neltron
"I went on a last minute whim, albeit early enough that we missed the dinner rush on a Sunday night. I love the ambiance in there - chill with a 'lax..."
Loni
"Native Tongues is a taqueria that draws inspiration from traditional Mexican-style street cuisine. Located in a small corner of the Fairfield Inns..."
J.Chews
"Great food, nice environment for happy hours and get togethers with friends. The quality of the tortillas is amazing. The guacamole is a must order!..."
Jenny
"For our first experience, Native Tongues was awesome! Our server, Eduardo, was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable! He spoke Spanish so we did our..."
Chad Milroy
"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..."
Kenneth R. Bandeira
"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..."
Eva Dobilas
"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..."
Vijey Packiyanathan
"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..."
Ben Young
"If you go there, prepare to eat unhealthy amount of tacos! Food is absolutely great, the brisket taco should be especially recommended. They also..."
Anna
"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..."
Chuck
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