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El Cortez Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar

74/100 (3440 ratings)

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"Such amazing place. I love going there when I come in from Calgary. Great people and great..."

Rose Barnhardt Tanyi

"What an exciting venture Mel! Can't wait to enjoy the..."

Leah Bowal Rasmuson

"There's no man I'd rather shoot fine tequila with than Scott..."

Jordan Alexandre

"A great place to stop in for a drink! Great atmosphere great service and a lot of fun. Food, were all wonderful. We will definitely be going..."

Stephen Miler

"Everything is good here. The tacos, the sopes, the nachos, the fish and shrimp board is really good too: we had the other night. Although the shrimp..."

Jordanna

"Great service, enjoyable atmosphere and flavorful food. A bit cold in the booth by the back door in winter, and kitchen ran a bit long for our mains..."

Candiceholly

"El Cortez is an amazing place!!! Such a great atmosphere. We went late(11:45ish), it wasn’t too busy. Just right. Our waitress was great. Very..."

Chris Sanders

"First time dining here. We chose this place because of their dog friendly patio - we had just attended the Art walk and decided to go for a..."

CorieApple

"Went for Taco Tuesday and loved it! The pork carnitas were delicious and the tres leches was so good I’m still thinking about it. I honestly..."

Heathrlee

"My Dinner Club went here at the end of October for our Day of the Dead themed meeting. The decor was perfect...Skulls and creepy stairway to..."

CrkwFood

"I came here with a friend for Taco Tuesday in which tacos were half off regular price per order (2 tacos), so $6. It was quite busy so there was a..."

Irena

"Really cool atmosphere. Good drinks. Food was tasty and fresh but portion could have been a bit bigger. I will definitely be back to try more food..."

Brotherlb

"Best place to come during happy hour. Always great specials and delicious food. We always start with the cauliflower and share a few different..."

BranS

"Came to El Cortez on a date last week. Even on a weeknight we should have made reservations because we had to sit at the bar. Atmosphere is cool and..."

Hypsochromic

"Super cool atmosphere. The drinks were good, but very expensive. The food was really tasty, but perhaps on the pricier side for what you get...."

Erin Mc

"A great place to stop in for a drink and/or meal! We stopped in on a Wednesday evening, just to grab a drink and chat. The new summer menu is out and..."

Gerry Stevens

"Taco Tuesday is amazing!!! Was able to try 4 different kinds of tacos and they were all amazing! 50% off tacos on Tuesday. The atmosphere is very..."

Shades

"A great place to stop in for a drink and/or meal! We stopped in on a Wednesday evening, just to grab a drink and chat. The new summer menu is out and..."

Pepe Dondle

"El Cortez has been around for the past two years with a couple of ups and down. Vue Weekly sums it up pretty eloquently here. I’ve been here a..."

Jonny

"Between rave reviews from the foodie community, line ups down the street to get in, their T certification from the Tequila Regulatory Council, and..."

Thesaltyalmond

"Amazing! The service, atmosphere, and most importantly food, was all wonderful. We will definitely be going back. We were there during happy hour and..."

Hailey

"This place is amazing. The cocktail menu is delicious and always does the job. The food is always really good and very visually pleasing. You always..."

The Buckin Suck

"Easily best tacos and guac I've had. I ordered the "Redneck" had some sort of fantastic cheese and a sweet/tangy sauce. Will be going back for..."

Dylan Sheil

"A couple of weeks ago, I went to El Cortez for the first time and was really impressed! I had heard really good things about El Cortez from a few of..."

Let's Eat YEG

"As a place I frequent for tasty tacos and guacamole on the patio in the summer time, I was excited to see El Cortez offer brunch starting the weekend..."

Dan

"El Cortez is a strong contender in the Edmonton brunch scene. Although the menu is small there is something for everyone at a very affordable price...."

Little Miss Andrea

"Amazing food, amazing tequila, stuck up wait staff. Loved the tacos, amazing margaritas. Could have done without the sideways looks and attitude from..."

Leslie Fletcher

"Went on Taco Tuesday and it was worth it for us. Food was OK, I found some of the combinations a bit puzzling and we still ended up paying quite a..."

Alyssa

"We were recently invited to El Cortez Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar to sample their new 2015 winter menu. Amanda and I always love Mexican food...."

Gluten Free Edmonton

"Came for a late lunch on recommendation this place had some tacos that were the real deal. I did a little research and found out the chef here is..."

Khamilton

"The food here is pretty good. Have been several times for taco tuesday and only recently ordered their entrees. The beef tenderloin was very..."

Crunchy Mouse

"I've been here quite a few times, and I absolutely adore the food. I think the food and drinks here far surpasses Tres Carnales. My only complaint is..."

Cathy Kerr

"Loved the patio on this place! It was a great place for a variety of delicious drinks, tasty eats and a fabulous atmosphere. It has great service and..."

Qtb

"El Cortez Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar. Let's taco 'bout it.With its eclectic storefront, El Cortez holds promise of providing a unique dining..."

CT

"With two visits to El Cortez in a week, this is on my list of my go-to spots for quick bites! It's a great option for Mexican food south of the..."

Little Miss Andrea

"It was absolutely amazing. I was happy with the atmosphere. The cuisine was delicious and inviting. I enjoyed the tuna ceveche removed the..."

EM Jakob

"Great tacos. Half menu was 86d and beer was half out on tap. But again, great tacos. I'd come back to try the rest of the menu. Great hipster feeling..."

Joelson P

"The food is amazing. I would love to come back and try more flavours of the tacos. The pork tacos had a unique flavor (with the cinnamon) and the..."

S.W

"Cool atmosphere, decent food.. The tacos and the cauliflower appetizer are..."

BLOVE

"Really Good!. Had a wonderful meal at El Cortez- our second visit (the 1st at Valentines) and again, it was a great experience. The staff were very..."

LYNN C.

"A great find.. We arrived late Sat night with no reservation and the place was busy. Still the friendly staff managed to find us a spot downstairs,..."

Alberta Brit

"Second time here. Tacos were on special and so were margaritas. Good drink but only 4 on the menu which is like a Canadian bar not having more than 6..."

Tmoski

"Great Experience!. I went here not too long ago with some friends and we had a great time. The atmosphere of the place is really cool and unique when..."

Ron Burgundy

"Great food. Amazing drinks. Awesome staff. Stellar decor. Everyone needs to go, many..."

Bryan

"Overall experience was great. Taco Tues are a good deal and drunks were tasty. As we were about to leave the screens changed from the hockey game to..."

London Eats

"I don't understand the poor reviews for this place. I had the tortilla soup, chicken taco pork taco and Nachos with salsa. Everything was incredible!..."

KMM2

"Would recommend. Came in for $2 taco tuesday. I was a bit skeptical based on the reviews read on here. However, they were all amazing, particularly..."

Hanif.fazal

"Great spot for dinner with friends. Our server was very friendly and provided lots of great suggestions. Loved the cauliflower the flavours were..."

Mo

"Great service and very cool venue. I've been to El Cortez twice. The first time I went the food was very good. I had chicken tacos and though it..."

Tamtamrob

"I don't understand all these bad reviews. The drinks are great, large tequila selection. The food is even better! I had the steak tacos that were on..."

Kato V

Blue Plate Diner

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"Visited here today for lunch, the bacon mushroom sandwich special was fabulous ( we both had it)...i had the side of mac and cheese while across the..."

Bubbasezso

"Cozy place to go to on a cold winter Eve. Interesting beer selections on tap. Reasonable prices and tasty entrees. Friendly staff. I will definately..."

Rob Madunicky

"Blue Plate Diner is always a downtown favorite and a solid place for lunch. Great and friendly service and food. On this visit, the only complaint I..."

Anthony

"Interesting Place, certainly thrives on simple homey type selections, I was there with a business associate and we had a simple quick lunch, the..."

Stew Burner

"I thought I had done a review on Blue Plate but looking back, I haven't. Here it is. I think blue plate is a very standard and hip kind of place...."

CyniC-

"This is a staple of dining downtown; it's comfort food taken to the next level. The burgers are amazing and the green onion cakes are the best in..."

John Cole

"I love celebrity gossip. For instance – did you know, that back in 2012 when Justin Bieber was in Edmonton that he went to the Blue Plate Diner..."

Chrissy Meets World

"I love the cozy and casual atmosphere here. They offer a breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner menu. They are also have gluten-free and vegan..."

Chrissy Meets World

"Cozy place with amazing comfort food. Located on 104st which is the ultimate foodie place to be. Parking can be tricky as it's all street parking but..."

Around The City

"Went to Blue Plate Diner on the weekend. Their weekend brunch ends at 2PM and we got there at 1:45PM hoping for lunch... they were quite friendly and..."

SR

"Great food great atmosphere. One of the best Caesars I've had in a while. We had a chicken club and a meatloaf sandwich with a polenta starter..."

Steve Snider

"Amazing place to hangout with family and friends! The staff were friendly and their eggs beneduckt (eggs benedict + duck confit) was to die for!..."

Camille Villasana

"I remember coming her before and ordering the mac n cheese but I surprisingly do not recall how it tasted so I decided to order it again. Honestly,..."

Sunny

"Full Disclosure: I used to work at Blue Plate Diner. I started out in 2006 as a support worker (making drinks/running food/busing tables) and then..."

Thesaltyalmond

"As a part time vegetarian, I was happy to learn that Blue plate diner had vegan and vegetarian options. I ordered the meatless meatloaf. It was made..."

Bert Mal

"The food is great and they cater to people with food intolerance's, vegetarian diets or if your a meat eater. The service is friendly but slow but..."

TJ O'Connor

"I've eaten here many times and everytime has been amazing, from the food, to the staff and finally the atmosphere... best first date restaurant in my..."

Ethidium Bromide

"Great service and great homemade food :) I liked the coffee, which is a brew that is made just for them, according to the waitress! In the heart of..."

Mads

"Disclosure: This meal was comped by my university as a thank you for a speaking engagement. We came as a large group of 20 and were seated..."

Panda

"This was our first trip to the Diner and we had fairly high expectations. It seemed nice inside, if a bit plain. We went during the week and it was..."

Mark Taylor

"When I was planning my visit to Edmonton, I made a not if this place as the online menu listed a Shepherd’s Pie actually made with lamb instead of..."

John Thompson

"This restaurant is in a wonderful location and its great sitting outside and enjoying breakfast. Great for a dependable breakfast while enjoying..."

Rowena Yu

"I wanted to try Blue Plate since I saw them online 2 years ago. We made the trip to Edmonton for Maroon 5 and some good eats. Prompt, friendly..."

MarqueeGirl

"Loved it.. We went on NYE so it was fairly busy, The waiter forgot to ask what sides we wanted, took about 5 mins to get our wine, but the food was..."

Samansa Tsuno

"Just wonderful. I ordered their Mac&Cheese. I asked to put mushrooms in it and it was so tasty. Taoist and Texture and smell was everything I desired..."

Facebook User

"Best Mac and cheese you will have in your entire life . I never order mac and cheese but when I'm here I absolutely have to! It is devine. Plus they..."

Robyn Laibida

"Pleasent atmospher, polite & attentive staff, delicious food! A great place for date..."

Corey Scott

"I've noticed how their Urbanspoon rating has gone down, so I wanted to check it out for myself. It was a great date night restaurant, great service,..."

Concerned Consumer

"Great Lunch!!. Reliable food and service, this is a great place for lunch..."

Keziaonel

"Comfort food. I love this place. The food is cooked well, and all locally sourced ingredients. Great place to go when you are craving that home..."

Julia

"Came here for lunch on family day. Nice decor and vibe. Chic but warm, and nice food for a reasonable price. Received excellent service from Richard,..."

Kristi

"Good veg burger w/mac n chez, good variety. We'll be..."

Exec Chief

"Character and good food. I truly don't understand why this place doesn't have a better rating. We've been going here for years and it's perfect! The..."

Sconant6

"Basic but ok. Good..."

Naissa Preston

"I love this place!! The food is amazing and the service is fun, but if you want a really good right make sure you get Richard. He's the best waiter..."

Kelsey A McKenzie

"Brunch was delicious! I had the eggs benny and my friend had the wrap special. Both came out quickly and steaming hot, but the best part was..."

Liam King

"Don't even need to write a review. This place is..."

Dustin

"Relaxed and Good. Visiting downtown Edmonton from another city with much more limited vegan restaurant options I was happy to find a place that was..."

Megs

"Perfect little dinner on their patio. Caesar salad with grilled salmon =..."

Foodie78

"Gonzo is Good. On August 3rd I had the Gonzo plate for $17 which included three eggs, two Irving's Farm fresh sausages, three bacon, multigrain..."

Fishbone69

"Vegetarian Heaven. There are so many options for veg eaters and the restaurant atmosphere is great. They have a variety of things to choose from and..."

JESSE BRISCOE

"Blue Plate Diner has brilliant table service but it seems under staffed at times. The servers are personable and friendly. Truth is, I'm not totally..."

Banner Michael

"Like. Love the laid back ambience and their veggie burger. But the food wasn't quite as good as I remembered the last time I went, hope it's just a..."

Foodie

"Charming and delicious. This is one of the real gems of Edmonton. I have been there twice, and the atmosphere is unique, warm, with beautiful..."

Jessieleighmac

"Went for my sister's birthday and it was really great, I had a/the French toast, bro had bacon cheddar burger, sis had chicken burger. Everyone..."

Bailey Blue Rose

"One of the best dining experiences I've had in a very long time. Exceptional service and quality food. If you're in town looking for a great..."

Patrick LeFort

"came here for the first time with my mom for mother’s day brunch and enjoyed it very much. the decor is nostalgic & charming. eggs benny & the..."

Sydney Rayne

"Simple food favorites, but with a slight twist, this place has high quality friendly staff that know the menu and make suggestions if requested, A..."

Colton Peacey

"Quite enjoyed it !good value for your dollar, down home cooking with a really warm feel…. Warm service and a cool room to Dine! Will be..."

Scott MacMillan

"My first time at the new location (Ya don't get out much). Food was very good, is it the best cinnamon bun I had this weekend, no (high level all the..."

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