Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Edmonton

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..."

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