A beautifully decorated Mexican restaurant that makes you feel you are in a different country. With generous portions and a salsa bar which brings out nostalgia in making you stay there and enjoy the authentic experience.
Plastered with artifacts from all over Mexico, the food is what really attracts everyone to this establishment. The optional tip and the order at the counter makes it feel unique. Water is also to be filled on your own but the experience is something which makes this place sought after. Although located in the basement, it does not leave you with any basement vibes!!
Looking for Mexican cuisine. Then Ahora is a nice stop for Mexican. Its a vibrant, little restaurant which gives a Mexico vibes. Enchiladas and Nachos are worth to try. And the best thing is that we can spice up our meals with Free salsa bar. Ahora offers free Salsa bar with variety of salsa.
This was a unique place to go! The atmosphere was completely themed, which was really cool, though it was a bit loud and overpowering for me.
This place is a mix of cafeteria and restaurant style -- we ordered and payed for our meal in advance at the counter and helped ourselves to the water and a free salsa bar, but we dined in and the food is brought to our table.
I'd definitely say it's a must try in Ottawa!
Cute little Mexican restaurant in the basement, and instantly transported to a different world. Generous food portions (we ordered the ones with 1 side, but you Can also order the main meal version that comes with 2 sides). Had 2 tacos (shrimps) and a beef steak burrito, and were really impressed by how delicious they were. Definitely worth the space in your tummy!
Medium level salsa was really spicy even though we can take heat. Love the corona-margarita drink!! Just make sure you don’t drink and drive yeah.
Enjoyed this cute Mexican restaurant on our short visit to ottawa and we cannot wait to go back!
The food is delicious and staff are kind and very nice.
Very very tasty ! The food is authentic and fresh, they have so many options..I'd say this is my favorite Mexican place in Ottawa.
The lady at the cash was very kind and joyful.
My family and I were in Ottawa and thankfully we were lucky to be staying just up the street from Ahora. Inside the restaurant was a wall that was covered with awards that this restaurant has won. We sat outside and the service was fantastic.
We ordered a pitcher of margaritas, a nacho platter, chicken, and shrimp tacos. Everything was absolutely delicious, nice portions, and reasonably priced. I'd definitely be eating there again the next time we're in town.
Great experience. Fast service. Lively and colourful atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place.
I got the chicken tacos. They were delicious, filling but a bit dry. I think adding salsa or hot sauce to them would make them perfect. I was also surprised that chips do not come with salsa, guac or any dip.
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