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Seven Lives

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"Eating here makes me feel that any other five star review I've given to other establishments was given too easily. This is some next level food. My..."

Joe Szilvagyi

"Can’t say enough about this place. The food is FANTASTIC! And I can make pretty good tacos at home, these are some of the best I’ve had. The..."

Luis Felipe Vargas

"Cash only, hole in the wall. Get two tacos. I recommend the spicy shrimp! Best tacos in Toronto and very casual. Very limited..."

Victor Pina

"I just my first Gobernador experience and it totally lived up to the hype - so delicious and fresh and full of flavour. Bite for bite, possibly the..."

Cristiano Cooper

"Overcrowded, but the food is served at a more than reasonable pace. The Gobernador is definitely to die for The shrimp seasoned nicely and cooked..."

Angus Ansari

"Great food for a good price, I had the Baja haddock fish tacos � � and they were excellent. Cash only and limited seating but I had no problem..."

Matthew Bross

"The "go to" spot for tacos in the 6ix! There is a reason why this place is always busy... food is next level legit! Keep it..."

Mark Shark

"Best tacos outside of Baja Mexico/SoCal. Pity place is so small and need to get LCBO licence. But because of the winter weather, no line up outside..."

Boris Cibic

"Knowing where to get the best tacos in town is serious business. As it stands, the best tacos that I have ever eaten have been at Tacofino in Tofino..."

Erika Golem

"Bangin’ bangin’ bangin’ tacos! I honestly think it’ll be a very long time before I have tacos as good as this again. The shrimp and fish were..."

Sarah Katherine

"Staff is incredibly kind and gracious. Love it when a restaurant does a couple of items extremely well and doesn't try and cater to..."

Madhav Khurana

"Really enjoyed both shrimp AND squid tacos. The spicy sauce is REALLY spicy so if you can't handle heat, make sure you pick the mild/medium one...."

Abhishek Chaubey

"Read reviews on this place so decided to try it. I was not disappointed. The tacos were a good size - I had a taco de pollo and a baja taco. Both had..."

Somya Singh

"Heard big things about this place. Everyone I've asked where the best taco place in Toronto, they've recommended Seven Lives. Although it's a small..."

Philip Vu

"When you think about tacos you picture a hard shell, something crispy. When I first heard about a soft shell taco I thought to myself what's the fun..."

Curtis Nazareth

"This take out taco spot in Kensington Market usually has a line forming out the door. People salivate over their tacos, which aren’t cheap, but..."

T.Ly

"Did you say taco..? No i said best tacos . If you have to be in queue its worth it. Best taco place. Flavours and taste cant be described. Must..."

Rasoi-Dè-Homè_SukhjitGill

"We found pretty good reviews of Seven Lives, so we made our way to the area. It was complicated to find parking since many of the roads were shut..."

Candace Nelson

"Extremely good tacos. Went there multiple times. The carnitas is very good. Adobado is pretty spicy but so tasteful. Almost no room to sit but take..."

Noppie

"Lives up to the hype. Best tacos I have had: period. OMG the line is huge. Though sun baked, we stood defying odds. And it was so worth it. Best fish..."

Anindya Sarkar

"This is a very small resto(more like a take out) but hippy place located in Kensington Market. Tried the Baja fish, chicken and shrimp varieties and..."

Pratik

"The awesomeness of the tacos here cannot be easily described. There is a good reason why the lineups are long. When you try one you will understand...."

Preeti Malhotra

"This place is like an Oasis in a desert ! A desert with no good Mexican food. There are less than a handful good Mexican restaurants in Toronto and..."

Global Foodie

"Seven Lives is constantly busy! Everytime I walk by there is a constant line up of people and the line ups seem to get longer and longer! I had to..."

Katie

"The best tacos in Toronto. Bigger size than your average taco, generous portions of filling. Decently priced. The only downside is the lineup and the..."

Eats T.O.

"One of the best places for tacos in the city. The portions are also hearty, one taco is surprisingly filling....just prepare yourself for the..."

Beenthere8that

"This is a very good place. It's tiny, mostly take out but it does have counters for eating there. The Gobernador shrimp taco might have just been..."

InRegina2

"Great staff and good tacos. I enjoyed my mahi mahi taco. This place gets busy so expect to eat standing up. The taco I had was very filling and full..."

Susie Hartkorn

"Finally was able to eat here without the 1 hour wait.Amazing food. Great combination of flavors. 1 taco is not enough, 2 is just right.Had..."

John La

"My favourite was the baja fish. I didn't care for the cactus. Overall its a good cheap eat. I wish the service was a bit more efficient and..."

Steven Hendricks

"This place is amazing! The tortillas shells are home made and the tacos were very tasty and very affordable. I will definitely come back and will..."

Mabel Larrivée

"The first time I heard of a fish taco was when Jason Segel took Paul Rudd out to eat them in I Love You Man. I thought to myself, “a. why has this..."

Cuiscenes

"One of my favorite spots in Kensington market. My favorite baja fish Taco in the city. Only cons is that line up is too long and they only take cash...."

HM

"Not too many complaints about the food here. I had the Baja Fish and Grouper ("Catch of the Day") tacos, both of which were great! I also had a..."

Daniel A

"Great quality taco with fresh ingredients. I do think the menu could be expanded a little bit more to incorporate a few new menu items, but with..."

Alicia.e.knight

"Feeling for some seafood tacos? California style? This is the place to be. Although quite small and limited in seating which is common in the..."

JohannaEloise

"A little overhyped but good tacos, regardless. If there was a line, I probably wouldn't wait in it but if there's no line, I'll gladly grab some..."

Pamela

"So I'm here eating my black Mahi Mahi and another taco that I ordered which I don't remember. There is this guy who is having a orgasm at the front..."

The Big D

"Good quality tacos for $5 each. They are generously stuffed and flavorful. I will definitely go back here for more tacos. This would be a great place..."

Kerrie Antonette

"The best taco place I have been to ! Ingredients are fresh and the place can get very crowded during lunch time but the service is still decently..."

Udit Mondal

"Seven Lives Tacos Y Mariscos’s tacos have been haunting me ever since I’ve first tried them about a year and a half ago. On this return visit,..."

Gastro World

"Tacos are really good and so reasonably priced. Ordered the blacken mahi mahi and the baja fish. The guac and sauce on the tacos were probably the..."

That Girl

"very little restaurant. only have 2 seats and one sofa. you need to stand when eating. But the decoration style is so cool. and The tacos there are..."

Guangqi Zhou

"Seven lives. Sigh. We had:1. Seafood ceviche - really yummy. Great value in terms of how much seafood you get. If you're hungry..."

Lisa Ma

"Seven Lives is a very popular food spot in Toronto and I finally got the chance to check it out. The atmosphere is nothing special as..."

Daily_bites

"Great tacos in Kensington! Shrimp and fish are very fresh with just the right amount of toppings. Super busy especially for lunch, few more places..."

LaurenToronto

"Heard about this place from blogTO. The first time I went the line was or the door (as usual) and the place was rammed. I ordered two fish tacos and..."

Ray

"Fantastic tacos, fantastic guac & chips, just fantastic. It's a cozy little spot where you most likely order take-out after waiting in line (because..."

Pardis Parhizgar

"Very good tacos! Long line always... Worth the wait. CASH ONLY (come prepared). Ingredients are fresh. Decent portions. Good value for the money...."

M

"It's honestly nacho problem that I'm obsessed with taco joints, okay? And no, I'm not going to taco 'bout it. But I will talk about the..."

Karen Ng

"Hey. You. Yeah, you. Here's the thing about Seven Lives: long lines out the door and lack of seating.You probably should find somewhere..."

Raoul Duke

"Best tacos ever. 1st time here and had very high expectations..and I was not disappointed!! I couldn't decide which tacos to order, so finally..."

CT

"So I've been wanting to come here for literally two years. For some reason, every time I've tried to come, it's been a Tuesday (which is the only day..."

Aishahnofal

"Finally returned to seven lives and it was as sublime as the first visit. I opted for the absolutely delicious blackened Mahi..."

Yo'av K

"Super solid tacos. Great bang for your buck at $5 per taco! We got octopus & blackened mahi mahi. Both were excellent with a flew lashings of their..."

Chanry Thach

"Even though the place is always packed and there is very little space in there, the tacos are awesome. I got the gobernador and the baja fish tacos...."

Michael Leung

"The soft shell tacos are prepared with so much care and attention to detail. The combinations of sauces/spreads they offer are great. This is my..."

Sean McKenzie-Mardelli

"June 19th, 2015After waiting to go to this place for a year I finally went! I waited in line for 45 minutes to get the spicy shrimp taco..."

Pia

"Tacos at $5 each. Had pork tacos and two fish tacos (one was deep fried and the other mahi mahi). Even around 4pm which is like between lunch and..."

LazyCityGirl

"Best Fish Tacos in the City. I had the Smoked Tuna and Shrimp, the Octopus, and the Catch of the Day (Swordfish and Pineapple). All three were..."

Phariad88

"Believe the hype! Get ready for $5 tacos that leave u wanting more every time.This place is small and always packed. The signature taco is just..."

Sam Saido

"The tacos here are so good! I've gone here many times and have never had a bad experience. I think I've tried everything on their menu and everything..."

Sana Banana

"Easily one of the very best ceviches in Toronto and at $7 for a giant portion ( sits on top of a crispy corn tortilla and a thick smear of creamy..."

Carole Nelson Brown

"Finished early at Toronto Western Hospital and decided to go with my clinical skills group to Kensington Market to check out Seven Lives. The doors..."

Akira Stephanie

"Wow! Best fish tacos I have ever had. Tremendous flavor and healthy sized portions. Highly recommended!! Cash..."

Lyndsey Ritz

"The best fish tacos in Toronto!!! Seven Lives maybe a little hole in the wall but they sure pump out amazing flavors and variations of fish tacos...."

Linda

"Simply put... Amazing. A flavour explosion. Nice, healthy and plentiful portions, fresh and juicy. Reminds me of the Mexican food in Cali. Highly..."

Karmen La Mer

"THE BEST!. Alright, simply some of the most delicious things I have tasted. Fish tacos for the win.It is small, get over it - go eat these..."

LMS

"The gobernador! It might just be the best bite of food in Toronto . This place is..."

Jess

"Fantastic place. Have only ever had fish tacos this good when vacationing in south beach Miami. Great seasoning, good price and you feel satisfied..."

Elly_9

"Tried the blackened mahi mahi :) Personally doesn't like sour cream, but their sour cream really match the overall flavor!!!! Soft taco itself full..."

Sansan

"Good tacos. The gobernador taco was very good, it was quite tasty, I have tried very authentic tacos along the pacific coast in Mexico, I can say..."

SparkleandSpin

"Smoked Marlin and grilled shrimp? In one beautiful taco? I love this place! Seven Lives is proof that great pretension-free food exists in this..."

Eamon Wild

"Most Amazing Tacos!. We had the lengua(cow tongue) and shrimp tacos, it was so good! The taste and textures of the tacos were exploding with flavour,..."

Foodlover

"Seven Lives. Best beef taco I have ever had. It was brimming with tender soft steak that had a delicious smokey flavour. Small bits of char, which..."

Sophia.ikura

"Slightly more expensive (but with a lot more stuff), I ordered the ceviche with two tostadas. SO MUCH CEVICHE. The lime and cilantro seasonings are..."

Holly Edejer

"I tried their famous “Gobernador” taco (with the helpful pronunciation of “go-ber-nah-dor”) which is a taco with smoked marlin with shrimp..."

Stenoodie

"Favourite place in Toronto! Boy, weren't I glad I found Seven Lives. The place was crowded. There were lines outside the shop. Signs that Seven Lives..."

Vivi S

"I finally visited Seven Lives in Kensington Market and tried their seafood tacos. The place has very little seating so we ordered a few to go. I had..."

Tiana Feng

"After about ten minutes my taco was ready and well worth the wait. Snuggled between two soft tortillas were six large shrimps that were piping hot..."

Gastro World

"If you have a taco craving and you are in the Kensington area, definitely stop by and pick up a taco or two! If you are feeling particularly hungry..."

Food Sisterhood

"...the taco was quite large, requiring me to use a fork to avoid creating any unnecessary mess. I spent quite a bit of time digging through the..."

Brian Kim

" I really liked my Blackened Mahi Mahi, it was not spicy at all and the fish was well seasoned with the dry rub. I would definitely return for more..."

Hardtopleasefb

"69 Kensington Avenue Toronto, ON http://www.sevenlives.ca Slowly making my way through the Taco scene in Toronto, this time I visited Seven Lives. My..."

Jyau

"Overall, I would definitely return (early!) to try their ceviche, shrimp cocktail, and to have more seafood tacos. The staff at Seven Lives were also..."

Qinn

"So much hype around this small taco place in Kensington Market that I finally made it there on Saturday Canada Day Long weekend. I knew that Seven..."

Vickie Cheung

"This placed turned over my very biased and unimpressed impression on "fish tacos". If its not that this places often is closed, I will be there..."

Liz Lisa

"If there is one place that you'd go to get tacos, this is it. They specialize in seafood tacos, but there is a vegetarian option if you need one...."

Victoria Hui

"The batter on the fish taco was insanely light and fluffy. Perfect level of crispy. The daily special Suadero-braised beef belly was amazing. You..."

Rob Cheznowski

"Always packed! Nothing beats their Baja fish taco!!! Super good and goes great with the hot sauces toppings they serve right by the counter to add to..."

Zahabia I

"Went to Seven Lives today on the recommendation of a friend and I was very impressed! I enjoyed the corn tortilla and all the toppings on the taco-..."

Shantel

"This is a very unique taco place in Toronto - don’t let the prices scare you as you are paying for a pretty big meal. I would suggest bringing cash..."

Kito Lam

"Huge delicious taco spot in Kensington Market. I loved the fish but wasn’t a huge fan of the beef taco. The guacamole & chips were alright but I..."

Nora the Food Explora

"Are the tacos delicious? Spectacular. Fresh? Very. Budget friendly? Definitely not. I got 2 tacos, a drink and my bill came to $25. So beware of..."

Sydney Hutchinson

"We have tried the Baja fish and Pollo Asado (chicken) tacos here. It was Saturday, while the place can get very busy, they managed to serve pretty..."

Praneeth

The Burger's Priest

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"Great burger, really tasty! Don't really know if I would call it the best burger in the city, but you should definitely try it, in my opinion it was..."

Amanda H.

"I first heard of Burger's Priest through Instagram and then through word of mouth and when my sister and I were famished and walking through Spadina..."

Patyl Astrid

"Ate The priest double beef cheese burger and The token with my friend. The cashier is friendly and helpful. Have to say however "the token" is way..."

Guangqi Zhou

"Not a Fan of Mother Junk but went to this place after great reviews as one of the best places in TO for burgers.Tried the Veggie burger...."

Harshvardhan (Harsh) Gaur

"I heard about this place from z103.5 and my buddies from the city so I had to try it. I have been touched by the burger priest !!!! Holy..."

Andrew Torres

"Being a major foodie, I had yet to try Burger's Priest. So I finally decided to try this place and the hype is definitely real. I ordered the Pope..."

Danny Fee

"Love it! Really good burger for the price, though it's pretty small. I wish I came back for the last time before leaving Toronto. But it's def a good..."

KirstiePerry

"Overall, the burgers here were quite yummy, although not the best burger I've had. The burgers were juicy and a good thickness. I liked the Priest..."

Foodbird

"The food here was the bomb! Best burger I had at Toronto. I had the vegetarian burger and it was just breath taking . I would definitely come back to..."

Allisonafable

"don't get me wrong it's a fairly good burger. are people over exaggerating how good it is. for sure, would I line up 15min again for the burger. not..."

The Big D

"Burgers priest is our absolute favourite burger joint ever! Hands down...the best! This location is a little small but still amazing! My favourite is..."

Christine Martin

"This isn't the best burger place in the city, but it's still a pretty good burger for the price. If you plan to go here, there are some things I..."

Kylie Tiffin

"Forever my favorite burger place in Toronto. The meat! The cheese! The option! Anybody have recommendations on their favorite menu items or what I..."

Thaly Tapia

"Best burger in town in my opinion! I always go for the basic cheeseburger unless I'm super hungry I order the High Priest (which is their take on a..."

Erikka

"Juicy tender beef. Definitely the best burger in town. I'd recommend the California Classic. Those buttered buns are too die for! My friend had the..."

Srishti Gurwara

"Fantastic, delicious, fattening burgers. You must try the California Classic. The buttered buns are oozing with goodness. And a little Bible..."

Nucleus Solitarius

"This place is amazing first time here best impression. Great service, amazing burger and great fries! Busy location but barely a wait... Clean..."

KIM WIN

"The priest is a must try and that's the burger with the option. People love to hate the priest for different reasons but mostly because a lot of..."

Salsadreea

"Went for some late night eats at Burger's Priest and left completely satisfied. The staff was so friendly and patient with us when my..."

Kristyn Notholt

"0 By Marc Smith on 29 April, 2015 Where to Eat/Drink Share This Post Food is my religion, and I pray at the altar at least five times a week! While I..."

Marc Smith

"A number of my colleagues were speaking highly of this place, so decided to give it a try. Burger's Priest definitely lived up to the hype built..."

Victor Daniliuc

"Today was my first time here (I have no idea why I waited so long) and all I can say is I can't wait to go back! I got the California Burger (single..."

Pardis Parhizgar

"Great burger, limited seating. Turned around once I had my burger and all the tables were occupied! Found a nearby park to eat in - thank goodness..."

Ott Snacker

"They do NOT have "gluten free" options.. This location is small and usually busy, but the food is good, service is fast and friendly, prices are..."

Logtec

"Super great!. Food was beyond expectations. Good burgers, selections wise. Pricing is fair. Highly recommend. Will be..."

Lucyally

"A good burger. I had a cheeseburger and some fries. The the cheese was breaded and deep fried which was a surprise. The flavours were good. It's a..."

Laura Patrick

"Truly the best burger in the world!!! Wow! It is worth the wait! Delicious and heavenly. Best burger I've ever had and such a fun..."

Barbara

"Good burger. - The burger is good, check their website before going if you want one of their secret menu burgers (but be prepared to pay..."

Kevin C

"It’s a delicious hamburger and the fries are more than adequate. That’s all I need at the end of the day. That’s the bottom line. Anyone..."

Thegluttonouspuppet

"...one of Toronto’s most lust-inducing veggie burgers—and one that’s simultaneously unusual and homely—comes from The Burger’s Priest, a..."

TorontoIsAwesome.Com

"Her burger would definitely make your mouth water, but it’s a tad difficult to devour. Two roasted portabella mushrooms, breaded and deep fried,..."

Andrea Chan

"That’s a double cheeseburger in the loving embrace of two grill cheese sandwiches acting as the buns. Wow. What you see is the mild mannered Clark..."

Caryl

"I always get the "What's Right" combo ..and it really hits the spot. The tender and succulent beef patties and chilli is amazing and keeps me going..."

Tanya Chopra

"A while back, we visited The Burger’s Priest for the first time. I don’t know why it was that we hadn’t gone there considering our burger love..."

Tiana Feng

"For someone who doesn't crave burgers (I'm more of pizza gal) the amount of saliva that fills my mouth when someone mentions Priest is Pavlovian. The..."

Kduggz

"I ordered a vegetarian burger and my friend something else. Mine came out in 5 mins and hers in 1/2 hour. I was very surprised by the small portions..."

Sustainableslick

"I really do like Burger's Priest, and I'm glad that their food seems to be rather consistent across locations. I almost always order the Option - the..."

Hayley Pauze

"Oh well! Needless to say this place is a gem. The burgers here are my guilty pleasure. Obviously I need to starve myself for at least 5 days to..."

Sneha Dadarwal

"Absolutely sinful, this is not the place to go if you're thinking of diet food. I got the single California Classic and it was cheesy and delicious...."

Marushka Rodrigues

"Amazing burgers - not sure what else needs to be said. This place had been hyped up prior to my arrival in Toronto, and I can confirm without..."

Drew Humes

"Mouthwatering!! By far the best spot for burgers in the city. Competitively priced but so worth the money. The 'High Priest' is magical along with..."

Darius Taylor

"THE BEST BURGER IN TORONTO. OH WAIT, THE BEST BURGER IN ONTARIO. WELL, CANADA. OKAY, THE WORLD!!I am OBSESSED with The Burger's Priest...."

AppleCrumble

"If there's one place that's been hyped in the right way, it's The Burger's Priest. They have an array of burgers to choose from. I ordered the..."

Tanvi Saxena

"I’d give BP a 4 but for the cramped interior. The restaurant is always full to bursting when I go there. To be fair the burgers are damn..."

Gulosus

"Lunch Time madness. We needed something to eat. How can we resist the extremely yummy burger priest right around the corner. Contrary to other days,..."

Vitasta Kaul

"I probably made a mistake in ordering the veggie option and I'm not saying it was bad. It was good but nothing special. The patty consisted..."

Loredana

"If you’re in for something a little hearty and filling, a burger will get you where you want to go. Thanks to my cousins D and A for telling me..."

Caryl

"Burgers Priest is hands down the best burger place ever. The burgers are mind blowing and the meat is juicy with loads of flavor. The chilli fries..."

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