Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Toronto

El Catrin

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"Celebrated my Girlfriends birthday there last night and we loved the place. Great food. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the tuna tostada dish..."

Jesse Shields

"After googling best margaritas in Toronto this place came up and it did deliver. The food and drinks were pretty good and the service was nothing..."

Victoria Henriquez

"Waitress recommended Horchata Colada after she patiently listened how I like my drink to be. It was amazing! I loved the drink! Music was good there..."

Chieko Yoshimoto

"Decided to try it out on a whim since we were at Distillery anyway. Was not disappointed. Having never eaten at an upscale Mexican restaurant before,..."

Chris Watts

"The food, the service, and of course the sangria was just amazing. The food was so well presented and yummy. Excellent couldn’t fault a thing, ..."

Lisa Shaw

"Incredible service and food! Our server was so knowledgeable that he even suggested drink pairings for our selections! I can’t wait to try more of..."

Bridget McLean

"Amazin food our server was Riccardo and he was amazing. Great atmosphere amazing..."

Krysten Melo

"One of the best restaurants out of Mexico where you can eat authentic Mexican food, me, a Mexican,..."

Carlos Molina

"Had a wonderful experience ~* the staff were courteous, knowledgeable, and of great humour. The ambience was incomparable . Our selections were made..."

Jan Di Leo

"Went there for girls’ night out... loved it! It’s beautiful!!! The margaritas were great, tacos al pastor so delicious, but my favourite was..."

Edith Gee

"Amazing food and drinks � but portions were really small. Good place to..."

Amrita Masih

"Great Mexican place!This restaurant has a cool vibe and atmosphere in the Distillery District of Toronto. You will definitely want to make..."

Ahana Bassi

"Had the world best Churros! Amazing 👌. I had a mojito with tacos and they both were..."

Preeti Abhinav Mishra

"Best Mexican place I have ever tried. I love the distillery district and El Catrin is the place to go for good food. We ordered the vegetarian, the..."

Christine

"every time you visit El catrin, you are bound to get a waiting if you have not booked a table in advance. If you get a table at walk in without..."

Mohit Garg

"O El Catrin, situado no Distillery District, conjuga uma decoração fantástica, um serviço de excelência (porventura a sala mais bem gerida que..."

Pedro Póvoa

"My server (Anthony) was an absolute darling, serving me with warmth and candour. He helped me decide on the perfect drink - the Mayan, which is sooo..."

Gurpreet Somal

"Really enjoyed the decor and atmosphere. The tequila and mezcal selection was impressive. Service staff were attentive and helpful even though the..."

Marie-Eve Giguère

"An absolutely amazing experience for me for my birthday dinner. My all time favourites were the the elaborate, yet highly authentic decor all around..."

Angela Fazio

"Very enjoyable restaurant, we sat outside as the weather permitted it. The music was great and the ambience jolly. However , one thing that needs to..."

Patyl Astrid

"Torontonians love patios during the summer and El Catrin, located in the Distillery District, has one of the best patios. It’s cheery and spacious,..."

Gastro World

"I visited El Catrin for Saturday Morning brunch with friends. The patio is BEAUTIFUL and the restaurant inside is even more gorgeous - they have some..."

NikiTheFoodie

"The wait for this place without reservations is long. Looking at 45mins+. But once seated, food comes out really fast. Drinks and food are amazing..."

MooMoo

"I was looking for good Mexican restaurant for many years. A friend recommended it to me. I went on Friday night on a date with my husband. There was..."

Katia S

"I had a wonderful meal here. The Mexican food is very authentic (according to my Mexican friend). The food is served as tapas style so it is meant..."

Chocolove.88

"AMAZING AMBIANCEIn town for only two nights and so glad a local recommended El Catrin to us for dinner! Sat outside around the fire pit for a..."

Lisa Sterr

"Killer ambiance, beautiful interio, excellent patio, in one work a must visit place in Toronto.. food is good their shrimp taco is excellent...."

Pinchofbong

"This is easily the most beautiful restaurant I've been too! The ambience is amazing. The food menu is a lil difficult to understand for someone who..."

Rini Zachariah

"I've had a lovely start to the Summer so far, and I'm finally back home for a week before I'm heading off again. It's been nice to have some time..."

LUXOMME

"Love the ambience. Got ourselves a table near the fire pit. A chill in the air with the warmth of the fire I fell in love with this place instantly...."

Rujuta Agate

"Excellent place! The staff was very flexible with me moving tables (too sunny to handle) and was quick to serve. Phenomenal food as well! I ordered..."

Isidora

"This was by far my favorite mexican restaurant. Awesome decoration inside out. The service is relaxed but sharp when needed. And the food is amazing...."

João Ramalhete

"We had mini vegetariano burrito and Pollo con mole. Great blend of all the species. Great service and staff. The patio ambience is just awesome. We..."

Rathod Nidul

"I had lunch on a sunny hot afternoon when a hot taco and cool mojito are the perfect combo my friend and I ordered the fish tac i s. They were good..."

Linda Matarasso

"Top notch guac and margaritas! They make the guacamole right at the table. I had Heuvos Rancheros which was very tasty. Definitely..."

Sarra Smeaton

"Beautiful patio with heaters and a fire pit. Amazing Mexican food with a modern twist. Friendly and attentive service. They will bring a blanket..."

Nadege Kelechian Vergura

"Mexican tapas with that Distillery District sophistication. At night, this restaurant's fantastic interior comes alive with vibrant fiesta-like..."

Abby N.

"Great atmosphere and music. Fun place to have a few drinks and snacks. Mojitos are fantastic as is the guacamole. We had ours with a side of..."

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"Very cool decor, awesome French toast with mango butter (delish!), can't go wrong with the tacos. I tried the ceviche for my 2nd trip and I wasn't..."

Ornila Rahman

"Great atmosphere great food, drinks are on point. Guacamole is mashed table side to your liking (chunky or smooth). Service lagged a little towards..."

Jay

"Came for brunch a few weeks ago when my sister was in town. We sat on the patio even though it was November and the heat lamps were suprisingly hot..."

Gabrielle Peyton

"We visited El Catrin last night after wandering around the Christmas Market. The staff were friendly and attentive. The décor and ambiance were..."

Brad Arbour

"This is a great place for tapas. The restaurant had a great vibe and the staff were very accommodating. I went with some friends and we decided to go..."

Cris

"If this review was based solely on decor, atmosphere and location, as well as service then it would be a solid 5/5. However, for a restaurant with so..."

Pardis Parhizgar

"Food was great! Portions are small but packed with lots of flavor. Eat outside on the patio, the atmosphere is not as good indoors. Patio is first..."

Daniel Nguyen

"Full marks on decor, drinks and service. Price and food (kind of important) bring it down a few notches. Be prepared to scramble in case of a..."

Alexander

"Probably our favourite restaurant ever! The coolest vibe and amazing food! A Mexican tapas style joint with high end tastes!Fresh guac made..."

Christine Martin

"I went here with my friends and we stayed in the patio. The place has a very nice ambiance that will make you want to go back. Their food was not the..."

Jojo G.

"Came here for my birthday, and after about a 40 minute wait in line with a cash bar, I will deffinately say it was worth it. Traditional Mexican..."

Stephen008

"Absolutely loved this place ! Its huge and buzzing with activity. Be prepared to wait for a table on most evenings . We chose to sit outside.. The..."

Dina Shah

"Dined at El Catrin last night based on a lot of recommendations. We started with the guac and tortilla chips and then the tuna ceviches. Our main..."

Tanisha

"If you haven't been, go NOW! Buried in the heart of the distillery district. The atmosphere is so much fun and the patio is beautiful. The food is..."

Amanda Morari

"Went here for Friday night dinner with a couple of girlfriends. Was able to make a reservation in advance. Food and service was great! Portions..."

ChristineT

"So, me and my girlfriends wanted to have a very relaxed sunday night and decided to go to El catrin. Full crowded but we had an amazing time, with..."

Krupali Mehta

"My girlfriends and I made an impromptu Sunday night plan, expecting a very casual mundane dinner but as we entered El Catrin it completely turned..."

Kéya Gaglani

"Great decor and ambiance. Food is excellent and consistently good quality. Had lunch during pan am games and it was the only time we didn't need a..."

Droakleysmith

"We hit the jackpot here. It was a beautiful day and this restaurant set in the beautiful, historic Distillery District has a huge outside patio..."

Marilyn R. Wilson

"Loved the patio and decor so pretty here!! Ceviche was OK , tortillas and homemade guac were delicious. Cant wait to go back . Definitely a patio..."

Gosha

"Its a great place to hang on a hot day with lots of seat on the patio and plenty of room inside. Beautiful decoration and nice ambiance to chill and..."

Al K

"We just went the other day with a large group and I've been thinking about how to best characterize the place without being..."

Steve

"A trip to Mexico! The food is authentic and so delicious. Spicy Caeser & Menta Pepino to start, followed by Huevos Rancheros & Huevos Cazuela, with..."

Fashionable Foodie TO

"Been here many a time and for the most part it's the atmosphere that keeps me coming back. The interior is one of the best in the city, especially in..."

Adam J.

"The atmosphere alone is something worth going back for. I've been to this restaurant every season of the year from patios lunches in summer to fall &..."

Khaleel Washington

"Always good. I love the atmosphere and we have brought family here from out of town since it has such a cool unique vibe to it. Chef Olivier always..."

Sb1234

"Had a great time!. It was the first time visit for me and my husband and we were pleased. Great food, great ambience. Food and drinks came on time..."

Aish.kumar

"Amazing guac! This place is great for sharing plates. Their selection of tacos is pretty good. I think what really makes this place is the ambiance...."

Shanelle Weir

"Awesome meal. Delicious. Try the crickets☺Excellent service and atmosphere. First patio meal this season. Outdoor heaters are fantastic...."

Melody MacPherson

"When they say small, they mean it..tasty though. Group of four - four apps, guac ok, nothing special, crab fritters were actually crab lollypops on..."

Snackingchick

"Great cocktails and some of the best margaritas I have tried. Loved the baja fish taco they were amazing. We also ordered one chicken taco which was..."

Tarun Bassi

"Nice place with great vibes. It's busy on weekends for sure, so you may have to wait at least half an hour for an outdoor table. Food was good but be..."

Preeti Gadgil

"The food and ambiance at this establishment was fantastic. Our server recommended great drink options - we loved the mulled wine and margaritas we..."

G M

"What a great experience from start to finish! I had booking issues so stopped by on my way home. They totally set me up. Had great food, amazing..."

Kirstie

"Ambience: 4.5; Drinks: 4; Food: 2.75; Service: 3 One should definitely visit for the feel, ambience and drinks. Do make sure you book the table well..."

Reema Joshi

"Great ambiance and decor, feels like you are transported to Mexico. The service was very attentive, we had a baby and our waitress Megan happily..."

Rebecca Zhang

"Went to this place for get together. The service is great, add to that great selection of cocktails. The gang loved the cocktail options. I was..."

Ravi Raj

Milagro Cantina

77/100 (3352 ratings)

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"We went for Saturday brunch. The huevos milagro were the stellar of all! But the enchiladas with mole poblano were also amazing, the mole sauce rich..."

Christian Bhaktan

"I highly recommend trying Milagro Cantinas if you fancy some Mexican cuisine. The food was excellent! I am sure their wait staff are all wonderful...."

Teal Griffith

"I'm vegan and gluten free and they have great options, super nice staff, going back Saturday with my..."

Aubrey Burbine

"Milagros came recommended from a friend and we were so happy we listened! The staff are excellent, and the food was wonderful. Prices on drinks and..."

Sarah Marinucci

"Wonderful service despite the business of the restaurant. Excellent hot food and very knowledgeable waitress. Management very diligent, aware and..."

Sasha Vella

"Throughly enjoyable. Great atmosphere and good food. We would definitely come back when in..."

Steven DeBruin

"Great food, great atmosphere and the customer service was..."

Belinda Marowah

"Great food, strong drinks. Really good service, will definitely go..."

Shawn Robley

"Nice spot with great atmosphere and friendly service. My meal was very tasty and a good sized portion. Great selection of beers including a few..."

Shreya Bhati

"is that delicious? Test test test , I can rate it although I have bought anything.???is that delicious? Test test test , I can rate it although I..."

Xin Xin

"Enjoyed a wide Mexican fare here on Cinco De Mayo. Love the ambiance here and the food even more so. They are always busy so making a reservation is..."

Soumini

"Attended this restaurant after a Blue Jays game. Within easy walking distance of the stadium. We had a group of 6 adults and although we were an hour..."

Madhav Khurana

"Been here only once, In downtown Toronto, its close to the harbour and CN Tower.. Milagro is a mexican food restaurant, so if you love mexican..."

Garry Singh

"Milagros is conveniently located close to downtown entertainment district. Attentive, courteous staff with good service. Food wise I am not sure if..."

Andy T

"Went on a date here over the weekend, always a fun spot. The margaritas are huge and so so so good. The tacos were good, some were a bit over cooked...."

SarahNOM

"Skvely skvely skvely. Takovou mexickou v Praze tezko hledat. Ceska delegace obsypala tohle misto na tyden. Super kombinace ktere jsou videt i v..."

Nokianen

"My friend and I stopped by Milagro in the hunt for good Mexican food and left feeling really impressed by the service. The food, on the other hand,..."

Alex

"Super service and gorgeous ambiance. Kinda makes you wanna take a Mexican vacation ASAP!!! The menu all looked so good. I couldn't choose between..."

PetitePlus, Meow!

"A great Mexican spot in the heart of the city. The place can get pretty busy at lunch so it's not the quickest if you are on a time crunch. Food is..."

Cris

"Always great food! Good service. It is hard to find an authentic Mexican place that doesn't look shabby. I've been here twice and never been..."

Ams

"This restaurant has changed my perception of Mexican food .. We thought Mexican is all about salsa and beans .. But there is more to it after..."

Rushi Trivedi

"Had dinner at Milagro on a saturday night. The p k ace was busy but we were able to get a table. We ordered the guacamole and chips to start. Its..."

Linda Matarasso

"The food here is fantastic and quite different from fast food tacos and burritos. I highly recommend their happy hour from 3-6 on weekdays where you..."

Alison L

""The restaurant looked especially appealing in the summer months with its large patio on John - woven chairs filled with guests on sunny..."

IS Palette

"This place truly takes me back to my childhood when I was a gringo in Mexico. Even though I'm not actually Mexican nor have I ever been there for..."

Isaac Soussan

"Great Mexican joint in downtown Toronto. If the weather is great, you could opt to sit at a nice patio on john street. The decor is excellent and we..."

Akki

"Amazing guacamole and unlimited tortilla chips. Has a commercial vibe but the food makes up for it. Red sangria is pretty good. Once went for the..."

Lisa

"Been there for lunch, tried Pascado Rodrigo, fish tacos and tamarindo in drink. All the foods was really good and perfectly hot n spicy. Enjoyed..."

Suhaib Faizy

"Awesome. Not sure why people complained about the poor customer service because that certainly was not our experience. We arrived early for our..."

Amanda.gordon

"Great Food As Always!. Third time at this restaurant and the food was delicious as always. Servers are extremely pleasant and helpful in choosing..."

Donnadeas

"Authentic. The only downside to this place was the service, our waitress wasn't very friendly and a little forgetful, in part because she doubled as..."

Mellissa Horner

"Great meal. I had a very nice meal at Milagro. The margaritas come in two sizes; the small will seem refreshing, but the large will more than..."

John

"Fantastic. The food is so fresh and beautifully prepared. There were 10 of us and everyone loved it. Service was attentive and good. Recommend it..."

Paul Smith

"Good. Went here for lunch with my husband, my parents and my brother. We all had something different and everything was good. I had the Tacos..."

Nicole

"Friendly but not very efficient staff. Service was slow. Ordered the meat combo platter plus some apps and that was enough for 4. Pretty sizable..."

M

"Good, not great. Its nice to go to a more sorta up-scale mexican, as most mexican places are very casual. Note, this place is not very formal, just a..."

Gggast

"Beware of outdoor seating! Homeless folks will swipe food/drinks right off your table as you dine. You won't even have a second to react! We actually..."

Red19

"Been to the Queen st location and the food was definitely tasty and well priced. The cucumber margarita is worth a try...."

Mujju

"Food good! Booze good! Matt..."

Evan Eisenstadt

"The food is delicious and the service has always been excellent. Great food and a great..."

Heather Rivlin

"This is our second time at Milagro in just a couple weeks. But when you’re craving Mexican and looking for a good meeting spot in Toronto’s..."

Saladfeast

"The craze in the food industry in the past year or two seems to be all about tacos. It could get a bit repetitive, but the Milagro Cantinas offer..."

Food Sisterhood

"...looking for a fine dining experience with an articulated vibe and menu that emphasizes regional Mexican specialties. My father was in town for a..."

Dobbernation

"I just love Milagro! I could have an enjoyable time on a light spring day sitting on the patio or even on a wintery day inside. It always has great..."

Samantha

"This is one of my staple Mexican restaurant to frequent. The staff is very attentive and prompt. The guacamole is a great starter to order. The..."

Moiza Saeed

"Been here a few times... Food was very good. Had the guacamole and the tinga burrito. Service is a bit slow and a bit pricey. I would definitely go..."

Domenic Scaturchio

"With three very successful locations around the city, Milagro Cantina is one of the most widely-recognizable and respected Mexican restaurants in the..."

Abbey Sharp

"Milagro is an authentic, cozy restaurant filled with beautiful Mexican culture and décor. The restaurant is located in the middle of Toronto between..."

Andrea Chan

"Great Mexican joint in the Downtown Core (Entertainment District to be exact). Though the place does give off the "commercial" vibes. Expect to see a..."

Justin Doshi

"It is pretty evident that Toronto foodies love their Mexican food. It seems to be something we’re always striving to find. The next best taco, ..."

Toronto Guardian

"I had a long walk after work to a Mexican restaurant called Milagro for dinner with some of my coworkers. I ordered the pull pork taco and some..."

Gumbo

"The craze in the food industry in the past year or two seems to be all about tacos. It could get a bit repetitive, but the Milagro Cantinas offer..."

Food Sisterhood

"An incredible experience eating here last night! We called to see if they had a table of 5 and the accomadated us with ease. The place is beautiful,..."

yaramarie palacios

"The outside is nothing like the inside in a good way. The inside looks very traditionally Mexican, larger than expected and yet cozy. The staff were..."

Yasmin Servat

"Good tacos, but the spicy margarita was fantastic, I could use more! I enjoyed it all. Bill adds up quickly, but worth it. Don't be situated..."

Talid Jalbout

"The cheesecake flan was very good. I really like flan (less so cheesecake) and my partner really likes cheesecake (but not flan), and somehow, we..."

Xinran Wang

"Loved the customer service. loved the food absolute delicious traditional Mexican food. The churros were so fresh and good. I loved everything. Cool..."

Shristee

"We went here a night ago and enjoyed a delicious dinner. The food was good and the service spectacular! There are a lot of options on the menu and..."

Ryan

"This may have actually been the best mexican restaurant I've been to. To start we got some guac and salsa with chips which were some of the highest..."

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