Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Vancouver

Sal Y Limon

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"Date night with my Gift of Life Shirley loves going to eat! Amazing service good..."

Marie Ann Purdy

"I wrote a review on Sal Y Limon three years ago when we first tried this place, so I thought I’d write a revisit post. We’ve been here countless..."

CuriouslyCarmen.com

"Best tacos, burritos and quesadillas I’ve had outside Mexico, which we go to every year.We come here for dinner as a family 2-3/month...."

Sporting SCP

"Holy lineup Batman!!! This place was highly recommended by a friend and she definitely wasn't wrong i ordered the Barbacoa De Cordero(Roast lamb..."

Fart's Pfotografy

"One of the best burrito spots in Vancouver. So amazing. It’s the real deal. Be prepared to wait occasionally but damn it’s worth the wait. Only..."

Connely Farr

"• located along Kingsway close to Mount St. Joseph hospital; also where Bale sandwiches is• parking is extremely challenging in this area, I..."

KOOkiecream

"Very good food, affordable prices with a bustling ambiance. Ordered the spicy pork quesadilla and it was not only cheesy but the pork was marinated..."

Gourmet By Association

"This is one place that I'm not worried about recommending to almost anyone! It's the trifecta of tasty, inexpensive, and quick! There really isn't a..."

Martin Derige

"3.6/5 Taco!!! You need to try these cheese added taco. I had a beef tongue taco, the taste was so good. Crispy at the edge, soft on surface. In..."

Helinpo

"Phenomenally authentic Mexican food with vibrant decor.Great tacos at a reasonable price. They have a huge selection of salsa you can add..."

B & E

"Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had!! Rivals my favourite go-to Mexican place in New West. Parking is a challenge! So many different sauce..."

Jen

"Alas, I am back – but on the other side of the country, for now. I recently relocated to Toronto (like 6 days ago recently) and have spent the..."

Caviar & Kebabs

"Sal Y Limon is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Vancouver. Located on the corner between Kingsway and Fraser – across from Osteria Savio..."

NOMSS

"I didn't expect it's a self serve restaurant but it turned out okay. Line up at the front and grab the menu yourself to order. Lots of choices. ..."

AC

"Cheap tacos! Regular tacos are around $2.50ish. The specialty ones like shrimp or fish tacos are a bit more around $3, still a great deal. Love their..."

Fiona

"The food here is amazing. I stopped for a take away lunch during work and the wait wasn't too bad considering how busy they get. The shimp tortas is..."

Adrian Tavares

"Great little self-serve Mexican joint tucked in the corner of Fraser and Kingsway. Lots of choices to choose from..was hard to decide! Tried the..."

604fOOdie

"Tacos are a food made for the gods, and sal y limon has appeased the deities themselves. Their tacos affordable, being priced at around 2-3 dollars..."

Thefoodeater

"Parking here is kind of a struggle, but the food is pretty good! my favourite would probably be the fish taco, its a must try but they have plenty of..."

Shemomedjamo.yvr

"Love this place!! The food is reasonably priced, so tasty and the restaurant itself is great! Sometimes the line up can be 45 mins to get your order..."

Review Queen

"The intersection between Kingsway and Fraser is home to many popular Vancouver eateries. But one Mexican restaurant, Sal Y Limon, draws the crowds..."

FOODGRESSING.COM

"Very efficient and friendly service. Lots of choice on the menu and ways to customize your order. Great atmosphere and very family friendly. Food..."

NeverSayWhen

"Such great Tacos. Decent price and great quality. My partner felt there was too much onion, but for me it was great. Good selection of Mexican beers...."

Chaz Barker

"○order first and sit down/ full service not applicable○good food/ my favourites are beef tongue taco and shrimp taco. I like the diabla..."

Nomnomnom

"Amazing! They have a huge selection on their menu and the prices are so good. Parking can be a little difficult, and you might have to wait in line a..."

Stupidweeaboo

"Amazing taco @ low prices. They have a lot different sauces that you could try. Extremely fast service. Will definitely recommend to others...."

Joe

"Booths? Half-booth along some walls.When I dined: 3pm on a TuesdayNoisy? Not reallyCandies with your bill? NoLives up to it’s..."

Toren Atkinson

"Some of the best tacos I have ever eaten. All the salsas were awesome. Hot one was hot. Wish we had a place like this in Calgary. So fresh...."

Kevin Nelson

"Their tacos are so authentic it makes you feel like your in Mexico. The art on the walls is beautiful and some of them are for sale. The horchata is..."

Justine

"This particular gem of a Mexican restaurant is located in Mount Pleasant. Along with some interesting Mexican fare are a number of sauces and some..."

Evan Connolly

"The only question on my mind in coming here was "does it live up to the hype? Hell yes it does ! This is one of those gems that I live for. ..."

Laughingman

"半自助式墨西哥餐廳Sal y Limon這名字發音是“Sal E Leemon”，譯意為salt and..."

Sunny Wong

"Best Mexican food in Vancouver. Authentic as it gets in Vancouver (I am from Mexico). Great taste, variety all at a reasonable price. Always look..."

William

"I came here for lunch recently and loved the lamb torta sub. The tacos were not that great but will certainly be back for the torta sub. It's..."

Chowdown

"This place is a pleasant surprise. Definitely gives off the fast food ambiance which is not a bad thing since the service is faster. Tacos are a..."

Food Adventuress

"Been to many tacos places around Vancouver and this is still my favourite. It used to be more of a hole in the wall, but it has now been renovated..."

Lammie Loves

"I have been meaning to come here for ages. Heard so much about it both through friends and zomato posts. I got three tacos. A lamb, a pork, and a..."

James

"Good flavour and atmosphere. I found myself wishing there was an option to have fries as a side. I found that meat was used sparingly but given the..."

Chunky

"The Burrito Vegetariana is to die for! Delicious! Since I discovered Sal y Limon and went sooooo many times. Everything tastes great and the quality..."

Olli

"Ok the line up was huge here and I gotta figure out why. When I finally reached the front door I could hear bachatta music. Then I grab a menu and to..."

Vancity Food Guy

"Honestly. There are about five restaurants in Vancouver that seriously sing to my foodie heart and this one just joined the ranks. You cannot get any..."

DanoRama

"I love this place! Quick lunch,Super fresh, and amazing Mexican. The closest I have found to the tacos I had at a shack on the Baja! My..."

TessaNickel

"Sal Y Limon, I’ve heard so much about this place and finally I decided to give it a try. There’s always a line up here when I glance in from my..."

Greatfoodmediocrecompany

"I absolutely love the horchata drink. It's nothing like I've tasted before. There isn't a lot of meat inside the burrito but the rice has enough..."

Lower Mainland Muncher

"We were lucky to get to Sal Y Limon right before a massive lunch line-up formed, and with good reason; fresh ingredients, generous portions and a..."

Jian Reis

"Tacos? Yes, please. Expect fresh, crunchy ingredients, flavourful salsas, a chilled-out atmosphere and Dos Equis. The burritos looked fat and..."

Kristia Van Heerden

"Oh my god, best burrito! Easily as big as my face. Really good soup of the day and their tacos are fresh and tasty. Lots of options and clearly a..."

Chelsea Quinn

"Yup. Top notch. Reasonable. Large servings. Great tasting. Fresh. A new favorite.I have to say the same thing again because a review has to..."

FaceFirst

"Place is always awesome. Gets busy right after opening so be prepared... The food here food never disappoints..... I really love the el pastor and..."

Janice Fairbridge

"Sal Y Limon is a nice bright place but gets crowded very fast. They have you place your order at the counter, give you a number, and then the servers..."

Sampoorna Biswas

"Better taco places in town. The food wasnt too memorable. Hence the reason I would only go back if there isnt a line up, but wouldnt wait to..."

Cecilia

"This beats La Taqueira hands down!!! Their Vegetarina burrito was soooo yummy! I also had a side of their home made chips and tried five of their..."

Pork_ninjas

"I tasted the best burrito ever! I had their carne asada burrito and I was shocked at how massively big it was and how fresh the veggies and meat..."

Everything But Weddings

"Delicious authentic Mexican food. The line could get really long and the restaurant could get really loud when it's packed. We always get the al..."

Benzypooh

"I've never had a bad meal here, the line ups have been much more reasonable since they expanded-- but no matter the line up, the food is so..."

Joanna Butler

"Mustang Sal Y you are top notch. This place never ceases to delight me. The wait is worth it and when you think a taco's just a taco, you take one..."

Goodmealhunter

"Tasty quesadillas and tortas. This was my first torta experience and it will definitely not be my last. Lots of vegetarian options and delicious..."

Michael

"The place was packed at 8pm on a Sunday night. No wonder, the food was great. New favourite restaurant when coming in to Vancouver. I enjoyed my..."

Harry Kirlik

"Sal y Limón has a basically clean space but once it gets busy (around 6pm, maybe peaking at around 7pm or so) clearing tables becomes slower. This..."

Simon

"Lamb tacos?! Sauces galore? When we heard this place served the best tacos, we were a little sceptical of the hype. Wrong. Sal Y Limon definitely..."

Fork.it

"I am going to be completely honest here - I have no photos of my lunch because it looked too good to wait. And we're talking about me (aka picture..."

Sophia Rizos

"Why I love this place: cheap authentic mexican food! I love the deep fried fish taco 👌 so good! Would I come back: yes!! Would I..."

@annanguyen_

"Hey guys! Welcome to a review of Mexican food in Vancouver. Today we have a visit to Sal Y Limon. Do the traditional pinche style tacos here promote..."

Nosh And Nibble

"Atmosphere was fun and lively and the staff friend and helpful! The food was good, very nice! Liked the huaraches - first time I've had them. Very..."

Iven Tse

"Good food. Service can be slow at times, but definitely worth the wait, some of the best mexican food in..."

Nick

"Forget about Taco Bell and Taco Time. That's not Mexican food and I couldn't be happier than Vancouver has finally started to get some more authentic..."

Michael Kwan

"Ordered the fish taco and the al pastor (pineapple pork) and thought it was amazing. Incredible price and tons of super spicy sauces to choose from...."

Karin Kam

"Untrained staff have no idea what they're doing. Sorry to say but trying to phone in an order and speaking to someone who doesn't know English is..."

Letto

"Twice in a week!. Since last time i been here they renovated the place. still pretty tight space. Dont remember the food being as good as these last..."

Jamesto41

"Not amazing but.... I like the small business atmosphere and simple food. Plus it's..."

Samantha Bruin

"Tortas!. Delicious tortas - highly recommend the "mega sal y limon" torta!!! Always a line, but moves pretty quickly. The tacos are nothing..."

Foodielover

"Wow!. Get the lamb tacos. Best taco I've had in Vancouver so..."

Facebook User

"Great food, great atmosphere! Best Mexican in Vancouver hands down! Will go back again and..."

Samantha Winter

"Great burritos. I tried at least a dozen Mexican restaurants in Vancouver, and I found %99 of them to serve mediocre food. In the best case scenario..."

Megreen

"Quality and value. The wait is worth it. If there's a lineup, it may take a while to get your tacos but I find no one seems to mind because they know..."

Carvinmartin

"Always a fave spot for mexican food in Vancouver! So glad they have more locations now! The food is amazing as always but my fave are always the..."

Samantha Liang

"Best and freshest Mexican food I've had outside of Mexico and California. Super friendly staff and beautiful..."

Bear Blackhorse

"So very, very good! Very generous burritos and delicious guacamole! Super taste, great choices! We look forward to coming back and dining at the..."

Marcy Oakley

"The food is great as always bur customer service really poor, the cashier in the front is like a robot she said that same line to all the customers,..."

Liliana Lau

El Camino's

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"Great food..great service..let me in for a drink before they were open..thanks for a great..."

Aaron Wilson

"Love the food the atmosphere got to get there early or be prepared to wait...always a great..."

Donna Lorimer

"Staff was very friendly and the food was..."

Maria Aerts

"Dave and staff made our night! Wonderful people, delicious food and a vibrant ambiance...."

Jackie McCaughan

"Great service.....food was really good!!!! The drinks tasted great and..."

Meg Haggerty

"AMAZING service, FABULOUS food. Highly recommend..."

Laura-Kate Iveson

"Terrific food and customer service. Great atmosphere. Also wonderful place to go before going out for..."

Kerry Swartz

"I go to this place almost everyday. Its the best. *wink..."

Neir Girris

"Mount Pleasant is probably the most hip part of town, so of course that’s where you’ll find a hip Latin American street food joint called El..."

Erika Golem

"My first time having Pisco Sour, it was deeeelish. There's eggwhites, does this mean I will be buff? only time will tell . Vegetarian tacos w..."

Angel Liu

"If you're into easy parking, service with a personal touch, handcrafted margs with a shot of fresh green zap-juice that you won't find anywhere..."

Hanna H

"After our epic Cuban meal at Pambiche in Portland, we immediately came back to Vancouver and looked for restaurants that served Cuban food only to be..."

Penny And Rusty

"Wicked little hipster Mexican joint on Main. The arepa was the glowing highlight if the meal and are an absolute must have, however the muscles were..."

DanoRama

"Don't know why we haven't been here for dinner before. The restaurant has a great vibe to it, though a tad loud for me personally. But it was not a..."

Cam

"Unique and tasty Latin American style food. Crepioca is a must try! So is Paso de Queijo. I don't like the steak stir fry as much. Seems like..."

P,T&M

"I've been wanting to try this place out for a while now but never got around to it. This time though, I was in the neighborhood delivering some..."

William G. Hernandez

"Got some takeout from this place yesterday. Be warned it is a bit of a wait for takeout so I'd call it in first next time. The vibe of the..."

Schisari

"Super delicious!!! One of the best Mexican restaurants I`ve eaten at IN THE WORLD. Must tries are: The Crepioca (prawn crepe) and The Vegetarian..."

Tara Lopez PG Radio Prince George

"Chicken enchiladas and crispy chicken tacos are must haves. The steak tacos come in close second. Service was on point and our margaritas were..."

Big Tex

"This is hands down my bfs favorite brunch spot. It's only open for brunch on weekends and opens after 5pm on weekdays. Service is great and it's one..."

Nom.nom.nom.

"Greaaaat place on Main Street, the best of the Cascade Group. Amazing atmosphere and decor. I have come here a few times - come for BRUNCH and get..."

Samantha Bruin

"Heeeeeeey. This place has some tasty brunch! I need to come back and try the rest of the menu. I had the hash... I always order the hash everywhere...."

James

"i love this place. the tacos are awesome! chimichurri on the beef taco is off the chain. I always order at least 3 orders whenever im there. I also..."

EatmyWords

"Love this place! Awesome tasty sharable food - except no sharing the gambas arepas- too tasty to share.Friendly service. Good..."

Knife And Fork

"The best tacos and margaritas in Vancouver, in my humble opinion. Great for dinner with a friend or a date night, but always struggle with..."

Kate Bouchard Senkow

"Very chill and laid back. My girlfriend and I tried this place out and it's really nice. Music and ambience was chill with the candle lighting. Steak..."

Vancity Food Guy

"I had plans to meet Mac-n-Cheese for lunch but no actual destination in mind. After some back and forth over text I suggested El Caminos as I’ve..."

Drunken Noms

"I've heard great things about brunch at el caminos and it's so close to my house there was no way I could go another weekend without trying it! I..."

Murielle

"Om. Nom.. Loved that I could eat brunch where they serve up humanely-raised meat, organic free-range eggs and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Got..."

Sarah_massah

"Great brunch, service.. Great brunch options. Eggs were perfectly cooked and service was great for such a busy place. Will definitely go..."

Mario Rossi

"Great place!. Great little place on Main Street. The best chicken wings I think I've ever had...sweet and spicy...amazing. Great atmoshpere and the..."

The Guys Dine Out

"Yummy brunch. I came here with a few friends on Saturday early afternoon and this place was packed for brunch. There was three of us and we sat at a..."

Pork_ninjas

"Love this place. The food is so tasty ! I've been there twice in one month. I've tried most things on the menu because I was lucky to go with two..."

Foodie On The Run

"Amazing Amazing Amazing!!!! GREAT FOOD! GREAT ATMOSPHERE!! GREAT SERVICE!!!! Gluten free options that are entirely edible and enjoyable!! I have yet..."

MainStreetFoodie

"Come to El Camino about once a month for dinner. Wait on Friday and Saturday nights can be long, even for just 2 people so super sad the patio is..."

NancyW

"Good food but slow service. The restaurant looks and feels like a bar but the atmosphere is pretty good. I went for brunch around 12:30pm on a..."

Juky

"Went on a sunny evening and really liked it. We had a few tasty margaritas and each had a bocadillo (I had the fishOne and my hubby the beef)..."

M.K.

"Great food. Visited El Caminos in October. Delicious food, even better wine!Taco Tuesday is a great deal and delicious! Tacos were Sooo..."

No More Gluten For This Newton

"YUMMMMM. Went here the other night with some girlfriends. Great funky little place. The food is cheap and delicious! Although portions could be a..."

Amee

"Brilliant. I just discovered this place and I'm sold. The food was top notch. As were the drinks. I found the portions small, but filling. The price..."

Maxwell Grayson

"One of my favourites. I come to Latitude fairly often and have never been disappointed. The food is consistently delicious, service is attentive but..."

Megs

"Delightful!. My boyfriend and I have been going here at least once or twice a month, and it has been a great experience each time. The appetizers are..."

KC

"Great food, great drinks, a little pricey. I've come here a few times and have enjoyed it every time. Staff are super friendly and they know their..."

Restezen

"Superior Seafood at Latitude. My wonderful boyfriend took me to Latitude last night for a special birthday dinner. I knew nothing about it, but I did..."

The Fledgling Basement Foodie

"My new favourite. I went to Latitude with a friend for the first time last week and found the food and service outstanding, a welcome addition to..."

Bob Nichol

"Needs work!. My wife and I checked out Latitude last week. We went on a weeknight and there were a few tables taken. We were seated in one of their..."

Lunch Warrior

"El Camino's is another restaurant that was featured on You Gotta Eat Here. We went there this past weekend around 12:30pm and found parking right in..."

Juky

"I would recommend coming here, but don't bother with the appetizers. Just come here for the entrees and..."

Brian Lau

"We all remarked how Latitude seemed like a hidden eatery on busy Main Street as we were surprised by our enjoyment of the meal based on limited info..."

RICKCHUNG.COM

"We ended up at what was then Latitude, but is now called El Camino, and that was lucky for..."

There Is Always Room

"A couple of Fridays back, a group of six of our friends decided to try out a new restaurant for dinner, and I managed to get us some last minute..."

Victoria

"So I was looking forward to try the newly opened Latitude Restaurant. There was some apprehension as the reviews have been mixed but I wanted to give..."

Senses Inspired

"Exciting, contemporary, comfort..."

Melody Fury - GourmetFury.com

"Great place for cocktails and has a solid food menu that has many items you wouldn’t see everyday. Staff is always on point and very friendly...."

William Fitzpatrick

"This is an excellent joint for Mexican cuisine, focusing on street style dishes. If going here, the “Pan de Maize” or cornbread is a MUST. It..."

Esfar Zuhayr

"El Camino serves some of the best drinks on Main. Their Pina Colada is the best. Their corn bread is second to none. Calamari delicious. I tried..."

Spike Luk

"Came for drinks and we had Micheladas, pina colada, calamari. The calamari is fresh and soft. Must try. Pleasant atmosphere, awesome customer service..."

Michael H (RuggyRat)

"WOW. The service was fantastic; warm and attentive without being overbearing. The flavours we're delish and the vibe was..."

Alan Lensink

"The cornbread with the side of burnt onion butter is delicious. I don’t go out of my way to add corn to my meals, however, based on reading the..."

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