Latin cuisine: the best places to taste it in Victoria
7 restaurant menus in Victoria, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Ordered take out, ended up staying to eat in restaurant and it was amazing felt like I was back in Mexico!! Our new favorite Mexican place for sure!!..."
Cheryl Serpanchy
"The food was so delicious and authentic! The guacamole and the beans are a must have. Very friendly staff, great family owned restaurant. Cozy and..."
Nicole Rojas
"Excellent service and delicious food. The staff were very enthusiastic and kind and the portion sizes were perfect. Would definitely..."
Kristen Wilson
"Exceptional Food, polite staff. I’ll recommend everyone I know to go here. Thank you for a wonderful dining..."
Jennifer Hansen
"The hosts are great and the food has always been excellent. I even got them to cater a small bbq and they did an amazing job. Fresh, delicious food -..."
Hanaa Saeed Sheikh
"Amazing food and great service. Ricardo is always smiling and greets you warmly food comes out fast and tastes so..."
Kim Kierkegaard
"It was like being back in Mexico! Truly amazing flavors and wonderful service. I can't wait to keep going back so I can eventually try everything on..."
Maria Spadafora
"Our family just ordered take out and absolutely loved it! Customer service was great and staff was very friendly! Food was full of flavor and so..."
Marisa McLean
"Best Mexican food in the whole Victoria. My wife and I enjoyed delicious taste of Plato Fiesta. The best choice for those who are new to Mexican..."
Михаил Соколов
"Great atmosphere, family place. Fresh yummy food! The quesadilla rocked my..."
Tony Canevaro
"Best margarita ever! Food and service was amazing also. Will be..."
Mandy Wojcik
"Delicious authentic fresh Mexican food.
Ricardo is super attentive, funny and a fabulous host.
Best Mexican restaurant in town!
Thank you..."
Jenna Carter
"Walked in the door and immediately felt like we were in Mexico. Delicious food and beautiful decor. Everything was amazing! We will definitely be..."
Roslyn Tanner
"I usually eat Texmex style. Was such a different experience eating authentic Mexican food. I feel like I entered Mexico once I went in that store...."
Abdelrahman El Ashmawi
"This is a great family owned and operated authentic Mexican restaurant. The food is delicious, the price is good vs portion size and the service is..."
Carlos Rendon
"Very friendly staff and amazing food. Has real authentic and family feel to the place and service. Reasonably priced. Thanks for the suggestion, the..."
arun george
"I came here with a group of six for drinks and dinner. The food was DELICIOUS and the service was fantastic. I loved my dinner, it was so filling I..."
Bronwen Black
"I highly recommend this restaurant! They have amazing authentic Mexican food. There were tons of options for vegetarians as well which was great and..."
Alina Hardy-Francis
"The food here is always good. Very flavorful. It's a family business and they really care about the quality of their food, your experience in their..."
Alison Mclean
"Super delicious! Real Mexican food outside of Mexico, made 100% from scratch. If you want real Mexican food but can't go to Mexico, then go here...."
Jintia Ross-Van Mierlo
"Food and staff was excellent! It felt welcoming and of home. The enchiladas mole were the best I've ever had. Service was quick and good. Highly..."
Xin Nyx
"We had a wonderful dinner here. The service was amazing, and the menu was very authentic.
Margaritas are also beautiful. I hope the people of..."
Mara
"Join Host Ricardo as he greets you at the door, offers to teach you Spanish, and settles you in for fresh, homemade Mexican Cuisine. Won't be popular..."
Chris Beveridge
"If you like Tex-Mex food, go to Taco Time or Taco Bell, if you want AUTHENTIC Mexican food, you must go to La Tortilla Mexicana, Ricardo was an..."
lui vrsix
"Most amazing authentic Mexican food. I keep coming back for more, about 2 times a month! Totally worth it, service with a smile! Look at these..."
Seth
"I've been here so many times now. It is always a good experience! The food, the people, the decor. If you haven't been here have to check it out...."
Amanda
"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 6 STARS IF I COULD!!
Best place for Mexican food on Vancouver island by far. I HIGHLY recommend this place. Everything on..."
Caleb White Filleul
"For years I've been taking my dad (he's mexican) to a bunch of the local Mexican places. Everytime we went he would always be disappointed since the..."
"I had the chicken enchiladas and they were awesome.. I was craving the beans and rice and they did not disappoint � service is very friendly, the..."
Sandra Hunt
"The best breakfast I have ever eaten. Walked in on a whim and absolutely loved it. The cesars were incredible and we both had eggs Benny that was..."
Jessika Bbj MacLeod
"Great food - great atmosphere - friendly and attentive staff!! I will definitely go..."
Leanne Krauss
"Wow, what a hidden gem. Lovely food and friendly staff. Top..."
Paul Roberts
"Great new place to check out for breakfast/brunch! Totally a funky old town vibe with a Mexican flair. Try the pancakes....amazing taste combo....or..."
Tracey Leibel
"The best breakfast in Victoria. Hands down, soooo..."
Jro J Schuurman
"Was a wonderful expiri3nce food very good the place very clean and cousy nice service nuce location and a new way to enjoy mexican..."
Patty Molina
"Great food and wonderful people. Such a nice..."
Barb Brennan
"Delicious! Have only had brunch a few times so far, and it's been amazing! Looking forward to try the rest of the menu! Great service..."
Cinzia Cimmino
"We were in Victoria for 3 days, and ate here twice, if that is any indication. Lol You have not truly lived until you have had their cornbread French..."
Maryann Stigen
"Favourite place in town for breakfast, love it here!!..."
Renee Leighann
"The El Porko Benny is the yummiest Benny I've ever had,..."
Robert Geary
"Didn't know what to expect, when we got our food, It was amazing.
Highly..."
Barb Cameron
"Touristing around the area as it was close to our air bnb. Decided to check out this place out since we noticed there was a lineup around 1pm on a..."
Janice Tsai
"Ended up at our third choice (Jam, then John's both too busy) ... and so glad we did!! This should have been our first choice. Almost no wait, the..."
Stephen Khouri
"I had a rare Monday off and we happened to be downtown so we popped in here for brunch. I'd heard good things and my expectations were exceeded. From..."
Allan Lloyd
"Beautiful food - again. Breakfast that is consistently delicious. Waitress was professional and knowledgeable - with perfect timing and..."
Ashley W
"I decided to try the harvest breakfast and it did not disappoint! It was a tasty dish with a hint of spice that gave it an extra kick. I also loved..."
Bergodat Kräutergraben
"An absolut gem!! If you're looking for a phenomenal brunch accompanied by great service, this is the place for you. The food quality is out of this..."
Moe Bagheri
"Great place. The food was excellent. They have a really cool courtyard in the back. The food was very filling and tasty. The breakfast burrito was..."
Jora Nijjar
"Delicious and buzzing place. The staff were warm and friendly, and very efficient. Appreciated how responsive they were when we were joined by an..."
Bill Sims
"We enjoyed a Saturday morning breakfast here with friends. The food is exceptionally flavourful with great presentation. So much great..."
Kim Rhindress
"Very few Mexican restaurants have the right touch and atmosphere. This is an incredible gem right on Victoria harbour. Food is amazing and the decor..."
Alicia Haneine
"Great way to start out our day. Food was hot, fresh and..."
Dwayne Eberly
"Breakfast was great. First time I've asked for medium poached eggs and actually got medium poached. The breakfast was definitely one of my tops. Our..."
Shawn Lammie
"All I can say AMAZING. The food was excellent, the pork enchiladas had a delightfully sweet taste to them, beans and rice were delicious as well. The..."
Miklosch Sander
"You’d never expect to find authentic Mexican flavors in Victoria yet we ventured and were not disappointed.
Service was great and the food was..."
Israel Muñoz Cavazos
"Nice spot for breakfast. Little benches at the front of the building for when you’re lining up. The service was excellent, from suggestions on what..."
Charlie Wang (CharlesLanding)
"Came here after our original brunch plan spot had a super long wait. Man am I glad we came here- new go to brunch spot! The service was great, and..."
Emma Domay
"Maybe my new favorite breakfast restaurant in Victoria! Amazing food with perfect portions, extremely tasty and impeccable service. You won't be..."
Patrick O'Keeffe
"Amazing food. I got the chiliqueles which pulled pork. Sooo good. Had to try the cornbread which was fantastic. Great overall dining experience. I'm..."
"Excellent taco pitstop! They're quick and who i think is the owner is super nice. Ive also ordered online takeout too. Very convenient. Love the..."
J-doug131
"Great food, amazing salsas! Really pleased to see multiple vegan options :) staff were friendly and all of the food was super flavourful and..."
Rachel Jacques
"Love ! This! Place!This is a duplicate listing for "La taqueria." These are amazing Mexican street-style taco. The..."
Wyatt A
"After several weeks trying to avoid falling in taco-temptation, my cousin and I went inside La Taquería with the determination of eating as many..."
Tidanesands
"A great place for quick tasty Mexican tacos. Lots of veggie options, including the brand new selection of burritos added to the menu!! Fish tacos are..."
Sharpy
"Good selection and very reasonable prices. Delicious flavours. Lots of free extra salsas/toppings. Cheese quesadilla is the best. Service is friendly..."
NeverSayWhen
"I love the tacos here. I find them to be the most authentic that I've found in Victoria, along with all the trimmings! They even have Horchata...."
DC Inc
"Love la taqueria pince! Their Baja fish taco is delicious and the beef tongue and cheek are amazing! They have the best guacamole. The staff are..."
Facebook User
"Stopped by La Taqueria Pinche before a film and we had a really good meal. The service was friendly, the meal came out super quick and the food was..."
Peckish
"Went to a couple places for tacos tonight due to a mix up and one of our friends went to another taco place down the street by mistake. . . However,..."
Littleherc
"Damn that was good! Got it before the line went out the door. Authentic tacos with tasty fillings. The salsas are unreal. I had picante medium, and..."
Lizzie590
"Super yummy tacos at a great price! I love that you can mix and match the tacos as well, so you can try them all with one order to find your..."
Jennifer Dempsey
"Super hip joint. Staff was great!Reasonable prices. We tried 8 different types of tacos. Beef cheek was the clear winner! Will def return. Worth..."
Wannabefoodie
"Best tacos in town. Authentic style tacos that come quick and reasonably priced. Add a little mescaline Margarita for a mid meal buzz. Highly..."
Fat Kid
"La Taqueria is a recent arrival to Victoria from Vancouver. I have eaten at both their Vancouver locations (waiting in absurd, but worthwhile line..."
Byrun
"In the heart of Victoria's crowded taco district a new contender has arisen. Being a vegetariano myself mexican food always has had a special place..."
Sdillon
"Great place for some great tacos 🌮 😋 We have dined here several times now, and as of late, for the Happy Hour menu. Tacos are big and filling..."
M Gill
"Aye yaye yaye! Lunch was everything we could ask for. Fast service and really yummy meals. We had the fried chicken burrito, fish baja tacos, beef..."
Jacqueline Ross
"I have this a 5 star, based on the whole experience not just the food. The food was very good, especially the fish tacos, but could easily be a 4 out..."
Andy Britner
"In and out quick for our first try at La Taqueria. The space is pretty cool with the exposed beams and venting overhead, the bar and kitchen being..."
Jessie James
"The tacos were super delicious! I’m super happy I tried this place. The tacos were a bit pricey but I will come back. And I would love to see..."
Meg S
"Friendly staff ready to go. Fast fresh food that's made to order, simple and Delicious! I would recommend, fun..."
Dan S
"Great value tacos! Super friendly service. Recommend to go during happy hour. Overall I liked the tuna and fish one the best. Their tortillas are..."
Wang Shulu
"All the taco choices are very special and delicious. There's also a wonderful cocktail menu. The BEST is the positive manager and our favourite..."
P J
"We came here recently for the first time. Ordered four kinds of tacos, the fish baja, atun, mole, and campechano. The fish baja was delicious, atun..."
Valerie Yuen
"Lots of seating and many taco choices (vegetarian or meat) and flour or taco shells.
Price is a bit high compared to others but the tacos are for..."
Jennifer Lynn
"SERVICE: Excellent! They make you feel like their long lost friend.
FOOD: Great food! Come here often and always have a good time. Also, they have a..."
Daphne Shaed (ASCII Witch)
"Amazing tacos and cool atmosphere. Would definitely recommend eating here if you are visiting Victoria. The beef cheek and beef tongue tacos are..."
Adrian Sin
"Had a nice time with my friends here, I thought the price is a bit high until I saw each taco is stuffed. But I’ve been there twice, they keep..."
Evany Sun
"Very quick service. Gluten free and vegan options. Fantastic flavors and variety of tacos. Baja Tacos come recommended. Salsa bar is squirt bottles...."
"So good, the 5 taco deal hits the spot, delicious food and good service! the taco soup is equally delicious, spicy and soo tasty! The verde salsa..."
Jaws
"So good. Sooooo good. Definitely try this new outlet. Staff is nice too. Food is amazing. Try the veggie options! Vegan available too. Clean..."
Insomniac8
"See my review for the downtown location! Great tacos, Baja shrimp with spicy verde is where it's at! Great value when you are buying the 5taco..."
Wyatt A
"Fresh, tasty food. Fast friendly service but busy so can be hard to get a table. Take away if needed. It's worth..."
Nolan Bonney
"Some of the best tacos we've had. The meat is seasoned wonderfully, even the chicken. (Which is where most taco shops and trucks fall short, in my..."
Aimee
"Great food. On the surface this place looks like a generic Mexican fast-food style eatery in a strip mall in Vic West. However, the food is..."
Paulcg87
"Tasty, affordable Mission-style burritos in Victoria. The corn tortillas in their tacos can be a little dry, which is a little disappointing because..."
Islander
"Love this place. Pork and shrimp tacos are by far my favorite. Gets really busy around lunch but well worth..."
Matt Magi
"What a surprise. Leaving for Mexico next week and today's lunch was an excellent preview of what's to come. Best in..."
Don Manning
"Good food, good service!. We had a cranky (aka hungry) pre-schooler and toddler on Canada Day, we had heard good things about this restaurant and..."
Beep
"AMAZING!!. Best Mexican food in the city. Owner is super friendly, staff is caring, and most importantly, the food is authentic, flavourful, and..."
Jessica360
"Great!. Went for groceries, but left with La Taquisa instead! The food was fresh and flavourful, a good line up but didn't take too long and seemed..."
Philip Rogers
"Love how healthy their food is as well as being fast and affordable. We loved it so much we had them cater our son's birthday party. They made sure..."
Elishia
"Very good. Eat here quite often while in Victoria. The burritos are huge and tasty, the tortilla soup is yummy. Haven't had a bad meal. Two thumbs..."
PAKALOLO
"Great service and awesome food!!!. This place has everything on my checklist, the food is not only awesome but well priced and the service is always..."
Alexis
"The best. I am always on a quest for great Mexican food when I travel to the southern US. I have been taken to "The place" by locals in numerous..."
Brock Johnston
"Go straight to la Taquisa. Do not pass go. Do not stop for red lights. You must have this. Simple food. Family recipies. Great..."
Dave Of Earth
"Very reasonably priced based on options!. We really like Mexican food and have tried most of the options available in Victoria. La Taquisa is not my..."
MJ And Jessie Atkins
"Pork tacos were fantastic, and that $8 burrito? It's the size of my arm. Great prices as far as I'm..."
Giselle
"Very good food, affordable price. Been here a few times and only the most recent visit did the staff seem very friendly. All other visits they seemed..."
Omnomnoms
"So delicious! Great service (they always remember my name-I don't know if I visit too often or they are just really good at remembering!!:D ) I do..."
Kerry Quinn
"Good burritos, at $8 per for take out I limit my visits tho. Healthy..."
Bang4Buck
"Our office is hosting managers meetings this week. We give the small groups options to order lunch. They chose LA Taquisa, always a favourite. I..."
Danielle Baragar
"Just wow. The taste is amazing. Highly recommended. Ive been everywhere in Canada and this is by far one of the top places for sure. I have Celiac so..."
Rene Berube
"This place is awesome. The food is amazing and fresh. The staff are friendly and generous. I always look forward to coming here and eating a burrito..."
John Mitchell
"Had a great lunch at the Vic West location. I can always count on a delicious meal for a great price when I visit La Taquisa. Best bang-for-your-buck..."
Ed Murr
"Huge fan of their tortilla chips and their Baja fish tacos..we love getting the meal for four. It always has enough for our family of..."
Sarah Hofing
"Their burritos are delicious...when you get a good one. I've had mostly good luck so my burritos were always pretty good. But unfortunately,..."
M D
"I usually get the 4-person family meal. But we hadn't ordered from La Taquisa in a while. Lo and behold, a container of crisp, fresh, finely shaved..."
Roland Stacey
"I don't usually write reviews online but this place totally blew me away! I had been in there once before but I just went in there for the second..."
Harmonie Spalding
"Had 5 tacos and a jarrito for around $15. Price is reasonable. Had pork, chicken, beef, fish, and ceviche with medium piquante spice. It all tasted..."
Joel P
"What a hidden gem — this place is legit. I popped in for a quick bite just before lunch time and in the time I was there, every single customer..."
Braedon Lowey
"I totally love the fast food experience but with the taste of authentic food. It is..."
"Delicious food and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Greatly appreciated the extra care taken to keep gluten and gluten free products..."
Ayla Clark
"I've been going to the Wilson location for about 3 years and we eat there at least once a week. Try the shrimp! The soup great and often overlooked..."
Danielle Allen
"We've tried a few other places in Victoria but this one blows them all away! The Sopes is my favorite!!! The flavors are amazing, chicken mole is..."
Maureen Moen
"Amazing tacos. So fresh and full of flavour. Love the flank steak and pork confit. Go esp on taco Wednesday for an awesome deal. My new go to taco..."
Amanda Lau
"Damn fine tacos! Another Mexican street style taco joint. The Baja shrimp tacos are spectacular and there is great value with 5tacos with..."
Wyatt A
"Tried their baja shrimp taco and the baja fish taco. Liked the baja shrimp better. I went with a medium level spice but it might have been better..."
Esdub
"I love this taco place. We moved downtown and there are 4 taco places within one block of my house - this place is the best of the bunch - strikes..."
JJ
"Sope con chorizo is really good. The gringa with beef tasted ok but not too impressive. it's a place for some quick bites. The chilaquiles are very..."
P,T&M
"Have been to this place a few times. I have not been disappointed. It is tasty and cheap and cheerful. I prefer it for take out versus sitting..."
M. Kroh
"Chorizo burrito rocks. I love the chorizo burrito here, it has deep flavours and is a little spicy too (their hot sauce added = perfection) The..."
Foodiefolife
"Quite good, but could use some tweaks. My wife and I went to La Taquisa for dinner Tuesday, March 31.We arrived about 840 and were greeted..."
Jeremy
"Tasty burrito made for a giant. After reading the reviews and seeing the place busy every single time i pass by, decided to give this place a shot. I..."
Yağmur Akbulut
"Pretty good. Good prices, good soda, nice look. did not like the corn tortillas however, they were dry and just strange. burittos on the other hand..."
Rosco
"Delicious. Fresh, affordable, and fun choices. The sopas is delicious. I do wish their guacamole was less..."
Teddyhodson
"So amazing!!! Best tacos around. The food is so fresh and..."
"Great place for affordable tacos. Quick, tasty and good service. Had the chicken mole burrito and it hit the spot. Will be..."
Melanopsin9
"Tacos were great and fresh! Liked the menu style, but the staff members at the till were rather rude and short tempered with first time customers..."
Ceecee
"Great for my young family! We'll definitely return!. Visited the Blanshard location tonight for dinner. We all were first-timers to La Taquisa...."
Michelle1golden
"Pretty good Mexican food. Not as good as Hernande'z, but far from the worst Latin American cuisine in town. We waited to place our order for an..."
YRS
"Love everything here - inventive and fresh. Almost entirely gluten free too in case you need..."
Bneuf
"OM NOM NOM. HUGE servings, i can never finish a burrito. Delicious, and tastes about the freshest i've ever had. Crisp delicate flavours. I had beef..."
JaneDoe
"I didn't know La Taquisa had moved from their cook street location, but when I saw their new location on Blanshard, I had to stop in. It is the same..."
Parker Lang
"There was a time when we weren’t sure what we thought of Mexican food because we’d only had the North American version of Latin American..."
Horsing Around Victoria
"La Taquisa's fresh corn tortillas are so tasty! You can customize the tacos/burritos/sopes with beef al pastor, pork chorizo, chicken mole, baja..."
Cfbnp200e
"The food was amazing. I order the pork burrito and my brother got a beef burrito and we both thought it was amazing. The staff were quick with..."
joesph bean
"Favourite place to go on my lunch break, or for date night. Service is fast. Everyone is very nice. Food is so great. #1 tacos on my list...."
Sadie Watson
"Love the interior style of this cute place. The food was amazing, authentic tasting and fresh!
The price is also just..."
Ch3t
"This is the place to go if you want delicious Mexican food! Excellent every time we go, I recommend the chicken mole burrito. Lots of spice levels..."
James Stewart
"Authentic Mexican food, like for real. I had a giant burrito with Beef Al Pastor. The meat was so soft and tasty, combined with marvelous beans and..."
Andre Vitor Paganini
"I visited day before yesterday. I love such a welcoming staff and friendly customer service. And on top of that food was so delicious. I am..."
Khushi Patel
"Thank you so much for catering our office luncheon today! The setup was very nicely done and the food was wonderful. Everyone asked me where I..."
Joyce Reym
"The owners are a local family and just the nicest people. Always remember your name, hard working... and the food is amazing too. They use high..."
Clay Jackson
"I have never had a bad meal from La Taquisa. I got the baja fish burrito and it's a complete meal all on its own. The service is great. People are..."
Mathew Yee
"Their fish tacos are delicious. I'm pretty picky about Mexican food, but I enjoy having a meal here whenever I visit Victoria.
Props to the staff..."
Melissa Chungfat
"The Good: We tried a variety of tacos and everything we had was delicious. The al paster, ahi tuna, carne asada, and shrimp were all very good. ..."
"Went to visit the truck at the Buskers Festival this week and ordered the 6 mini tacos with veggie chorizo and potato and spinach. Friendly service,..."
Darcy Dennis
"Amazing prawn tacos, wow! Visited the Uptown..."
Todd Jensen
"GREAT FOOD MEXICAN 100% BARBACOA..."
Gloria Amado
"Beautiful day here. Crowded.
We shared nachos with pulled pork. We thought it would be a snack for us but it's a big meal in itself. Didn't end up..."
James Green
"Very good welcoming service, but they forget some things, like spiciness customizations, dips; it’s understandable because they’re really busy..."
Arman Khossain
"Great Mexican food, salmon mango tacos are great on a hot day. Staff were super friendly and happily explained gluten free options. Lovely spot to..."
Aidan Leach
"I loved the Salmon mango taco. So delicious. I had it after I had fish and chips and I loved this way more. Super awesome flavors and lovely view...."
Alliyah Hughes
"I had a great experience at this restaurant! My food was made quickly and tasted amazing, I had the prawn tacos. When I came back the next day, the..."
Juliana M
"Stopped here for a late dinner while staying in Victoria. I loved the atmosphere - you're right on the water. The food was very fresh. Great service..."
Liz Cullen
"This place has some awesome authentic Mexican food. We had the shrimp and salmon burritos. Staff was super friendly,
Highly recommend this..."
Royal U.
"Really Good Fish Tacos. I would definitely recommend this place. I will be going back before I leave the..."
Christina Klarenbach-Harris
"Maybe a bit on the pricey side, but overall friendly service, good food and amazing atmosphere. I liked the mango salmon tacos and the beef was..."
Gobindpreet Makkar
"PROS:
-Friendly and efficient service
-Very fresh and tasty food
CONS:
-None
OVERAL IMPRESSION
I have not been to a food truck in many years. I..."
Herbert Betschart
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