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    Birria Catrina

    4.3 (18 reviews)

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    Elsie Z.

    I always walk past this place and I'm surprised I haven't tried it sooner. Birria tacos has always been on my try list since it became popular a few years ago. I got one birria taco for $6. Although it was expensive, it was really good. The taco had a nice corn tortilla flavour, the beef was tender and paired really nice with the birria consomé. Loved how it just tasted very authentic. I would order this again if I wanted a quick snack.

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    Hank K.

    Classic Birria Tacos done right. I thought their Yonge and Dundas location wouldn't be as good as the Kensington one, but I was wrong. It was just as delicious and fresh. This place is an amazing late-night grab if you end up in Dundas Square past midnight. Quick service - and the vibe is, you know, Dundas Square lol.

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    Kimberly O.

    If you're in Canada and craving something unforgettable, birria tacos are an absolute must-try. The tender, slow-cooked beef drenched in rich, flavorful broth, paired with crispy tortillas, creates the perfect balance of textures and taste. Every bite is packed with savory goodness, and dipping them into the consommé elevates the experience. A true game-changer for taco lovers--don't miss out!

    Combo - 3 tacos and 2 quesadillas
    Teresa V.

    Fantastic!! Fast service, delicious food, and quite affordable! Can't ask for a better combination My date and I both really enjoyed their tacos - flavourful, crunchy texture, and the hint of freshness from the parsley/onions! Their hot sauce was actually spicy and the dipping sauce gave it that extra umami flavour that brought it all together Would highly recommend! Can't wait to come back to try their other options

    Pizadilla $12, Birria Ramen $17
    Barron Cedric T.

    They have probably one of the best quesadillas (Pizadilla $12) we have tried in the city. I also loved their Birria Ramen ($17), which is a surprisingly good Mexican-Japanese fusion. The beef came out extremely tender. The server was very pleasant in helping take our orders. It is just a little upsetting that the order can take long. We waited for a little over 10 minutes for our number to be called. I do understand that the food needs to be prepared fresh and cooked thoroughly. It is a food cart/truck and order to-go setup, and I was expecting the order to take a little quicker.

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    Jared R.

    Decent Birria in a very very busy part of Yonge Street. Very small stall that does Birria tacos, gringo sandwich and even Ramen. The consume was good and the salsa quite strong. Decent little bite for $6

    Combo 1 5 tacos - 2 with cheese and consommé
    Janice Y.

    Delicious birria tacos stall right across from Ryerson (now known as the MET?... I still need to get used to it). I shared the combo of 5 tacos (2 included cheese), consomme for dipping and a pop. Pretty cheap and filled two of us up with ample room for dessert. The area is an outdoor hub with other food stalls nearby, so getting a seat can be challenging as it can be busy. However, if it's warm, grab a seat on the steps of the University.

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    Good food, hot and ready, quick options, people are nice, right next to the train station

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    3 years ago

    Love this place. If you're nearby and hungry the birra Torta is delicious. Grab a jarritos to wash it down & that makes a good lunch.

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    3.9(503 reviews)
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    The food was awful. I ordered the vegetarian enchiladas, and I've never had enchiladas served with…read moreraw zucchini and carrots. On top of that, the entire meal arrived cold. It got worse. When I went to the basement washroom, I swear I saw what looked like the end of a mouse's tail sticking out from under the door. Needless to say, I completely lost my appetite. When the waiter asked how everything was, I told him honestly that it was terrible. I had only taken two bites, and there was really no response. I wouldn't have wanted a replacement anyway after that experience. I also had some fruit bites, and about 10 minutes later my stomach started gurgling. By the time I got home, I felt awful. I was shivering, felt like I was going to throw up, and had to rush to the bathroom. It honestly felt like food poisoning. And I still paid for my meal Unfortunately, I can't recommend this place.

    Visited this spot as its close to the museum and Casa Loma. The strong reviews looked promising so…read moreI decided to book a reservation here. The place is a bit small so it can be a bit tight so I would highly recommend having reservations if you have a large group. Tacos: The soft and the crispy tacos were both delicious. The tinga chicken and the beef barbacoa were juicy and full of flavour. The portions was fair, the quality was a standout and tasted quite authentic. Overall, I really had a great experience at Playa Cabana, totally would come here again to try out their other dishes.

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    Quetzal

    4.3(152 reviews)
    2.1 kmKensington Market
    $$$$

    Winner meal of our Toronto trip. Being from California, didn't think of having Mexican food in…read moreCanada, but glad the Michelin star lured me in. I left a super fan. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 4 ($US 150 for a good amount of food and drinks at this caliber is a steal) Opentableable: yes but not later Return worthiness: yes Eve award: best fine dining Mexican pizza, best service I've had ever, best trio of meats I've had Highlights: - Mexican pizza (aka tlayuda toloqueña): phenomenal invention and best thing I ate the whole trip. Fresh crispy tortillas combination of so many ingredients and melded well together from green chorizo to dollops of white bean to slices of carrot. 5 stars - Pork (pork secreto al pastor): most tender pork ever! Brined then sous vide and finished grilled. Surprise onion compote was wonderful plus slices of grilled pineapple. 5 stars - Duck (dry aged Hudson Valley duck breast) : I've had HV duck many times before but this is one of the most standout duck breast I have had. Tender not gamey at all and in a lovely sauce. I love duck and cannot comprehend why this blew y mind, but I'm happy it did. 5 stars - Hanger steak (prime hanger): cooked perfectly medium rare with a creamy au poivre like sauce on top. My friend would have preferred to be asked how it was cooked and she had to stick to the end pieces to be less pink--but I loved it the way it was. 4.75 stars (wonderful but I had to separate it from the others) - Chocolate mousse (spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate): light and airy but deep in chocolate flavor with a sponge cake made with honey that mimicked honeycombs. Another surprise hit. 5 stars - Scallop ceviche (Hokkaido scallop ceviche in a leche negra sauce): tender bits of scallops with avocado in what I equate to a black taco seasoned sauce made with ground up ingredients. 4.25 stars - Sweet potato (coal roasted sweet potato): large tender pieces with char and greens around. 3.5 stars - Atmosphere: open fire everywhere with the kitchen right out there, high energy in the low almost cave - like white stone dining room which was very unique - Wine: great - Abraham: delightful, fun, and well educated waiter who answered my dorky questions about the food - Utensils for each course: loved it so there was no mystery of what you were supposed to use to keep you out of any Pretty Woman situation - Service overall: outside of the waiter, every single person was amazing. From the people presenting our dishes, to the ones constantly wiping our tables, to the individual who chatted with us as we were waiting for our friends before we left. I dine out a lot and this was top notch impeccable some of the best service I have ever had at any restaurant anywhere. I can only think of Alinea that could top it. Midlights: - Cocktails: majority are mezcal which is understandable with the cuisine and smokey theme, but I'm not a mezcal person so options were minimal Lowlights: - Creepy dark basement bathroom

    Quetzal is my absolute favorite restaurant on the planet (not that I'm a major world traveler by…read moreany means, of course). My wife and I just recently completed our 4th visit to this Michelin-starred masterpiece. We did make the mistake this time of sitting at the Chef's Counter in the middle of summer with the fire grills going, but it's such an amazing experience to watch them all be pros at what they do that it makes you forget about the sweat. Sitting at the bar is also equally fun with the engaging bartenders. The service and the ambiance of the long, corridor-like place is just incredible. The darker lit atmosphere gives it a really intimate but welcoming feel. And every server or bartender or chef we've talked to there has been equally friendly, knowledgeable, and down to earth. We also absolutely love the fact that virtually everything is naturally gluten free (perfect for those with celiac!). This time around, we got the mushroom and shishito peppers (I don't even like mushrooms with the firm texture but these ones were insanely tender I would happily eat them whenever), tuna tiradito, empanada, and bone marrow and shrimp (not sure we've ever had bone marrow before or that we'd get it again, but it was definitely an interesting flavor and not a disappointment in the least). We also had a solo regular sit next to us who happily gave us a piece of his tlayuda which was maybe the best of what we got the entire night. Dessert was the coconut nicuatole, which was the perfect cherry (or pineapple) on top of another perfect dinner. In the past, we've also heavily enjoyed the scallop ceviche and coal roasted sweet potato and our friend also raved about the whole seabream. Their cocktails are also on point and the tasting menu with drink pairing is also hugely fun but come ready to leave stuffed because it's a LOT. Best restaurant ever and I can't wait to go back again!

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