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    Birria Catrina

    4.1 (49 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Birria Taco
    Ranique M.

    So here is what I will say, now that I've been to multiple Mexican spots with birria, these guys don't pack the tacos as much, however, they have been the most flavourful beef to me based on everyone else's. The consome was good, but the best, but again that beef was amazing! Real filling tacos and worth the visit. There is about 20 seats in there and the food came out fast! It was great service. It felt like I stepped into little Mexico in there with the decorations and music videos in the background, it's a great vibe in there.

    Carmen G.

    Come here when you're craving birria tacos! It's located inside a food court, take out only style spot with other food vendors in the establishment. Located in Kensington Market of downtown Toronto. Was craving for some birria tacos and found myself here since I was already in the area. Getting the birria tacos of course comes with the best part of the consume, which I usually drink as soup. We got four birria tacos and it came with a bunch of limes and salsa verde as well. The tacos could've had more of a crunchy exterior to it but overall it was so good dipped in the consume. The spot inside when ordering does get smokey and smells like oil frying up some delicious foods, not just from this one stall itself. So don't be surprised if you come out with your clothes and hair smelling like oily foods. Overall, a great spot to check out if you're in the area and want to go for a food adventure!

    Devante B.

    Birria Catrina had some tasty tacos but they couldn't have been better, the service was perfect which had me a little sad that the consome didn't do the Birria tacos justice. However, a great spot, would definitely go back because I did enjoy them but being from Chicago, I've had much better lol. In the heart of Kensington market, you can find Birria Catrina on a lively street with lots of people, and you can smell the food from the outside. I will double back next time I'm in Toronto, hope it's a better experience.

    Lisa B.

    I had heard about this place on a few lists of great birria tacos. My partner and I were strolling around kennsington and decided to stop by. It's basically fast food, and it's take out only. Everything is also birria related, which was perfectly fine with me. Their portions were really big and great prices. Very filling and leftovers to take home. I love that the consome isn't too spicy. I tried the pizzadilla. It was really good, but they use flour tortillas. Some of the cheese inside wasn't melted, but it was still good. I've now learned that I prefer corn tortillas with birria. I had wanted to try the pizzadilla for awhile, so I'm glad I had it. I can't wait to try the birria ramen next.

    Combo 2
    O'Rion Y.

    Wonderful food, amazing quick service from kind people, and a super cute set up on the inside that'll make you feel right at home!

    Alex H.

    So delicious we couldn't even grab a photo of the entire dish before digging in! Such a great spot in Kensington for Birria!

    Vanity H.

    These were good! I was surprised that they didn't have cheese on it when we first ordered them. We had to give them back and were charged more to add the cheese. Another downfall was that the tacos were already made on the stove. The service was quick of course because of that. They were sitting there and I'm not sure for how long. The shell was a little stale though. But at the end of it all the birria was decent. The grilled onions on the side was a nice touch. The restaurant in in the middle of Kensington Market within a space that has other restaurants as well so it gets pretty crowded in there. Not really much space so we took our tacos to go.

    Laila A.

    The best birria tacos and Ramen I've ever had. Augusta street has a lot of food. There's so many options. This Mexican spot caught our eye because people were ordering the Ramen. So glad we stopped. It's so flavorful and you don't get tired of it like some Birria that is too strong. It had beef inside. Tacos were amazing too

    Combo 1 for $22
    Dilys C.

    Came here to give the birria tacos a try to see the hype. We ordered Combo 1 for 3 people to share. The wait was 20mins, no problem - just explore the market. The combo comes with 3 tacos, 2 quesadilla and a drink. Presentation looks amazing and we liked the crunchy shells! The quesadilla tasted better with the cheese toppings. However all the tacos meat itself lacked flavour. I would say this was a good try, but it feels overhyped to me.

    Combo 1
    Kimberly M.

    Best birria tacos ever had! It has been hard finding authentic mexican food but this location hit the spot. Their birria was soft and had a lot of flavor. Had to share this combo since it had 2 queso birria and 3 birria tacos. Definitely recommend!

    Combo # 2 - 5 tacos + consume + a can of pop
    Ada L.

    Birria Catrina is located in Kensington Market in a small food court that serves Latin American eats. It is a small food stall all the way to the back of the space. I had heard about birria tacos and it's increasing popularity in the city and had wanted to try them. Specializing in birria tacos (using beef), Birria Catrina, is a family owned small business serving such tacos, which originated from the Mexican state of Jalisco. I ordered through a food app for pick up at the food stall to avoid waiting. I opted for the combo #2 (5 tacos, consume, and a can of pop). My order was made in a reasonable amount of time and was ready for me when I went to pick it up. Food wise, the tacos were delicious! The taco shells weren't crispy anymore since I had to get takeout and bring home to eat due to the weather and current pandemic restrictions. However, even with non crispy taco shells, the mixture of the meat with the condiments and the consume worked well together and was definitely a flavour explosion on the tastebuds. I'm still thinking about the tacos as I type this! My partner also enjoyed the birria tacos and even asked me to get some for him next time. Definitely a new way for me to eat tacos but love the consume and everything about this place. Do go check them out if you have the chance!

    Combo #1 with medium size consome (broth) at the back.
    Jessica L.

    I was seeing birria tacos all over social media, so upon a quick search on Yelp, found this place and decided to give it a try. We went for pick up, and realized this is located inside a small food hall at Kensington market. I was a bit horrified at how many people were cramped inside the space even during COVID lockdown...felt like I was risking my life for food. I would highly recommend just getting delivery. Anyways, decided to order combo #1 which comes with 3 tacos and 2 quesadillas. They are pretty much the same thing except the quesadillas comes with cheese (which I think could use more of). The tacos are filled with tender beef slow-cooked in a rich stew with the corn tortilla fried until crispy. It also comes with a small container of broth which you are supposed to dip in. I thought it wasn't going to be enough so I ordered a medium bowl of broth ($4) as well, which was actually totally unnecessary. Unless u want to save it for later or drink it straight. The flavours were bold, and surprisingly the tacos didn't get soggy even after I dip it in the broth. The taco size is actually pretty decent. The combo can feed 2 people who aren't big eaters. Personally, I prefer tacos with different toppings. But this was a good sample of birria tacos, which is what they specialize in. For more food photos, pls visit Jess.feed.me on IG

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    Victoria M.

    Hands down, the BEST birria spot in Toronto. The meat is soo tender & juicy. I always get quesadilla because I like cheese as well. Parking is a little hard to find in Kensington, but it's SO worth it.

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    first time having birria! the consumé was delish, the taco shell itself was a little overwhelming just given that it was double layered.

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