Cali Mexican Grill

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Hey it's fast food that's fast and tasty! It's a mound pound of food. I'd take this over some kind of golden arches or some royal meat about day. My only nit pick is nothing to do with the food, but the seating areas could be better optimized to accommodate even more people. Those stools just aren't the most comfy. read more

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Vincent L.

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Kinda like a Chipotle or Qdoba, but it is cleaner and more personal to the customers Burrito and quesadilla looks good. You select you ingredients, they will put it on the tortilla and then they will put the meat on it after and grill it. I do wish they dump more meat and toppings in my quesadilla, it taste good but not filling enough. Overall a good place for a quick bite to eat. read more

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We were looking for a quick, cheap and cheerful lunch. Cali Mexican Grill met our criteria and provided us tasty and plentiful meals quickly and for reasonable prices. Our bowls were custom cooked and garnished using fresh ingredients. We planned to eat at one of the communal beaches on the premises and were a little surprised when our orders were provided in carry out containers. It turns out that was prophetic, portion sizes were generous and while I powered through mine, my spouse brought her leftovers home. A good experience for us. read more

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Great place if you want a quick bite and don't want to line up with the crowd in Yorkdale Mall. Their menu is quite simple, choose you protein and whether you want a burrito, bowl, tacos or quesadillas. Price ranges from $10-$12 pre-tax. An extra 50￠, if you want guacamole, which I find the price extremely reasonable. I got the steak burrito with whole wheat tortilla, refried beans, corn, lettuce, coleslaw, cheese, salsa, guac, sour cream and cali sauce. I would say flavour-wise the burrito was average, but it was definitely hefty! It looks like they jam pack their burrito bowls too! Kudos to their food and hygiene protocols, everyone who prepared the food wore gloves. They had a very steady stream of customers on a Saturday at around 1pm. Lots of food delivery app orders too. read more

Cali Mexican Grill - Steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Chip D.

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One of the best fast restaurants I've been to (i'm a chef) it's super clean and efficient. I love ordering from there and watching the well choreographed system they have. From ordering to watching them prepare and cook. Very impressed, Oh and the food is outstanding. I would give them 10 stars. Definitely one of my favourite restaurants. read more

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I came here based on the reviews on Yelp and I didn't want to go to the busy and annoying food court at Yorkdale nearby. I had an excellent vegetarian burrito bowl with grilled sweet potatoes. Everything was very fresh, a good selection of toppings (including pineapple!), the portion was very big (had to save part of it for later), and the staff was very friendly. Excellent value too. read more

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I was super excited to discover another quick and tasty lunch spot close to my office. It's in a bit of a weird spot; I only just realized it was tucked in off of Dufferin just south of Orfus Road. I've been a few times now and I usually get the bowl option, which is basically a burrito without the tortilla. It's a lot like Chipotle's, where you choose your fillings and select your choice of chicken, beef, pork, fish, shrimp, tofu or just veggies. It's nice that they have so many choices. Everything tastes really fresh and they aren't super stingy with the ingredients - although I did have to say "extra" cilantro a few times to get enough. read more

Cali Mexican Grill - Al Pastor (pork) Bowl with added guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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First time here so tried the works. Got a beef quesadilla, grilled chicken cali fries, and fusion chicken bowl. The quesadilla was good! Filled up well and green sauce with it was great. The grilled chicken cali fries was ok. The fries were very soggy since at the bottom of the bowl but didn't have much flavour either, and same goes for the grilled chicken. The fusion chicken was great! Looked amazing and filled to the top. Definitely a dish I would order again. Overall, after experimenting a few dishes would go back, and reorder just a few. read more

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Esho Y.

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Amazing and fast service, very clean and tastes magnificent. Definitely would recommend to anyone who enjoys Mexican food.

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It's similar to the other burrito bowl places except you can choose what style you get your protein cooked in. We got the buffalo sauce chicken and veggies nachos. They have about five different varieties/sauces in which the meat is marinated and cooked. The buffalo chicken was delicious, spicy and added The flavor. We got the guac and sour cream as well. Highly recommended. It was about $26 for a chicken bowl and veggie nachos. Absolutely worth the money. read more

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Alex S.

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The best burritos I've ever had! Anywhere! They don't skimp on meat or other toppings either- their burritos are massive! I usually cut it and eat half right away and half a day later. I love their beef, it's very moist and melts in your mouth. Love it! read more

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Stacey S.

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Awesome food. Very underrated. Fresh ingredients. Clean facilities. Highly recommend the burrito and quesadilla. Angel who works at this location is an angel! read more

Cali Mexican Grill - Best Burrito! Better than the competition! - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Du T.

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I came across this place as I was looking for a decent Mexican resto near Yorkdale. First time I tried the burrito bowl with steak which turned out like "pulled beef" texture and was not a fan. I came back and gave it another try but with shrimp this time and I was not disappointed. The shrimp was pan fried so nothing was burnt and tasted amazing with a drizzle of hot sauce. However, the food preparation rather took long only because the staff was focusing on prepping food for online orders which is why I decided to remove a star. Other than that, this will be added my favourite list!! read more

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Alexis B.

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You MUST try this place. The quality of the food was absolutely amazing. I have searched high and low for a Mexican restaurant in north york where I can get a burrito bowl with pineapples on it and I have finally found it. The food was so fresh and delicious. I ordered the steak burrito bowl (with pineapples) and I was not disappointed to say the least. It was the perfect combination of sweet and savoury. The meat was grilled to perfection, the guacamole was fresh and everything was perfectly seasoned. I ordered the mild hot sauce because I am a complete wimp when it comes to spice and that sauce still packed a lot of flavour. 12/10 and better than chipotle. read more

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Lauren B.

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Reliably good Mexican delivery (I've never actually been here, only ordered in). The ground beef burrito with all the fixins is very tasty, as are the chicken quesadillas. And I always complete the meal with churros and caramel sauce, and I usually end up scooping out the last bit of caramel sauce with my pinky finger because life is short, right? read more

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Shaheed S.

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If taco/burrito was a family business- Cali Mexican Grill would be the younger cooler version of chipotle. I say that because they follow almost the exact same formula- even the seating and layout. The menu is eerily similar as well. However what impressed me was the toppings that they had that was different from chipotle. Like the pineapple and cilantro. Also the option to put "crunchie" which is basically toritlla chips crumbled onto your burrito. The place was shiny and shimmery and sooo soo clean. I am a fan. read more

Cali Mexican Grill - nice toppings - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Cali Mexican Grill - fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My wife and I ordered the fish tacos. We have had them many times before and they have always been good. This time, the toppings were very sparse, and they no longer come with nachos. No nachos and very little toppings = a very empty feeling box! The fish was still okay, but knowing what this consistently used to be, they seem to have fallen a long way. I don't think we will be returning. read more

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Lexia R.

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I absolutely love Cali. Food is amazing for a late night quick snack or meal. In love with the quesadillas and poutine. Burritos are also great but would choose quesadillas over the burrito. Staff is always nice and crack jokes. read more

Cali Mexican Grill - Chicken Quesadilla and Poutine - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Good spot for if you're in the mood for Mexican. I always opt for the fish bowl and its amazing. They aren't cheap about the quantity of fish they add and the toppings make it extra tasty. Ive also tried the taco's which are equally good. read more

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Sarah M.

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Enjoy take out from this place! Nice portions! I usually order a burrito bowl with chicken and pork to go. Lots of great options to go with the meal. They have coleslaw which is sooooo good, guacamole for an extra cost (you don't get that much), and hot sauce. I love heat and it's pretty hot 7/10. Portions are reasonable, actually very good on the protein department. The reasons I give it 3 stars is because of taste. It's just meh. read more

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Meg C.

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Came across Cali whilst trying to find a quick spot to grab some good close to Yorkdale and found it on Yelp (of course). Ordered a steak burrito, boyfriend got chicken I believe. Now, in Toronto we have Burrito Boyz which has gone downhill in the last few years, we have Mucho Burrito which I find overpriced, and a few other chains. Cali has easily been the most fresh tasting burrito I have had in Toronto, and I honestly thought about it for days afterwards. I can't wait to go back and try other menu items. Highly recommend. read more

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Gary G.

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Fresh ingredients, friendly staff! A good overall atmosphere. Our food was hot, fresh, and plentiful, for not a lot of money. Definitely recommend this as a quick "go to" lunch or dinner spot! read more

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Kristina P.

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My boyfriend and I ordered fish tacos and we both enjoyed them tremendously! I was unsure if they would be enough for me and they were filling and delicious! (My BF also agrees!) we also got the churros-and they were SO YUMMY! Good food for great prices...which is not easy to find....thank you for a scrumptious dinner, we will be back! (We ordered online and our meal was ready in under 20 minutes!) read more

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Renee R.

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Really good! I got the fish tacos and they were excellent. Loved the available sauces and toppings I was pleasantly surprised. Definately worth a visit read more

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Sam B.

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This place is fairly new and a little bit of a weird location but is needed as there is hardly any similar places nearby. The food is excellent though and I think it's better tasting than even Chipotle. I usually get the chicken or beef burrito. They seem to cook the food well and it tastes great. Hope the good quality food continues on in the future. read more

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Got 4 items to try today for take out, plus some churros for dessert. Had the fish tacos, pork bowl, chicken burrito and ground beef quesadillas. Our favorite was the fish tacos, followed by the ground beef. The pork and chicken were both a bit on the dry side. The portions are huge and there's a ton of options to choose from and ingredients were overall fresh. Churros were a bit dry and tough on the insides. It's not totally authentic Mexican, compared to some of the dishes we've had whenever we go south of the border to the US. Overall an ok place if you're in the area. read more

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Nice place. Ordered one fish and one grilled chicken tacos, both are very yummy. Materials are very fresh too. Recommend.

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Nathan W.

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Ordered: Chicken burrito Pork Al Pastor burrito $8.45 each. Guacamole extra $1. Fresh ingredients. Big burrito. Very clean. Very modern design. Reasonably priced. read more

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Ali H.

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I ordered a burrito it took 1 hour for delivery. I live 4 min away from the restaurant. And at the end my order was missing 2 toppings I choose. That was an horrible experience. I'm done with Cali! read more

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It's funny when you find a place with so many great google reviews (hundreds), & you try it & it really does live up to it, yet there are a few of these outlandish negative reviews. You have to take into account when you read reviews, some people are just miserable as &@$# & can never be pleased, & some are just trolling because they wanna see the world burn. It would take a really bad experience for me to give a place a zero, I've come across that a few times, this place definitely doesn't fall in that category. My wife & I have eaten Cali Mexican Grill in store & ordered at home on Uber Eats a few times, & have yet to be disappointed. It's also pretty comical when people try to slag a place, because it's not as good as the country of Origin. I've been to Mexico many times, tacos are fantastic, the Al Pastor amazing....they invented it, so it's kinda to be expected, but that doesn't take away from the Quilty of food you get here. Is it Mexico? No of course not Is it still pretty good & worth trying? Absolutely. I was gonna give Cali 4 stars that's where I see them, but to offset the negative reviews of a few clowns that toss out zeros, without any clue of the implications that can have onon buisness, especially one that doesn't deserve it, they get a 5 from me! read more

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Francisco R.

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Was in Toronto on a business trip and stumbled across this gem. This place is as legit as the food spots in Southern California where I have lived for 12 years. It's perfect food if you are on the go and want to get a great meal at a good price. Highly recommend this spot. read more

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They supposed to close at 10. But I tried to buy something at 9:50.m but they didn't want to sell anything. I'm very disappointed

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Was super excited to try this place out as I love a good fish taco and didn't want to go so far to Satisfy my craving. My review is for the fish taco alone as I got 3 if they and wished I didn't. Fish was stale tasting, tasted like oil, hard, for sure not fresh. Almost tasted like it was previously fried and was refuted when I ordered it. Not a cheap place for quick taco, and a oily one at that. Never again. read more

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Grabbed lunch here for the first time. It's like Chipotle but better, the pineapple and red pepper in my burrito bowl was a great addition! Will be back again! read more

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Updating my review because after an order was made incorrect to two days ago, I've been trying for two days now to contact a manager but every time I call he's busy or just stepped out or is on the phone. I even instagram messaged and have yet to get a response. It's been two days of this now. Good customer service was obviously a fluke the first time I went and this is what it's actually like: unresponsive. Try this place out and pretend like it's a game of roulette: you might get good service, you might not. read more

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Rishika Reddy I.

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We got food delivered from this restaurant today. The fish tacos were amazing. The chicken bowl was also good and portions were large. I didn't know there was such an amazing Mexican place very near to my place. Looking forward to eat at the restaurant someday. read more

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I got the beef burrito and sweet chilli one. The burritos were huge. Really good flavour and loved the variety of toppings they had. Were very fresh. So glad they opened up near my place. Will definitely get them again. read more

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Toby G.

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Very disappointed in this restaurant and their delivery through Uber waited over an hour for our two Mexicans bowls and all we got was salsa and chips When we called them to enquire they say oh sorry we didn't give it to the driver We were too busy No offer to send it just oh sorry Will not ever order me go there again read more

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The superior version of Chipotle. Great staff. Fresh food. I have literally tried everything on their menu and it is all delicious. I would eat here everyday if I could. My go to is their steak bowl (pulled steak is incredible). Churros are to die for. Seriously. Love it here. read more

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Mark S.

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Incredible food - why are there not more of these??? Make a downtown location ASAP please. I have had both the shrimp bowl and the chicken bowl on separate occasions and both were A+ Place is clean and clearly well taken care of. read more

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3250 Dufferin Street
Toronto, ON M6A 2T3
Canada
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(416) 603-6800
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http://calimexicangrill.com

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Hours

What time does Cali Mexican Grill open?

Cali Mexican Grill opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Cali Mexican Grill close?

Cali Mexican Grill closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.Cali Mexican Grill closes at 11:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Wed, Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMThu-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Cali Mexican Grill serve alcohol?

No, Cali Mexican Grill does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Cali Mexican Grill have TVs?

Yes, Cali Mexican Grill has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Cali Mexican Grill have outdoor seating?

No, Cali Mexican Grill does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Cali Mexican Grill have parking?

Yes, Cali Mexican Grill has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Cali Mexican Grill have free WiFi?

Yes, Cali Mexican Grill has free WiFi.

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Cali Mexican Grill is a quick-service restaurant developed by three life long friends with an unprecedented desire to serve flavourful Mexican cuisine. Inspired by the exceptionally rich Mexican food culture within California, we are proud to provide our diverse clienteles a unique experience through unswerving service, quality, and design.

History

Established in 2017.

Cali Mexican Grill was developed in 2017.

Meet the Manager: Max A.

Started by three life long friends who had an unmatched desire to serve savoury Mexican cuisine. Through several years of culinary experience, they understood the significance of quality, service, and design - which is why they developed Cali Mexican Grill.

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Blanco Cantina

4.4(7 reviews)

7.2 km•The Annex

April 18, 2026: Dinner with my Al…read more Our server "Milalia" was a very upbeat server & delivered service to our table very well. The other servers were equally as polite. We had the chips & dips ($14.00) to start. They were excellent. Nachos with Guac, Pico de Gallo, refried beans & salsa. They were all super tasty & so were the hot sauce that came with the table. I recommend the Chiluba Sauce...very Smokey (Pic attached). I had the Diablo Shrimp ($24.00) Fajitas with extra shrimp ($6.00). This entire meal was simply FANTASTIC! There was nothing about this meal that didn't hit the spot. The ambiance was casual with great Mexican theme decor. All in all this was excellent & a definite do over.

Haven't been to Blanco in a while so thought I'd check out the happy hour today. It happened to be…read moreTaco Tuesday so that was a bonus!! The birria tacos with side of guac & chips was perfect! The tacos are well-seasoned and flavourful. Highly recommend. Staff is friendly! They are starting up their trivia nights so check them out!

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Hacienda las Américas

4.0(74 reviews)

8.1 km

The tacos were really good and the people who I assume were the owners were so nice to us. The…read moreplace itself was kind of small, but the waitress helped us move the tables together so that we could all sit together. I got two orders of the pork tacos and one order of the steak taco. Everyone in our party ordered different things from the soup, to nachos, to chimichangas. I also tried the tamarind drink and the mango drink which were interesting as I don't normally order sugary drinks.

After all the rave reviews I was pretty hyped to try this place but was overall a bit underwhelmed…read more The food itself was fine - I've definitely had much better tacos in Toronto, so given the mentions of authenticity in the reviews I was surprised the food turned out pretty average. The pastor tacos were pretty good but the carne asada was just average. My friend is vegetarian and they ran out of vegetarian options so they literally made him tacos out of frozen broccoli and carrots, which was less than ideal. Drinks were ok, but lacked balance in flavors. Overall the service was just too slow. From food coming out, to getting our bills, it all just took way too long. Overall this place is fine to try once if you're looking for a casual bite, but don't think I'd come back here.

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Mexican cuisine

Wilbur Mexicana

4.1(647 reviews)

9.6 km

Must try the fajitas!…read more Went to Wilbur Mexicana for the first time and I regret not coming earlier. Loved the atmosphere. They had a fantastic sauce bar! Everything we ordered was delicious. The baja in the baja taco was huge. I really appreciate that the tacos came with chips and the fajitas came with guacamole.

Fresh tacos, great flavor, and a fun atmosphere. The fish tacos were definitely the highlight. Fast…read moreservice and a good spot for casual food downtown

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Gus Tacos

4.0(106 reviews)

8.5 km•Kensington Market

Small little store front in Kensington market with a nice quiet shaded patio in the back. You have…read moreto go through the store go up few steps up behind the order counter all the way to the back Hidden spot. Ordering was quick and you can see the cooks in the back making the food. The tacos were fresh and delicious meat filled to the brim with mild and spicy sauce of your choice and wedges lime to enhance the flavor. Chips were deliciously fried. Quick delicious affordable meal can't go wrong. So many choices of fillings. Can't wait to go back to try the fish, shrimp, mushrooms tacos.

Date of Visit: May 18th around 1 pm Location: Lakeshore and…read morebrowns line Order: Veggie and beef burrito with guac and chips Dear Gus Tacos Management, I am writing to express my severe disappointment and distress regarding an incident that occurred with my recent order. I am a strict vegetarian due to deeply held religious reasons, and I specifically ordered the veggie option. Unfortunately, my order was either switched or completely mislabelled by your staff. Because the packaging indicated it was the vegetarian item I ordered, I ate the food, only to realize too late that I had been given beef. This error is not just a minor order mix-up; it is a serious violation of my religious dietary restrictions that has caused me significant personal distress. As a food establishment, accurate labelling and order verification are critical responsibilities, especially when customers trust your menu to align with their religious and dietary needs.I request that management investigates how this cross-contamination or mislabelling occurred to ensure it does not happen to anyone else. I expect a prompt response regarding how you plan to handle this error and prevent it from recurring. I am utterly surprised as I have been ordering and been there so frequently and it is one of my fav spots. I have no words. Sincerely, Dolly Chandriani

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Birria Broth

La Chilaca Taqueria

4.4(65 reviews)

8.5 km•Kensington Market

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So I have tried them a few times and each time the quality and taste has been spot on…read more Located in the heart of Kensington market this is definitely a hidden gem tucked in a store with a few different eateries. So each time I have their shrimp and beef tacos. All tacos are served in corn tortilla freshly warmed and stuffed with your preference of meat topped with amazing sauces and vegetables. These tacos are super moist and flavorful. The best part is that they have maintained their quality so well over the time. Last time I got three tacos and they totaled to $12. Next time I definitely want to try their fish tacos. The staff is friendly and they make the order pretty quick. Lots of street paid parking in the area. Kudos to the team for creating such a following even though there are a few very popular taco joints close to them.

had a shrimp taco ($6) and quesadilla ($10). it was okay, lacking a little bit in flavour personallyread more