A tiny ceviche A hybrid quesadilla A crunchy taco A great decor Ay ay ay... Campechano... I went with high hopes and walked out satisfied on an average level. I will help you guys out with some solid advise 1. The ceviche portion was tiny and when I mean tiny it was ridiculous I wanted to laugh. $9 dollars really? I am going to say it in Spanish so the owner gets my point "no mame compa" lol..... 2.- The quesadilla. Soggy. You need to leave the tortilla chilling on the flat top a bit more so it gets a bit hard. Texture. Also is this a quesadilla or a taco? Quesadillas have one tortilla on the bottom and one on the top. Simple 3 You can do better with the barbacoa. Keep working on it. Keep it simple keep it real keep it your way.... Best HP read more

Campechano Taquería - Ceviche. - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One of the best tacos in town I have found after moving here from LA Very difficult to find good tacos in Toronto read more

Ordered a guacamole to share, a couple tacos each, and a couple horchatas to wash them down. The guacamole was small, and according to the waitress, one whole avocado is used to make it, which is why it fits in a ramekin w/ room to spare. Since avocados are on sale at Metro, 5 for $3, I'm assuming the huge markup is to pay for the huge amount of time and effort needed to make guacamole. After all, if it was so easy and quick to make, they'd make it fresh right at your table, right? /sarcasm Taste was about as good as you'd make at home. Campechano taco: basically the everything taco, tastes good, but make sure you specify a spice level since the default is about medium which could be spicier than you'd like as my SO learned. Braised lamb taco: better than the campechano IMO, it was the daily special. It was also pretty drippy and could've benefitted from an extra tortilla. Horchata: needs more cinnamon and a bigger serving would be nice. It's rice water after all. Tl;dr: pricey Canadian influenced tacos in a painfully hip interior served by organic, locally grown servers. No al pastor, carnitas, cecina de res or fish tacos. $6 guacamole. For my taco fixes, I'd probably go elsewhere, or I'd just stick to the tacos and maybe a Mexican Coke. read more

Campechano Taquería - $6 for that?!! - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Campechano Taquería makes their tortillas from scratch and tops them with a variety of moist, flavourful, mouth-watering meat options that are good enough to satisfy my tastebuds. There's a cool, intimate vibe in here during the lunch and dinner hours that I personally find very inviting. They've got a decent selection of beverages to wash your meal down with, including beer. Be prepared to stuff your face. Must-try items: Guacamole Tacos: Tinga de pollo (chicken breast), Barbacoa (braised lamb leg), Bistec (sirloin) The tacos range from about $4 to $7, but come in generous portions that are well worth the price. On an empty stomach, just 2 or 3 tacos might leave you stuffed. The staff here are friendly and attentive, and the food comes out rather quickly. I'd put this spot on my list of top 5 places to get tacos in the downtown area, for sure. read more

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Great tacos but the decibel level, at least in the back room, is deafening. Everything is hard surfaces. It's brutal. I've never been to any other restaurant where I left with my ears ringing. Fortunately Good Hombres has 100% of the deliciousness and only 28% the noise level. read more

Uncomplicated and delicious. Came here for an early dinner on a Tuesday. I ordered the guac and chips , the campechano taco( everything taco) and the camarones taco (shrimp). Tacos are $4.5 each The Campechano taco was definitely the star of the night, but watch out for the spicy sauce, it is quite spicy and will leave your mouth on fire. I also tried their feature cocktail with hibiscus tea? it was just meh. Upbeat latin music plays in the background. Enjoy! read more

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A great spot for some tacos! Been meaning to go here for a while and after 1hr in Costco followed by the lovely prime time traffic back to King West it was time!! Firstly, defo aim to go when its sunny and sit outside, the outdoor area is nice and if you can get in the little secluded section you may never leave. On the tacos i had the Haddock Fish Taco, the Steak and Chorizo and the Chicken ones - I warn now do not be as greedy as me 3 of these tacos was too much of course i ate them but 2 is well enough. The fish one was only ok but the Steak Taco was one of the best I have had...the chicken also is a treat so go for them 2. All the ingredients felt fresh and each taco came with different toppings to compliment the meats which which they did perfectly! Absolutely worth a go if your a taco fan, just don't be surprised when you accidentally spend over 100$ PS - The cocktails are unique and amazing, the Pina-Mojito is a must try ...hmmm maybe this is why i cleared 100$ PPS - Get chips and Guac, its good and free refills on the chips. read more

Slightly tucked away from the busyness of King Street, I would likely not have ventured up to Adelaide. And even if I did, probably would have just walked by this joint without giving it another eye as the outside isn't as eye-catching. Glad I gave it a try because the food is definitely worth checking out, and would recommend others to come by! My friends and I split the apps (guac and ceviche) - these were great! The halibut ceviche was very fresh. We also ordered one of each tacos, and a quesadilla as well. MMMM. Their tortillas are home-made, and are so soft and so good. The fillings were plentiful and very tasty as well - the pork belly one (Campechano) is my favourite. The only thing though was the tacos were slightly too spicy for me... However since the business was new, the server noted that they were thinking of implementing a spicy level customization (hope to see that soon). Reasonably priced tacos at $4-5 each. You'd probably need 2-4 to be full. We also split the two desserts offered at $4 each - the coffee flan and this frozen-ish cake (I cannot recall the name unfortunately). I'm not a flan person, but this flan was done very well. Loved the cake as well. Seven Lives Tacos Y Mariscos was one of my top places for tacos, but now I'm adding Campechano to the list, if not even higher. Those tortilla shells! read more

Campechano Taquería - Guac and ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came here Wednesday dinner time with a friend, and we were seated without waiting. I am actually intolerant to tomatoes and dairy, so the only item I could have was their fish taco. I kind of expected I wouldn't be able to eat most things, which I was okay with! I ordered 2, and I wish I had 3! The taco shell itself was delicious, the fish was fried nicely, it had a good portion of cabbage on top, and it came with guacamole/chipotle sauce. I only wish they had more variety on their food menu apart from guac/chips, ceviche, 2 sopes, 10ish tacos, and a pie. But that's only because I have dietary restrictions. read more

Really enjoyed my experience at Campechano Taquería! Food: Tacos were delicious, I tried 3 different types, my favourite of which was the al pastor. They're very heavy on the cilantro so if you're not a fan, let them know and they will not include it! Chips and guacamole were terrific as well. Service: Service was great, our waitress was really knowledgable of the menu and was able to provide recommendations to those who were having trouble deciding which tacos to try. Ambiance: Tucked away in what appears to be a house, a fair amount of seating (bench and table) in the back area as well as scattered tables in the front area along the walls. Mexican-style paintings on the wall. Will definitely return! read more

Not good for vegetarians, they only had one option on the menu (which isn't posted anywhere). It was pretty good, I like the texture of the taco, could have used more flavor. Asked for hot sauce and the server looked at us like we were crazy. Service was slow and rude. We made a reservation and they told us at the time that we'd have 2 hours. Our server came up to us when we still had 45 min left and told us we'd need to clear out in 15 minutes. Which we didn't do. Ambiance was ok, a bit too dim. With so many great Mexican places in the city, no reason to come back here. read more

Campechano Taquería - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Why do they put guacamole on tacos al pastor???? Ugh. Good Barbacoa. Good Jamaica juice. Dubious service. read more

Had a really nice dinner here. We had the guac to start, followed with the shrimp/chipotle and mushroom tacos and a quesadilla. All were well presented, well cooked, fresh and tasty. The hibiscus tea was refreshing. The servers were prompt and pleasant. The ambience fit well with a dinner date. The bill was reasonable. I'm bummed about Sadie's being gone, but Campechano is a great replacement and I hope they do well. I'll be back. read more

Campechano Taquería - Camarones - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There's a tremendous amount of competition in the Toronto taco space, and Campechano's entry is one that has been designed to appeal to the general broad tastes in Toronto. That's not a detriment to the restaurant, either. The sometimes-maligned Tex-Mex is still a success story in America, and California-style tacos are, without question, one of the great fusions of culture (don't @ me). My order at Campechano included two tacos and a drink: the Pollo Al Pastor, Bistec, and a Mexican Old Fashioned. Overall, my experience was decent - I had the Pollo Al Pastor first, and was impressed with it. The salsa, a thicker, creamier, and certainly more American style, was well spiced, and added a great kick to the taco. I missed the crispness I have come to expect out of Pork Al Pastor, but no worry - this was a solid entrant as well. The Bistec, meanwhile, was too strong on many fronts: too salty, too spicy, and with too much that wasn't meat. While the spice worked well with the Al Pastor, to have a similar spice for the Bistec was a letdown. When picturing a Bistec taco, I picture a slice of meat on top of a tortilla, with a side of salsa. Now - my ideal is far from what a Bistec taco SHOULD be. But Campechano's version of the Bistec was not executed with enough restraint, making for an overall mediocre taco. To me, Mexican and its American variants are hands-down one of the greatest cuisines in the world. Part of what makes it great are the complex flavours and spices, something that I missed here. Importantly, the tortillas here were quite good - but a taco like the Bistec made it difficult for them to shine. Corn tortillas, just the way I like it. Lastly, the Mexican Old Fashioned was nice and spicy, and was generally a pleasure to sip. read more

Great little taco place with authentic mexican style tacos. A tad on the expensive side, but very good. some of the tacos are very spicy.... almost killed me. Will definitely be back. read more

Campechano Taquería - Easy menu. Short and to the point. - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My friends and I went to the location on college and George gave us the best service! was so friendly and personal and gave us the best experience, 100% recommend!! read more

Just a quick note. Me and my father arrived at 2:31 and were denied service. My father has a bad leg and cundo only walk slowly. I send so many people to your establishment when asked what the best tacos in the hood. They could of been a little lenient. Dissatisfied. read more

Was recommended this place through a friend. Brought the BF here for his bday, as we both love Mexican food & apparently this was the spot for the 'best tacos'. Cute little resto. We lucked out with the mild weather in October so I snagged a table on the patio. Walking in, was greeted by some guy who seemed less than thrilled to be working. Our server was super sweet tho, but seemed to be the only person working. I ordered the Barbacoa & Pescano tacos. The lamb was succulent, however the branzino totally blew my mind. Would return if in the area. The hunt for the best tacos in Toronto continues... read more

Reservation required way in advance for the patio, and a limit of 2 hours per table, as they do not have a lot of tables. Social distancing maintained. No indoor seating yet. Fast and efficient service with a smile. Food (tapas style) was excellent, especially the Barbacoa taco, as was the battered Halibut in pineapple salsa. Lamb and the mushroom were good as well, though the Barbacoa was more flavourful than the lamb. Sangria (red) was standard as it lacked a variety of fruit, I saw and tasted only apple and orange. The cocktails were better so would recommend those, and we finished it off with the only desert they had, Tres Leches cake, which was delicious. Will be coming back again. read more

Hands down, THE BEST TACOS & MARGARITAS IN TORONTO or ever probably. The tortilla was warm, the filling was a lot but perfect. More filling the better! It amazes me that the tortilla doesn't break apart because you get to eat the whole thing without any of the filling falling out. All of the tacos are great but my top two favourite is Carnita Taco and I forget the name, but the filling comes with mushroom, bacon, and some sort of cream. I'm not a fan of spicy at all, and the menu doesn't say it is spicy, but it was HOT when I had it. I couldn't not eat it because it was just too good. Not only was the tacos good. But the margaritas were awesome! The last two times I've gone, I got 2 or 3 margaritas, because it was that good! A little downside though, I just wish that they would serve you more chips with the guacamole. It is quite tiny, that you would have to buy another one, especially if you're sharing 3 or more people. The place is quite small so I do recommend making reservations! Also, what's awesome is, my boyfriends family met the owner in Taiwan and if it hadn't been for them, I wouldn't have found my go-to taco and margarita place! read more

A new taqueria always draws my attention and when I read on A local blog that their current menu is gluten free I knew I had to go. Now. We arrived early (6pm on a Friday night) and managed to score a table for two in the back before two groups of seven came in. We ordered one of each of the tacos and the cheese quesadilla. The tortillas were fresh, warm and flavourful. The grilled Oaxaca cheese on the quesadilla was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed all of the tacos and the house made chorizo was tasty. Our only complaint (from two people who enjoy a bit of heat) was that a few of the tacos had so much heat that it over powered the otherwise amazing flavour layers of the tacos. I also found the margarita small for $9 and far too sweet for my taste. We will definitely be back to check it out again! read more

Campechano Taquería - The Oaxaca quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

the service was AWFUL. rude. rude to women. Worst dining experience in Toronto. i don't recommend. I suggest you dont eat here. Eat anywhere else but here. read more

Great food, cute place, however we were asked to leave to "accommodate a wait list" while in the middle of drinks. My party had been eating and drinking for around 2 hours, spending several hundred dollars, and were still asked to leave to make room for those waiting. I've never been asked to leave in the middle of a meal before. The "manager" was extremely rude when questioned about this policy. I'm not mad, just disappointed. read more

Great tacos and small plates with a lively but cozy atmosphere. Service was personable and very friendly, great place to start your night on the town! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE. Campechano is a hip Mexican sit down restaurant that serves a selection of tacos. I got the Carnitas and Tinga de Pollo for $5 each and we also shared guacamole ($7) with the complimentary chips appetizer. Campechano Taqueria appears very modest from the outside, and it's fairly easy to miss it, but definitely a place to try for locals. I came here during lunch and although there's not many spots to sit, I didn't see anyone needing to wait at the doors. Sometimes, you may be seated at large picnic tables, of which, you may have the chance to share this with another party. The environment is hip, with fiesta music, casual and lively. If you don't have space to put your coats, they have coat hangers located next to your seats, so you won't have to worry about needing to hold your stuff while you're enjoying your tacos. The chips came in a cute blue mug and there was a ton of non-salty but seasoned guac on the side. The tacos are slightly spicy, but down-diggity delicious. A soft shelled taco wrapped with meat, veggies and drizzled in delicious sauce. The sauce is rather viscous, so for the most part, this was one of the cleanest tacos I've ever had. I highly recommend the Carnitas. The Tina de Pollo wasn't a favourite of mine, but it was still delicious! I recommend ordering two tacos without the guac, or just one taco with the guac because it can get super filling!! read more

Love this place. It's on the corner and small and quaint. You have the variety and flavour busting out of the food . Personally I love eating here takeout style but for a date or a friend date yes! read more

Expensive, but the tacos are bomb. There's a beef one that's really spicy, but worth the heat. You can't go wrong with the Baja taco! The drinks are also good. read more

Campechano Taquería - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I regret not taking a photo of the menu as it is different from the one posted here in photos. Note that they do not take credit, but debit is accepted. Ceviche - 4.5/5. White fish and shrimp ceviche was the special for that night. Mmmm, it sure was tasty. Note that the ceviche comes with a serving of guac on top of it. I was surprised to see the guac when the plate came to the table as our server didn't mention it when describing the dish. I have an avocado sensitivity so I avoid avocado when possible. I asked for all the tacos to be made without any avocado or their avocado crema. I ended up pushing off the guac that came on top of our ceviche. We tried a variety of tacos including the chorizo, lamb, bistek, chicken, and carne asada. Our server recommended 2-3 tacos per person. Top picks - lamb and the bistek tacos were delicious. So flavourful and moist. 4/5 to 4.5/5 Disappointing - carne asada. I found it lacked flavour (maybe because I asked for no avocado?). 2.5/5 Dessert - flan. 3/5. This was a very dense flan with dulce de leche on top. If you enjoy creamy and very sweet desserts, this would be right up your alley. Unfortunately, it wasn't to my taste. Service - 4/5. Servers were all very nice and accommodating. Ambiance - 3.5/5. Maybe it was because we were in the back room, but it was pretty cold and half way through our meal our server came by to set up a space heater to help warm up the room. Overall, I really enjoyed the food, even without avocado! :) That is sometimes a challenge when eating Mexican. I really encourage you to drop by this place if you haven't already! read more

Campechano Taquería - The ceviche. - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I was a little apprehensive because I love tacos SO much and didn't want to get my hopes up. Thankfully Campechano is awesome. The restaurant is nice and cozy with super loud music that didn't irritate me for some reason and only accepts cash and debit. The earliest reservation I could make online was for 9:45 pm on a Saturday and we were out of there in 35 minutes! I would recommend making a reservation as they were a lot of people waiting for tables on our way out. The food came out as it was prepared and they timed it perfectly so my husband and I each had a plate in front of us. The tacos were just so good - juicy meat, perfectly seasoned sauces, the right amount of messiness. I'm so in love with these tacos. My ranking from what I tried this visit: beef cheek (juicy and flavourful), campechano (I love chicharon), pescado (perfectly deep fried fish, salty sauces) and the sope without meat (kind of whatever except for the nice soft, doughy base). My husband said the barbacoa was his favourite but he didn't order the beef cheek so what does he know? :P We ordered two cocktails - pina mojito and spicy margarita - and then shared them because each was good and went well with some tacos over others. The pina mojito goes well with the lamb tacos and is as equally refreshing as the spicy margarita (yes, it's SPICY). With two cocktails, seven tacos and one sope the bill with tip was around $80. We will definitely come back for a chill date night, small birthday party or to try out the patio in the summer. read more

Went here for a friends birthday, the atmosphere is very cozy and the waiters are friendly. I've had many fish tacos in my life and their fish tacos (pescado tacos) are definitely on my top 3 list. The fish taco had the right amount of zest, crunch and flavour. They serve one taco to you at a time to ensure each taco is warm before eating. I did also try the portobello mushroom taco, not my favourite but an interesting flavour. The dessert was also very good, we had the tres leches a vanilla cake soaked in milk - sooo delicious! Would highly recommend if you're into tacos and want to try another restaurant. I don't eat meat but many of my friends really liked the al pastor taco (meat taco) as well! read more

Campechano Taquería - Mushroom Taco - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My girlfriend and I visited at 5:30 on a Saturday . We luckily were able to get a seat at the bar. This is definitely that place where a reservation is needed. People were being turned away due to reserved seating. On to the food... The guacamole was amazing.. The tacos were spicy! I love spicy food and I even thought some things were spicy, especially the shrimp.Aesthetic definitely a 10/10. Cool place, wouldn't eat here again though read more

After many friends had recommended this place, I decided to try it. Honestly, it was pretty overrated. The tortillas weren't great, and the guac was just alright. Glad I tried it because the place is cool, but the food is pretty forgettable. read more

One of the best taco places in Toronto, yet underrated. Skip Wilbur and Baro and come here. Every time I go the ceviche is fresh and the tacos are delicious. Try the spicy margherita! It won't disappoint. A little sad their prices went up - so you can expect to pay 7 bucks a taco. Good for a casual meal and fun times with friends! read more

The Barabcoa alone is to die for!!!! The guacamole was great but I'd add a little squeeze of lime if you get a chance. The tacos aren't overloaded and makes it easy to eat.... and easier to eat more than 2! read more

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Great ceviche and tasty tacos. The tortillas were cold though and the chips would taste better if they were warm (like at Playa Cabaña). Good service and cheerful music. The place is small and gets packed really fast. Reservations are recommended. read more

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Good tacos and the sope de pollo was good. I got the barbacoa and it was really tasty - probably my favorite of the night. My girlfriend got the white sangria and her eyes lit up on the first sip. I was tasty. Get reservations on a weekend night. read more

I'd been meaning to go here for a while, and when I finally did - bam! I love Mexican food. It's delicious, it's spicy (hurrah), and it can be either bite-sized or massive. Campechano's tacos were not that large (anyone could eat 2, most would be OK with 3, and 4-5 would not be that crazy if you're hungry). What they were is delicious. I had three different ones, and every single one was delicious and tasty in it's own right. It on the more-expensive side, but absolutely 100% worth eating here. It's my #1 taco recommendation (with Tacos Al Asador #2). read more

Absolutely wonderful, tasty and authentic tacos. Their food is fresh and delicious. I love their guacamole and ceviche - you can ask for extra nachos if you run out. Prices are reasonable. They have some awesome quesadillas as well to try. Stop by for a quick lunch or dinner. There is ample seating in the back. :) read more

3.5 Everything was very hit or miss.We arrived and were promptly seated in the back at a communal table, which was fine. Ordered the first of a few margaritas and some chips and guac off the bat. Guac had pomegranate seeds, which was a nice twist, but not sure I loved it. Ceviche was ok. I prefer a little more fish to avocado, but it was tasty. I think our server was new, or the kitchen screwed up the orders a couple of times. He was friendly, but we had a couple of small issues; My boyfriend ordered 2 tacos but got three (two of the rib eye and one of the pulled pork). Ribeye was good, but not as spicy as they advertise (at least not for me, anyway.) The ribeye taco that I ordered was curiously over salted. I rarely complain about things being too salty, but the first bite I took tasted like they'd dumped a salt shaker in the end of the taco and scraped it off. I also asked the waiter if they had some hot sauce because I like things really spicy. He offered some of the sauce they put on the rib eye taco, but he didn't bring it at any point. Would have been happy to pay extra, but nope. I ordered a fish taco, shrimp and rib eye. I got the rib eye first and then the fish, which was made with branzino and out of this world incredible!!! The fish had amazing flavour on its own and was perfectly cooked. Crunchy cabbage adorned the top. Truly and epic taco. For my last taco, the server brought another fish taco, but I had ordered the shrimp and really wanted to try it. I called him over and he came back a few minutes later with the shrimp taco. I didn't love the sauce on it. Shrimp were ok. I wouldn't get this one again. Tortillas were fresh and delicious. You could tell they were made in house and the thickness was perfect to hold the taco fillings. Our bill was over $100. The five margaritas were half the bill. Tasty, but very small, they were. I would come back to Campechano. But I would drink a pitcher of margaritas at home first and then order three fish tacos and one rib eye. That ought to put me at about $21 + tax and tip. I could handle that. The fish tacos really were something else!! read more

PROS: - tacos were like a meal. Big portions. - service was friendly and kind CONS - everything has cilantro in it. - drinks were TERRIBLE. I would never drink there again; I'd just eat and run across to Spirithouse for real alcohol. Pre-mixed margarita that was like two sips and way too sweet. - SPICY AF. Only one tacos had the word "spicy" next to it, so I just didn't order that one. I THOUGHT I WOULD DIE and my tolerance is medium. OMG. - way too loud. Loudest restaurant of all time. - hot, no a/c? - I didn't use the restroom so I can't comment on that like I normally like to :) So even though there are way more cons than pros, the concept was interesting enough that I'd try again. Still prefer La Carnita, which I get isn't as "authentic" but I do love their tacos, what can I say....but better food than Macho. read more