We spent a lovely summer evening on their patio under their colorful umbrellas and enjoying their amazing food. The service was warm and efficient. They even gave us some chips and salsa to munch on as we waited for our orders. We shared the Sopa de tortilla, Combo platter and the Cochinita pibil tacos. The soup was hearty and only slightly spicy (it looks spicier than it is). The hearty chucks of avocado and sprinkle of feta helps balance the deep flavors. The combo platter was a great way to try the best hits. It comes with a beef burrito, a chicken empanada and a cheese empanada with salad and beans on the side. The tacos were generously piled high with pork and the toppings of salsa/cheese/guac/beans came on the side so you can make your own flavor its combo. It felt like we were being fed by a grandma in her backyard. I'm not usually a bean fan, but I liked that they were served in a tortilla shell which I ended up eating also. Yums read more

This place is still killing it after having gone my first time many years ago and many trips ago. Drinks are great, Queso Fundido is always the appetizer of choice and the combo platter for people like me who can't decide what to get or just know that it will be very enjoyable. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - This is what's left of the Combo Platter - Mexican Near Me - North York, Ontario

Amazing food! Chimichangas were crispy and fresh. Salsa and chips were flavourful. I ordered the chicken chimichangas and the chicken wasn't dry. Asked for more chips for the salsa and were gracious to provide more. Clean and very friendly environment :) read more

Charming restaurant, excellent service good value La Mexicana is an institution, checking all of your boxes for cleanliness, value, decor, atmosphere, and, of course food read more

Nothing like Mexican food, got two different soups and they used the same soup broth to make them, although they are completely different. Service was awful,the guy for the order wrong as he want writing anything down, the place is ok a bit tight read more

Back again at La Mexicana and still not over the wonderful flavours! Today we got the enchiladas, elote, el burro and churros and we were not disappointed. The customer service is also always top notch, the server is always accommodating to our needs! Love this place! read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - North York, Ontario

Called, and very rude staff answered the phone, never ever go here, don't waste your time. And also by the look of it 3 star, it doesn't make it any more convincing. read more

DO NOT ORDER OR GO HERE! I ordered fajitas on Uber eats. It took over an hour than it was supposed to and then when it arrived it was MISSING TORTILLAS!! I called the restaurant and the person on the phone apologized and then pretended like he could not hear me when I wanted a refund or for them to bring me tortillas. I called back three times and they would not answer! They only answered when I called on a different number and they refused to do anything about it. This is in addition to the TINY portions! This place used to be good but they have lost a long time customer!! read more

It used to be a really good authentic Mexican restaurant. Since it got new management the service is terribly slow, the portions are smaller and the menu ONLY being online via QR code is inconvenient. We will not be going there again. read more

The food was very serviceable. But it was all served in plastic containers. I refuse to support restaurants who are so utterly out of touch with what's happening on the planet. read more

This is authentic stuff; I peaked into the kitchen and the line cook was indeed mexican! So take that Donald Trump! So with that said - lets get to the review. I went on the weekend and missed out on the daily lunch special $10 for a soup and a main (mon-fri). Prices are a little bit more around $16-20 a plate. However, well worth it. All the heavy chains have their idea about what a burrito is or an enchilada. They should come here and learn first. The beef burrito was the best tasting item. Pulled meat (not ground beef) inside the tortilla and the toppings added on top of it (not inside). Not the conventional burrito that is mainstream. This is a sit down item and you need a fork and knife to eat this. The enchiladas was basic, not too pleased that the cheese wasn't melted on top as that is what makes the dish. Give it a meh- definitely not awful. The chimichanga was very interesting- I guess the chicken was fried first and then they deep fry the tortilla once they put the chicken inside. So the texture comes out pretty crispy- but the re-frying of the chicken portion also gave it a KFC-ish taste. Was a treat. Added points for the home-made hot sauce (they have mild and hot) - choose carefully! Actually other then the cheese and tortilla. I think most ingredients are done in house (salsa, guacamole). I will be back to try other items. read more

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Came here for dinner, it was really good. Authentic Mexican not so much, I lived in Mexico for 6 months and have rarely eaten authentic Mexican food it tends to get watered down north of Texas. However this quaint little restaurant had amazing flavor, good service and huge portions. I'm not a shy girl about finishing my plate but the portions were so big I just couldn't even though I tried. The price was reasonable considering the portions, around 16$ to 20$ a plate. I did notice there was a sign that said during lunch time 12pm-3pm the main course meals were on special for 10$. I will definitely go back for lunch in the near future while I'm still here in Toronto. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Combo plate and the steak and chicken fajitas. - Mexican Near Me - North York, Ontario

I came here because they offer HALAL authentic Mexican food which is rare in the GTA and area. (I'm not talkin tacos n burritos). Be aware they also have a few dishes with pork such as the pre-prepared empanadas (has chorizo which is pork sausage). They said that their chicken and beef has been halal for many many years due to their customer base. They also had virgin cocktails. Their menu includes some of the most common Mexican dishes such as chimichangas, enchiladas, fajitas, chicken with mole sauce, and taquitos. The restaurant is relatively small and decorated with basic Mexican decor. The service was great and fast. The food was good and reasonably priced. There is free parking at the back which is nice. I would recommend this place and I would return again. read more

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I'd give this place a 3.5/5 but I'm giving them the benefit of rounding up this time. I've had Mexican food in Arizona, Texas, California and Florida. I'm not a connoisseur, but I have some idea of what decent Mexican food tastes like. This place is by no means the best Mexican food I've ever tasted, but for GTA standards, it's pretty good. I'd say it's quite comparable to a decent-caliber Mexican restaurant in California. I opted for the chimichanga and it was decent. Nothing spectacular to jump out at me flavour-wise, but passable, though another companion who got the same thing seemed to like it quite a bit. The enchiladas looked pretty good as well. I came with a fairly large group and everyone enjoyed their meals. The complimentary chips were nice too. You could potentially say that the prices are a touch high for Mexican food of this caliber, but the serving sizes are quite reasonable. There was only one server on a Saturday night but somehow he managed well enough, though it was occasionally a bit difficult to get a hold of him. He was a good fellow and very pleasant, so kudos to him. The restaurant is small; I'd guess that it only seats about 35 people or so. Was not too busy on a Saturday night; full but no real lineups. Has a good mom-and-pop shop vibe to it. Decor is nothing fancy, just a homely Mexican feel. Parking is somewhat limited but they have a handful of dedicated parking spots in the plaza behind them; I wouldn't say that parking is an inconvenience, but I can imagine that those spots could potentially be filled on a busy day. Overall, a decent Mexican spot. Toronto doesn't really have too many Mexican options outside of the plethora of burrito places, so best of luck to them. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - North York, Ontario

I've been going to La Mexicana for about 30 years! Hadn't been in several years due to Covid and not living or working near it anymore, but went back today and had a long, lovely and delicious lunch with friends. I always order the enchiladas and they are always great. The complimentary homemade nacho chips and sauces are a real treat. Excellent service, wonderful food, and reasonably priced with very large portions. They have redecorated since I was last there, and it is bright and airy and very relaxed. Highly recommend for a casual and tasty Mexican meal! read more

Was in the neighborhood and yelped the surroundings to find something for lunch...it was a good find!! Pleasantly greeted by the waitress, and even more pleasantly happy to sit down and already be served nachos and homemade salsa (2 types, mild and spicy), and cold lime water. It was off to a great start! All on the house! I had a pozole (spicey stewed pork, corn soup), it was a good portion as it came with a fried tortilla with sour cream, and all the condiments to put into the soup (radish, lettuce, oregano, cayenne pepper powder, onions) my husband had the combo which came with an enchilada, a burrito, and refried beans in a taco basket. Everyone around us seemed to had ordered that Combo too! Will definitely come back if in the neighborhood. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Pozole - spicey pork corn stew/soup - Mexican Near Me - North York, Ontario

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The food here is quite good. Highly recommended the ceviche as an appetizer and the mixed combo as a main. The service is great and though a bit pricy, truly delivers on authentic Mexican. It has a casual vibe and it's exactly what you want when it comes to mexican. Definitely request the Hanernero hot Sauce it's amazing!!! read more

Great quality foods... not very fancy but taste really good. Also reasonable prices. The spice is just right and the ingredients are fresh. The Service is acceptable as well. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Black bean soup highly recommend. - Mexican Near Me - North York, Ontario

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I stopped by since I had a crave for Mexican food and went off the reviews his place had. I am Mexican and from California so I know what real Mexican food is. Upon arrival we sat down and our waiter took our drink order but didn't give any water or ask if we wanted water since we ordered alcohol. After ordering our food we did wait a good while before we got our food. Never came back to check up on how we were doing until we had finished eating. Flautas were okay definitely could improve on the quality. Chicken enchiladas had a nice kick to it but didn't even get the order right. The food is highly overpriced. I am assuming since it is one of the few Mexican spots out here and may not have the best quality ingredients.. If your Canadian this place might hit the spot. I do recommend adding rice to the plates served a true Mexican dish always comes with rice and beans read more

We ask them to make a dish for a party , came to pick my order it was so small couldn't even feed one person charge me 80$ totally ripped off they put Just few shrimps ! I should refuse it ! Not worth it there is better restaurant close by ! Shame to take advantage of people ! read more

My last few visits to La Mexicana prompted me to revise my previous review. I don't know what has caused this change, but the last two times I've eaten here have been delightful. The food has been extra delicious, and the portions seem to have increased significantly. The fiesta nachos are almost double the size as they used to be, and there are a few slight revisions to the menu. Met the owner the last time we dined here and he was extremely friendly, and even took some stuff off the bill for us. I will be sure to start recommending this place again. read more

As a result of working nearby La Mexicana I was bound to order and eat here. Unfortunately, I cannot agree with some of the reviews given to this restaurant by other Yelpers. I've tasted a wide range of the dishes that they had to offer and would not put it as the best Mexican food I've eaten. There is something lacking in the food - whether it is passion or skills I just cannot say that La Mexicana is a place that I would like to come back to. (Which is proven, since the relocation of my work place office.) On the bright side, the service that they provide and the people that work there are amazing. They are extremely nice and caring. I never encountered anyone that I did not like there. Too bad the food isn't the greatest. I think overall this place needs improvement on its dishes. Salsa wasn't that great, guacamole was good though, soups and other dishes definitely need more tending too. I found myself thirsty all the time, could possibly be due to the amount of salt they put into the dish. Sadly, this is one of the restaurants I have to say - is not worth trying. -CL read more

I came here on a Monday night with a few friends on a whim. The server told us to seat ourselves which we went outside and sat in the corner. There was the back seat of a van against the wall next to us. We found it funny. The food was delicious! I got the talyoyos I think they're called and I loved them. Someone got fajitas and a couple friends got the burritos. The servings were large coming with salted rice (effing delicious), salad and 2 burritos with huge dollops of guacamole and sour cream on top. The friend that got the fajitas complained he only had 3 tortillas with his dish but they gave him a good serving of rice on the side to make up for that. The talyoyos I got were an appetizer but since I ate them all myself I was content. We ordered dessert, basically one of everything, but unfortunately they didn't have the churros and I've been dying to try them since I saw them on TV a few years back. The bunuelos with the ice cream was my favourite although the fried ice cream was delicious and the flan was my 2nd favourite. My friend ordered a coffee drink and it was disgusting in my opinion 'cause you could taste the liqour. All 4 of us struggled to drink it. I would definitely come back again. The only thing that lost them a star was the slow service. Our waiter was good, but i never got his name and I think he was the only one on shift. It took a while for our drinks to come out when we first sat down, our food took a while and our desserts took a while too. Poor guy was serving every table on his own and I felt like I should've helped him. On the bright side, since the service took a while our group didn't have to worry about looking for something to do to kill time before we headed off to bowling after dinner! Give this place a shot and I hope for the poor guy they hired another waiter or waitress :S read more

Apart from the Mariscos al Guajillo (tiger shrimp, basa fish and Atlantic lobster sauteed with onions, guajillo peppers and salsa verde for $22) which was EXCELLENT, the rest of the meal was just ok. We also ordered the combo platter (chicken enchilada and beef burrito were pretty good but the cheese quesadilla was just ok. The beef tacos, however, were not eadible. The beef was tough - pieces of steak not ground beef but the beef was chewy and not cooked through. To their credit, the waitress took it off our bill. The maragaritas were ok. No salt rim and two little pieces of ice inside the glass - watery and not very cold. It is unforgivable, in my view, for a Mexican restaurant not to have good margaritas! The waitress was nice but very rushed, being the only wait staff working on this Sat night. Even though the place was small, she didn't seem to be able to handle all of the tables efficiently. Apparently, there was a computer problem screwing up the orders that night but I should not have had to get up and find her to get her attention! Even though the fried ice-cream for dessert was good and the portion was large and reasonably priced for $6 and the seafood entree was really very good, I can't see myself going back to this restaurant. read more

Not a place to get 'Authentic' Mexican Food in my opinion. When I use to work on Bathurst my co-workers and I would order from this place when we were really desperate craving for Mexican food. The food was so overpriced and the food did not tasted at all as 'authentic' as I hoped it to be. I ordered the Steak Fajitas and they were too damn chewy and overcooked. Terrible just simply terrible Im only giving it two stars because its the only goddamn thing open on Bathurst during the night and weekends -____-' at least their complementary nachos and salsa wasn't too bad. read more

The place is kind of in the middle of no where, along Bathurst St. There's no way I would have come across this place without the aid of the Yelp app though. We parked in the back lot and walked up to the restaurant. To my chagrin there were patrons inside! Which is always a good sign. :) The decor is hole in the wallish but I had hopes for the food. Our server was friendly, professional, and prompt. We ordered a mixed platter which came with an chicken enchilada, beef burrito, and a quesadilla, served with sour cream and guacamole. Plus a chicken flauta -crisp tortilla, rolled and stuffed smothered with sour cream, guarcamole, and cheese. I'm by no means an expert in Mexican cuisine - but I've eaten my share of it in California, Mexico and in the city, I thought the food was okay. The highlight for me was the corn tortilla quesadilla, and the beef burrito. Found the food a tad bit salty, the chips didn't taste that fresh, portion sizes are large yes, but I'd rather pay less and get less food because I didn't require that much food. Prices are bit on high side for the atmosphere. Think it's an okay choice if you're in the area and feeling like Mexican. read more

So just a head's up, I'm a Texan living in Canada, so I'm really biased regarding norteno Mexican food. However, I was quite pleased. I had the combo plate, and my boyfriend had a chile relleno. The food comes with generous portions, and the food itself is really tasty. It has pescetarian and vegetarian options, as well as gluten free. The sauces are rich and flavourful, and the produce in the salad tastes fresh. The lime vinaigrette dressing is fantastic! Also, the cheese empanada seems to be filled with queso oaxaca, and that makes Renee pleased. I was super nervous about being able to find decent Mexican food in Canada, but both places I've tried in Toronto have been good. Also, horchata. so good. The only thing I noticed is that the menu indicates coffees do not have free refills (which is fine, but it appears to be $1 a refill), and the spicy is not as spicy as you'd expect. I'd go back. read more

I ordered the combo platter. Overall, the main course was tasty. The portion was too small for $16 though. The Horchata was at $3, but it was worth it. Excellent horchata. I dont like how you have to pay for coffee refills. At least make it 1 free refill. I wouldn't go back unless I was really hungry and in the area again. C.L. read more

EDIT: I've been to La Mexicana twice since my review; my only gripe (listed below) was overcome by simply asking for white meat, which they were able to accommodate. The food is now excellent and the service was above and beyond. ALSO, they can accommodate my wife's vegan diet. I've been coming to La Mexicana on Bathurst for many years. The food is excellent, the decor is quaint and comfortable. The staff is usually very good, once in a while we are left unattended for quite some time (which is object considering the potential heat in some of the food - I would pay more attention to re-filling customers waters in the very least), and the dishes with chicken can be hit and miss. I think it's mostly brown meat, sometimes I get bits of cartilage in my food which puts me off the rest of my meal. Ultimately though it's a very good restaurant and we've held many small family gatherings there over the years. read more

I have driven by this place probably 1000 times and never gone in, but the other night we were in the mood for mexican and gave it a try. It was very authentic and tasty. My fiance is gluten free, and there was a ton of stuff on the menu she could eat, which is a rare treat. I had the fish tacos and she had chicken tacos. Comes with all the fixins, and really good pico de gallo, with lots of cilantro just like I like it. The chicken tacos were great as well. Highly recommend, can't wait to go back and try more things. read more

I was really craving Mexican food, I'm not Mexican but I love Mexican and Tex mex. The tortillas and salsa unfortunately did not do it for me. We tried the platter and enchiladas. The food was good, I was given pork instead of chicken but since the food took long and we were really hungry we didn't say anything. They didn't check on us. I would honestly give them a 3.5 but the horchata was really good. No idea if it was homemade or not haven't had that many horchatas to know read more

Was in the mood for Mexican food last night. The food arrived and we were aghast. The food tasted like it was heated in a bag and spilled out on the plate. The decor is old and basic upkeep is sorely lacking. Waiter seemed like he wanted to be elsewhere. It's really too bad. Pride in their business seems to be non existent read more

Tried this spot during one lunch one day this week and was looking forward to my second chimichanga experience. Complimentary nachos were a nice addition and the server was also friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food however was a disappointment. I feel bad giving them only two stars as the people were nice but this is not a place I would suggest to anyone hence the stars. The chimichanga: two small deep fried chimichanga's were very dry and tasted and felt almost like they were bought frozen and dressed with toppings. Or that they pre-make them, freeze and serve to order. A bitter disappointment compared to what I have tasted elsewhere in the GTA especially considering how far I drove to try this place. The salad and bean concoction were both good additions to the plate but are not items that qualify to boost them to a three and hence a recommended eat. I have read the other reviews and it sounds like the fish tacos may be the hit here but I will not be returning based on my experience and the proximity of superior options. Tip: Parking is horrible and the washrooms scary so take this into account before deciding to try this place anyways. read more

The food was good, the service was good, but not great ambience though. 20$pp (no drinks) I specially enjoyed the fajitas, they were very flavourful and tender. Of all the things we tried this is the only must order. All the other dishes were good but they wouldnt stand out over any other mexican restaurant read more

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The ambience is great and the service is friendly. I had El Burro (beef) and the sopa de lima while my partner had the Carne en salsa de chipotle and everything was delicious. Still didn't feel like the burrito beat out Chipotle, but it was still yummy and a good sized portion. After we ordered, they also brought out tortilla chips and housemade salsa which was good. We will be going back for more. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Complimentary chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - North York, Ontario

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I came in because I love Mexican food. Service was good but the taste of the food I thought it was bland, not authentic, maybe it is adapted to make it more appealing to the demographic of the area. read more

Holly didn't like the salsa, but I did. Fish Tacos were delicious. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Fish tacos and chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - North York, Ontario

First time trying this place. Great server. So friendly and helpful. For food we got the bean soup, Fish tacos, and enchiladas. Soup was great. Definitely will get again Fish tacos were amazing. Enchiladas were not as good. Too salty. Won't get again. Overall, good restaurant and will come back and try some other stuff. read more

We decided for a Mexican Dinner last night! but we never expected how great the food and that of the service to be! Décor: 3.5/5 - La Mexicana is a smaller restaurant but warm and inviting! it had that authentic Mexican feel the lighting however could have been a bit better we were lucky enough to be sitting by the bay window so we had the natural sunlight. Food: 4/5 - We shared the Combo Platter from the Main Dishes and Pollo con Mole - Chicken Moloe from the House Specialties the portion sizes were fairly large but did the job! we definitely were stuffed by the end of our meal! For us never having the pleasure to try Moloe sauce I must admit it was delicious!!! our bowl was definitely "licked clean" The pricing was fairly moderate, expect to pay at least $20.00 per person Service: 4.5/5 - Our waiter was the best definitely accommodating to us, the atmosphere made you feel welcomed into their "home" I say this because the staff members were friendly charismatic and had a great sense of humour, you could tell (even at the back of the house) how much fun they were having loving there jobs! and it definitely showed up in the food! Parking: 2.5/5 - So the downfall I must say will be parking, I think we could have parked at the back of the complex but there wasn't any signs indicating that there was parking for La Mexicana Restaurant Customers. We ended up parking down the street in a neighbourhood and walked over. Overall Experience: 4/5 - Our overall experience was great to say the least! we would absolutely come back anytime! Thank you so much for the GREAT hospitality! read more

La Mexicana is a great place for authentic Mexican in Toronto. My friend found it when we were looking for a fun place to eat near Yorkdale mall, and this happened to pop up in the search. As some of the other reviewers say, it is a smaller restaurant, cozy and when we went it wasn't overly busy. Being a vegetarian AND a Mexican, I was pretty thrilled to see a lot of good veggie options on the menu. To start we shared the Amigos Platter, which had a little bit of everything - it even came with a bit of mole to dip! And let me tell you - when they say queso Oaxaca, it is REAL queso Oaxaca. I have tasted different kinds of that cheese that you can find here in Canada, and it never seems to taste authentic. I swear if I closed my eyes while eating the queso Oaxaca they used I could almost imagine I was in a Sanborns. For my main I ordered the veggie enchiladas. I was so excited that instead of the usual onion and pepper that most restaurants consider to be a good enough veg stuffing, these had broccoli and cauliflower! Yummmmm. Their horchata is pretty glorious, and I had the flan for desert which was lovely and a great texture. Bottom line is: the food is delicious, I'd go back again, service is great, but the overall design and environment could be improved. Still - this isn't something that would stop me from eating there :) read more