Cute Mexican restaurant selling Mexican ingredients and goods in their shop. Great for any quick…read moreessentials -- masa, salsa, tajin, etc. Their tamales are great, but the real star is the birria. My friend ordered a lamb birria and it was so tender and incredible. Coming back just for that! Plating is very thoughtful and pretty. Staff and service are great, too :)

BUCKLE UP BECAUSE WE'RE GOING FOR A RIDE! (Sorry for yelling) I just happen to be walking by Tamaly…read moreShop thinking I'd grab a quick bite. Left questioning whether I've ever actually eaten food before this moment. The mole tamale was so good I experienced the five stages of grief after finishing it... then immediately walked back up and ordered another one like a man possessed. Rich, deep mole, perfect texture, wrapped like a tiny gift from the gods themselves. The salsa verde tamale? Bright, comforting, and somehow tasted like someone's grandma personally believes in me. Barbacoa tacos were ridiculous too. Tender, flavorful, no unnecessary nonsense -- just tacos that make you stop talking mid-conversation and stare into the distance for a second. And the horchata? I would trust that horchata with sensitive personal information. At one point I looked around and realized everyone in the restaurant had the same expression: pure peace. Like we'd all collectively agreed life might actually be okay for a minute. 10/10. If you see me there ordering a third mole tamale, mind your business

So so good! My new favourite and great price! I do wish they were open later and on weekends,…read morehowever.

Authentic Mexican cuisine... some of the best I have had! It gets pretty busy around lunch time.read more

Small little store on Kingsway in the mall along side with Save On Foods and other stores. The…read morestore is a bit crammed but it has lots of authentic Mexican/ Latin American sauces, meat, snacks and much more. Service is good here. It is ran by a lovely Asian couple who lived / from Latin America. Yes they speak fluent Spanish. I highly recommend checking out the store. Things you might not be able to find elsewhere can be found here.

You name it and they have it. Yes!! Latino , Mexican , puarto Vallarta grocery hub. It's neat and…read moreclean with a good ventilation in place. In the beginning of the grocery store there are tables and chairs to sit because they serve Mexican finger food freshly prepared at the back of the store which is open and live. All products especially fresh tamarind is available here, drinks and other kitchen supplies are clearly priced for the shoppers. Great lively music play in the speakers and staff is just a call away to help you with anything in the store.

This grocery has everything authentic needed for cooking Mexican and South American food- all…read morevarieties of dried peppers and spices, as well as Mexican chocolate and frozen foods. Wonderful staff that are very helpful and give GREAT advice. Lovely well-lit store with accessible names and available products.

This is a 2025 update to my previous review. Puerto Mexico just gets better and better. More…read moregrocery items for take home, for one thing. My family and I agree: the carnitas tacos here are the best we've had anywhere. My granddaughter just spent a week at a Mexican beach and came home longing for Puerto Mexico carnitas! They are the absolute bomb! Don't want to take anything away from anywhere else, but compared with a recent lunch at Lucha Libra downtown, where 4 carnitas tacos were $21, Puerto Mexico's 4 for $16 carnitas are better. The flavour is out of this world. And you know they are made fresh right there as you order them. The corn tortillas are soft and fresh, the topping is fresh, pickled red onions and fresh lime... I'd be eating them right now, and I know for a fact two members of my family are there eating them right now! The vegetarian member of the family swears by the veggie options, especially the mushroom. We've never had anything there that wasn't swoon worthy. And made by the loveliest, friendliest actual Mexican people who know what they are doing. Lots of authentic Mexican food products, candies, drinks and stuff in the fridge. We are lucky to have Puerto Mexico in the neighbourhood. Long may they be with us!

Like everyone is saying: legit…read more Nice folks, casual, and a great store to buy some things to take home for later. This is a no frills place, on the surface I'd not call it a restaurant but a great neighbourhood spot to hit when you want something good and don't want to cook it yourself.

Taco stand inside the International Village food court. I've been told the food here is pretty…read moreauthentic (Mexican). Parking is available in the lot beneath the mall. Staff are friendly. No complaints. They only really have 1 flavour of tacos here (carnitas/pork). Something to keep in mind. Guess it keeps their product line simple. There are some other items such as refried beans. The combo comes with guacamole, pico de gallo, and a drink. Buddy and I got the 4 taco combo, and both agree that the product is pretty solid, but a bit on the small side. In other words, the food is good but snack sized. Decent choice in the food court, but I would recommend another place if one wants more food.

Carnitas Don Jose - located in the International Village Mall in Gastown…read more I must admit - I'm not a huge fan of pork. Over time, I've found it to be absolutely non exciting & rather dull tasting. Given a choice it's usually, chicken, beef or fish. You can only get pork Carnitas here. So my gosh was I ever blown away & then some, by the Carnitas Tacos. Very tender & soft, grilled to perfection - tasted excellent. Wow, I was oohing & aahing so loud my friend had to tell me to shut up! What is Carnitas - braised pork that's shredded & used in tacos or burritos. The owner & his family are legit Mexicans (Ps I don't mean as in paperwork) so you are getting authentic Mexican flavour 100%. Before I forget - a heads up Alert about this area & the International Village Mall. This mall is located near the downtown east side - sadly not the most pleasant location to be situated. While we were eating in the food court, I was accosted by a down & out (trust me I'm being generous with the description) dude who wanted cash & for me to buy him a meal. I told him - I'm good, be gone bye. Be aware of the surrounding area outside & inside the mall - it can challenge the best of us. I wish Carnitas Don Jose, the best of luck & hope they open up more locations around Metro Vancouver.

Not bad at all. Good fresh real Mexican food. I am giving it 5 stars because the other Mexican food…read morein the Vancouver area is so damn bad. I am from Southeast Texas and have eaten great Mexican food my whole life. If Santa Rosa was a little Taqueria in Southeast Texas, I would give it a 3 star rating. In San Antonio, a 2 star. But in most states of the USA, I would give it a 4star. In BC, 5 star for sure. The other places are not good. Santa Rosa is pretty damn good! Happy! Was starting to get pretty upset about not finding any enchiladas! Santa Rosa had some good ones! Just have to ask for some hot chili sauce to add to them. They come out completely zero chili heat. Added the hot stuff and then they were really nice! Thanks ladies! See you again next week!

A hidden little gem. Saw a couple months ago there was a Mexican restaurant in PoCo and got…read morecurious. Didn't get around going till this past weekend when we couldn't think of what to eat. Thankfully I vaguely remembered where this was and if it wasn't for the signs, I would have completely missed it. Going on a weekend was a good idea. I don't know how busy they get on a weekday, but with all the nearby businesses closed, you only got the locals coming. We ordered the soft tacos and fajitas. Although they were partially the same in the end. Everything was good, except I found my salad substitution to be a little on the salty side, I added it to my fajita and couldn't tell. They give you a side of hot sauce, and mild is still hot! I don't know if I would come back here for Mexican food, but I'm glad to know it is here incase I get a craving and don't want to go too far!!

Mexican place in River district…read more Parking is plentiful in the lot E of the intersection (N side of the road). The place is definitely colourful. Staff are friendly. The tacos here are decent, but are pretty freaking expensive. Knock 1 star off for lack of value. I left hungry. Might be a good place to check out if one has deep pockets, but honestly there are better deals elsewhere.

The saddest tacos I have ever seen. Tell me why each taco costed at least $7, and the tacos were…read morethe size of my palm with a few thin slices of meat. This was not enough to even feed a child. Service was also not welcoming at all. When the waiter placed down our food, I think he could tell we were shocked by the portion size. He explained that "it's just how it is" ...okay. Also seemed to be rushing us to leave because they took our plates as we finished. I think the meat and the sauce accompanying it was nice, though I couldn't tell because I finished the tacos in 2 bites Crispy chicken taco -$7 Carnitas taco -$7.50