I came to this place recently and I ordered the Chicken Playa Burrito, and there is so much wrong with this burrito. The red sauce have a smokey sour taste, the green sauce isnt good, either, there is like a guacamole salad that is the only decent thing of this burrito dish, also the chicken taste smokey, I dont know why they dont mention that when you are ordering. Chipotle is half the price and taste better with a mexican basic dish. Also, the guacamole taste like its old. Do yourself a favor a save $20 dollars and go to Chipotle. read more

We came here on a Sat night with no reservations and got a seat quickly at the bar. This place is pretty small so it's recommended that you make a reservation. They do have walk-ins for the bar, but the seating isn't very comfortable. Ambience: Reminded me of an authentic Mexican dive. They played Mexican music throughout the night. Bartender: He was super nice and told us that each drink had 2.5 shots of hard liquor in it - definitely worth it! Food: Guaca Fresca: This guac was definitely better than the one we had at Barrio Coreano (one of their sister restaurants). You can pick the spice level and it's served in a cool molcajete. 4/5 Tacos De Pulpo: Grilled octopus tacos. There were only a few pieces of octopus and the charred jalapeno salsa sauce too spicy for my liking (I know this would be spicy though). This wasn't anything special. 3/5 Tacos Al Pastor: Adobo-marinated pork roasted on a Trompo with pineapple. The slice of orange/tangerine gave the taco a nice flavour and texture. The pineapple wasn't very sweet, but the pork was nicely marinated. 3.5/5 Toluca Choriza Burrito: Homemade Mexician chorizo (sausage) topped with an egg. This was my fave dish of the night. I think Cabana's speciality are their burritos. It was a big dish, which for $16 was great value. The flavours were amazing and the egg on top gave it a nice touch. 5/5 I would definitely come back for the Burritos, but prefer Barrio Coreano for their tacos. This place is on the pricer side - we spent about $80 including tax and tip for 4 dishes, 1 alcoholic and 1 non-alcoholic drink. read more

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This was actually my runner-up option for dinner but because my first option wasn't opened, I unwillingly came here and am so happy I did. They are located on dupont and can easily missed if you're not paying attention. It's a quaint restaurant with a patio in the front. Came by after work for dinner and we ordered: Al Pastor Taco 3 for $13 - marinated pork with pineapples and toppings. I've been searching throughout the city for al pastor taco that is remotely similar to those I've had in LA and I think it's safe to say that these are the closest I've had and I'm thrilled to put an end to my search. Grilled fish taco with rice and black beans $18-20...? - their freshly grilled fish (although not very flavourful) was delicious! Taco usually has two corn tortilla per taco but this place only uses one so our fish taco ripped quickly and made a mess everywhere! The rice and beans were meh - rice tasted like ketchup fried rice. The server was nice and came by the check on us. Be sure to try their hot sauce! It gives everything a nice kick. I will most definitely be back! read more

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Definitely a go to place in Toronto. Excellent food and good atmosphere! You will probably walk by this place not even noticing or thinking who goes here to eat but as they say don't judge a book by its cover! Inside is cozy and has a nice ambiance! Very pleasant and helpful staff! Went for lunch and had fish taco(soft) and rib taco(hard)! Very good specially the rib taco! The guacamole is from another universe! Will definitely go back! read more

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Took a day off on Monday in search for the holy grail of seafood tacos... Turns out, many places in Kensington were closed on Monday so we went with Playa Cabana since they had Octopus and Fish tacos. Arrived right when they open at noon and considering how their website looks, expected restaurant/seating to look better and more upscale. Ordered the ceviche to start with the Tacos de Pulpo. Cevice with a side of chips came first. The ceviche was NOT good, fish was barely visible and bowl was full of lime juice, tomato and peppers. Definitely not the authentic ceviche I've eaten in Mexico and Peru and a little steep at $9. Chips on the other hand were fresh and delicious and well seasoned so it was a good vehicle to try all the hot sauces they had on the table. Tacos de Pulpo came next, Octopus was cooked nicely, good chipotle-tasting sauce. I should have ordered another tacos de pulpo instead of the ceviche. For entree, we ordered the fish tacos and the tacos al pastor which came 15-20 mins after they took the dishes from appetizers. By the time I munched through half the chip basket.. Al pastor was good, had a good amount of pork and pineapple which balanced with the red onion. The fish tacos were OK, the slaw was a little bland but after putting the red and green hot sauce it was better. For an entree portion with 3 tacos in the $13-15 price point, I would have expected a larger portion but tacos were the same size as appetizer tacos or street vendor size. Also, authentic tacos usually come with two tortillas. The bill for 4 dishes came to almost $60 with tax and tip, which I probably could have spent taco hopping at Kensington and been a lot more full/satisfied. Considering the neighborhood though, there will be enough hipsters and upper middle class folk who will come here and tell their friends they had the best fish tacos ever, which I unfortunately did not feel. 3 stars. read more

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First time in Canada and was craving Mexican food this place hit the spot! Delicious food, great music and great service read more

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My second time here and this time I sat outside on the quaint patio which is tops. The place was packed at 9:30pm. Had the Cadillac margarita which is fantastic, fresh lime juice,... Not one of those cocktails that after 2 sips it is done. Could drink these non- stop. For appetizer I had the emlotes a la parilla or grilled corn on the cob. So good. My main was brisket crispy tacos. First time I had real hard tacos that didn't come in that taco kit box. They were so good and came with an array of hot sauces. Efficient service. Decent prices. Definitely recommended. read more

Playa Cabana - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I am always on the lookout for a good Mexican meal and seeing an Instagram picture of Playa Cabana (@PlayaCabana) burrito, it was so colorful and pretty that I just have to try it :D We arrive for a late Saturday brunch and it was still half full and I can totally expect it to be bustling in a few hours, def a neighborhood gem. When we drover by, we almost miss the place since it's nestle among other houses. The place is rather small with a small kitchen next to the bar. Single Amber Agave Margarita $8 ~ This was perfect, with just teh right amount of tart, sweet, salty (salt rim) and alcohol Ceviche of the Day $9 ~ This was a bit watery and just end up being so messy when you try to scoop with the tortilla chips Guaca Fresca $8 ~ each guac is made to order in a lava rock molcajete with spicy, medium or mild to choose from ~Of course we order spicy and that's the first time I remember we were given the choice for guac. ~ It was very creamy and bit of jalapeno peppers that just give it a pop ;) Taco de Pescado $13 ~ Baja "catch of the day" fish taco w/ a Tecate-cerveza battered ($14 for non-battered/grilled fillet) ~Ben ordered this and of course he choose the battered style but I would love to try the grilled version.... oh well, next time ~ The beer battered was really thin and crispy but wish there was more of a sauce/wet component to it Playa Burrito $14 ~ choice of chicken, veggies, ancho-braised steak and pork carnitas wrapped w/ melted Oaxacan cheese, rice, choice of beans served w/ fresh guac, pico de gallo, crema, green tomatillo sauce and red tomato sauce ~ This was what attracted me to come here and it tasted as good as it look... isn't this one of the prettiest burrito you have ever seen (at least for me). It was a really big portion and can be easily share between 2 people after the appetizers. ~ Everything was perfect here, I got the ancho-braised steak which was recommended by our waiter and it was so soft and moist. The best part here was the green tomatillo and tomato sauce that filled the plate, you would thing that's a bit much but once you dig in you'll know it's just right For more heat, we were given 2 house made hot sauce : a habanera salsa & a roasted chile arboles salsa. The heat of the 1st do creep up on you which I love (I did almost finish the entire thing) while the second was more refreshing with just a tiny touch of heat. Verdict : Love this place and heard they are opening a 2nd location soon Will def go back for my next Mexican craving without hesitation Great Portion, Great Price & Great Service read more

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One of our go to Spots when we crave Mexican. Hard to find a good wet burrito in the city. This restaurant hits a home run in that particular category. They have a wet burrito that has breaded chipotle chicken. This is a must (see attached). Also Cadillac margarita is great. Really can't go wrong with this place. Plan ahead with reservations. Otherwise you'll be rolling the dice to show up there for seating. If you're lucky you'll get spot at the bar. Otherwise you're stuck. There's not a lot to do in that area to kill time like you can when you're downtown. Ambiance is nice and It works for small groups of up to 6 people as well. Beyond that definitely plan well ahead. Highly recommend this spot. Great menu. read more

Went today for an early dinner after a show and enjoyed this place. I would give it 3.5/5. We had the guacamole and homemade chips. The guac size and chips were generous. Chips were a little thick but still tasty. We had the special shrimp appetizer which were much bigger than the shrimp bucket. Tasty but only six a plate for $15. The chicken soft taco with mango salsa was good but needed a bit more flavouring to the chicken. The chorizo burrito with egg was good and portion was huge! The flavour was great. Waiter didn't realize we ordered another appetizer so he gave us a tres leches cake on the house which was spongy and soaked up all the milk from the side. Not too sweet and was a great dessert. Nice to sit on the patio, the food came out a little slower than expected. All in all, would come back again to try other dishes! read more

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Small but mighty! This location is one of a few that are owned by the same chain. The food is great, not as much of a selection as Playa Cabana Hacienda but still the food is equally as good. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food and some good drinks, this is your place. Make a reservation or you may run the risk of not getting in! read more

My friend and I happened to stumble upon this restaurant after being unprofessionally turned down by Rose and Sons 4 minutes walk away (See my review on them under my account). They had the cutest patio out front, but it was way too hot and humid and I was so hungry and tired I needed food in my belly while being comfortable too. I didn't realise until later, but Barrio Coreano is part of this chain, and I loved that place too! I started with the Guaca Fresca. It was made to order in a lava rock molcajete. I had it in medium spice and it was perfect! Smooth zesty with a bit was sweet and spice. I am not sure if they make the chips in house too, but they were quite good too! crunchy not oily and not overly salted. I also ordered the Ancho Braised Short-rib - Brisket Crispy Tacos. I made such a mess but it was so worth it! I didn't even care my face was covered in saucy Short-rib goodness. The tacos were so flavourful and juicy. It was loaded with a lot of good ingredents like AAA Ontario Beef shortrib, ancho chiles, pico de gallo, guac, and homemade crema. The restaurant had a rustic Mexican feel. I felt like I was in a Mexican truck stop. A clean safe Mexican truck stop with clean cutlery LOL!!! The servers and bartenders were very friendly and welcoming. I didn't have a reservation booked and they seemed busy, but they still accommodated us...unlike Rose and Sons which a reservation was booked! I will go back there again maybe at night to see how their ambience transitions. read more

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Yup, the food matches the hype! Too bad you gotta make a reservation years in advance (not really, but it certainly feels that way). Just make sure you're arriving at the correct location....Playa Cabana has TWO locations on Dupont: this one, and PC Hacienda, which is further east. The interior is very intimate (ie small), as is the patio. Actually, the whole restaurant looks like a converted home which just adds to its quaintness. I started with a beautiful glass of sangria (I'm a sangria snob and this one was excellent!) and outstanding guacamole and chips. While we hemmed and hawed about what to order, our server suggested we just share a selection of tacos ("because that's what most people do") so we ordered: Baja fish tacos (grilled, not fried) -- positively delicious Chicken tacos ("tacos de pollo al carbon" with fresh mango salsa) -- great Braised shortrib brisket tacos -- holy hell!! Amazing. read more

I LOVE this place. Cozy and tiny, great vibe and great food. I've been there a few times and it's easily one of my favorites in the city. You just have to make sure that you make reservations before you go because it's seriously really tiny. read more

The food is ok, but I didn't find anything special. I didn't like they added salsa Cholula to both tacos I ordered, I would have liked if they made their own salsa to make it more authentic. read more

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THE BEST!!!! Amazing service, amazing food, fair prices. Nothing to complain about at all. Our server knew about the menu and was able to answer all of our questions and make suggestions. My bf is super picky and he loved everything. I cannot wait to go back and try more items on the menu. We went on the civic holiday monday, no wait at all. Got seated right away, which was a huge surprise. I hear there is usually a wait as the place is pretty small. So drinks my bf had the signature cabana margarita and he loved it. Hes usually a rum & coke guy, but I told him nope try something new. I cant drink so had a diet coke. Starters we ordered nachos a la plancha and flautas. Both super delicious but I LOVED the flautas w braised steak so delish w the corn and queso fresco on top. The best ive ever had. The nachos a la plancha was like a tostada w blk beans cheese and stuff on top. Mains i got the lobster tacos and my bf got the chicken tinga. I couldnt even finish , struggled to eat the second n took home the third one. Dessert menu is quite small but we did get the churro poutine. It was good but nothing special.but my bf loved it. The carmel sauce inside was much better than expected. I dont like caramel but it was great and came warm w marshmellows that i thought would be melted. See u again soon Playa Cabana read more

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This place has the best SHRIMP TACOS in the city. The seasoning of the shrimp is scrumptious, and it doesn't overpower your taste buds because it's balanced with their fresh guac. It comes with a crunchy taco, so the textures are all there! I also tried their FISH TACOS and it's delicious as well! The fish is nice and crispy, and has a soft taco wrapped around. The other tacos are okay. If you go here, make sure you also try their CHURROS! It's very crispy and extremely soft on the inside. Slightly pricey, but well worth it - especially because the churros are quite thick. It also comes with a caramel/marshmallow sauce, but it's just as delicious on its own! Don't forget the CHIPS & GUAC too!! You'd think it's just like any regular side, but it's surprisingly very good!! I love this restaurant, and will continue to come here again! read more

Went for my sister's birthday with a group of her friends, note: this is not a place for large group (ie. anything more than 2 people). The food was good. Fresh ingredients, good size portions, flavourful, simple and made with love. The service was attentive, polite and helpful. This is a tequila bar, so don't expect a wide selection of scotch or vodka. Their cocktails are creative and bring out the different tequila flavours. The space is where they lack and the "intimate" setting just gets annoying. Because of proximity to everything else in the restaurant, it gets loud and it was hard to maneuver around especially since there was a group of us. So if you're claustrophobic, wait till you get a seat on the patio. Also, it's a bit pricey, but affordable considering the area. It's about $8 for a plentiful side of guacamole and chips and $13 for tacos. Which as I'll say again and again in my review of taco places- is too much for street food. Parking is difficult, street parking only, but the subway is about 2 blocks away. read more

Playa Cabana - Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Had the Octopus Taco (Tacos de Pulpo) Very fresh and delicious octopus taco. The combination of ingredients (corn, guacamole, and the special sauce) gives a unique taste to this taco. Space in the restaurant is pretty small and tight though. read more

Playa Cabana - Travelling Foodie Eats: Octopus Taco (Tacos de Pulpo) - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The short rib tacos are the bomb diggity! Never knew you could put rib meat into tacos, but I'm glad they invented it. Perfectly sweet with a nice tangy finish. Rich and diverse. Excellent mouthfeel too - that short rib was tender and moist. The fish tacos sucked though. It's a catch of the day dish, and today's was baja. We got grilled (as opposed to battered) at the recommendation of our server. It looked kinda bland, tasted bland (reminiscent of overlooked and browned scrambled eggs) and was soggy to the point where the soft tortilla fell apart in my hands and I had to eat the taco ashamedly with a fork and knife. Save your fish taco cravings for seven lives in Kensington. The guac and chips appetizer was real nice. The guac comes in a nice stone mortar (great looking touch), and comes in three spicy levels: mild medium spicy. The spicy level has the perfect kick to it - spicy, but not overbearing. The chips are homemade and fried - hint of egg, and real tasty, although some -very few- were a bit too oily). A friend's recommended the Mexican iced tea. Apparently delicious and strong. Gonna have to get next time. read more

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Easily the best Mexican food in Toronto. I have been several times over the last 6 months and recommend the following dishes: chips and guacamole, short rib tacos, chorizo burrito, or the enchiladas. All of these items are top notch. The servers are also very knowledgeable on tequila and the bartenders make great custom drinks and sangria. You do not want to miss this place. Worth the wait if you do not have a reservation. read more

Playa Cabana - Amazing chorizo burrito - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Favorite Mexican spot in Toronto. Midtown location works out so well and saves you the trip to downtown for good food. Loved the crispy brisket tacos, the flautas and the burrito. The tres leches cake for dessert was to die for. read more

Playa Cabana - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Decided to be festive and celebrate cinco de mayo this year and found/chose Playa cabana based on Blog TO & yelp reviews. The place is small and quaint, but is very popular in the evening creating a very tight space. However I could look past that because the food is amaaaaazing! My boyfriend and I ordered drinks, snapper ceviche, chorizo tacos & short rib tacos and finished off with churros. It was truly a love at first bite! At first I was worried about portions, as everything look small on yelp, however food was soo filling! The staff was warm and welcoming however they were not as attentive as they should've been. They were quick to seat us & say hello but didn't take initiative to check on their tables, instead most servers were huddled around the bar just socializing. This caused quite a waiting game when I was in need for water or when we wanted to order our mains & dessert. I'd only hope the service is better the next time. read more

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This place is simply awesome! The atmosphere and design are spot on. Staff is super friendly and accommodating, and the food is absolutely delicious! If you haven't been I highly recommend their guacamole and chips, short-rib tacos, and fried fish tacos. Can't wait to go back! read more

Playa Cabana - Shrimp extravaganza! Don't pass on this serving of deliciousness! - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fun ambience Great food! We enjoyed the tacos de pulpo (octopus tacos) and the tacos de pescado particularly ! The red sangria is so fresh and tasty!!! read more

Playa Cabana - Red sangria - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I made a reservation on Bookenda and asked for a table on the patio. When arriving we were told that reservations are for inside only, but of course they did not bother to give this information online. Unfortunately the wait time for a table outside was really long. It is a small place, and the only table they were willing to offer had one of the seats practically in the door. There were 2 options to rearrange small tables, but they refused to accommodate anything we asked. So after a drive of over 1 hour from north of Toronto... No tacos for us ... read more

Had a great meal here the other day with a friend. I had the crispy chicken tacos and they were awesome. Three tacos with lots of chicken and veggies. Salsa was a little spicy but just barely. It looked small on the plate but was very filling. My friend had tostadas and liked them too. For dessert we shared the churros - 3 churros on the plate with whipped cream on top. Weird presentation but tasted ok. Next time I think I'll skip the desserts, but will come back for tacos! read more

I came for the first time and I just love the place and food. Even their simple of Mojito was superb and then the enchiladas and Carnitas were mind boggling... read more

Best Mexican restaurant in Toronto! Beef and chorizo hard tacos made just perfectly! The trio desert is also a must! Def recommend this place and def will stop by once a month to get my dose Peace and love read more

I know I'm not Mexican, but I've had a hell of a lot of great Mexican food. If you want proof, check my profile. This place is less than mediocre. I was very disappointed. Starting with the drinks, they can't make a margarita to save their life. I do a better job at home. Tasted awful. The nachos were horrible, tasted like some fried up Tori's or something like that. I had the Carne Asada and my wife had the fish tacos. The good was again, less than mediocre. The guacamole tasted like it came from a can, wasn't great at all. The flan, tasted so bad. I have no words to describe it. Don't plan to go to this place again. read more

I visited PC on my weekend vaca to Toronto from Chicago. I hate to say anything bad about a restaurant, but the food was not very good:( I started with guacamole and chips (which was pretty good actually) then I had the fish tacos at the recommendation of my waitress. Unfortunately they were bland and didn't have good favor at all. I asked for the short rib tacos instead. Those were also bland with no flavor:( I ended up leaving (still hungry). In PC's defense, I live in Chicago and we have Amazing Mexican food so perhaps it was a high bar I was measuring them against. PS. The staff was really friendly and they had decent drinks, hence the 3 stars. read more

Having lived in California for many years and eaten at many Mexican joints, I'd say this place is right at the top tier of the list! It's a tiny place with lots of personality. I sat at the small bar, where the bartender was cool and friendly. The food...gauc with chips to start...as good as anywhere. Entree...carnitas tacos (soft shell) with meat that was so flavorful and tender, accented with an incredible Mexican bbq sauce. I can't wait to go again! read more

I've been here once before and it seems they've changed their dishes a bit - put less things on them. But overall the food is good. My 1 star goes to the fact that I made a reservation for 13 people - which they said they could accommodate. Got to the restaurant and there was only room for 11 people. The restaurant was SO small realistically they should have said no to the reservation. There was no room for the staff and customers to walk by our table. It's a VERY tight spot and half our group was tightly pushed against the wall. The restaurant is no good for groups bigger than 2! ALSO When I called and made the reservation I asked if we could do split bills which they said we could. Get to the restaurant and I'm told we can not. I had to fight with the waiter and then the managers for a very long time. Although the manager wasn't speaking to me rudley was blaming me for HIM not being able to split the bill. Will not be coming back ! read more

There are lots of great reviews on here for this restaurant - so just adding a note here regarding larger groups. I had a board meeting with a bunch of colleagues nearby and we made a reservation for 8 people. We had a great meal and enjoyed the food and drinks. The ambience and service was excellent, and we all left happy. The hassle was that when it came time to pay, we discovered they do not do separate bills. So, we spent the last part of the meal with calculators out trying to parse everything out. Not the end of the world, but a pain nonetheless. It also meant that for those who needed to claim meals they could not get a proper receipt. I'd come back as a couple or with friends but I would not book for groups larger than 4. read more

We were driving back from a cottage in Brighton and wanted to pick up food to eat at home. You know, avoid having to make food when we're already so tired? Playa Cabana was on our way and it's one of those spots that we've wanted to try out, but just haven't gotten to. We popped in and ordered the chicken and pastor (soft) tacos and a horchata for while we waited on our order. I found the service to be friendly and overall efficient and extremely fast. The food was done before we even got through half the drink. The horchata, while good, was not as great as we've had elsewhere in the city. I found that it was at once refreshing going down the throat but leaving your mouth with a dry feeling (which made you think you were thirsty). Later when we got home to eat, the shells were coming apart a bit (likely from condensation) but the meat was amazing. The pastor is a bit spicy but delicious and the chicken balanced out the spiciness of our meal. While there, we discussed how the location was compact which created a sense of intimacy, but it wasn't romantic in the classic sense, making it a great spot for new dates. We will return to dine in someday, and hopefully have a chance to visit the other Playa locations, to be able to compare all of them! read more

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Sadly, looks like this whole chain is going downhill. Was at the Dupont location about a month ago and the menu was different with fewer options, no specials and then my favourite drink that I always order, which is supposed to come with berries in the glass came as a pink sugary tasting mess that tasted like they put next to no alcohol in a glass full of pink lemonade mix. The food was bland and uninspiring compared to what it used to be. Service was barely there with no one coming around to take orders or check on us. Now their other location in the Junction has been shut down with a red card from Toronto health inspectors for pest infestations. I give this whole chain of restaurants another year before they start shutting down completely. So sad. Used to be my favourite for good tacos. read more

Always consistent! If you are looking for authentic Mexican food in Toronto, Playa Cabana is a pretty solid choice. The carnitas are succulent and not to be missed. The Al Pastor tacos were a bit chewy. Save room for dessert. The churros are to die for. read more

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Woohoo! As good as it gets, indeed! Seriously the best Mexican food I've had since moving to Toronto, hands down. At Playa Cabana, you're not going to find greasy cheese-soaked Tex-Mex garbage. This, folks, is the real deal -- and I say that as someone who was raised in Southern California, and spent time living just a short drive from the Baja border. Husband and I strolled in one evening and were lucky to get a table. We split the ceviche, which was fresh and spicy. The enchiladas I ordered as a main were stuffed with super tender chicken and zingy red and green sauces. Also a huge plus: they have Mexican Coke! (Not the yayo kind, the drinkable kind in glass bottles and not sweetened with real sugar and not high-fructose corn syrup). I wish I'd saved room for dessert! Playa Cabana has a great boozy menu, a good selection of tequilas, and the people that work there are awesome. The only downside is that the place is super small, so the next time I go I'll try to make reservations. But it's not going to be long 'till I go back. Playa Cabana is seriously delicioso! read more

Anyone who tries to say that there is no good Mexican food to be had in Toronto has clearly never been to Playa Cabana. I adore this place. I would come back every week if I lived nearby. The first time I came here was on a swelteringly hot summer day. My boyfriend and I sat on the back patio and I almost believed I was actually in Mexico. I had a glass of white sangria, the "pizza nachos" and a veggie burrito. Sweat trickled down my face and onto my plate. It was not a proud moment for me, but I never thought that I could be so hot and so happy at the same time. Tasting fresh Oaxacan cheese was like a revelation. Seriously, after one bite of the nachos we vowed to return again as soon as possible. We recently came back and I had a mojito, guaca fresca, and the poblano chile rellenos. As a vegetarian, I appreciate that there are other options aside from the typical "veggie quesadillas with mixed peppers and onions". Again, everything was absolutely delicious. Service was a bit on the slow side because there was a huge takeout order that had overwhelmed the kitchen, but our server kept checking in with us to let us know that our food would be coming out shortly. Generally, I don't mind waiting as long as it doesn't seem like we were completely forgotten about. The restaurant itself isn't the fanciest or the most spacious, but that's what adds to the charm! The food and the service have, on both occasions, been nothing short of excellent. Although I haven't yet been able to make a reservation (always the answering machine!), my boyfriend and I have walked in fairly early (around 5PM) and have managed to snag a table a two before the dinner rush. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

This place IS THE SHIEET! This is a review coming from someone who doesn't normally go out and eat Mexican cuisine. But man, this place was SUPER delicious. Will definitely plan to be back again. I came on a Tuesday night with a friend. The place was pretty packed. We didn't make a reservation, but luckily we were seated right away by the window. Setting: wooden tables, tables extremely close to each other (I probably could've elbowed the person adjacent to me - I suspect they tried to squeeze in as many tables as space will allow), and some decorations that, well, look Mexican haha. They dimmed the lighting sometime during the night. At first it seemed too dark, but after my eyes adjusted, it was quite nice. Is this what they call ambience? I'd say so. Food: I got the tostada with ground beef. I can't eat kidney beans but the waiter was happy to accommodate and gave me more rice instead. It was DELICIOUS. Tangy ground beef. Crispy, freshly fried shell. Diced lettuce perfectly placed, with smooth smooth avocado in the middle, sprinkled with corn. My favourite part was this white, mayo-like sauce that they crosshatched across the tostada. Service: Waiter came and left a bottle of water on our table, but came regularly to pick up said bottle and refill our glasses with it. Pretty good service! I'm not gonna lie: the majority of my previous experience with 'Mexican food' was with Taco Bell, so you should read my review with that in mind. But, after Playa Cabana, I can never go back. I wish I had more experience with Mexican cuisine so that I had a better frame of reference than Taco Bell haha, but there you have it. Come to Playa Cabana and have your palette elevated. read more