Had the weekend breakfast buffet. It was not a huge range but was big enough. A few items were on…read morethe saltier side. The food was mostly not spicy & the spicy items were quite mild. The salsas were below average but everything else was good. There were no signs for any dishes. My favourite item was the deep fried tamale - moist, sweet & crispy, with no stuffing except corn but still flavourful & fragrant from the banana leaf. The refried beans were great too - smooth, creamy & meaty.

We ordered a birria taco, fish in green sauce, and birria sushi. There was a sale on any items…read morewith birria. The fish was the highlight of the meal with delicious green sauce. The service was friendly and we even got a little free treat at the end of our meal. The ambiance is great if you want a casual meal.

We started with "appetizers" including the K-Wings or Korean style wings in both flavours. I…read morepreferred the Oro K-wings ($20 for 6) the crispy chicken left neutral but having been marinated in arbol (type of chili pepper), soy, and oyster sauce was very flavourful. Juicy and crunchy this is what makes Korean fried chicken so good. The Rojo K-wings ($20 for 6) were too strong for me: the gochujang, ginger, soju, and oyster sauce base tasty on the first bite but overwhelming by the last. Rest assured, Tinga Kim doesn't baby their diners and makes these spicy. I'm glad we got the quesabirria ($18) for the table as the shredded beef saturated in consommé was so rich and salty that one is sufficient. They don't skimp of the cheese so it's nice and gooey but could use more raw onion and herbs to counteract the heaviness. Strangely this arrives with chili oil and a sour cream aioli instead of the beef consommé you'd expect to dip it in. It seemed more quesadilla than quesabirria. Their single order tacos are great for building your own main. Ideally, the chef should have left the shrimp in the pingo Coreano ($12) neutral rather than saturating it in soju, soy and oyster sauce. By this point, I was getting tired of this flavour combo and was looking forward to what the menu describes as shrimp, soju-based salsa, guacamole, cotija & Oaxaca cheese, and cilantro. No where did it mention soy and oyster sauce, which completely covered the sparse guacamole and cheese but did help soften the tostada, so it was foldable and easier to eat. I'm really reaching for the silver lining here. The maapo libre ($10) tasted the same since the main protein was Korean marinated galbi. Except this was topped with an overly salted citrusy red cabbage slaw. Quite frankly, by this time I'm not sure what on their menu doesn't contain soy sauce. After all that salt I was craving something sweet. The Mexican flan ($10) was calling and while it wasn't terrible, if the recipe includes white chocolate in the custard they really should have left the syrup thin rather than dousing it in a thick caramel that brought this to cloying sweet level. Moreover, the custard became too dense. The silver lining? At least each order contained two mini flans that makes it perfect for sharing. My perception is that the chefs at Tinga Kim create one sauce then use it on everything. That same caramel was drizzled onto the already sweet tres leches cake ($17), which means yes this is tooth achingly sweet as well. At least the cake was nice and moist. Even the cinnamon sugar dusted churros ($10) didn't escape the sauce, which needs to be served on the side. The actual pastry was a bit dense but at least freshly deep fried and hot.

Hands-down the best tacos in the East End! Tinga Kim serves up Korean-Mexican fusion dishes done…read moreexeptionally well, where flavour profiles are paired together with a purpose. We ordered the Sunny Ceviche (citrus cured sea bass, szechuan peppercorn, and coconut milk) to share, which came with crunchy fried tortilla chips. It had the perfect amount of acidity and spice without overpowering or taking away from the natural sweetness of the fish. For tacos, I ordered the pescado (fish) and spicy shrimp on a soft shell, while my partner had the Korean marinated galbi and pulpo (octopus). Despite the price tag on each taco ($10-11), the amount of toppings piled on make them worth it and you can be full with just two. I especially loved the guac that came with the crispy fish, and the spicy sauce that coated the shrimps. The octopus was decent, but the galbi was a bit too sweet. My main critique was that our drinks took a bit of time to arrive, with our apps & mains served before they came. The table next to us was also attended to first even though they came in after, but I understand that it was a busy night and the staff were working as fast as they could.

This place was the choice of our meetup.com host who has a penchant for karaoke which seems to be a…read morehighlight for La Cevicheria. Otherwise, it's pretty much a dive in Kens with long tables with everything else sketchy enough you don't want to look too closely. I had a Michelada which was quite good and really hit the spot! Then I remembered someone recommended the shrimp tacos, which I always enjoy so I ordered those. Someone at the table ordered nachos which definitely looked good. But when I got my tacos I was confused as to why the shells were on the shrimp still (heads off). Not sure why that would be and it's too obvious to be a mistake, and in hindsight I should have sent that order back to the kitchen as I couldn't eat it like a taco. Instead I had to pick each shrimp up and peel it before eating which was messy because of the mayo, and took long enough that the shell was soggy by the time I got to it. Not ideal and made me think that there were not any Mexicans in the place. My only guess is that they could be Filipino? They would serve shell-on shrimp in some of their dishes which would be fine, being with noodles or rice. Also the karaoke thing made me think of Little Manilla lol, as the bar up there was heaven for out of tune singing 100%. I see now they are closed for the winter 2025/6 and back in April which makes a lot of sense since Kens is often a ghost town when it gets cold out.

Ok. I love love love love this place. This place has like a local mexican bar vibe. It has super…read moregood music. Fast service. I went here in a breezy summer evening and it is a good spot for causal date. The open patio and huge door is best thing they have. Fish tacos and cactus tacos both were perfectly done. Their portion sizes were good as well. I can go again!

The people are very nice but it is not authentic by any means. Lacking true Mexican flavor and it…read morewas disheartening to see that most dishes traditionally served with a corn flour base are made with white flour instead. Really great for those who don't like spice and would like a step up from Taco Bell. i would love the option for more authentic flavors here.

Ordered a takeout last night. Chicken quesadilla - so so…read moreVegetarian chimichanga - very bad. Just broccoli, carrot and zuccini big chunks with cheese. Churros - gave with strawberry sauce. Noo! Tortilla chips was really good. Not ordering here again.

This is true to tradition Mexican food in all it's magnificence…read more Had a long chat with the Owner, a charming lady. Food: 100/5 Ambiance: 100/5 Service: 100/5 Pastor tacos: 100/5 Birria tacos: 100/5 Guac: 100/5 Their tortilla chips ARE FRESHLY MADE IN HOUSE. COME HERE!

Came here due to high rating. It's been on my yelp to-go list for years and finally have a chance…read moreto visit. Place is cute, feels like im in local eatery in mexico. My friend ordered the highly talk about birria taco. And i ordered birria sandwich. Ordered the mexican-style tiramisu as well. Friend love the birria tacos and not so much the sandwich. As for me, both are alright. Not wow or to rave about. I love the green chili sauce tho. I enjoy my sandwich because of this sauce....and I pour it generously. Tiramisu is good , light and not too sweet. but didnt blow my mind either. Friendly and attentive service. They have dining table at the main room (where the cashier and kitchen is), another dining area further back (no view of kitchen and cashier) where we sat. My area was empty except me and friend and less traffic for the server to come by or maybe check on us since we r out of sight (unless they wanna go to washroom). hence it's bit harder to find someone to help . need to walk to cashier to ask for stuff. Overall, good one-time experience.

Had AYCE Mexican sushi at $24.95 (Wednesday evening only) which besides all their sushi items also…read moreincludes rock shrimp, caramel shrimp & yakimeshi special mix (fried rice). It was great value since one roll is already almost that price & different from all the other sushi places. Only one sushi dish seemed to come with raw fish though. We tried all the non vegetarian sushi except camarones a la diabla which was supposedly the spiciest of them all. They get 4.5 stars. Angie roll was pretty good though it sounded more flavourful than it was. Birria roll was decent; I like Birria but this was not that good & the dip was dilute. Banana roll was good; the banana flavour went surprisingly well with the roll. Marielos roll was decent. Luigi roll was pretty good & barely spicy. Rock shrimp was good. Caramel shrimp was good but rock shrimp was better. Both came on rice. Toronto roll was decent; the spiciness did not compliment the dish. Guamuchilito roll & Carne asada roll were pretty good; I liked the crunch of latter & it had tasty beef but it was tough. Tatito og roll was pretty good: the cheese flavour came out more than in most of the other rolls. Miguel roll was the cheesiest & creamiest roll & pretty good. Aguachile mango roll was a cold dish & very spicy despite having only 2 chilis. It wasn't good. Princess roll was a bit bland with too much rice to other ingredients but otherwise good. It was very big & not spicy despite having 2 chilis. The creamy corn dip was good. Avocado special roll was decent. The spiciness creeps up on you. It seemed to be the only item with raw fish. The staff were overloaded & service was slow. The soy sauce compared to Japanese soy sauce was same same but different; lighter, with a fruity edge. The rice was heavy - it seemed to be glutinous. Tres leches cake (not in the buffet) was pretty good & big for $15.

We went to this restaurant as it had been recommended. We went for the breakfast buffet…read more It is a small restaurant and the buffet is super small. There was a selection of different foods: Pozole, Menudo, beans, beef, chorizo, chicken with mole, rice, potatoes, tamales, tortillas, and a few more dishes. Nothing tasted good. It was simply bland and/or OK. They were slow to replenish. Overall, we couldn't wait to leave. It just was not a great presentation nor tasty.

Such a cute spot. Food and drinks were amazing. Guac was so fresh. Mango Margarita was massive!read more

Decent but not worth a second stop. I was excited by the prospect of what's ultimately a rarity in…read moreToronto, a tasty yet authentic Mexican eatery that won't completely break the bank. Unfortunately, this place is run of the mill. The service was a bit slow, with substantial gaps between courses. My friend and I had a taco platter to start. We opted for half chorizo and half carnitas. The former was good, though the latter was unfortunately not good - dry and stringy pork. I'm also noticing from the pictures here that others get a red and green salsa, whereas I only got the green one. I also tried the enchiladas which were above average, but certainly could have used more zeal - perhaps a more pungent green salsa or more chips for dipping.

This was probably some of the best tacos I've had in my life - it was such a pleasant surprise…read morebecause I was actually searching for a different taco spot that had great ratings on Google and stumbled into their booth instead. I don't have much pictures to share because my phone was dying. There are no outlets available in the indoor seating area so they offered to charge it for me at cash, which I sincerely appreciated. Ordered the 3 taco + 1 can combo (+$1 for bottle). Got the Brocheta, Fish, and Grilled Chicken. Didn't like the grilled chicken - the texture and flavour in my opinion didn't mash well together. The Brocheta and Fish on the other hand were my favourites! The Beef and melty cheese allowed for a juicy taco, while the saltiness of the fish gave a nice kick that balanced with the fresh vegetables. I'm a slow eater but I ate the 2 tacos in MINUTES because it was so good!! The staff are really friendly and served the food to my table. The bottle was kinda weird because it seemed to need a bottle opener....but they didn't open it.....but it's all forgiven. The seating area - there seems to be both an indoor and outdoor area. I only sat indoors. The whole area is very rundown and kind of sketchy, especially that washroom yet clean..... It was giving me the ick, but the whole unit is a shared space between 3-4 taco spots, so I don't blame this on them. Highly recommend others check this place out!!

Wonderful food and very friendly people! The food warned your soul and fills your belly.read more