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    Seven Lives Tacos y Mariscos

    4.4 (1.6k reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican

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    Choripapa Taco
    Thomas G.

    Delicious tacos of a decent size! If I lived in Toronto I would be coming by often for sure.

    Governador, diablo
    Reh L.

    Update: I came back and it tastes like the recipes for the tacos changed. They're not quite as good as before but it was slammed and maybe they were having an off day. Still a great taco though!

    Carnitas Taco and Baja Fish Taco
    Generous Y.

    I believe this spot is known for fish tacos more than regular tacos. From my limited experience, I agree with ordering fish tacos over other options. Baja Fish Taco - fried fish was excellent. Tender and juicy fish with a lightly crisp exterior. Sauce on top paired phenomenally to add an immense creaminess that I think avocado could do as well. Tomatoes created a contrast through a sour tang, which helped emphasize the rest of the taco. Carnitas Taco - a pretty basic taco. Nothing special to note but I would rather buy cheaper tacos if I wanted this experience. The carnitas is not specially cooked, tasted like any other slow cooked pork. I mean if you're here with friends and don't want fish, sure opt for a non-fish taco, but if you eat fish, I'd skip all other options.

    Baja fish
    Harshini R.

    Tried the Baja fish and shrimp tacos. The tacos are slightly more expensive than Gus tacos but sooo worth it. The Baja fish taco came with a solid piece of fried fish and a whole lot of sauce on top. I definitely want to go back and try more tacos.

    Carmen G.

    A Toronto crowd favourite spot for tacos. When you're in the Kensington Market area, you can't not stop by at Seven Lives, as it's a Toronto staple. Over the years they've moved to a larger space across the street of where they use to be located. The space has ample standing tables, fans, and a bigger space in general for the amount of people that come get tacos here. Their prices have increased quite a bit over the years, as did everything else in this economy now a days. I always opt for their gobernador or fish taco. This time I got their gobernador which is a taco that comes with smoked tuna, grilled shrimps and topped with ooey gooey cheese. You can add your own salsa on the side, they have mild, medium and hot. The gobernador is always a great hit and so tasty - also what they're known for. So definitely give this one a try. It's quick service/ quick meal, so you're in and out of the taco shop pretty quickly. Every Toronto tourists definitely comes here when they're in town.

    Menu April 2025
    Mich C.

    Always enjoyed the visit! Busy on a Saturday afternoon. Didn't wait very for my order. The tacos were good size for me. I would love t come back and order one of each if I had the stomach capacity to do so! Definitely will return in the future

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    Winni Z.

    I can see why this is a favorite! The tacos were delicious (though oily) and the music selection was great. There were only standing tables.

    Left: Tuna and shrimp taco . Right: mushroom taco. Top: Chips and Salsa
    Francie M.

    So flavorful and fresh! The tacos are expensive but huge - one could be a light meal, two was a little too much, so one plus chips could set you straight. We ordered one of the yellowfin tuna + shrimp tacos whose name started with a G. It was really interesting because the tuna was ground and tasted almost like pork carnitas... but delicious either way. I also ordered a mushroom and nopal taco which came with guac and a halloumi- esque salty fried cheese to be filling, but I could barely finish it. The tortilla chips were freshly cooked and flavorful. Logistics: - indoor seating only - CASH ONLY - limited street parking nearby but transit accessible - filling vegetarian taco option but not sure if tortillas are corn/GF, need to ask

    Seven Lives - interior
    Mike H.

    If a cat has nine lives, would you spare one for one of the city's best tacos? Seven Lives is where the locals head to devour flavourful seafood tacos. I ventured here to Kensington Market not long ago to enjoy their famed Baja fish & Gobernador tacos: - Baja Fish Taco included a sizeable battered fish fried to a crisp, complemented with fresh pico de gallo & tangy Baja sauce. This was satisfying and filling that I couldn't stop eating. - Gobernador Taco featured smoked marlin, shrimp & cheese. The cheese melted nicely into the meaty filling. Shrimp added some sweetness & crunch to contrast the smoky fish. I was thankful to have had this meal without much wait at lunch opening. Service was friendly and fast. Plenty of guests packed in shortly after!

    Carnitas on top and baja fish on the bottom.
    Stephanie N.

    Finally been back since they moved across the street to their current location. Love how there's more dining room. We went on a weekday right at opening and there was already a short line but it moved fast. We waited maybe 10 minutes for our food. My friend and I each got two (baja fish and gobernador shrimp). The portions are still very big and each taco comes with two tortillas. The prices went up slightly though. We really liked how crispy the fish was but our favourite is still the gobernador. The sauces go very well with the shrimp and meat and although a little bit messy to eat, well worth!

    Kathy V.

    Seven lives is very nostalgic to me. I've been going since its conception in 2012 when I was a very broke student. Back then, these tacos felt like a splurge, but oh so worth it. There's not a lot of room inside - for sitting there's probably space for 4-6 max. If you happen to grab a space to put down your food, you're probably going to stand. If there's good weather, you can indulge outside. The limited space makes it feel cozy in a way. I fondly recall busy nights standing in a corner with a group of friends bonding over tacos. I've tried all their tacos but my fave by far is the gobernador - smoked blue marlin, grilled shrimp, cheese, crema with pickled onions. A close second is the Baja fish - battered and fried fish, cabbage, Baja sauce, and pico de gallo. The tacos come with its own set of toppings but you can top with salsa with your preference of heat - the mild and medium are my usual. Their spiciest is truly spicy so keep that in mind! My brave friend loves spice and although she could handle it, she said it burned away most of the taco taste so that was less enjoyable lol. If it's not clear yet, I LOVE SEVEN LIVES and if you haven't gone, you haven't lived. Seven lives truly deserves its high rating and I hope it stays around forever.

    Ritwika B.

    Absolutely love this spot for Tacos! Their salsa is quite hot so be careful with the serving! I LOVE their shrimp taco - comes packed with flavours and tastes delicious. The baja fish taco is also a pretty good one with a good amount of basa fish in it. Overall love this place and would highly recommend it.

    Tonya D.

    Amazing busy pricey small. But so good! You can stand and eat at the stand up table. The wait time is for only those with patience and know what good quality tastes like.

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    Really good tacos! Very reasonable prices! I loved their hot sauces. I would go again and again!

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