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    Tacos 101

    4.5 (21 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Birrias
    Diana A.

    I popped in here after having tried a number of taco stands in Kensington Market. I hadn't heard of the place but really appreciated that there wasn't a huge line up or unfortunate music blaring. The place has a really chill vibe, very low key and extremely friendly. I had the tacos birrias and a Guava Jarrito. Overall the food was extremely tasty and the consommé satisfying. Perhaps a tad too much salt but nothing to really complain about. The tacos were filling, cheesy and also stacked with very mild onions. I would love to know there they source them because they were really mild and impressive. Overall a really solid spot that I would return to. There are no tables, so it's stand up or high stool.

    Lisa B.

    I'm so glad that Tacos 101 reopened. I used to go to their location on Dundas East before it closed. They had the best baja fish tacos I've ever had. I finally had a chance to try their new location, and they did not disappoint. Their menu is even a bit bigger now and they have birria tacos. The portions are a bit small than they used to be down on Dundas, but understandable with rising food prices. Still a good price, and very authentic tasting.

    Kai-Wen L.

    Although it's a small store, it has nice tacos and nice decorations. I also think it's a good deal compared to other Toronto Taco stores.

    Horchata
    Riley D.

    Walked in to an empty Taco 101, early yesterday (Tuesday). I had a concert to go to and wanted tacos badly before I went. The dude working was super nice and recommended the carnitas, the chicken and the birria. I don't really eat pork, so I went with the other two. Honestly? Really really good. I've had tacos out in California and my wife's family is Mexican, so my standards are pretty high. These passed my test, and I really recommend them. Horchata was good too.

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    Owen R.

    I haven't tried them all... But definitely a TOP taco spot for Toronto. Some places are charging $9+ for a single taco!?! 101 has them about $6... still a lot for a single, but that's 2022; nuthin cheap! Chicken (pollo), excellent! And carnitas

    Carnitas tacos
    Lorenzo L.

    Tacos 101 has some of the best tacos in Toronto even though it's surrounded by other Taco places in Kensington Market. I have tried most of their tacos: Carnitas, Al Pastor, Pollo Adobado and Pescado. I still need to try their Birria tacos and Nopal tacos though. I love their Carnitas and Al Pastor tacos. It's a very small space in Kensington that they share with their sister store, Fruta Libre. I suggest you try one of their drinks. This place is highly recommended!

    Chicken tacos
    Chandni P.

    Their chicken tacos was flavorful and meat was tender, their hot sauce is really hot so try a little first before you put a generous amount in. Must try if your in the Kensington street area.

    Street view. Closed at 7 today.
    Martin S.

    Great new taco spot adding to the nearly half dozen scattered around the market, Tacos 101 makes me happy to have all this choice. No need to wait in a line at 7 lives, with 101 within a stones throw! I went last Friday after this place being open only a couple weeks and with limited hours I was lucky to get in before they closed at 7pm. The Pescado (fish) taco I had was fantastic! A bit pricy at $7 but was on the heavy side for the fish content, and turned out to be all I needed to eat at that point. They recommend two tacos if you need a meal, but one of these is substantial. The rest of the tacos are $6. The next night again they were closing at 7pm, so we rushed down and tried another selection right before closing. This time I tried the Al Pastor, which is the roast pork taco, garnished with a slice of pineapple, which was divine! My daughter had the chicken, which she loved, saying it was better than Good Hombres (sadly closed, at least for now), whew! what an endorsement right there. With the colourful interior, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and partner making some fantastic Mexi drinks, I can see myself becoming a regular here. Bravo, for the brave new after-world here in Kensington!

    Jacob L.

    Service was good nice and friendly and we got our food fast. Atmosphere was good the music was nice and the vibes were good. The food was amazing I got the Al Pastor and Carnitas tacos and it was great. The home hot sauce was delicious and I'm not a huge spice fan. Overall great spot would recommend.

    Birria

    Had the birria taco. It was good, not great. Also, pricey. Beef wasn't really seasoned well. Consome was very good though. Overall good and I would try different kinds next time.

    mango with chamoy and tajin
    Aisha F.

    Came across this local restaurant, and decided to get a small snack. The mango with chamoy was something I've never tried before, but I would definitely get again. P.S - not for picky eaters!!

    Tacos El Pastor (Pork), Chicken Taco, Beef Birria Taco
    John K.

    My wife and I brought our daughter to Kensington market for our taco adventure. We started our adventure here and it did not disappoint. We tried a taco Al pastor, a chicken taco, and a Birria taco and they were all amazing packed with meat and the taco fillings. They were very generous with their taco meat and other toppings. Coming to Tacos 101 was the highlight of our taco adventure. The gentleman preparing the tacos was very friendly and recommended the Al pastor and Birria tacos. I also noticed some Mexican local snacks nearby where you place your order. There is a seating area. Not only did the gentleman recommend the Birria tacos but in addition he did mention that they specialize in the Birria taco, surely enough it was the best taco I had during my entire Kensington market taco tour. I'm definitely coming back here on my next visit to the Kensington area! I highly recommend you come here and try their food.

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