El Catrin Destileria

Located in the Distillery District, El Catrin is an authentic Mexican eatery with a lively vibe and fun staff.

8 / 10
716
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  • Phone

    (416) 203-2121

  • Website

    elcatrin.ca

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

18 Tank House Lane (Distillery District) Toronto ON M5A 3C4 Canada

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 148


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good for dates trendy margaritas outdoor seating good for groups tequila churros great value casual horchata mezcal short ribs healthy food spacious desserts tomato juice good for special occasions crowded corn brunch food
Maryam Nghb

I really like the atmosphere here and their tacos are really tasty ???????? you just might need to stand in line a bit to get a table here.

Joanna Sable

This place has some of the coolest decor you have ever seen. One of the greatest cocktail and tequila bars and a killer patio . Fun Mexican eats. Must try the tuna tostadas , grab a hot sauce

Dale Dietrich

My wife and I loved this place. One of the best authentic Mexican restaurants in Toronto. The hand made guacamole at the table was terrific. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, drink and ambiance

MJ Cha

Ensalade destelleria and baja tacos were excellent! Beef cheeks were bland. I liked the sauce in crab fritters . Got recommended Okanagan Spring pale ale beer which I loved. Service was two thumbs up????

Simran Dass

Very cute vibes! Would recommend - I had a cauliflower bowl dish which was great and so was the guac . Seems like they had extensive meat options on their menu that looked great as well

Karen P. Baez

Churros are always a good option hahahaha ... Mexican gourmet food, do not expect a regular taco ( only mexicans will understand) , the experience was amazing and the food was so yummi ????

JenKudu

Bring a serious appetite and go for the 7 course tasting menu . Features compressed watermelon , guacamole , fish tacos and churros (pic) to name a few standouts. The Mayan margarita is amaze balls!!

Edson Vieira Jr

Their guac is great, delicious and seasoned just right. For dinner we shared the cod and pork tacos . The cod was excellent, very crispy and tasty. The pulled pork was nice, but not as much add the cod

Marvin

The interior of this place blows is beautiful and lively . If you come here during the Toronto Christmas Market they'll have outdoor seating with a fire and warm heating! An experience to remember.

Shurraj Rao

Beautiful place, it's the only fancy patio here (i think). However, it is a tapas bar , so don't expect large portions . It's pricey , but the beef cheek is totally worth it.

Julia Lanc

Located in the heart of the Distillery District, El Catrin will offer you not only an amazing atmosphere & experience, the food is what will keep you coming bac for more. Small sharing plates.

Samuel De Leo

I'm originally from Mexico and I can say that the food here is really good. It's gourmet mexican food . Good taste, margaritas are great and the prices are great ???? The service was impecable!

Julia Lanc

Located in the heart of the Distillery District, El Catrin will offer you not only an amazing atmosphere & experience, but the food is what will keep you coming back for more. Small sharing plates.

Sarp Erkaya

Very cool Mexican with a great vibe. A perfect place to enjoy a sunny day on the patio . Pulled pork tacos + margarita will bring a piece of Oaxaca to Downtown Toronto.

Kary L

Great cochinita tacos , esquites really small and expensive . My bigger complain, as every single "mexican"place; the tortillas , horrible white tortillas . Use authentic corn yellow tortillas please!!!

Andrea MacKinnon

The best Mexican in Toronto that also boasts an incredible patio inside the Distillery District. While the whole menu is great, make sure you order the table made guacamole to start.

Baharinaaa

Cocktails are unbelievable, get reservation for outside in summer. Totally recommended????????

Tana Babcock

Great atmosphere inside and out! Amazing horchata colada and mojitos ! Table-side guac and chips were pretty good too

Carl Figueiredo

Tequila and Mezcal drinks are a house specialty . Extensive list. Beautiful indoor space and outdoor patio (w/fireplaces!).

Beh Noosh

Drinks were pretty strong and tasted good...portions were small...I liked the pork taco more than fish taco :)...if you are two go for patio and ask to sit by the fireplace ...awsome in winter!

Nadia IssaBella

Some is the best Mexican food in the city and if you go during the Christmas Market , you get line bypass and free entry to the market !

Hrag Vartanian

Fun summer vibe. I tried it on a sunny July day and found the guacamole ok but not great. The tacos and sandwiches were very good. Service was solid. And the restaurant is nicely designed.

david charles

The food is awesome, the portions are small so don't get surprised, well worth your spend for the ambience, staff .

WiD

Try the shrimp tacos , they are the best. And of course their guacamole ! ???????? The atmosphere is exceptional! ????

Diane Lee

decor is great, as is the lobster salad . the ahi tuna tostada was under-seasoned. the beef short ribs were dry/over-cooked, but the accompanying sweet potato purée and sugar snap peas were good.

HanBi K

Soooo good! Churros ! They give you three dipping sauces-chocolate,caramel,strawberry . I wish churros was more crispy

Manolo Calderón

Good Mexican food . Big words coming from a Mexican ???? get the Baja or Carnitas tacos ???????? guacamole with chapulines. Sopes & Queso Fundido ????????

Elnaz Taqizadeh

one of the coolest interior I've ever seen. overpriced for their small portions. fish tacos are delicious, the pork tacos and burritos were good.

MJ Cha

Baja fish tacos were GREAT. Octopus taco was disappointing. Guacamole was fresh as usual. Mulled wine was great especially since we were eating outside in winter =)

Juan Llovet

Gobernador tacos are delicious, especially if you like seafood . Guacamole is also very good, but it comes in small quantities. Very good in general.

Katie Andrade

Not the best Mexican I've had but this place has such a good vibe and is really fun for group dinners ! Patio is awesome as well .

Vera Perez

Our waitress helpful w/ the menu & suggestions. The Horchata is GOOD, The Marquesa Tacos were INCREDIBLE, and The Tres Leches ????????

Natalia H Portillo

Authentic Mexican food , not at all the typical cliché. Everything is good and the staff is very friendly .

Dima Makei

Awesome place. My fav restaurant in Toronto. Delicious food, great inner design and great selection of Tequila .

Julie L

Guacamole made under you eyes and baja fish tacos worth the visit here. Big terrace for the warmer days

ILYA SPEC

Very cool interior and patio , so many details it's incredible. Food is good as well as service. Get ready, it will be hot! ????????

Gabriel Seah

We sat outside & there was a huge fire going for a long time, though it was 27 degrees & sunny, so that wasn't pleasant.

Maryann

love their chips & guac .. you gotta try their Pollo con mole , Baja and Campechanos... they are DELISH!!

Alexander Yolevski

Best restaurant experience I have ever had in a long time! Amazing atmosphere. Real authentic Mexican. GET THE SHORT RIB AND THE CORN !

Burce ısık

Been here twice, first time was good tacos are really delicious, ambiance is nice but second time i had food poisoning here cuz of the fish taco and hospitalized

Per Snare

Best resto in the Distillery . Delicious margaritas and a drink called The Queen Of Alcohol , worthy of the name.

M

Cochinita Pibil tacos and the Burra (Chicken quesadilla ) are good. Chips and guac are nice as well . Portions are on the smaller size. Overall good place but bit overrated.

Heather Kirk Toronto, ON

The room is really swell and the fresh juices nice. One of very few spots with crickets on the menu if you like that short of thing.

HanBi K

Delicious tequila shots with tomato juice (?) chaser! Such a great combo!

Thomas

Try the Drink that has a the burn honey and agave . Sooo good !! (drink on photo)

Gabriel Seah

Had chicken tinga flautas & Baja fish tacos . The tacos were unbalanced with too much sourness but the flautas were pretty tasty. At these prices I expected more though.

Oz Gunal

Tacos , family, atmosphere, lively , fun, authentic , trendy .

Jefferson Moore-Bellerande

The music is great here on Fridays. Old school hip hop mixed across classics of all genres

Gilles MARTIN

The Guacamole and the Corn Chips were really tasty. The rest? Drink a lot, you can skip, you won't miss much.

Amanda V

Small portions and a smidge over priced. My server was absolutely wonderful - advised us on foods and a type of cocktail I otherwise wouldn't know I now like. The interior and patio = WOW. ????????

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