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For example, when you come to El Rey you get a traditional Cantina experience. Aguilar describes the unique appeal of Mexico’s culinary traditions, “It’s not only the vibrant flavours that draw people in, but the experience. There’s also a little Mexican restaurant in Kensington called El Trompo that I love.

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Pancho y Emiliano is perhaps most famous for its sun-soaked patio, which on weekends in the summer gets jam packed with taco and tequila lovers. If you’re a newbie to the art of eating Birria we suggest ordering the classic beef stew taco dipped in consome. There are over 130 tequilas behind the bar, so it’s an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with Mexico’s finest mezcal. Skip through the front door and you’ll find exposed brick walls, a long narrow bar and the perfect pitch of subdued romantic lighting. You’ll find Kalbi beef and kimchi paired with tomatillo salsa and bulgogi shrimp stuffed in tiny tacos. Barrio Coreano’s kitchen does an excellent job at crafting memorable fusion dishes.

I got two tacos, one carne asada and one beef bulgogi and OMG! The food is always fresh & tasty. The chicken tacos are great too!

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• Pancho y Emiliano is perhaps most famous for its sun-soaked patio, which on weekends in the summer gets jam packed with taco and tequila lovers.
• And if you’re not feeling alcohol, you can go for one of their Agua Frescas or a bottle of Jarritos.
• With a spicy margarita in hand, wag your finger down the Anejo menu and you’ll find tableside guacamole, creamy Queso Fundido, pork belly and shrimp stuffed tacos and classic crunchy churros.
• Celebrated cocktail creator Owen Walker manages the El Rey bar program.

Our favourite is the Gringa, a traditional Birria Taco filled with melted cheese that gets nice and crispy around the edges. Abraham Luna, who co-owns the business with his girlfriend Lluvia Minton, was 25 when he started serving his Toronto Birria menu, but he’s been cooking the mouth-watering dish since he was 15. I tried my first Birria made of traditional goat meat on a Puerto Vallarta Taco Tour and instantly fell in love! The small food counter is located at the back of a slender food court at 214 Augusta Avenue.

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Have tried 3 different dishes so far and they’ve all been perfection. “The food was mexican restaurant toronto downtown amazing. Is great, I like the pupusa place as well but I forgot their name.“ “They serve the best Mexican food!!!

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The fresh vibe makes it one of the most popular vegan restaurants in Toronto. They moved their restaurant business to Toronto to share their love for street-style Mexican dishes in Canada. The restaurants talented bartender works in a wee nook inside the kitchen. Expect to enjoy an authentic Mexican meal in a casual atmosphere where taco’s are the star of the show.

Want to experience more culinary delights in Toronto? Their chocolate bars, like the popular 65% Vanilla Sea Salt, are less processed than your average chocolate, allowing them to preserve the complex natural flavours and nutrients of this lesser-known superfood. One last spot that’s less of a restaurant but absolutely worth mentioning is ChocoSol.

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In the kitchen, El Rey’s Head Chef Rodrigo Aguilar has pulled culinary inspiration from central regions in Mexico like Veracruz, Hidalgo and Michoacán, as well as Yucatán state. The drinks menu features an evolving lineup of mezcal bottles, categorized by species and annotated with places of origin and tasting notes typical of their terroir. This popular Mexican bar in Kensington Market offers the largest Mezcal collection in the city.

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Tacos are $5 each and available with traditional fillings like asada, barbacoa, pollo, pastor, carnitas, and camaron battered shrimp. Appetizers include guacamole and queso fundido, which can be enjoyed with a cold can of Mexican soda like Jarritos. Many of my creations have focused on the balance between traditional Mexican dishes and Japanese Haute cuisine techniques,” said Tirtirau. Chef Irina Tirtirau manages the food program at Chula Taberna Mexicana. As experienced restaurateurs, the duo decided to turn their vision into a reality by building Chula Taberna Mexicana.