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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.6 (5770)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 103 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Situated in the vibrant Distillery Historic District, El Catrin Destileria combines an exciting, tapas-style menu with Canada’s largest collection of mezcal and tequila. Celebrated as one of Toronto’s top dining spots, we offer a fun and lively atmosphere where traditional and modern Mexican cuisine come together for a truly transportive experience. Whether you're celebrating a birthday or enjoying a delightful brunch with friends, our local ingredients and vibrant flavours promise a transportive dining experience. Join us for delicious food, expertly crafted cocktails, and unforgettable moments!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact directly.
  • Neighborhood
    Distillery District
  • Cross street
    Parliament & Mill Street
  • Parking details
    At the Distillery District, parking lots are accessible from Parliament and Cherry St. Nominal parking fee.At local municipal lots: 65 Trinity Street | 44 Parliament Street
  • Public transit
    - 65A Parliament Bus stop at Front St. - (walk one block South to Mill St.)- 504 King East Streetcar at the Distillery Loop- From Union Station: Walk 7 minutes North on Bay Street to King Street; board the 504 King East Streetcar and ride it to the Distillery Loop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • El Catrin's Brunch Experience

    CA$55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A Brunch Experience Rooted in Tradition Our five-course Mexican brunch tasting is more than a meal — it’s a celebration of heritage, community, and the joy of slow, meaningful mornings. The experience unfolds in thoughtful stages, beginning with the lightness of seasonal fruit and traditional pastries — a gentle nod to the comforting rituals that start the day across Mexico. From there, the menu moves into heartier territory with vibrant staples like guacamole, refried beans, and house-made tortillas — familiar, beloved flavours that set the tone for what’s to come. Next, we honour classic brunch dishes with layers of depth and tradition. Chilaquiles and enmoladas arrive as a duo — humble, soulful, and full of character — bridging the past with the present. The fourth course brings a trio of bold, savoury dishes to the table: breakfast birria, chicken tinga, and mushroom tacos. Each is served in harmony, offering a snapshot of Mexico’s diverse culinary landscape through texture, aroma, and slow-cooked richness. To finish, a goat's cheese cheesecake provides a final note of indulgence — unexpected, balanced, and deeply satisfying. This is a brunch meant to be savored slowly — shared with friends, paired with conversation, and remembered long after the last bite.
    El Catrin's Brunch Experience Photo

What 5,770 people are saying

El Catrin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Catrin offers a vibrant dining experience in Toronto's Distillery District. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "excellent service," and "cool atmosphere." The restaurant is known for its "freshly made guacamole," "delicious margaritas," and "unique Mexican tapas." While it can be pricey, many agree it's "worth the splurge" for "a fun outing."
5,770 Reviews
  1. Donata

    Toronto / Ontario9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love coming to this patio in the summer. Their guacamole is the best in town no doubt. It ks however always a challenge to deal with the staff at reception. Nowhere did I see that there are no reservations for the patio as it is only on a first come first serve basis. I had reserved a table for 2 specifying outside, and on OpenTable I did not see anything saying that no reservations are taken for the patio. So I ended up having to wait and then get a table that was not what I wanted. Luckily our server Burak was awesome and he was able to accommodate us better. Hi s service was outstanding throughout.

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  2. Lisha VIP

    Toronto / Ontario8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such an enjoyable experience - the food was delicious, staff were attentive and atmosphere is fun and vibrant. Highly recommend.

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  3. Mariia VIP

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the patio , service was okay she kept disappearing on us 

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  4. Justine

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is really friendly and helpful when it comes to choosing what you want to order. I got the baja fish tacos, and they were amazing! The fish was a good size too. The only thing is that you can mix and match your tacos, if you can only get a set of the same tacos if you want 3 or 4.

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  5. Jacky

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Late booking got a table inside. Excellent service . Food and drink excellent especially the tacos and margaritas and the plain guacamole.

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  6. Julie

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great - the service was terrible. We spent most of our time trying to flag down service. We asked for our plates to be taken and a staff said - I can't, and then no one checked on us for another 15 mins. We would have ordered more food and drinks but honestly the effort seemed unreasonable.

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  7. Luwigna

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top ! Restaurant kids Friendly. Nous recommandons ++

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  8. Jackie

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh, delicious and healthy food Guac prepared at table Gluten free and vegetarian options Beautiful ambience Great service!

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  9. Connie VIP

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Wait staff and bar staff should understand what a skinny cocktail represents. Had to turn back a drink two times and didn’t bother getting another one. Service was slow getting the bill was even slower.

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  10. Marisa

    Toronto / Ontario19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a large group of 17 - reservations at 4 pm in order to beat the crowds. Our server, Ashley was outstanding. Ashley was attentive and intuitive. She had wonderful suggestions, engaged with us and really helped make our night perfect. The guacamole was amazing. Our tacos, the Al Pastor, the Birria and the Haddock were very filling and tasty. With a large group, only 1 bill is permitted and auto 18% gratuity is applied. El Catrin is our go to restaurant when we visit Distillery District. Had a wonderful time.

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El Catrin is rated 4.6 stars by 5770 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 103 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Catrin

18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Parliament & Mill Street
  • Neighborhood
    Distillery District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    At the Distillery District, parking lots are accessible from Parliament and Cherry St. Nominal parking fee.At local municipal lots: 65 Trinity Street | 44 Parliament Street
  • Public transit
    - 65A Parliament Bus stop at Front St. - (walk one block South to Mill St.)- 504 King East Streetcar at the Distillery Loop- From Union Station: Walk 7 minutes North on Bay Street to King Street; board the 504 King East Streetcar and ride it to the Distillery Loop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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