El Catrin

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   By far the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. Great atmosphere and staff is amazing!
   

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   Danny

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service, great food, great vibes. All in all would definitely recommend
   

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   Juju

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Perfect afternoon to spend with my friends celebrating a birthday! Food, drinks, service, atmosphere was sublime!
   

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   LyndaS

   Toronto

   19 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was a perfect evening on the patio. We shared the guacamole, Baja and Birria tacos. Margarita was delish. All was delicious. Service was excellent.
   

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   Sonja

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food2service4ambience5

   Location is excellent, food was meh. Guacamole tasted like soap (not sure why), tortillas weren't great, food was average at best but definitely not worth the price point. Had a table outside though and that was REALLY nice.
   

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6. MF

   MeatmaniacFrancesco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Great ambience on the patio, waitress was amazing and I forgot her name but she was well tatted, lol. Beautiful patio.
   

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   DonaldQ

   San Francisco

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Tried a cool restaurant in the Distillery called El Catrin. It’s a modern take on traditional Mexican fare. The food was excellent but the star of the experience was our lovely and helpful and friendly server Emma We had the Chef’s special lamb shank and their beautiful take on Mexican street corn. The fish tacos were wonderful and very tasty and the best thing of all is that everything we ordered was totally blood sugar and diabetic-friendly A solid 8/10
   

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   HelenT

   Toronto

   16 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Lovely lunch on a beautiful patio - the perfect combination for our out of town guests.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food4service1ambience2

   just so so. service was less. ambiance not so bad. wouldnt rush to go
   

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    RobertG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience. Will definitely dine here again.
    

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    Matt

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food1service3ambience5

    The manager was rude, the waiter was excellent and the food was horrible! This was my 3rd time visiting this restaurant and I'm sure something drastically has changed because the first two visits were unforgettable experience. Surely this was the last time I'm going to choose this restaurant!
    

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    Carol007

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Our waitstaff Sofia was great. She was there when we needed her, answered any questions we had and ensured our birthday boy was recognized. The gentleman who prepared the guacamole at our table was very nice and did a great job. The vibes were good.
    

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    JeffM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    It is a great place for family and friends. Great vibes. Prices are a bit high relative to portion sizes, but it is good food with a friendly staff.
    

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    LuciaK

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    My reunion group of 6 were at the restaurant on Tuesday for lunch. Great timing. Not too busy so we received great service, not too noisy so we could easily speak to each other. And, the food was really yummy with good sized portions.
    

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15. JN

    JavierN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Quite expensive but one of the best Mexican food restaurants in the GTA. Guaranteed!!
    

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    SugarNSpice

    Toronto

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Al pastor and guacamole was very good as usual. The cauliflower dish is definitely worth trying.
    

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5

    Service could have been a lot better. Server made us wait way too long every time we wanted to order something.
    

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    Mikeholmes

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great ambiance superb Mexican food the margaritas are outstanding. Would absolutely recommend El Catrin . Fantastic experience all around .
    

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    CarolineM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4

    Le service a été vraiment mauvais . Aucune suggestion de drinks , pas d explication du menu en sachant que c était notre 1ere visite. Le pire service de notre week-end de 3 jours à Toronto.
    

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    BeeA

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, good drinks. Beautiful ambience! We will definitely be back!
    

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    NMepicure

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Beautifully designed restaurant with a fun and delicious menu. Quite loud inside, may be a skip for folks who want a more peaceful atmosphere. Wait staff was great and the margaritas were delicious.
    

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    Diane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

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    The food and drinks were fabulous. The waitress and servers were very helpful when recommending appetizers and meals. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. This was our first time there and will definitely make a trip back. Thanks for a great night.
    

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    ShonaF

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The guacamole is to die for! A must to start your meal!
    

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    Smurf

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Forgot to bring salsa after asking for one. The waiter was very polite and nice, maybe he tried too hard a bit.
    

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    NancyM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server James was awesome. Friendly and prompt. Thanks for a fun night James!
    

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    NaomiS

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5

    I just find it a bit overpriced for what you get but the foods good!
    

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    RabbiRC

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Not my first time here. But once again enjoyed the atmosphere, decorations, and the overall experience. Food is FRESH. So fresh that when you order guacamole they literally crush an avocado at your table with the other ingredients. Sooooo good! Fish tacos on point and loaded high with slaw. The added crickets were meh for $4. more. Corn Esquites was smoky as promised and tasty. Chicken Flautas were good also. The Picante sauce is SPICYYYY.....this from an ethnic guy that eats spicy on the regs. Exercise caution! lol The only other thing I would say to exercise caution on is the "Marg Flight" tasters. They're full size drinks (4)....with less alcohol in each (1oz vs 2oz I believe) so if you get full easy....save your belly for the food. All in all a very nice time. Will visit again for sure when the patio is poppin'.
    

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    JenniferD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience5

    I brought my team here for lunch. Server was very helpful providing suggestions and portions for the table. Love the ambience and decor, and location. But….the food was not good. There was no taste at all to anything I ordered, no seasoning. It’s a shame as everything else was great.
    

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    LizaF

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service! TY for a wonderful visit!
    

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    FamJam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Was exactly what we wanted for Mother's Day family dinner -- including server helping us fill table with delicious food (recommend 'Fish Tacos' for sure.
    

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    Matthew

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

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    Great atmosphere to go with friend or family. Food is just outstanding and the flavors just smack your taste buds. I wish the waiters/waitresses had more knowledge of the menu and the drinks. Had to ask questions regarding some items on the menu and drinks. Waitress seemed that she didn't know and was asking around. But overall its was a 4.2 out of 5 experience. We will be back to try other items.
    

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Unreal experience as always, Michelle was our server and took care of us. Was very attentive, and the customer service was 5 out of 5. Earl the Manager then personally came over and greeted us, El Catrin has always been an all time spot of my preference. Would highly recommended to try the food and drinks, and have an extraordinary experience as my friends and I always do!
    

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    Rubifaves

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Love the ambiance and patio. Service was good but the wait times between serving food were a little bit long. Appreciated the Mother’s Day Menu. Some items are over priced.
    

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    MonicaG

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Mango Margarita was delicious …service pretty good …food and portions overpriced for taste and value! Venue very cool but not kept well …messy and really grungy spots! Our son enjoys it so we go back but not worth the $$$
    

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    GrantW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent drinks and food to share. Fun area to visit.
    

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    Jayda

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Ambiance was nice, service was good. Overall the food/drinks are way overpriced. We paid $150 for chips and guac, 6 tacos and a drink special they had + tip
    

    El CatrinResponded 5 days agoJayda, thanks for your feedback. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed our service and ambience. However, it makes us sad to know you weren’t able to see the value in our dishes. We assure you that our Chef and his team take a lot of care in using the best ingredients and the integrity of the cuisine we share. That said, we hear your feedback and have passed it along. We hope we'll be able to welcome you again the next time you are looking to treat yourself. All the best, Stuart K.
    

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    Shriya

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    It is pretty expensive as compared to the quality of food served.
    

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38. SM

    SM45678

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Awesome service and great vibe. Would definitely come back again
    

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    PatrickR

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible - one of the best; a little slice of Mexico in Toronto; the birra tacos were aces!
    

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Service was very very slow and mediocre but good was decent. drinks came our after we were nearly done the food but it is what it is.
    

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