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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.5
4.5
4937 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
Reservations are booked for indoors only. Seating time will be limited to two hours maximum.


Please note, during the Distillery Winter Village November 17th to December 31st, there are limited reservations available. Please call 1-416-203-2121 or email us at reservation@thedistillery.ca for any further inquiries or questions.

Located in the Distillery District, El Catrin pairs an ambitious, wide-ranging, tapas-style menu with Canada's largest mezcal and tequila collection. El Catrin has built its reputation as one of the most celebrated restaurants in Toronto by offering transportive dining experiences, serving traditional and modern Mexican cuisine in a lively and award-winning atmosphere.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 99 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (416) 203-2121

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact directly.

  • Private party contact

    inquiries@thedistillery.ca : (416) 203-2363

  • 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, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,937 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto

    Mexican

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  1. 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!
  2. Danny

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great food, great vibes. All in all would definitely recommend
  3. Juju

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect afternoon to spend with my friends celebrating a birthday! Food, drinks, service, atmosphere was sublime!
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. MeatmaniacFrancesco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great ambience on the patio, waitress was amazing and I forgot her name but she was well tatted, lol. Beautiful patio.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. RobertG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Will definitely dine here again.
  11. 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!
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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!!
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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 .
  19. 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.
  20. 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!
  21. 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.
  22. Diane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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.
  23. 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!
  24. 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.
  25. 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!
  26. 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!
  27. 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'.
  28. 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.
  29. LizaF

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! TY for a wonderful visit!
  30. 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.
  31. Matthew

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    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.
  32. 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!
  33. 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.
  34. 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 $$$
  35. GrantW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent drinks and food to share. Fun area to visit.
  36. Jayda

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    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.

  37. 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.
  38. SM45678

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Awesome service and great vibe. Would definitely come back again
  39. 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!
  40. 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.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

El Catrin is rated 4.5 stars by 4937 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 99 times today
Google Map for El Catrin

18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Parliament & Mill Street

  • Neighborhood

    Distillery District

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am

  • 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, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (416) 203-2121

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact directly.

  • Private party contact

    inquiries@thedistillery.ca : (416) 203-2363

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