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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.6 (5722)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 88 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
    (416) 203-2121
  • Website
    http://www.elcatrin.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact directly.
  • Location
    18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
  • 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

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Experiences

  • Cinco de Mayo - Parillada for 4!

    CA$85.00 per party

    May 2, 2025 - May 5, 2025
    Enjoy a shared authentic experience for the table! Chef's Parrillada serves 2-4 ppl and offers a selection of grilled cecina, green and red chorizo, octopus al ajillo, ancho chile shrimp and striped bass. All served on a sizzling platter accompanied by chiles toreados, sopes, tortillas, avocados, street corn, cucumber salad, red rice, black beans and salsa.
    Cinco de Mayo - Parillada for 4! Photo

Menu

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What 5,722 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Catrin, located in Toronto's Distillery District, is a vibrant Mexican restaurant known for its "outstanding service," "delicious food," and "fantastic margaritas." Guests rave about the "lively atmosphere" and "beautiful decor." While some find it "a bit pricey," the "authentic Mexican flavors" and "attentive staff" make it a "must-visit" spot.

5,722 Reviews

  1. Ryan VIP

    Toronto22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing experience! Love coming to el catrin, the food is amazing and so filling! I think my only complaint is that refills are soda aren’t included and nobody mentioned a cost. So at the end of the day I had 14.00$ for 3 ginger ales. I might as well have just bought two cases of soda at that price.

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  2. Evelyn

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This spot never disappoints. Brought friends who had been before and they LOVED it. The Baja tacos are fantastic!

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  3. Samar

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went in a party of 5, to celebrate 3 bday girls. The staff were very friendly and accommodating from the moment we stepped foot in the venue! Our server, Aldo, was very polite, helpful and friendly. He was very attentive and accommodated every request we made and made our experience extra enjoyable. Honestly, everyone there from the receptionists to the food handlers and servers were very friendly and professional. Will definitely go again

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  4. Meghan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food in a unique setting. Everyone enjoyed their food and service was very good.

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  5. Alexander

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From the friendly staff to the delicious food, El Catrin offers the complete package. The vibe of the restaurant completes the experience as well.

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  6. Connor

    Liverpool2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable food, service and atmosphere. It’s a little pricey however it’s clearly really fresh (they even make the guac table side). Best guac I’ve ever had.

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  7. Sophie

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch with cousins to celebrate her engagement and have some cousins time. Was a great meal as always, great service, and a fun time!

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  8. Stacey VIP

    Toronto58 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is fragrant and fresh. Servers are attentive. Ambience is exceptional.

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  9. Anna

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time! Had an amazing experience and will definitely be back next time we visit Toronto!

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  10. Regan VIP

    Toronto8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waitress forgot my order multiple times - I never ended up getting it and she proceeded to ask if we wanted a dessert menu.

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FAQs

El Catrin is rated 4.6 stars by 5722 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Toronto
  5. Distillery District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 88 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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