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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.6 (5721)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 63 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 5,721 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.

5,721 Reviews

  1. Kailyn

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Very fast service even with it being fully booked!

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  2. cathy VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    El Catrin never disappoints! Food was good and our server was excellent.

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  3. Emma

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was wonderful, good balance of attentiveness and giving us our space. Food was great, came out very fast, and the margarita flight was super fun!

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  4. Katrina

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such good food and amazing drinks! Beautiful place and ambiance. Servers were all very friendly and nice. El Catrin is also family friendly with great options for kids. We love this place!

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  5. Natalia

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and the ambiance is spectacular

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  6. Adriana

    New York City20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good thing we had a reservation because this place is very popular. The food is fantastic, very fresh! Prices are not relative to what you get. My non-alcoholic Caesar was $9+ for some tomato juice? I would go back to this place.

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  7. Michelle

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, atmosphere and service. We also loved our desert as well.

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  8. Lynne

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was exceptional, sorry don't recall her name but she was Irish

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  9. Ashley

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & food and drinks!! Lovely atmosphere

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  10. Leeann VIP

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun atmosphere. Guacamole is excellent. Service was awesome!

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FAQs

El Catrin is rated 4.6 stars by 5721 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
11:00 PM
Booked 63 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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