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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.6 (5761)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 103 times today

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!

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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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What 5,761 people are saying

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

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • Toronto

    Mexican

Review summary

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El Catrin delights with its vibrant atmosphere and "amazing food." Known for "excellent service" and "delicious margaritas," it offers a memorable dining experience. The patio and decor add to its charm, while the "fresh guacamole" made tableside is a must-try. Ideal for groups, though some find it "pricey."
5,761 Reviews

  1. Connie VIP

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Marisa

    Toronto / Ontario19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. KATHY

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were fortunate to get a shady corner patio table. We really appreciated the cool misting on a hot, sunny day! A highlight was the 2 flights of 4 delicious margaritas, shared among 4 of us. We also enjoyed the chips and guac, 3 different selections of tacos and a variety of desserts! Good service. A bit pricey but worth the splurge for a fun outing.

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  4. Rosalie

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect, great food, awesome service from the waiter. One of our party have food allergies and she talked to the chef to make sure all our plates were safe so he could taste all of them if he wanted to!

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  5. Lorella

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot! A Mexican tapas bar - food was delicious and plentiful.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Portion is small for dinner entree, and staff to guest ratio is high

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  7. Caroline

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way - food, drinks, service, ambience

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  8. Christine

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, cool atmosphere and excellent service. 5 stars all around.

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  9. Simran

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! I had friends visiting from overseas who enjoyed their experience too.

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  10. Sara

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately, it wasn’t a great experience. We were seated at a dirty table, so we asked to be moved. The new table hadn’t been cleaned either, but we didn’t say anything. The plates were not properly washed—there was guacamole on the bottoms of the side plates, which we found very off-putting. While the server was very serious and polite, he seemed uncomfortable speaking to women or children. Food was good. The person who brought us some extra chips without us even asking was a young Asian guy who made the experience less uncomfortable. So thanks to him for being pleasant.

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El Catrin is rated 4.6 stars by 5761 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
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  5. Distillery District

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 103 times today
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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