El Catrin

Food was very good but seats and table was so dirty..

I’d say they have the best margarita in TO. Also the guacamole is really good!

I bring my friends to this place because the decor is so beautiful. The one drawback is the food. It’s too saucy / greasy for my liking and I love Mexican food. For someone who is new to Mexican or enjoys pub food this review wouldn’t be helpful. Will come back for the churros and the guacamole/chips which are pretty much the best two items on the menu.

Unfortunately, I would not recommend El Catrin. While the service was excellent and the ambience perfect, the food was bland and not what I’d consider traditional Mexican. It was disappointing because I’d read so many positive things about it.

Once outdoor dining opens up again in the city, I’d recommend El Catrin’s large outdoor space. Comfortable seating, we were kept warm with heaters, there was lots of space and health precautions were well in place.

Great experience overall. Food was really good. Had the fish tacos which were amazing! Loved the music and heated patio as well

Great to be able to sit in the open air during covid. Good menu, good service and good experience, thanks.

I love this place, I'll just suggest they have more heaters because it can get really cold. I'm writing this in November 2020. This year we really can use some patios with a good heat.

Even with heaters, feet and hands were frozen.

Perfect spot for an outdoor date night. Food was delicious!

Disappointed about the service and the food. Overrated.

Food is amazing and they have a great patio! Definitely would go back

We ordered drinks and tacos only. My bf was served his tacos first we waited 20 plus mins and had to ask another server for the other tacos as we were splitting them. I watched numerous orders of fish tacos come out after .... Our waiter didn't even apologize on the mess up/ wait

Amazing food (especially the guacamole!), great atmosphere and felt very safe and spaced out in terms of Covid. The heat lamps worked really well to keep it nice and warm on the patio despite the cold weather

We had fabulous food, margaritas, and an awesome, gregarious server.

Had a bday dinner here and it was just the nicest :)

Great food and drinks, as always. Good service and atmosphere. Even with the heaters our table was a bit cold, though, and it was 11 degrees so during the winter they may need more heaters.

I was refused access to the washroom as I am unable to wear face masks and I have a medical condition certification from my doctor. I will never go back there and I won’t recommend it for people with disabilities since they are very disrespectful towards it.

Food was great! Service was great, friendly and helpful.
Coffees at the end we were 50/50 divided. Some were happy some wasnt. We weren’t there for the coffee so it doesn’t matter

The ambiance is amazing! ne of the best patios that I have ever been.

There should be 2 lines, we had to wait for over 15 min in line with many people who did not have reservations, restaurant should have fast tracked those that had reservations instead of making us wait with everyone.

The tasting menu was great value for the money. Our server had to many large tables and it took a long time to get our drinks. Food was excellent.

We felt very safe dining here and that’s what it’s all about these days. We were seated underneath a warming light as though we were McDonalds French fries and enjoyed excellent service and generously filled tacos, margaritas and tequila shots. Quite frankly, the space between tables is a welcome change from Before Times when the table next door could bear witness. It was lovely to be able to chat about everything without a nearby table having to hear the sordid details of our pandemic sex lives!

The service and the food were amazing! I will go back!

Our meal was amazing! Patio was perfect for a warm sunny November day!

El Catrin patio - wow the food and ambience is superb. As usual the waitstaff is overrun as they have been for many years. Owners: ONE more waiter would improve the dining experience and encourage me to visit more than 1x every 5 years.

Tequila Ponche! ;) Guacamole is algo interesting. Pastor tacos not bad, just a bit sty.

Food was fantastic as always. Felt safe & comfortable with the distancing of the tables. Lovely ambiance.

Great service, great food and very accommodating patio with heaters

The best Mexican restaurant in all Toronto!! Best Guacamole and service without comparison!! Definitely my favorite restaurant!! Thank you so much for everything!!

One of the best patios to visit in the colder months with heaters, fire pit and overall warm vibes.

There was hair in one of the food items and in the cutlery. I appreciate the server removing 2 food items from
The menu but I would have expected a nice establishment like El Catrin wouldn’t have been subjected to this.

This was my first time. The ambience was outstanding. Food delicious. Perfect for a heated patio setting. Would highly recommend. Especially for a socially distant option with friends.

If you’re going to their patio make sure to dress warm. By the end of it my feet were frozen as their heaters are on top. Food, tequlia cocktails, service and ambiance were all really good. Definitely get the fish tacos and the sojos! Didn’t like the spicy chicken taco’s as much, they were average.

Very covid safe protocols in place. We got the tasting menu and it took a full 2 hours to finish the whole thing, which isn't good because by the time the desserts came we were all full.

Good restaurant to visit with friends. Good food and good service

Winter Patio: really well equipped, warm and organized. Good food, especially the Baja tacos.

Wonderful service and wonderful food and drink. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience!

I had the vegetarian beet tacos and the cauliflower appetizer. Everything was delicious. Lattes are amazing

Food and drinks were amazing as always! Sometimes the bartending isn't the best but the kitchen never disappoints!