El Pocho Antojitos Bar

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   RahulC

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   We had specific requirement for dairy and gluten considerations, and it was well catered. Great food, great service. Will definitely visit again!

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2. GN

   GalenNH

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Awesome ambiance, better drinks, spectacular food.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Does not accept OpenTable rewards despite being on the network. Disappointing.

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   LoisL

   Toronto

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   I love this venue; the food, the ambience, the service!

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   Scooppty

   Caribbean

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 15, 2022

   overall3food4service4ambience5

   Great food and absolutely delighted that the kitchen is 100% gluten free. We arrived and were told that they only had the brunch menu. I guess I understand but the brunch menu was pretty limited and we really wanted the lunch menu. Also, no sangria. Will definitely come back.

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   DeborahA

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I love this community restaurant on a side street. Great patio.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We really enjoy visiting El Poncho. The food is consistently good and the staff are very polite and attentive. They have built a great outdoor space to enjoy. Leave room for the churros. They are fantastic.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2022

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   The server pretty much grabbed my water out of my hands by the end of our meal. Very rude. Claimed the neighbours start complaining about noise after a certain time… we weren’t making noise and had just finished our meals, which took forever to complete. An order of tacos came out an hour after we sat… server blamed it on the kitchen but pretty sure she forgot to punch it in. Service could’ve been better. It felt like she was kicking us out. There were still people in the restaurant so not sure her deal. Still tipped her 20% even after the poor and inattentive service. Definitely won’t be back.

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   PratishthaK

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   excellent food, amazing margaritas. had the best time!

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    lenaya

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best Mexican in Toronto! Very sweet accommodating staff

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    BRUCEM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2022

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    The meals are spicy but I'm a wimp when it comes to heat. Just make sure you get a beverage to keep your composure. It feels a bit too cramped on the patio but I understand that they want to take as many people as possible. The service was definitely prompt -) Yes, they are that good. And btw, you'd never know it but yep, they ARE Gluten Free!!

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    RBBW

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great food, lovely neighbourhood place to grab a bite!

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    carolyng

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

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    Fabulous service-great cuisine and spicy margaritas rock!

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    Citydweller1

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent under rated Mexican restaurant in the Annex. Every dish was excellent but the fish ceviche was divine.

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    BillW

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    Great Gluten Free Churros

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16. SW

    StuW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    Food was amazing. Service was great. Margaritas were especially delicious! Would definitely recommend!

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    Took 50 minutes to get my margarita and chips/guacamole… pitiful service.

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    Madmax

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    I used to like this neighborhood spot but it was very crowded and the food was disappointing on my last visit. The barbacoa tacos were tasty but there was a large, gross tendon (or something) in one. The texture of the chicken was also weird and unappetizing (I couldn't stomach it). The black bean tacos were too spicy to enjoy. The tacos came out incredibly fast, and we were out of the restaurant in under an hour. The patio was totally enclosed in plastic, I suppose because of the unpredictable weather in Toronto, but it would have been nice to be in open air on a warm night, like the night I was there.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2022

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    Service is pretty bad. We weren’t advised of spice level. And a super spicy tostada was given to a child. The child was crying because the spice was so strong and they weren’t expecting it. Also when we advised the server that one diner was vegetarian, they suggested they eat fish tacos! The staff need training

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    Rmharkin1

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

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    Fantastic meal as always! Amazing food and the best spicy marg around!

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    SamS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

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    Delicious and fun vibe! Would absolutely come back.

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    Shelly

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

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    Always amazing food and cocktails, very attentive service, and a great patio. Looking forward to my next visit.

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    JulieL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

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    It was an awesome experience, it was a bit cold in there even with outdoor heaters.

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    Arivmac

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

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    Tacos were delicious! A little spicy but delicious

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    MagM

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    A friend and I had Friday night drinks at El Pocho. Overall, we had a nice night. The chips and guac were fresh but we didn't try much food. The tequila and mezcal options were great and the patio was enclosed and heated - quite comfy even in cold weather. The odd part of the experience is that we were celebrating my birthday and the restaurant knew it. After we had paid our bill already, we were asked if we'd like a birthday shot, which we agreed to happily! Then we were asked if we wanted another one afterwards. We thought this was a lovely birthday treat, but as we were getting ready to leave, we were brought a bill for those birthday shots... It was odd, as we thought they were being offered as complimentary birthday treats. We weren't expecting to be charged for them. Some clearer communication about that up front would be strongly recommended.

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26. AM

    AmandaM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    They were definitely very short staffed last night but for such a small place better organization may help alone

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27. MB

    MatthewB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2022

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    El Pocho is always amazing. The food is delicious and service is excellent. Everything is very speedy!

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    CeliacInTheSix

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

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    Start to finish everything was wonderful. Fantastic staff, delicious brunch and everything was gluten-free ❤️

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    Becca

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

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    The food was amazing. The service was quick and overall we had a great time!!

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    TinaL

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

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    most seating is outside but they have a covered heated patio. Food and drinks were very yummy we will be back !

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    ZofeyaH

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

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    The food was phenomenal. Seriously I have never had better tacos. Even my boyfriend who is really picky with tacos (hes mexican so has crazy high standards for tacos) said that these might be the best tacos he's had in Toronto. It was bursting with flavour and the meat was so tender and juicy. My only complaint is that he had ordered a dish that came on top of fries, but received tacos instead. This was no biggie but when we brought it up our waitress responded with "no you didn't otherwise I would've punched that in". Mistakes happen but that was pretty disappointing since were both certain he ordered what he wanted. Other than that this place was a 10/10.

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    JB55

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

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    The meat in our taco was rock hard - over cooked and dry. It was like a jerky taco! Guacamole was good. But tacos were not worth it

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33. EG

    EmmaG

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2022

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    Good food, not too expensive, and the server was super nice! The heated patio is nice for colder evenings as well.

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34. SM

    SamanthaM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2022

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    My family and I love El Pocho. The food is great and service is so friendly. This restaurant is great for celiac.

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    maryc

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2022

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    We absolutely loved this spot for dinner! Everything that we ordered off the menu was delicious! We cannot wait to come back to sample more menu items once the patio opens up!! Super happy that everything on the menu is gluten free which made ordering as a celiac that much easier and inclusive.

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    Ljh12

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2022

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    The food and margaritas were tasty, comparable to other popular Mexican restaurants in the city. The waiter was nice, food was delivered promptly. My biggest issue was the heating in the outdoor patio (sadly). We were very excited for this experience and it was awful. It felt like being in a dry sauna. It was so hot that when I placed my hand on the wooden table it burnt me. The overhead heater was so intense my shoulders and head were also burning. We asked the waiter if something could be done and he said they would turn it down. Other customers around us were also complaining. Things improved and then they turned it back on again full blast. We asked the server about it again, as everyone started to complain, and the response was that it gets cold on the other side of the patio. We rushed to finish our food and drinks to get out of there as soon as possible. It’s unfortunate because we were planing to stay for the full 1.5 hours and have more drinks, they lost revenue because they didn’t listen to the customer. The worst part of all was that if we had left without ordering we would have still been charged $50/person for short notice cancellation! I had to provide a credit card to make a reservation because of this policy. I can safely say that I will never eat here again. Really too bad, we were excited to make this a new fave spot.

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    lenaya

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

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    Hands down, best Mexican in the city! Still dreaming about the fish tacos!

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    DavidT

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2022

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    An absolutely beautiful experience with absolutely mouth watering Antojitos and extremely freindly and courteous staff. An absolutely delightful experience.

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    RaminD

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

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    Like the feel and atmosphere of the place. Service was good. However the portions were extremely small. Two small, bite sized tacos per serving was disappointing for the price. Food tasted good but felt more like appetizer in size. Drinks similarly were good but on the smaller side.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2022

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    Food is tasty, however portions are small. Good choice of cocktails, but all of them are pricey! Overall good place for small gatherings, but I do not recommend if you are hungry. You can get more food within the same price range anywhere else.

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