La Carnita-John St

Name: La Carnita-John St
Address: 106 John St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 2E1
Telephone: (647) 348-1166
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (1402)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

106 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E1

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2 people

Jul 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Lively
Hot spot

Locally designed with the help of some of Toronto’s best street style artists, La Carnita is the spot to enjoy delicious tacos, a handful of churros, run through a mixtape, and wash it all down with a fresh cocktail or beer. Our aim is to serve up a dynamic menu, and connect with the community through our love of art & music.

Located in the financial district is La Carnita’s South Central location in a beautiful two-story heritage building. The upstairs makes for an engaging venue, seating 55 guests with its own bar.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(647) 348-1166
Website
http://www.lacarnita.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jon Hamilton
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of the financial district is La Carnita’s South Central location. The beautiful two-story heritage building was locally designed and features the works of some of Toronto’s best street style artists. The upstairs makes for an engaging venue, seating 70 guests with its own bar.

Location
106 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E1
Neighborhood
Entertainment District
Cross street
King St W/John St
Parking details
Paid parking across the street on John.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Tortilla Chips with Dip
Dips: Guacamole, Corn Salsa, Spicy Bean
Mexican Street Corn (2pc)
Crema, queso añejo, árbol & ancho chili powder
Scorpion Wings
Confit chicken wings, scorpion chili BBQ sauce, seeds of paradise, coconut crema
Smoked Chorizo Quesadilla
Mexican chorizo sausage, smoked queso Oaxaca, roasted habanero, caramelized onions, sweet potato crema
LC Ceviche
Bay scallops, lime, cilantro, sprouts, Guajillo sesame seeds, mango salsa, blackened chili powder, taro chips
Queso Fundito
Roasted pepper salsa, pickled chillies, scallions, chipotle hot sauce, Mexican chorizo sausage, tortilla chips (Make It Veggie With Mushrooms)

Salads

Avocado Mango Salad
Red Chili, crispy Plantain, Jicama, queso Fresco, pepitas, cilantro-lime dressing
Cali Salad
Grilled corn, grape tomato, black beans, chickpeas, avocado, sunflower seeds, pea shoots, Agave Sherry dressing
Kale Caesar Salad
Shredded kale, parmesan, bacon, tortilla croutons, chipotle caesar dressing (Add Fried Chicken / Add Carne Asada)

Tacos / Tostadas

In Cod We Trust
Crispy Cod, Voltron sauce, lime crema, pickled red cabbage, green apple, cilantro
Mexican Chorizo
Chorizo Sausage, Habanero Mayo, Cotija Cheese, Mango Salsa, Guacamole, Chicharrones, Cilantro
Carne Asada
Grilled Steak, Chipotle Mayo, Tomatillo Salsa, Crispy Shallots, Lime Avocado, Cilantro
Pollo Frito
Fried Chicken Thigh, Peanut Lime Hot Sauce, Crema, Salsa Fresca, Green Cabbage
Achiote Chicken
Grilled Chicken, Pineapple & Jalapeño Salsa, Crema, Crispy Shallots, Cotija Cheese
Tuna Ceviche Tostada
Fresh Tuna, Guacamole, Coconut Milk, Habanero, Tomato, Cucumber
Grilled Fish Tostada
Grilled Fish, Corn Salsa, Crema, Pea Shoots, Diablo's Fuego Hot Sauce
Hardshell Tacos (Tuesdays Only)
8 Hardshell Tacos, Mexican Spiced Chorizo + All The Sides! Serves 2

Vegetarian Tacos / Tostadas

Crispy Cauliflower
Charred Pepper Hot Sauce, Queso Añejo, Crema, Pickled Celery & Jalepeños, Cilantro
Crispy Cotija
Cotija Cheese, Pinto Bean, Pickled Carrots, Chipotle Sauce, Green Onion, Cilantro
Mushroom Tostada
Fermented Chili Crema, Mushrooms, Arugula, Pickled Chili, Cotija Cheese, Crispy Shallots, Chipotle

Kids' Menu

Quesadilla
Crema, guacamole
Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces, honey
Buttered Corn
1pc
Chips and Guac

Sweets

Churros
w/ Housemade Cajeta
Tres Leches Cake
Seasonal Accompaniment
Paletas
Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cookie Monster, Feature Paletas
Sweet Jesus Ice Cream Cake
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What 1,402 people are saying

La Carnita-John St reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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La Carnita-John St. offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing food and service." Guests appreciate the "delicious tacos and drinks," though some note the music can be loud. The outdoor patio and fun ambiance make it a great spot for gatherings. Despite occasional service hiccups, many find it "worth every penny."

1,402 Reviews

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Jon
Toronto / Ontario10 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A quintessentially mid experience. Likely not returning anytime soon…
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Robert
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food - nice patio for a beer and food before the Jays game.
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Alva
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was phenomenal! Only thing that was a LITTLE disappointing was how long it took for the food to come out - but didn’t take away the fact that the food was amazing.
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Pavit
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere and location were great, good music and wonderful service. Food was delicious and service was fast!
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olga
Toronto / Ontario14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favourite restaurants and the food is always great!
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Alyssa
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall good experience. Server forgot to enter our order of chips and guac. Food was so incredibly spicy…too spicy for some. I also listed in our reservation that we were celebrating a birthday. No one acknowledged that.
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mike VIP
Toronto / Ontario22 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was a great experience and our biggest regret is not going sooner as we are normally going too the theatre down there The food was great, staff were fantastic, Hopefully we'll be back soon
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Carrie
Alabama1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Carnita on John St was great! There was a lovely outdoor patio, the indoor ambiance was fun and playful, service was great, and food was super tasty (the menu should note that it's spicy). I will definitely return!
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Mary
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 experience! We sat upstairs, the sangria was incredible and the food came super quick and was delicious!! Will definitely be back!!!
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Arnold
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family and I have been here a few times. Always good. Last night we ordered Mexican Corn and Tortillas and Guacamole to start and then tacos. Our tacos came first and then the corn. When we were finished our server ask how everything was and we advised that we never received the tortilla chips and dip. She got them out right away and did not charge us. That was fantastic. That is how to run a restaurant.
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FAQs

La Carnita-John St offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 348-1166.

La Carnita-John St is rated 4.4 stars by 1402 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

106 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E1

Additional information

Cross street
King St W/John St
Neighborhood
Entertainment District
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Paid parking across the street on John.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon Hamilton
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lacarnita.com/
Phone number
(647) 348-1166
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of the financial district is La Carnita’s South Central location. The beautiful two-story heritage building was locally designed and features the works of some of Toronto’s best street style artists. The upstairs makes for an engaging venue, seating 70 guests with its own bar.

La Carnita-John St

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Starters

Tortilla Chips with Dip

Mexican Street Corn (2pc)

Scorpion Wings

Smoked Chorizo Quesadilla

LC Ceviche

Queso Fundito

Salads

Avocado Mango Salad

Cali Salad

Kale Caesar Salad

Tacos / Tostadas

In Cod We Trust

Mexican Chorizo

Carne Asada

Pollo Frito

Achiote Chicken

Tuna Ceviche Tostada

Grilled Fish Tostada

Hardshell Tacos (Tuesdays Only)

Vegetarian Tacos / Tostadas

Crispy Cauliflower

Crispy Cotija

Mushroom Tostada

Kids' Menu

Quesadilla

Crispy Chicken

Buttered Corn

Chips and Guac

Sweets

Churros

Tres Leches Cake

Paletas

Sweet Jesus Ice Cream Cake

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Review summary

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