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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.5
4.5
5671 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 12:00–22:00 Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

  • Guided Tequila Tasting Dinner - Jan 21, 2025

    CA$105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    21 Jan 2025 only
    18:30
    Join us in our semi-private dining room as we welcome back our Agave Club Winter Dining Series, celebrating the best of authentic Mexican cuisine paired with a curated selection of tequilas and mezcals. Sit back and enjoy the camaraderie as we take you on a culinary adventure with a customized menu, prepared by Executive Chef Carlos Zamora, that is perfectly paired with the finest agave spirits. This interactive event features communal seating allowing you to share the experience as it was intended- in the company of friends, both old and new. We look forward to seeing you at our table.
    Guided Tequila Tasting Dinner - Jan 21, 2025 photo

  • Guided Tequila Tasting Dinner - Feb 11, 2025

    CA$105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    11 Feb 2025 only
    18:30
    Join us in our semi-private dining room as we welcome back our Agave Club Winter Dining Series, celebrating the best of authentic Mexican cuisine paired with a curated selection of tequilas and mezcals. Sit back and enjoy the camaraderie as we take you on a culinary adventure with a customized menu, prepared by Executive Chef Carlos Zamora, that is perfectly paired with the finest agave spirits. This interactive event features communal seating allowing you to share the experience as it was intended- in the company of friends, both old and new. We look forward to seeing you at our table.
    Guided Tequila Tasting Dinner - Feb 11, 2025 photo

  • Guided Tequila Tasting Dinner - Mar 25, 2025

    CA$105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Mar 2025 only
    18:30
    Join us in our semi-private dining room as we welcome back our Agave Club Winter Dining Series, celebrating the best of authentic Mexican cuisine paired with a curated selection of tequilas and mezcals. Sit back and enjoy the camaraderie as we take you on a culinary adventure with a customized menu, prepared by Executive Chef Carlos Zamora, that is perfectly paired with the finest agave spirits. This interactive event features communal seating allowing you to share the experience as it was intended- in the company of friends, both old and new. We look forward to seeing you at our table.
    Guided Tequila Tasting Dinner - Mar 25, 2025 photo

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What 5,671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Catrin, nestled in Toronto's Distillery District, offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly staff." Known for its "authentic" Mexican dishes, the guacamole and margarita flights are standout favorites. While the ambiance is lively and fun, some find it "quite expensive," and service can occasionally be slow.

5,671 Reviews

  1. Parneet

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ece really knocked it out of the park, and I can’t thank her enough for making my birthday so awesome and memorable. Her little touches and attention to detail brought a fun vibe to the celebration, making it an experience I won’t forget!

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  2. Cheryl

    VIP

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    While I enjoyed some of our food and drinks item, the overall experience was a bit disappointing due to the service and environment. It took 20 minutes to get greeted + water and 20 minutes to then get our drinks - that means 40 minutes to spend $18 on a margarita. The restaurant is very crowded due to a narrow walkway between the tables and bar seating so often you feel very crowded and cramped the entire time. While they installed a curtain to try and help with the winter weather, being close to the door area was freezing! Even the server came over and mentioned how we had a bad table - not the best thing to say… For the prices you could definitely get better service and equally as good food elsewhere.

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  3. Mark

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lively fun place to eat. The food and Margaritas were delicious. The margaritas were a bit pricey for what you received, but other than that, it was a wonderful experience. We will go again.

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  4. Ramona

    VIP

    Indiana

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous meal - thank you for a great experience, great service and great food!

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  5. Andy

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing dining experience at El Catrin. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting. Mason, our server was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure every detail of our meal was perfect. Thank you for the beer in house draft beer suggestions. The food was absolutely delicious – everything we ordered was beautifully presented and full of flavor. I highly recommend trying the Baha Taco– it was a standout! Overall, a wonderful place for a meal, whether it’s a special occasion or just a casual outing. I’ll definitely be back soon. Thank you for the great experience!

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  6. Larry

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My ahi tuna tasted like watermelon, completely marinated in the too liquid watermelon juice. It was too liquidy to stay on the chip. In My wife’s Quesadilla the meat was over cooked. A flight of drinks is usually samplers, these were good but huge.
    El CatrinResponded today
    Larry, thank you for returning to El Catrin and for your review. While we are happy to hear that you enjoyed our Margarita flight, we are saddened to hear that our Tuna Tostadas did not hit high on your expectations. Please know that we would have been happy to replace anything that was not to your liking. We hope you will give us another chance to make your next visit more memorable. Best regards, Stuart K.

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  7. Shazia

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was great! We sat quickly, and our server Alexsis was very attentive. We got the civiche, corn, birria tacos, and short rib. The short rib was BY FAR HANDS DOWN the most tender piece of meat I've had in a very long time! So Devine! I wish the civiche was a bigger portion, but overall very very good!

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  8. Sharon

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great way to spend New Year's Eve with dear friends. Great food. Great drinks. Friendly service.

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  9. Shane

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing night. Vinny was our sever and he was amazing. We will be back.

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  10. Ozzie

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic decor, ambiance and food. I've been to this restaurant many times and will continue to visit because I'm never disappointed.

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El Catrin is rated 4.5 stars by 5671 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 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
  • Area
    Distillery District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • 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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