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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.5
4.5
5642 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
  • 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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 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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What 5,642 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

Noise • Moderate

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  • Toronto

    Most Booked

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.

5,642 Reviews

  1. jocelyn

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It was horrible!! Freezing cold inside the dining room we sat with our coats on and when I mentioned it to the manager Vanessa or tenessa she was very short and rude and just agreed.

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  2. John

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good meal at the distillery. Good idea to book ahead, especially during the Christmas market season. It's a bit expensive for what you get, but it is a great meal with great service.

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  3. Louis

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We both ordered tacos … different Both tasted excellent. We both thought the area a bit on the cold side And after the waitress brought us the menu for the dessert it seemed liked it took longer than expected so we declined.

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  4. Karen

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our family Christmas lunch here, the food was fabulous and the servers were outstanding!

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  5. Denise

    Toronto

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time, great service.You use way too much ice in your drinks.

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  6. Nicole

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Everything was awesome except it was freezing cold. The side door to outside was constantly being opened and it was like a wind tunnel where we were sitting. I was absolutely frozen by the time we left and wasn’t warm enough to walk around the distillery.
    El CatrinResponded today
    Thank you for providing your review Nicole. While we are happy to hear that everything was awesome, we are sorry to hear of your experience regarding the cold coming into our restaurant. We do like to encourage guests to speak to a manager when anything regarding their experience is missing the mark so that we have the opportunity to turn things around in that moment. We hope we can create a better experience for you should you chose to dine with us again. Best Regards Stuart K.

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  7. Christina

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Finally had my first visit at El Catrin. The atmosphere and vibe was great. Our guacamole appetizer was delicious, but the chicken in the quesadilla was dry and was overpowered by the extra cheese. Baja Tacos were ok, I would suggest they change the oil that they deep fry the fish as it didn't have a 'fresh' taste. Odd that you cannot mix and match your taco selection. Margarita was delicious, but was served in a water glass that was filled with big ice cubes. Overall, it was ok, but not worth the money I paid.

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  8. Karin

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic holiday lunch with my family. The service was excellent, as was the food (especially the guacamole made fresh at the table) and the special flight of margaritas. We ate indoors this year due to the weather (it was a little drafty where we sat as we were close to a door). Ambiance was good; noise level very acceptable given how full the restaurant was. Overall a really lovely lunch.

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  9. Ronnie

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good needed more salt other then that it was really good. Service was amazing

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  10. Sherif

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food took 42 minutes to arrive. While it was not worth the 42 minutes wait it was adequate. Our server was nice although he was way too busy as he was overstretched with serving other guests. The ambience and the mural in the sitting area was spectacular.
    El CatrinResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback Sherif. While we are happy to hear that you enjoyed our restaurant's ambiance, we’re sorry to hear that our food and our service did not hit the mark on this visit. We encourage guests to let a manager know when anything about the experience is missing the mark, we know that it can feel a little awkward, but we genuinely believe that our guests deserve the chance for us to make things right. We hope that we can impress you more should you choose to visit us again! Best Regards, Stuart K.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
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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