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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.5
4.5
5631 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 69 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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, 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 5,631 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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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.

5,631 Reviews

  1. Ana-Maria

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was so sweet, I wish I remembered her name. She was so accommodating to my son. The octopus dish was to die for. Thank you for everything! Margarita flight was killer too!

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  2. Susan

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Al Pastor tacos were awful. The Mixto ceviche was ok. Service was slow. Go back, hmmm not so fast.

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  3. Daeja

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    everything was amazing! food, service, drinks! only thing i will say is we were seated really close to the door, and they had a curtain up but it was super cold at our table. that’s the only complaint i could have for el carton’s restaurant!

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  4. Koray

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jose made sure our experience was incredible, shout out Jose !

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  5. Dani

    VIP

    Toronto

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favourite restaurant in the Distillery District. I highly recommend the Margarita flight & the birria tacos.

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  6. MARK

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for Mexican food!! Nice ambiance and our server was so nice and friendly. Value for what we got..... Fish tacos ( fantastic) 3 of them is a filling meal. Worth the cost. Guacamole with chips $20 not worth the price I feel it's expensive for the amount of Guacamole and the portion of chips. 14oz Stella beer on tap $13.00 especially when theres 2 inches of foam at the top. Maybe a new guy pouring dont know....( not worth it) most places this is like 9 bucks. Other then that it's a cool vibe. I'll go back for tacos.

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  7. Kim and Wayne

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very busy spot, loud but high energy and good atmosphere. Service started off very well, good food and cocktails, but then sat waiting for a while for server to come back when we were ready to leave.
    El CatrinResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for giving us a try and for providing us with your feedback. While it makes us happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and and cocktails, we are truly sorry to hear of your experience around our washrooms. We do like to encourage guests to speak to a manager about any concerns they have during their visit so we have the opportunity to turn things around in the moment. Please know we have taken your feedback very seriously and will be passing it along for review. That said, we would love to encourage you to let us create a better experience for you in the future, should you choose to dine with us again. Best Regards, Stuart K.

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  8. kaitlin

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a lovely time, been there before and again had a great meal and great service! They were very accommodating!

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  9. Brenda

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Busy Mexican restaurant. We ordered the tacos and chips and guacamole. Was very full after. The service was great, really crowded and nice atmosphere

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  10. Ann Philip

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a nice experience… wanted them to sing happy birthday for my friend but they didn’t

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El Catrin is rated 4.5 stars by 5631 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 69 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 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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, 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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