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: 4.3

4.3

1336 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Good for groups
Lively
Great for happy hour

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.

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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
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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 1,336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Old Toronto
Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Carnita-John St. offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and a lively atmosphere. Known for its "great tacos" and enticing happy hour margaritas, the restaurant is a favorite for pre-show dinners. While service can be inconsistent, the "friendly" staff often leave guests satisfied. Perfect for special occasions!

1,336 Reviews

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Harleen
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
La Carnita on John was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The tacos were fantastic (my partner and I both ordered a mix of fish, chicken and steak options) and the service was prompt and friendly from the moment we sat down. We'll definitely be back!
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Patrick
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Restaurant! Excellent Mexican in Toronto! I would definitely go back!
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Willy
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Reservation was honoured in time. The staff made you feel happy about being there. Food was good My fourth and certainly not my last visit
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Rhonda
VIP
Toronto
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Music was quite loud and not really appropriate lunch music. Took a while to get service but when we did our server was great
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jaime
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Don’t go here on a date.. We spent more time in an Uber than we did Eating… We didn’t even get two sips into our margarita and the Appetizer and tacos came within 10 minutes of sitting down. Which is good if you’re looking to eat and run. Food quality was ok…felt more like a truck stop but much louder.
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chelsea
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I made a reservation here for a work dinner. I had two extra people that were joining us last minute. I called before I got there to inform the restaurant and the host was one of the rudest restaurant staff I’ve ever spoken to. Her attitude, inflexibility and how she spoke to a customer was something I’ve never experienced at a restaurant before. Our group arrived and we squeezed the 2 extra people in ourselves with no help from the host. Besides that the food was pretty good but how the host treated our group overshadowed the whole experience.
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Prerna
New York City
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Been here a few times and the service is always pretty bad. The person at the door was very rude. Our server was ok. However every time I come here I am made to get up within 1.5-2 hours of sitting down and no one tells us that we only have the table available for that long when we sit down. Pretty poor service for a very average place.
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David
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not your usual entre meal restaurant. Fun and delicious.
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Marg
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy coming here for great food and ambiance.
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April
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place has good food, fast service, and good ambiance. We were here lunch time
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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 4.3 stars by 1336 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

106 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E1

Additional information

Cross Street
King St W/John St
Area
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Churros

Tuna Ceviche Tostada

Achiote Chicken

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does La Carnita-John St offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Carnita-John St restaurant rated?

Is La Carnita-John St currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information