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Tacos, Street Corn, Churros what else do you need? - La Carnita - Leslieville, Toronto, ON

La Carnita - Leslieville

4.1
4.1
376 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Fancy
La Carnita is the ultimate spot for a group night out, combining the vibrant flavours of Mexican cuisine with a fun, casual vibe. Locally designed with the help of some of Toronto's top street artists, our space is a lively, colourful backdrop for delicious tacos, nachos, fajitas, churros, and more. Pair your meal with a refreshing margarita, creative cocktails, or local beer, and let the live DJ soundtrack your evening almost every weekend.

Our Queen St. East location in Riverside and Leslieville is part of a tight-knit community of young professionals and families. Through this spot, we've built strong connections with East End breweries and local businesses, creating unique and fun collaborations that bring people together. Experience the art, music, and flavours that make La Carnita a standout for Mexican-inspired fun!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (647) 697-4816
  • Website
    http://lacarnita.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    John Hamilton
  • Catering
    25% OFF CATRING MENU! Email us at 780queen@lacarnita.com. Minimum 25 people.
  • Private party facilities
    Yes we do Private events. Email us at 780queen@lacarnita.com for more information.
  • Location
    780 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H4
  • Area
    Entertainment District
  • Cross Street
    queen and saulter
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    TTC Trams and Buses stops near the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • FREE DESSERT ALL DAY EVERYDAY for all Diners!

    Multiple dates available
    FREE ONE PIECE CHURRO AND HOUSE MADE CAJETA SAUCE FOR ALL DINE IN GUESTS ALL DAY EVERYDAY.
    FREE DESSERT ALL DAY EVERYDAY for all Diners! photo

  • 15% OFF everything FOR GROUP OF 6

    Multiple dates available
    One of of very best offers!
    15% OFF everything FOR GROUP OF 6 photo

  • Winterlicioud Dinner @ Lacarnita Queen st e

    CAD 35.00 per person

    31 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
    Experience Winter special 2 appetiziers, plus any two tacos ( or One Burrito or one Bowl) plus one dessert all included in the Pre Fixe dinner for 35$ at LaCarnita Queen St E. We have catered our best (2 +1+1) course Dinner with the help of our Executive Chef. Experience Mexican Street Dinner and Cocktails @ Lacarnita Queen st e
    Winterlicioud Dinner @ Lacarnita Queen st e photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour Every day: 4pm to 6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Wed - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm,Fri - Sat - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Enjoy Happy Hour prices Everyday from 4 pm to 6pm. 5$ fish taco 5$ sol 10$ Happy Margarita (2 oz)

  • Free Dessert for All Dine In Guests

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 4:00 pm - 8:45 pm,Fri - Sat - 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Lacarnita experience will be special with FREE dessert for all dine in guests. (1pc Churro and Home made Cajeta sauce free for all dine in guests) We guarantee that you will want more Churros and our House made Cajeta sauce!!

Menu

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What 376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Neighbourhood gem

376 Reviews

  1. mahsa

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I went there with my partner for Valentine's Day. We waited for 50 minutes, but our drinks were never brought to us. The store was about to close in 20 minutes, so we couldn't even order our food. Unfortunately, we had to leave and find another restaurant. It really ruined our Valentine's night.

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  2. Jeff

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Took us 5-10 minutes to be seated for our reservation. We didn’t even know who our waiter was, we had to ask random waitress to get us a water jug. It took 30 minutes for our margaritas and 40 minutes for food to arrive. Not impressed with this location. Understaffed.

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  3. Steve

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked two weeks in advance was sat at a terrible table and then had absolutely terrible service and was ignored multiple times by bartender and was made to feel so uncomfortable that we ended up leaving before we even had our first drink would not recommend to anyone I was so excited to go too completely disappointed and drove almost 2 hours to get there too.

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  4. Ashley

    VIP

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of us went for winterlicious, we got to pick 4 different courses. Guacamole n chips, ribs, 2 tacos and churros is what I got. The ribs were delicious, fish tacos had a lot of cabbage and not enough fish but it was still tasty. The server was great. Overall a good experience.

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  5. Colin

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been before and had great service and food but tonight was not great. Slow service, screwed up order twice and when it arrive was cold.

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  6. BiancaRout

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I had a great time at La Carnita for dinner! We ordered the Tuesday special and the short ribs to start which were fantastic. Our waitress was new but she did a really excellent job making us comfortable and she was very friendly. Overall, it was a great experience and we look forward to returning!

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  7. Caroline

    VIP

    Toronto

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went during happy hour and the prices were right and the food was fantastic. I had the cod tacos, which were incredible along with a very yummy margarita. It was the perfect place to have a bite to eat before seeing a concert at the Opera House.

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  8. Emma

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was extremely slow for drinks specifically. Our server was really friendly and upbeat, but we were a party of 8 and it wasn't a full restaurant and even getting a beer took 15-20 minutes. We also got our bills handed to us without asking. Food was good tho, but with how long it took to get drinks it almost feels like with an auto gratuity because of a larger party they don't feel they have to put the effort.

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  9. Dave

    VIP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server, amazing food and atmosphere. So delicious and will def return!

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  10. Andre

    Toronto

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. We ate too much. We chose six tacos. Stick with four. The Open Table $35 prix fix was not available. Was over $40 now. The parking is atrocious with the construction

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FAQs

La Carnita - Leslieville offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Carnita - Leslieville also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 697-4816.

La Carnita - Leslieville is rated 4.1 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Carnita - Leslieville

780 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    queen and saulter
  • Area
    Entertainment District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    TTC Trams and Buses stops near the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Hamilton
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://lacarnita.com/
  • Phone number
    (647) 697-4816
  • Catering
    25% OFF CATRING MENU! Email us at 780queen@lacarnita.com. Minimum 25 people.
  • Private party facilities
    Yes we do Private events. Email us at 780queen@lacarnita.com for more information.
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