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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.6
4.6
5597 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
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El Catrin

4.6
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
Distillery District

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 102 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 5,597 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 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.

5,598 Reviews

  1. Jason

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve always sat outside so this was our first time enjoying the inside seating. Very cool atmosphere. Service was excellent. Food was over the top good. And the Margarita Flight…. A must try. The lights were turned up and was actually pretty bright about half hour before close. I understand why but I wish there was a more subtle way to let patrons know to finish up. But if that’s my only tiny concern, you can imagine why we love this place. Thanks for an awesome dinner experience El Catrin.

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  2. Xanthe

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Generally really good. Unfortunately the Birria tacos were not the best and a slight let down. Mango drink is the best cocktail!

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  3. Crystal

    Caribbean

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing night! Great food and service! This is a must every time I come back to Toronto.

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  4. Paul

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Atmosphere was nice. Ate here a few times. Food and drinks were excellent. Service was prompt and friendly. Didn’t like our table adjacent to the server’s table (a very busy, noisy spot.) .

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  5. Erika

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome spot. Great food. Location is a tiny bit cold in winter as the building is old. Such a cool vibe inside

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  6. Nicole

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and margaritas, great music and atmosphere, food served quickly on a busy night.

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  7. Ashley

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Guac for table was excellent. Margarita flights are too sweet and very large.

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  8. David

    Edmonton

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very busy on the weekend, especially with the Christmas Market happening in the Distillery, so to be expected. Great please, cool atmosphere, great food and service. It's a pricey place, do be prepared ot spend north of $120 with two entrees and an appetizer (no alcohol). But we've been a few times and we'd definitely go back!

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  9. Cristian

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The baja fish tacos and birria tacos are to die for! The mayan spicy margaritas were also the best we’ve had in the city!

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  10. Steve

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall experience was short staffed with servers, over priced food and drinks. It was my Birthday and didn’t get any free desert. Food was not that great especially for the cost’s.
    El CatrinResponded today
    We truly appreciate you giving us a try Steve and for providing your review. While we are happy that you joined us for your birthday, we are saddened your overall experience did not hit high on your expectations, and while we understand prices are subjective, we feel ours are a great balance between doing what's right by our business while reflecting the quality of our ingredients. Please know, our Chef and his team work very hard to provide our guests with flavourful and authentic Mexican-inspired dishes, while using the freshest ingredients. 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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El Catrin

4.6
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
Distillery District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 102 times today
Google Map for El Catrin

18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Parliament & Mill Street
  • Neighborhood
    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, 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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