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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.6
4.6
5589 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 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 5,589 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 enchants with its vibrant atmosphere and "excellent food," offering a "unique vibe" in Toronto's Distillery District. Guests rave about its "amazing patio" and "friendly service." Known for its "authentic Mexican" flavors and a varied menu, El Catrin is perfect for group gatherings, though it can be "a bit pricey."

5,590 Reviews

  1. Cristian

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Steve

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  3. Kerry

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jose was amazing. Was able to recommend items and knew the menu very well!

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  4. Jenn

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always one of my favourite places and did not disappoint!

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  5. Suyash

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top spot - great food, amazing ambience and good service. I will have to go back for sure, excellent spot !

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  6. Sajeevan

    Toronto

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service with delicious food and drinks.

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  7. Dee

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was freezing!! The door to the winter patio was open creating a huge draft. Very uncomfortable. We were seated in a room off to the side that didn’t really have the same vibe as the rest of the restaurant. It was like sitting at the “kids table”.

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  8. Jeanette

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been to El Catrin twice now and both times the food and drinks are amazing. Our waitress Brittany was friendly and funny. Definitely would recommend the margarita flights. Will definitely come back when we are in town!

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  9. Vipul

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience and the location is very good and the vibe of the Distillery District but food is horrendous. The Taco Al Pastor was really bad, meat was chewy and inedible.

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  10. Maria

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently visited Restaurant after making a reservation and paying a $140 deposit in advance, as required. Unfortunately, the experience left me deeply disappointed and frustrated. When we arrived, we were informed that we only had one hour at our table—a restriction that was never communicated when I made the reservation or paid the deposit. I found this to be extremely unfair and inconsiderate. I followed their rules by securing the reservation and paying a significant deposit, only to be met with an arbitrary time limit that undermined the dining experience. To make matters worse, it took the staff 20 to 25 minutes to seat us after I pushed back against the time restriction. I explained that whether we finished our meal within the hour depended entirely on how efficient their staff was. Unfortunately, things were off to a bad start, and this delay only added to the frustration. The entire experience came across as rude and dismissive. Rather than creating a welcoming and relaxing environment, it felt like the restaurant was more interested in enforcing strict policies than ensuring customer satisfaction. Dining out is supposed to be enjoyable, but instead, I felt rushed and unwelcome. While the food and ambiance might be good, the lack of transparency and the inconsiderate approach to handling reservations overshadowed the evening. A restaurant that takes a large deposit and then imposes unnecessary restrictions on its customers isn’t one I’m eager to support. I don’t know if I’ll return—it’s hard to justify going back after such a frustrating and poorly handled experience.

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El Catrin is rated 4.6 stars by 5589 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 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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