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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.5
4.5
5622 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
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El Catrin

4.5
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
Distillery District

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 144 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 5,622 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

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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.

5,623 Reviews

  1. Ann Philip

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Jerry

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for lunch. Food was great. We had an enjoyable time.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambiance. Service was excellent - shout out to Vinnie.

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  4. Lisa

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails, guacamole, ceviche, and service, superb. Tacos, beef and haddock, less so.

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  5. Joanne

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, amazing food. Margarita flight was to die for. 

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  6. Ramya

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mason was our server, he was amazing, thoughtful and great server. Food and ambience was perfect …amazing place

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  7. Simone

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance at El Catrin was amazing! From the 30 foot ceilings to the eclectic mix of art, it was a meal for the eyes. In regard to the food, the appetizers and margaritas were very nice. It was a Friday evening during the holiday season, so it was as busy and boisterous as one would expect it would be, but it was a great experience all-around.

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  8. Margaret

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was delivered somewhat cold and nowhere near the quality that we expected and have received it other similar Mexican restaurants. 20 minutes after our food had been delivered our server still had not checked in with us. It was definitely busy and we definitely took that into the count, but she passed the table several times without checking to make sure everything was OK. Not a great experience overall quite disappointing

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  9. Freya

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and service. Food was a little expensive for what is was. But i would go again and try something different next time … I may just not have been in love with my dish.

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  10. Rochelle

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and our waiter were good. They had a door open the whole time we were there (in the middle of December). It was very cold and windy and made our food cold.
    El CatrinResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for visiting our restaurant and for your review Rochelle. While it makes us happy to hear that you had good service, we are sorry to hear that the rest of your experience did not hit high on your expectations. Please know that we do 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. 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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El Catrin is rated 4.5 stars by 5622 OpenTable diners.

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El Catrin

4.5
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
Distillery District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 144 times today
Google Map for El Catrin

18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Parliament & Mill Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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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