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EL TRES, Thunder Bay, ON

EL TRES

4.8
4.8
310 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mexican
A photo of EL TRES restaurant

EL TRES

4.8
CAN$30 and under
Mexican
Thunder Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
El Tres is located in the heart of Thunder Bay’s Waterfront district, known for it’s wide selection of restaurants and bars within walking distance from one another. We offer an inspired menu of authentic Mexican cuisine, made fresh in-house and from scratch, as well as craft cocktails, locally brewed beers and a small wine list.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (807) 344-3443
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Allan Rebelo
  • Neighbourhood
    Thunder Bay
  • Parking details
    We have a private lot beside the restaurant. There is also public lots on the other side of us and across the street, as well as street parking.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 310 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Thunder Bay

    Best Overall

  • Thunder Bay

    Best Food

  • Thunder Bay

    Best Service

  • Thunder Bay

    Best Ambience

  • Thunder Bay

    Best Value

  • Thunder Bay

    Good for business meals

  • Thunder Bay

    Good for groups

  • Thunder Bay

    Healthy

  • Thunder Bay

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Thunder Bay

    Good for special occasions

  • Thunder Bay

    Lively

  • Thunder Bay

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Tres in Thunder Bay is cherished for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional service, particularly from standout server Nick, described as "the best." Guests rave about the delicious margaritas and flavorful dishes like burritos and tacos. While minor issues like phone reservations and portion sizes arise, the overall experience is widely praised.

310 Reviews
  1. Lea

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing night out at El Tres, Thunder Bay. The food was delicious and plated to perfection. The service, as always, was exceptionally fabulous. Thank you to Nick for guiding us through a wonderful night with your sound knowledge of menu and energetic table presence. Cheers!

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  2. John

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and wonderful cocktails! A++++ experience

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  3. Lisa

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The gentleman who served us was fantastic! Very pleasing, joked around. Recommended food when asked (and he was spot on with his recommendation) Prices could be better especially for appetizers but otherwise was great evening tonight

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  4. Miriam (Yoli)

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nick our waiter was outstanding. He was very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and funny. He really made our dinning experience a lot better. The food was amazing and the drinks were so delicious. Thank you.

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  5. Melissa

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, very tasty, good portions, good margaritas too. Will definitely be going back again. Fantastic service 😀

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  6. Tammy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We got there and got seated right away. The server was absolutely amazing!!! The sauce were phenomenal!!! Food was great!!!! Will definitely be going back very soon!!!! Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!

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  7. Kevin

    Toronto

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and margaritas! Favorite place to eat in Thunder Bay.

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  8. Olivia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great, everything came fast, staff very friendly.

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  9. Susan

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was good but I like spicy food and I found the guacamole a bit tame. Maybe some jalapeños would have been nice.

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  10. Andrea

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very slow and poor, and the restaurant was not busy at all. We sat at the table for over an hour and only had one drink and some chips and dip and nobody asked us if the we ordering mains or more drinks or how our drink or food even was. So after our chips we paid our bill and went and ate somewhere else. We noticed another couple had gotten up and left as no one had come over to their table to greet them. I have not had bad service here before it's one of my favourite places to go, just a bad night unfortunately.

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FAQs

EL TRES does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. EL TRES also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (807) 344-3443.

EL TRES is rated 4.8 stars by 310 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of EL TRES restaurant

EL TRES

4.8
CAN$30 and under
Mexican
Thunder Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for EL TRES

269 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1A9

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Thunder Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a private lot beside the restaurant. There is also public lots on the other side of us and across the street, as well as street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Allan Rebelo
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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