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Quetzal, Toronto, ON
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Quetzal

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CAN$51 and over
Mexican
419 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1

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7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
At Quetzal, we celebrate regional Mexican cuisine, inspired by traditional flavours and cooking styles, all cooked over a 28 foot-long open fire that runs the span of the hot line.  Traditional moles, sauces and little-known native ingredients are transported to Toronto and infused with the bounty of local Ontario and Canadian produce, for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Quetzal is located at the corner of College & Bathurst, at the edges of four Toronto hotspot neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Kensington Market, Harbord Village, and the Annex.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Steve Molnar

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    MICHELIN 1 Star2024
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    MICHELIN 1 Star2023
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    MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: Fire-kissed flavours from a wood-burning grill and lesser-seen Mexican dishes that go beyond tacos and tostadas earned Quetzal a MICHELIN star. A creative cocktail menu centred on tequila and mezcal, plus a curvy, eye-catching ceiling that channels a Mexican market, complete the restaurant’s ultra-cool vibe.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Grill, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 347-3663
  • Website
    http://www.quetzaltoronto.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    419 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Cross Street
    College Street and Bathurst Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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Menu

Quetzal's menu was last updated on 2023-02-07.

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What 1,095 people are saying

Quetzal reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • Toronto / Ontario

    Mexican

  • Toronto

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Quetzal offers an "amazing dining experience" with "exceptional food and service." The restaurant is known for its "creative and delicious" dishes, often served via a popular tasting menu. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "lively atmosphere." Highly recommended for a special occasion.
1,095 Reviews

  1. Sean

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chefs counter is the best seat in the house where you get to watch the experts at work, grilling over the open flames and preparing masterpieces right in front of you!

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  2. Roxanne

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at Quetzal! Sat at the chef’s counter and got to watch the team cook and plate. The wood-burning fire—super cool, though it gets a bit hot. Must-tries: scallops, pork secreto, bone marrow.

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  3. Renuka VIP

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No question - the best restaurant in Toronto. The complexity of the food is beyond.

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  4. Carolyn VIP

    Toronto9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and the flavours of the food were so intricate and delicious. We had an amazing cocktail to start. Sitting at the bar was the best for learning about the food and help with the menu. Loved it all!!

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  5. Shane VIP

    Calgary6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional Mexican food, and this is coming from someone that is married to an exceptional Mexican cook, and has eaten at great restaurants all over Mexico. Well done!!

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  6. Sue

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the tasting menu and (almost) everything we ate was amazing. The dishes were beautifully presented, well paced with wonderful and unique flavours. We were very satisfied with the amount of food we were served. The service was excellent and we will definitely return!

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  7. Linda

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been here a few times and always receive an outstanding meal. I allow Chef Steven to surprise our tastebuds and have NEVER been disappointed. Last night we were delighted with so many different dishes. He is always changing up his menu so we wait with anticipation what we will be discovering - so many beautiful dishes, exquisite sauces, one of the outstanding dishes we had last night was a new one there, an incredible crab dish, the crab just literally melted in your mouth. Thank you Chef Steven and to everyone there. All the talented people behind the bar and all the people on the floor - you all do an amazing job together.

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  8. Sheila VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has been the best Mexican restaurant and restaurant overall I’ve been in a long time! The staff is incredible, the chef and his team are absolutely amazing! Very professional, they take care of every detail. I have the privilege of being sat at the chef table, I was delighted! What a show! I’ll definitely come back for more!

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  9. Yazmin

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a place I would definitely suggest if you are looking to elevate the concept you have of Mexican food. I love that every dish we tried in the Degustación menu, had ingredients that are traditionally known in Mexico. Great job chef! And congratulations to all the staff who’s friendly and stayed on top of service during our visit.

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  10. Stephanie

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our experience of the tasting menu at the chef's counter. Can't recommend enough! Thank you!

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Quetzal is rated 4.9 stars by 1095 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 48 times today
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419 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Cross Street
    College Street and Bathurst Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Grill, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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