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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.5
4.5
5546 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 94 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact directly.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Tequila/Mezcal Tasting Dinner - November 6, 2024

    $140.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 9, 2024 - Nov 6, 2024
    Join us for an evening of unique, authentic Mexican cuisine paired with a selection of fine spirits carefully selected for your enjoyment. Enjoy an experience with no decisions as we take care of everything. Featuring: Cenote Blanco Villa Lobos Reposado Herradura Ultra
    Tequila/Mezcal Tasting Dinner - November 6, 2024 photo

What 5,546 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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."

5,546 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the el mixto ceviches and pork quesadillas, both of which were well presented and very flavourful.
    El CatrinResponded 1 day ago
    Michael, thank you so much for your visit and review. We are happy to hear that our food, especially our Ceviche Trio and our Gringa Quesadillas impressed you so much, we will be sure to pass this along to our chefs. We strive for excellence and hope to impress you even more on your next visit! Kindly, Stuart K.

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  2. Karl

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and even better drink! absolutely amazing experience!!!
    El CatrinResponded 1 day ago
    Karl, thank you so much for your review. We do our best to deliver on delicious food and drinks so we are so happy to know you were able to experience such a great time with us! We look forward to your next visit so we can blow you away all over again! All the best, Stuart K.

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  3. Todd

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience this evening. Our server was especially helpful and friendly. Thank you.
    El CatrinResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words Todd. It makes us happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us and that you experienced exceptionally good service! We look forward to your next visit so we can blow you away all over again! All the best, Stuart K.

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  4. Chris

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good dinner out but food was not as great as at our previous visits.
    El CatrinResponded 1 day ago
    Chris, we appreciate you returning to dine with us, however are saddened that your meal did not hit high this time around. We assure you that our Chef and his team put a lot of care and consideration when sharing comforting and delicious cuisine. Please know we would have loved to replace anything that wasn’t to your liking. We hope you will give us another chance to make your next visit more memorable. Best Regards, Stuart K.

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  5. Chris

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time here and they did not disappoint again. Everything was on point from the weight staff to the atmosphere write down obviously to the amazing tasting food. Would recommend this restaurant 1000 times thanks for the great experience. 
    El CatrinResponded 2 days ago
    Chris, there's nothing better than taking your time to enjoy the little things in life. We are honoured to know that everything was on point, from our service to our atmosphere and of course our amazing food. Thank you for your recommendation! Come back anytime, we look forward to seeing you again for another wonderful experience. Best Regards, Stuart K.

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  6. Nicholas

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pamela the server was outstanding, the food was disappointing and seemed to be missing an element of flavour. Will probably be back only for tequila and tacos at the bar
    El CatrinResponded 2 days ago
    Nicholas, thank you for your review and for visiting our restaurant. While we are delighted that Pamela provided you with the outstanding service that you deserve, we are saddened that our food did not hit high on your expectations this time around. Please know, our Chef and his team work very hard to provide our guests with flavorful and authentic Mexican-inspired dishes, while using the freshest ingredients. We look forward to seeing you back and we hope we can impress you the next time you choose to dine with us. Best Regards, Stuart K.

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  7. Danielle

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time. Food and drinks were great. We had a wonderful time.
    El CatrinResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for giving us a try Danielle and for your review. We are happy that you enjoyed your time with us and found our food and drinks to be great. We look forward to your next visit. Best Regards Stuart K.

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  8. Dirk

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience, drinks and food all outstanding. Really great Mexican food in downtown Toronto (Distillery District).
    El CatrinResponded on October 29, 2024
    Dirk, thank you so much for your support! We appreciate you choosing to dine with us and we are thrilled to know you that you enjoyed our restaurants ambiance, our drinks and our food finding them all to be outstanding. We can't wait for you to join us again soon for more delicious food and tasty drinks! Best, Stuart K.

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  9. Sarah

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really loved this place. Yummy yummy food and nice servers. Great time.
    El CatrinResponded on October 29, 2024
    Sara, thank you for your review. We love that you loved our Restaurant and that you found our food to be double yummy and that you had great service. We do our best to deliver on 5-star service that starts from the moment you walk in as well as delicious food. We are happy to hear that we did not disappoint and we look forward to your return so that we can impress you all over again. Best Regards Stuart K.

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  10. Dan

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful anniversary dinner with my wife. The food was absolutely delicious and drinks were fantastic. We were even treated to a special dessert of churros to celebrate.
    El CatrinResponded on October 29, 2024
    Dan, we are delighted that you chose our restaurant to celebrate this special occasion, in addition, thank you for your wonderful review. We do our best to deliver on delicious food and drinks so we are so happy to know you were able to experience such a great time with us! We look forward to your next visit so we can blow you away all over again! All the best, Stuart K.

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El Catrin is rated 4.5 stars by 5546 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 94 times today
Experiences are available.
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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