El Catrin

Name: El Catrin
Address: 18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5A 3C4
Telephone: (416) 203-2121
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

5510 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

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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Experiences

Tequila/Mezcal Tasting Dinner - October 9th, 2024
$140.00 per person
Prepaid
Oct 9, 2024 only
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: Herradura Blanco La Cofradia Reposado Siete Misterios Mezcal Menu: Guacamole & salsa Mexican avocados, tomato, serrano, onion, lime. Ajillo mussels Ajillo, green pico de gallo. Ceviche negro Yellowtail, black aguachile, avocado, crispy corn. Cilantro soup Pecans, guajillo oil. Jackfruit salbut Braised jackfruit with pasilla sauce, crispy salbut, cabbage, avocado. Shrimp and peanut mole Sauteed shrimp, toasted peanuts, masa dumplings. Cajeta molten cake Almond ice cream. Calaverita Chocolate skull
Tequila/Mezcal Tasting Dinner - October 23, 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: Estancia Raicilla Herradura Reposado Don Julio 70th Cristalino Menu: Guacamole & salsa Mexican avocados, tomato, serrano, onion, lime. Tlacoyo de garbanzo Braised lamb, chickpeas, serrano, Cotija. Octopus tiradito Cilantro and basil granite Sopa de flor de calabaza Squash blossoms soup, corn, poblano pepper. Eggplant mole Artichoke, carrot, tomato. Frijol con puerco Pork belly, chicharron, radishes, black bean broth. Caramel flan Vanilla whipped cream Calaverita Chocolate skulls
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

What 5,510 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
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

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5,510 Reviews

R
Roman
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always a good time. Had the tasting menu. Incredible value.
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Chloe
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Margaritas were amazing, the food has dietary restrictions listed and the server was friendly and well informed about allergies. The atmosphere is great and they have crayons for kids. Good spot for a grown up to have a nice dinner with kids.
El CatrinResponded 2 days ago
Chloe, thank you so much for your support! We appreciate you choosing to dine with us and we are thrilled to know you would recommend our Margaritas, they are some of our favorites too! We are also happy that you were impressed by our friendly service and great atmosphere. We can't wait for you to join us again soon for some more amazing service that we are known for! Best, Stuart K.
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Sheri
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic, once we got seated inside the restaurant. When we started on the patio, it took almost 10 mins after being seated for anyone to come see us. The wasps helped as I flagged down and hostess and asked to move inside. Once inside our server was very attentive immediately and everything was great from that moment on.
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Bruce
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Guacamole, fish tacos and Margarita flight were great! The service was great in a wonderful atmosphere. But we ordered the menu de gustacion, but they didn’t have it that night. So, we ordered a la carte. But the mixed ceviche was all shrimp and very small. We ordered the carne asada blue, but it came medium—and cold. So, it was very hit-or-miss…
El CatrinResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for dining with us Bruce and for providing us with your review. While we are happy to hear that you enjoyed our fan favorite tableside Guacamole, Baja Tacos and our Margaritas, as well as our service, we are sad to hear that other aspects of your meal did not live up to your expectations, know that we would have been happy to replace anything that was not to your liking. We would love to welcome you back for a chance to explore some more of our delicious menu items, should you choose to visit us again. Best Regards, Stuart K.
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Ella
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the vibe so much! Truly the best churros in town
El CatrinResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the great feedback, Ella! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our restaurants vibe and had a wonderful experience with us. In addition, it's awesome to know you enjoyed our Churros" and found them to be "the best in town"! We hope to see you again soon for another fantastic meal! Kindly, Stuart K.
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Kevin
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favorite places to eat in Toronto and it continues to not disappoint! The food, drinks, and, service were all amazing. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the distillery district!!
El CatrinResponded 2 days ago
Kevin, thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to know that El Catrin is one of your favorite places to eat in Toronto. 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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Danielle
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the 8 course tasting meal and every bite was delish, the lamb was amazing. Every bite was fresh and authentically savoury! The flight of margs was also thoroughly enjoyed 🤩
El CatrinResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for dining with us and leaving such wonderful feedback, Danielle! We're glad you enjoyed our 8 course tasting menu and found every bite to be delicious, we ensure you that we will pass this feedback along to our chefs! We also truly appreciate your feedback on the Margarita Flights. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more tasty dishes! All the best, Stuart K.
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Hunter
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. Perfect place for a birthday dinner!
El CatrinResponded 6 days ago
Hunter, there's nothing better than taking your time to enjoy the little things in life. We are honored to know that you chose our restaurant to celebrate a birthday dinner and that you found our food to be delicious. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future, come back anytime for more delicious food! Best, Stuart K.
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Gilberto
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere, food and service was exceptional! Our server, Carol, was engaging, prompt and very honest about her recommendations which turned out to be fantastic! This spot is a definite gem!
El CatrinResponded 6 days ago
Gilberto, thank you so much for your kind words. 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 are pleased that Carol provided you with the amazing service you expect and deserve and will be sure to pass this along. 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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Bettina
Toronto
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While the food is still delicious, it feels like the portions have gotten a lot smaller and the prices have gone up :-(. Four of us left hungry despite having starter and 4 mains.
El CatrinResponded on September 27, 2024
Thank you for your review Bettina. Whilst we are delighted that you returned to dine with us and that you found our food to be delicious, It saddens us to hear that your experience with us did hit high on your expectations with regards to our portion sizes. While we understand prices are subjective, we feel ours are a great balance between doing what's right by our business while reflecting the quality of our ingredients. We would love to welcome you back for a chance to explore some more of our menu items, should you choose to visit us again. Best Regards, Stuart K.
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FAQs

El Catrin is rated 4.5 stars by 5510 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.elcatrin.ca/
Phone number
(416) 203-2121
Private party facilities
Please contact directly.

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El Catrin

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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100 Toronto / Ontario Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Experiences

Tequila/Mezcal Tasting Dinner - October 9th, 2024

Tequila/Mezcal Tasting Dinner - October 23, 2024

Tequila/Mezcal Tasting Dinner - November 6, 2024

Menu

What 5,510 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is El Catrin restaurant rated?

Is El Catrin currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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