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Tacos - Eldorado Taco, Ottawa, ON

Eldorado Taco

4.4
4.4
236 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mexican

Eldorado Taco restaurant is excited to serve you traditional Mexican cuisine, re-imagined with a distinct modern flair, in a stylish setting on Preston street. Striving to bring you some of Ottawa’s best Tacos, margaritas and Tequila. Reserve your table now!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (613) 680-8226

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Kaitlyne Taggart

  • Catering

    Give us a call ! 613-680-8226

  • Private party facilities

    Give us a call ! 613-680-8226

  • Neighbourhood

    Ottawa

  • Cross Street

    Laurel st

  • Parking Details

    Free street parking after 5:30 pm

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 236 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Lively

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Lively

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  1. KitB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The chips and guac were mediocre. The chips were cold and unsalted, while the guac was too acidic. The fish was perfectly battered, but it lacked salt, and the taco lacked acidity and salt to complement the fish. The cheesecake was well balanced and the touch of lime added some tartness and offset the heaviness of the cake. The margarita was good and on the sweeter side. Overall average experience

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  2. CatherineB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love the variety of tacos and margaritas.everything was fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced.

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  3. Michael

    Ottawa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We keep coming back, it’s become one of our fave little spots in town. This time, it was a group of us on a Friday night, and everyone loved their taco choices. To change it up, I had the sliders and would definitely order them again. My girlfriend raved about the passion fruit margarita. Their cocktails are always delicious, water is always refilled, service is always spot on. It was an energetic evening, all tables were full (I suggest you make a reservation if you want to go on a Friday or Saturday night).

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  4. DBFa

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Small portions, but delicious. Fast service and entertaining wait staff.

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  5. Celine

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    The food was meh.. Chips were stale, dips had no flavour, spice or seasoning of any kind. Tacos were just okay. They were a bit small and weren't something to rave home about but the beer was cold and the margarita was nice enough. Sat in a booth that felt like sitting in front of a child in an airplane seat who keeps kicking. You could feel every movement on the seat behind you as the entire booth rocked back and forth. Overall, didn't give us enough to want to come back.

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  6. Tararaboomdiay

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food. Reservation for 7 and they only had 6 plates on the table. Had to ask for extra forks, plates, etc. Brought gin & soda instead of gin & tonic, but no big deal. They were attentive and the food was good.

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  7. NicoleG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time amd not the last food was excellent as everything else Viviane our server was the best

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  8. JaimeManger

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great, kind service and very accommodating and communicative when our group number changed a couple of times.

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  9. JanetR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love it. I have been there many times and never have We been disappointed in the food or service.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    I had an allergic reaction at your restaurant. I mentioned I had a dairy allergy to your server and they served me food that triggered my reaction. I had to go to the hospital later that afternoon. It’s unfortunate because I’ve never had this issue before at your restaurant and typically I’ve always had a great experience.

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  11. Michael

    Ottawa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great experience at Eldorado. Took some first-timers, and they were just as impressed as I had been on my first visit. Highly recommend if you want some delicious tacos, margaritas or cocktails. Upbeat atmosphere with friendly, efficient service.

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  12. Septo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their spicy pineapple margarita was really good. The food tend to be a bit sweeter than I thought but It was good nonetheless.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Due to supply issues they did not have any tuna or tortillas soup available and was running out of avacados.

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  14. Nadia

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience4
    We had a reservation and were told on the phone we would have the large booth in the back, we arrived 10 minutes early and watched the hostess give our table away to a walk in group before us. The Hostess said she could push some tall table tops together and I told her we had called and were supposed to have a booth. She said we would have to wait 45 -60 minutes. We had 3 seniors in our group and I explained my sister has a disability where it’s hard to sit on tall chairs due to balance Issues. Hostess was very disorganized and confused when I asked why our reservation was given away. She didn’t apologize or offer to move the newly seated guests due to her mistake. Similar to other reviews I read, our experience was similar. Drinks came quick but then we waiteded a really long time for our waitress to put in our food order. Many tables that were seated after us got to order before ours which meant we had to wait a really long time for our main tacos. Finally an hour later hostess moved us to the booth, and then another 30 minutes before our food arrived. The food was delicious and fresh tasting and our appetizers were great as well. They just need to improve the flow and communication of front desk. Our waitress was lovely but you could tell they are not used to be super busy. Hostess needs training on how to maintain reservations. This place has great potential as the atmosphere and decor and food is great.

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  15. Melanie

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was excellent and good portion sizes. Service was very good and able to accomodate some changes. Will definitely come back!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The tacos were so small and barely filled. The fish taco was extremely disappointing with mainly batter and barely any fish inside. Price is per taco. Can find much better tacos in the Ottawa area for the same price or cheaper. Service was slow considering the restaurant was not busy when we dined, and waiter was not overly friendly. Would not dine again due to being so overpriced and such a disappointing lack of fillings in tacos.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and drink for great value! They have a great selection of margaritas and tacos to choose from as well.

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  18. MadyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Chloe was an amazing server! Although it was busy with Cinco de Mayo, she was attentive and our drinks were kept full! Delicious tacos and margaritas. Will most definitely be back :)

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  19. Graduates

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I went with a friend to celebrate our graduation! The server was lovely (I wish I remembered her name!) she was very helpful in navigating the menu and taking note of my allergies. The tacos were super yummy! The main reason we went was for the margaritas and I would definitely go again just for this! They are SO good!

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  20. DanielleW

    Exclusive

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Delicious all around! Highly recommend- best tacos and tastiest margaritas I’ve ever had.

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  21. YowYOW

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Long wait and bad food. We waited over an hour to get tacos and ceviche for two people. When the tacos came they were tiny and had barely anything in them. I’m a small person too, and don’t eat a lot. The ceviche though was the most disappointing. I’ve never had a ceviche I truly disliked until coming here - the ceviche was oily and tasted like nothing, no lime, no cilantro, just oil and tasteless. Nacho tips were stale too. On paper the menu looked great and nice atmosphere, but would never go back again. To top it all off was service that was mediocre at best and long wait for the food. Other tables around us had the same bad experience.

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  22. Watrmn

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Usually very good. Busy night even at 8 pm. Drink were relatively fast. A bit pricy imo. Biggest annoyance is after you order tacos and would like another round it takes longer to get 3 then your entire table the first time. Yet I was made to feel that ordering more was going to be just a few minutes. After 40 min we cancelled and left. This is the second time. I guess you’d better know how hungry you are and order them all at once. Disappointing on a $325 bill

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  23. PaulinaJ

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty dishes, we got an appetizer, 3 tacos each, and dessert. Our server was very helpful and offered suggestions when asked.

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  24. jackiet

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I made a request that we had a birthday but it looks like no one saw it. Was hoping they would bring a surprise dessert as requested but nothing.

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  25. Truda

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Foods was great. Service was okay. Empty glasses on the table that could have been refreshed. It was loud so having any sort of conversation was challenging. But the restaurant had a fun vibe for sure.

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  26. Lolo

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious, fresh and great service! Margaritas are the best!

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  27. PhilippeM

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I had a really fun time at El Dorado Taco! Always one of my favourite places for tacos in Ottawa, and it was great to introduce my date to one of my favourite places for tacos! The food was great, our servers were very attentive and overall it was a lot of fun! Thanks very much!

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  28. Watrmn

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good. Second time there. Enjoyed it a lot each time. Funny to think those little tacos can be so filling! Yummm

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  29. LornaW

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner and drinks were delicious. Service was excellent

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  30. DanB

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only thing I can say, is that our server forgot about us when came the time to bring us the bill so we waited a bit longer than we should have, but hey, it happens. Aside from that little hiccup, service was outstanding! :)

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  31. Filip

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Food was only okay. For somewhere the strictly specializes in tacos, you could honestly make most of what they offer at home. The steak tacos were tough, the pork belly was cardboard, and the shrimp tacos are sweeter than most restaurants desserts. This place was pretty underwhelming if it weren’t for the delicious cocktails.

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  32. ClaudiaL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our waiter went above and beyond. Got us espressos that they don’t even serve from a store next door. Crispy avocado and pulled pork pineapple tacos were so delicious. Will come back!!

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  33. Foodie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Good service food is terrible. Glorified taco bell

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  34. ScottO

    Toronto

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was amazing and made to order which makes it fresh as possible. The pork belly tacos were flavourful and the house made hot sauce complimented the food and didn’t overpower it. I would definitely recommend when in Ottawa.

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  35. RyanB

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely excellent, food was delicious and extremely quick and the service was outstanding.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    SOOOOO DELICIOUS. As always. Eldorado Taco never disappoints

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  37. Lamo24

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An amazing combination of excellent service and vibe with great tasting food & drinks.

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  38. PaulaG

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and tasty tacos! Tacos are well filled .

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  39. Michael

    Ottawa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you love tacos, delicious cocktails, and a vibrant yet cozy atmosphere for a cute date night, or to enjoy an evening out with friends, I highly recommend you check out this hidden gem.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Eldorado Taco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 680-8226.

Eldorado Taco is rated 4.4 stars by 236 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Eldorado Taco

170 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7P7

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Laurel st

  • Neighbourhood

    Ottawa

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Free street parking after 5:30 pm

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Kaitlyne Taggart

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (613) 680-8226

  • Catering

    Give us a call ! 613-680-8226

  • Private party facilities

    Give us a call ! 613-680-8226

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