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Tacos - Eldorado Taco, Ottawa, ON

Eldorado Taco

4.4
4.4
226 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 7 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 226 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

  • Ottawa

    Good for groups

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

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  1. Michael

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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 :)
  9. 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!
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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!
  17. 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!
  18. 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
  19. LornaW

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner and drinks were delicious. Service was excellent
  20. 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! :)
  21. 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.
  22. 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!!
  23. Foodie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Good service food is terrible. Glorified taco bell
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    SOOOOO DELICIOUS. As always. Eldorado Taco never disappoints
  27. 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.
  28. PaulaG

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

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

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 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.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks!
  31. MandyR

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived early on a wed so it wasnt busy and we got a table right away Our server was lovely and patient checking in on us. We ordered ceviche to share, it was delicious as were the spicey pineapple margaritas! Then we each had a fish taco and a crispy avocado taco, both were amazing and priced well. The atmosphere is great. We were 2 friends visiting and wanted to chat and take our time and we were able to do that!
  32. Jenny

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Avocado and fish tacos were absolutely delicious. The pulled pork pineapple didn’t have enough pineapple, it was unnoticeable. The tacos are very small compared to other places I’ve been to, therefore, would have to eat 5-6 to make it a proper meal which would be quite expensive. The shells could also be better, they do the job but no more. Restaurant is nice, service was good, enjoyed my dinner but not willing to spend that much for that little food too often.
  33. MSin

    New York Area

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding tacos… and so affordable. We had a lovely server who was kind and carefully catered for my celiac needs. I had three different types of tacos… All of which were just so tasty, but the winner was the pulled chicken! I feel like I could’ve eaten 15 of them.
  34. Watrmn

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    First time there. Food was authentic…not Americanized. Drinks were tasty. Waitress was pleasant and knowledgeable. Food delivered quickly. Ordered extra tacos which took a bit long but we were having good conversation so overall not too bad. Will definitely be returning.
  35. Rachel

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great spot. Good value for food and excellent service
  36. MD20

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oustanding Tacos and drinks! The shrimp taco was amazing.
  37. TM24

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    The service was absolute crap. We had to keep waiving him down to get items for the table. He couldn't do multiple things at once: getting chips and getting drink orders at the same time was too much to handle. But the biggest issue was when we wanted a second round of drinks: I asked him a question. I got the answer. He then took one of our three drink orders and walked away. I had to flag him down to get drinks for the other two guests. Oh, and the food was mediocre at best. Sighs. Expensive meal, no value.
  38. NKSans

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This taco joint exceeded our expectations! Food quality was excellent, our waiter was fantastic and we had an overall fun delicious experience!
  39. JayH

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    all-around joyful experience from sitting at the bar having cocktails to sitting at booth with our friends enjoying delicious tacos. recommended!
  40. AmyS

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit to Eldorado TACO. I thought it was a Mexican restaurant, but it is as stated in name, a taco joint! They do have nachos and a few other starters on the menu but we didn’t try them this visit. We tried a variety of tacos on the menu, shrimp, avocado, cauliflower and fish. They were all delicious but we especially enjoyed the fried avocado taco. Our server was attentive and the tacos bordered on gourmet with their fresh flavours and nice presentations. We will return!

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 226 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 7 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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