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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.6
4.6
5572 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 119 times today
  • 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!

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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
  • Neighborhood
    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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What 5,572 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

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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."

5,572 Reviews

  1. Annie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience with your restaurant. The food was excellent.

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  2. Aneri

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, warm atmosphere, and friendly service—had a fantastic time! Highly recommend!

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  3. Diana

    Toronto

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great vibe, fun music and great Mexican food. The ceviche is excellent.

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  4. Rob

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, ambiance, and most importantly the food is Excellent! Highly recommend!

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  5. Margaret

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, atmosphere and service. The interior was beautiful.
    El CatrinResponded 1 day ago
    Margaret, thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our restaurants food, atmosphere as well as service. We strive for excellence and hope to impress you even more on your next visit! Kindly, Stuart K.

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  6. Lisa

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Ricardo ( & his helpers) were amazing! Great service all around, wonderful ambience, & the food was the best & most , authentic we’ve had in a long time-outstanding! I’ve been many times, however the other had never been. We’ll all be back & wouldn’t hesitate to recommend
    El CatrinResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your review Lisa. We love that you returned to dine with us and hearing that you continue to enjoy our service, ambiance and delicious food. We are happy to hear that Ricardo made your visit that much more memorable. Please come back soon. Kind Regards Stuart K.

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  7. Joanna

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    El Katrin it’s amazing and I been going there for years but tonight our main meal came before our appies and was dry ( Al pastor) we had booked for a special occasion an 8 year anniversary
    El CatrinResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for choosing to celebrate this special occasion with us Joanna and for your review. While we are happy to see you back we are sorry to hear that we were not able to make your special occasion that much more. We hope you will give us another chance to make your next visit more memorable. Best regards, Stuart K.

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  8. Natalie

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great looking place, heated patio is great. Food is good, but the prices are outrageous for the amount of portions. The ceviche is so not worth it!
    El CatrinResponded 2 days ago
    Natalie, thank you for your feedback. While we are delighted that you enjoyed our heated patio and our food, we are disappointed that you were not able to see the value in our dishes. With regards to our prices, 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. Regardless, we have taken your feedback very seriously and will be passing it along. We would love to encourage you to let us create a better experience for you in the future, should you choose to dine with us again. Best Regards, Stuart K.

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  9. Alisha

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Ashley was outstanding. She was personable and friendly and quick. Everyone that we interacted with was upbeat and helpful. We had the margarita flight, mojitos and other margaritas and they were all very well made and delicious. Tableside guacomole is a must. Overall we couldn’t believe all the little details from the drinks, to the food and to the decor. Highly recommend.
    El CatrinResponded 4 days ago
    Alisha, we truly appreciate your review of our restaurant. At El Catrin 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 and we are glad Ashley delivered the outstanding service you deserve! We look forward to your next visit. Come back any time! All the best, Stuart K.

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  10. Karan

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chilaquiles are to die for Michelada and mangonada are great drinks
    El CatrinResponded 4 days ago
    Karan, thank you for joining us and for you review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our Chilaquiles and would recommend our Michelada and Mangonada. We look forward to your return so that you can try more of our delicious menu and tasty drinks. Best Regards Stuart K.

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El Catrin is rated 4.6 stars by 5572 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 119 times today
Google Map for El Catrin

18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Parliament & Mill Street
  • Neighborhood
    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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