The 5 Best Mexican Restaurants In Toronto, According To The Michelin Guide

It's taco time! 🌮

Tacos on a plate with sauces. Right: Campechano patio in Toronto, Ontario.

Tacos on a plate with sauces. Right: Campechano patio in Toronto, Ontario.

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If you've been craving some Mexican food in Toronto, then the Michelin Guide has you covered. The guide, which is the first in Canada, was released in September, and it highlights tons of standout restaurants across the city.

In October, the guide revealed a list of its top Mexican restaurants in Toronto. While only one of these venues actually received a star, others were awarded the Bib Gourmand which recognizes "friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices." Get ready for tacos, quesadillas, and more at these spots.

Campechano

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Mexican

Address: Multiple locations

Why You Need To Go: Boasting locations with "hidden gem vibes," this taqueria has a small but flavourful menu of authentic Mexican fare. The venue did not receive a star, but it did receive Bib Gourmand recognition for "good quality" and "good value cooking." According to the guide, "if you’re here for anything but tacos, you’ve come to the wrong place."

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Puerto Bravo 

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Mexican

Address: 1425 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This restaurant, which opened during the pandemic, also received Bib Gourmand recognition. You can enjoy the flavours of Tampico when dining here, and the Michelin Guide suggests ordering the wera tostada, which comes with layers of avocado, shrimp, and octopus.

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Fonda Balam 

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Mexican

Address: 802 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Founded by Kate Chomyshyn, Julio Guajardo, and Matty Matheson, this authentic Mexican spot serves fried tacos in a modern, colourful setting. The venue was given a Bib Gourmand rating in the Michelin Guide.

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Quetzal

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Mexican

Address: 419 College St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This is the only restaurant on the list to receive a Michelin Star, and you can expect a fancy night out at this spot. The food is cooked over a 28-foot wood fire and the presentation of your meal is worth taking a photo of.

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La Bartola

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Mexican

Address: 588 College St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Using local and Mexican ingredients, this Toronto restaurant serves up vegan dishes and authentic fare. The venue received a Bib Gourmand award, and the guide praised its purple corn tacos and black sesame tostadas.

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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