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El Catrin, Toronto, ON

El Catrin

4.5
4.5
5714 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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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Experiences

  • Cinco de Mayo - Parillada for 4!

    CA$85.00 per party

    May 2, 2025 - May 5, 2025
    Enjoy a shared authentic experience for the table! Chef's Parrillada serves 2-4 ppl and offers a selection of grilled cecina, green and red chorizo, octopus al ajillo, ancho chile shrimp and striped bass. All served on a sizzling platter accompanied by chiles toreados, sopes, tortillas, avocados, street corn, cucumber salad, red rice, black beans and salsa.
    Cinco de Mayo - Parillada for 4! Photo

Menu

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What 5,714 people are saying

El Catrin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Catrin offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the guacamole and fish tacos, while the "margarita flights are a must-try." The restaurant's stunning decor and "authentic Mexican food" make it a popular choice. Some find it pricey, but overall, it's a memorable spot for celebrations.

5,714 Reviews

  1. Xanthe

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Generally really good. Unfortunately the Birria tacos were not the best and a slight let down. Mango drink is the best cocktail!
    El CatrinResponded on January 23, 2025
    Xanthe, thank you for taking the time to provide us with your review. While we are delighted that you enjoyed our cocktails we are disappointed to hear that our Birra Tacos never hit high on your expectations. Please know that we would have been happy to replace anything that was not to your liking. We hope we can impress you more the next time you choose to treat yourself. Best Regards, Stuart K

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  2. Crystal VIP

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing night! Great food and service! This is a must every time I come back to Toronto.
    El CatrinResponded on January 23, 2025
    Crystal, we’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience! Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more tasty dishes! All the best, Stuart K.

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  3. Paul

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Atmosphere was nice. Ate here a few times. Food and drinks were excellent. Service was prompt and friendly. Didn’t like our table adjacent to the server’s table (a very busy, noisy spot.) .
    El CatrinResponded on January 23, 2025
    Paul, thank you so much for your kind words. We do our best to deliver on delicious food and drinks as well as amazing service, so we are so happy to know you were able to experience such a great time with us. We are however sorry that your seating did not hit high on your expectations on this visit, that said, we look forward to you coming back! All the best, Stuart K.

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  4. Erika

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome spot. Great food. Location is a tiny bit cold in winter as the building is old. Such a cool vibe inside
    El CatrinResponded on January 22, 2025
    Erika, thank you so much for your support! We appreciate you choosing to dine with us and we are thrilled to know you enjoyed the "cool vibe" in our restaurant. We can't wait for you to join us again soon for some more amazing food that we are known for! Best, Stuart K.

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  5. Nicole

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and margaritas, great music and atmosphere, food served quickly on a busy night.
    El CatrinResponded on January 23, 2025
    Nicole, 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 delicious food and our Margaritas! We can't wait for you to join us again soon for some more delicious food and amazing service. Best Regards, Stuart K.

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  6. Ashley

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Guac for table was excellent. Margarita flights are too sweet and very large.
    El CatrinResponded on December 6, 2024
    Thank you for giving us a try, Ashley, and for taking the time to provide your feedback to us. It is disappointing to hear that your experience fell short of the standard you expect and deserve. There is no excuse for the shortcomings you've outlined during your experience and we are sincerely sorry. Please know that it would be our pleasure to host you again to show you the El Catrin experience we are proud and capable of. All the very best, Stuart K.

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  7. David

    Edmonton14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very busy on the weekend, especially with the Christmas Market happening in the Distillery, so to be expected. Great please, cool atmosphere, great food and service. It's a pricey place, do be prepared ot spend north of $120 with two entrees and an appetizer (no alcohol). But we've been a few times and we'd definitely go back!
    El CatrinResponded on December 6, 2024
    David, thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our atmosphere, food and service. Your kind words motivate us to keep delivering exceptional experiences. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal and amazing service! Kindly, Stuart K.

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  8. Cristian

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The baja fish tacos and birria tacos are to die for! The mayan spicy margaritas were also the best we’ve had in the city!
    El CatrinResponded on December 5, 2024
    Frederique, there's nothing better than taking your time to enjoy the little things in life. We are honoured to know that our Birra Tacos and our Margaritas were something that you enjoyed so much! They are a personal favorite of ours, too, but I'm really glad that they live up to the hype. Come back anytime for more delicious food! Best Regards, Stuart K.

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  9. Steve

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall experience was short staffed with servers, over priced food and drinks. It was my Birthday and didn’t get any free desert. Food was not that great especially for the cost’s.
    El CatrinResponded on December 4, 2024
    We truly appreciate you giving us a try Steve and for providing your review. While we are happy that you joined us for your birthday, we are saddened your overall experience did not hit high on your expectations, and 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. Please know, our Chef and his team work very hard to provide our guests with flavourful and authentic Mexican-inspired dishes, while using the freshest ingredients. 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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  10. Kerry

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jose was amazing. Was able to recommend items and knew the menu very well!
    El CatrinResponded on December 6, 2024
    Kerry, 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 and we are glad Jose delivered the outstanding service you deserve! ! 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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El Catrin is rated 4.5 stars by 5714 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Toronto / Ontario
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  5. Distillery District

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.
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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