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31 mexican & tex-mex spots in Toronto, scored and ranked for 2026.

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Top 10 Mexican & Tex-Mex Spots

1
Quetzal
Mexican · Little Italy · Michelin 1 Star (2025) · North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 (#8)
Kate Chomyshyn and Julio Guajardo's Michelin-starred Mexican on College Street, where every dish that leaves the kitchen has touched the 24-foot wood-fire that anchors the open kitchen. Regional Mexic
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2
Taco Loco
Mexican Street Food · Old Toronto
Kensington Market's go-to for Mexican street food, made fresh to order with no shortcuts. The al pastor is spit-roasted pork marinated in achiote, pineapple and guajillo chili, while the slow-braised ...
91
3
La Bikina Mexican Street Food
Mexican street food · Kensington Market
A Mexican street-food spot on Augusta Ave in Toronto's Kensington Market, trading in the handheld, salsa-slicked plates the genre is built on. The short, casual format keeps the focus on tacos and qui...
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4
Taquería El Tapatio
Mexican · The Danforth
A taquería on Danforth Ave serving the Jalisco-style tacos its name nods to, in a casual order-and-go format. The menu stays focused on Mexican staples rather than a broad sit-down operation.
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5
Santa Madre
Mexican · Leslieville
A Mexican restaurant on Gerrard St E in Toronto's east end, serving a sit-down take on the cuisine away from the downtown core. The menu works the familiar Mexican repertoire in a neighborhood-restaur...
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6
Los Gordos Mexican Food
Mexican · Kensington Market
A Mexican spot on Augusta Ave in Kensington Market, keeping things casual and handheld in one of Toronto's densest food strips. Its reach runs mostly through Instagram, pointing to a tight, street-foo...
91
7
Los Compas Tacos
Mexican · Old Toronto
A Spadina taco shop turning out 100% handmade tortillas and the kind of sizzling-meat smell the owners swear takes you straight to a Mexico City taqueria. Carne asada and al pastor anchor the lineup, ...
90
8
La Nayarita
Mexican · Leslieville
An upscale Queen West Mexican room that leans into atmosphere — an eclectic bar, cozy booths, and a hidden back patio. The kitchen's signatures are quesabirrias served with consommé and a duck breast ...
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9
Molkagtez
Mexican · Parkdale
A lively Mexican spot on Queen West that leans into the party side of the cuisine, with tacos, margaritas, and karaoke nights. The kitchen turns out shrimp tacos, well-seasoned guacamole, and nachos, ...
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10
Placos Tacos
Mexican · Kensington Market
A Mexican taqueria and bar set in the thick of Kensington Market, on Kensington Avenue. Tacos and drinks in one of Toronto's busiest, most walkable food pockets.
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All 31 Mexican & Tex-Mex Spots in Toronto

Dirty Birrias
Mexican · Leslieville
90
Tortaco
Mexican · The Danforth
90
El Rincón Del Pastorcito
Mexican · Old Toronto
90
Que Birria Taqueria
Mexican · Yonge & Eglinton
90
Mexhico
Mexican · Chinatown
88
Taqueria El Pastorcito
Mexican Taqueria · Scarborough
88
Puerto Bravo
Mexican · Leslieville
88
La Patrona Restaurant and Bar by 416
Mexican · Little Italy
88
Piñata Tacos
Mexican · Dundas West
88
Casa Morales
Modern Mexican · Kensington Market
87
Wilbur Mexicana
Mexican / Tacos · King West
86
La Taqueria
Mexican · Old Toronto
86
Itacate
Mexican restaurant · Old Toronto
84
Añejo Restaurant
Mexican / Tequila bar · King West
84
Sinaloa Factory
Mexican · Greektown / The Danforth
82
Campechano
Mexican · King West
82
Playa Cabana
Mexican · Yorkville
82
Chula Taberna Mexicana
Mexican · Leslieville
80
Tulum
Mexican · Entertainment District
80
El Catrin Destileria
Mexican / Tequila bar · Distillery District
78
Milagro Cantina
Mexican · Entertainment District
78
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