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La Mexicana Restaurant
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for La Mexicana Restaurant
5 reviews in English
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Review from Crystal B.
Scarborough, ON
8/28/2011
I came here on a Monday night with a few friends on a whim. The server told us to seat ourselves which we went outside and sat in the corner. There was the back seat of a van against the wall next to us. We found it funny.
The food was delicious! I got the talyoyos I think they're called and I loved them. Someone got fajitas and a couple friends got the burritos. The servings were large coming with salted rice (effing delicious), salad and 2 burritos with huge dollops of guacamole and sour cream on top. The friend that got the fajitas complained he only had 3 tortillas with his dish but they gave him a good serving of rice on the side to make up for that. The talyoyos I got were an appetizer but since I ate them all myself I was content.
We ordered dessert, basically one of everything, but unfortunately they didn't have the churros and I've been dying to try them since I saw them on TV a few years back. The bunuelos with the ice cream was my favourite although the fried ice cream was delicious and the flan was my 2nd favourite. My friend ordered a coffee drink and it was disgusting in my opinion 'cause you could taste the liqour. All 4 of us struggled to drink it.
I would definitely come back again. The only thing that lost them a star was the slow service. Our waiter was good, but i never got his name and I think he was the only one on shift. It took a while for our drinks to come out when we first sat down, our food took a while and our desserts took a while too. Poor guy was serving every table on his own and I felt like I should've helped him. On the bright side, since the service took a while our group didn't have to worry about looking for something to do to kill time before we headed off to bowling after dinner!
Give this place a shot and I hope for the poor guy they hired another waiter or waitress :S -
Review from Edwin A.
4/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
The place is kind of in the middle of no where, along Bathurst St. There's no way I would have come across this place without the aid of the Yelp app though.
We parked in the back lot and walked up to the restaurant. To my chagrin there were patrons inside! Which is always a good sign. :)
The decor is hole in the wallish but I had hopes for the food. Our server was friendly, professional, and prompt.
We ordered a mixed platter which came with an chicken enchilada, beef burrito, and a quesadilla, served with sour cream and guacamole. Plus a chicken flauta -crisp tortilla, rolled and stuffed smothered with sour cream, guarcamole, and cheese.
I'm by no means an expert in Mexican cuisine - but I've eaten my share of it in California, Mexico and in the city, I thought the food was okay.
The highlight for me was the corn tortilla quesadilla, and the beef burrito.
Found the food a tad bit salty, the chips didn't taste that fresh, portion sizes are large yes, but I'd rather pay less and get less food because I didn't require that much food. Prices are bit on high side for the atmosphere.
Think it's an okay choice if you're in the area and feeling like Mexican. -
Review from Lauren W.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 9/13/2010
My last few visits to La Mexicana prompted me to revise my previous review. I don't know what has caused this change, but the last two times I've eaten here have been delightful. The food has been extra delicious, and the portions seem to have increased significantly.
The fiesta nachos are almost double the size as they used to be, and there are a few slight revisions to the menu.
Met the owner the last time we dined here and he was extremely friendly, and even took some stuff off the bill for us. I will be sure to start recommending this place again.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/11/2010
*Really 3.5 stars*
This used to be one of my favourite Mexican places in the city, but my last few… Read more »
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Review from Karen G.
4/5/2010
Apart from the Mariscos al Guajillo (tiger shrimp, basa fish and Atlantic lobster sauteed with onions, guajillo peppers and salsa verde for $22) which was EXCELLENT, the rest of the meal was just ok. We also ordered the combo platter (chicken enchilada and beef burrito were pretty good but the cheese quesadilla was just ok. The beef tacos, however, were not eadible. The beef was tough - pieces of steak not ground beef but the beef was chewy and not cooked through. To their credit, the waitress took it off our bill.
The maragaritas were ok. No salt rim and two little pieces of ice inside the glass - watery and not very cold. It is unforgivable, in my view, for a Mexican restaurant not to have good margaritas!
The waitress was nice but very rushed, being the only wait staff working on this Sat night. Even though the place was small, she didn't seem to be able to handle all of the tables efficiently. Apparently, there was a computer problem screwing up the orders that night but I should not have had to get up and find her to get her attention!
Even though the fried ice-cream for dessert was good and the portion was large and reasonably priced for $6 and the seafood entree was really very good, I can't see myself going back to this restaurant. -
Review from Alon G.
Toronto, ON
5/30/2010
i enjoy this restaurant every time i go. the portions are well sized, the service is always polite and on time, and i've never had any problems with the food.
there are plenty of dinner options, and every time i go, it's always consistently good. i especially like their bean spread, i find it delicious.
the place itself is really small, but i don't mind because there's always a table available.
