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Mariachi's Restaurant
Category: Restaurants Mexican Mexican [Edit]
2084 Yonge StToronto, ON M4S 2A3
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
(416) 481-7111
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
22 reviews for Mariachi's Restaurant
Review Highlights
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"Both dishes were served with rice and salad." In 3 reviews -
"The guacamole, by the way, was deliciously buttery and..." In 9 reviews -
"...have a selection of desserts here, churros, fried ice cream." In 3 reviews
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22 reviews in English
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Review from Magdalena R.
Toronto, ON
11/7/2011
Yey Mexican food! I am a big fan, so when a friend of mine suggested we go to a Mexican restaurant that made authentic Mexican food, I had no choice but to say YES!
I loved it. The decor was cute and the people working there were super nice. Our table was very well taken care of at all times.
The food itself was extremely satisfying. I tried pickled cactus. It was a first for me. It had that strange taste to it where you're not sure if you love it or not, but your body quickly gets used to the taste and soon wants it more. Kind of like olives. I also had the chicken fajitas with tons of guacamole and I stole a whole bunch of stuff from my friends (burritos, taquitos, enchiladas). All of it was mmmm.
I will return. -
Review from Bobby N.
Toronto, ON
3/25/2012
Went here this afternoon for lunch with a friend who wanted to try it out.
I like the inside of this place, its authentic and has a certain charm in a non corny way.
We sat in one of the booths and no sign of spider webs thankfully :)
My friend order a chicken dish with a sauce containing 40 ingredients. I wish I could tell you what it was called but if you go you will know which one.
I ordered a shrimp dish with spicy chipotle sauce.
The service was good and the food was explained well when asked for the waiter to recommend a dish
Food took a reasonable amount of time to come out but if you saw the kitchen with the one chef you would know why.
Now down to the food, both dishes tasted great BUT the portions were too small.
Therefore this place lost two stars simply because I walked out still hungry!
No Bueno :(
A hungry Bobby is a sad Bobby -
Review from Amber T.
Toronto, ON
4/9/2012
This place is just ok. I go there often because it's close to my office. There aren't any really amazing Mexican places in Toronto anyway.
The guacamole is a bit bland, in my opinion. But it is pure and unadulterated. No fillers like mayo or sour cream, which ruin the texture. I add a little of the complimentary red sauce and I'm happy. The chips are great!
The servers don't all speak perfect English, so they've screwed up my order a few times. I love enchiladas, but one time they brought it in a creamy green sauce and I don't like cream sauce. Also, don't bother paying the extra $2 for white meat. Last time, the meat came burnt. It completely ruined the meal. I stopped ordering the enchiladas because they can never seem to get them right. I think $14 for a dark meat enchilada is very expensive (the prices are higher than the website suggests).
The steak fajitas tasted great. But the meat is low quality and overcooked. Very chewy. Not tender. But the flavour is good if you're not a texture person.
The shrimp and cactus is not a meal. The shrimp are very, very tiny. They were a bit overcooked (seems to be a theme). Once again, the flavor was great. Just wasn't much food and I was hoping for larger, perfectly cooked shrimp.
The drinks are SO EXPENSIVE! Watch out! A mango daiquiri is $7 (and I don't think there is as much alcohol as they claim) and they charge alcohol tax AFTER! Ends up being about $8.50 a drink plus tip. It's delicious, though.
And yes, I am spoiled. I've been to Mexico twice and I've eaten real street food there. I've also had amazing Tex-mex by the Gulf in Florida. I have not found anything in Toronto that even comes close. -
Review from Monica B.
Toronto, ON
9/7/2011
Mariachi is a Mexican restaurant with a simple Mexican decor, dimmed lights, and a calm and casual atmosphere. They have a front and back patio, but I opted for the booths inside which I did regret because of the spider webs hanging over my head from the ceiling.
Mariachi's menu had Mexican seafood, meat and vegetarian options. I've tried the quesadilla tapatia ($10.95) and pollo poblano ($13.95). Both dishes were served with rice and salad. The food took a while to come and when it did come my table all agreed that the portions were tiny, especially the rice and salad. You get about three tablespoons of rice and a baby handful of tasteless salad. The main dish itself was good but nothing special. Also, it doesn't fill you up.
Desserts were really yummy but overpriced for what they were. I've had the churros and platanos machos- both $5.50 each and not that big in size. The churros were hot crispy pastry fingers with caramel and half a strawberry- really filling. The plantanos machos were cooked bananas with cream and honey and way too sweet and soggy.
The service here is friendly but very slow even though the restaurant was almost empty. Half way through our meal a sweet 11 year old boy took over and provided better service.
Overall, Mariachi's food is okay- it's nothing special and they could improve on their portions. Also the service is very slow which can put a downer to any dining experience. I also didn't find the restaurant too clean as I found dust around my table and spider webs on the walls. Personally, I would not recommend this place.Listed in: Yonge & Eglinton
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Review from Eric B.
Toronto, ON
9/5/2011
I went to Mariachi's based on previous Yelp reviews. I had the "East L.A.," which is a chicken chimichanga and beef burrito entree, with guacamole as an appetizer.
I found the guacomole to be a little bland, and the chicken dry. The beef burrito had good flavor.
Overall, the service was very prompt, and our meals were served promptly, and for $12 the entree was worth it. -
Review from Terry P.
3/16/2011
I was hesitant about eating at Mariachi's because of the mixed Yelp reviews. However, I now regret holding out for so long. Walking in, we were seated right away. It's a very casual looking restaurant, but nicely decorated.
We started with the guacamole appetizer, which was probably the best part of the meal. A very generous portion and nicely presented.
My "Mole de Pollo" was a dish of chicken in mole sauce, a small serving of rice, a dish of refried beans, and a green salad. My friend had a combo plate called East LA which had both a beef burrito and a chicken chimichanga, rice, and salad.
Dessert was three (one order) hot and crispy churros served with tasty whipped cream.
Our food was all fresh and tasty. I did not experience any of the slow or inconsiderate service that others described. As a matter of fact, all three courses arrived very quickly and the two servers were very polite. And this was on a busy weekday evening during March Break.
Shared appetizer, two meals, no drinks, and a shared dessert - $50.Listed in: Yonge and Eglinton Highlights
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Review from Steph L.
1/3/2011
¡Estaba muy sabrosa!
A taste of Mexico at Yonge and Eglinton!
This cozy restaurant has been around for ages.
The decor is festive with bright colors and tables painted with geckos.
It's hard to find kid-friendly family spots in this part of town.
This restaurant is owned by Mexicans and their menu has a lot of Mexican favorites.
We started off with drinks and margaritas for the big kids.
Tasty, perfectly salty with enough punch. I enjoyed mine!
The guacamole ($8) is fresh and served with toasty tortilla chips and mild hot sauce. I don't think there was any garlic but the guac was creamy and tasty with chunks of onion and tomato.
The Plato de Tapas ($12) is an appetizer platter with an assortment of flautas, and quesadillas. The Flautas were my favorite item, deep fried corn tortillas stuffed with mashed potatoes.
I had the seafood burrito and enchilada with rice and salad ($13).
The serving was huge, and everything was smothered in delicious green poblano sauce. The seafood was fresh, firm, and not overcooked. I was so full I started to just eat the burrito filling. The rice wasn't bad, even though I'm not a huge fan of Mexican rice.
The fajitas were popular as expected. You can get single servings or a serving for two. The sizzling platter is huge but I didn't find the meat as tender as I would have liked. The fajitas come with small servings of cheese, lettuce, and sour cream. Additional sides (like tomatoes) are available at extra cost.
They have a selection of desserts here, churros, fried ice cream... we were too full for desert, but I wish I had room!
Overall, it was a nice meal and the service was good. I don't eat Mexican food much, but this restaurant is one of the better Mexican restaurants I have tried in the city. -
Review from Austin H.
Toronto, ON
10/30/2011
Food was decent. The place was smoky from the kitchen which was kind of distracting, but the servers were very nice.
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Review from Mariko M.
9/20/2010
A friend and I went to Mariachi's on a Friday night sans reservation. This establishment is not a big one, but we were able to get seats without waiting too long. The hostess was quite friendly and seated us promptly, while exclaiming Spanish greetings. Clearly my level 1 Spanish course from Queen's was helpful as I had no idea what she was saying.
The menu is extensive with a variety of Mexican items that you can choose from. To start our dining experience, both my friend and I decided to order margaritas to celebrate the end of a tiring week. The drinks were served to us instantly, but I cannot say the same about the food. Once our drinks arrived, we were not ready to order food. The server said that she would be back soon. Somehow this 'soon' was synonomous for 'eternity.' We waited and waited, eyeing our server and her colleagues numerous times, but no one came to take our order. After twenty minutes, our server finally came to ask if we were ready to ourder our food.
The drinks were awesome... not too sweet, but not too 'alcoholy' (?). Our food was okay - it's not like I'm dreaming about the next time I can eat here again.
If someone invites me to Mariachi's, I wont object, but I feel that I've experienced better in Toronto. Take it or leave it, I say. -
Review from Kat F.
5/24/2009 2 photos
Mariachi's is like a mini fiesta. That's the restaurant's tagline and it couldn't be more accurate. After being turned away by a string of inexplicably-closed-on-Sunday Italian restaurants in the Yonge Street strip between Davisville and Eglinton I stumbled upon Mariachi's, as authentic a Mexican restaurant I'd ever seen in the city that was packed with families young and old.
Many things on the menu tempted me. Hominy cooked in seasoned chicken broth. Ensalada "Chela" (named after the chef), a green salad brimming with tomatoes, avocado, seasonal fruit and "special" dressing.
Molletes (Mexican bruschetta), with black beans, pico de gallo and cheese.
Think of every tortilla/bean/cheese combo that ends in "A" and it's on this menu. Flautas, taquizas, enchiladas, quesadillas, fajitas and more. Once again, you can take a glance at the restaurant's website for a look at the menu and a bit of a giggle - the site's set in Comic Sans, complete with clipart waving Mexican flags and a menu that can be downloaded in WORD. Not PDF my friends - MS Word. But web design isn't the specialty here - mothereffing genius Mexican food is.
We started with a silky lime-infused guacamole, pico de gallo and chips that was hailed as "sweet as a stolen kiss." It was devoured within minutes. I ordered the vegetarian enchiladas - two corn tortillas stuffed with black beans, mushrooms, red and green peppers and covered in creamy poblano chile sauce and cheese, baked and topped with sour cream.
This place screamed "Mexico!" from the moment I walked in - from the authentic decor, Mexican artwork on the walls, music playing on the stereo and Hispanic servers. I can't wait to return and try the famed sangria and some of the other menu items I was lemming but didn't select.Listed in: Sangria!
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Review from Reezo B.
Toronto, ON
9/30/2011
small and tacky inside, yet somehow charming - but the most authentic tasty mexican food. not a huge selection on the menu though.
i'm waiting for an opportunity to go again. -
Review from Justin E.
Toronto, ON
5/24/2009
From the outside, you'd never know that such a nice, authentic Mexican experience awaits you inside this unpretentious little joint situated roughly halfway between Eglinton and Davisville subway stations on Yonge Street.
Upon entering, we were greeted with a warm smile and were told we could seat ourselves - which we did, in a cozy booth, surrounded by Mexican decoration on the walls and even the tabletops. So far so good - and the delicious aromas emanating from the kitchen plus tasteful Mexican music added to the great first impression this place creates. Anticipation for the meal was running high by this point.
Service was prompt, efficient and very friendly - we had drinks and chips with guacamole within 5 minutes of sitting down. The guacamole, by the way, was deliciously buttery and arrived in a mortar and pestle - extra bonus points for the nice presentation.
The menu selections were well thought out, clearly explained and un-fancy - which is exactly right for this kind of place. We weren't looking for some pretentious chef's interpretation of Mexican - we wanted actual Mexican food!
Ordered the Mole de Pollo - which came quickly if simply presented (but again, not complaining - nice and simple does it when the food tastes this good). The portion size, while initially looking a bit small, turned out to be exactly right: the chicken came with a small salad, refried beans and - the only knock against this place - some Uncle Bens-ish looking rice. Still, the combination of flavours was great, so really, thumbs up.
The bill was maybe a tiny bit expensive (dinner for 2 with 2 soft drinks & 1 beer was $53), but the place reminded me so fondly of my time exploring Mexico (the non-touristy parts) that I didn't mind forking over the dough.
You know when you sit down to dine somewhere new and everything goes so right that you know as soon as you get home you're going to Yelp the shit out of that place because you want everyone to know how awesome it was? Well, I just got home from Mariachi's and here I am. And I can't wait to go back.
PS There's TWO patios - one out front on Yonge and a secret one in back... -
Review from Junaid U.
Toronto, ON
5/8/2009
After having visited a number of mexican restaurants in Toronto, i was baffled at how few good mexican restaurants Toronto really has.
I can't even recall the number of times that i got up from a $20-$30 dinner from a nice mexican restaurant and thought about hitting up taco bell to quench that thirst for the perfect mexican meal. Over time, i have learnt that what i was looking for was more of a tex-mex restaurant, kinda like sneaky dees which is amazing for those types of foods.
When it comes to actual mexican food though, i think Mariachi's is the real deal. You start with a very satisfying guacamole dip that will leave you questioning whether or not you even want to order an entree or scrap that idea and replace it with a stomach ache full of guac! Four of us went and each tried something different off of the dinner menu, after sampling everyone's food i was shocked to see that all of the food was actually really good. Also noteworthy is the hot sauce. Only available upon request, but coming from a pakistani/indian...its spicey...and its good spicey! Not frank's spicey, but the kind that goes really well wtih mexican food.
With a live mariachi band, a nice patio, and a delightful drink menu, this restaurant makes for a very nice date place. Fair prices (under $20), good tasting food with quality ingredients. Portions were fair and there was nothing but happy faces in this establishment! A great addition to the Yonge and Eglington area and finally a sit-down mexican restaurant worthy of taking your family or date to. -
Review from Lynda W.
Toronto, ON
9/2/2008
There aren't too many well-known Mexican restaurants in Toronto. At least not any I am aware of. So when I found out about Mariachi's, I was excited about going.
This place is fairly small. There's a patio in the back. The inside is a little dark and dingy, but it feels authentic. They give you a basket of nachos with salsa, which is quite delish. We ordered the veggie fajitas which were really surprisingly big. I think enough for two people, but I'm sure one person could finish them up. The servers were friendly, but they weren't that attentive, it wasn't even that busy the day we went. -
Review from Kirst W.
Toronto, ON
12/19/2011
A staple of any Mexican restaurant is tortilla chips & salsa when you sit down. After realizing they needed to be ordered, we were presented with a handful of cold & stale-ish chips ($1.75- though the menu stated there would only be a charge for an additional serving). Then we had to ask for salsa, after which we were given a small ramekin of warm ranchero sauce. ?
My husband had the fajitas which were fresh & sizzling, but served with just a pinch of cheese,a tablespoon of thinned-out sour cream and a couple sprigs of wilted lettuce.
I had the enchiladas- the chorizo tasted like cinnamon (?), and the rice was about as bland as it comes.
I can say with confidence that the staff is quite attentive, as all four servers came to our table at one point or another. The servings are surprisingly small given the high price tag. I've never been hungry after leaving a Mexican restaurant. I can only assume that the folks rating anything above 2-star have never had Mexican outside of Toronto :-( -
Review from Niko M.
Toronto, ON
3/7/2009
This is my Mexico in Toronto!
Ever since I came back from my most memorable gastronomical adventures in Mexico 5 years ago, I have become a big fan of Mexican cuisine, its flavors, and tantalizing spices. From its chocolate chicken (mole) to my new favorite vegetable, nopales (cactus), Mexico has become one of my favorite destinations to visit.
When not in Mexico, Mariachi is my Mexico. Specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine, I highly recommend their Mix platters for appetizers and meat and seafood combos. This way, you get the best of everything.
Beverage wise, their Margaritas and Sangria's are not to be missed! Don't leave home without a shot of their house Tequila! -
Review from Michael O.
Toronto, ON
7/10/2009
Dear fellow reviewers: this is not real Mexican food...it's not even particularly good food.
This place commits what, in my mind, is the greatest possible sin in so-called "Mexican" cooking:: the "beef" is ground beef. Mexican food is all about the meat--the texture and flavor of thoughtfully prepared steak, pork, or chicken. Here, the "beef" wasn't slices of grilled steak but little mysterious bits of ground beef floating in sauce. It was like eating trashy American food--if I wanted a sloppy joe, I'd go to a cheap diner. The chicken, on the hand, was dry and flavorless.
Second strike: canned salsas. Mexican food isn't particularly complicated, and its success rests on using fresh ingredients, particularly vegetables. My burrito was smothered in a canned-tasting sauce with little bits of canned of vegetables. If I wanted supermarket Mexican, I'd visit my mother (Mom: sorry, though I do love you).
Finally, the dishes are served with rice and salad....yes, salad...not beans. There is nothing better than the way that rice and beans mix together with each other and the other food on the plate. But this place isn't really Mexican food, so why would they even bother to provide beans?
In fairness, the food was edible but mediocre, but it's not Mexican. -
Review from Hailey E.
Toronto, ON
2/10/2009
It's hard to compare to the sangria served on the cobble-stone streets of Seville in Spain... but Mariachi's sangria comes close!! On a warm summer night, pull up a seat on their small outdoor patio and watch the world go by in the Yonge & Eglinton neighborhood. Soak up the alcohol with some homemade guacamole and nachos and pretend, for a moment, that you're somewhere more tropical! The main courses: burritos, tacos and fajitas are delicious and affordable. As far as Mexican food goes, this is some of the best our city has to offer.
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Review from Amanda A.
Toronto, ON
5/19/2009
I have walked past Mariachi's thousands of times and always wanted to eat here. Last night BB and I finally had the opportunity, and I was a little let down by the service!
For me service is pretty important. I like to have a full glass of water, and to at least have a glass of water.
The restaurant itself is really cozy, there are about 20 tables in a dim lit room, with lots of (i guess?) Mexican art work, the tables even had it. The cooks were very welcoming, but the waitress at the time wasn't.
We waited about 10 minutes for our table, and while we were at our table we waited another 10 minutes or so just for her to come and take our drinks. I admit, it was one girl working about 6 tables and I guess that could be overwhelming, but she had another guy bringing out most of the stuff.. I just can't see the problem?
My boyfriend got some Prawn Diablo appetizer and it was honestly pretty good. I mostly prefered the bread. For four pieces though, he couldn't wrap his head around why it was 7.95. Because we are at Yonge and Eg of course! Everything here is well over priced!
He ordered some meal combo, I think it had a chimichanga and a deepfried burrito thinger. I forget what it's all called! He said it was really good, but would have been better if he could have dipped it in the Diablo sauce.
I had some Pollo chicken thing, it was in a cheese sauce and really, really salty. I am not a fan of salt, and unfortunately my water was empty most of the time. Don't get me wrong though, the food was still really good!
We didn't want to be rude and yell across the room at the waitress, but I promise you, she was in hiding most of the time. Eventually she emerged to bring people to their seats. We finally got her attention and our water and hotsauce!
I'd recommend this place to anyone wanting authentic Mexican food, but expect to wait a long time! -
Review from Ashley W.
Toronto, ON
8/22/2008
Growing up in Southern California I tend to know good Mexican food when I taste it. Mariachis, is the best I've come across up here in good ol' Canada. From the decor to the menu everything is pretty authentic. We started out with the queso fundido, a personal favorite of mine back home and boy it did not disappoint, melted cheese with chorizo and served with flour tortillas is a great way to start off your meal. For my entree I had the chicken fajitas, they were amazing served piping hot still on the skillet like they should be and all the fixin's on the side. And what Mexican meal isn't complete with out a Patron Margarita? Dinner for 2 including a shared appetizer and 2 patron margaritas came to $58 pretty reasonable considering all of the food we had. all in all this cozy neighbourhood spot satisfies the authentic cravings of home that I miss.
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Review from P J.
Toronto, ON
5/19/2011
Very friendly staff. My #1 mexican restaurant in toronto so far!
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Review from Danielle E.
Toronto, ON
12/29/2009
"I don't have to" and "you can't make me, phrases usually uttered by pettulant two year olds and rebellious teenager, imagine my surprise when order after order was met with phrases disturbingly similar to the aforementioned. Walking into this adult playpen I was greated with shockingly hopeful scents and a flirty outgoing waiter. I was shown to a table in the space of a few minutes and began to peruse the menu. After reading several of the reviews I was excited to try the Ensalada chela and the Molette. Shortly after my companions arrived the high hopes I had were dashed over and over. The waiter (now sullen and rude; why the change, not sure) announced that there was no guacamole or avacado left in the restaurant, effectively removing half of the menu. Really a mexican restaurant without guac, give me a break, regardless we soldired on. As we ordered dish after dish we were met with "sorry we don't have that" over and over. After going through three quarters of the menu our table settled on a few appetizers and entress. All of which were twice as expensive as originally planned, and instead of offering to make our stay more pleasant the sad waiter left abruptly after ordering and left us to fend for ourselves for over 35 minutes with NOTHING. If we were there closer to closing some of this bad behavior may have been forgiven, but bas it was only 830pm I think was hardly warranted. The fun apparently was only beginning, our meals came short of the promised additions of salsa tomatoes avacado and pico de gallo. When we were finally able to flag down the waiter he "supposed" he could gather up the missing ingredients. Hmming and hawing that everything was freshly made. I must impress that all of these misisng ingredients were in fact on the menu, not extras. Imagine my surprise when the missing ingredients showed up as additions on our bill. When we questioned the ever helpful waiter he promptly ( and I mean he had the second bill in his pocket) gave us an updated bill with out the last minute additions. There are so many ways that this restaurant could have gone from a 2 star to a 4 star, but they refused to be helpful or give any semblance of customer service. In fact the only thing that bumped this review from a 1 star to a 2 star was that the food we did receive tasted ok. Bottom line... I am thininking that customer service is a lost art and there are probably one or two other mexically friendly eateries that deserve my business, and taste just as good.
