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1. Chino Locos
Toronto, ON M4L 2P4
(647) 345-5626
Categories:
Mexican,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
I was excited to try Chino Locos because a few friends had raved about it.
My friend and I paid an impromptu visit to the Greenwood and Queen location. There were about three customers on a Sunday afternoon. Whenever I visit a new place, I like to…More »
2. Chipotle Mexican Grill
Toronto, ON M4P 2C9
VIBE
Fast paced but slow moving. It seems like the line lasts forever but the food attendants are quick. The Eglinton location is way more spacious and better designed than the smaller Eaton Centre franchise. Big points for both high and low seating…More »
3. El Trompo Taco Bar
Toronto, ON M5T 2M1
(416) 260-0097
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
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This place doesn't look like much on the outside- or the inside. It reminds me of old school Kensington Market, with its ramshackle sign and its checkered table cloths and chinzy Corona signage. I'm not sure if the place is family run but the…More »
4. Grand Electric
Toronto, ON M6K 1L4
(416) 627-3459
VIBE
I won't wax poetic on the other reviews so I'll try to be as succinct as possible. I went today (Sunday night). We got there right before 6 p.m. and there was a line up. 15 people in the bar right away and packed probably within the hour. It's…More »
5. The Combine Eatery
Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
(416) 792-8088
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: The Danforth
VIBE
It's very wooden at the Combine eatery. From the mahogany floors to the pictures on wooden panels against the brick backdrop, The Combine has a simple vibe. I went on a weekday afternoon at 2:30 so the only people there were two girlfriends and…More »
6. Sneaky Dee's
Toronto, ON M5T 1T1
(416) 603-3090
VIBE
It's dirty; dilapidated; there's always a scene outside. Let's just say I wouldn't want to use the bathroom here. But you can't call yourself a Torontonian until you've been here. It's a rite of passage.
I ATE
I've only been here once but it was…More »
7. Pachuco
I love that there is Mexican on the Danforth! Ole.
VIBE
It's downstairs underneath a basement. You'll also notice flamenco dancers walking back and forth to their gig at neighbour, Emburjo Flamenco.
Lots of deuces and a good six seater in the back,…More »
8. Tacos El Asador
Toronto, ON M6G 1L2
(416) 538-9747
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Bickford Park, Seaton Village
Ah nomenclature in Toronto. I actually ended up going to El Trompo (Tacos El Pastor) instead of here at first. Too many "El's" for this blonde. And totally my fault.
At least it's right near Christie Station.
VIBE
It's bright and busy. I love the…More »
9. Mavrik Wine Bar
Toronto, ON M6J 1E5
(416) 214-9429
Categories:
Wine Bars,
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
A bar that has bottles that you can't get from the LCBO? Sign. Me. Up.
VIBE
It's pretty basic in here. High top tables and lots of wood and mirrors fill the periphery of this small space. And the clientele? My friends! Ha. You will have to walk up to…More »
10. Toucan Tacos
I was SO hesitant to come here since all of the reviews were saying that is was ho-hum (or less than so). But my friend convinced me to come by so I obliged. I can't say no to a taco. And low and behold, the tacos suck (more later). But don't come…More »
11. La Carnita UNO
Toronto, ON
(416) 555-6677
Category:
Street Vendors
Neighbourhood: Rosedale
Pop up Taco legends La Carnita decided to host a party at the Brickworks called #UNO. It wasn't anything short of epic. My rating: 4.5 Stars
You can see all the buzz under the hashtag. I'm giving them some Twitter love. Go follow em at @la_carnita
…More »
12. Playa Cabana
VIBE
This feels more like a Cuban little hideaway off a side road than it does on Dupont and Davenport. Clandestine is putting it mildly. You can almost doubt yourself that you're going the wrong way here. Note: walking from Dupont will be a shorter…More »
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East York, ON
Yelping SinceSeptember 2011
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