Amaranto
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Traditional Mexican cuisine since 2007. We use the best Mexican ingredients and recipes to bring you the best taste of Mexico.
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International Portugal Festival of Montreal
Jul 11, 2025 to Jul 13, 2025
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Linda
Arrived at 6pm with tickets to a show upstairs at Sala Rossa at 8pm. We ordered promptly but food didn't arrive until 7:45pm! We had to chase the waitress to find out what was going on. No explanations, no apologies. We were told that we could bring food upstairs, but as it was General Admission & no tables, that was completely unfeasible. The people who arrived just after us ended up cancelling their orders as they wouldn't get their food in time!
Food was flavorful though slightly underwhelming. They were out of fish, so I had the brisket soft tacos. Be aware that any sides must be ordered separately as there is not even lettuce on the plate.
The room is extremely loud (weird acoustics) & I had difficulty hearing the person talking across the table from me.
My suggestion is that the restaurant should'staff up' on concert nights. From other reviews it sounds like people have had a better experience.View more
Jean-marc
I recommend going to amaranto for authentic mexican cuisine & some very good margaritas!
The staff is very friendly & generous!View more
Ricardo
Food is very normal, I wouldn't say the restaurant is bad, but food lacks a bit of flavor & the portions are very small for the cost of the dishes. Not a bad option for people who want to explore Mexican food in Montreal, but not my favorite.View more
VJ
The food here is unreasonably delicious. Everything tasted fresh & had many layers of flavor. The person who helped us was friendly, knowledgeable, & warm.View more
Clara
Très bon restaurant pour sa nourriture, l'ambiance n'est pas au rendez-vous mais c'était super:) je recommandeView more
Joël
Spicy margarita for the win! Food was very impressive!!View more
Becky
Don't let the tacky design fool you - this is incredible service food & the spicy Margherita is PERFECT !View more
Terrance
Still the best authentic Mexican food not only in Montreal but all of Canada!View more
James
Food is pricey & portions are small ( considering the price)but filling. Is it the nuttiest mexican resto in mtl? No. Is worth a stop? Yeah. Give it a try. Personally, the tomatillo sauce was really good in my plate, but I feel the meat lacks the Mexican zing I've had in other joints. The chips to start are okay. Idk man just... Try it, maybe it's your thing. It's not totally mine though.View more
Daniel
Not very visible from the street which is why I'm writing this review. It's brilliant!View more
Matthias
Awesome Mexican food decently priced. Good drinks as well. You need something „extra" just talk to the staff :)View more
Mel
Un très chaleureux restaurant authentique dans le plateau. Les propriétaires mettent beaucoup d'amour dans chaque assiette. La cuisine est délicieuse & réconfortante; le décor à la fois authentique & tendance. Fortement conseillé! 🇲🇽 😋 🌮View more
Lisa
Loved them on Monkland & my husband & I made a special trip to them on St. Laurent. Very nice restaurant, great staff, so friendly & welcoming. & the food was DELICIOUS. Truly authentic homemade Mexican food. We were served chips & salsa verde & a regular homemade salsa that was the best Ive ever had. We ordered the chicken tacos & it was sooo good! You can tell that ingredients are fresh, & it is made on the spot. The owner told us about the last Thursday of each month they have flamenco dancers to feel free to come by & check it out. That made us feel special & it sounds like fun. HIGHLY RECCOMMEND, will definitely return.View more
Sims
This place is LEGIT. & I was just in Mexico City for New Year's.View more
Mafe
The food was good, a bit small compared to other authentic Mexican restaurants we usually frequent. The service was good but the only 2 servers were slammed on a sat night. The restaurant itself is a bit small & so their menu but the overall experience was good. The seasoning was perfect.View more
Kai
the owner the sweetest person ever if you're ever looking for a good mexican place to eat this is the perfect place. big quality, the bad selection was big & the ambiance was a 10/10 HIGHLY APPRECIATED & RECOMMENDEDView more
Molly
My 2 daughters & I had dinner here on our last night in Montreal & we all agreed that it was the best Mexican food we've had (disclaimer - we are not Mexican lol). The owner (?) was so sweet & accommodating as well. I inhaled the Chile rellenos. Delicious hibiscus iced tea & chia lemonade. The building/space is also incredibly cool & feels like it has a lot of history. 10/10, no notes.View more
Jeremy
Really good tacos however portion size is very small, need to order 2-3 main dishes to be fullView more
Daniel
Was excited to try some highly rated tacos near me, but unfortunately didn’t love them. Service was friendly if not super helpful, ambience is ok, but the tacos just didn’t do it for me. Dry & tired is how I would describe them. I didn’t try the various tapas, so can’t comment on them.View more