Amaranto serves an authentic selection of Mexican street food staples centered on high-quality corn tortillas. The kitchen focuses on traditional techniques to prepare protein-rich fillings like al pastor, carnitas, and barbacoa that prioritize depth of flavor over unnecessary complexity. Each taco arrives garnished with fresh cilantro, white onion, and house-made salsas that balance acidity with heat. The interior space reflects a functional and straightforward approach to casual dining, emphasizing speed and accessibility for those seeking genuine culinary craftsmanship. Diners encounter a menu that celebrates the versatility of regional Mexican ingredients while maintaining a focus on core preparations. Every element on the plate functions to provide a direct expression of classic culinary heritage without extraneous flair. This establishment offers a concise journey through essential flavor profiles rooted firmly in Mexican tradition.
Amaranto is widely celebrated as an authentic Mexican gem in the Monkland Village area, consistently earning praise for its high-quality, homemade dishes. The birria tacos, served with a rich and flavorful broth, are frequently highlighted as a standout menu item, while other offerings like the al pastor, suadero, and fish tacos receive significant acclaim for their fresh ingredients and traditional preparation. Guests generally enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the friendly, attentive service, which contributes to an overall positive dining experience. Although some reviewers find the portion sizes small relative to the price or occasionally note that the staff can feel overwhelmed when the restaurant is busy, the consensus remains that the food is exceptionally tasty. The establishment offers excellent cocktails, including notable margaritas, and a popular lunch special that provides a comprehensive sampling of their menu. Prospective visitors should be aware that the restaurant primarily accepts cash or electronic transfers for payment, and due to its popularity, reservations are often recommended.
My amigos, I hope you take time of your day to try this because it's the best birria tacos I've ever tried in my entire life. The consommé feels like it's hugging your soul, caressing & healing all of your inner wounds. The conbination of flavors makes you realize the 8th wonders of this world can also be in a bite, closer than you think !
Nous n avons pas été avertie du manque & des changements apportés à l'assiettr.Au lieu de 4 tacos, on a reçu 2. AUCUN goût mexicain. 0 épice.Même les sois disant sauces piquantes ne l'étaient pas. Arrive le temps de payer. On ne nous avait pas dit que seulement cash ou transfert étaient acceptés. On ne nous y prendra plus & le message sera bien circulé parmi tous nos amis de Monkland!
Jun 20, 2026
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Really wonderful place on Monkland. We've been going since the old location & they have a very cute terrace now in their new one. The tacos are consistently good & very authentic, their margaritas & agua de Jamaica are perfect, & the service is always friendly. We're very lucky to have a nice local restaurant like this one close by.
Superbe restaurant de ndg, terasse improvisé vendredi midi.
Spécial du midi est très intéressant, 3 tacos, une entré & un dessert pour attachez vous bien 20$$$$
Le tacos avec bouillant a côté était très bon, le service a l'écoute. Nous étions dehord & quelqu'un du commerce a vue que nous avions chaud & nous avions même pas a demandé ils avaient allongé le parasols.
Donc pour deux avec un drink chaque & pourboire 100$ , mais facilement moins cher avec un autre bruvage.
The food here is so good! Get the birria tacos it comes with a rich broth for dipping, you won't be disappointed it's bursting with flavour! They make great cocktails too. Service was super friendly, & attentive.
I ordered in person & took the food to go. While they were really delicious, the 4 tacos were quite small, especially for 20 dollars. I recognize that it's all likely homemade but ouch. In addition, they only take cash or interact. Not a huge problem but that doesn't seem to be indicated anywhere before you order, at least they let you know before making the food.
I'm fairly new to the area & I was told many times to check out this place. They just reopened in a larger location & the night we went it was packed. We were lucky to get a table for two, so be sure to reserve if you go. The menu is not huge, which I like, they specialize in a few things & they do it very well. They were actually out of a few items, I was quite pleased to see this local spot so busy. We had to switch one of our choices & the staff seemed a little overwhelmed, so we had the Birria & Baja tacos & I would say that the Birria were great & I need to go back to try the Al Pastor as they were out. The prices are very reasonable & I thought it was brilliant that they accept e-transfers instead of credit cards. I can totally understand that the fees from credit cards for a small business can really hit hard, so I'm happy to pay by e-transfer, I'm not sure why more places don't do this.
It has been just over 10 years since I first visited their basement hole in the wall. Since then they have moved into a beautiful location, hoping to avoid the curse that has befallen so any restaurants before it in that location.
We were 3 people & 2 of us started out with a Margarita on the rocks. It was insanely good, tart, sweet, salt-rimmed, & boozy.
Their lunch specials paired each plate of tacos with their in-house guac & homemade tortilla chips, both of which are insanely good. The complimentary homemade salsas & tortilla chips were divine, though they waste time telling you which of the two is the spicy & which was the mild as both left me burning...though the flavors were insane.
The Suadero, or brisket tacos were delicious, tender, juicy, & a solid 8/10.
The chorizo with melted mozzarella tacos were amazing, cheesy, spicy, oily & perfect, 9/10.
The start of the show was the 10/10 birria tacos. The meat had a bit of caramelization & the birria broth was perfectly made. I may or may not have drank the rest down it was that good.
The lunch special saw us finish with a freshly fried churro that was perfect.
Platters are 3 tacos for about 15-20, which some can say is expensive but the quality of the food is worth the price, & as someone who usually eats a lot, three tacos with the chips, guac, salsa & churro were enough. Barely had room for dinner.
