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.
Online reservations are not currently offered through this listing for Amaranto. However, you can call them directly at (514) 482-1225 to inquire about table availability.
Does Amaranto offer online ordering?
Yes, Amaranto offers online ordering for delivery.
Amaranto has established itself as a beloved local gem in the Monkland neighborhood, frequently praised for its authentic Mexican cuisine and cozy, vibrant atmosphere. Many visitors highlight the birria tacos and freshly made guacamole as standout menu items, often noting that the dishes are consistently flavorful and high quality. The cocktails, particularly the margaritas and various Mexican-inspired drinks, receive widespread acclaim for their refreshing taste. While most guests appreciate the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff and owners, some feedback points to occasional service delays during busy periods or varying opinions on portion sizes relative to the price. The restaurant maintains a strong following among neighborhood residents and newcomers alike, with many patrons expressing a desire to return for the warm hospitality and genuine culinary experience.
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.
Très déçue!
Nourriture correcte sans plus rien de mémorable mais surtout plats petits & ce considérant chers ( grand guacamole qui n'est en fait qu'un avocat 9,50$).
Service d'une des serveuse médiocre, aucun sourire. Première & dernière visite !
Je vais souvent manger chez Amaranto, car c'est comme le Mexique, j'ai essayé presque tous les restos mexicains en ville & Amaranto est de loin le meilleur au goût vraiment traditionnel. il n'est pas le plus chic mais il est le plus autentique. Les proprietaires (qui sont d'ailleurs les cuisiniers) tient à coeur la qualité, la fresheur & l'higiène des aliments, aucun conserve ou aliment processé vous sera servi. Je le recommende sans hesiter si vous êtes ouvert à découvrir la vrai cuisine mexicaine & que vous n'attendez pas à manger du tex-mex (burritos o fajitas)
I've been a customer at Amaranto since 2007 which is pretty much the beginning & I have never been disappointed. The couple that runs it is super friendly & the food speaks for itself, yes at times service can be on the slow side but they have clearly taken steps to correct this as there is a lot more help in both the kitchen & the front of the house. The gringa is my favourite, the enchiladas with tomatillo sauce are also excellent. They had a beef tinga tostada on the menu a few weeks ago that was out of this world, order it if you see it on their daily specials next time. Their carnitas which are also not on the menu but appear frequently as a daily special are also very good.
Prices are also very reasonable especially for the quaility you are getting.
I'm convinced some of these poor reviews on this site are from the competition, I always get suspicious when I see a person has only given "1 review". There's a reason they have been open for nearly 10 years.
Hello,
I only want to share with you that my visit to this restaurant was not good. The place has a very small open kitchen & it is located in a bassement, it means that the smell of food is everywhere & you can feel that you are into an oven. The food is not great but could be better, I would say that is normal for a reasonable cost but the service, OMG is one of the worst that I have found in Montreal; too slow & rude. I never go back, but if you want to try be sure that you like cold food & the must important, don't complain if so, the owner will schold you.
If tou don't want smell of food, then don't eat warm food and don't eat traditional meals. Yes It's a small place, but you are sure that you have only fresh, good quality and the most importan the REAL MEXICAN food, not burritos or hard corn chips that people dare to call it 'tacos'.
Run by a delightful couple from Mexico City, the food is high quality, authentic, & well proportioned - 4 tortillas & you're full! Excellent service, good price point & a nice diversity. The only good Mexican & it's not TexMex thankfully! Also do takeout but not their specialty. Reliably good & always welcoming...regularly take friends fom out of town & never had a bad experience in more the many years we've been going. Highly recommend!