Many reviews describe Amaranto as a local Mexican gem with authentic flavors and welcoming service. Birria tacos stand out, along with tacos al pastor, fish tacos, and brisket soft tacos, complemented by shrimp quesadilla, guacamole, pico de gallo with fresh cilantro, nachos, churros, horchata, and homemade tortilla chips. Margaritas are noted as effective. The ambiance is generally pleasant and not too noisy, and the staff and owners are praised for warmth and attentiveness. Portions vary by dish with some described as generous while others feel small for the price. Service can be fast but on busy nights it can be slow and occasionally disorganized, with moments of waiting for the bill. A few practical concerns include a heavy door that is hard to pull and some menu items that were slightly dry or underseasoned, although the overall impression emphasizes authenticity and consistency. The restaurant is described as a local Mexican gem and many plan to return to try additional selections, including after the move to Monkland where the atmosphere and quality are said to be better than before.
Honestly this was a 10/10 experience. Every dish was super tasty & big portions. I wish I took a pic before but the plates speak volumes. Service was fast & nice.
The margs are also effective lol. They got me good.
Amazing! The best Mexican restaurant in town. The food is amazing. My husband & I had the chicken enchiladas, the birria tacos, & the refried beans & they were delicious. The staff & owners are super kind & welcoming. The restaurant is clean, comfortable with a vibrant decor. We are so happy that they came back to Monkland!!!
Super authentic Mexican spot, with lovely owners & amazing food. They are so hospitable & are experts at what they do. Star of the show are the birria tacos, but nothing you get will disappoint.
Great experience. We visited because the decor caught our eye when we were walking by. Service team was helpful & attentive. We felt the portions were generous & I liked the food. I recommend the ceviche!
Oct 23, 2025
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Only tried their chicken pastor so far. It was fine but dry & lacked flavor a bit. Their tortillas chips however were really damn cripsy & quite enjoyable. I'm willing to give their tacos another chance, maybe the porc would be less dry.
Aug 31, 2025
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I went with a friend around 6pm on a Friday. I recommend getting there early because it's gets very busy. By the time we left there was a line of people waiting for a table. The servers were great but since they were so slammed it did take them a while to come back around to us & then get us the bill. We ordered the guacamole & the beef & pork tacos. Food was great. We spent around $30 each.
Great New Mexican restaurant in the heart of NDG (Monkland Village). The food is amazing (both times we ordered the guacamole, soft Tacos Suadero & the Fish Tacos. The fired plantains are also very good!! The food is fresh & authentic!! From the moment you walk in, the warmth of the staff & the rich aromas from the kitchen make it clear that you are in for something special. This place is a local gem!!
ALERT: Amaranto has moved. Their new address is 5626 Monkland. The food & uplifting ambiance is better than ever! Authentic Mexican dishes (I love the tacos Al Pastor,) friendly service, & awesome guacamole with homemade tortilla chips! If you want the best Mexican food in Montreal, Ameranto's is the place to be.
