Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Wednesday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Thursday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Friday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Saturday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Sunday

11:30 am - 9 pm

About

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.

Reviews for Amaranto

Food

Service

on Google4.4 (400+)

*as of 2026-07-15

4.3 115 ratings

5★

65%

4★

15%

3★

2★

1★

Write your review

Reviews often mention

taco(51) mexican(29) authentic(22) birria(15) salsa(8) margarita(7) lunch(7) guacamole(7) mexico(7) fresh(7) recommend(7) homemade(6)

Review Summary

Page 8 of 9 - 86 Reviews

Kai

5.0

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 & RECOMMENDED

Feb 28, 2024

on Google

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.

Feb 23, 2024

Jeremy

3.0

Really good tacos however portion size is very small, need to order 2-3 main dishes to be full

Sep 19, 2023

Gabriela

Delicious food & very nice vibe.

Sep 6, 2023

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.

Aug 24, 2023

AceFrig-7789

1 Review

Absolutely delicious fresh authentic Mexican food. The chorizo tacos are a personal favourite

May 29, 2022

AnitaCO-3980

2.5

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 !

May 5, 2018

MarinaTi-804

4.5

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)

Oct 6, 2017

johnny9864

Wow, wow, wow, wow. Rien d'autre a dire.

Apr 12, 2016

Bison Stew

9 Reviews

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.

Feb 22, 2016

Amaranto

LocationError?

About

Details

Restaurants in Mile-EndView More

India Rosa Plateau

Brasserie Bernard

Caribou Gourmand

Nikkei MTL

La Khaïma Cuisine Nomade

Review Summary