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.

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*as of 2026-07-15

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Treyvon

5.0

20/10 great service great vibes & super polite

Jul 14, 2026

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Philippa

I've been going here ever since they opened 15+ years ago in a location further west. We used to bring our babies & the owners would cook meals especially for them. When they moved, we were heartbroken. So glad they are back! They still remember our boys & the boys love the food here. Everything on the menu is authentic, & delicious. One of our all time favourite restaurants.

Jul 12, 2026

Carolane

1.0

Amaranto Monkland: Entrées: les quantités sont ridiculement petites surtout pour le prix. Guacamole: format mini c'est une cuillère a thé & pour le format petit c'est l'équivalent d'une cuillère à soupe, pour le prix ils nous prennent vraiment pour des cons. Tacos: ils sont sec. Le une étoile va à la margarita glacée qui était très bonne. Aucune climatisation, ni ventilateur à l'intérieur on mourrait de chaud! & quand on arrive pour payer: on nous informe que le seul moyen de paiement accepté c'est le virement interac!!!

Jul 11, 2026

Ana

They don't have a card as a payment method & they don't warn that they don't have it! I'm a foreigner so I don't have a Canadian bank, & they only warned me after having consumed on site, if I knew I would never have eaten there

Jul 4, 2026

Philippe

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 !

Jul 2, 2026

Isabelle

3.0

Tacos al pastore beaucoup trop salés. Tacos birria excellents.

A bit annoyed

Server was rushing us since we took more than 40 sec to order for 4 people. Kept trying to close the order fast, answering 0 questions . Just take that it's good.

Came 0 times while we were eating to ask us if we needed service . Just at the end to make us pay ,cash or E transfer only

Food was ok , Birria was good, the rest was just ok

The serviced killed it for us
Seems there was 0 managers. Just employees that wanted to close up fast .

0 reason to go back

Jun 26, 2026

Mélanie

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.

Jun 20, 2026

Gina

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!

Florestan

Petit restaurant mexicain familial.
La carte est restreinte & de qualité.
Le service était impeccable & de bonne recommandation.
Nous reviendrons pour sur.
Attention les paiements ne sont qu'en cash ou Interac mais le restaurant vaut grandement la peine de faire l'effort

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