La Catrina offers a warm, vibrant vibe with generous portions and standout items like tableside guacamole and flavorful tacos, plus tasty cocktails and margaritas; guests consistently praise friendly service and a lively atmosphere that works well for groups, family dinners, or a relaxed patio experience, making it a memorable stop in the Old Port.
Went here for a quick drink & dinner with my friend! Super cool ambience -there's a downstairs where the bar is, that has a speakeasy type vibe & a massiveee terrace - cant wait to try it out this summer! Our waitress was Lili - she was super sweet, & made me a great mocktail!
Unfortunately there were some other clients in the restaurant that were mistreating her & even began to raise their voices (embarrassing for grown women) but Lili remained calm & handled the situation well despite their bad attitudes.
Saturday. May 9, 2026, 3pm. I understand that Saturday's can be busy on a nice sunny day, but it appears the staff of kitchen may have been overwhelmed with people who were out enjoying the day. Although it wasn't I early busy. Long wait for beverages, ok with that. Long wait for food that when it did arrive, the fish tacos were ice cold, & overcooked. The beef was just average. For an appetizer, two orders of tacos (3 each), coke & glass of wine, the 105.00 bill (incl tip) was alot to pay for what we referred to 'angry food,' I had read such good things about to this place & hope to this was just an episode of a hiccup as things are getting ready for the summer season.
May 10, 2026
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Drinks were good. But I can find good drinks anywhere in Montreal. My issue with this place was the service was poor & the attitude of the waitress was beyond rude. Do yourself a favor & go to Nomai, which is next door. If you're in the mood for Mexican, visit Three Amigos on Rue Saint Jacques which is within walking distance & where they have great food & amazing service!
Food was absolutely amazing. Guacamole made tableside, delicious tacos, & an awesome quesadilla. My friend & I could have shared either the tacos or the quesadilla & it would have been plenty to eat after the guacamole. The cocktails were exquisite-Mexican Mule & French 75.
I marked it down just a bit in service because the woman who took our drink order never returned & after about half an hour we got the waiter's attention to order our food. Also the atmosphere was mostly good but it's very small & kind of noisy. I would go back again in a heartbeat for the food & drink!
The drinks were genuinely good, which is the only reason this isn't one star. Service was a different story. We tried multiple times to get our server's attention & were ignored. When she finally came over, she yelled at us. When we raised it while paying, her response was that she yelled because we had been yelling at her, which was not true. We were not raising our voices at any point.
Mistakes happen in service, & a simple acknowledgment would have gone a long way.
Being yelled at & then accused of the same behavior is not how you treat a paying customer. I'd come back for the drinks if the service were different, but based on this experience I can't recommend it.
Best mexican food in the city! Fantastic service & even better spicy mango margaritas. The crispy chicken tacos are phenomenal!! Have been countless times.
I tried this spot this past Sunday, & I have to say the only memorable thing about this place was the service. The food is subpar quite frankly. Thank you Valentina for making the evening so special.
Bar & Restaurant La Catrina - Vieux-Port a must try Mexican restaurant. It has great delicious food with fresh ingredients, great vibe, friendly staff.
They have great tacos & churros in picture was Al Pastor Tacos & Churros Dulce de leche. 🌮🖤
I've been here a few times. Usually during the early afternoon. This time, it was for dinner (group of 6). It was a little noisy but we were still able to hear each other. Service was very friendly, always a smile. Food is delicious.
Mar 15, 2026
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Cette année, pas de menu spécial pour la St-Valentin. La nourriture était aussi plutôt décevante. La ceviche était très salée & l'arrachera vraiment dure, immangeable.
