El Meson

Sajith

5.0

In my opinion, El Meson is the best Mexican restaurant in Canada,full stop. It's the kind of place that deserves recognition in the Michelin Guide. Despite being a small, family-run restaurant, the level of quality, care, & authenticity in the food is exceptional.

I regularly travel from Toronto & make it a point to stop here every single time, whether for lunch or dinner. I was first introduced to El Meson by a friend whose mother lives nearby, & since then, it has become a must-visit.

What truly sets this place apart are the sauces they are absolutely outstanding. Each one is layered, rich, & clearly made with deep knowledge of traditional Mexican flavors. You can taste the craftsmanship in every bite.

I would 100% recommend everything on the menu, but my personal favourite has to be the enchiladas with the house mole sauce absolutely incredible.

The service is equally memorable. There is a lady server who is always there unfortunately, I never caught her name but she consistently elevates the entire experience. She is warm, attentive, & genuinely kind, & she has a way of making everyone feel welcome & taken care of.

El Meson is more than just a restaurant it's an experience. If you're serious about authentic Mexican cuisine, this place is not optional.

Andre

2.0

Nous avons souper hier chez El Meson. Très déçu: enchiladas trop cuites baignant dans la sauce, riz aux tomates très très petite portion semble très réchauffé sans goût. Le personnel replace la configuration des tables de façon très bruyante.

Carolanne

5.0

Nourriture délicieuse & service impeccable! L'assiette de fruits de mer sauce safran est succulente.

Nat

5.0

Nourriture authentique & délicieuse. La Sauce'Mole' était délicieuse. Service très rapide. Merci beaucoup :0)

Nina

5.0

It is a hot day. We came in for drink & food. Ordered taco roll & fajitas. The avocado sauce is wonderful! Lemonades are cold! The extra bread/pita is hot & tasty. Surprise!

Francois

5.0

Wow. I was amazed, really not expecting this. We started off with the ceviche, which was great in itself, then had the enchilada with tomato sauce, it was awesome. My wife had the chicken breast with the molle (cacao) sauce & that was also awesome. I also took some of her molle sauce for my vegetables, & that was also great. It was our first time trying the molle sauce & we really loved it. The next time, I'm getting the molle sauce! A big thank you to the waiter who was patient with us, & helped us navigate through the menu. I'm not one to get overexcited with food, but this struck a cord.

Olivier

5.0

it was just the right deal, good food & bonne potion, musique pas trop fort, un bon service avec bcp d'attention. ils ont plat de fruit de mer avec une sauce exquise. J'y retourne c sur & je recommande👍

Thalia

5.0

Second time eating at El Meson & it doesn't disappoint. We got the stuffed beef pepper dish & the chicken enchiladas with red sauce & they were delicious. The staff is friendly & helpful & it's always a full house. Unfortunately I don't have photos of this one!

Jay

5.0

We were looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant while a quaint atmosphere. We got exactly that!! So good!! We were 2 couples & ironically we each ordered the same two dishes., Chicken Tacos & the Carne Asada (?)- Steak & Cactis! The Steak & Catcus I had no choice as a friend had said" You have To Try It!" & no regrets, the Steak was cooked perfectly, medium rare & the cactus & sauce was delicious. The meal was deceiving large, I managed to eat it all! The tacos were not severed how you know the/open face if you will but rather came closed on top, the ladies loved them! We had several drinks with the meal, Margaritas & a tequila Sunrise, these too were excellent! We even managed to share some dessert, a three milk cake & a flan & once again, no regrets! The staff were super attentive & per couple were in for under $100 before tip! The restaurant is a converted house, which adds to the charm, it is cozy but not intimate. If you decide to go, make a reservation to avoid disappointment as there are not that many gables available. Cheers

Rebecca

5.0

Aller faire un tour au El Meson, vous ne serez pas déçu. Les plats sont savoureux, la sauce piquante est excellente, la terrasse avec la vue donne l'impression d'être en vacances & le service était impeccable. En plus, les plats sont vraiment très abordables. Je recommande sans hésitation.