El Meson

Olivier

5.0

I know this place for 15+ years. The food is delicious & authentic. For summer lunches, the view on the canal Lachine from the front terrace is a big +

16 mai 2026

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MrGab

5.0

Best Latino restaurant in whole Montreal, food is authentic, the taste is amazing, the price are surprisingly really low for the portions. I came 3 times & all of them were incredible. Plus they have does nice tables outside with a view on the park on Lachine. 5/5

2 mai 2026

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Daftpunk111

5.0

Great experience, service & food. This is the best place for authentic Mexican.

23 avr. 2026

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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.

23 mars 2026

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Desiree

5.0

Excellent authentic Mexican food! Staff are wonderful! Best in Montreal!!

27 févr. 2026

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Eileen

5.0

Absolutely superb authentic Mexican cuisine prepared with ❤?
Muchas gracias to our phenomenal server Alexandra & to the wonderful team at this amaaaaaazing authentic Mexican restaurant. It's been a personal favorite of mine for years. Located on St. Joseph in the heart of the beautiful Lachine Canal, everything here is so delicious & so beautifully presented. The ambiance is classic Mexican ❤?, providing such warmth & comfort. If you haven't been here before, you don't know what you've been missing! 🇲🇽

28 nov. 2025

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Yeudiel

5.0

Authentic mexican restaurant, nice & fast service, greqt atmosphere & excellent food

7 oct. 2025

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Charlie

5.0

absolutely amazing! i love ceviche but felt terrible because i couldnt finish the whole thing 🥲 very large portion! portions were very large & delicious. my boyfriend got fajitas, while i carne asada but really wish i got the whole fish as I saw others order it & it looked delicious. wait wasnt very long, atmosphere was warm & colourful although definitely a little stuffy. cant wait to go back! super good & authentic food. meals were reasonably priced (burrito bowls at a fast food place cost the same or more)

27 sept. 2025

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Cassandra

5.0

Food was delicious & a fun twist of authentic mexican food. Beautifully decorated, cozy & colourful.

1 sept. 2025

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Karen

5.0

This has always been one of my favorite restaurants as it is small, cozy & intimate along with an outdoor terasse. The owner offers authentic Mexican food & it is way better than those mexican americanized competitors. Great lime marguaritas & fajitas.

22 août 2025

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Champzi

5.0

Great Authentic Mexican dishes. I will be back!

21 août 2025

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Lamia

5.0

Very good, authentic & affordable mexicain food !

12 juil. 2025

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David

5.0

Great authentic food, fair price.

18 juin 2025

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Stella

5.0

Hospitality & food was GREAT!!!
Real authentic Mexican food, atmosphere & delicious!!!

28 févr. 2025

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Leslie

5.0

Lovely little authentic Mexican resto. Loved every bite. I would recommend to lower the lights...it was bright for an evening meal. 😁

10 févr. 2025

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Tammy

5.0

This food is to die for!! It is absolutely delicious. I eat there often because the food is authentic & also delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion & I recommend the shrimp dinner meal. So good!!

21 oct. 2024

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Michel

5.0

Authentic Latin dishes excellent service & great margaritas.

5 août 2024

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Myriam

5.0

It'ss small place but oh! So so delicious! Authentic Mexican like you never had in montreal. The place is super busy & they find the time to serve you with a great smile! Icing on the cake or the enchilada, if you will. Perfect 10!

20 juil. 2024

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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

4 juil. 2024

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Eric

5.0

Amazing fish & seafood dishes. Not your typical Mexican restaurant, very authentic & original selections with fair prices, perfectly sized portions in a great location.

2 juin 2024

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