Overall, La Capital Tacos earns frequent praise for authentic Mexican flavors, with handmade tortillas and a wide range of fillings like birria, al pastor, quesabirria, carnitas and cochinita pibil, and standout dishes such as the pirata quesadilla and a tres leches cake. The drinks program is often highlighted, with margaritas and mezcalitas pairing well with the food. The atmosphere is described as lively and welcoming, with a colorful, cozy dining room, though seating can be tight and the space gets crowded on busy nights. Reservations are commonly recommended to secure a spot, as lines and wait times can occur. Service is generally friendly and efficient, but several reviews cite occasional delays, missed items, or difficulties honoring special requests during peak periods. Some diners feel portions are small or prices high for what is served, while others consider the value fair given quality and flavor. A consistent thread is the authenticity and freshness of ingredients, with many noting the tortillas and salsas as standout details and the option to enjoy a vibrant mezcal or margarita alongside the meal. Overall, it is viewed as one of the top Mexican spots in Montreal, inviting repeat visits despite occasional service hiccups.
Returned after 5+ years & was disappointed. The food quality seems to have gone downhill, & my friends all agreed. The birria tacos came without cheese, & the medium guacamole portion was small with no option for a large.
Drinks were good, but with so many great Mexican spots in Montreal, this one didn't stand out. Hopefully it was just an off night.
Incredible tacos! The Peuvre au Pastor was delicious & fresh, the Thon Aplati was so well balanced, & light, & the Taco Doré de Marlin was juicy, & just the perfect portion size. The RIBEYE tacos, the Carnitas, the Capechena, & the Birria were all phenomenal, would definitely make this a regular stop if I lived here. Super busy on weekends so make a reservation in advance. If you are looking for dessert get the Tres leches cake, c'est bon.
Ordered the Birria Tacos & the Tres Leches Cake. Just perfection. Service was fast paced & efficient!! Gotta make a reservation. I was lucky to find a spot in the bar! I give this place 5 mexican flags 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
Feb 27, 2026
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The food was good, as usual. I went at lunchtime. It was not empty at all. The service was very bad. It took them ages to take our order & they missed one item.
I have visited this place a lot. The food is usually good but the last time I visited, I felt the quality was not the same. This was extremely frustrating due to the relatively high prices for the portion size.
Regarding the atmosphere, it has always bothered me since it is a small restaurant with many tables that are very close. It is usually really hard to sit down & talk since it gets extremely noisy.
