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La Catrina

Old Montreal
4.4$$
CLOSEDOpens Wednesday at 5 pm
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MexicanBistroTapasGrillSeafood/FishSaladsGluten-free OptionsTacosCateringGreat selection of beersGreat selection of cocktailsOyster Bar / Raw BarResto-Bar

About

Located in the heart of the old port of Montreal, La Catrina is an authentic and modern taste of Mexican cuisine from the esteemed Chef Jaques Coutu.

Details

Our Specialties

Tacos, Seafood, Oysters, Salads, Homemade dessert, Cocktails, Wine selection, Beers & Tequila.

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
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Reviews for La Catrina

Food
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on Google4.1 (1500+)
*as of 2026-07-27
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Review Summary

La Catrina offers a vibrant dining experience in the Old Port, featuring an array of authentic Mexican dishes and handcrafted cocktails that many visitors find delicious and well-prepared. The tableside guacamole is a frequent highlight, often praised for its freshness, while menu staples such as birria and al pastor tacos are frequently noted for their generous portions and bold flavors. The atmosphere is generally described as lively and fun, particularly on the terrace, with many guests appreciating the welcoming and professional service provided by the staff. While experiences with wait times and noise levels can vary depending on how busy the restaurant is, the majority of visitors feel the overall quality, festive vibe, and attentive care make it a destination worth visiting again.
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The food was good & the patio was a nice spot on that street. Our group had some fish & chicken tacos & guac with chips. The chicken tacos were nice & they made the guac fresh by the table side. We did have a long wait despite it not being rush hour, but the servers did let us know about the wait ahead of time, & overall it was a good service.

Jul 24, 2026
on Google
4.0

We had the brisket & fish tacos, both were really delicious, however the tortillas were very small. No sides included with the tacos. Great service & atmosphere.

Jul 12, 2026
on Google

Great food & great experience. Our waitress was amazing & pulled my daughter over to help her make the guacamole. Birria, fish, & chicken tacos were fantastic.

Jul 6, 2026
on Google

Let me just start by saying the food was stellar. Fish & Al Pastor tacos plus the tableside guacamole would have been an easy 5 stars.

But the service was awful. Just left in a corner & forgotten about entirely. We were left sitting 30 mins at the end with a cleared table & two empty glasses, just waiting for our bill (after having already requested it). Just awful, awful service. Friendly enough & willing to speak English (much appreciated), but yeesh, be prepared to blow 2+ hours on a couple of (admittedly very tasty) tacos.

Jun 30, 2026
on Google
2.0

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
on Google

Love the fish tacos here

Apr 11, 2026
on Google

I used to love coming here on the terrasse l'été ! But my most recent experience the food fell short of great. I think it was just average & I didn't leave there being like « now that was a great meal!! ». The fish tacos barely even felt breaded & deep fried? It was weird compared to the previous times I've had them. the guacamole was probably the best part. It honestly doesn't even need to be made at the table. That's probably just to appeal to tourists. Something changed there sadly & I wish I knew what it was. I also miss having a DJ on a Friday night terrasse…. Prob won't go back after last night it felt off :(

Aug 23, 2025
on Google

Chicken over cooked. Fish tacos a bit plain

Aug 12, 2025
on Google

Had late lunch today & incidentally, it was taco tuesday!!!! The food was excellent. Had 4 pairs of fish, chicken, beef, & vegetarian tacos & everything was delicious. Personal favorite was the beef. The margaritas were excellent. The churros were bomb. Service was also top notch. Everyone's so friendly. Highly recommended.

Jul 29, 2025
on Google

This was our favorite stop during our visit to the Old Port. The most delicious tacos ever!!! We had the platter & ever since we have not stopped talking about it. Highly recommend the chicken & fish tacos! The service was wonderful & the drinks were tasty. We went during'Taco Tuesday' which was busy, but the staff was still on top of their game. We are eager to return!

Jul 23, 2025
on Google