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.
We were lucky to find this awesome place in the old Port for dinner & drinks. First off, the cocktails are excellent. They have a good choice of sweet or sour options & both the ones we tried are elevated even with foam! The starter we had was incredible & unique. Highly recommend trying out the Esquites! For our mains we had the taco tasting platter, which included 5 different tacos. This was perfect for us as my partner does not eat meat. I had the beef brisket & pulled pork - both were fantastic. I preferred the beef more as it was so tender & tasty. We finished off with the classic churros. Perfect end to a fabulous meal. These were fresh, warm & soft on the inside. The caramel sauce wasn't too sweet, which is perfect for me. Overall this place is so. So good. They prepare fresh guac at your table & the ambience in the restaurant is excellent for a date night. Highly recommended!
I absolutely love this place! very charming & warm, & the food is so good & has unique flavours! I ordered the guacamole which they make in front of you, it tastes so refreshing. I also had the fried chicken tacos which was so juicy, fresh & tasty. I absolutely love how generous the chicken is. Big shout out to the chef.
Dec 18, 2023
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Great place for tacos, with great food & really delicious cocktails. Guacamole made right infront of you fresh is by far the best way to start your dinner.
We made a same day reservation & got right in. It is located in the old port in a beautiful old building. The place is very small. When we came in, there was a table of probably 7 people being super loud & obnoxious. It’s not the restaurants fault, but that took away from the atmosphere.
I ordered a spicy mango “Catrina” margarita which was all spice & no alcohol.
My poblano soup, in addition to being beautiful to look at was creamy & delicious. My fish tacos were fresh & flavorful, but my plate was chipped. Not a big deal, but I wouldn’t serve food to a gust in a chipped plate.
Overall, it’s a good spot for a snack & a drink, before you head to dinner.
Shannon our waitress was a delight
Always made sure that everything was to our liking excellent service fresh food full of bright colours perfect amount tacos were beyond amazing
Food was really good, small portions so we paired it with lots of chips & guac (so good & rly fresh since they make it on the spot!). We sat in the lounge & it wasn't great, we were getting "hole in the ground" vibes because it was very small. Overall good experience though!
Our server Ariane was awesome! She was super busy for Grand Prix weekend & she took the time to give us recommendations & talk about what was going on in the city. She did a great job with making us fresh guac & made us feel so welcome. The food here is HIGH class & you get what you pay for here. Super cool atmosphere & amazing cocktails too. MUST TRY!
Jun 21, 2022
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It's a nice little place with good cocktail though, I personally don't think they were very strong. Food was beyond amazing. Fresh guacamole made in front of you. Would go back & definitely recommend.
Amazing authentic Mexican flavors. Don't expect Carlos & Pepe's type food. This is the real thing. Fish tacos are outstanding, portions are generous. Everything is fresh. Prices are great too!
