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.
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.
Food was absolutely amazing. Guacamole made tableside, delicious tacos, & an awesome quesadilla. My friend & I could have shared either the tacos or the quesadilla & it would have been plenty to eat after the guacamole. The cocktails were exquisite-Mexican Mule & French 75.
I marked it down just a bit in service because the woman who took our drink order never returned & after about half an hour we got the waiter's attention to order our food. Also the atmosphere was mostly good but it's very small & kind of noisy. I would go back again in a heartbeat for the food & drink!
May 9, 2026
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Best mexican food in the city! Fantastic service & even better spicy mango margaritas. The crispy chicken tacos are phenomenal!! Have been countless times.
Bar & Restaurant La Catrina - Vieux-Port a must try Mexican restaurant. It has great delicious food with fresh ingredients, great vibe, friendly staff.
They have great tacos & churros in picture was Al Pastor Tacos & Churros Dulce de leche. 🌮🖤
Restaurant vraiment sympa, le guacamole est vraiment bon, les cocktails & mocktails sont incroyables, les tacos sont bons mais sans plus & vraiment compliqués à manger. Service vraiment long dû à un manque de personnel, mais serveuse au top.
La Catrina in Old Montreal serves lively, authentic Mexican cuisine with generous portions & bright flavors. We were a party of eight & every dish impressed someone at the table, from the smoky salsas to the perfectly seasoned tacos. Friendly service, a warm atmosphere, & steady pacing between courses made it a great spot for a relaxed group meal.
Food was decent. It's in a very touristy part of Montreal (Old Port) so parking is very challenging. Tacos were tasty & I had the spicy margarita which was also yummy. One of our tacos had a crispy tortilla which was hard to eat. But overall the fillings were good. Service could be better. It wasn't that busy but because we were sat in the basement, our server forgot about us.
The atmosphere is very nice even if a little crowded in the terrasse. The table-side made guacamole was absolutely amazing, so simple yet so delicious. The fried chicken & the marinated pork tacos were quite tasty, very nice mix of flavors. It was an overall great experience, would definitely recommend to a friend!
Aug 24, 2025
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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 :(
The menu posted online & the one at the restaurant are different, it is much more limited & the food was only okay. The view was nice & that is part of the experience. The waitress was rude, she said I had to get meat on the side with my tacos despite not eating meat instead of just not having it. She also said my food would be gross without it, perhaps reconciling the online menu with the true menu would help everyone know there is only 1 vegetarian option on the menu & 0 vegan ones. Would not recommend unless it is only for overpriced drinks, not the food.
This Mexican restaurant is a hidden gem. The tacos were bursting with flavor, the guacamole was fresh, & the service was fast & friendly. Can't wait to come back! Shoutout Quarina
