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La Catrina Montreal RestoMontreal.ca
La Catrina Montreal RestoMontreal.ca
La Catrina Montreal RestoMontreal.ca
La Catrina Montreal RestoMontreal.ca
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La Catrina

Old Montreal
4.4$$
OPEN12 pm - 10 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 2026-07-12
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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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My friends & I really enjoyed our time here.🫶🏽

May 16, 2026
on Google

Went here for a quick drink & dinner with my friend! Super cool ambience -there's a downstairs where the bar is, that has a speakeasy type vibe & a massiveee terrace - cant wait to try it out this summer! Our waitress was Lili - she was super sweet, & made me a great mocktail!

Unfortunately there were some other clients in the restaurant that were mistreating her & even began to raise their voices (embarrassing for grown women) but Lili remained calm & handled the situation well despite their bad attitudes.

Woukd recommend to give it a go this summertime!!

May 11, 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

Drinks were good. But I can find good drinks anywhere in Montreal. My issue with this place was the service was poor & the attitude of the waitress was beyond rude. Do yourself a favor & go to Nomai, which is next door. If you're in the mood for Mexican, visit Three Amigos on Rue Saint Jacques which is within walking distance & where they have great food & amazing service!

May 9, 2026
on Google

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
on Google

The drinks were genuinely good, which is the only reason this isn't one star. Service was a different story. We tried multiple times to get our server's attention & were ignored. When she finally came over, she yelled at us. When we raised it while paying, her response was that she yelled because we had been yelling at her, which was not true. We were not raising our voices at any point.

Mistakes happen in service, & a simple acknowledgment would have gone a long way.

Being yelled at & then accused of the same behavior is not how you treat a paying customer. I'd come back for the drinks if the service were different, but based on this experience I can't recommend it.

May 8, 2026
on Google

Best mexican food in the city! Fantastic service & even better spicy mango margaritas. The crispy chicken tacos are phenomenal!! Have been countless times.

May 6, 2026
on Google

Beautiful little spot! The food (birria & al pastor tacos) & margs were delicious! Great friendly & quick service!

May 2, 2026
on Google

I tried this spot this past Sunday, & I have to say the only memorable thing about this place was the service. The food is subpar quite frankly. Thank you Valentina for making the evening so special.

Apr 28, 2026
on Google

We like the place, in general is good!

Apr 20, 2026
on Google