A small neighborhood restaurant with a warm atmosphere, located in the heart of the Plateau, La Selva is a nice Mexican restaurant and a great restaurant for a quiet evening with friends and/or family. The quality/price ratio is one of the best in town. Come and enjoy the generous portions of excellent shrimp, fish and meat accompanied by rice, salad and beans.
La Selva Restaurant Mexicain is a highly regarded neighborhood gem in Montreal, celebrated for its authentic and flavorful Mexican cuisine. Guests consistently praise the generous portions, fresh ingredients, and creative menu options, with frequent mentions of the octopus, tacos, and homemade sauces. The atmosphere is described as warm, cozy, and inviting, making it a perfect setting for both casual meals and special occasions. Alongside the food, the cocktails, including various margaritas and mojitos, are frequently highlighted as fantastic. The service is widely noted for being friendly, attentive, and efficient, contributing to an overall excellent dining experience that keeps locals and visitors alike coming back.
We were originally planning to eat at another restaurant on Mount Royal, but the lineup was huge. After parking, we noticed this place & decided to give it a try instead. We're so glad we did.
The menu is simple, the food is authentic & absolutely delicious, the prices are very fair, & the portions are huge. Our server was also fantastic & made the whole experience even better.
We'll definitely be back. This place is top-notch & was an awesome surprise.
Absolutely amazing. We were heading somewhere else but there was a line & saw this place when we parked. We came back it was the perfect brunch. The menu & pricing is straightforward, the food is authentic & the portions are satisfying. Our service was very friendly & upbeat.
Enjoy authentic Mexican food without leaving Mexico - La Selva. The prices aren't high; the main course, Taco Jefe, is around $20, offering high-end Western cuisine with a layered & delicious flavor profile. The restaurant's Nachos are always better than packaged snacks, especially with the perfect dipping sauce - delicious!
Apr 24, 2026
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Amazing food & cozy authentic vibe! Great service too. We went with a big group & had many different dishes & drinks & they were all really great. 10/10!!!
This is the best Mexican restaurant I ever ate at. The food was authentic & so tasty! Don't miss the dessert, we had the chocoflan & it was amazing. The service was also really friendly & helpful.
Tacos Jefe, Gobernador, Gringa Carnita, Pulpo A La Plancha, Tartare De Atun 🌮🌮🌮
I think my fiance & I have found our new favourite Mexican restaurant in MTL. We are always on the hunt for good authentic Mexican food & this place really hit the spot. Our recent favourite has gone a little downhill for us as of late so we were so happy to stumble onto this place @laselvamtl
We really couldn't decide on just one thing, we rarely do, so we had to get a bunch of stuff! We got the octopus & the tuna tartare dish to start. Honestly so plesently surprised I didn't think tbh the octopus would be so tender & flavorful as it was. I know Mexican cuisine from what I've seen doesn't feature octopus so often but it was cooked as well as some of the best I've ever had. We saw like every table around us order it so we knew it was a must. Same with the tuna, light, fresh & full of complexity.I didn't expect to have in a Tartare with raspberries!
For me the star of the show was the Taco Jefe. It comes with four corn tortillas that really lend to the authenticity of Mexican Cuisine. Thinly cut ribeye with homemade chorizo an absolute must & then you get the added freshness from the grilled onions & Cactus all tied together with some cheese. Really a 10 out of 10 dish. Super impactful, bold, & extremely good portion very Hardy Taco in itself!
My fiance, her favourite was the'mini' quesadillas, the Gobernador. It was very different from a traditional taco or even quesadilla that I've had it came in a blue style tortilla with shrimp & cheese which I thought would be odd but actually really goes together very well along with some grilled vegetables Chipotle mayo & some guacamole & pico de gallo to tie it all together. I would also opt to ask for their two homemade hot sauces very spicy both of them even for someone who likes spicy but also very flavor forward!
Last but not least we have the Gringa carnita which is layers of pulled pork with cheese, vegetables, guacamole & other goodies packed in between two flour tortillas. Toasted on both sides so they get nice & crispy & the cheese melts evenly throughout!
The staff is very attentive, charismatic & friendly. The food is authentic & delicious! The place is small & cozy, with a family atmosphere that will make you go back & bring more friends & family to discover this local gem !
The Chefs are friendly & mostly, very talented & passionate! All the flavors they create are worth 5 stars & are sure to make you travel to the sunny country where they find their origins.
The tacos are heavenly, & make sure to give the'Pulpo' a shot, you won't regret!
Sometimes we go for just a Pulpo appetizer & a drink.
My Partner & I always have the best time there, & leave feeling like we come back from a nice Mexican Vacation...
Kid & Family friendly !
Gracias a todo el Equipo!!!
Un abrazo de parte de Michelle, Pascal, y bebe Lia ;-)
Amazing Mexican restaurant! 🇲🇽
I recently ate at this Mexican restaurant & honestly, everything was delicious. The quesadillas were incredible perfectly filled, melty, & full of flavor. Every dish had that authentic taste that makes you feel like you're in Mexico.
The service was great, the atmosphere was super friendly, & the portions were generous. A great find. I'll definitely be coming back!
