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 offers a cozy neighborhood vibe where authentic Mexican flavors shine across generous portions, from tender pulpo a la plancha to crave-worthy tacos, chilaquiles, and desserts like chocoflan, all complemented by well-made cocktails. Guests consistently highlight friendly, attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere that makes brunch or an evening feel special without being stuffy. The small, intimate space adds charm, and the menu delivers variety that satisfies groups with different tastes while keeping prices approachable. Fresh ingredients and bold flavors, along with thoughtful touches, keep patrons returning to this little gem for reliable quality. Overall, the experience blends warmth, flavor, and value, making La Selva Restaurant Mexicain a standout destination for Mexican cuisine in the area.
Everything was excellent & well priced. We had best tacos we've had in MTL : Tacos carnitas & Tacos el pescador were extremely fresh & abundant. Drinks were great. I had Tamarindo margarita & horchata. 10/10!!! Definitely recommend!
This is the best Mexican food I've had since moving to Montreal. We had the octopus appetizer, which was delicious & cooked perfectly. The tacos de asada & tacos de carnita were great. The flan de leche de coco was incredible as well, & we also enjoyed our cocktails. The service was attentive & friendly. Looking forward to coming back!
Mar 21, 2026
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Great mexican food in Montreal! Delicious cocktails & a wide selection of drinks (bar tender was more than happy to make me a paloma but substituting mezcal for tequila, which is delish). Got the tacos jeffe & they were delicious, & the tres leches looked amazing (too full to try it). Great service, nice ambience, wonderful food.
My friends & I came here for my bachelorette party & we had a wonderful time! Thank you very much for the warm welcome, friendly service, & delicious food! We especially enjoyed the octopus appetizer, the carnitas tacos, & the cocktails!
Meilleurs tacos mangés jusqu'à présent à Montréal !! Soupe azteca sublime ! Bonnes portions. Très à l'écoute des intolérances, pour ma part lactose & sans gluten free! Certainement à revisiter !!!!
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!
Nov 12, 2025
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It's important to note that you need to reserve in advance, as the place is very small.
The pulpo a la plancha was amazing! It was perfectly cooked & seasoned, the vegetables were a nice addition. I wouldn't get the Mexican plate again though. The carnitas tacos were good, though they needed the additional sauces. The special beef tacos were okay, a bit strange that you dipped the beef tacos in beef juice.
Overall nice spot & atmosphere.
2nd time going :
This time we got the octopus again because it was so good the first time & it did not disappoint! The chicken tacos were good though I think the rice isn't necessary & should be replaced with beans. The steak eye quesadillas were very tasty & cheesy.
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 ;-)
Petit restaurant de quartier très sympathique . On s est arrêté parce que c était déjà bien rempli & c est bon signe . La personne qui nous a accueilli était naturellement hospitalière . Supers cocktails bien dosés . On a pris la poivre en entree ! Quel bonheur le goût & le côté grillé ! & après des tacos & autre .la petite sauce sur le côté juste le piquante qu il faut . Pour ne pas cacher le goût du plat . Tout est fait maison . Esprit de famille . Simple sans chichi avec plaisir . On y retournera J ai vu sur la carte des plats qui m appellent. Plats au alentours de 20 dol . Cocktails autour de 10 . Bravo merci pour la soiree
Aug 17, 2025
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The place itself is lovely, very cozy!
We ordered the mojito, mezcalita & rumchata, which were gooood
For dinner we ordered tacos de carnitas & tacos el jefe, both were good but the carnitas was our favorite.
I ordered the trea leches cake which was dry :(, flavor-wise was very good but it wasn't soaky as it should be.
Our waitress Paola was very nice & helpful!!
Ordered the 3 tacos breakfast… they were delicious, very well served, & more than enough for a big guy. The orchata water was really tasty & the green sauce had a flavour that you can't miss.
Great place to go.
Loved the cozy atmosphere! The pulpo a la plancha looked great but lacked flavor. Tacos were okay but small & could've been tastier. Drinks were the highlight, & service was excellent.
Le meilleur restaurant mexicain dans lequel je me suis rendue. Les produits sont frais & la cuisine absolument exquise. Les tacos sont même meilleurs qu'au Mexique. L'équipe est sympathique & efficace!
Absolument rien à redire, allez-y les yeux fermés!
Pouvoir faire l'expérience de La selva plusieurs fois fut à la fois un plaisir & une redécouverte. Jamais la cuisine mexicaine n'a été aussi bonne, venant d'une part du service impeccable mais également de l'ambiance électrique. Les tacos au poisson sont excellent & le guacamole vous transporte aux contrées lointaines du Yucatan. Venez en date ou à plusieurs pour une virée au Mexique gustative inoubliable
