Had the birria tacos here & they were absolutely delicious! The meat was tender, flavorful, & paired perfectly with the rich consommé. Fresh ingredients, great portions, & excellent service made the experience even better. Definitely one of the best spots for authentic Mexican food on Jean-Talon. Highly recommend!
We visited this place on a Friday night, & despite it being absolutely packed, we were able to find a table without waiting too long. The atmosphere was lively, the service was quick & friendly, & from the moment we sat down, we knew we were in for a good meal.
I had suggested trying this restaurant after reading in an article that it was one of the best places for tacos in Montreal & surprisingly affordable. The reviews were spot on. Seeing 4 tacos for only $7.50 almost made us think they would be tiny, so we ended up ordering far more than we needed. To our surprise, the tacos were actually generously sized & packed with filling.
Every taco we tried was delicious & full of flavor. It's honestly hard to pick a favorite, but the birria & the pollo stood out the most. We ordered a variety, so after a while it became difficult to remember which was which, but none of them disappointed.
We also shared the guacamole with chips & traditional refried beans, both of which were excellent. The staff checked in on us regularly, & the food came out quickly despite how busy the restaurant was. They don't serve alcohol, so no spicy margarita with the tacos, but they do have authentic Mexican Coca-Cola made with sugar cane & a great selection of Jarritos, which definitely added to the experience.
One thing that really impressed us was how well the food held up the next day. We had plenty of leftovers, including tacos & a quesadilla that we didn't even touch at the restaurant. I was expecting the tortillas to become soggy overnight, but they were still fantastic the next day. We simply added some fresh chopped onion & cilantro at home, & they tasted almost as good as they had the night before.
The restaurant was also showing the World Cup on four TVs, & I appreciated that they turned off the background music so everyone could actually hear the match. It's a small detail, but it created a fun atmosphere for soccer fans.
To finish, we took a flan home for dessert, & it was delicious, smooth, fragrant, & not overly sweet.
Overall, this is an easy recommendation. Great value, generous portions, authentic flavors, fast service, & easy street parking on Jean-Talon. We've tried tacos at many places around the city, & this one has quickly become one of our favorites. We'll definitely be back.
Amazing authentic food!
If you are looking for real, authentic Mexican food, this is the place to go! The food was absolutely excellent & tasted so incredibly fresh. On top of that, the staff gave us a very warm welcome & the service was excellent. Highly recommend!