Overall, reviews portray Tacos Don Rigo as a lively, authentic Mexican taqueria with flavors many call the best in Montreal and the West Island, offering generous portions and good value for the quality. The food is described as fresh and flavorful, with standout birria tacos, al pastor, quesadillas, and other traditional fare, and the drinks and homemade hot sauces earning praise. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as vibrant and festive, with colorful décor and a feel of being in Mexico, while the staff are noted as friendly, helpful, and welcoming, and service described as quick when possible. A few reviews mention that seating can be tight and the place can get crowded, which may slow things down, and occasional misses on orders or issues with beverages are noted by a minority of guests. Taken together, Tacos Don Rigo is presented as a must try for an authentic Mexican dining experience, where most patrons leave impressed and plan to return for more bold flavors and hospitable vibes.
I can't believe I never reviewed it. I've been going here for years.its the best tacos in montreal. Love all the items in the menu. Amazing staff. Beautiful decor. Gotta eat here
Very nice decoration & atmosphere, service is nice, the tacos as well but personally I find the shells lacking something in terms of taste, but I still love it, go to is quesabirria!
Mar 12, 2026
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In my experience the best, most authentic Mexican restaurant in Montreal. Not a corporate American Disneyland version of Mexican dining, but the real thing. The decor is vintage Mexicana brought by the owner from his family ranch in Mexico. Colorful & genuine. Even using horse saddles as seats on side. The food is amazing. Fresh & a varied menu. The prices are reasonable & the service excellent with a friendly Latina staff. Also a well-stocked bar which has an excellent reputation for its margaritas.
Seating in winter is very limited & it's always a tight fit. But always worth it!
The food at this place is definitely worth the price.
The atmosphere is really classic & has the pure Mexican touch the decorations & restaurant setting has a great traditional Mexican vibe.
Food is salty & spicy in order to hide the lack of freshness. Burritos are cold, tacos & quesadillas are ok. Nice decoration but very cluttered. The bathroom floor is a hazard in itself. For the price, you are better order some sushi from another restaurant.
This place makes great tacos. They're a sin, really. They look like they'd cause a heart condition. They decorations are very authentic & are vivid & vibrant. The saddle chairs are a riot. Anyway if you are Mexican & are missing your precious tacos, Don Rigo will make it all better :) My order came with three tacos, corn chips & salsa. VERY filling.
The food is incredible, everything in the menu is fresh & delicious. The owner is regularly there & he is kind & approachable, same as all people in the restaurant; super friendly. The decoration is nice but it's a little crowded since it's an small place. Not necessarily a bad thing though, feel authentic Mexican. Great music, amazing food, friendly staff. Totally recommended!
Nov 1, 2025
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Want an authentic Mexican dining experience? How about authentic Mexican food? Tacos Don Rigo is the place to go for high quality, extremely authentic food. Their prices are quite reasonable & the food is very filling. The decor is simply marvelous. I am so glad the owner, a Mexican born chef, chose to open up in the West Island. Keep up the great work!
Restaurant bien dans l'ensemble. L'ambiance & la décoration amène de la diversité au quartier. La nourriture )Burrito au chorizo) était bonne sans être exceptionnelle. J'aurais un peu plus de nachos comme à côté dans le combo.
Mini Mexican vacation! Great food. Busy friendly staff. Outdoor & indoor seating. Mexican sodas! Such decorations. Fun, tasty & good prices. Real saddle seats outside. Great for photos.
Juste un mot a dire, EXCELLENT 👌 mon coup de coeur, tout est bon c'est propre bonne odeur, bonne ambiance, belle décoration & surtout très bon service & polie 5 ⭐?
May 30, 2025
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You feel welecome as soon as you walk in. The owner is amazing with a great personality !!! I had ordered a pick up of queso birria tacos with extra cheese there was a miss undertsanding over the phone when I showed up the owner insisted to re do the order for me.
It was my first time trying there tacos & I regret not having time to dine in. The decore is as amazing as the food I will be back for sure.
I very mutch recomand 🌮 great food & amazing service & decore !!!
Tacos were really good, the place is pretty small & crowded but very pretty decorations inside. We got our food very fast. I would recomand ordering the Birria tacos! 😍
We ordered the quesa birria. The 3 tacos were filling & delicious,came with a side of nachos. The broth was very flavorful. They make their own hot sauces, which we loved. We didn't order any alcoholic drinks but we regretted it because they looked amazing. Also the horchata was very sweet & less your typical kind. But definitely will be back to try more things on their menu. But it seems from the tables around us that the quesa birria is the most popular. Seating can be tight if busy. We came in time before the rush. Very nicely decorated & ambience is nice with spanish music playing.
Update: they have made the insides more roomy which is great. But I can't justify paying $18 + tax for a burrito. Which is mainly rice & toppings with a small amount of meat. $20 for one burrito with a side of literally 6 nacho chips is a little crazy. Sorry!
Mar 23, 2025
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The birria tacos & the sauce they come with were excellent. I also enjoyed the decor & music, makes you feel you're in a mexican cantina. Service at the counter is very corteus & food comes very quickly. Highly recommended!!
Les tacos sont excellents & plein de saveurs. L'ambiance (musique, écrans géants, décorations) est géniale. Les employés super sympathiques. Belle soirée entre amis.
I was my first visit & I really enjoyed the food. We ordered Queso birria & cochinita pibil. They were so tasty & juicy. The drinks were delicious (Margaritas mango & strawberry). The staff were very friendly & the service was fast! The decorations are really cool & authentic. I will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu 😋
Besr birria tacos EVER I've tried a few different places in montreal & laval & none compare to this its just so flavourful & the portions are big. The restaurant has amazing decor & mango margarita was really good
