Tacos Frida specializes in authentic Mexican street food, emphasizing traditional preparation methods and vibrant, high-quality ingredients. The menu centers on a variety of tacos featuring slow-cooked meats, fresh salsas, and house-made tortillas that provide a distinct, hand-crafted texture. Guests find a focused selection of Latin American staples that highlight bold chiles, aromatic cilantro, and zesty lime profiles. The setting functions as a functional, casual space designed for efficient service and an informal atmosphere. Beyond the core taco offerings, the kitchen prepares various regional specialties that round out a cohesive menu of classic Mexican flavors. This establishment prioritizes consistent culinary execution, relying on time-honored recipes to maintain a standard of quality that appeals to those seeking an unpretentious, flavor-forward experience rooted in traditional culinary practices.
Tacos Frida is widely celebrated as one of the best spots for authentic Mexican cuisine in Montreal, consistently praised for its flavorful dishes like birria tacos, pozole, and guacamole. Many patrons appreciate the cozy, vibrant atmosphere and the exceptionally friendly and attentive service that characterizes the dining experience. While the majority of guests consider the food fresh, high-quality, and reliable, some reviewers noted that the restaurant can become quite loud and crowded, often necessitating a wait for a table. Opinions on value are somewhat divided, as several customers find the menu delicious and reasonably priced, while others feel that certain portion sizes are small in relation to the cost. Despite occasional concerns regarding consistency or cross-contamination for those with dietary restrictions, the restaurant remains a favorite for many locals who highly recommend it for its traditional flavors and welcoming environment.
It's been over a decade that I've had authentic tacos. My son & I took the REM all the way from the south shore to Montreal today then transferred to the subway to try this place. My son is ten & has never had authentic Mexican cuisine.
We shared three types of tacos: The Beef biria, the carnitas, & the pastor, also we shared a serving of freshly made tortilla chips with guacamole. We each had a bottle of pop: mango soda, & pineapple soda. They put two big squeeze bottles of sauces on the table for us to try, one orange & spicy, the other a mild pale green sauce tasting of cilantro & lime. I put a ton of the green sauce on the pastor, very good.
Everything was amazing. The birria tacos & the guacamole were our favourites.
We went around 3:30 pm on a Wednesday in July. It was very relaxed & quiet. The atmosphere is clean, comfortable & VERY beautifully & brightly decorated. The staff were friendly & very helpful when we were deciding on what to order. Hours later, we are still talking about it. Can't wait to go back! Thank you Tacos Frida team/family!
Jul 22, 2026
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Delicious flavourful tacos & agua jamaica. Should have ordered the large guacamole, too tasty! A busy neighbourhood spot with friendly staff & lively decor. Muchisimas gracias.
Loved the food & service. The chicken, beef, shrimp tacos all crazy delicious 😋 the spicy tamarind margarita yummy 😍 service is perfect, kind & lovely people.
Used to be my go to but after a recent visit, found that the plates were not as good. They mixed up our drinks order, service was good but under average. The tacos were ok but far from being exceptional.
A FANTASTIC MEXICAN RESTO! A DENIFITION! REAL MEXICAN CUISINE AT YOUR TABLE! A ++++ WE'VE TRIED OTHER TACO RESTO'S! BUT NO COMPETION!! HOME STYLE REAL DELI TOUCH!! I TRIED THE NEIGHBOR !! VICTOR TACO & A REAL DISAPPOINTMENT .. UNFORTUNATELY!! BUT FRIDA A DEFINITE No. 1 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Had been before & enjoyed with my family. This time was a disaster unfortunately. Was there with my wife & youngest child. We waited for about 40 minutes for a table which was fine. When we finally sat down & ordered they had no more birria tacos which was fine although it was only around 7 :15. This can happen. What we were not expecting was to be served our main course without receiving our appetizers. When I asked if we could please get our appetizers first they brought the food back towards the kitchen & turned right around saying there was no room to put our mains on the side while we waited for our apps & ate them. They said they just brought everything out despite our clear communication that we did not want our main course yet, & went back into the kitchen & brought back both the appetizers & main course all at once. The experience got outrageous when Leonardo the manager came to the table to tell us that it is not his fault nor the servers fault because the kitchen is busy. When I mentioned I have not written a review before but would, he told me that this did not matter to him. They are too busy anyways with all the takeout, dine in & Uber Eats. He said they have so many reviews that mine does not matter. Made me feel even smaller as a customer, & more that it was my privilege to be there, rather than being treated like a customer, or even like a person. Extremely unfortunate that Leonardo feels this way. My 10 year old was not all that impressed with his attitude & disrespect. The food is decent enough but honestly there are so many other Mexican restaurants now in the city that I definitely won't have to feel the need to go back here for a visit.
Lovely wife & I haveeento this little taco place & have had a wonderful time on both occasions.
The only disappointment we encountered was a shortage of the dessert item we wanted.
But everything else was great.
The service was on point, & the food delicious.
We recently visited Tacos Frida & overall had a pleasant experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful, cozy, & has a lovely atmosphere. The service was good, & the staff was very friendly & attentive throughout our visit.
The food is definitely not bad at all, but I do have a few comments. To start, we ordered a small pozole, which was absolutely delicious & served in a very generous portion - easily a 10/10. We also had a small tortilla soup, which was equally delicious. We ordered guacamole with tortilla chips as well, but I found it a bit pricey considering the amount served.
Now, moving on to the main dishes. In terms of flavor, everything was very tasty, & we weren't disappointed by the taste of anything we ordered. However, I was a little disappointed by the portion sizes in relation to the prices. I ordered the cochinita plate, which came with rice, avocado, & beans. Again, the flavor was very good, but for the price, I expected a bit more food. The burrito was another disappointment in terms of size, as it was quite small. We also tried the gringas, which were okay.
For dessert, we originally wanted the chocoflan, but unfortunately it wasn't available, so we ordered the tres leches cake instead. In my opinion, it was a little too sweet. On the other hand, the churros were absolutely delicious!
Overall, we enjoyed our visit. The food is flavorful, the atmosphere is inviting, & the service is excellent. I just think some of the portion sizes could be improved to better match the prices.
