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Tacos Lakalaka

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
4.2$$
OPEN12 pm - 2 am
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Tacos Lakalaka Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Authentic Mexican restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, tacos and specialties, cocktails, beers, and live music on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:00 PM.

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Reviews for Tacos Lakalaka

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on Google4.2 (900+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Overall, Lakalaka is praised for a festive Mexican vibe, a broad menu and flavorful dishes like birria, fajitas and chilaquiles, with many visitors enjoying generous portions, tasty drinks, and a lively atmosphere that makes it a popular spot for celebrations. The food is frequently described as delicious and authentic, though some items suffer from issues like over salted tacos or lack of seasoning in guacamole, and a few delivery orders arrive with overcooked noodles or mismatched dishes. Service is generally positive, with attentive, friendly staff helping create a welcoming mood, but several reviews mention inconsistencies, occasional rude or overwhelmed behavior, and occasional language barriers. The loud live music and bustling nights can be vibrant but also hard to chat over. Price to value is debated, with some diners feeling the portions or prices don’t align, while others find the cocktails, atmosphere, and overall experience worth it. Nostalgia for the pre-change era appears in some comments, yet Lakalaka remains a well-liked, energetic spot with a terrace, good drinks, and a party ready ambience.
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Lakalaka had a great, unique Mexican vibe tucked away right in Montreal. They had tons of food options including authentic Mexican dishes & fusion dishes. They had a huge cocktail menu offering sizes from a normal glass, to a comically large martini glass, all the way up to a huge self serve cylinder with a spout. They shot flights are served on home made airplane platters painted to match the restaurant

Not only was the food fairly priced the staff made you feel like you were part of the family, joking & bringing the party to you. A great vibe for a Friday night!

Oct 4, 2025
on Google

Cool little stop for lunch with a Mexican vibe.

Sep 27, 2025
on Google

Great food authentic mexican good with great taste & mostly great vibes! Try it out!!

Sep 6, 2025
on Google

Immaculate vibes. Went for a date. Came back with my family. Thanks a lot!

Sep 6, 2025
on Google

The food was awesome & the restaurant had a very well curated vibe. My server fabi was great, service was on point & attentive.

Aug 30, 2025
on Google

Excelent place to have fun & enjoy the vibes

Apr 25, 2025
on Google

Walked in randomly at night & the vibe was nice. Danced with one of the waiters, everyone was having a great time & the Margaritas were massive & strong lol

Jul 3, 2024
on Google

Super delicious, the servings of everything we had were really generous almost too big! Will be back for sure! It looked a little loud for me inside but the vibe seemed real fun & great to experience from the patio.

May 18, 2024
on Google

A great place to celebrate any special occasion with delicious food & a great & nice environment, The impeccable service & genuine hospitality elevate each visit, this gem is where it's at for good food, good vibes, & good times

Apr 15, 2024
on Google

The food was so good. Loved the vibe there as well. We tried the beef tacos & beef fajita & it was amazing

Feb 27, 2024
on Google