Diners describe Tacos Tin Tan as a lively spot with authentic Mexican flavors, standout birria tacos and other favorites like fish and al pastor, and a menu that shines especially for brunch and bold drinks. The vibes are warm and colorful with friendly staff most of the time, and many customers praise fresh guacamole, good mezcals, and creative twists on classics. However, some visits have fallen short with slow or uneven service, delays in taking orders, and in a few cases small portions or bland elements for the price. Several tasters note that portions can feel tight for the cost, and a few cases mention changes to recipes that affected the overall experience. Overall for taco lovers the place remains a major draw with consistently strong flavors and a welcoming atmosphere, though expectations around portion size and service quality can vary by visit.
This was probably really good years ago but it's fallen off since.. every single item had dry meat making them hard to chew & swallow & even the limes were dry.
I got the all pastor & pollo tacos.
On the bright side, they don't skimp on the meat & they have decent drinks. You won't be leaving this place hungry.
Un endroit agréable pour passer un bon moment seul ou accompagné en dégustant de la cuisine mexicaine. Je suis Mexicain & je peux confirmer que les tacos al pastor sont vraiment délicieux, surtout accompagnés d'une bonne michelada. Les sauces sont aussi très bonnes. Le service est excellent & les serveuses sont très sympathiques. Je recommande cet endroit !
Oct 20, 2025
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Pros: Great service, cute decorations & atmosphere.
Cons: the food was bland & lacked flavour. The consomé for the Birria Tacos was questionable, it seemed more of a beef broth… The Al Pastor meat was dry.
I would give this place 12 stars if I could. Perfect portions, amazing flavours, great drinks! Highly recommend the birria tacos & the Al pastor tacos. Great ambiance, music, & overall vibes. Would come back in a heart beat.
My husband, my 6 year old son & I had dinner at Tin Tan last night. What an amazing evening! Everyone, especially the woman who looked after us was so friendly & lovely. She was so sweet to our little guy & considerate when recommending something for him to eat. The tacos were absolutely delicious, especially the Al Pastor & Birria. It felt like being back in Mexico. Perfect atmosphere. A casual, cozy place & really festive. Will definitely recommend!
Dec 20, 2024
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Great option for Mexican food in Montreal! I got the Mezcal Mango which was very yummy & the carnitas tacos. The portion sizes were on the smaller size for the price but the meat was so juicy & flavorful that it was worth it! Friends tried the cactus leaf tacos, shrimp tacos, & tacos al pastor & all were very good.
Love their decor's displayed & atmosphere....not big shop but very comfy place. Ordered their guacamole, taco birria, al pastor & fish ....taste really good & the generous filling making four of us adults felt so full. The best Mexican tacos in Saint Denis Street.
Birria tacos were mind blowingly good! Al pastor was also good but birria is next level. Service is good. Atmosphere is nice & cozy. Margarita was not worth the price.
The place had a really nice vibe to it... The server was very nice as well... We had fish , shrimp, al pastor & carnitas.... All of them tasted really nice... The server gave us extra onions as well... I would say it was a little costly on pricing...
Sep 23, 2024
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We ended up there by chance; the terrace we initially wanted to go to was full, but we were not disappointed! Their terrace overlooking Rue Saint-Denis was charming, the service was quick & courteous, the food was good, & the portions were generous. The cocktails were great, the ceviche fish was fresh, & the guacamole was, of course, delicious. As for the tacos, we chose the Al Pastor & Birria; both were good, but not exceptional. Overall, it is a nice little place 🙃🌮
We ordered guacamole, tacos de birria, gobernador, de pastor, horchata, a beer, & a margarita. The prices are high compared to other Mexican restaurants, offering less value for the cost. The birria tacos are recommended, & the gobernador tacos are good but very small, more like appetizers. The guacamole is overpriced & not well prepared.
The tacos have a fusion of flavour, first with the sweetness of the pineapple, the sourness of the lime, the spiciness of the sauce & the saltiness of the meat. When I came in 2021 to tacos tin tan I remember it being the best tacos in town. I came back to try it out & I was rather disappointed with the tenderness of the meat. The chicken tasted really dry & the al pastor did not have much flavour as I expected. With a lot of added sauce, the tacos became delicious. I also did not feel full after the meal that costed 16$ per plate. I still enjoyed the meal, because the taco shell tasted fresh & homemade.
Tacos de sabor regular, el servicio, aunque la mesera fué muy amable, traían una plática ruidosa y se olvidaron de que era el único cliente, el pastor podría estar mejor, la música de corridos a un volumen alto, pueden mejorar en representar México, no volveré.
We were a little bit disappointed with the amount of guac given, especially considering it was $12, & it wasn't anything special. However the tacos were delightful! The fish tacos were perfectly fried & the texture was super light - with the addition of their spicy salsa the combination was perfection! The marinade on the el pastor & chicken tacos were also delicious. I would recommend if you're looking for tacos in Montreal, however be aware of the price ($5 per taco).
We had the birria & al pastor tacos. Both were delicious. The ambience is quirky but comfortable. The only negative was the cocktail - got the mango Mezcal & was not impressed by it.
