Tacos Tin Tan

Moi

4.0

The flavour of the food is good. Liked the guacamole & the birria tacos, but I have little tolerance for oily foods so it made me gag a bit. Thats just me though. If you want to try this place, then I recommend it.

Deborah

5.0

We sat outside & enjoyed a delicious dinner. We started with guacamole which was perfect after we added their spicy sauce!
I had the birria tacos & they deserve a 10/10. Their margaritas were good too.

T.

5.0

We only had 2 starters, but we very much enjoyed our time on the terrace. & the staff is very nice. I highly recommend the guacamole!

The

4.0

Overall Impression:

I've walked by Taco Tin Tan thousands of times.

Seriously.

For years it's been one of those places I pass almost daily heading to & from the gym, always glancing inside with curiosity, but somehow the timing never lined up.

Finally, on an absolutely glorious spring afternoon around 3 PM, the moment arrived.

My wife & I were wandering back from Mile End while St-Denis was closed off for a comic art festival. The terraces at Taco Tin Tan were absolutely bopping with energy & people enjoying the weather. The whole place felt alive.

That was enough for me.
I finally said:

'Today's the day.'

What I Liked:

The atmosphere immediately pulls you in.

They have two separate terraces:

* one directly on the street,
* & another attached to the front of the building.

Both looked fantastic, but we opted to sit inside where it was quieter & where my wife's aggressively pale complexion could avoid turning into a rotisserie chicken under the afternoon sun.

The food itself was genuinely good.

We ordered:

* guacamole to start,
* mushroom & pineapple tacos,
* & pollo tacos.

The guacamole absolutely stole the show.

Honestly, it may have been the best guacamole either of us has had. Fresh, bright, perfectly textured, topped with tomato, onion, & radish, served alongside excellent house-made tortilla chips.

We demolished it.

Completely.

Unfortunately… we also managed to finish the entire guacamole before our drinks even arrived, which kind of summarizes the service experience overall.

The tacos themselves were fresh & enjoyable. Not life-changing'best taco of my existence' territory, but definitely solid & satisfying.

Atmosphere & Vibe:

This place absolutely nails the visual vibe.

Inside, it feels warm, lively, & authentically inspired without crossing into over-designed'theme restaurant' territory. The music, colours, energy, & open-front layout all work together really well.

& on a sunny day with St-Denis buzzing outside?
The whole experience feels very Montréal summer.

The crowd was a mix of:

* couples,
* friends hanging out,
* festival foot traffic,
* & neighbourhood locals.

Exactly the kind of energy you want from a casual taco spot.

Now unfortunately… this is where the service issue becomes impossible to ignore.

After being seated, we waited roughly:

* 15 minutes before anyone returned,
* no drink order,
* no water,
* no acknowledgment.

I was personally ready to leave after about 10 minutes, but my wife convinced me to give it a little longer.

Right as I was preparing to stand up & walk out, the server finally arrived & apologized before taking our order.

The frustrating part wasn't that anyone was rude.
They weren't.

Everyone was friendly enough.

The issue was simply inattentiveness & pacing throughout the meal:

* long waits for drinks,
* long waits between courses,
* long waits for the bill.

At multiple points it felt like we had simply disappeared from the restaurant's awareness.

Closing:

Overall, I'm glad I finally stopped into Taco Tin Tan.

The food was good.
The guacamole was exceptional.
The atmosphere was fantastic.

But the service unfortunately held the experience back quite a bit.

That said, I'd still absolutely give it another shot because there's enough good here to make me want to come back. I'm hoping this visit was more of an'overwhelmed busy day' situation rather than the norm.

Because if the service matched the quality of the atmosphere & food?
This place could easily become one of my regular Montréal stops.

Jacques

5.0

Nourriture & service exceptionnels. Nous avons commandé le Gobernador & le Birria, ainsi que l'entrée de guacamole & deux aguas frescas (horchata & mango). Les tacos étaient savoureux, juteux, & délicieux. Nous y retournerons sûrement!

N.B. On nous a demandé si on voulait du fromage avec les Birria, mais on nous a pas prévenus que c'était $3 d'extra.

Gabriela

2.0

Fuimos por primera vez ayer… Nos dieron mesa adentro, el calor era insoportable y no tenían aire acondicionado.
Ordenamos guacamole, el cual estaba muy rico.
Después de un rato nos cambiaron a una mesa de la terraza, nos llevaron la comida 50 minutos después, las bebidas llegaron a la mitad de la comida, a pesar de que las estuvimos pidiendo.
Cuando nos sirvieron, no llevaron salsa, ni limones, los pedí dos veces, después de esperar otros 20 minutos, me tuve que levantar y pedirlos en la barra.
La comida estaba bien, pero el servicio fue terrible 😰 y eso que ni siquiera estaba lleno 🫠

Kanelle

5.0

Les portions sont généreuses & le guacamole était frais. Je recommande vivement les tacos à la crevette en beignet ! Très bon rapport qualité prix.

Renee

5.0

Delicious food! The guacamole was so fresh, & the fish tacos were especially delicious. Atmosphere was comfortable, & everyone was very friendly.

Jason

5.0

Food was fresh & tasty, especially the guacamole.

Liliankuan

5.0

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.