Tacos tend to steal the spotlight — and fair enough, they’re the best. We’ll still be showing up at some of our go-to taco spots, just ordering something a little less expected. Toronto’s Mexican food scene has way more to offer. This week, we’re diving into the dishes that don’t always get the same love, but absolutely should. If you’re craving Mexican and feel like switching it up, these spots are definitely worth trying.
Las Compas - Burrito
Credit: @loscompastacos
La Nayarita - Beef Tiradito
Credit: @lanayarita.mxfood
Quetzal - Carne Cruda Veracruzana
Credit: @quetzaltoronto
Puerto Bravo - Rainbow Tiradito
Credit: @puertobravo.to
Casa Madera - Grilled Crab Legs
Credit: @thecasamadera
Seven Lives - Smoked Steelhead Dip
Credit: @sevenlivesto
El Catrin - Molcajete
Credit: @elcatrinca
La Carnita - Eight Spice Tiger Shrimp
Credit: @la_carnita
Silent H - Betables Quemados Y Ponche
Credit: @silenth.to
Chula Taberna Mexicana - Mexican Street Corn
Credit: @chulatabernamexicana
Atomic 10 - Birria Ramen
Credit: @_atomic10
Playa Cabana - Churros (for dessert, duh)
Credit: @playacabana