El catrin reviews

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El catrin reviews

This article was published more than 10 years ago. Some information may no longer be current. Early last spring a pair of Mexican chefs began selling "Canadian" dishes from a food truck in Mexico City. The stunt was funded by Ottawa to promote commodity food exporters, if not our culinary brand, exactly — the last thing Canada's destination restaurants need is for the world to think Canadians spend our days eating factory-farm-to-fork meat pies, and cooked-from-frozen French fries topped with pizza cheese. This being an official Can-con effort, I assume the truck also blasted a screeching hellscape soundtrack of Celine Dion and Nickelback tunes. Which brings us to The Distillery District's new El Catrin, the most drop-jaw beautiful Mexican restaurant ever to open in the city, and according to the company's pre-opening hype, the place that would finally introduce Toronto to authentic their word Mexican food. Out front, the sprawling cobblestone patio is equally breathtaking, warmed by a fire that ushers from an enormous Corten steel bowl. The patio is strung with oversized chandeliers that seem to float above the tables, against the flicker of firelight and the evening sky. Inside and out, these are spaces to revel in. Yet if you were expecting something more complex than substandard tacos and the odd, Frenchified take on tostadas, you might come away disappointed. With a few notable exceptions, what turns up on the two-month-old hotspot's plates is "different" only for its frugality of imagination and crushing mediocrity.

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The subject is their father, sporting a pencil-thin mustache, his eyebrows cocked, as if he were appraising the carnitas coming out of the kitchen. The chalkboard lists various guisados, or stew meats, and other proteins — most of which can be served with rice and beans or as sandwiches. But these fillings are better when cradled in corn tortillas. These are exciting times in White Center , which has seen a surge of shiny new bars and bistros pop up in the last three years. El Catrin sits off the main drag at White Center Plaza, where a spray-painted memorial of a murder victim remains drawn next to the front door. As business decisions go, that might not have been the best way to drum up customers.

El catrin reviews

We serve the best authentic, traditional and modern Mexican cuisine in Toronto. We've also got the largest tequila and mezcal collection in the country. Our patio is the number one in the city. Our ambiance is unparalleled, our service goes above and beyond; El Catrin is an experience, not just a meal out. We will hold your table for 15 minutes. If you will be later than 15 minutes, please give us a call. Skip to main content Skip to footer. Previous Next.

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We dined alfresco as it was a nice evening. Michael R. Jul 25, It has been some time since I've been blown away by food at a restaurant. Dining in Toronto. The haddock tasted exactly like Captain High Liner fish sticks. Was still decent but just not the best. The owner was very attentive. I will find out soon and report back. Which brings us to The Distillery District's new El Catrin, the most drop-jaw beautiful Mexican restaurant ever to open in the city, and according to the company's pre-opening hype, the place that would finally introduce Toronto to authentic their word Mexican food. If you haven't been already, don't bother. We ordered a number of dishes including the green salad with crickets that was good but left a bad taste in my mouth. The outdoor patio had it all - great weather, twinkly lights, gorgeous people and party music.

Everyone is Welcome. El Catrin Mexican restaurant is a family driven restaurant where the thing that matters most is you! El catrin refers to men who had a certain ancestry and socioeconomic level, which was notable in the expensive clothing they wore, imitating the high lineage of Europe.

People Also Viewed. Oh boy, where do I start See all photos from Bojan P. We also got the octopus tostadas, which was very delicious. Place was busy but not crazy for a Sunday evening. Get directions. Subscribers who are logged in to their Globe account can post comments on most articles. My wife and I went in to get a table, the hostess said 15 minutes meanwhile we…" read more. The service is good, the owner was there all the time. See all photos from Rob C. Nov 28, I took no pictures of the entrees because the food was pretty forgettable.