One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
The Con Mi Taco team's new home, and one of Avenue's best new restaurants of 2025. Small, romantic and Tulum-pretty, with tacos you won't find anywhere else in the city.
Must try: The Salsa Flight, Birria Taco, Korean Fish Taco, Queso Fundido (served with warm tortillas).
3429 22 St SW · Map for Masa Mama
Making waves since 2015, now with four locations, with a rustic cantina feel, authentic Mexican cooking and some of the city's best agave cocktails. Many feature mezcal, tequila's smokier brother. Grab a few small plates, or come with friends for the family-style tacos al carbon.
Must try: Carnitas Tacos, Mushroom Tacos, Fish Torta, a Coconut Margarita.
Erin's tip: Save room for the donut.
It's hard to go to Añejo without spotting a few first dates, and why not? Eclectic and romantic, dim lighting, and margaritas that go down a little too easy.
Must try: The guacamole, made fresh at your table, any of the tacos, and the chili coconut margarita if you're feeling adventurous.
Pro tip: Book ahead on Fridays and weekends. It fills up fast, especially once patio season starts.
2116 4 St SW · Map for Añejo
This cozy, hip spot has everything you want from a cantina: classic Mexican dishes, great cocktails, a serious tequila list and a killer patio. What's better than people watching on 17th with a cold margarita in hand?
Must try: Tableside guacamole, Fish Tacos.
Pro tip: Happy hour is the time to go.
723 17 Ave SW · Map for Blanco Cantina
A cozy, homey spot on 17th where Mexican street food meets slushy drinks. Small room, big portions, and margaritas people keep calling the best in the city.
Must try: Carnitas Tacos, Birria Enchiladas, a Guava Margarita.
Pro tip: Closed Mondays.
1309 17 Ave SW · Map for Chilitos Taberna
Formerly Madison's 1212, tucked just off 9th Ave in the heart of Inglewood. A craft nacho bar with quirky, delicious nachos (obviously), poke bowls and salads, plus local beer. Weekend brunch too.
Must try: The Poke Nachos, or the "Like a Mac" nachos if you've ever wanted a Big Mac on a chip.
1212 9 Ave SE · Map for Madi's 12|12
One of the most authentic Mexican experiences in the city. A little family-run gem with a big menu and great prices. Once you're hooked, you'll be bragging to your friends about your new favourite spot.
Must try: Birria Nachos, QuesaBirria with consommé, Pollo al Pastor Tacos.
Pro tip: Don't let the strip-mall location fool you.
3725 Fonda Way SE, plus Macleod Trail · Map for Tacos Mexico
A colourful Kensington taqueria that feels like Mexico the second you walk in. Fresh, fast and easy on the wallet, with two house salsas: green for medium, orange if you mean it.
Must try: Birria Tacos, Chorizo Tacos, a Burrito or Quesadilla.
Pro tip: Open daily from 11, so it works for lunch as well as taco night.
1414 Kensington Rd NW · Map for Tu Taco
A bright, cozy cantina near the Saddledome with authentic Mexican cooking, warm service and the odd live singer to set the mood. Come hungry and order to share.
Must try: The Steak Birria, the Nachos, Pozole, a Horchata.
Pro tip: Open daily from 11, so it's an easy pick before a Flames game.
227 11 Ave SE · Map for Birria Cantina