Native Tongues Taqueria - Victoria Park

235 12 Ave SW, Calgary
(403) 263-9444

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Nachos and Guacamole and Chips
Assorted Tacos De Guisados
Salsa Tasting and Chips
Chips and Guacamole
Barbacoa De Cordero
Chilaquiles Verdes
Flan A la Mexicana
Side Birria Broth
Pork Belly Pibil
Chicken & Donuts

Menu

Entradas
Chips & Guacamole
made in the kitchen
Chips & Salsa Fresca
tomato, onion, cilantro salsa
Salsa Tasting
morita, fresca, macha, serrano emulsion, habanera
Ensalada Verde
romaine lettuce, kale, avocado, crispy chickpeas, creamy cilantro dressing
Chilaquiles
totopos, salsa verde or morita, fresca, crema, queso fresco
Papas Fritas
creamer potatoes, garlic aioli, bacon, queso fresco, green onions
Esquites
sweet corn, herb oil, garlic aioli, queso fresco, chile crumble

Burritos
Birria Burrito
flour tortilla, braised beef, adobo, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca.
Carnitas Burrito
flour tortilla, confit pork, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca.
Cochinita Pibil Burrito
flour tortilla, braised pork with achiote, adobo, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca.
Frijoles Burrito
flour tortilla, refried beans, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca.
Hongos Burrito
flour tortilla, mushrooms, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca.
Carne Asada Burrito
flour tortilla, grilled striploin, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca.
Pollo Asado Burrito
flour tortilla, grilled marinated chicken thigh, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca.

Papas Norteñas
Papas Sencillas
baked potato 1/ butter, crema, gouda, mozzarella, bacon, green onion, tortillas & salsa
Papas Alambre
baked potato 1/ butter, crema, gouda, mozzarella, bacon, green onion, carne asada, poblano, guacamole, tortillas & salsa
Papas Mar y Tierra
baked potato 1/ butter, crema, gouda, mozzarella, bacon, green onion, carne asada, prawns in salsa macha, tortillas & salsa
Papas Esquites
baked potato 1/ butter, crema, gouda, mozzarella, bacon, green onion, braised corn, salsa macha, queso fresco, tortillas & salsa

Tacos
Birria Taco
braised beef, adobo, red onion
Carnitas Taco
confit pork, onions en escabeche
Cochinita Pibil Taco
braised pork, achiote, pickled onion
Frijoles y Panela Taco
refried beans, crema, queso fresco, onion, cilantro.
Vegan Birria Taco
oyster mushrooms, chile adobo, red onions
Hongos Taco
locally cultivated mushrooms, kale, crema, queso fresco, onion
Carne Asada Taco
Alberta grown grilled steak, guacasalsa, salsa taquera
Pollo Asado Taco
mustard marinated chicken thigh, guacasalsa, salsa taquera
Pork Belly Taco
grilled pork belly, charred pineapple, pickled red onion
Taco de Pescado
fried snapper, chipotle mayonesa, ensalada de col, salsa fresca

Con Queso
Quesabirria
braised beef in adobo, salsa taquera, onion, cilantro, birria broth
Veggie Quesabirria
oyster mushroom in adobo, guacamole, salsa taquera
Alambre
carne asada, poblano, caramelized onion, bacon, guacamole, onion, cilantro
Mar y Tierra
carne asada, prawns in salsa macha, guacamole

Tortas y Mas
Torta
crispy bolillo, refritos, guacamole, salsa taquera, onion, cilantro, choice of protein
Hamburguesa
the works, served w/ potato chips & hot sauce
Torta Ahogada
drowned in our signature salsa morita with your choice of protein, crema, onions en escabeche, chiles toreados

Guarniciones
Something Hot
Serrano Emulsion
Salsa Habanera
Salsa Morita
Salsa Fresca
Salsa Roja
Salsa Verde
Salsa Macha
Crema
Refritos
Side Guacamole
4 Tortillas
Tortilla Chips
Rice
1/2 Avocado

Postres
Donas
original glazed donut
Flan
mexican style flan, coconut, almond, plantain, cocoa nibs

Bebidas
Mexican Cola
Diet Coke
Squirt
Topo Chico
Jarritos Guava
Jarritos Mandarin
Jarritos Pineapple
Root Beer
Agua Fresca
Annex Ginger Beer
Horchata
Cafechata

Alcohol
Margarita T.O.
Classic Lime Margarita - 5ozReady to drink! Pour over ice and enjoy!Glass Bottle (17% ABV)
Mezcalgarita T.O.
Classic Lime Mezcalgarita - 5ozReady to drink! Pour over ice and enjoy!Glass Bottle (20% ABV)
Margarita Growler
Classic Lime Margarita - 1LReady to drink!~8 individual servingsPour over ice and enjoy!Glass Bottle (17% ABV)
House Red Btl
13.5% Producer - Merayo Grape - Mencia Region - Bierzo Vibrant and clear purplish red colour.Intense bouquet, very fresh with predominantly berry and floral violet notes Powerful and sweet on the palate. Spacious, fresh and creamy. The tannins are ripe and rounded. Reappearance of berry, ripe fruit, and floral as well as spicy notes. Long, persistent finish.
House White Btl
13.5% Producer - Ernesto del Palacio Grape - Verdejo / Malvasia Country - Spain "Fruity nose of sliced apples, guavas, pineapples, lemons, and and passion fruits. Some honeysuckle and jasmine. It's medium to full bodied." - 90 points, James Suckling
Single Corona
4.6%
Single Modelo Especial
4.5%
Single Negra Modelo
5.3%
Single Corona Sunbrew
0.0%
6PK Corona
4.6%
6PK Modelo Especial
4.5%
6PK Negra Modelo
5.3%
6PK Corona Sunbrew
0.0%

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Recent Reviews

Experience was great, except for one issue. I booked a table for 7 for my birthday, and when we arrived, they informed us we had to be out within 2 hours instead of the 3 hours that is agreed upon when booking online (reservation time is baswd on party size). Near the end of the 2 hours they began rushing my group from the table, which didn't feel very welcoming.
October 2025
First timer at Native Tongue. I've heard nothing but great things about it - and I wasn't disappointed. Great food-great ambience-fun place! As I don't dine out a lot, prices always freak me out abit. The food cost is very reasonable however, the drinks are the expensive part. Delicious-but expensive. Will definitely go back there though.
October 2025
All the tacos are good, they aren't LA tacos by any means but I would say they are the best in Calgary. The service is consistently good and the staff are friendly. The guac is heavier on the lime, which I love. I wish the portion of it was a bit more generous. I'd be happy to pay a bit more for a bit more guac! As I said, this place has the best tacos in the city.
October 2025

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Native Tongues Taqueria - Victoria Park

235 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1H7
(403) 263-9444