42 Best Mexican Restaurants in Ottawa

“Amazing overall experience. it started with a new drink they launched tonight. I think it was called mañana - a must try! The squid was delicious! the tacos were great - my favorite was the pork belly! And the guacamole is always fantastic here! Thank you!!!“

“Very happy to have found Torta Boyz simply walking around Chinatown. Small building nestled on a residential street.

Limited seating inside, but some tables on the terrace almost double the dinning space. It's a popular stop, so definitely recommended to make a reservation ahead to avoid the long waiting list. Bustling and vibrant atmosphere with friendly service.

The asada fries with barbacoa de res and the watermelon mojito were delicious. The tinga de pollo torta and pastor torta were so flavourful and juicy. The portions are big and perfect for sharing, or bringing back home in doggy bag.“

“Excellent food and service.“

“Great! Really good food. So good.“

“I sadly didn't get to eat here. I was lost without my phone and a person who worked there helped me, like we were best friends. He handed me his phone so I could write down directions, without worry, and was incredibly kind to me. If the food is half as good as the people who work there, you should check this place out! :) thank you for helping me and being a good person. It means more than I can say and I wish you health, happiness, and great success. :)“

“Great! Really good food. So good.“

“I took my grand children here for a healthy $5.95 lunch! Burrito, salsa and chips, and a drink. They both ate everything.“

“Best burrito joint in ottawa, this is a must place to eat everyone and if your never tried it then get ready to have your socks blown off!!!!“

“Extremely tasty Mexican food, I'm always on the lookout for great Mexican restaurants here in Canada and Ahora doesn't disappoint, from the bright vibrant atmosphere to the tasty salsa's, I am extremely pleased, I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“We had to come twice during our stay. It was so good. We had the burritos, the quesadillas, and the tacos, and every single dish was a hit with our family. We regularly enjoy Mexican and press our own tortillas at home, so we hold things to a high standard in this place, exceeded expectations. It's a market stall with nice tables surrounding it, but the service was incredible. They would come and check on us, opening our jarritos with a bottle opener, making sure we knew about the salsa bar and how to help ourselves.

Really fun spot.“

“This place has great margaritas and the service was second to none
Don’t listen to the shitty reviews they are full if it 😎 this place has the best foid best service and is a pleasure to enjoy a great meal with friends and company“

“I had a fantastic experience here, thanks to Karan and nimrat who went above and beyond while serving us delicious quesadillas. Their friendly approach stood out and made our visit memorable. Karan and Nimrat ‘s excellent service is a big reason why i will be returning . Highly appreciated .
Thankyou both !“

“Taco 🌮 Tuesdays are a great deal. Chicken or beef, both are delicious. Everything is very fresh. The tortilla soup is epic, it's my favourite. They are easy to find, have ample parking, as well as picnic tables if you want to eat there. Fast, efficient, and the food is made by a man who is as talented as he is kind.“

“Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish!! The food was so impressive and flavourful!! Highly recommend!! Today was my first visit and it definately won’t be my last!!!“

“Had just the best, freshest dinner this week there . The staff are so helpful and it was fun getting to have a “ bowl” with exactly what you want to eat! The owner was actually there very pleasant man. Interesting and truly a delight. I never heard of this place or been there and I’m really really happy I found out about it. I’ll be back for sure.. thank you Mad Radish for a healthy great dinner at a reasonable price.“

“Yummy taco lunch & friendly service on Cinco de Mayo.“

“This place is AMAZING! Fantastic food, and such great karaoke in Spanish and English! Fun crowd, with everyone singing and dancing… made even greater by amazing authentic Mexican food! Served LATE! Ottawa’s best kept secret? I will definitely be come back and recommend this place for a great time!“

“Love Banditos. Great food. Sweet potato fries are awesome.“

“service and food was very good,we were served my the owner Marco .A very lovely man warm and welcoming. a must try!!!“

“The food is basically top notch for Mexican food in the city. So wholesome it makes you feel like you're eating grandmas meals. Amazing food. An absolute must for any Ottawa resident“

“Simply the best! ❤️ Food is awesome and music is great! Service is excellent; staff are always friendly. Highly recommend this nice little spot.“

“Great! Really good food. So good.“

“Meilleur grill mexicain que jai manger! Portion plus que généreuse! Saveur excellente! Prix abordable! Je suis devenu accro à ce resto hahaha“

“Terrible customer service! Our waitress was to busy chatting it up with her coworkers. We sat and waited a long while for our waitress. I eventually had to speak to another waitress so we could get the rest of our order and bill. It's was our first time there and our last! It's really unfortunate because the food was pretty good! Aldo the waitress was?suppose to bring us free chips and dip while we waited on our food and she never brough it to our table...“

“Hola muy buen lugar Exquisito ‼️✌️😘“

“Last night my daughters and I were blessed to have the opportunity to have experienced going to Yakko Takko. It was a very welcoming delightful fun personalized experience. Not only is the idea of a taco truck genius but he has made this an experience. Personalizing meals to the level of spice and taking the time to make sure u enjoy ur meal. Hot 1-10??? My girls and I got 3-5. Thank goodness. Mucho caliente!!! I highly recommend this amazing Hidden gem and beauty in the heart of hintonburgh!!! Right beside dollarama on somerset but look up!“

“Great! Really good food. So good.“

“Great! Really good food. So good.“

“Best burrito joint in ottawa, this is a must place to eat everyone and if your never tried it then get ready to have your socks blown off!!!!“

“My first time there and definitely will not be my last. Best Mexican food outside of Mexico. Friendly staff. Not busy when I got there very quiet, which was nice and relaxing“

“My family has been coming to the restaurant for years and never failed us in atmosphere and delicious flavourable food. Friendly staff and always good value. We keep coming for more!“

“Dixa and Tejal are the sweetest people there, everyone is always friendly and welcoming and the food is great! I love going to see them just because they remember me and make it so personable“

“Si Senor is by far the most authentic Mexican food you will find in Ottawa. Hugo prepares his own delicious recipes and a lot of love goes into every one of the dishes you can taste here. I highly recommend visiting any of his locations, excellent service!“

“Best burrito joint in ottawa, this is a must place to eat everyone and if your never tried it then get ready to have your socks blown off!!!!“

“My friend and I went here tonight for the first time. I had Butter chicken tacos,and my friend had Chicken salad, food was delicious. Service was excellent. We will definitely be back. Hopefully they get their liquor licence soon and business picks up,as it’s a great spot for dinner. I would highly recommend it.“

“Great service - the staff were super nice and really fast. The quality of food was awesome too, and they didn't hold back on the meat like other places do. The seating areas are very comfortable and the washrooms very clean. Salsas are fresh and with spicy options, though not the hottest options around if that's your thing. This will be my new go-to chain for burritos and the like :) Highly recommended.“

“I caught up with an old friend today for lunch and we couldn't have picked a better restaurant. The food was delicious and the margaritas amazing - both the regular one and the strawberry one. The decor is charming, fun and colourful. Our server took good care of us. We will definitely be back!“

“Thank you so much for catering our Wedding on Saturday! We loved the tacos and fries, and our guests did too! The guests that have never had them before, will sure CRAVE them from here on out!! Highly recommend Crave Tacos for any small or Large event! We are so happy we decided to go with the Taco truck. Was a huge hit!“

“Great food, beautiful view! We sat on the patio for lunch. We ordered the fish tacos and pollo chicken tacos. They were fresh and delicious! The service was friendly and fast. Would recommend! It was our first time eating here and we will return!“

“They make fantastic burritos. What is different about their buriritis from other restaurants is that they cook the ingredients in the back before preparing it. This allows for a fresh and great tasting experience. Their tofu burrito is highly recommended.“

“A must stop every time we are in Ottawa. Have been coming here for over 20 years and don’t miss one of our meals at Zak’s!“