The Mule Hamilton in Hamilton

41 King William St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A2, Canada

★★★★★
(3808 reviews)
Categories: Taco restaurant Bar Cocktail bar Gluten-free restaurant

About

Hi, my name is The Mule. I love chef-inspired tacos, cult classics, tequila drinks, GOOD tunes, vegetarians, bourbon, graffiti, vegans, mood lighting, queso & YOU. I should also mention I'm 100% gluten free. And I'm 100% serious about that.

Website
themule.ca
Address
41 King William St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A2, Canada
Plus Code
744M+W4 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–2 AM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM–2 AM
Saturday
11 AM–2 AM
Sunday
11 AM–2 AM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Live music
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid parking lot Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
3808 reviews

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brussel sprout (134) cocktails (108) margaritas (104) gluten free (86) tequila (83) calamari (72) brunch (70) pork belly (50) halloumi (26) patatas bravas (13)
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★★★★★
November 13, 2024

Amazing if celiac, such friendly staff and a delicious menu. 100% will be back soon. Also I REALLY recommend the calamari. Best I’ve had in a long time

★★★★★
November 7, 2024

I really enjoy this place . Both tacos and drinks are top notch! It’s a great atmosphere. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Has an old but yet updated feel. Will continue to come back again and again when I’m in town.

★★★★★
November 6, 2024

The food was amazing and the atmosphere is great. For the appetizer, I ordered the calamari and the Bang Bang MFC. The calamari were good but the fried chicken was amazing and a little spicy. For the main, I ordered the Brussels Sprout, Al Pastor and the sweet potato Halloumi tacos. My favorite one was the Halloumi. For someone that don’t like Cilantro I would highly recommend this place

★★★★
October 14, 2024

Visited for my boyfriends birthday and was pleasantly surprised. We ordered a great variety of tacos and just about all of them were a hit! All of the tacos were $7 and listed my favs below. At the end of the night we got a chocolate mousse cake for my boyfriend’s birthday and it was so delicious and rich! Definitely made our night, the only thing I didn’t care for was that they have a few different seating areas and the one we were in they pulled the curtain blocking us off from the rest of the restaurant making it hard for us to get the attention of the server (u can see the closed curtain in the video with the cake) We also got a great assortments of drinks and shots. We got WAP Margarita, The Classic Margarita and the Hawaiian Tropic. Also tried all of the shooters something sour, something sweet and something spicy $8 each. A few different tequila shots and then we tried the Party board that came with 3 big shots of tequila lemons, salt and tajin for $20 The oaxacan state of mind with 41-50% alcohol and damn they were good lol $37 THE CEASE & DESIST 10/10 Best taco on the menu. Essentially a basic taco and was not that spicy either GROUND BEEF & PORK, CABBAGE, CHEDDAR, VALENTINA HOT SAUCE, LIME CREMA, PICO DE GALLO + CILANTRO. THE SANTIAGO FRIED CHICKEN 9/10 Second fav taco from here. Really enjoyed it but the chicken was 3 big pieces and would have be more enjoying either shredded or cut smaller pieces. FRIED CHICKEN, VALENTINA BUTTER SAUCE, CABBAGE, CREMA, GREEN ONION, SPIRAL-FRIED CARROTS. THE CARNE ASADA 8/10 Great taco just found it to be a bit dry for my liking could use a bit more of sauce. PINEAPPLE MARINATED BEEF, REFRIED BEANS, CHIMICHURRI, WHITE ONION, LIME WEDGE.

★★★★★
October 5, 2024

I don’t normally write reviews but I had to for the Mule. We ate there tonight and had just the best experience! We were super late because we had been stuck in Toronto traffic and the staff were so kind and accommodating with keeping our reservation and making sure we would still have a spot to sit. When we arrived we had less than an hour to eat before our event started at the concert hall. Again- the staff were so kind and accommodating! On top of that the tacos are EXCELLENT! The cocktails are EXCELLENT!! If I could leave a million stars I would!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

My fianceé and I came here on a date Saturday evening looking for some Fish Tacos. First time coming to The Mule and we were very pleased. We were looking to find a table on the patio since it was a nice summer's eve, and we were fortunate to find one in the back patio. The mule has a patio out front on the street side and one out back where the old horse carriage house used to be. I found out you can also call a head and reserve a table on the patio up until 7pm I believe. The inside of the place looked warm and inviting. No dark ceilings like a lot of the corporate restaurants that make it feel like you're eating in a cave. The food was terrific, we stuffed our bellies with a couple orders of tacos. You can order different kinds of tacos at the same time as well, there's probably a dozen to choose from. We had a couple drinks with our meal and the bill was extremely fair with the tip included. Very happy with the service and always looking forward to coming back.

★★★★★
August 8, 2024

I recently visited Mule with my friends and had the pleasure of trying nearly every type of taco on their menu, thanks to their fantastic mix-and-match option. I got to try Chicken, Fish and vegetarian tacos. Each taco was better than the last, but the fish tacos were absolutely to die for—perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The drinks were equally amazing. The combination of delicious food, great drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere makes this place a standout. I’ll definitely be coming back all the time for my taco fix!

★★★★★
July 7, 2024

The food, service and atmosphere were all exceptional. You could choose any taco from their menu and you will not be disappointed. They also have a couple of vegan options which are all extremely tasty. I would highly recommend the pork belly taco and the al pastor. Love this place !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Came here last night with my dad and we had a great time! Menu has great options, tacos were delicious, and the margarita was perfectly made Also service was 10/10 everyone was super nice and quick.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

The food was very good and affordable - I loved the fried chicken taco

★★★★
December 15, 2024

Good food. Great customer service! Interesting churro waffle that they let me get a side order of.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

The Mule is a wonderful Mexican restaurant with a modern flair. They have a great assortment of apps and tacos, with exceptional guacamole and chips. I m always impressed by the service, which is both attentive and knowledgeable. My favourite is the pork belly taco, which is a favourable mix of hot, sweet and tangy. I m not a tequila drinker, but they do have a great selection of craft beer. Note that the restaurant gets very busy on weekends, so I suggest getting a reservation. Vegetarian options: Many veggie options

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

A very special thank you to staff member Keltie for the outstanding 10/10 service . Highly knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. The feature cocktail (some sort of holiday sangria) was so good I wish I could have taken it home with me. Keep up the great work!

★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Sat at a communal table, we liked it, but some may not. Not a lot of seating

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Fantastic place. A very chill spot to grab a few drinks or a bite to eat. The restaurant had a great vibe and the staff were all extremely friendly. We enjoyed our drinks at the bar while taking it all the aqesome decore. Will be back again to try some food.

★★★★
December 1, 2024

This Texmex instead of Mexican but its good

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Our server Madison was the best! Highly recommend!!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

We ate here before we went to the Taylor Swift concert and had Madison as our server! She was absolutely amazing! She took photos for us and was just so much fun! Food was also awesome! Would definitely go back!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

madison was the best server! she gave us great recommendations and accommodated our food allergies very well. cannot recommend enough!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Lovely atmosphere with some of the best The Dj was really good Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

What a great little spot! Tacos were delicious, margaritas were tasty and service was great. Hannah was our server and she knocked it out of the park. Everything from timely orders to allergies. We had the blackened fish, cali chicken, bussel sprout and al pastor tacos, and let me tell you mouthwatering!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I have always had great meals at The Mule. Today, our server Meaghan went above and beyond to provide an exemplary customer service experience. She was very extremely thorough with helping us navigate my friends shellfish allergy on what to eat safely on the menu, checking in with the kitchen multiple times. Her warm and friendly demeanor cemented our experience. All of our food and drinks were on point. Thank you for providing me with a birthday surprise dessert! I would return just because of the level of service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Delicious tacos. Hope they will open a new location in KW

November 22, 2024

The worst margarita that I ever tried in my life, I just have to keep drinking water to pass that glass of licor.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Food is fresh and delicious. Service was great. Nice atmosphere. The only minor complaint is the high metal chairs are very uncomfortable.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Really good vibes with delicious food, the tacos were really good. A must visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

This place is amazing! Perfect playlist, welcoming atmosphere and the food is out of this world. We will be traveling from Buffalo to eat here again! Most importantly, everything is gluten free on the menu! It was so nice to finally be able to order dessert with our meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

First time here and definitely coming back !

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Very welcoming, dynamic place. Simple and efficient service. Food level starter of bang bang excellent, taco level special mention for the brisket and Al pastor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Hip gluten-free Mexican fusion restaurant and traditional bar. Have eaten here almost a dozen times. Flavourful and clean Mexican food dishes and hard liquor menu, especially tequila. Friendly and helpful staff. My favourite dishes are the calamari and chicken tacos - also vegetarian, beef and fish options depending your preference. Washrooms are down stairs. Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is fun. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We came into Mule and sat at a bartop table. We ve been before and always loved the food. Will was funny, and polite and provided great service. The menu has great vegetarian options btw. Bartop table was too small though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great Tacos - cant recommend just one. Try them all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Had a really great time here! Service was excellent! Food was delicious and the vibe of the whole place was awesome! Highly recommended! Check the mule out!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Such great vibes, food and friendly staff! Our server Will was amazing - would highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great gluten free

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Really enjoyed my visit. Staff were great and super helpful and the food was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Had brunch - the El Beny was excellent. Great vibe! Freindly staff! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Nice atmosphere. Interesting dishes. Great waitstaff.

★★★★
October 22, 2024

The place is good, but the waiting time for a table is sometimes long, but its worth it.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Amazing food . Amazing ambience . The best person Katie . She is the best the heart of the restaurant . Ask for Katie you will be amazed !!! He

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The food and service were amazing! I will definitely be going back!

October 22, 2024

Quality of ingredients are lacking. Had the 4 taco combo and 3/4 had meat, all of which I could barely chew. The 4th taco was the oyster mushroom which was way too salty as well. Had better tacos at a fast food joint.

Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food was over cooked, over salted, overpriced. Wouldn t recommend. Just get a burrito across the street.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Wow, a great selection of alcohol and awesome food. Tacos and appetizers are both great and hot sauce is provided. Patatas bravas were amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The tacos were so delicious

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Not a fan. The tacos are pricey while tasting mediocre at best. The server for our table checked on us only once when there was one other table to serve in the store. They gave themselves an 18% mandatory gratuity, which is no longer indicated on their menu because they are trying to hid it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Tacos were great! Lots of flavour. My kids had pancakes from the brunch menu and finished every bite. Pandan cocktail was fantastic! Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Had a fantastic evening, service and food were absolutely perfect. Thank you Katie and the young lady who served us the tequila.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

if i was rich Id eat 26 of their oyster mushroom tacos in one sitting

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The best tacos I ve ever had! Really good margaritas as well. I had to get the Seinfeld inspired Costanza Margarita. Really great atmosphere outdoors. One pedestrian did pass by swearing to himself, but that s just Hamilton.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

First time visiting and we had a great experience. The tacos were amazing, especially the Carne Salda, and the Passion Fruit Crudo was delicious. The staff was friendly, and the ambiance was lovely. The graffiti in the restroom was truly creative. Perfect place to hang out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Everything is perfect, the staff is really nice the atmosphere is good too, i work there as a security guard they are such a nice people i have ever worked with, and food is awesome especially there tacos are love .

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The owners are the reason why we no longer patronize this establishment.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We ve been three times - always great food, always great service!! Didn t catch her name but the blonde server is super positive and very knowledgeable about menu/ ingredients - very reassuring as someone with allergies. Great experience!!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: It is worth the forty minute drive for the coconut ceviche and I am not even vegetarian! If you think you dont like brussel sprouts the brussel sprout taco will change your mind. Our server Katie could not have been better. A+ experience. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Decent taco spot with nice ambiance.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The best way for me to describe this place is, good . The atmosphere and the layout is good. The tacos are not the best but good, albeit small. Typically it takes 2 tacos for me to be full but here it took 4, still tasty though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Wow the food here was amazing. Even during covid the service was on point. Great selection of alcohol. Update : the super crawl menu was pretty good. Tequila was decent as well as the house beer

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I give this place 5 stars the staff were absolutely amazing and the food was just as good coming from a person with celiac disease!! The whole place is gluten free too. I definitely will be coming back Dietary restrictions: Great place for gluten free people!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great vegetarian tacos! The brussel sprouts are the best. Vegetarian options: The vegetarian tacos are excellent. Dietary restrictions: My husband has sunflower seed allergies and they took note of it. Kid-friendliness: My kids thoroughly enjoyed finding all the ducks around the restaurant.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The kitchen is 100% gluten-free and totally delicious! For a Celiac like me, this was one of my favorite dining experiences. Thanks to their high standards, I was able to share food with my friends without feeling anxious or left out. Dietary restrictions: Entire menu is gluten-free

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Good food and amazing service. I loved it

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good food but small portions

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The service was wonderful, but I was a bit let down by the coconut ceviche. The presentation wasn t quite what I expected, and the flavor seemed more like mayo than anything else. I actually couldn t finish it, which is unusual for me when dining out. It might be worth changing the recipe or considering a different approach. I felt disappointed spending nearly $20 on it and leaving it behind.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Awesome low key atmospheric vibe with tacos!! My friend and I had the non alcoholic drink special and it went well with the tacos! I had the carne assada and the Santiago chicken both of which were amazing . To finish we had the chocolate dessert with the lecce and that was Devine Parking: Need to park at the lot down the street and walk back but it s only a ten min walk so it s worth it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Delicious tacos and calamari. Great service and atmosphere!! We had seen a spot on CHCH tv this morning and mentioned it to the server. We will definitely come back for more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great tasting tacos with a large variety of flavour styles to select from. We tried the calamari and it too was delicious, artistically plated and a fair size portion. The tacos are 4. I had 2 with an appetizer that l shared and l was pleasantly full, not stuffed. If you are into cider give the apple cherry a spin, it was really nice. Our server was prompt and attentive. We will be back.

August 22, 2024

Came for lunch on July 23, 2024 with friends. Were given menus and we choose the guacamole app and the calamari as well. We were not told that when you order the tacos you have to tell them how many you want so we only recieved 1 each. It may have been in the menu but we didnt notice it. The waitress could have been abit more helpful by asking us how many we wanted. However, the waitress didnt have the wine we wanted so she gave a different wine and a discount on it because it was not as good a wine. That was really nice. Later I used the rest room and was completely disgusted how dirty it was. And the ugly graffiti on all the walls made it worse. I came upstairs and told a young lady that the bathroom was disgusting. And she said oh let me look. She went downstairs and never came to our table to apologize or anything. The management is quite happy to take your money but doesnt respect their customers enough to provide clean washrooms for them. And this place is really busy most of the time so they should have the budget to keep the bathrooms clean. There is no excuse the for it, none! Therefore when a restaurant treats me like that I dont return and a bad review is written.

August 22, 2024

So who are my tacos and where the hell is my veggies on patato salad !didn t like it

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Oh my! Oh my! The food is over the top! Great service. You need to stop by. You wont be disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

A very good place to have tacos! The presentation of individual tacos is excellent. Good variety. The fish tacos were delicious. The Cease and Deceased was excellent too. The place is a bit noisy but it creates a fun atmosphere. A very good experience overall!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Update. The Mule never disappoints. My wife and I have eaten there many times now. This was the second time for brunch. Words cannot describe just how incredible the food is. Brunch is amazing. This visit was special, we had a nice chat with the manager and the most incredible server Madison. Thank you both for making our visit extra special. Wow, what an incredible restaurant!!! The staff and the food are incredible. Being Gluten Free and Nut Free make it the perfect restaurant for my wife and me. With so many excellent choices you can visit multiple times without eating the same items. We will definitely be customers for life and look forward to many more visits! Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free and Nut Allergy

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Delicious food, be prepared to spend a bit more than the average restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great place, good atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Love the non alcoholic drink with the Pamdan plant. Tacos are great. Carne asada still the favourite.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We went to The Mule for the first time with our family. It was a great first-time-experience. The staff were very friendly, the atmosphere was good, and the food was delicious. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Recommend the old fish and oyster mushroom. Drink matcha matcha man is refreshing. Not recommended taco of the fried chicken and the al pastor. Calamari can try, but not worth the price. Vegetarian options: Taco of oyster mushroom

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Small portions for the price. Service was good

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I recently visited a charming spot that impressed me. The oyster mushroom taco was an absolute highlight bursting with flavor and perfectly seasoned. Complementing the meal was the Matcha Matcha Man drink, which was incredibly refreshing and well-balanced. The ambiance of the place was delightful, with a good vibe and appealing decor that made for a pleasant dining experience. The staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive atmosphere. However, the yucca frita didn t quite hit the mark it was a bit underwhelming compared to the other dishes. Despite this minor hiccup, the overall experience was enjoyable.

August 22, 2024

First time here, and was very disappointed. Difficultly finding parking. It was complete chaos on the streets. Restaurant was crowded and very, very loud! Service was okay. She mixed up our drinks, no dessert menu could be found and she took way too long to get our bill. Seating areas are quite crammed. We had to share a high top table with another party of 6. No privacy at all! I felt uncomfortable sitting beside a stranger!! And don t even get me started on the food! Three tiny tacos arrived for $21! Small portions are nice but you clearly don t go to The Mule when you re hungry for dinner ( you ll leave the restaurant starving). Well actually no, if money is no object then you can totally dine here! lol My friend ordered a small App, 3 tacos and 2 drinks and it was $70 (before the tip!) The taste of the tacos were fine, but nothing spectacular. And sadly they were cold. Pass on this place and save your money!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Love the tacos!

July 22, 2024

Poor service. We called and asked if they could sit 7, they said yes. We arrived but they said they were closing their patio and wouldn t give us an eta on how long to get a table.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Excellent choice for my gluten free gang members! The service was excellent and there is a great selection of tacos. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Excellent acoustics!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food and drinks were great, loved the queso dip and the fish tacos. The pandan pina colada is great if you re into mocktails.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The Mule is our go-to spot for tacos in Hamilton. Consistently yummy, especially the brussel sprout veggie taco. Cool atmosphere, good service and nice staff. My only critique is that most (if not all) the taco options are fried (still delicious though!)

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great food! I know it refreshing to change the menu but they keep getting rid of the best items-2 examples are the foldies and the shrimp ceviche. They replaced the ceviche with a small fish one that doesn t compare with their original one at all! And they got rid of Mexican beer- no corona no sol to go with your tacos.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The server was a bullet ballot account number. Pork belly!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

great service, great tacos! extremely fast service and it s QUALITY! Vegetarian options: Amazing to come to a restaurant with LOTS of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great atmosphere. 100% gluten free kitchen! Food is always amazing Food

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food and service was great. A bit on the higher side compared with portion size.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Muli Bar is awesome! Their beef tacos are super tasty with fresh, flavorful ingredients and soft tortillas. The margaritas are just perfect, refreshing, and full of flavor. The staff is friendly and the vibe is great. Highly recommend for a fun night out!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The front patio, perfect. The food, like I was in Mexico. The staff, knowledgeable, personable, accommodating, friendly. Prices were very reasonable. Will definitely be back. Our waitress name is Kailey Vegetarian options: We heard the waitress rime off all the vegan and vegetarian options like they were her siblings names. We were thoroughly impressed Parking: We went on Sunday and street parking was free

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

So delicious!! Parking: Leave early to find a place to park. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Food and Service were very good...the decor gave off a weird vibe.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Avoid at all costs this business supports assault on freedom of the press , they employ people of questionable sanity as they laugh and mock those trying to protect our freedom in canada , shameful door staff , management and wait staff , please patron anywhere but here , an absolute dumpster fire that needs to be shut down ...probably Trudeau lovers lol

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Staying true to my habit of only reviewing places that deserve 15 stars, The Mule earns every one. Taco and tequila bars are a dime a dozen but so very few put in the time and effort to make an atmosphere as dope as The Mule. I have actually been to multiple of their locations across Ontario and I have found them to be consistently excellent, friendly, and fast. This is a go-to for any business lunches for me and a stellar night out at that. Their craft taps are always good, their whisky, mezcal, and tequila lists are dope, and the food will make you reconsider your life choices and potentially cause you to end friendships over what they had told you were good tacos, but you will now see as cruel deceptions. Mere dreams of what are truly the best approximations of perfection as per Plato s theory of forms. If the perfect taco does exist or can be created, it will be found at The Mule.

July 22, 2024

Violent environment. While touring Hamilton for the first time , within 2 minutes we were assaulted (multiple cameramen multiple times) by multiple people from this place. Things were also thrown at us from the patio. Not to mention the friendly middle fingers (which is a freedom of expression) but assault is not ok. For filming from ACROSS THE STREET on a public sidewalk. Instigated by staff here. Avoid or bring and helmet and enjoy. Your call.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Best tacos in town.. yummmmm. Great and friendly staff. Food

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

I ordered take-out for my daughter who is at camp up north. The Mule was extremely accommodating with my order and pick up time. The experience was overwhelmingly positive and the staff was incredibly kind. It was an example of how acts of kindness and generosity can impact a persons day. Thank you for everything

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

All locations-Such an awesome place and a paradise for someone with cealics!!! Thank you so much for your dedication to fully gluten free because I can eat these amazing tacos and not get sick and feel normal. Every taco is delicious! Thank you so much for creating such amazing gluten free restaurants, I appreciate it so much!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Wheelchair accessibility: Main restaurant and rear patio crowded but fine. When they seated us they told us the main washrooms were downstairs but there was one on the main level if we needed it; we didnt, so cant comment on its accessibility/suitability. One note of caution: many of their tables are high tops, so youll have to compete for a smaller set of low ones.

★★★
June 22, 2024

I dont know if its worth it anymore. Very mid.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Amazing service! Kayla is so cool. Loved the brisket habanero taco :)

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I went for brunch, the brunch food was decent. I got the fried chicken & churros which is basically chicken & waffles, the waffles were made of churros. The tacos were FANTASTIC. I got the habanero brisket taco, would highly recommend getting. The staff was awesome & I loved the aesthetic.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

You can mix and match tacos which is cool, but not an extensive menu. Service was lovely, but the music was super loud so its hard to converse with others.

★★
June 22, 2024

Was excited to try this place for brunch, unfortunately was not really impressed by the food. Super bland, beef tacos were gamey, and the potatoes for our brunch were not close to crispy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great, fast service and very good tacos. Id say fried chicken, fish and brisket tacos were top and oyster mushroom an absolute best in my opinion P.S. One thing to possibly improve would be offering an option to have reservations with regular table. All I was able to reserve so far were high stools, that are a bit difficult if a party involves elderly

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Kayla was our server and did a fantastic job at making our experience enjoyable. The tacos are delicious and the guacamole for the chips was just what I wanted! We will be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Im not from Hamilton but still heard about this place. Dont expect burritos , empanadas etc. Its all tacos but they do it well. Fresh and timely. Service was well educated and friendly. Personal favorite was the brisket . Super tender and flavour Vegetarian options: Brussel sprouts taco and Mushroom Taco available when I went. June 2024. Dietary restrictions: Taco shells are corn Masa, not Wheat. Parking: A few street spots , some free some paid. Huge paid parking nearby, $10.70. Up to 6 hours.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Outstandingly good - best patatas bravas ever, and my three tacos were perfect in size, variety and flavour. We ll be back - and glad to know there s one in Burlington too (Burro). Excellent, friendly service, great vibe and good prices.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Food is fab, really good. Deducted one star cuz the chairs at the high table feel like when I sit at my five year-olds desk on parent night. Awful seating. Food yum.

★★
June 22, 2024

Came here with a group of friends and was quite disappointed. We ordered the queso and guacamole to start along with the yuca bites. The chips were drenched in salt, and the queso really lacked that cheesy depth of flavour. Just tasted like salt and cheese melted. The guacamole didnt really stand out much to me either, seemed like there was more cilantro than guacamole in the bowl. Tacos were decent, but nothing that stood out. Atmosphere and service was good otherwise.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

This was one of the best experiences I have had at a restaurant in forever! The staff were absolutely amazing, my margarita was incredible and the food was delicious. If I lived in Hamilton I would make this place my regular spot. Can t wait to come back! Dietary restrictions: I am gluten free and everything was awesome, and felt good knowing that I was safe to eat everything on the menu.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

What a wonderful dining experience! Amazing staff and delicious food! The Brussel Sprout taco is so friggen delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The service was fantastic along with the food. Great Saturday dinner spot. Patio was clean and service was on point.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Amazing tacos/guac/queso! Service is always on point and the atmosphere is fun for a fun night out.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

My favourite place in town. Can get very pricey but best fish tacos Ive ever had

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Got fish tacos as takeout. They were sad. Very little fish/meat. Not worth it for me.

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Whats going on with The Mule? Have they changed management? And whats up with the excessively loud music? The DJs song selection was great, but the sound levels were way too high for such a small place; we ended up leaving with headaches! Bars and pubs should be places for enjoying drinks and conversations. I dont like not being able to hear someone directly next to me screaming straight in my ear.

★★★★
May 22, 2024

The tacos are excellent, if a bit expensive. Servers were very friendly. Nice little spot for a date night here and there. I recommend the fish tacos and calamari. Both very good. Food

May 22, 2024

This venue never had tables available. Try another restaurant. You seriously need to book 3 weeks or more in advance. Dont bother.

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Wasnt for me. Everything I ordered seemed to be overwhelmed with cilantro. Its all I could taste. However it was suitable for my wife who is gluten-free. One of the staff had such a strong body odor it wafted in the air long after she left close proximity. Friendly staff. Fashionably priced for a trendy crowd. I should try the other locations as this one was not for me. To each his own.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

It was my first time and the tacos was amazing the staff was fast and caring overall great experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Lovely staff and venue! The food is also amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great place for an authentic and delicious taste

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Our Guest Plumbing and Heating team has had the pleasure of supporting The Mule in building and maintaining their plumbing system. What a great opportunity for us to try their food. The dishes are absolutely chef-kiss amazing, the staff is friendly, and we also love the atmosphere.

★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great place to get drinks and food for a night out with friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Amazing burgers.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Wait staff was friendly, attentive and efficient. It was very noisy inside so they recommended the cozy back patio which was very nice, they even turned the music to a quieter level so we could have conversation without yelling. The braised beef which simmered all day made an excellent taco. And that Mango cheesecake at the end... yummy!

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Not sure what the hype is about. Not my thing.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

It is a great place to hang out and have a few drinks. The cocktails are really good. But the food was lacking flavour, and it s a little expensive for what you get. I will give it a second chance because the service and atmosphere was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Best taco in Hamilton. The only complaint I would say is they could scrub the metal taco holders that are caked with grease. But other than that my wife and I come here all the time

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great tacos. Fabulous drinks and service. Had a great time. Definitely recommend

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great tacos, cool little patio for lunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Best margaritas ever!

May 22, 2024

This was my go to spot for some delicious tacos. After having lunch here today, I won t be returning again. I ordered three tacos and my hunger ignored the foul smell that came with it. I wish I had never eaten them. I now feel incredibly ill which leads me to think it was salmonella or food poisoning (keep in mind I had nothing afterwards to eat since this lunch and a smoothie for breakfast). A former staff member stated the food sits out overnight sometimes . Will not be returning again.

April 22, 2024

Went for lunch- Music rude & loud, Tacos are exceptionally small for $7 each each. Staff was ok friendly enough but not exceptional. Perhaps dinner is a better experience. I can believe the prices for such limited quantity. margaritas were delicious at $15 each.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great food, great drinks, dope bathrooms (seriously ha ha)

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Katie, Matt, and Megan provided the best service tonight! Made our night. Matt with his excellent bartending skills- we had Ay caramba - fantastic!! As soon as we stepped in we were welcomed and the customer service throughout our experience was truly spectacular. The drinks sre superb as is the food. We had a delicious featured pizza and a few yummy tacos! A must see and experience! Book your reservations asap!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Much different experience than my previous review. My initial review rated this place 5 stars. This time round was just awful. It was extremely loud and noisy. The food was overcooked and so so salty. Not fresh at all. I had the fried chicken and fried oyster mushrooms tacos and both tasted of fried fish. Obviously they dont change the oil often and cook everything in the same fryer. Drinks were strong but one dimensional with very little layering of flavours. I wont be returning. Fun and funky tacos and drinks. Friendly service and great atmosphere. Brussel sprouts taco surprisingly good. Will return.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Love the environment and service. The food was a little bit salty for me; otherwise, I would have given 5 stars. Overall, a good experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Always a solid meal The bar has enough tequila to kill ya Cheers to the boh and foh This retired chef appreciates you

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

It was a lovely experience at mule and our server KAILEY was the best!!

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

So food tastes good, great service but can t help but feeling ripped off leaving there. Absurdly overpriced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We did a reservation using OneTable which was very user friendly and even sent a message to my phone to confirm 10minutes prior to reservation which was nice, just to let them know Im on the way. But my waitress.... she was amazing. She noticed me picking off the chillies so the next taco she didnt have them put on. And when I said we wanted to stay a little later she accommodated us by moving us to a free table which was super nice. We didnt feel rushed, the food was so good and the staff were friendly and attentive. 100% will go back!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The best place to get tacos! I love that their entire food menu is gluten-free. The service is also excellent. The tall seat chairs are extremely uncomfortable. So much so that half of us chose to stand instead. The music is way too loud. If you are able to sit at a short table, your seat will be more comfortable . If you are booking for a large party you will be stuck sitting at the tall table and the very uncomfortable chairs. They should really consider finding better seats.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Good tacos

April 22, 2024

I came here with the guys to grab some lunch. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the most rudest managers I have ever come across it was absolutely disgusting watching her. Serve me my food and drinks with napkins taped to her hand instead of Band-Aids we each had one drink, and when we asked for the second round she denied us service for whatever reason then as we were leaving she decided to say some stupid remark i hope the owner reads this because he needs know how his staff is treating his paying customers

★★★★
April 22, 2024

Rating this via Uber eats. Queso - 10/10 C and D 10/10 Honey garlic chicken - 5/10 Chich - 2/10 Food was packaged smartly and came quick. Overall good experience. I definitely will go and dine in for the c and d tacos!!! As for price it was higher than necessary but not so bad I felt disrespected.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Heard a lot of great things about The Mule and I would say it delivered. Food and drinks were good, great playlist and movies playing behind the bar. Some of the taco s tortillas could have been warmer but everything still tasted amazing. Will be coming back for sure. Vegetarian options: Brussels sprout and mushroom tacos and other veg options Dietary restrictions: The restaurant is gluten free

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great place for a date or late meal, great service friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great food with excellent service at reasonable prices. The menu had simple list of tacos and appetizers dishes. The tacos were delicious and appetizers were good almost main dish portions. Dishes were flavourful and service was attentive and friendly. They had in particular multiple kinds of El Yucateco hot sauces. Would recommend stopping by!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

First time trying this place. It was okay. Calamari was amazing but the tacos were just okay. Pork belly was very dry though. Service was a little slow but it did start to get busy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great food that comes out super quick! Can get a bit loud though.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

We went here yesterday afternoon upon reading several restaurant reviews for Hamilton. I have to say Im very happy we chose The Mule. The food, service and atmosphere were second to none. We will be back!

April 22, 2024

I ve been to the Mule many times. It s a restaurant that I have recommended to many friends and family. This particular night, I brought my mother, uncle, aunt and cousin. I was excited for them to try the tacos and experience the energy in this place. In my previous visits to the Mule, the service has always been excellent but time it was different. We came in the restaurant and noticed several of these small 2-person tables were occupied. I asked the server in the long green dress, if we could sit in the back as there were several empty tables. She responded no it s not open in a rude tone of voice and just looked away. That was the worst service I ve ever had in a restaurant or a business establishment. Then she comes to serve us with a totally different attitude, now acting overly friendly. This was weird and unacceptable. Then you expect a tip? If you are working as a server, bartender or manager in a restaurant you need to have good customer service, that s 101. You are representing the company. I ve travelled the world and have been to quite a few restaurants and having good service is not option. Learn from Dubai, their service is impeccable. There is no reason why we should put 3 mini-tables together against the wall when there are empty tables in the back and people eating. That s just ridiculous. It was embarrassing to my family. I will never come back nor recommend this place to my family or friends. Owners and management, please talk to your staff, especially the girl in the green dress that worked after 9pm on April 15th. This incompetency just ruined thousands of dollars of potential business I would have brought the Mule.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Just had dinner at The Mule in Hamilton and it was absolutely fantastic! The food and atmosphere were excellent and most of all, our main waitress Kelty was PHENOMENAL!!! Keep up the great job! Will definitely return One of our favourite spots now to dine!!!!!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Amazing food and atmosphere!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

I go to this restaurant probably once a month and will continue to do so. The quality never disappoints and the ambiance it s amazing. Amazing tacos, tasty margaritas and great music!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Hamiltons gem! Tequila selection is off the charts Bartenders are A+ and Matt lead us on a custom tasting experience! Food? Mind-blowing, especially the tacos Perfect pre-concert vibe, music on point Dont miss out, its a must-visit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Excellent place. Good atmosphere and food. Service was excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Located in The Empire Times building, architectural gem in and of itself... The Mule is located just inside the stunning corner doors. A fan of good Mexican food this place is has made my transition to Hamilton happy. The interior of the space has a lot of original beams and brickwork decorated with excellent original mexican/skull themed art. The menu is broken into tacos and not tacos, as well beverages. Ive been here twice and both times the service was excellent especially the last time. We we feeling open to recommendations and the server was naing it! Each time was bang on and super cognizant of the fact that one person wasnt into cilantro and remembered that for the next round of tocas. While all the cocktails sounded delicious I absolutely love that this place has a awesome range of mocktails, adding to a growing trend that people want to have a nice fancy drink but they dont necessarily want to have alcohol. The server made an excellent mocktail recommendation and it was absolutely delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Another great trio! One day Ill bring a dd so I try the tequila selection

March 22, 2024

Not the best seating, very expensive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Kailey was our server and wow! We are giving 5/5 stars just for her! She had amazing recommendations for drinks and food, was patient with us and cared about getting to know us as customers. All of her food recommendations were amazing, and the Ey Caramba! margarita is heavenly! I would honestly return just for the margaritas. Definitely worth the trip and worth the hype!

★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Forgot to take a picture of the tacos, but they were decent, definitely have had better across the gta. Nice that they re open late on weeknights, and the restaurant and bar are nice vibes. However neither of us could eat much of the brownie special, a first for both of us. Go for the drinks and maybe a taco, skip dessert.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Very accommodating for guests who have gluten, diary, and nut allergies! I definitely recommend this spot!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

A place worth coming back!! Huge kudos the team for creating such a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Very creative feature cocktails and kitchen features. The staff are truly one of a kind.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

The Mule is one of my favourite restaurants in Hamilton for good food, drinks and atmosphere. Theyre one of a few places open late which is always great after a late night at work. The staff are always welcoming and friendly, even at the busiest of times, although, that being said make sure you have a reservation for the weekend as its usually packed. My go-tos are the achiote chicken taco, habanero brisket taco (warning has a spice kick), the Brussel sprout taco, guacamole and chips, and calamari!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Consistently great food and service. Lively atmosphere on weekends. Shoutout Jesse for being really good at her job. Food

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

The Mule had excellent good, delicious margaritas and excellent service! Tacos are SO GOOD!!!!