Casa Toro 88 in Kitchener

Food was yummy. We ordered nachos, Tinga tacos, Birria taco and chicken Taco. It would be nice to have more no-meat and chicken options. The room was quite smoky, perhaps from cooking, so some better exhaust/ventilation will immensely help make the sitting much more comfortable.

Out of all the restaurants that I have tried, these were the best tacos Ive ever had!! Omg Staff were all super friendly and went above and beyond!! One of them even had a broken arm and continue to serve the best he could and with a smile on his face. Look forward to going back!!

Awesome! I am mexican and being living in Toronto (GTA) for 17 years, since I came to Canada I am always looking for a real place that serve authentic mexican food, sadly some of them lack the flavour, lack of the real mexican spices but after 17 years, I did find the place....Casa Toro 88! Real mexican food, the same flavour and I do really recommend this place. Again as Mexican, only Mexicans will know what real mexican food is and if you come here, you wont regret it. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian/gluten free

Was in need for a quick Meal before the Arkells concert, this place was the answer. Right from the start was greeted with a big smile by the owner Fernando. The server with the torn shoulder was a champ carrying drinks and food up and down the stairs. I got the asada tacos, these were real authentic Mexican food I was hoping for! My buddy got the carnitas and he said the pork was tender and juicy. Thanks guys for the perfect quick meal we were looking for

Worth the tight squeeze!!!! Small restaurant but some of the best pastor and birria tacos weve had. Make sure to have the Agua Fresca lemonade with the birria they pair perfectly

Authentic tacos, worth a try not on par with Mexican in Toronto but pretty good and decenly priced

Fabulous food, the homemade family recipe chips and dip was delicious! The staff were family as well.

Vegetarian options: They have a few veg options, which are pretty tasty Food

Food was fantastic...service was great. Friendly staff.

This is such a gem of a restaurant. We sat upstairs and ordered the Al pastor, carnitas, and arabes. The Al pastor was good, but expected. The carnitas was the best Ive ever had! I love how much the orange comes through. But the most incredible taco was arabes. Seriously what a sleeper hit. It doesnt sound like much, doesnt look like much, but IT WILL BLOW YOU AWAY with the flavours. Tangy, warm, and so comforting. Will be our go to order from now on! Horchata and cocktails are also very good!

Best place for Birria tacos!!! My friends and I have tried so many places, best value for your buck, and best tasting anywhere

Tacos were fine, but we were served the wrong order and never given water, napkins, or our drink orders. In total we were there maybe an hour and never were seated at a table when we were told it would just be a 20 minute wait. Staff didnt seem to be communicating with one another about orders or seating.

Wonderful experience on Dia de los Muertos! Our service was great, food was beyond our expectations! Shout out to Juan, our server. Definitely coming back!

I love this restaurant! The hibiscus lemonade was so refreshing. The weekend tacos were to die for! The lemon pie dessert was delicious. I will be coming back with my family. Juan, our server, was very efficient.

I was very impressed with the authenticy of the weekend Tacos. The flavours were real and homemade. That was the best lemonade Ive ever had. The lemon pie was fantastic; delicious and creamy. Juan was a gentleman. Very professional and friendly. I will definitely be coming back.

UPDATE: November 2024 Updating from a 4 to a 1, because I had one of the worst restaurant experiences of all time today. With today being Dia De Los Muertos, we decided to stop in for tacos. We ordered 3 drinks, and 3 orders of tacos. We had an idea there would be a bit of a wait with it being busy, but this was absolutely ridiculous. We waited 20 minutes for our margaritas, the one was made wrong, so it took another 25 minutes to bring me the same drink that was made incorrectly again. The young guy working came up with the wrong drink, and double checked what our order was and that it would be coming. First of all, their order tracking system is non existent. Especially when its that busy, how do you not take order names or hand out order numbers? We noticed people that ordered after us were now getting their food. The table beside us, that ordered ahead of us, stormed out and left because theyd been waiting an hour for food and 3 shots. After literally a full hour, we were fed up and asked for a refund. In a case like this, usually a manager, let alone the business owner would be apologetic and try to make things right. They didnt apologize or offer something like a coupon to try to keep us a customers. The service was terrible, the cleanliness of the place was below par, as no one was wearing gloves or hair nets while preparing food, and more importantly the staff or owner doesnt have a clue about customer service. Will never be returning. Youre better off going around the corner to Mi Tienda Latina for better food, service and prices. Original Review 8 months prior: The owner and staff are very friendly, the tacos are phenomenal, but the menu seems to be quite a bit overpriced for what you get. The nachos were okay but should be half the price, they re from a bag and not made fresh or anything. It looks much better in the photos. The bread pudding was great, but not worth $8 for what you get. I will probably go back so my girlfriend can try it but with the cost I doubt I would get anything besides the tacos, and wouldn t get it as often as I d like because of it. I think the business would thrive with adjusted pricing.

I recommend it 100%, everything is excellent in this place

You may have a craving for tacos and think this restaurant is going to serve that need. Think again ..if you wish to be presented with extremely poor sanitary cooking conditions, an inept order system, high prices and poor manager/owner representation then go give it a try. Just know you have been warned. I won t judge you though. I tried it twice. Fool me once shame and you fool me twice, well shame on me. There is no way this restaurant should be in business. However, the owner could likely be a good employee chef somewhere because if you manage (slim chance) to get your food in any reasonable manner of time, it is decent. Good luck!! Ps, After our horrible experiences we found a great Latin place that was super authentic and VERY clean called Mi Tienda Latina. 2 minutes away. Will be getting my tacos from There going forward !

This is my girlfriend and i s 3rd time coming and here and it s our new favourite place to eat in kw..!! The birria tacos are a must get if you come on the weekend!! I would also recommend the bread pudding if it isn t already sold out !! It is amazing as well. The staff is super friendly and always accommodating to our best interests. Anytime we crave tacos this is and will continue to be our go to place.. Wheelchair accessibility: Great patio and main level options for seating.

11/10 AMAZING Birria tacos all of the staff are super friendly and provide incredible service, I would recommend this place to anyone craving some true authentic birria tacos! (I m sure all of their food is incredible but this is my third time here with my boyfriend and our go too are the birria tacos.. just too good to pass up)!! Ps. Sometimes they have birria tacos available on Mondays if they don t sell out! Worth giving them a call :)

Amazing flavour and great portions

I recently visited Casa Toro in Kitchener and had an amazing experience! VERY AUTHENTIC! This Mexican restaurant truly delivers a taste of Mexico with a great mix of authenticity and fresh, flavorful ingredients. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a casual dinner or a night out with friends.

Stood in line waited to order and when we got to our turn, we were told they couldnt take any more orders!

Awesome authentic Mexican!

First timer here. Staff was pretty attentive at the start. Seated right away. Drinks ordered fairly quickly, but took a long while to be brought to the table. There were 5 of us and only 2 other people in the restaurant. Pictures would be helpful with every food order. The names of the dishes blend easily together and we werent sure what we were getting. Food took a while to get. The nachos and cheese appetizer was delicious, probably my favourite thing we ate. The peach sunrise drink w tequila was decent, $13. The kitchen is directly below the upstairs eating area. The vents do not do much to prevent the smoke, which was constant from making our area extreme smoky, in general and on the eyes. My clothes were thrown into the washing machine as soon as I got home and my eyes needed fresh air for a while afterward. I ordered the Asada. 4 tiny little tacos with steak and onion and cilantro. For $18.99 I expected warm or hot tacos, they were not. The proper flavours were there, but I had 1 huge piece of grissle and a few small ones. They charged me $3 for cheese. At $18.99 for 4 extremely small tacos Id expect the cheese to be free. Over all I had a good time because of company. The food was okay. The restaurant was extremely smoky and something needs to be done about this, but likely wont. The music was very loud and the waiter could not hear us and vice versa. I ordered a cocktail, tacos, and a Coke and my bill without tip was $44. With tip $51. The food ratio and quality to price ratio is a bit ambitious. Restaurants are jacking their prices nowadays, but keep in mind this will keep many away. Had I not ordered a cocktail, had the tacos been hot and without grissle, had the cheese been included, and had the smoke filled room been not so smoky and had the prices been a bit more reasonable Id want to return here with my family. $50 for a very small meal and a Coke and small cocktail w tip, is ambitious at best. I am looking for an alternative, more cost effective restaurant with delicious fare and I likely will not return here any time soon. I hope this review helps the owner and staff here make some changes to have them fill the seats and keep the orders rolling for takeout. It was an okay experience.

As someone who s tried Mexican street food right in Mexico (many times...just ask my belt) I can say Casa Toro 88 brings that authentic flavor to the city like nowhere else. The birria weekend tacos are a standout tender, flavorful, and unforgettable. Fernando and his staff make everyone feel at home, and their margaritas have somehow even reunited me with tequila, my old arch-nemesis! For anyone craving the real taste of Mexico, Casa Toro 88 is hands-down the best in town. Vegetarian options: Try the Tinga Tostada :)

Great service and great food! Birria tacos and nachos were so good I forgot to take a picture!

As someone who travels for a living, I can honestly say some of the tastiest food I have had in a long time. Honest, simple flavours taken to a whole new level. Well done Casa Toro 88!!

Amazing tacos! We love bringing visiting friends and family here - our last friends said this has ruined tacos for me everywhere else because it was so good! The horchata is to die for. Only thing to be aware of is that their medium salsa contains peanuts, but we were informed when we visited. We will be back!

The Tacos were fantastic and the service was super friendly! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, very relaxing. Food : 5/5

The food and service was amazing, worth going and trying it yourself

In my opinion one of the better birria tacos available in the region. Will be hard to try other menu items. Friendly service in a cozy atmosphere.

The worst tacos Ive ever tried. And too expensive, 200 grams(4 tacos) for $20...

I recently ordered beef tacos from this place, and I was quite disappointed with both the taste and portion sizes. The tacos had chewy bits of sinew in the meat, making it difficult to enjoy. The tortillas were overly greasy, which really overpowered the flavor. I ordered four tacos that weighed 214 grams in total, and it cost me $20. This price would be acceptable if the quality of the food matched, but unfortunately, the taste was mediocre at best. I expected much more for what I paid. I believe it was my first and the last order here.

Not at all worth the price. Had high expectations for a local business in downtown but quite disappointing. Do not recommend.

Tacos are great but pricey. The appetizers not worth it.

Very good food

My second experience was even better than my first! I wish I could rate them 6 stars :) The experience was that of a restaurant. I was greeted, offered a menu and a choice of seats to my preference. The greeter was very polite and friendly. I asked him for a recommendation, and he suggested Tacos de Carnitas. I got them with the peanut sauce, which was not spicy. It was the BEST tacos I have ever had. The flavor was so balanced, jucy and tender. I savored every bite. They checked on me to see how the food was, which again was not expected. In short, a big restaurant experience from a smaller place. Amazing food. My only disappointment is that I did not go back earlier!

Amazing Food! You have to take the time to check it out. The aroma will make your mouth water. Very authentic Mexican flavor and great value! We had margaritas, nachos and two different kids of pork tacos.

New favourite spot! Amazing service and food. One of the best meals Ive ever had.

Great place!! Al pastor and asada tacos were delicious. We also got the chips and dip - that dip is incredible. Horchata and Jamaica beverages were a great addition to the meal too. We will definitely be back!

Great place for a couple Margaritas and a relaxing munch on the patio with a few friends. Food is authentic and tasted great! Outdoor entertainment was a really nice surprise!

Delicious food great spot for a date

Ordered Birria tacos for takeout, very tasty I loved it. Just not worth the money I spent on them, as there was barely any meat in it, not worth $25 with tip

First time in this place and finally I found authentic Mexican food.

Overall a great place. Loved the beef tacos and lemonade.

Just checked this place out for the first time today. Very comfortable, friendly, and happy atmosphere. Delicious food. Friendly and quick service. Cant wait to return, and thrilled to have an authentic Mexican place downtown! Vegetarian options: Have delicious beyond meat tacos Dietary restrictions: Have delicious beyond meat tacos

Very rarely I write a negative review about anything, but this must ve been the worst taco cuisine I ve ever visited. The food quality was below average, the portion was Very depressing; my gf and I ordered shrimp ceviche, and it was served in a small cup and contained one diced up shrimp.. If you re looking for something quick and on the go, this surely is a spot for you, that s if you re willing to spend $50 for a bite size taco .

Mouth water tacos and excellent service! Can t wait to go back Food

Update - brought my wife today after a great first experience. Sadly a big let down. When I went to the counter to order our drinks and lunch he said take a seat and youll be served. We went to the patio but no one came out. Eventually a women came to move the tables. We offered to help and she took our drink order. Then we never saw staff again. After a long wait we went in and the guy at the counter was surprised we ordered drinks. Felt like we did not matter - so we just left! Previous review:This is THE place to eat in DTK! First visit for a patio lunch. We split the Chicken Tostada and Tacos de Cochinita (chicken). Delicious! Nice cold Modelo Especial too. Will be back!

Great little place. We really enjoyed the tacos de birra. Definitely would go for more.

Great meal at casa toro. Great flavours and service! We ll definitely be back!

We were here during the lunch break (around 12 noon) and sat upstairs. The service was quick, the tacos were delicious and there was even a vegan option (tacos de tinga). A small disadvantage is that the frying fat is in the air, you can see and smell it. Nevertheless, a highly recommended restaurant. Vegetarian options: Vegan: Tacos de Tinga

BRO WALKED IN WAS TOLD TO SIT UP ON SECOND FLOOR PLACE IS TRASH FOOD IS TRASH GOT SERVED A DRINK THAT TASTED LIKE SALSA WASNT ABLE TO ORDER A MIX DRINK NOT SURE HOW ITS AFLOAT but RUN FAST RUN STAY AWAY DON JULIO IS WHERE YOU MEANT TO GO Parking: Park in front of don julio and enjoy everything

Loved the food! The service is fine if you arent in a rush, they have a small kitchen so I commend them for putting out a menu like that. Will be back Food : 5/5

Amazing experience dining here last night! Small and cozy atmosphere, lovely menu, and delicious food! The chef checked in with us multiple times to make sure we enjoyed the food, which we really appreciated. Loved having the plant-based taco option. It was tasty, smokey, and so filling! I ll definitely be back!

Not sure what was going on when I was there tonight - but the overall experience was not great to say the least. We were a table of 6, was told it d be 10mins for a table (it was actually 30mins). When our table was ready , we were told to sit but the table was not cleaned. It took 5-10mins before we saw a server and asked for a menu, another 5-10mins before drinks & water could be ordered, another 10-15mins for the drinks and the opportunity to order food. Then ANOTHER 45mins for the food. We also had to constantly ask for napkins because they would only give 6 at a time?? The food was okay, but for the price you pay you d expect slightly better service. Waiting for over an hour for tacos is wild. The operations seemed unoptimized (probably largely due to the small kitchen). The flow of things could be smoother if people ordered & paid before they sat down and then all the server had to do was bring food to said customer (if they chose to dine in) - opposed to the server going to check in on all the tables 3+ times.

Amazing! Authentic mexican street food flavor, the best from Mexico to Kitchener!

Really great atmosphere, super friendly service, the veg friendly tacos and horchata were amazing.

Good service and the food was amazing. Cant speak to its authenticness, but it certainly felt like it.

The dishes are delicious, although some have small portions relative to the price, and it is a bit expensive.

Had read so many great things about this place and the story of the owner- wanted to support a Conestoga College grad. Two staff who were at the counter were pleasant and took our order promptly. Then we waited and waited and waited- 50 minutes for our food to arrive. One other couple said don t hold your breath and another there staff are clearly punching above their weight . The place was busy - patio full and lots of take out orders. Clearly understaffed. When we left the owner was there and gave one more staff person. It s unfortunate that they may lose 3 repeat customers. Food was good- but our visit tarnished by the very long wait. Parking: Lot across the street behind the church.

We didn t have a good experience. Lime tequila was SO watery and we didn t notice the tequila flavour at all, also we waited for the food for more than 40 minutes

Good stuff.

Very slow (30 mins for drinks, 60 for food), poor service, food average.

Food was not as expected, I dont think what i order was right. Meat was not steak on the tacos. Waited 1:15 hrs for two orders of tacos. Pricey and waited too long. Service was very poor.

Disgusting and overpriced the meat smelled rotten or out of frizzer for long time. 29 for three little tacos. No way I go to there ever again.

There yesterday with some friends. Amazing food!! We had the ceviche, corn, authentic dip, pork taco, chicken taco, pork special, bread pudding and lime dessert All the food was so great! Absolute fav was the chicken. The flavour was so on point!!! We love Mexico, go every year and this place def makes u feel like you re eating authentic Mexican food!! We will be back

21$ for a tiny torta sandwich! Thats way too much. This will be my first and last time at this place. Never again.

Im not one to leave bad reviews but the service here tonight was really not great, which is such a shame because the food was awesome! For context, my partner and I were seated outside and waited 15 min for our server to come out and ask us for our order. Once we put our orders in, we didnt get our waters for an additional 15 min. When our food did eventually come out, we never recieved any sauces or napkins until we finished our meal which was super disappointing considering it was a slow night and we were the only people there besides a group of girls who were on their way out. When we finished our meals we waited for like 10 min but eventually went inside to get napkins, pay, and leave. Dont think were going to be back unfortunately. Perhaps this restaurant should be a hole in the wall style food place where you order and go...

We waited over an hour for a few tacos, we would ve walked out but we already paid. Tacos were ok. Not worth the wait at all. Food

Delicious tacos! Friendly staff! Parking: City parking garage close-by. Food : 5/5 |

Small place and the Toccos excellent! Table seating upstairs only has about 6 tables. The big windows are nice even though they just overlook the street. They have made an effort to make the place feel cozy with the decor and while there is room for improvement its quite nice! I will be returning to try more of the menu.

Amazing food and pll

This may be the tastiest authentic mexican food I have ever had. The food is truly exceptional. You have to try this place. Amazing staff and a great environment.

High quality Mexican tacos in downtown Kitchener. Tacos tasted amazing. Tried carnitas, el pastor, and asada. All were amazing but the carnitas were spot on. Nice portions for the price and quality of food. Not overdone with toppings either. Lemonade was good I recommend that. And nacho chips and home made salsa were great. The owner met us as we walked in the door. He took the time to talk with our group and make us feel welcome. The atmosphere was great but was not full of people. I feel a place like this should be busier and it would add to it. The dining area above the restaurant was very cool. I loved the small feel but openness of the restaurant. I highly recommend and I will be going back. Parking: Park in the church across the street or in the city parking lot attached to the building.

If you havent visited this authentic, must eat, elevated Mexican street-food, in downtown Kitchener, what are you waiting for. I had the three crunchy chicken tacos and the flavours were fresh and savoury. Must try the peanut salsa .... Sooo good! I also decided to try the Hibiscus Juice and loved it so much, super freshing! Thank you Team Casa Torro. Cheers, Spicy Jan

Amazingly delicious Food!

The couples first times I came here when it open it was great the food was full of flavours come here again what a disappointment the tacos shrink in size and it was salty they stopped giving the salsas to put on the tacos

Amazing food! Small portions means you likely need 3 entries for two people. Makes it a bit pricey for the informal experience, but well worth it favour-wise.

Tried this place out for the first time last night. The food was top notch! Absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is great as well. It was very busy (in a good way) Margaritas were awesome. Highly recommend!

Amazing food and service

Gotta get the birria tacos on fri/Sat/sun. So good! Note, theres space upstairs in case the first floor is full.

Ordered Birria for takeout, delivery time was decent, food was amazing! Will have to go eat in.

Cozy spot, only one table for four - upstairs, otherwise mostly tables for 2 or 3. . Downstairs/street level appears for be more bar top stools. Really enjoyed the birria tacos (available on weekends only)and the cheese dip. Would definitely come back for a margarita and a modeo. Parking: Charles and Benton parking garage is next-door, free to park on Sundays.

Great food. Got the variety platter to try them all. Also the clay pot coffee was great. Do check your bill as we found a charge for lime pie we didnt order or ever get. Update: Thank you for the explanation.

Had Tinga (vegetarian) tostadas takeout for dinner, they were delicious . Would love to visit hr for dining and try more options

Visited on weekend for birria tacos . They were amazing . Full of flavour, also there chip & dip and all of salsas are really good, nothing like i have tried before . Amazing experience

The food is delicious but portions are small for the cost. That said, if you want authentic Mexican food/tacos, this absolutely hits the spot! The atmosphere is okay, kind of a mixed bag upstairs; tables were all over the place and not organized, decor is strange and feels cheap. It giving more takeaway than a sit-down-and-linger vibe.

It was very delightful to eat here and absorb the warm and lively environment! Definitely will come back again for the tacos :))

Easily the best Mexican restaurant in the region! Food, drinks and service were both excellent, particular thanks to Fernando for going above and beyond for our takeaway order!

$8 for a bottle of beer bro way over priced, spent over $100 and we were still were hungry

It is a terrible place, the food is not delicious at all without flavor, that place is not worth it, the owner is terrible, he does not pay attention even to his own staff, they put the food on top of the trash cans and on the floor, they do not comply with health regulations, be careful

I m in love with their tacos,very authentic and flavourful Must be the best taco I ve ever tried Friendly service, nice atmosphere and decorations Reasonable price for authentic street food Definitely will come back!

Vegetarian options: Delicious vegan options which are hard to find in other local spots. Food

Definitely the best tacos we ve ever had!!! The staff always takes good care of us and drinks are spectacular. We go with the expectation that we will have elevated street food, which is what we get every time. There s a delicious vegetarian option and all corn-based tacos are gluten free. So worth the drive. Vegetarian options: Plant-based tacos

Amazing food and good service

Tacos were really yummy, but the shrimp cevice does not look like the picture online, and did not taste good in my opinion. Very tangy!

The staff and food are unreal. Couldnt recommend this place more

Food is really good ,best tacos ever had; loved the atmosphere as well.

Amazing tacos!!! We had the Tacos al Pastor and they were to die for! For anyone commenting on the size of the tacos - they are so filling and well worth the price! It s authentic food and very tasty. The rim they use for the margaritas is different from anything I ve had it s so good! The peanut and hot salsa were bomb! The staff were very friendly and helpful. It s a neat spot downtown.

The food is absolutely delicious, one thing I really liked about them is that they put so much effort in everything, minute details

My parents and I dined at Casa Toro 88 one Saturday afternoon a couple weeks ago. It was fairly quiet, which was good, since I didn t expect there to be so little seating (about 5-6 small tables). The service was fine, and the al pastor tacos were delicious but small. We also got the chips and dip, which tasted great, but there weren t enough chips, so about a third of the dip went to waste unfortunately. We were also told we could order any 2 salsas to try, but only one ever came. We didn t plan on getting a full meal, just a few shareables, but we still left feeling a little hungry. I ordered a virgin margarita which was too sweet and watered down, and lacked acidity. Overall, we had an OK experience, but whether or not we ll return is undecided

Good food, but it took 50 minutes to get our order

Really great beef tacos and chicken tostadas! Second level has 6 tables and great views of Charles & Benton.

Stopped in for the first time to give this place a shot and the tacos were like none I ve had in Canada before. Very authentic and quite good. I would say the carnitas could have used just a touch more salt, and the tacos were a little bit greasy, but the freshness of the salsa more than made up for it. Absolutely loved their salsa. Overall good, and definitely worth trying again. I m curious to try some other types of tacos (will probably edit my review once I ve been there a few more times and can judge it fairly, but my first impressions are largely positive). Wheelchair accessibility: The building itself is accessible to get into from the sidewalk, but most of the interior seating is up stairs. If you use a wheelchair I would probably get food to-go.

Scrumptious vegan-available options! Loved the Tacos de Tinga and the veggie Tostadas! The medium spiced peanut sauce was right at my heat tolerance(I m a bit wimpy), and the mild green sauce was delicious! Also, super yummy margarita! The atmosphere is adequate for a casual lunch, but it s the food(and drink) that s the star here.

Delicious and authentic

Food was decent but could not justify going back considering the ridiculous prices and small portions

Friend flew in from calagary 6 girls got together from some absolutely delicious margaritas. Bacon cheese nacho dip and a selection of tacos! All was delicious. The owner was absolutely delightful and we all had a fabulous time. This restaurant is more of a grab and sit down and not full service. Parking: Park in the church parking lot across the street

Delicious and authentic! Food is much better than Don Julio.. ;)

Excellent service and authentic Mexican flavor. The tacos are delicious, you have authentic nachos (with beans), the birria tacos are the best Ive tried here. Definitely better than Don Julios.

Amazing authentic food! A must try! Lovely staff and atmosphere! We will be back.

The food, while tasty and generous filling between the crunchy but not hard tacos, the food can take some time to prepare and be served. If youre on a short lunch break, it may be better to try it again when you have the time. Also note that the tacos or fried rice dishes comes with little to no veggies. Wheelchair accessibility: Not very accessible as most of the tables are either bar height or upstairs.

fantastic food and service, incredibly friendly staff. came here once with my boyfriend, came back with family to show them too! Carnitas are delicious

Really friendly service and great food! A little pricey but great for an occasional treat.

Amazingly flavorful

Tried this place for the first time today. It was delicious. Will definitely be going back

Amazing food and fantastic service! All for a really good price! Loved the experience.

Great food!

My husband surprised me and took me here for Valentine s Day! They had themed specials and reservations, they offered to take our pictures as well which was a really nice touch! The food was amazing! The staff were so kind! I am looking forward to visiting again!

got the tacos al pastor and let me tell ya, the taste wasnt bad but the size of the tacos was. 17 dollars for four tacos and they are small on top of that we got a hair in my taco never going back also the tables were all dirty like they didnt clean them for new customers. It would have been nice to have been offered a app or at least our drinks for free due to the hair situation on my taco, although the meat was tasty the rest made the visit unpleasant, 3 out 5, I definitely wont be going back again, I was hoping it would have been better since it was referred to me by word of mouth.

The meat was cold. Tortilla bread came in a cloth. Ive been to many Mexican restaurants. This place is expensive. I have to give 1 star. It doesnt deserve more.

Pricy but excellent. Been a few times and its always been legit. Highly recommended.

Amazing food! You should really try their chips and dip! The service has always been good when Ive eaten in or gotten takeout.

Great food and friendly staff! Highly recommend going for the tacos, especially if you are into authentic Mexican food. I would personally recommend the al pastor taco! Vegetarian options: Also got plant based tacos that were well marinated and tasted just as good as the meat options.

This place is amazing. Fernando the chef is great. He came talk to us as it was our first time. The whole experience was great. Be back.

Best Mexican restaurant I ve ever been to! The shrimp ceviche and pulled pork taco are absolutely delicious. I love the atmosphere there, so colourful and feels so homey!!! I m going to be recommending this restaurant to everybody I know!

Oh my goodness, the food was amazing. Our group shared several different tacos and they were delicious. The accompanying sauces were so good they were added so abundantly we required more which were provided with a smile. One of the very best dishes was the shrimp ceviche...sooo good. The drinks we had were fresh and tasty. For desert we had the lemon pie and it was great, not too sweet, just right. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Delicious tacos and ceviche! Had a great lunch and look forward to coming back.

Delicious food and friendly service.

This was our first visit and we will definitely be back! The birria and pastor tacos were deeply flavoured and savoury, and the salsas were bright and fresh! Even the corn tortillas seemed exceptionally good. 10/10!

I ve been hoping for some great Mexican street food in the region for a while and Casa Toro delivers! Delicious tacos, great for a cute dine in spot or for take out

Such delicious food. Large portions. Just the right amount of spicy (I had the spicy salsa with my chicken tacos). Lime Margaritas were on point. Attentive service with a smile. My husband and I will definitely be going back! Vegetarian options: Didn t get it but it was an option

Decent tacos, flavours were somewhat flat and meats were slightly cooked to being dry. Overall ok

Some of the best tacos Ive ever had - seriously. Great atmosphere and friendly service. We had the Birria and el Pastor tacos with their homemade salsa- incredible. I will be back to try their other tacos! Great Nacho dip too

We enjoyed our Tacos and Nachos very much. The best Ive had in Kitchener so far.

I tried carnitas tacos and Arabic tacos the carnitas tacos were sweet still good even the tortillas was cold and broken the Arabic tacos chicken over cooked and dry not seasoned, sauces were tasteless and looked forward to try pastor tacos and asada.

Coming from México, I could say this is the closest street stand taco experience I have had since Ive been in Canadá. I think over time, the food will just get better. Some feedback; I feel asada and pastor were missing seasoning. Id liked yo have limes, chopped white onions and hotter sauces. Looking forward for some tongue or tripa tacos in the future.

So I am going to give this review based on what I experienced ... The service was good the workers were very nice ...they took a bit to make but that was because it was prepared fresh.....my son ordered Nachos which were good but I can make the same or better at my house not really anything super special... The tacos I got were very good full of flavor ....only thing is for what you got they were extremely expensive when we got the take out bag which is in one of my pictures I thought there was a mistake there was no way there way 8 tacos in that bag worth $34 I thought ....but there was.... I feel like for $17.50 I should have got more of a sizable taco Im not saying they bad they were great just maybe $10 for that portion I would think.....anyway if you arent worried about price I say go and try them out....

The owner was incredibly friendly, and really helpful with recommendations. The food came in a timely fashion and was very delicious! I was surprised that the 3 tacos were so filling. The horchata was a first for me and it was sooooo good, I would recommend trying! We also got the dessert. This is all from the soft launch and we look forward to visiting after the grand opening. Vegetarian options: There is a beyond meat option with potatoes

Good tasty fresh food

Picked up tacos de carnitas for dinner and wow. The pork, wow. So flavourful. They were incredible. 10/10 would highly recommend.

Best tacos Ive ever had summarizes my experience! The meat in the al pastor and asada tacos was tender and packed with flavour. The salsas tasted fresh and had a nice variety: green, peanut/medium and hot. First time trying horchata, which I really enjoyed also, very unique flavour.

Ive had mexican tacos (Playa Del carmen) these are probably the closest we are going to get.

Lots of kindness and attention to customers

Great taco place, a must try in the city. Made fresh in the restaurant. Very tasty! Yes its a bit high on the price, but if youre looking for cheap food, go to McDonalds. Keep up the great work! Parking: 4 Charles St E. City of Kitchener-Charles and Benton garage

We had lunch today at Casa Toro 88. We shared the Al pastor tacos and the pork carnitas. Both were delicious! Lots of tasty meat plus they gave us three sauces to try with them. My only suggestion would be to be able to try a mix of single tacos. We wanted to try more. We will be back!!

We loved it. The food was amazing!

Everything was super flavourful! We had the pulled chicken tostadas, ceviche, plant based tacos and two different types of pork tacos. We would definitely go back.

Thank-you for hosting our Realtor lunch Fernando! Fernando has a heart of gold. I had the pleasure of enjoying his food many years ago. A true chef, you won t be disappointed. Great service and an inviting atmosphere. Looking forward to our next visit!

Parking: Its on Charles street Food

Great food and drinks. Can t wait to see how this gem will grow in the region!

Food is good but it was so crowded the service couldnt keep up, long wait to sit, and longer wait to eat. They even forgot to bring the salsas.

Very lovely service, they are passionate about their food. There is a cool upstairs you can set at, if you dont order any drink - they will give you water which I thought was amazing (Ive worked at other places similar where they refuse to do this). I ordered carnitas (they do not come with pickled onions but I NEEDED THEM and they had no problem with the substitution. They also serve beer which I did not know, and even shots woo! Anyone who is unfamiliar with the authentic Mexican street tacos you may not know, but they are very expensive and this place actually charges less than most places do for these tacos. The work that goes into making this meat the way that it is makes it completely worth it as a treat every once in a while. I highly recommend that you come to this location. Definitely a must try at least once! I used to work as a solo chef at a taqueria so if that helps you can take my word for it :)

The best tacos in the city hands down. If you have not tried them yet you are really missing out.

Food was good, we got takeout but the wraps didn t hold up on the 10 minute drive home and were mushy and crumbly, tasted delicious though. The service sizes were also quite small. I would be prepared for a long wait.

Wheelchair accessibility: No Food

Flavourful tacos made fresh. Nice decor inside. A bit of wait to get our food after placing the orders, and also the portion was quite small. Didn t get much service even though we did dine-in.

A much needed addition to dtk!! Absolutely fantastic customer service and mouthwateringly tasty food! A must in your regular food rotation!

Highly recommend if youre looking for delicious Mexican food. The Tacos we had along with the queso dip was fantastic. The restaurant was nice, the service was great. All around a geeat experience. Cant wait to go back. Best Tacos in Kitchener.

The chicken tacos were awesome

Never had Mexican food before checked out this hidden gem I promise you you will not be disappointed the food was phenomenal. I can t wait to go back again.

Just delicious tacos! We ve eaten in and had takeout and both were equally delicious. The menu is simple and almost all of the items are gluten free.

I find it too costly, especially Nachos, it s just chips with no protein and it is $14. I was hoping to get sour cream, avocado, along with cheese and salsa. But that was not the case it s just merely chips and very little cheese. On top of that when I add chicken, it cost another $5, found simply too expensive.

We were warmly welcomed. Perfectly portioned, tasty tacos carnitas. Limited seating down but several comfortable tables upstairs. Staff turned down loud music when we asked. We will return often. Parking: Free parking on Charles between Eby & Benton. 1 hour free in Church lot across the street. Paid parking in garage off Charles.

Went there for lunch and had an absolutely spectacular meal. We had the Birria tacos and it did not disappoint! It s a really cool vibe in there upstairs. You have a cool view downtown kitchener looking all the way down Charles Street and Benson Avenue. I highly recommend checking this authentic taco place out. If there were 10 stars, I d give them 10 stars.

Great food and really nice people.

Ordered catering for a work Christmas party and Fernando was amazing to deal with every step of the way, including being very accommodating when it came to gluten free and vegan options. The food was delivered right on time, hot and super delicious, and everyone there loved it. 10/10

Amazing, authentic food! We had queso and chips for starters, the tacos carnitas and plant based tacos for main, and two different kinds of margaritas. Awesome little gem. Will definitely be back. Thank you!

Went in a group of approximately twelve bodies. The downstairs is a little cramped with that many people standing. There are counters and chairs, allowing lunch facing the street (glass frontage). The kitchen is the focal point of the downstairs. The place was reasonably clean. Staff (and food) are protected by plastic sheets. Menu is somewhat limited, probably because of a shortage of refrigeration and cooking area. There are a few canned drinks including beer, and three fresh juices. I had a hibiscus reduction that was excellent, reminding me of cranberry or pomegranate (but different). Really tasty. Once you order at the downstairs counter, you ascend the stairs to the dining area - five or six tables with chairs. This is over the kitchen, and a large open area provides a spacious feeling. It also allows smoke from the kitchen to waft up, which can get annoying depending upon what is cooking. When the food is ready, staff bring it up. There were three staff the night we went. To serve twelve people took approximately 30 minutes from first order to last dish served. Staff is polite and friendly. Owner asked us about dessert - i had a lime pie thing in a cup - tart and really tasty. The food was among the best tacos in the area, all soft-shell. Owner saw my hot sauce and we traded sauces - very cool fella. Everybody enjoyed what they ordered, which is rare for our group. I would love to see this restaurant grow a little, but i can appreciate their focus and dedication to a few items executed well. I will happily return. Parking: The restaurant is in a parking structure. If you know how to enter, that might be awesome. A few of us parked in a free lot 200m away. Expect to spend a few extra minutes walking, no big deal.

Very delicious! Great options, depth of flavor, nice folks and a cool vibe. Really appreciate the level of quality. Solid experience.

Super cute place with delicious food and friendly staff! Highly recommend!

Freakin delicious! The owner is so passionate about his food, provides awesome service, and was really nice to talk to. Weve been back a couple times. Our favourites are the chips & cheese, Al pastor tacos, and birria tacos! Lime-arita doesnt hurt either ;)

My family and I eagerly anticipated trying the tacos, but were disappointed by the inconvenient location, wobbly tables, and lack of wheelchair/stroller accessibility. The foods quality was mediocre, with indistinctive sauces, watered-down horchata, and unimpressive nachos featuring store bought chips. The only positive was prompt food preparation, but the overall experience, including an indifferent waitress, does not justify the price. Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly, no high chairs, change tables and stairs. No safe beverage cups. Wheelchair accessibility: Not very wheelchair accessiblez

Bro.... my total order was almost 58$ plus 10 tip. Almost 70$ for what??? 4 tiny steak tacos, 3 chicken tacos & nachos. I drank my drink there. Drink was good. But also.. the price man. And for how little these are. Im disappointed forsure because I wanted to have a new place to go too. Maybe its just me? Im not sure. But for the price. Its definitely not the cheapest. And the amount. Like I cant. Food was overall good. Nachos were meh. I think my expectations were set too high.

Oh my god. Best tacos Ive had in a long time. Service is frankly amazing - the dudes are so, so nice. Theyll take care of you. Trust them - eat what they tell you. Food - Exactly what you want from a taco place. Tacos!!! And damn good ones, too. Drinks - try a drink! Theyre very well made, and hit the spot. All in all - 11/10.

Culinary magic is happening here. Small space but cozy. I would give the food 6 stars if I could. Food : 5/5