Norteños Taqueria in Thunder Bay

Tacos were amazing and there was live music when I was there. Very enjoyable and if Im ever back in Thunderbay I will be going here again.

Real authentic Mexican! Enchiladas and Potatoes with pico de mayo and crema! So good. Good portions and a good selection of beverages! Would definitely come back !

The novemburger was great. Will be back again for other Mexican food.

¡Está buenísimo! Was so good! This hit the spot big time after a 15 hour drive I wish I wasn t just passing through town or I d be back at least once a week. If you re looking for authentic Mexican this is the spot and super reasonably priced in my opinion. Also for context I travel a lot and have family in Mexico so this ain t my first taco lol

I enjoyed the food while in westfort, so I figured the move wouldn t hinder the great food. I know that late in the shift or night things slow down BUT it was no reason to give me the oldest ,hardest food that was left over from the day! I ordered the steak sandwich but received a brick of dried old what I think was beef on a dry bun. They tried to soften the sandwich with a ton of sauce or whatever they used but it was still a BRICK . This being an order for pick up, I didn t know until I was home and nearly broke my tooth. I phoned to inform the staff of the cooks laziness and lack of care or respect for the paying customer. They apologized and said to come back the next day but only after 7:00, and was met with funny looks and like I was lying and looking for free food. I walked out the door and haven t said anything until now. It s been a few months but I don t think I will ever go back. Just my sandwich made properly was all I wanted, not anything free as it cost me $40 with the tip.

Food was authentic, delicious and fair price.

Fresh food at a very reasonable price. Small menu items, so you can easily try a few different dishes to make up a full meal Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options, but not many of the main dishes. It would not be a place I would suggest for a strict vegetarian diet

Great experience here. Food was very fresh and service was amazing. Loved it.

The place is nice but the food turned out to be super salty.

Food was great and staff really cared . Give it a shot!

This place has the best Mexican food in the region! The margaritas were delicious. Customer service was excellent. We will definitely come back when we travel to Thunder Bay! Highly recommended. Food

Im from out of town so I only ordered takeout the one time. I tried the steak sandwich, it was very tasty, bun, beef, all of it. Unfortunately it was very small for a sandwich pushing $19. I was still hungry after eating it. Sorry, if Im paying that kind of coin for a full sandwich, I want to be satisfied. This wasnt the case.

Outstanding Birria Tacos.

Between two of us we ordered five different plates. Everything tasted the same. Way to much tomato over top everything. The atmosphere reminded me of a bingo hall. Service was great but I wouldnt go back.

Says they close by 2am but closes way earlier. Atleast if a customer calls to ask if open, make sure to be ready to accept customers.

Took a client here for dinner and we were happy with everything. We got tacos, the corn and potato side dishes. The food was good, came out relatively quickly, our waiter was exceptional and the prices are fair. Their mango margarita was also delicious! Would return for sure.

Great food and portions, amazing!

The shrimp tacos were delicious a little bit of spice just the right amount. We also had Birria Burger it was juicy and tasty. Our server, Ashna was so delightful. Probably one of the best parts of our dinner. We enjoyed our conversation and we loved her recommendation on the pitcher of margaritas. If you are ever in Thunder Bay I would recommend going there for dinner! Cheers

Probably on the high side of a 4. Loved the atmosphere, and the service was great. Very clean inside. I wish I would have had the tacos, but it was pretty early, and I was haggard from a canceled flight. Their signature cocktails were excellent. They were about to start some live music but I couldnt stay. I had the pork belly sandwich, and the flavors were spot on. Everything worked perfectly together. I would definitely check this place out if you are ever in thunderbay.

Unbelievable, so good and the service was bey6 words.

So delicious. The birria Tacos were the best Ive ever had. Wow! friendly service. Attentive waitstaff. Large patio.

The food is really good. This was the second time I tried it and Ive loved everything I had. The birria tacos are insanely delicious, its definitely one of the best Mexican places in town. We did also get the Papas al Horno though, and a lot of the potatoes were under-cooked and crunchy which was disappointing. The in-store service also left a lot to be desired. We went on a Thursday evening, it wasnt very busy (maybe 20% full at the time). While the server got to us quickly, it was over an hour wait to get our food. After taking our order and bringing our drinks the server just disappeared for a good 20 minutes. After that he finally came back, got us some more drinks, and then again disappeared again. Eventually after about 40 minutes he came back and we asked about our food which he said would be right out. After another 30 minutes without our food he came back again and said there was a POS error and orders were delayed. Multiple other tables who came in after us were served before we were however, Im pretty sure the server just forgot to ring in our order (I honestly would much rather him just tell the truth). Finally after about an hour and 10 minutes he brought 5 of our 6 tacos, then finally the last taco and our potatoes. One of my tacos was wrong, I ordered shrimp and they gave me fish, but at that point I didnt want to risk waiting longer again for the correct food and decided just to eat it. After we finished eating we just wanted to leave, the server took our plates and we asked for the bill. He goes to the back, then comes back out and starts cleaning other empty tables, gathering dishes and cutlery, wiping them down before finally bringing out the debit machine 10 minutes later. It was embarrassingly bad service, and to make it worse Im pretty sure the person helping us was a manager (he was dressed differently than the other servers/cooks). While I will go back in the future, they really need some serious training on proper customer service.

Beautiful just beautiful

Lovely delicious food! We love coming here

My tamales were ice cold and had to be sent back and waited too long for fresh hot ones

Very good customer service but a big disappointment for Avacado lovers. Food is good and big portions.

Amazing, the pulled pork is to die for. Everything on the menu is delicious, prices are beyond reasonable and staff are so friendly (both locations).

Food is 10/10. My wife and I ate at the red river location last weekend and were so impressed I bought the whole family to the Arthur Street location. Service was great at both spots. Very friendly.

The wings are hot and crispy, beer is cold and the chicken and cheese quesadillas are jammed packed with shredded tasty chicken. Servers are friendly and you cant beat the Tuesday wing special.

Absolutely amazing after a long day of driving we were definitely happy to sit and enjoy awesome service, the best wings I have ever eaten (chipotle honey) and delicious margaritas!!!

good stuff and deal

Amazing food

Great food and drinks!

Great food, great service!

Best place for drinks and food. The atmosphere is uplifting and professional. Kid-friendliness: Kids friendly Food : 5/5 |

Burger was excellent! Service was good and owner was receptive to feedback for accessibility Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible, but bathroom stall has transfer assist bars in the wrong spots. Advised the owner

First time here. Checked the online menu to decided what we wanted and my wife chose the Beef tacquitos and I ordered the beef Birrio Tacos based on the accompanying photos. My wife s order was good with a medium sized amount. Mine was dreadful. Three tiny overcooked tacos with little or no Monterey Jack cheese, it was shown and advertised as loaded , burnt beef and tasteless Au jus . I couldn t believe how small the portions were! Our waitress, Desiree, was great, though, and she saved the meal with her demeanour. Don t order the Birrio tacos.

Good street tacos and menu. Smaller size items but fresh ingredients.

Really good authentic Mexican food. Very tasty, loved the spicy salsa.staff very nice, food and drinks came promptly. Live music, a little loud but we were seated towards back of restaurant where it was a little quieter. Has a patio. Next time in Thunder Bay will come back here for sure. Parking: Restaurant is attached to Ramada inn, thunder bay, Ontario.

Sat for 10 mins before asking another waitress for our server, got drinks right away but took an hour for the tnect round and food to arrive

Soooooooo good! We pulled into the Comfort Inn next door after a long day of driving, and I was so excited to see a Mexican restaurant next door. It did NOT disappoint. Fresh, tasty, and authentic! A little noisy for my senior parents, but worth it for the great food!

Portions were a good size but it is a typical Canadian attempt at mexican food. Granted I am spoiled traveling to mexico regular but i found this a bland and boring attempt. Probably wont be back unless we happen to be staying at the Ramada and dont feel like driving for food.

Service wasn t good, took a really long time for our food to arrive but mainly we didn t even get water. We asked for water and received it as we were about to finish the meal. The time of the day was kinda early so there wasn t even a lot of tables so it wasn t busy. Food was ok, I did expect for more Mexican flavors (more spicy) and we did ask for spicy. But was just ok

Excellent food. Could use a refresher on attentive service or perhaps change to counter order food.

Authentic Mexican street food. Fantastic service! Birria tacos and tamales were amazing. 5/5

Fun vibe, live band, great food and great service!

The food at Nortenos is great. However, the service experience varies. My family ordered take out for Mother s Day. After paying, the staff informed me they gave a portion of our order away to another patron. We waited an additional 15 minutes while a new order was prepared and the rest of the order became cold. I asked the staff if there was anything Nortenos could do to for us but were told there was nothing they could do disappointing as I specifically asked to check with Jamie (the owner) by name.

The food is exceptional! Literally the best Mexican cuisine ive ever had, and everything on the menu is at that level of quality. Me and my partner has gone there before but theyve really upped their game with better plates (they used to serve on plastic. Now its actually good quality dishes) its a restaurant i look forward to visiting again and again!

We had a wonderful waitress. The food was delicious and fill portions. Many gluten free options. The Margarita was amazing! Vegetarian options: Many options Dietary restrictions: Many options

First time here and impressed with the food! The birria tacos are a must-try! We ll definitely be back!

Love Nortenos, what a great place for great Mexican food and drinks. Its a large place with room for a crowd.

I was issued the Taco Tax and finally ate at Norteños. Ordered the pork shoulder, beef and chicken at 11:10 am Tuesday. - Pork shoulder (tasted the braised pork, it was good) - Beef (it was ok) - Chicken (flavourful and a mouth pleaser) Will I visit Norteños if issued the Taco Tax again? Yes.

Yummy food. Delish margaritas and some pool tables.

The birria tacos are my favourite, I always get an order. However this location smells bad, like old books and damp clothes. Do not go to this location, the smell could be from mold or water damage. I recomend to go to the downtown location instead.

Service was little slow, food was okay nothing special

Ive had better mexican food. Wasnt really what I was expecting. Wishing for more of a menu and the food was really salty. I had a birro burger which was so so pulled pork was terribly salty. We also had nachos that was a totally disappointment. Their Pico was just chopped tomatoes nothing else no onions ect. Will not visit again.

Currently sitting at my table listening to live acoustic music with a soft background noise of happy voices. I was pleasantly surprised with this establishment. The hostess was on point, seating patrons, clearing tables and always with a happy demeanor. Excellent work ethic. My server (male whos name eludes me) was happy, polite and personable. He was not overly present, but knew just when to pop by and check in. The food was why I came in, hoping for my fix of mexican street food while out of town for work and boy did Nortenos deliver! I had chicken tostadas and the papas Al horno side and both were phenomenal. Will definitely continue to frequent here while out of town for work. Excellent job to everyone!

Delicious homemade Mexican food. I had the quesadilla, and corn salad. The salad was tasty, but a large portion for a side dish. The quesadilla was very flavourful and it came with a delicious salsa verde. The cocktails were nicely mixed. Desert was a perfectly spiced brownie, with hints of hot pepper and cinnamon. Topped with a lightly spiced whipped cream. Decadent and delicious. The service was prompt and friendly. I will visit again next time I am in town. Vegetarian options: There were several vegetarian options (tostada, quesadilla, tortas, and tacos), as well as several side dishes.

Absolutely obsessed with this place, every single thing on the menu is fantastic! Prices are so reasonable and the flavors are amazing

Staff is nice and friendly. Food is great. What more do you need. Just go there and enjoy.

Wanted somewhere different to have lunch and after reading the reviews this place fit the bill. Luv the decor, so bright and friendly. Staff were just amazing and friendly. After stating I ve always been curious about pork belly she showed me a new dish with it. I was sold and didn t regret. Found out I love pork belly especially when served with their pickled onions and jalapeño garlic aioli. I also snarfed a chicken tostada which was to die for. Washed this fab meal down with their margarita. Will be back here again to try more of their menu.

Food was decent except the barria tacos which were very bland, covered in cheap deep frying grease and should not be on the menu. They bring all your food out at once instead of having a starter as the food is all ready to go, all the pork, beef, shrimp, and chicken sitting in warmers all evening as they are too cheap to make it fresh when you order so by time you re done your appetizer, your main is soggy and cold. Service is painfully slow. Carmelo our server checked on us once the entire meal, only because we asked another server for something and should not be working there One of the sons / owners has no idea how to manage staff or give directions. Plastic plates, cheap cutlery, napkins aren t even napkin quality. Very overhyped for a Mexican restaurant. Wouldn t be surprised if they close in a few years

everything is great, but the decor is like as if it was in Mexico. Definitely decor could use investment. Not the same as the north side location, or like other restaurants around town.

Excellent Mexican food, decoration creates a truly Mexican atmosphere and the attention is excellent

It was a huge let down! The place looked promising, server was friendly and the restaurant was aromatic, however the food we ordered had virtually no flavor. We ordered tacos, tostadas and taquitos and they all were without any flavours, all the meats were dry and bland, and one was a mushey paste, there wasnt even any heat to it. Its as if the chef refused to cook with chili peppers or any spice. Guac, Bar Burrito and Tacotime has way more flavor, sad to say.

Everything was just ok . It took a while for a server to come around, though they were very friendly. The beans were lacking flavour and the spicy hot sauce was barely spicy at all

It was amazing experience and the food was great

Realizing this has recently opened, there is a need for some polishing to the service, when ordering esquites...plates should be brought for everyone to share...shouldnt have to ask for utensils and napkins, considering the nature of the food being served. Service lacking, although pleasant(check back on your guests) the food is AMAZING and worth the wait Wheelchair accessibility: accessible

Vegetarian options: Other then the torta, they have veggie options for everything. And they are all great. Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp seems steep for a wheel chair. But maybe?

good food at a reasonable price . Less than 20 minutes to pick up at rush hour. Wish I knew there s a little new side menu but oh well :) next time. Thank you

Great tacos

I have eaten food from there as well as sat down there numerous times. The location is small but clean and cozy, very cantina like. Authentic Mexican Street Food that is spot on and delicous every time.

Sorry I wasnt impressed, never order the corn salad, just boiled chewy tasteless frozen corn. The deep fried chicken tacos were weird funky tasting, your peco was just wrong. Bad bad

Amazing gem for WF and TBay. Love that so much is gluten free. Small cozy brightly lit colorful warm and friendly dine in experience.

Food is delicious, service and atmosphere really nice. Absolutely recommended.

It s the best food in the town, the best quality food, and the most similar Mexican food in all of Thunder Bay

A great little place for some quality Mexican food. Not a lot of room to sit down and eat when the patio area is closed. It is also a bit pricey for a quick bite but very much worth it.

Parking: Great little spot, very authentic feel and taste. Kid-friendliness: Nice atmosphere family friendly , eat in or take out, great food every time

The food was good, the staff was very friendly and polite!

Friendly atmosphere, delicious food! Will be returning again. Vegetarian options: Not a vegetarian but there are vegetarian friendly options Kid-friendliness: Owner was very friendly and understanding towards our toddler playing with his monster trucks

The tacos were so hot that they burned my fingers.

Excellent experience!

This place is amazing. I went here for a date night with my wife and we shared the Pork Taquitos and had one of each type of taco as well. My favourite was the chicken, my wifes favorite was the pork, however all three were great. Service was prompt and you could tell they really did appreciate your business. I cant wait to go back and try more foods!

Quaint little corner restaurant, with a small seating area. However, the food is AMAZING!! I only ordered the chicken quesadilla but it was unlike any other I had before. While it is located in West Fort, the trip will be worth it.

Love this place best authentic Mexican cuisine. Their tostadas are top notch. Food quality is fantastic and all of the amazing flavors come through. This is a must visit if you are in thunder bay and craving Mexican food.

The food is unreal had a shrimp taco and a regular beef taco would deffantly recommend

Flavourful food. People are friendly and happy to serve. You ll likely leave with a smile after eating here.

I ordered lentil taquitos with papas Al horno on the side. The food was delicious and the service was great. The servers were very hospitable and food was ready in about 5-10 mins. They have a nice patio as well indoor seating.

Great food. Absolutley loved every taco. Highly recommend!

Great food and a reasonable price. The beef cheesesteak torta was delicious!! Will definitely be a repeat customer!

amazing food

amazing food

Such good food!

So I ordered via Skip The Dishes because Im only in Thunder Bay for the night. My favourite fast food restaurant is Taco Bell and obviously it doesnt compare to this because its fast food, but I do appreciate good mexican food. Got the Beef Taquitos (9.1/10) and Spicy Chicken Quesadilla (9.1/10). Very good. Both are the best Ive had in both categories. Wouldve like to had it more fresh by being at the restaurant, but alas. Im sure theres better version of these elsewhere, but to date these are the ones Id most recommend. If Im ever back in Thunder Bay I will get this again and other things on the menu. Forgot (Edited Review): There was a white and green dipping sauce that came with them that I didnt know Id get. Ill say for the green dipping sauce (7.5/10). Not bad. White sauce (8.1/10). I smelt this initially and thought it was ranch or maybe more like a Tzatziki Sauce. It wasnt, but would recommend.

This is the best place for Mexican food!! I wish we had one in Mississauga.

Im Mexican-American and I can say this is the place to go to if you want authentic food. Delicious

The food is excellent, I love the pork belly sandwich( there is a fancy name for this item cant remember ), anyway, the pork belly is fat and juicy, not greasy at all!! Also, the corn salad is really chewy. I m glad that you guys didn t use frozen corn, thxxx i would definitely like to come back again and try more items. Just too unfortunate that im just stopped by thunder bay during my travel

Food is amazing. Just need a band and a bar on the patio

Really good. Highly recommend.

Great food, service, and experience!

My favourite restaurant in Tbay

Little hole in the wall place, great service.

Loved the service, the atmosphere, and the food! My eyeballs were bigger than my stomach, but I loved every bite.

Awesome service and eats!

First time trying this place and it did not disappoint!! Such a cute little spot in Westfort!

Coming back aga8n when im in town. So delicious

I absolutely LOVE this place....I feel like I am on vacation & eating Mexican street food. The music they play as you are eating also completes the staycation atmosphere.

The food here was amazing!!! I had the carnitas de peurco taco, Birria tacos, and a chicken tostada and everything was perfect. I got the mild salsa with the taco and it was to die for! It was hard to pick a favourite because everything was so good but if I had to pick it would probably be the Birria tacos. The staff was so friendly and the atmosphere was so cute and welcoming! I will definitely be going back ASAP!

They have the best Tacos in Canada! Every time I m in town for work I have to eat here. Amazing

A favorite

Damnnnn they know what theyre doing

Absolutely amazing tacos!!! Best Ive ever had by far!!

BEST TACOS EVER, if you havent went you are missing out. Amazing food and service

Great food and fast service

Was referred by our Air BnB host & so glad!! Absolutely delicious food with friendly service.

Great food! Fast and friendly service.

Fully recommend this place.

Anyone want to feel and taste of Mexico here in Thunder Bay Ontario One must give this very Chic and well decorated atmosphere a try.. make it a Cerveza or a Margarita and enjoy.. The Menu is simple and to the point.. fixated on taste and flavour ! Enjoy Amigos! Alberta Marco Approved!

Absolutely delicious in a casual, fun atmosphere.

This Taqueria is hands-down the best in town!!! Every dish, perfection. Great service

Great authentic tasting Mexican food at very reasonable prices! Ive eaten here many times and am always happy to have it again.

Best Mexican food in town hands down. My favorite place to eat.

Amazing food Parking: Lots of parking down side street Wheelchair accessibility: A little steep but has a ramp at the front door

Yum! Ate some really great food out on their lovely patio.

Great mexican restaurant, outside dining in the summer as well.

Portion was a little smaller than I would have liked but it tasted amazing! Great service too Parking: Lots of parking available

We enjoyed our lunch here - tried chicken and pork tacos, the corn side, and a bean quesadilla. I would have preferred more cheese and fewer beans- but you definitely get a lot of food and wouldnt go hungry! The green and red salsa were delish!

Very good food. Server was very nice and attentive. Nice rear outdoor eatting area. Parking: You have to park on the street.

Amazing food great staff just an amazing place to stop at anytime best restaurants in town

Hidden Gem in Thunder Bay. Authentic Taqueria. Order: Birria Tacos, A plantain dish forgot the name. Got a jarritos to drink. Location: I was just stopping by in thunder Bay so I dont know where this is in relation to the city. I found it from Google. However it is a nice little restaurant with a nice patio. 4/5 Service: I think it was the owner or manager of the restaurant that took my order? She was awesome. The service is great. Everyone is friendly and were prompt with orders. 5/5 Value: excellent value for what youre getting. High quality fresh food at a low price. High quality dinner for $20 something, are u kidding me? Cant beat that. 5/5 Taste: My girlfriend is Mexican from Mexico. I know what good Mexican food tastes like. I did not expect thunder bay to have Birria tacos and delicious ones too. It was so good, my friends told me to bring them some when they saw it on my IG. I was travelling. They made a 4 hour trip. Reheat in air fryer still amazing. They can hold their own against some from Mexico and LA. 5/5 Overall: outstanding tacos. If I am ever in Thunder Bay, I will definitely come back. I will have to tell my friends who live in Thunder Bay about this place if they dont know by now. Many of them live and work in Thunder Bay but always fly back to Toronto. 5/5

Excellent mexican food. I had the vegan lentil tacos and thoroughly enjoyed them. Staff were friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were gender-neutral and clean. Good location with easy street parking and outdoor seating. Vegetarian options: The lentil tacos are vegan.

The ambiance is nice and cozy and love the music. The beef quesadillia was great and will definitely be back to try more.

Their Biria and Chicken Tinga Tacos are absolutely phenomenal. The cup of elote (Mexican Street Corn) is a great side to go with those tacos. The outdoor patio is relaxing and chill. Great place to stop if you live or are passing through Thunder Bay.

Real food, real meat. Good variety and everything was very tasty. Well definitely eat here again

Ive never had a bad meal here! The Bria tacos are amazing If you havent tried Norteños you owe it to yourself to go for a drive to Fredrica and Brown St.

Stopped by this gem while visiting town and the old neighborhood. Delicious, fresh authentic cuisine. Staff is really helpful and kind. Outside patio is offered as well for eating outdoors on a nice day. Great to see this building back in use and home to a great restaurant.

What a gem! For context, my home city has no good mexican food, so I make an effort to get mexican whenever Im in a new city. Nortenos delivers what Im looking for! We had carnitas, tinga, and birria tacos. For the price you get a good quantity of meat with excellent flavour. The service was also extremely friendly and helpful. I wish I could convince them to move to my city!

Beautiful place, with mouth watering delicious food, never had such good Mexican food, will be going again n again A must go go place....

Amazing tacos but they were quite overpriced. Also the posted hours on Google are wrong.

Authentic and delicious!!

Authentic food! Wonderful, personal service!

Tacos are so good, the salsas are very good too, real Mexican food.

Canadian mexican food at its finest. Birria was all grease, consomme was literally oil. Stale tortillas. Ridiculously priced beer. Service was good though.

Superb tacos. The birria is fantastic!

WOW, my only complaint is they dont have a location in Saskatchewan!

Good food.

I LOOOOVE their birria tacos. Totally recommended. (Edited my review to add their Novemburger 2022)

Phenomenal tacos and hot sauce

Best tacos in Thunder Bay! Dont waste your time going anywhere else. Worth it all.

Literally the best taco I have ever had

Delicious food and friendly staff. Check out their novemburger it s absolutely breathtaking.

What a great eatery! Can hardly wait when for their PA location to open.

Food was excellent and authentic. Service was very friendly and informative.

Honestly a must-try. The food is incredible and the staff is super nice and helpful. Great options for vegetarians as well! The menu is the perfect size for variety, but not too many options to overwhelm you. Ive never been disappointed by anything Ive had. Ive tried each spice level and they all deliver. Mild is still flavourful and delicious without the spice, medium is perfect to start with as its very manageable, and hot isnt crazy but it gives that satisfying heat. For top recommendations: quesadillas and tostadas! *chefs kiss*

best food in the world

Very very authentic Mexican restaurant. I was gushing throughout. What is not to love about this restaurant? Pros: Authentic and delicious mexican meals, wonderful service, spanish music in the background, warm reception and service by staff, good price, proximity to work, and I can just continue. Cons: None that I can think of.... Maybe parking if it is a busy period. I highly recommend this restaurant. I will be going back there a couple of times as I plan to taste everything on the menu at least once. You should do too.

I visited this restaurant while I was in a lay over. I loved the flavour and the amount of food they place on every order. The taste is good and I can feel the freshness on the meat. It would be amazing if they could find a waitress who can speak Spanish and English to make the Mexican experience better.