La Bartola in Toronto

The Mole Bianco is must try, definitely highlight of the night. The tacos starting kit is a little salty for us

Awesome atmosphere, great food (thank you for the churros!)

stunning. flabbergasting. insane. spellbinding.

INSANE! It was the best plant-based meal I ve had. The burrata cheese that comes with the Quesadilla was amazing. The orange tamal was delicious. I will definitely visit again!

Never tried a fully vegetarian meal, the seasoning was excellent, a special experience.

One of my favourite restaurants in all of the Toronto. The food and services are always amazing.

Is not the first time being here and food is awesome!!! ... flavors are so unique that you truly remember that little touch of mexico on your plate...this Poblano tart waaaas delicious!! ...also the person that give us the service was really kind and friendly!!

The Food was amazing, the chef is a genius. Everything is so great curated, the ambience and the incredible costumer service. Shoutout to Majo and Jenny!! As a Mexican it really transports you to Mexico

I found this place while searching for authentic Mexican food in Canada. And I can say that it is excellent, a beautiful place, people who make you feel welcome and a great atmosphere between cozy and elegant.

Very delicious, the best Mexican food place in Toronto, highly recommended. Everything excellent.

Delicious place to try plant-based Mexican food! A very beautiful culinary experience, the creativity and effort of the chef and his team are appreciated Vegetarian options: The entire menu is plant-based.

Incredible food. Just loved the place.

I really enjoyed dinner at La Bartola. I was not sure how much I was going to like it, since it is vegetarian , but the flavors were just right. Everyone at my table loved their dish and the Oaxacan chocolate cake was so so good. I really recommend it

Some of the best Mexican food in Toronto! Highly recommended!!

The best vegan spot in Toronto. The drinks are fantastic! Would recommend

Overpriced, not worth to go !!

Incredible! Tacos and drinks were creative and delicious

A la carte menu was reasonably priced and unbelievably tasty. Service was fantastic.

The service was incredibly helpful and the food was delicious!

Loved this restaurant! We did the $75 tasting menu and it was exceptional. We left feeling full and satisfied but not uncomfortable. The vibe felt very authentic and the dishes were very unique. The corn was by far my favourite as well as the margarita!

This is one of our favorite restaurants in all of Toronto. Vegan, completely gluten free and every dish we have tried is delicious. Also, Great to just just stop in for quacamole and Margaritas. Vegetarian options: Completely Vegan. Dietary restrictions: Completely Gluten free

Just amazing!

Extremely rude waitstaff. Imagine being horrible at your job and then expecting to be tipped. Avoid.

Vegan options and nice ambience with high prices! It seems over priced because they serve very little portion.

Recently went for my wifes birthday. We sat on their lovely cocoon of a patio. Really enjoyed their tasting menu. Some dishes were stronger than others but overall a delicious and unique eating Oaxacan inspired experience. (I did not miss not having any animal products) Service, dish explanations, presentations and cocktails were also really great! A perfect spot to try a new take on what you might expect is familiar.

One of the best vegetarian restaurants I have ever been to. If someone didnt tell me it was a vegetarian restaurant, I probably wouldnt recognize it was just vegetarian.

Excellent service, delicious food and interesting cocktails. Cant wait to go back!

Really wonderful meal, so thoughtful and delicious! Dietary restrictions: Fully vegan menu! Recommended dishes

Michelin mentioned Mexican food. Its amazing. Probably my favourite restaurant in Toronto. The menu is fully vegan, and even though I m not vegan I loved it. I loved the black aguachile, tamales, enmolada, white mole and the hibiscus mushroom tacos. The chocolate cake was delicious. The only dish I wouldnt get again is the pineapple dessert which is too dominated by corn flavour for my tastes. Amazing food. Amazing cocktails- I recommend the Amarre and the Vuelo del Chaman. Great for a special event.

Delicious vegan place

They create a lot of amazing flavors here. Wine pairings with the coursed out meal werent great, but its definitely a spot to try.

beautiful interior and spanish music playing very faintly in the background give this place such a nice, comfortable atmosphere. service is amazing. very attentive and the servers explain your meal and its origins once it s placed down.

We went to La Bartola and opted to try the tasting menu. Having gone to another Plant based restaurant in the city two days prior and trying their 8 course menu (we were here on vacation) and being completely underwhelmed and dissapointed, we were extremely skeptical. This was hands down the BEST meal we have ever had- both since we have been vegan as well as pre vegan- both me and my partner agreed. Every single dish the brought out was better than the last. The flavor of every dish was dynamic and full of depth, beautifully plated and our waiter described them each to perfection. Simply amazing.

One of the best dining experiences Ive ever had. Try the Mole Blanco when you go here, it is truly life changing my delicious.

Enjoyed the food and ambience.Service was on time and great. A bit pricey on both cocktails and food. Recommend if you re looking for something different in Mexican food.

Came here for me and my husband s wedding anniversary. The food was delicious, vibrant and full of flavour, drinks were delicious and the patio reminded us of Mexico. Thank you for such a lovely evening!

Went here to celebrate birthday dinner with wifey. Loved that everything here is vegetarian. Our favorites were Memelas and avocado lime sorbet.

We made our reservation on OpenTable, knowing there would be a $50 per person charge, totaling $250. However, when it came time to pay, I was surprised to find that the entire amount was automatically charged to my card without the option to split the bill among the group. This approach is baffling most restaurants simply place a hold for such fees, not an automatic charge. The $50 per person fee should function as a no-show charge, only applied if you fail to turn up. Based on this experience, I wouldn t recommend dining here. While the food was unique and the drinks were enjoyable, the restaurant is trying too hard to be upscale but hasn t quite achieved it.

Service was great, appetizers were wonderful. The mains were a little heavy and were a little bit of a letdown. The outdoor patio is very cute. Vegetarian options: The restaurant is fully vegetarian.

Authentich mexican dinning. Really nice place. Be aware on meat - which is not missed. Food

Creative, plant based food without compromise. We will definitely return. Jennifer did a fantastic job walking us through the tasting menu.

I thought everything was fantastic. My partner and I both did the tasting menu. Even my wife (who abhors most vegetables) enjoyed La Bartola.

First time trying mexican vegan food and it was a very unique and enjoyable experience. The quesadilla was really good. The chocolate cake was amazing too.

Vegetarian Mexican food, Cosy, friendly, Divine food, great cocktails. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian Restaurant Food : 5/5 |

We were in a group of 3, and had tasting menu. The food was very average. Other than the mushroom main - the portions were tiny, and you don t even feel like you ate anything. The starter cantaloupe salad and the desert were very hard to chew. The purple / black theme of the food with watery base grew old at some point, and I wanted something different. After the tasting menu, we were all hungry and had to order more food. Overall, ended up paying $400 for three of us. I don t know what the rage is about, but even an average Mexican restaurant offers much better food. If you re looking for Michelin, there is a One Star place which is similar price and has way better food. Also, while the service was amazing, the 20% automatic gratuity is not disclosed on the menu which is the standard practice. Vegetarian options: The full menu is vegan Parking: There are lots of street parking options right outside the restaurant

A decent experience! Service was not pretentious at all, but classy and engaged. Mole Amarillo: pure, raw and earthy, elegant, the perfect slight hint of spice. The antojito: delicate and beautiful combinations. Id say it is pricey for what it is, not sure I would go back. Worth a try once :)

Our favorite restaurant in the city. Vegan and gluten-free. We are regulars.

The presentation of the food was creative. However the attitude of the store manager was so rude ever since we walked into the restaurant. There was also a 20% forced gratuity fees added to the bill which we paid but not happy.

Unfortunately we didnt have a chance to try the cuisine; kept receiving an error when trying to book online and the person answering the phone refused to assist (even though they were quite eager to try to make a reservation and point out that it worked for them)! Perhaps management could teach some empathy to their staff answering the phone, particularly given this is a service industry :)

Wow. This was an amazing experience. The food was some of the best I ve had, while I am vegan, my parents who joined me are not and they said they were blown away. We tried the quesadilla and the mole blanco, as well as the guacamole - it was all so fresh, flavourful, and you weren t reminded that you were eaten vegan, it was flavourful and rich. The atmosphere was perfect, we were on the back patio and it was calm and not overstimulating. The waitress was knowledge and kind, and all of our food came in about 10 minutes. We tried the La Bartola Margarita and it was a whole experience - I would have preferred it a bit sweeter but it was really good. I didn t love the oaxacan cake but it wasn t bad by any means. Overall I would definitely return to La Bartola

I am lucky to have been to many plant based restaurants around the world, from casual to fancy, and this place might be my new favourite. The ambiance and service are impeccable, and the food is incredible. I already know I will be craving some of their dishes soon. Chef, if you read this, please open a branch in Singapore

Had the tasting menu. All plates were very tasty, and they did bring traditional Mexican flavours into the vegan world. Service was very good and friendly. Vegetarian options: The whole menu is vegan. Dietary restrictions: They cannot accommodate mushroom allergies, as many dishes have mushrooms.

I had to keep asking for things like a fork or a napkin. I made a reso through open table which forced me to pay a deposit for the tasting menu, even though we just wanted a la carte. When I explained this to the manager they would not refund me. How cheap can you be? 70 percent of the dishes were not at all good. One mole was super bitter. The rice pudding tarte was not tasty. The main course was not very well balanced. My drink was inexplicably served with entire inedible cacao beans surrounding it - so wasteful. will not ever come back

Even though it earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand (good quality, good value cooking), the mood is decidedly relaxed and low key. But because of this, you also need a reservation or sit at the bar like we did. From there I got a great view of the bright decor and funky art. I ordered the Taco Placero. The handmade purple corn tacos here are all scratch-made and ground in house. Three tacos arrived with completely different fillings. For me the standout was the one with braised hibiscus and caramelized onion topped with peanuts. Another one had lion s mane mushrooms in a spicy tangy sauce and the last was a pastor that had pieces of pineapple on top. Even if you are a carnivore like my friend, you will gobble these up. Flavourful and satisfying, vegan never tasted so good! Service was prompt, attentive, and pleasant. Our server was incredible! I told her I was celebrating my birthday and she brought over a complimentary glass of wine. For ambience, service, and food you ve gotta check this out! Vegetarian options: Everything on the menu is vegan. Lots of mushrooms so beware of allergies to this. Parking: College street fills up fast so check the side streets.

Scrumptious!

Amazing food! Amazing service! I ve never had vegan Mexican, I m not even a vegan but I enjoyed every dish. We had a tasing course menu and each dish brought us new experience in terms of taste and presentation. It was a game changer! So much fun. Totally new perspective. Wow! The server Karin was super attentive and kind. Highly recommend this place.

Authentic and delicious Mexican food! Highly recommended

Fantastic food and drinks and warm service. My group had 3 different moles - each had a very unique combination of flavours, all incredible. One of the draws was the plant-based menu, but both meat-eaters and vegetarians alike were wowed. We went for a birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend! Vegetarian options: The entire menu is entirely plant-based (vegan) Dietary restrictions: The entire menu is gluten-free

Unreal flavours! This is one of my favourite restaurants in Toronto because of the exceptional food and knowledgeable and friendly staff. Highly recommend the Tlacoyo!

We did the set menu and got a few cocktails- it was good food :) the portions were small, but good, really liked the esquites and lions steak mushroom.

Amazing Mexican experience! Service was top notch, all the plates we ordered were unique and tasty! Definitely will be back!

the food and service were great! they gave me a free glass of prosecco because i was celebrating and the servers were really helpful and explained each dish. giving 4 stars instead of 5 because i personally was not a fan of the desert, there was nothing wrong with it, just not for me. also a bit pricey but its toronto so nothing shocking lol. Vegetarian options: it s a plant-based restaurant!

Excessive prices, considering what they offer..

The best restaurant in Toronto, by far! And I am not vegan, so ..

I went with a friend of mine and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The service and food was amazing. Every single dish that came out was explained to us and how it was prepared. I highly recommend this place to anyone interested in trying out vegan food!

Everything was delicious! Would definitely come back again. I had the Toloache cocktail, which came with a smoke bubble! It was so flavourful. I was a bit skeptical when I saw the rosemary syrup, but it wasnt overpowering at all. My husband had the Mixe cocktail and he loved it too. Food

The food here is amazing! I 100% recommend giving it a try! Was great to take my non vegan family here and them loving it as much as I did!

Had my 10th anniversary with my wife here just the other night and it was perfect. I was hoping for authentic Mexican cuisine and La Bartola absolutely delivered. They went the extra mile to ensure our night out was perfect and I truly appreciate that level of service. Food options were great, taste was on point and options were just enough to keep me intrigued. 1 food you have to try... the Street Corn... OMG!

Nice place

Great atmosphere! Gluten free deliciousness.

Great atmosphere, good cocktails and good food. Highly recommend if you re looking for a good vegetarian restaurant.

While looking for a restaurant with vegan cuisine, we found out about the La Bartola restaurant via the Happy Cow app. Since we really like Mexican cuisine, we went here twice during our week of vacation in Toronto. On the first visit we sat at the bar and had only chosen a single dish. We were so impressed with the taste that we planned a second visit. On our second visit we chose the 5-course tasting menu and were completely thrilled. So delicious and great. This was definitely worth every penny. The staff at La Bartola is very attentive and friendly. I can definitely recommend a visit here. Thank you for two wonderful evenings at La Bartola! Vegetarian options: All dishes on the menu are plant based and therefore suitable for vegans.

Santata was absolutely incredible. My husband brought me here for my birthday and I felt like a queen. We were spoiled Beyond delight. We got the five course dinner option. Every single item was filled with flavor and tasted amazing. I cannot wait to come back here.

A tad pretentious, but worth it. The moles are always exquisite, and the Oaxaca Old Fashioned just melts my soul

very very salty

The Mexican food at this place is so interesting and special! The flavors felt so authentic and the best part was that everything was plant based. And the service? Top-notch! The staff is friendly, attentive, and really knows their stuff. We tried the tasting menu, which was a great and tasty adventure! Vegetarian options: Everything is plant based

Everything was incredible, the food, the atmosphere and the service . Staff is very knowledgeable about the dishes and were fantastic with my allergies. Will definitely come back to try more and would highly recommend.

Really enjoyed my dinner here - everything was super fresh, flavourful, and the food was really clean and light. And at the risk of sounding ancient .so nice to be at a restaurant and not have hip hop blasting. I could actually talk to and hear my date. Will definitely be coming back

I came here for my birthday. LOVE THE VIBE. They served the fanciest margarita Ive ever had. It was delicious! I would have liked to do the tasting menu, but they ran out by the time we got there. It was completely fine because we got to eat my FAVORITE dish of my whole trip to Toronto - the Mole Blanco. I cant describe it; you just have to eat it to see!

From start to finish this place wowed my partner and I! We came to celebrate his birthday and they gave us a semi private space to sit and enjoy our dinner. Eduardo was our main server who was very kind, knowledgeable and attentive. He explained all the menus in detail and was just delightful. Santana served most of our food dishes with enthusiasm and a precise explanation of each dish and what we should expect to taste. The cocktails were otherworldly in regards to presentation and taste. Highly recommend their version of a Oaxacan Old Fashioned made with tequila añejo instead of the traditional bourbon and yet somehow still tasted like the classic cocktail! I was very impressed. Our favourite dish was the Black Augachile which was the starter. The appetizer was very fresh and the presentation was simple but colourful, our taste buds were very pleased. Our second favourite dish was the Oaxacan Tetela, something about this dish felt homemade and nostalgic, it was a beautiful feeling. Would love to come back here with friends to try more of their dishes. Thanks for the great first experience! Dietary restrictions: Strictly vegan and gluten free!

We went for a tasting menu, the whole experience was really good. Loved Loins Mane steak, Avocado Lime sorbet, Cantaloupe salad. Worth it for the overall fine dining experience.

We (my partner, son and i) came here for supper, I was pretty amped to eat here and it did not disappoint. We chose not to do go with tasting menu so that we The service was amazing: we went with our servers recommendations and each got a different starter. All delicious. We all went different ways on entree too. The star was definitely the hibiscus taco (so good! I could eaten three of them!). Desserts were all fantastic! Music and decor were perfect for setting the vibe. Well be back!

Delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, excellent service! Couldnt ask for a better dining experience! The pistachio mole that came with the tetelas my favourite. And the birria consume was perfection.

Bad service, bad food. Outrageous they have 20% mandatory gratuity for 6 people (after a $50 deposit per person)

Yum! And the service was perfect. Thank you La Bartola.

Tried out the testing menu. It was Plant Based, Innovative, and Delicious. The best ones were the simplest dishes. A few too many dishes with citrusy notes; The complex ones had too many elements, flavourful but maybe not necessary. Very warm and welcoming staff. Vegetarian options: Plant based

Wonderful in every way. Outstanding service, atmosphere, and food.

The food was great. This place definitely deserves its good reputation. I was really impressed with all the different flavors and the presentation. Our server was kind and made us feel welcome from the start. This place is a must!

What a fantastic experience at LA Bartola. The tasting menu was phenomenal and the cocktails were great. Eduardo was very attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back.

Worst food I ever ate. Poor seating and poor service. Had to wait more than 30 minutes for the food. Do not bother to go there.

Dropped in on a whim. We are rarely in that hood. Food was good. Service was excellent... It was a little quiet in there. Maybe we got there too early

Incredible vegan restaurant ! Service was friendly, food was amazing and overall a great dining experience even for the non vegans. The dessert we had was the icing on the cake. Exceptional! Guacamole to start was one of the best guacamoles I ve had in Canada as well!

Went to La Bartola for a birthday. We got the tasting menu, the tostadas were excellent and the drinks so creative. Would definitely go again to try more of their menu.

I love Mexican food and being a vegetarian I went to La Bartola with very high expectations. We were seated at the bar as I did not make a reservation in advance. It was a quiet Sunday evening but the restaurant was full. Ordered the tasting menu between the two of us. The jackfruit taco was good but the tortilla was ok. The bean mix topping was too salty and lacked flavours. The hot sauce was not spicy at all (and I was charged 4 cad for a small serving of hot sauce lol). The white mole and pink mole were ok. Tasted more like curry and the consistency of mole was very runny (like watered down). The dessert was ok. I ordered Pachita for drink and it reminded me of Bailey s with no taste of popcorn milk or cacao liqueur. Overall it was good but I will not return for I love Mexican food and this was not it.

Incredible food and flawless service

What a fantastic little place. I didnt check the menu or anything when I booked the reservation and was so happy with it. Wonderful food and drinks. Food : 5/5

oh LAWD was this good. I went for a date and got the prefix menu. The service was excellent, our server was super gracious and explained all the menu items beautifully. You could tell he was really passionate about the food being served. When I mentioned having a sensitivity to spice he was very clear about which items to avoid and what the spiciness level would be. He was right on. Everything was beautifully presented and the flavors were unbelievable. Ingredients were fresh and textures and flavors on each plate were on point. I was super excited for each course. Honestly the best food I ve eaten all year. I wish I could give 6 stars! Thank you for a wonderful evening

Very unique cuisine and dishes, didnt know immediately from the names/ingredients but our server explained everything. Everything tasted really good except one dish that we found very salty but they let us replace it and didnt charge us even though we insisted! Overall 4/5 experience. The food is unique, ambience and vibe really pleasing, service is great too.

Came with a friend whos gluten free and vegan. We had an amazing time. The dishes we had: Mole Blanco Enmolada With Mole De Ofreda Avocado & Key Lime Sorbet The Enmolada With Mole De Ofreda was amazing. Great combination and tons of flavour. Id highly recommend the dish. My friend really loves the two dishes she got. The prices are affordable for a night out in the city. Dietary restrictions: Vegan and everything is gluten free.

the food was great and I would potentially return but as a group of 6 we were forced to do the pre-set menu and tip 20%, overall I didnt feel that the value or service was 5 star. Cocktails were just ok. I expect the experience is better with a smaller group and that vegans would likely rate this higher in value since their options are more limited but for me it was somewhat overpriced and the service was lacking. My favorite dishes were the pink mole (I hate beets, no idea how they made this so delicious) and the chocolate ice cream.

Absolutely excellent spot for vegetarian food in the city that is elevated and different than what other places have to offer locally. The Oaxacan chocolate cake is particularly amazing. Worth a visit 100%.

Extraordinary place. Place to be if you want to taste real Oaxaca.

All plant based, all Mexican cuisine. My partner and I came to La Bartola for NYE. It was a 4 course set menu. We were floored by the flavours, unique dish s and combinations. The plant based cashew cheese had us skeptical, it was the same texture and quite frankly better than actually dairy cheese. Yes, I said it. And I d say it again! Service was perfection! Our server was very knowledgeable about each dish, fast and efficient. The manager greeted everyone at the door. It s a quiet and mature crowed. Reasonably priced! For two people, 4 courses x2, and 3 cocktails was $200 flat. We will be back :) Dietary restrictions: Plant based menu

I have been to this restaurant a couple of times, some of the dishes look very elegant, the food is certainly very delicious. What a pleasure to be able to go to a restaurant whose cuisine is both Mexican and completely vegan. I wish it was located in my area, that I would go there more often.

Food was ok. The quesadilla was bland. They told us we had an hour and twenty minutes at the table but then refused to serve us dessert after 55 minutes, saying there was not enough time before we had to leave. Food

The shaman cocktail is unreal good. Absolutely loved the food and service here. Punches well above its price point. The jackfruit tacos and white mole were amazing. Only thing I didnt care for was the dessert.

The food was excellent and the drinks we had complimented the experience perfectly. Delicious! Will want to go here again for sure!

What a great experience, the restaurant was absolutely beautiful and gave you an authentic Mexican vibe. The food was really delicious and presentation was beautiful. The tacos tasted very unique and special. The drinks were amazing as well. The staff were veru helpful and nice, we stayed until 10:30 and they wefe very nice and didn t say anything to us. We really appreciate their kindness and they made our experience special.

Definitely try when you want to have some authentic plant based Mexican food!! My favorite is jackfruit & Mushrooms al Pastor Taco & The Hibiscus taco is the one of the testiest tacos I have till now! Kudos for the chef no wonder they made into michelin guide recommendations. Vegetarian options: Vegan Mexican food

Beautiful dishes and wonderful service.

It was an interesting experience. Plant-based food places are not entirely my thing, but it was nice to try. Their cocktails are great.

Fantastic vegan Mexican cuisine tucked in the heart of Little Italy. The hibiscus tacos and the jackfruit tacos were so fresh and flavourful and the white mole dish was deliciously creamy - I wish I didn t share it with my friend that accompanied me! I will be back.

Great tasting food. Paired drinks were perfect. Save room for dessert! And it s all vegan / plant-based They accommodate substitutions (even though I didn t need any!) Thank you for existing!!!! Vegetarian options: All vegan options Dietary restrictions: Vegan

Delicious upscale Mexican!

Unique and one of a kind experience. An exceptional vegan Mexican restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and an excellent customer service. The dinner was for a special occasion: my brothers bday and they offered him a free shot. All in all, we ordered the black aguachile ( ), the herbed guacamole ( ), the tetela, the white mole ( ), the 10 tacos tasting platter (the hibiscus ), the avocado and key lime sorbet, and oxacan chocolate cake ( ). Everything was perfect, flavorful and sooo delicious.

The velvet chair I sat on at my table was the most comfortable chair Ive ever sat on in public. Talk about good first impressions! The table was clean and has a unique feature that allows you to place your utensils to the side of your dish without touching the table. Talk about thoughtful consideration! The bathroom was clean and smelled fresh. clearly displaying their high standard of hygiene. And of course, the food meets the same standard of quality of everything else, which is absolutely stellar. I only got the tacos and guacamole, but I can honestly say it is the best Mexican food Ive had since coming back from Mexico City. Im sure it helps that the entire staff are Mexican themselves.

Vegetarian options: Vegan food with amazing flavors. Even if you are not vegan, youll find their food amazing Food

I was incredibly excited that my friend wanted to take me to a Mexican, vegan, female-inspired restaurant for my bday. Even more when I got there and realized that they were Michelin mentioned.I love Mexico and it s rich culture! Unfortunately our server was far from what we would expect. Since we arrived, he took a while to bring us the menus or bring some water as he did for the other tables in the patio. When I asked what type of beer is guava beer, he said: it s a beer - just normal I replied is this ale,lager.. he would just shake his head and say it s normal - so I asked: does it have wheat and he said no, I ll bring a sample. That s was nice. When we got the guacamole and the tostadas, he just came and left the dish on the table. After a while we had to ask what were the tortillas made of, and he listed the ingredients quite fast. When we got the Taco Tasting platter, one of the signature tacos had pickled onions on top and the other one had raw sliced onions, I pointed that out twice and he said that it is the same. There was no point to do more with this talk so I had to share one small portion of pickled onions into the 2 signature tacos, as that is how they are supposed to be. My fried was embarrassed of choosing this place for my bday. But the food was good, service needs to be better. On the opposite, the female server in the inside area was very attentive in her interactions. I m not happy to give this review but I do it because I know this is the best I can do to help.

Had a great birthday dinner with my dad. Awesome margaritas and Michael our server was great!

The food at La Bartola absolutely blew my mind. Chef Iván must be some sort of flavour magician because I have never eaten anything better in my life. Started with the black aguachile and omg the broth and the shaved plums and the trumpet mushrooms! Divine. Didn t much care for the cucumber and palm heart portion but it is forgiven because everything else was just so exquisite. The tacos were incredible. No one at the table spoke while eating because we were that engrossed. I ve had hibiscus tacos and jackfruit tacos before that were simply not good. Chef Iván s tacos are bursting with complex flavours that highjack your brain so you can t think of anything other than how you never want to eat anything else than the thing that s currently in your mouth. Each was better than the last. The tlayacoyo was hearty and comforting. And the birria! Oh the birria! You will want to drink it by the gallon. Our dining companions are heavy meat eaters and they were extremely impressed and would happily eschew meat for the rest of their lives if they could eat this food every day. The desserts were unique and inventive but a little disappointing after the phenomenal main courses. That s not to say they were bad; they were just not the climax of the evening. The drinks were gorgeous and thoughtful and even the mocktails were filled with interesting, well-balanced flavours. Absolutely will be returning. I want to try everything on the menu. Thank you chef Iván and team for an exceptional dining experience.

I loved the sesame toast! What a delight! I would have ordered a whole package to take away The guacamole with that touch of herbs is another level. We also ordered a delicious white mole with a lot of flavor. The place, the music, the decoration, everything served so artisanally that it automatically takes you to those flavors of the small town that is so missed. Excellent attention from everyone, especially the agility and skill of Jenny, the bartender, the way she prepares your drinks is mesmerizing! Wow I definitely recommend everything. I loved it 100% We will be back soon, thank you

Great place. Beautiful decoration. Amazing atmosphere. You need a reservation and they want your credit card to reserve, so they will charge you if you dont appear. But it is worthy. First class chef and service. The food was so good. I took the menu. Black ceviche was superb. All food is plant based so I could enjoy a ceviche of mushrooms and lentils. Really tasty, with two toasted tortillas that were a great add. We order 6 more tostadas. The main dishes where the Papa Masa with plant based cheese and caramelized onion. My main was a mole with braised veggies. Impressive. The only thing I didnt enjoy was the dessert. It was a dessert from Oaxaca that looked like a pretty beach, but the taste was not so good. Still, I want to come back and enjoy the secret dinner! Vegetarian options: Everything is vegan Dietary restrictions: Everything is gluten free.

This was such a great experience, from start to finish. We walked in without a reservation, but they were able to seat us within a few minutes. The ambience and decor at the restaurant is really nice. Our server was very helpful and attentive. He helped us decide what to order (based on sharing vs individual), and was happy to give us his opinion if we had questions about any of the dishes. It was very interesting to try dishes that are uncommon and not easily found. The guacamole had a very distinct taste of the key lime leaf oil. Prior to this, I had never eaten a quesadilla with potatoes! The tortillas with the mole were super soft and complimented the dish really well. The dessert was so good that I would have readily ordered a second helping if I had any space left! Vegetarian options: Entire restaurant is vegan

Excellent vegan with impeccable service. Vegetarian options: All vegan. Food : 5/5 |

Absolutely an extraordinary experience in taste, service and ambiance. The food was stunning, plated so beautifully. Service was bang on with a Spanish speaking staff. They explained the plates as they were being served and were all such genuine lovely people. The decor and ambiance was modern, a bit of fun mixed with some culture.

We absolutely loved this gem of a find in little Italy. Excellent margarita as well as mocktail a for my friend. The taco sampler were so yummy and the service was very friendly. Highly recommend it.

Food was okay but nothing extraordinary. Textures and flavor were bland and redundant.

WOW. I ve been vegan for almost 10 years, eaten at restaurants all over the world, and this place is among the best. Incredible

Unbelievable tasty plant based Mexican dishes. I dont feel I am eating without eat. The price is reasonable by the food quality and taste. Will definitely come back with friends again.

Do not leave without trying the birria

Went to La Bartola for our anniversary and it was one of the best dining experience I ve ever had. The food was phenomenal, our server Jennifer was so helpful to introduce us items on the menu( coz basically it was very Spanish driven and we don t understand half on the menu ). We especially love the quesadilla de papa. We ordered the chocolate cake for dessert and they wrote those cute words and offered us drinks on the house! It was a great night and we re definitely going back in the future!

Exceptional tacos and concept. The soup was top-notch. The dessert was yummy as well. Will definitely revisit !

I have never tried vegan tacos before. La Bartola definitely made me love vegan tacos. They were absolutely delicious!!! I also had a beer that was guava flavour. It paired so nicely with the food. I sat at the bar and the 2 ladies that served me were great! Very friendly and helpful. I would definitely come back to try their other items. The interior of the restaurant is also very elegant. I really enjoyed my dinner. 10/10 would recommend! :)

Great experience! Between the very pleasant and warm service, the careful presentation, and the multiple and original flavors, its a real experience! From the starter to the desserts, no false note, everything was perfect, especially the signature dishes, succulent! And congratulations again for the service, which sublimates everything! One of the most beautiful restaurants in the city!

La Bartola is an absolute treat. It is our favourite vegan restaurant in the city, and we always feel spoiled when we visit. The food is always absolutely incredible and the drinks are so well balanced and a great accompaniment to the food. You can t go wrong with anything on the menu, but the white mole is definitely a highlight. Highly recommend. Vegetarian options: Entirely plant based menu

Some of the best food I ve ever had, an upscale experience and beautiful atmosphere Vegetarian options: The menu is all vegan

Incredible food, exceptional service, and beautiful atmosphere! Highly recommend!

Amazing food and excellent service. Our server was very knowledgeable and recommended us great dishes. The tacos were so unique and all had a variety of flavours. My partner who is a meat eater really enjoyed the tacos as well. The food all came quickly and was fresh. We ordered the 6 chefs choice tacos, pistachio mole and the chocolate cake and left very full. All were really great but the tacos were our favourite. Thanks for the great night! We ll be back. Vegetarian options: Entire menu is vegan/vegetarian Dietary restrictions: All menu items are vegan, dairy free, egg free and gluten free. Items that contain nuts are clearly labeled.

Delicious tapas.

One of the best meals I ve had in my life. No exaggeration.

I am not a vegan but I love the vegan food and the dishes they serve at La Bartola are sooooo goooddd .tasty food and such a great experience we had and the best part was the cocktails We tried Taco Tasting, Quesadillas and the avocado keylime sorbet was the best

It s a tough call for me because the experience overall didn t wow me as much as I had expected it to, understanding that it s a restaurant with a Michelin star under its belt, but there were also some memorable moments for me. The Guacamole, for instance, was a refreshing start. It didn t have the zing I was looking for from the lime (or lack of), but it was a palate cleanser. It was good, but it wasn t much to sing about. The leaf on top was a game-changer, though; it had a distinct taste, and it levelled up the dish because without it, the guac would have been pretty plain. I did enjoy the Green Chorizo and Cactus Tacos because they were scrumptious yet light at the same time. I loved the textures in my mouth, and the flavours were well-balanced. They were playful and exciting in terms of the initial dive, but the more I had of them, the more I could also see how much thought was put into composing and blending the flavours. This was one of the highlights for me. The Jackfruit and Mushrooms Al Pastor , on the other hand, tasted like jarred marinara sauce with artichoke pieces, and I thought they were pretty wet and sloppy tacos, to be honest. My favourite tacos would have to be the Braised Hibiscus Flowers, Caramelized Onions and Salsa Macha because they had that ample bite, punch, sweetness, tartness and savouriness I was looking for. And Hibiscus Flowers are something I don t see at restaurants every day. I thought I should give them a try, and they were worth it. Unfortunately, I found the White Mole underwhelming, although it was recommended to us by the server. I felt like with the amount of mole sauce they had plated, they could have been a little bit more generous with the tortillas, but that could just be me and my big appetite talking. However, I m still thinking about the maitake mushrooms because they had a wonderful smokiness/char to them. If I were living that vegan life, I would see this place as a treasure. It was a tug of war for me in deciding whether I liked my time at the restaurant or not, but I must say I walked away having tasted flavours I had never tasted before, so I know I may not have written all positive remarks about the food, but if the chef s goal was to give the customer a unique culinary experience, then I would say they have done their job. It was eye-opening, and I feel like my taste buds have somehow evolved through dining here, so compliments to the chef. Service was adequate. I didn t feel they went above and beyond to meet our needs, but the servers were friendly. The interior of the restaurant packed some personality. Dark walls, but lots of artwork and some natural lighting inside brightened and enriched the space. If were to sum up the vibe of the place in two words, it would be: eclectic elegance.

Best plant-based Mexican food ever, with great atmosphere and service! Vegetarian options: All plant based menu Dietary restrictions: Gluten free accomodated

As Mexican it is a great spot to go to. Very nice honestly!

Excellent restaurant, superb cuisine and service, well worth a visit

Excellent Mexican Flavourful Plant Based Cuisine. I will for sure come back.

We loved the place, all plant-base options, exploring nicely textures and flavors of the mexican cuisine accompanied by Micheladas & Margaritas. The tacos were tasty, and the tamales were great! It is a cozy atmosphere, and the staff is helpful and friendly.

First time trying vegan Mexican cuisine. We have always been hesitant about eating at vegan restaurants since we are meat lovers. However, La Bartola opened our eyes to the vast flavour profiles possible with vegan ingredients. I was impressed by the presentation of each dish and enjoyed the good service. One thing I would have appreciated is if the server had changed our plates in between some of the courses so that we can place our tortillas on clean plates. Overall, very impressed by the delightful dinner at this great establishment.

Muy delicioso!!! We had the tasting menu.. price and quality of food amazing. The appetizers of jackfruit tacos had so much levels of flavour that were made to perfection. Segueza and Pink Mole did not disappoint... Service was knowledgeable, welcoming and warm. I am most certainly returning to try a la carte dishes. Perfect end to the week.

Amazing food. Great staff and atmosphere! One suggestion the tacos turn soggy after a bit when you order the 6-taco-combo. They should serve the dish in parts 3 followed by 3 or something to avoid it. Food : 5/5

One of the best Mexican restaurants in the city. Huge plus is that it s Vegan. Loved every single bit that we ordered and items that were recommended. This is going to be my go-to for Mexican food. Interiors were cute and lighting was just at the right setting.

Loved this restaurant. Amazing experience at La Bartola. The place is beautiful. The service is great and gave us really good recommendations. We ordered Pickled wild mushrooms tostada, White Mole, and Pistachio pipian. We loved everything; great presentation and the flavors are amazing. I dont usually go to vegan restaurants; but it is really worth going to La Bartola.

Wish I would have noticed we didnt have reservations for a table. Sitting at the bar I felt claustrophobic and very uncomfortable with the staff using cleaning products that kept spraying my arm and clothes. On the bright side, bartenders were very friendly.

Vegetarian options: 123% vegan and plant based..everything! Food

Super delicious vegan Mexican restaurant! Loved every dish we got , especially the tlacoyo de haba and the chefs tasting for the tacos. Will be going back again:)

When you are anticipating with excitement what is being prepared for you then you know you are in a great place. The service, superb, the staff friendly and so knowledgeable and passionate about the menu s and drinks. When the cocktails arrived, just wow. I reluctantly had a mock cocktail reluctantly because without alcohol I usually drink it fast or they are just too sweet and fruity, but the server asked me my taste preferences and made a beautiful mock cocktail which I sipped on throughout dinner. And now the food, all taco varieties, are delicious, I especially loved the Smokey oyster mushroom and jackfruit. The main, enmolada with mole were a gift for your senses. So many intricate flavours and the mole so rich and smooth, complementing the filling. Delicious! Atmosphere and music lovely! So much fun, I can t wait for my next visit.

Happened to walk in randomly yesterday and oh boy was it a good decision. The service was impeccable, the seating is comfortable and the space is beautiful. Ordered a cocktail, mocktail and the plate of 6 tacos and everything was phenomenal. The texture and flavours of the tacos left me speechless. We didn t know it was a vegan restaurant upon walking in. Can t wait to come back and try other items on the menu.

I love La Bartola. Delicious food, beautifully presented. Very pleasant environment and kind and hospitable service. Very welcoming.

Most plant based restaurants just fry everything to give it flavour but at La Bartola you can tell thought goes into flavours and textures. Everything is amazing, except their desserts, those need some work. Ive been multiple times and will continue to go Food

Wonderful experience! The food, service, and atmosphere is unmatched. Tried the set menu and was nothing but impressed!

Absolutely delicious, and amazing that I could have anything on the menu (I eat vegetarian, so vegan was perfect too). Since the menu is just as authentic as the food, it may not seem as user friendly as some other more Americanized menus. But the servers are very helpful in explaining what everything is, especially as the menu sometimes changes seasonally. We loved the 3 tacos and the new citrusy mole! A stunning atmosphere too.

Went here with my partner, who is gf and vegan, and had an amazing time! Food, service, atomosphere, was absolutely amazing. They even had some delicious NA beverages. The entire menu is gluten-free and vegan. As a person who has no dietary restrictions, I can honestly say I wasnt missing anything. Vegetarian options: Vegan menu Dietary restrictions: Gluten free menu

I don t get what the hype is about. I am a vegetarian and love Mexican food and I have gone to lots of Mexican restaurants and this was the worst so far. Had tostadas with guacamole which was very little in quantity. The tostadas were good but the guacamole was not. We had quesadilla and one of the chiles. First of all we paid 25$ for the quesadilla and they served us one. The only reason the quesadilla tasted good was because of the potatoes. The Chiles was also very little in quantity and I personally didn t enjoy it. I don t mind paying more for good food but in my opinion this just wasn t it. The total bill was 85$ for guacamole and tostadas and 2 mains including tips and tax and feels like a big waste of money.

Vegetarian options: Best options Food

In my humble opinion one of the best restaurants in the city. Authentic, creative and always an experience!