XOLA in Toronto

2222A Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4E 1H2, Canada

★★★★★
(471 reviews)
Categories: Mexican restaurant Restaurant

About

Tradicional Mexican cuisine

Website
xolarestaurant.com
Address
2222A Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4E 1H2, Canada
Plus Code
MPF6+4Q Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
5–9 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
5–10 PM
Saturday
5–10 PM
Sunday
5–8:30 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Organic dishes Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
471 reviews

Most Mentioned

margarita (28) beach (18) barbacoa (14) lamb (13) patio (12) tortilla soup (10) mezcal (8) duck (6) grasshoppers (5) cactus (5)
5 stars
350
4 stars
59
3 stars
29
2 stars
7
1 stars
26
★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Phenomenal! Dined here two times, first time was in 2019, and we finally made time to go back (kid, pandemic, etc…) and it only got better from what we remembered. Go on an empty stomach, you will want to explore this menu and make room for dessert.

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Very cute restaurant! The food was beautifully presented and so flavourful. We thought the prices were very reasonable— especially given the location and quality. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have good Mexican food in Toronto!

★★★★★
August 31, 2024

We recently 'rediscovered' Xola and are so glad we did. The lamb barbacoa is fabulous and chiles en nogada were featured until mid-September. So good!

★★★★★
July 26, 2024

Great mexican restaurant! The guacamole is excellent! We got the sampler and tried the traditional, goat cheese, and cactus. They were all amazing (specially the goat cheese one). The spicy mango margarita is delicious. They have a wide range of cocktails and wines. The tacos and taquitos were very good too. The service is friendly and attentive. In the summer they have an outdoor patio which is lovely. The washrooms are at the back of the restaurant and not very accessible but they were clean. I look forward to returning!

★★★★★
June 9, 2024

A must visit spot for authentic Mexican cuisine, the owners and staff were amazing, super friendly. The food is delicious, the portions were perfect size, the restaurant is charming with beautiful colourful art and indoor outdoor dining, I highly recommend this city Gem!

★★★★★
February 11, 2024

Superb meal. Lovely owners and warm service. This was a celebratory family outing, and everything was just top-shelf. Particularly wonderful were the grasshopper tacos, and Braised Lamb Barabacoa. But the Guac-Sampler was exemplary. The small dining area was filled to capacity, and yet we were still treated with the utmost diligence and care. Kudos.

★★★★★
June 1, 2023

Most authentic Mexican restaurant I’ve been to in the city. Hands down. Must try near the beaches. Owner was very welcoming and was able to accommodate a walk in party even though they’re a smaller restaurant. This isn’t like any other Mexican restaurant. We got the veggie main, fish tacos, traditional and smoke salmon guacamole, and much more. Everything was worth getting it tasted so fresh and delicious!!!

★★★★★
July 18, 2021

I would like to say that this is my favourite Mexican restaurant in Toronto. The food was absolutely outstanding; very unique, vibrant, flavourful and generous portions. My husband and I ordered some house specials and drinks. We were delightedly full at the end. Restaurant owners and staff were all professional and friendly. They absolutely love dogs! We brought our dog to the patio; one of the staff instantly welcomed our dog with a bowl of cold water. At the end of the meal, we were already planning to return to this restaurant to try other dishes. Thanks Xola! It was a great dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Dynamite little spot. Super cozy, beautiful couple who take care of you and produce some high quality food and drink. Moeey Bweno!

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Delicious food and lovely owners :)

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Unbelievably delicious food, authentic and cozy atmosphere. Like the best home cooked Mexican meal you could dream of. The margs are delicious as well :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Amazing authentic Mexican restaurant! The Sopa Azteca was delicious, filling and super rich in tomato flavour. The staff were warm and welcoming and the interior decor was vibrant with colours and fun to be in. Highly recommend!

★★★
November 23, 2024

This was our 2nd visit XOLA., with about a year in between visits. We found it very expensive and the value just wasn t there. We started with appetizers and then ordered the duck dish from the main section which was on the menu for $29.95. It was a very small serving,over priced and over-rated. Our total meal for 2 was $122.67 including tip and we left hungry.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Superb food in a uniquely homely atmosphere. Please note they take card and cash.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great vibe and service. Exciting and delicious food and drinks.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The blueberry chicken wings and guacamole were amazing!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Baja tacos were incredible, very good Mexican food. Definitely recommend as a Mexican person.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great authentic food. great service, it s clear the servers are knowledgeable about authentic Mexican cuisine as well as the drinks. Cozy atmosphere

September 23, 2024

This is my second time coming here.The first time was great! Good service and food. The second time I was expecting the same thing but unfortunately I was met with bad service and bland food. I was ignored and not treated with respect. I will not be going back and do not recommend eating here!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Delicious and interesting menu, the ceviche is unique and fantastic. Space in very small and it can feel cramped.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

One of the better taco places in town. The tortillas are great and both of our mains are a hit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The food, service and atmosphere were amazing! The Arrachera was so delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Auténtico! Such a lovely place with delicious traditional food very delightful

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

I am basing my review on a take out order so keep that in mind in the review. I had heard really good things about this restaurant so decided to finally give it a try. First off couldn t find a menu with pricing anywhere online except for DoorDash so I don t know how much the prices were inflated on that site. But for almost 30 dollars for an order of tacos dorado I almost ordered elsewhere. Very pricy! They were decent tacos, better than average but not stupendous. Maybe this is because they weren t eaten hot out of the kitchen, after tax, charges, tip it was almost 50 bucks for meal I was still slightly hungry afterwords. 4 stars on the food, 2 stars on the pricing equates to my 3 str review

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Regularly come here with my family (including 9 year old sons) and always have a wonderful time. Phenomenal food, fantastic service, wonderful atmosphere. One of our favourites if not favourite restaurant.

★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Food was alright, the service was really cold. Not really worth the price.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

A cute spot with a nice street-front patio to enjoy dinner and drinks. The food was solid and the menu has great variety with some unique flavors. We met the owners (family owned) -- they walked us through the menu, how its prepared, what all the different items were. Main course dishes are expensive, but the portions are large and can definitely be shared.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

magnificent

Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Food was really not the best, not authentic, tasted very Canadian-ized and bland very much not worth the price - sadly disappointed as I had high hopes

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great Mexican food. Service is perfect. Unique flavours.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Delicious and very authentic! The guacamole was extremely fresh, the Sangría delightful, and all of our meals were flavourful and cooked perfectly. The owner made us feel very welcome - well definitely come again! Food

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

The workers or owners of the place are very sweet!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Lovely staff and delicious food! Just let them know if youre Celiac, theyll take care of you

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Amazing!! We stumbled upon this restaurant and it was the highlight of our evening! The food was absolutely phenomenal. We got the Mole Chicken and Haddock. The chocolate sauce was beautiful, licked our plates clean. The service was so friendly and warm, and the atmosphere was very cozy and had great ambience. The rating on this place should without doubt be a 5. Thanks for such a wonderful meal!

★★★★
April 23, 2024

Such a cute little find! Cosy authentic Mexican restaurant. Menu was pretty limited and the portions weren t huge for the price, but the food was so fresh and delicious. The mole chicken was divine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Best Mexican food Ive ever had. Everything was fresh and authentic. Had a wonderful chat with the owners. Drove from pickering to meet up with friends. Well worth the drive and will be returning again. You simply cant regret going.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Excellence

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Definitely worth a try, delicious food, great people working there. Definitely 10/10

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

One of the top choices for enjoying Mexican cuisine, with a variety of options beyond tacos. However, the space is quite limited, and we felt rushed to leave our table right after finishing our meal. Food

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Best Mexican food and Margs I ve ever had. 100%. Wow.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best, absolutely love everything on the menu. Been many times and never had a bad experience.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Guys

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious authentic Mexican food. Cozy spot in the Beaches. A little pricey but very memorable dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great little spot for an authentic Mexican dinner! The guacamole (with Grasshopper for added protein!) was some of the best Ive had, as were the fish Tacos. The fresh made Churros were also excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Drinks were pricey but food was delicious! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing menu and the best mole. Ask the waiter to suggest the plate of the day. Great place for two or small groups.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A family run restaurant that welcomes you like its their own home. The food is amazing and the falvours were excellent. Do yourself a favour and try Xola asap!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

There food is good, I had a chicken dinner, great quantity and flavor. I highly recommend this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We were looking for an authentic Mexican food and found Xola. The food was really good, drinks also were good an services was amazing. I truly recommend this place .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We end up here by coincidence and we were greatly surprised. The restaurant has a Mexican vibe with Mexican music like Natalia Lafourcade, Ximena Sariñana, or Zoe, so different from others Mexican restaurants in Toronto. We ordered tacos but they were plated beautifully and they give the tortillas apart on a tortillero. They serve enough tortillas so you don t even have to ask for more and they taste really good. We ordered duck confit and barbacoa tacos they looked and were delicious. The only but is that you may need appetizers otherwise just the main could not be enough.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Really good. Though I wouldn t recommend the $8.50 salsa and chips - it s good, but the salsa is really small and not worth the $8.50.

December 23, 2023

bug food? no thanks

★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food was delicious, the best Mexican food experience of many restaurants I have been to in Toronto; the only one that has given me the authentic flavor. Very good customer service but it can be improved even more. A lot of potential to be one of the best Latin restaurants in the city. Improve and decorate a little more appropriate to the Mexican style to have a better atmosphere. I will definitely go again to try more food from this restaurant.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food and staff. Loved the salmon guacamole and chips as well as the barbacoa. Be sure to try their hot sauce on the side $$$

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

To echo some other reviews here, the customer service is dreadful. The complete inability for Xola to greet, seat, and/or waitlist people is stunning in its failure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

FANTASTIC FAMILY restaurant, amazing service, and the food was like you were eating in Mexico.

December 23, 2023

Scam of a restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Visited this place for dinner after a long walk. Food, service and ambience - It was great Had mojito and it was mind blowing! Totally recommend this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very cute place. Authentic and friendly staff. The owner herself made a point to welcome me and chat for a bit. The food was delicious. Will need to come back. Dietary restrictions: Nuts, shellfish, sesame, poppy. Gluten and dairy free

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Small whole in the wall place with amazing food, and I have been to quite a few Mexican places in and around the GTA (including Mad Mexican and El Catrin) and I think their quality is superior. They also have a wide variety of tequilas and cocktails.while the food is VERY expensive considering the small portions I find this is common with alot of Mexican restaurants (not sure if its because there are alot of expensive ingredients...) anyway the food was still delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food Quality A1 Traditional Cooking Awesome taste Best Margaritas Would recommend it anytime

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Overpriced for their poor and unfriendly customer service, the server was super rude to us, I a really DO NOT recommend this place, save your money and your time, it is NOT WORTH IT.

December 23, 2023

Are you telling me this is authentic mexican food?? It is a Joke, the service provided to me and my friends was horrible the server super rude, never came to check on us and their prices are not worth it to their portions, they try to look as a gourmet restaurant (they wish) . Trust me guys, you can find way better places than this one, save your money and DO NOT waste your time.

December 23, 2023

Poor costumer service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing family owned Mexican place. The owner is a heartwarming lady that brings Mexican food to the next level through her family recipes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Cozy spot on Queen East. Delicious food and warm service. Will definitely come back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

XOLA is the perfect example when you think of mom and pop. As a small restaurant, it can seemingly be tough to get a spot there, but if you can, you wont leave disappointed. Whether its the ceviche, the pulpo, or the duck, each dish was more delicious than the last. There is plenty left to try out here so expect to be back very shortly.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food is truly incredible. The duck tacos were so delicious that I could cry. The family who runs Xola are lovely. The margaritas are perfect too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

My friends and I stopped by this restaurant on a whim and had such a pleasant experience! The vibe was colourful, and the music playing was immaculate. All of the dishes were a win! We ordered the fish tacos, chips with bleu cheese guac, mango lemonade, strawberry lemonade, and some cocktails. Delicious, not a single miss. So good that I forgot to take pics lol. Definitely coming back for the fish tacos and drinks.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best authentic Mexican food in Toronto, run by the most amazing people. Best Sangria and Margheritas too!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I wish they had opened earlier.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Its good but very expensive for what it is.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious food, owned and run by a charming family. Its truly a gem in The Beaches. Everything on the menu is tasty, but we LOVE the shrimp ceviche and the smoked pineapple margarita.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We loved eating there, as they made us feel at home.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing family owned biz, owner is the sweetest woman and her son is very funny. Thank you for a great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

An amazing family owned Mexican restaurant. The food is quite delicious, and all the flavors just pop out. A mini feista in every bite! The staff is super friendly and gives you an enjoyable time every time!! OH, and they got the best Churros (if they dont sell out)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

A++mazing. Food A++ for apps + drinks (try the smokey Mezcal margarita) + main course + must have churros Service A+ the lady owner really knows her stuff Ambience A++ small private and intimate.. as all REAL restaurants should be

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The owner is very nice and kind. Amazing recommendations for food and drinks. Try the Margarita with mezcal... my first time... amazing experience. The place is really lovely, the food is delicious, try the Chicken Mole. Small and cozy place, just perfect!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

That is a very fine establishment. Nice and cozy atmosphere, good tasting food and drinks. Service was great as well!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love this restaurant. Phoned tonight and the nice lady is putting together a dinner for two!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Honestly I ve been here quite a few times now and it s been amazing each time. Always trying something new and getting classic dishes like the habanero ceviche and blue cheese walnut guacamole

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very unfortunately, despite having called in advance and assured that there would be a table available for us, upon arrival, we were turned away. We had driven 45 minutes, walked 20 minutes, with 1 toddler and 1 35-week pregnant woman in tow. We were excited, and had been looking forward to dining at Xola for weeks. We were hungry, cold and tired. Kindness, empathy, humanity, and respecting one s word were qualities lacking.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The flavours were great, super small portions. We got the cochinita pabil which was tiny and not hot, and mole chicken delicious but literally so small, and the tiniest bowl of rice, and the octopus was tough. Nothing came out hot. It s a cute local restaurant but the portions are honestly laughable we all left hungry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing from start to finish! I need to go back again soon and try everything! Well done Xola

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing and authentic Mexican food. We had the soup and grilled cheese and it tasted fantastic. Will be going back for sure.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good food. The quesadillas were quite good as was the lamb, Baja fish tacos were just ok. A bit over priced I think so Im not sure that well run back, but its great to have good authentic Mexican food around the corner.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Authentic Mexican and a lovely space. The owner is super friendly and helpful in guiding you through the delicious food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The food is incredible and the staff are friendly and clearly care about your experience. They have excellent ceviche and I recommend the arrachera which is cooked beautifully and comes with delicious sides. I dont think that you can go wrong with anything on their menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great service and awesome authentic food. Totally a hidden gem in the beaches

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ok.if you have a passing fancy for Mexican food then go somewhere else. This mom and Pop run eatery has the best Meican offerings in the City. Tucked away at the east end of Queen St this spot serves up authentic specialties only found at this location. I tried my first Amores Mescal Margarita, and now Im hooked. Tequila has nothing on this savory smoky cocktail. Reservations are recommended as its small and demand is high.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Exceptional food. All the dishes we ordered were fabulous.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I only have all praises for the food, presentation, and setting. I have gotten to try the Grasshopper Taco ($14), and they are such a treat. They are not as exotic as it looks to be. It came out crunchy, savoury, and a little bit of sour due to the complementary lime that comes with it. Another dish I have gotten to try was the Pollo en Pipian ($25.50). It was equally delectable, and good for around 6 or 7 individual portions. The order comes with about that much pieces of soft corn tortillas. The places decor was properly decked out to properly match the Mexican theming of the restaurant. The lady who hosted us also offered very amiable service. She constantly was checking up on us and was friendly to chat a bit and share some interesting trivias about the food and overall culture of the whole dining experience. What fell short was that the location was small and they can only seat very few people at a time. They also do not have a waitlist sign sheet nor do they get your phone number and offer to call once a table is ready. Me and my companion had to wait outside in the cold for about 20 minutes before we were seated. We spent the time walking around and exploring The Beaches neighborhood. Another thing is that the food pricing is on the high-end side. It is good that the food taste, and presentation is equally up to par to match the price tag. I do understand the economics of it all, but it would have been perfect if it was just a little less expensive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I really love this restaurant , the food is amazing and the drinks are sooo delicious too. The plus of this restaurant other than its fantastic food and drinks are the owners , they are adorable and the place is very nice as well. Definitely my personal favorite in Toronto , I would recommend it to everyone

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Greatest margarita Ive ever had. Also, good tacos

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

My favourite place to get tacos in the city!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

If youre looking for authentic Mexican food, look no further. Great food, amazing friendly service. Highly recommend...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

5 stars across the board. I cannot wait to go back. The food tastes like traditional Mexican and the presentation is wonderful. We got the Baja tacos, soup, wings and the pork tacos. For me, the soup was the winner - the best Ive had in Toronto. The place is small, perfectly located near the beach. There is only about 7 tables inside and they do not take reservations so be prepared to wait a bit. But theres lots of bake shops, icecream and charcuterie stores nearby to checkout while you wait.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful creations and absolutely delicious! Modern takes on traditional dishes. Awesome cocktails as well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Awesome food.. Quaint experience. Best Drinks ! Go for the Cucumber Drink !

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Lovely mom n pop shop, great food and atmosphere. Also amazing mezcal selection. Definitely returning.

★★★
December 23, 2022

It was very tasty but food was overpriced and drinks were WAY overpriced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We love this place so much. The food is fresh, vibrant and flavourful. We ordered the guacamole that was a classic. The coconut milk ceviche and Sopa Azteca (traditional Mexican soup) were standouts. The Mole and Beef Adobo with soft tortillas were very rich and tasty. The drinks were impactful and made with fresh ingredients including fresh strawberries. We ve been here twice and plan to return again!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Outstanding, tasty, fancy Mexican food in a great family vibe restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

A perfect place for a nice summer dinner. Great food, patio space, and good service. Authentic Mexican food so some dishes might not be what you expect (my partner and I personally didnt like the Pollo en Pipian, its quite salty and bitter). But we LOVED the adobo, the grilled cheese, and the hibiscus lemonade. Will be back for sure!!

December 23, 2022

Waiter was extremely rude and condescending when I asked for his recommendation. He should fired for lack of ability to serve customers. When the food came out, I immediately lost my appetite as there was a hair in the tacos I ordered. Stand clear of this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

favourite mexican restaurant in toronto! we love the owners and the food is outstanding! my personal favourite is the duck confit, i can t help myself from ordering it every time i go. they also have great lemonades and mixed drinks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Update, June 2022. Still the bomb! We always love coming here! This is the real deal in Mexican :) Fabulous selection of tequila and mezcal drinks.....and amazing food! Great atmosphere, too!

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

No dessert menu. Interacting with the front of house was extremely confusing

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Hands down my favourite Mexican food in the city. Been going since it opened years ago and I am always impressed with both the quality, taste and service. A must if even if you aren t located in the east end!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food was excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We happened to Google top ten restaurants near us and this Mexican restaurant popped up. We gave it a try truly a family ran restaurant and awesome food! Great service food was quick to be served and there was lots to eat. But nothing came home! If you are in the beaches area and want to try a family ran no chain restaurant give XOLA a try. I will definitely be back!

★★
December 23, 2022

For un early dinner take out I choose couple of popular plates. Hiwever I was very very disappointed with the bill. Surprisingly misleading because prices on line are extremely different of the ones in your bill at the pickup time, they double up. I asked why that difference, the answer was everything is up now, then asked why they don t clarify the price at the time of ordering NO ANSWERS. $ 60.00 dollars for a couple of supposed popular sandwichs is a no go back anymore.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food was really good! Nice corn tortillas and the lamb barbacoa was fantastic. Service was okay when they paid attention

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Baja tacos were delicious and one of the best margaritas Ive had in Toronto

★★
December 23, 2022

Overpriced and mediocre food. Unfriendly staff. Drinks are passable. I assume theyre relying on you diving into the page long shots menu before trying the food, and god I wish I had. More tequila would have at least taken the edge off the cardboard-esque fish tacos.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing authentic food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Incredible fish tacos, best Mexican in the city

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great food and service! Love the Mezcal margaritas!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good quality and friendly staff, but on the pricy side

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent Mexican food with huge portions and affordable prices. Loved the duck confit tacos, grilled octopus and grilled Mexican cheese! Horchata was also refreshing and delicious. The place is small so make sure to get there early. Highly recommended!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very mixed feelings. On one hand, the food quality was very good and the dishes were beautifully served. On the other hand, the price to portion size ratio was not into the restaurant s favour. We ve had experiences that provided more for the same price tag. Another thing was the service itself. It s not that it was bad, but we just did not feel welcome. Nobody was smiling, the atmosphere was tense somehow. That being said, the octopus and the grasshoppers tacos (the main reason why we chose the restaurant for the night) were delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Had an extra spicy veggie burrito with cactus, and it was amazing. If you like spice, they can make it really hot! They gave me an extra hot sauce concoction on the side when I asked if they could make it spicy and I added it to the burrito. Could feel it on my lips for about an hour after eating it. Will definitely be visiting this location again!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Love the Vegan options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

A small family run restaurant serving delicious food and great cocktails. We try to have something different every time, but so far nothing has been disappointing. Despite being an hour away, we keep coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We just had a wonderful meal here. It has a lovely intimate aesthetic, it is clearly family owned and operated by people who are genuinely happy to meet you and talk to you and the food is just fantastic. Do not fear that the cuisine here will be bland, cheesy Tex-Mex style Mexican. This was the opposite experience, wonderful dishes and sauces, tender meats and so many flavors. Such a lovely meal, we will return for sure. Very glad to have and recommend this local restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Everything is so tasty, the margaritas are divine - amazing tequila/mezcal selection. Beautiful family run resto. Couldnt recomendo more.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Best food and service. Vibe is friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Lovely spot with super tasty food. The vegetarian quesadilla and spicy mango margarita were excellent!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

My absolute favorite Mexican spot in the city!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great family run business

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Incredibly delicious. The guac and duck confit taco is the best. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent quality food. The mole is delicious. Best mexican food I have had in Toronto.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Such a Wonderful experience, Employee, foods & excellent behavior

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

We ordered delivery using Suppli reusable containers. Tomatillo ceviche, cochinita pibil, Baja fish tacos, guacamole, churros...each dish was better than the last. (The tacos fell apart a little in transit, no fault of the restaurant of course! They were still delicious.) Cannot recommend highly enough, and looking forward to the day when we can visit for in-person dining!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Amazing sauces. The chicken dinner was a feast for our family! Lots of flavor and spices. Friendly service and the margaritas are the best!

December 23, 2021

I went here when their patio was open an we really enjoyed it, but we decided to go again because they were so good, and Im sorry to say we were sorely disappointed. Not only was the staff rude, but the food was sub par to say the least. I ordered a dish I ordered the last time and it was completely different, waaay to salty and I could barely finish it I disliked it so much. Every thing we got was barely tolerable, but it was very expensive which wouldnt be bad if it was as good as it was when patios were open. Deffinetly not worth the cost this time around. Its almost like theyre slacking because they re only doing takeout or something. Very sad to have to write this as I really enjoyed their food last time. Very dissapointing.

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I cant believe how downhill this place has gotten. The food was amazing a year ago. Now they give tiny portions for a insane price. The entire meal was a letdown. We had the fish taco, chili poblano, guacamole, and chips with salsa. 20$ for half a pepper with very little stuffing inside. 3 tacos with a small bit of fish in each and a pinch of cabbage. The salsas where all sauces. That being said. The chips where good, the guacamole was good (not worth 20$), tacos taisted ok just very little for what you pay for. All in all I gotta say I loved this place before but now I cant believe they even served us what they did we were stuffed and so happy whenever we went there. Now ordering the same food were stuck feeling still hungry and ripped off completely.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

YUM! this is our go to Mexican place in Toronto! The food is ALWAYS spot on and their transition to take out because of covid has been fantastic. I cant get enough of their guacamole sampler and the Aztec soup .... Their $60 week-end chicken dinner easily feeds 4 adults. Cant wait for covid to be over so we can go back inside or to their patio!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Everything about this place is absolutely amazing!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Amazing! Gave this place a try a few months ago and its turned into our go to Mexican spot! Our favourite dishes are the barbacoa and platanos topped with crema and queso fresco, they are to die for! Weve also tried a handful of other dishes on the menu which were all super yummy! Another plus is that the family that runs this place is super friendly!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Incredibly delicious and authentic Mexican food with very friendly service. The Chile en Nogada was our favorite!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very good, one hundred! Real, authentic Mexican food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Xola had our name on it tonight! Arrived at 5:30 just in time to get a table on their cozy patio. Ordered 3 dishes between the two of us. Food was sooooo good! Had to order a 4th. Great service from the owner. Loved the overheard conversations in the Beach. Everyone walking their doggies and stopping for cones at Ed s next door. A perfect evening with the best Mexican fare in town. Highest recommendation!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very pleasant owner and son . Good food variety but quality was good though not superb. Often a line up so be there early. Drinks were good , like the specialty margaritas of the day or week.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Spectacular fish tacos - rich and flavourful and fantastic service. A must visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Love this place, everything is great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The food was so good when my husband and I ate here for the first time, that we came back the next night and again with friends the following week. Couldn t get enough and have tried almost the whole menu! Notable dishes have been the coconut milk ceviche, stuffed poblano pepper, grilled cheese (done 2 ways), duck confit tacos, lamb barbacoa and chicken mole. Even the little side sauces and side of black beans are so delicious. Speaking to the owner/chef will give you some background and history and cultural understanding behind her dishes. She shows real passion, confidence and heart about each of her creations - and with every right, as everything is so delicious and special. Try all of the margaritas - mezcal, watermelon, classic - they are all amazing. Our kids came with us on our last visit and they loved the food as well. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Delicious, unique authentically Mexican dishes with lovely presentation. A treasure.

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Yeesh. The table was awfully sticky (several of the plates arrived less than clean). The server was totally missing in action. The guacamole was homemade, but a ridiculously small portion for $15. The wings were a nightmare, imagine a blackberry smoothie poured over steam/baked (i.e. not crispy) wings which had been dressed in ground pepper to the point of mustiness. The crispy string potatoes on the Barbacoa were a highlight, this was a fun texture that I havent seen previously. The baha fish tacos were not worth finishing. Very cramped patio. The owner yelled at a passerby who made the grave error of tossing a bottle in their waste bin. Just overall not a good experience. I feel like the kitchen has potential, but would be best served editing the menu to a much smaller size (and repricing to a better value).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Fantastic experience sat out on the patio. Service was super friendly and food was delicious, especially the special (chile en nogada).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Lovely little restaurant

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Very good food and friendly service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

5 stars for food 2 for customer service and the patio setup A bit pricey for what the place looks like, but the food is tasty. Nice presentation. I ordered a few dishes and drinks. I found the ceviche, which was the owner s recommendation, their own twist, too lemony. One dish had hair in it. I called up the owner, she was serving my table, to show it to her, and her response was: are you sure it s not yours? I then explained to her that I was wearing a hat, so no way it was mine, secondly it s so embedded in the layers of the dish, no way I could put it in there. I truly enjoyed the food, but that attitude left a soar taste. No apologies offered. No attempt to make it right.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Delicious food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Amazing upscale Mexican food. The spicy cucumber margarita was the best Ive had outside of Mexico City. Ill definitely be back and highly recommend the chicken

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Love this quaint little restaurant. On the coldest days it will warm you up. The food is full of life and spice and it will always leave you asking for more.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Fantastic authentic Mexican spot. The owner is lovely, and food was delicious,, flavourful, and a nice change from typical Tex-Mex mexican!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

A hidden gem! The place is small, I think fits about 20 people BUT what amazing flavours you will find in here!!! We walked in and waited about 15mins for a table, not bad at all... The service was quick and great, we were help by the owners, they were super friendly! The mezcal margaritas are delicious!!! I loved my huaraches!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Best Mexican food in Toronto! Amazing food, great service, wonderful creativity. Cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

The best Mexican food in Toronto!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great tacos and spicy mango margaritas!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Fantastic home style Mexican food. Best in the city in my opinion! Been here about 10 times and am satisfied every single time.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

A little pricey, but the quesadilla was out of this world :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Best mexican restaurant ive found in the city. Not to mention, its in the beaches, so, eds reap scoop and a walk on the boardwalk post dinner finishes up the night nicely!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great place to get some unique tacos around the city, including cricket tacos. Tacos were pretty decent; however the cricket tacos had a slight old taste to it. Pricing wise, the offerings are a little on the higher priced side.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Picked up takeout and wow was it good. Ceviche was fresh and tasty, the barbacoa had me licking the container clean. So pleased and happy with the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff. Definitely on my go to list of restaurants.

December 23, 2020

Decided to get takeout here because of great reviews on google but was extremely disappointed. Was over charged for food that was ok. As I was paying the waiter walked away and I was not given a receipt. After noticing I paid way too much for just fish tacos and a chicken burrito, I went back to the restaurant and they realized they over charged me so they gave me $4 back randomly without even checking the receipt. It was a very awkward experience. On top of it, the can of coke was warm and the fish tacos were overpriced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

First time coming to Xola. My expectations were somewhat a question mark as I do like Mexican food but during this pandemic thing I did not want to disappoint myself. Well, Xola was fantastic...loved the patio with the umbrellas decorating the tables... Very cool... Then, we started with a delicious sangria... Well it was refreshing and tasty.. perfect for an summer evening. Our appetizer was guacamoles... This dish comes with 3 different guacas, one seasoned as per original, one with blue cheese and caramelized onions (very good) and one seasoned with grasshoppers... Yes.. grasshoppers...loved it. For the mains I had the Barbacoa... WOW.. braised Lamb chunks in a delicious souce and we also had the octopus from the appetizer list which was grilled to perfection..our table also had the fish taco but I did not try... It looked great.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

A great place to eat real Mexican food! Different guac to taste!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Its DELICIOUS, i loved all the food, tacos dorados, different guacamoles, arrachera, azteca soup, yes I tried all that, and of course in company of a Negra Modelo michelada!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Outstanding food and service. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Really delicious authentic Mexican food. Best meal I have had in a long time! Had the Barbacoa.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Nice patio and great food. Fish tacos and Aztec soup were amazing. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The Chile en nogada was amazing. Not a cheap meal but worth every penny. Owners are modest and friendly! The Chile en nogada was delicious. The huitlacoche and pumpkin flower quesadillas are delicious. Its not a cheap meal, but its worth every penny. The owners are modest and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

So, so good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Xola is AMAZING!!! We picked up dinner tonight for my husbands birthday. Their fish tacos are the best - especially with a delicious margarita! Thank you!