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Tacos El Asador

Rating: 2.9/5 (61 votes)

Posted by Tim / Reviewed on September 17, 2007

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Tacos El Asador offers one of Toronto's most authentic Central American dining experiences. The hard-working kitchen serves up favourites like tamales, burritos, tacos, enchiladas and pupusas.

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Jo / January 26, 2009 at 11:16 am
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First thing to remember (despite the big Mexican flag),it's a Central American place (El Salvador), so don't expect the regular "Mexican" flavours wih your food.

Skip out on the burritos (go to Burrito Boyz or elsewhere for that) but definitely try the tacos (hard or soft) and the enchilada (like an open hard taco except with black beans added). I heard the pupusas are worth it too (didnt have room to try it out).

Stick to food only to save money, buy beer elsewhere. (3 hard tacos, 1 burrito, 1 enchilada and 4 imported beers = $38.80)

This place is worth trying out!
(Im already craving an enchilada!)
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Kristen / September 4, 2009 at 09:54 am
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The papusas are amazing. The mixed one is my favorite. The hard tacos, enchiladas and nachos are great as well! Its a busy spot, so come prepared to wait for a table, or grab it take out and go sit in the park. Its cash only, so remember to grab some $ before you get here. If you forget, there is an atm in the grocery type store across the street and a bit east. There are a couple of parking lots near by, and we usually have no trouble finding parking on Bloor.
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Bob / December 29, 2009 at 09:45 pm
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My girlfriend and I go here all the time for the nachos and the overall price! I highly recommend the nachos! For under $7, they're good enough for a meal. Original and delicious!
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Monika / April 29, 2010 at 06:34 pm
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I love this place, its real & authentic Salvadorian food. I love everything on the menu. Best burritos ANYWHERE! The crispy tacos are my favorite but everything is worth a try, amazing guacamole, homemade hot sauce, & dont skip the soups! lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Enjoy :)
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jordan / August 10, 2010 at 10:47 am
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One of the worst tacos I have ever put in my mouth... I had the chicken and it was dry, flavourless and gross. The papusa wasnt any better either. I got 3 tacos a papusa and a jarritos and it cost me $16! The tamarind jarritos was the best part of the meal... If you are smart and you like your money AND you want good food, STAY AWAY FROM THE DUMP.

BTW - best burritos anywhere... Big Fat Burrito. Hands down.
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ada lah / August 18, 2010 at 09:48 am
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tempat taco plg babi. kgk enak, pleacur semua org di situ. tai babi
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erin / November 24, 2010 at 04:53 pm
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I tried it out after seeing this review
and it was the worst hard taco I have ever had!!!

don't get the chorizo taco or beef...
The beef was chewy, hard..
chorizo was dry, dusty feeling
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Burreatto / November 26, 2010 at 12:54 pm
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I had the steak burrito and it is by far my favorite of the TO B-joints.
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Richard / January 26, 2011 at 10:36 am
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One of the best places in the city!
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lisa paterson / March 24, 2011 at 07:46 pm
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The meat was flavorless, especially the chorizo! Its just another pretend "Mexican taco joint" to please the anglo saxon palate. So no spice, flavor or texture. BORING! I've traveled all over Mexico and this is a disgrace to Mexican food!

Mexican taco:
Carne Asada
Onion
Cilantro
Corn tortilla
Slash of limon
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Nana replying to a comment from lisa paterson / March 26, 2011 at 11:45 pm
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As other reviewers have mentioned, this is not Mexican it's Salvadorian. It's a different cuisine. It's also delicious.
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Greg / August 3, 2011 at 05:23 pm
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lol @ lisa for calliing an authentic Salvadorian place "t another pretend "Mexican taco joint" to please the anglo saxon palate." Stupid white colonizers.
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Greg replying to a comment from lisa paterson / August 3, 2011 at 05:24 pm
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lol @ lisa for calliing an authentic Salvadorian place "t another pretend "Mexican taco joint" to please the anglo saxon palate." Stupid white colonizers.
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f / October 19, 2011 at 06:31 am
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this place was garbage. the tacos were bland and chewy...

taco bell was better
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claudia melendez / November 26, 2011 at 09:31 am
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Es un lugar para comer algunos antojos latinos muy ricos sigan asi con ese sason Felicidades Beto me llevé un recuerdo muy bonito en haber trabajado con ustedes gracias, saludos a todos.
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690 Bloor Street West (Get Directions)
416.538.9747
Koreatown
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