The Best Tacos in Toronto

Heirloom corn is transformed into masa, then supple, soft tortillas at this casual spot in King West and Little Italy. With more than a dozen tacos on offer, from crispy squash to barbacoa, the team ministers to cravings for tang and spice as readily as it does to those for smoky, succulent meat. 

The team at this multi-location chain piles an impressive amount of toppings onto its street-style tacos. Still, whether you opt for battered fish, carnitas, braised lamb or another Mexican-inspired option, one saucy, stuffed order is rarely enough. 

"Elbows up" has an entirely different meaning at this local chain, where beef stew tucked into crisp tortillas demands rolled-up sleeves and elevated extremities. Made with cheese or without, these juicy giants are best approached with plenty of napkins and an expendable outfit. 

Working with ingredients from almost every food group, the team at this tiny spot on St. Clair West creates tacos for every taste. Lavishing tortillas with braised meats, zippy salsas, rich drizzles and grilled vegetables, they tempt carnivores, vegans and those craving variety from the day's meals. 

Thanks to this family-run restaurant in Weston-Mount Dennis, the absence of an abuelita in your family tree is no barrier to dining on authentic Mexican fare. A full menu shows the team's breadth, with taco platters condensing the team's considerable know-how into a variety of flavourful must-haves. 

Bracing margaritas trigger repeat taco orders at this lively Annex destination. Made from a variety of fresh ingredients, on soft white corn tortillas, they range from tender pork belly kissed with Cholula and salsa verde to soy-based Mexican chorizo tumbled together with poblano chilies and pico de gallo. In short, you can't go wrong.

Fifty-kilo trompos of marinated pork are the lifeblood of this local chain, perfuming each location and yielding savoury strips of meat that the team lovingly cloaks in tender corn tortillas. There are other tacos on the menu — like beef tongue, mushroom, and chorizo — but you'll want to discover why the pastor is the signature dish.

Traditional and Michoacan-style steamed tacos give diners plenty to ponder at this Keelesdale-area destination. Whichever they pick — the familiar favourite or the melt-in-your-mouth, oil-slicked alternative — there's joy to be found in every balanced bite.

The dramatic name and look of this popular St. Clair West restaurant hint at its team's playful approach to hospitality. With names like La Bamba, Tipsy Chick and K-Pop, tacos here dress tradition with novelty to dazzling effect.