When Cucina Lucero first opened up I was ecstatic to see a restaurant of it's kind in the neighborhood. I was hopeful this would break the curse of horrible restaurants down the Yonge Strip but after a few visits I'm regretful to admit they've disappeared into the melting pot of other struggling 2-3 star restaurants in the area.
Positives
Their food has flavor and sings an authentic Mexican tune. SIDENOTE: Toronto lacks really good authentic Mexican food (Dos Amigos has plummeted...yuck)
Negative
The portions are tiny for the price. I've ordered the shrimp or chicken fajitas on a few occasions (16.99-18.99) and enjoyed the taste but disappointed by the lack of garnish and shrimp. When you eat Mexican you expect to leave with a comfortably full belly (whether its the Americanized or Traditional) and not an empty pocked but Cucina Lucero has that affect on you.
If you're in the area, are at a lost of where to eat, not too hungry, eat here! You wont be disappointed by the flavour.