Valdez is not so different from its King West neighbours in terms of price and hype. It is expensive but it's talked about with a lot of interest. But does it live up to the expectations surrounding it? Not really. The portions are just okay for the price and the actual food and drinks are just okay. Today I tried it all; okay.. most of it! - drinks and food on the patio upstairs and the same downstairs, both of which have different menus. I agree with a lot of other reviewers on here that the food generally lacks seasoning. Not sure what's up with that. Maybe that detail got lost among the huge operation that is Valdez. Guac and chips, chorizo, empanadas and fried rice. All the dishes felt unique in certain ways but they didn't blow me out of the water in terms of taste. The drinks were good. The service was generally good. The location is prime and the patio is pretty great. Valdez appears to stand alone in offering Latino street food in a high-volume, centrally-located restaurant. If you're looking for a fun night out in King West and are okay with food that is just okay, then this might be your jam.