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| - My new favourite taco joint in the city! This hole-in-the-wall eatery is a newish addition to the El Gordo food building in Kensington Market. The chef that runs this place hails from Guanajuato, Mexico, and he brought the authentic taco cuisine from there along with him.
First order of business is to address how amazing the food is here for the price that you pay. Their daily special gets you two AL Pastor tacos for a mere $5 (tax included). These things are huge (comparable to Seven Lives) and stuffed with meat! And they taste amazing too, as all their toppings and salsas are made fresh daily! The authenticity of the food is obvious once you bite into the crispily grilled (double layered of course) tortillas of these tacos. Seriously one of the best Al Pastor tacos I've had in Toronto, and for a price that is downright extinct in this day of age.
Speaking of their salsas, these things are made in house and are some of the best salsas I have ever tasted in a taco! They make 3 salsas of varying spice levels, but my favourite one is definitely their mild green one. Made from jalapeños (without the seeds), this salsa has a rich citric flavour that pairs perfectly with their tacos-a must try regardless of what spice level you prefer =)
I've been here about 7 times now and have had the opportunity to try most of their taco offerings. All of their tacos are either $5 for specialty and/or seafood/chicken ones, or $3 for more common meat ones (chorizo, carnitas, etc). Quite frankly, all the options are great and you really get your money's worth here. I look forward to trying out their burritos next time (which also look bomb).
The El Gordo food building is a food court type eatery that has tables in the back for patrons. If the weather is nice, you could sit outside in the back patio as well. They will happily bring you your food when it's ready-great customer service for such a small establishment! Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty while eating these tacos as well (good luck keeping all the meat from falling out), as there is a washroom and a hand washing station here for you to use afterwards.
Overall, an amazing place to get some authentic Mexican tacos without having to empty your wallet. Seven Lives started out as a food stall here as well, and I can see La Chilaca having the same kind of success in the near future. Get your taco fix here quick before it blows up ;)
Final tip: they only accept cash now and sometimes sell out before the end of the day on weekends!
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