I came out to the Danforth to try these legendary fish tacos with a busload of Yelpers. Solid Mexican eats are a rare find in Toronto, so when you find a place that even approximates the fresh and delicious flavours that one can find south of San Luis Obispo [1] you want to hold on to it as tightly as a ren-faire nerd would his first girlfriend. I was not disappointed with Combine Eatery.
Though we were a large group, our server handled us with grace and, dare-I-say-it, aplomb. Since everyone at our table was ordering Fish Tacos so I did the sensible thing and dare-I-say-it-again: ordered something different. You wouldn't believe the flack I got for this; as though I kneed a baby in the face, or made a reservation at Pickle Barrel.
Anyway, my grilled shrimp tacos were incredible. The shrimp was cooked just right and the pico de gallo was really fresh. You will be advised to try one of the many hot sauces available. There were no fewer than five different varieties being bandied about the table; I liked the brown habanero which had some serious kick, and the dark green jalapeƱo.
This might be the Combine equivalent of blasphemy, but think I liked the shrimp tacos better than the fish ones. Grilling the shrimp gave it some 'edge' while the fish tacos were comparatively mild in flavour. Neither were anything to sneeze at however. (Don't sneeze on these tacos!)
I can't wait to come back and try some other selections.
Obligatory Title Pun: Ending Toronto's SO-CALLed taco drought. [2]
Menu Readability: Quite readable. Everything is carved into sections and tacos are front and centre.
Need to mention: Our server brought our group separate bills without prompting.
What this place teaches me about myself: I would sooner knee a baby in the face than sneeze on one of these tacos. (How are these even expressions?)
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[1] AKA "The Happiest Place in America." Go Mustangs.
[2] I was advised by Eric L not to use "taco" or "combine" in my OTP.