Authentic Mexican In Toronto

[Big D Food Hound]

I just returned from a trip to Las Vegas and I cannot believe how great the mexican food was and how wide gap is vs what I have eaten here in Toronto. Does anyone know of any great Mexican food in Toronto?

[FoodieGirl29]

I am a big fan of Dos Amigos on Bathurst north of Dupont. Their churros cannot be passed up when dessert rolls around. They are piped hot into a vat of oil and served warm with chocolate sauce.

I asked a friend who was from Mexico, her favourite place and she said that this is one of the most authentic. I got the mole chicken last time and it was delish! The atmosphere is casual and laid-back.

Lisa - The Hip & Urban Girl's Guide @ http://www.hipurbangirl.com

[Kagemusha]

What regions do they cover? Mexico's a big place!

[FoodieGirl29]

@Kagemsuha - seems that the owners studied in Central Mexico.

Lisa - The Hip & Urban Girl's Guide @ http://www.hipurbangirl.com

[Kagemusha]

Too bad they don't make sopapillas. Churros, like youtiao, are just too leaden. Churros are usually street food. Do they make their own mole or use jarred stuff?

[TorontoJo]

These very long threads will give you a good start on this complex topic. Some of the threads are old, but have more recent posts at the end. Personally, I like Milagro. But you will be hard pressed to find the quality and range of Mexican food here that you found in the States (I miss having a cheap and cheerful taqueria on every third corner like there was in Chicago, but I also miss the high end experiences like Topolobampo). The bottom line is that we don't have the concentration of Mexican immigrants. There are few places that have opened up in the last few years that have tried to fill a niche, but not many.

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