Quetzal on College at Bathurst earned Toronto's first Mexican Michelin star in 2024, a wood-fire kitchen under chef Steven Molnar with an agave-driven bar.
OrderThe wood-fired sharing plates and a flight of mezcal at the counter.
TipWednesday and Sunday seats book the fastest. Walk-ins from 18:00 at the bar window if you arrive on time.
El Catrin on Tank House Lane in the Distillery District runs Mexican tapas with Canada's largest mezcal and tequila collection, plus a Sergio Sanchez mural.
OrderThe cochinita pibil tacos and a flight of mezcal espadin.
TipThe 400-seat patio is the largest in the Distillery District. Brunch service Saturday and Sunday.