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What to order at Quetzal
- Must order
- The wood-fired sharing plates and a flight of mezcal at the counter.
- Signature dishes
- Wood-fired Mexican plates, Agave cocktails
- Editor tip
- Wednesday and Sunday seats book the fastest. Walk-ins from 18:00 at the bar window if you arrive on time.
CuisineModern Mexican
Price$$$
Neighborhoodlittle-italy
HoursWed-Sun 18:00-22:00
Phone+1 416 951 8482
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Signature dishes: Wood-fired Mexican plates, Agave cocktails
Must order: The wood-fired sharing plates and a flight of mezcal at the counter.
Tip: Wednesday and Sunday seats book the fastest. Walk-ins from 18:00 at the bar window if you arrive on time.
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Address: 419 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1
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