Absolutely amazing! Worth the hype and price. We did the tasting menu and highly recommend it. My cocktail was one of the best I’ve tried. Every dish was better than the next. The lamb, octopus and amberjack were delicious. The service was also impeccable.

Interesting take on Mexican food. Every dish is carefully prepared and on point. Perfect balance of spices, not overpowering the main ingredient flavour. Scallops are a must! Service impeccable. A little bit in the pricey side but worth the culinary experience!!

This is restaurant was extraordinary. It's on the pricey side, but so worth it. Ambiance is very cool. It is great for groups because you get to try more dishes, but great for couples being it has a cozy romantic atmosphere. I would highly recommend the tasting menu. It's curated from the regular menu but that way you get to try an assortment. Each dish felt like a work of art and the flavors were very bold. The service was also impeccable. She was delightful and knowledgeable about every dish (which was important because there were a ton of ingredients I haven't tried and combinations I wouldn't have thought about). I loved it ❤️

Get the tasting menu if it’s your first time here! We got the tasting menu and it was divine. Got to sample a bit of everything on the menu. My favourites were the scallops, the mushrooms dish (I don’t even like mushrooms!) and the coconut nicuatole. Definitely an elevated Mexican cuisine that you don’t often see in Toronto! While the tasting menu was great, I’m excited to return and try other things on the menu. The restaurant was filled with a pleasant smokey aroma and lights were dimmed to give it a cozy atmosphere. Our table was a tad bit small for the amount of food we got, but it was still manageable.

Haven't been here since they received their star, so we decided to go for our anniversary dinner. 10/10 all around. Considering every hot plate is done over live coals and the difficulty involved, the star is well deserved. We opted for the tasting menu, and the cold dishes balanced the hot dishes perfectly. I'm glad to see their staple dishes haven't left their menu over the years because they really are something special, the barbacoa and scallop civiche were to die for but that's not to take away from any of the other dishes. Cocktails were also delicious and tied in to dinner nicely. Desert here is always a standout, and that's saying a lot considering that's what I always forget about at a restaurant.

Prepare for a phenomenal gastronomic night. I recommend the chef’s tasting to try as many items. The food is prepared carefully in an open concept kitchen, which by the way, is an added component to watch them prepare the dishes and smell the smokey aromas steaming off the grills. You need to book the chef’s bar for that. The presentation is tasteful. Each plate offers a unique character and twist using curious tasty ingredients. Staff is professional and the chef is constantly overseeing the plates. If you like to indulge yourself, the bottles are better priced than by glass/cocktails. Nice ambiance and lighting. Interior design goes well with the theme.

I think this was one of the best experiences and Mexican food I’ve got so far in 2023. It’s obvious that they have a michelin star. Of course I loved the food but I was not impressed by how efficient the kitchen was. All the food was served within 10 minutes and it was just impressive. I really recommend you to sit at the counter located in front of the open kitchen. It was interesting for me to see how they are making the food!!!!! And it gave us a different experience than just sitting at the table. We’ve also talked with a head chef here. He was actually walking around and talking to each table. He was really really warm nice person, and I could see his appreciation for his guests. It also made me want to come back to this place not just for the food.

We came here for birthday celebrations, since they open at 6, so we came right at 6 without a reservation, and got seated immediately. The staff were very welcoming and attentive, also provided us useful recommendations as we were the first time here. We ordered cocktails and tasting menu at $100 per person, which have 7 dishes and 1 dessert. Overall, everything tasted excellent, totally changed my impression for Mexican foods. Tacos can taste so different, tortillas can be so interesting and flavorful. I especially like the pork with oysters mushrooms which is phenomenal! Interior decoration is modern and stylish. Highly recommended

Amazing experience - polished and friendly service and delicious food. I got the tasting menu, but there were a few ingredients that I didn't love and would have preferred to swap out, purely based on personal taste preferences. My favourites were the scallops, mushroom / shishito and the tortilla dish.

Had high expectations coming in and they were exceeded! I’ve been to several Michelin star restaurants and this place definitely lives up to the hype. We did the tasting menu and requested a couple things on the menu be included. The green scallops, empanada, mushroom shishito dish and pork secreto were all absolutely amazing. Even the desserts were out of this world and I usually skip dessert. For $110 per person it is such a good value, we were both stuffed by the end. It took about 10-15 mins after being seated for the server to come by but otherwise service was very attentive. The atmosphere is immaculate. Loved everything about quetzal and can’t wait to come back.

Second time at this place (first time pre-Covid) and I’m happy to see the quality is as high as it used to be. The menu is definitely different (which is usually a good thing), but the flavours and items are all top notch. The sea bream is a must along with a side of the mushrooms. I absolutely loved the lamb barbacoa and scallops as well. Perfect balance of different textures and fat/acidity. Awesome cocktails to start the meal (and easy on making virgin versions, also a huge plus). Loved the chatty service with their lighthearted humour. Will definitely return again.

Fabulous dinner here- we sat at the chefs table and was so awesome to see them cook and plate all of their delicious dishes. Would highly recommend trying to get these seats. Service was excellent, food was superb, and the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. The scallops are a must order. Can’t wait to come back. Ran about $100 per person.

we sat at the chefs table for a friend's birthday, it was a perfect evening. Amazing food, exciting to get a peak at how it's made, and incredible service. Everything we ate was delicious and watching the care put into creating each dish made it feel even more special. Can't wait to come back!

we had the tasting menu the other night. it was well worth the price for the amount of dishes that your get. if you keep the alcohol at bay, the price is decent for Michelin 1 star. food was good but we did not feel like we were having Mexican food. maybe it was simply Mexican inspired?. if you were expecting burritos and chimichanga then look elsewhere.

AMAZING. Highly recommend. My husband and I sat at the chef's table and were able to watch the action which was fun. We did the curated menu with beverage pairings and every course was outstanding. Particularly loved the scallops, the beets, the duck, and the dessert was delicious. Also probably the best drink pairings I've ever had - the flavours complemented each other incredibly well. You definitely smell a bit smokey after if you sit at the chef's table because of all the grills going, but it's totally worth it - trust me. Will absolutely be back!

Had the tasting menu, which was fantastic and VERY filling. Appreciated the flexibility of the tasting menu as the server was able to accommodate our requests/additions to the tasting menu. Most of the dishes were well beyond our expectations while a couple appetizers could have been improved. El pastor and tres leches dessert were the most memorable for me. Must mention the great service staff who proactively made efforts to move my wife and I to a quieter table away from a rowdy group of drunk bros. It’s this attention to detail that sets you apart, great job 👏

Great staff who'll get you to your seat in no time. Chef's were also very kind and friendly for an amazing experience watching them grill your food. Ceviche, squid, and scallops were amazing. Seeing the meticulous steps to get to the end result made the taste even more delicious! Would go again to try more stuff on the menu. P.s. Louis and Keagan, sorry we didn't see you at Jerry's after haha thanks for the experience!

Great dinner experience last night at Quetzal. The owners of Bar Isabel hit gold again with This one for sure. The ambiance of the restaurant is quite nice with a more intimate sitting style and beautiful bar. As soon as you walk in you know you’re in for something special. From the delicious appetizers to corn tortilla based dishes, the food is definitely like nothing you’ve tried before. Highly recommend the old fashioned - yes the one with tequila and mezcal. The scallops will be the best you’ve ever tried, the Tlayuda is out of this world, and the Rib Eye steak was cooked to perfection. Definitely a sharing style of meal so take your besties because you won’t want to share with just anyone! Can’t wait to go back!

Great spot. Sat at the chef's counter for my birthday and was surprised how quietly the team operated. Most, if not all, of the hot food is done by wood fire. Food and service definitely hit the mark. Matt and the team are doing great work there. They have a decent size mezcal list as well which I love and isn't easy to find in Toronto. Will be back and would recommend.

We had an outstanding time at the chef's table for a birthday. Everything was delicious and everybody we interacted with was wonderful. It hasn't even been 24 hours and we haven't stopped talking about what dishes we'd love to order for next time. Will definitely see you again.

We did the tasting menu and had the most incredible time! Went for a pretty late dinner and the place was buzzing, lovely atmosphere and beautiful architecture inside. The service was just perfect, real professionals and very friendly. The food was out of this world, we gave our server our food restrictions and we were sent 7 dishes that were flavourful and well portioned. Some of the best food I’ve had in the city.

Loved the fun and chic interior and the ambience was wonderful for a date/special occasion. Service was excellent. Food was good but not amazing or memorable. The lamb enchiladas was definitely the best of all the dishes we had (we also ordered the mushrooms, the duck breast with tortillas added and the octopus). The dessert (coconut meringue) was the next best dish of the night. I would recommend for the experience/atmosphere for a nice romantic date night but wouldn't come back just for the food.

First time back post-pandemic. In fact my first indoor restaurant. They haven't missed a beat. Even during a week that I'm sure was logistically challenging they managed to courteously fit us in, safely, at the bar. One of my favorite things about this restaurant is the smell from the open fire grill that hits you when you walk in. It's not overpowering but it's always a great reminder of what you're in for. Yes, your clothes may smell a little smokey when you get home, but you'll be grateful for it it. The cocktails and food were all perfect. The empanada was melt-in-your-mouth. I could not believe how tender the pork was. But there's really no point in trying to order the right dish here. You'll likely swoon at your first bite of anything on the menu, desserts included.

10/10 would recommend. Got the curated menu, the Michelin star lived up to its reputation this time. I’ve been to a Michelin star previous in New York and this blow it out of the water. The curated menu is reasonably priced for what you get and the food was exceptional. Service is very good as well.

You’d think for a Michelin star place, it’d be way more pretentious, but it was actually a surprisingly good experience! Came here to celebrate my dad’s birthday and we got the tasting menu. Let our server choose the dishes for us and we weren’t disappointed. There were some dishes that weren’t as good as others but overall the food was great! The beef in particular was amazing. The only things that fell a bit were some of the drinks and the desserts. This is a great space for a date or a nicer dinner with friends or family. Service is great and the price isn’t even that bad (again considering the quality and service you get).

Food was really good - the flavours were outstanding. My faves were the razor clam special, aguachile and the octopus. Highly recommend to sit at the chef’s table so you can watch them cook with fire. Service was also attentive. Great spot for a special occasion as it’s definitely on the pricier end.

This was a lovely dinner and especially appreciated all the unique flavor combinations and mole sauces. The grill items are awesome, octopus is well done, appetizers fresh and satisfying. Definitely on the pricey end, but if it's an occasion I wouldn't hesitate to come back here!

Service and vibe was great. Very knowledgeable friendly bartender and staff. Cocktails were on point. The food was ok. The beet salad was the best. The squid was tasteless, needed more salt / flavour. Totally missed the tortillas as they were hiding under the napkin but overall we had a great dining experience. Perfect date spot. Quaint and beautifully designed restaurant.

Our dining experience at this upscale Mexican restaurant was nothing short of extraordinary. We opted for the set menu, which I would recommend as you get to try a lot of dishes with big enough portions. From the appetizers to the dessert, every dish was a culinary masterpiece, showcasing the chef's artistry and a deep appreciation for Mexican cuisine. The attentive staff guided us through the menu with expertise, enhancing our understanding and enjoyment of each course. This restaurant has truly redefined our expectations of Mexican fine dining. If you're in the mood for an upscale culinary journey, this place is a must-visit. A heartfelt gracias to the entire team for an unforgettable dining experience!

A Mexican cuisine experience with a warm and yet modern atmosphere. I chose the curated menu, the food selection was versatile and was served in good-sized portions with a beautiful presentation. Good alcohol selection, and tequila-based cocktails. Friendly and welcoming hosts, however, for being a high-scale restaurant, and paying over 200$ for one person the server could provide a better service. 5 stars for the food and drinks and the atmosphere, and 4 for the server. Overall 4.5/5. Ps This review was edited a few times because I did enjoy this place, however, it’s the small things that I pay attention to.

Food - we did a tasting menu and the food is all very good. The best dish in my opinion was the scallops. As a Michelin star restaurant there are others I’d prefer but this one is really unique and still worth trying. We ordered a few cocktails, all which were good but some were a bit over seasoned in my opinion. Atmosphere - we sat at the chefs table which I’d recommend to add to the experience but open fire they cook from still gets pretty hot but still worth it if you don’t mind that. Service - very attentive and friendly staff!

Finished all of the Michelin star restaurants in Toronto and this is by far our favourite. Really reminds us of our time in Mexico City. The bbq pit is out in the open so your clothes will need to be dry cleaned after. You’ve been warned. The food though? An eclectic mix of flavours and tastes. The tacos are the best we’ve had since grand electric was a west end staple. The bone marrow tacos were a hit with everyone. We wanted some special cocktails that remind us of Mexico and the bartender did not fail to deliver. We’ve got another reservation booked to go through the rest of the menu.

A really nice place for more elevated Mexican-fusion cuisine. The highlights were definitely the shrimp, bone marrow, tres leches cake and their beverage menu. It’s a really good place to experience what a Michelin should be like without straying too far from comfort zones. The flavours are all elevated but are familiar enough that there’s sure to be a favourite for everyone at the table!

The best atmosphere in a restaurant in recent memory, it's laid back, lively and vibrant yet still intimate and comfortable like you'd want it to be. The service is familiar and friendly, the front of house team bring their own personality to the fore while also being very professional and attentive. You must try and get a counter seat! Sitting in front of the open kitchen is amazing. The head chef was really cool and chatted a lot to me as I was sat right by the pass where he would run the operation from and meticulously inspect everything that went out of the kitchen to ensure it was up to their high standards. The food was just exceptional. I went for the curated menu and it was one. Of the most cohesive tasting menus ever in how everything felt like it seamlessly followed the flavours of the last and was put together with real thought. For me it lasted just around two hours which is the perfect time for me to spend in a restaurant. Value for money is insane! Possibly the least money I've spent in a Michelin star restaurant yet one of the best and most memorable experiences in one. Put this place on your radar when visiting Toronto.

Food was mostly delicious. I was very pleased with the green garlic scallops and bone marrow and shrimp; I will definitely be back for these. The scallops were so creamy and delicious. I also loved the whole seabream, it came with a delicious salsa. Some dishes could have used a touch more salt for my taste like the aguachile and mushroom and shishito. The scallop ceviche was very interesting and fun to try. The lamb taco was just ok. Nothing too special. The mocktails and tres leches cake were good as well. Good service, the overall vibe was low key. Overall I loved coming here and will be back again.

Been eyeing Quetzal for a few years now. Finally got to have a solo dinner and at the chef's table no less. The chef is a quiet talker which was interesting to see as they prepare the huge amount of orders for all the guests coming to eat. It was a packed service when I sat down. The chef also asked me how my meal was and said bye, which was nice of him. They were clearly busy tonight. Since I was dining alone. They were able to make smaller portions of some dishes, which was great news. I got to try a few more dishes and also not over eat. I started with the bee's pyjamas as my drink. It was good. Though I liked the neighborhood ice drink a lot more. Order the latter if you like fruit punch and want something non-alcoholic. For my main course I got the octopus, mushroom & shishito and the pork secreto al pastor. Even if you hate mushrooms, get the mushroom dish. It's a great side and the green sauce that came with it was a perfect combo with the grilled veg. Loved the octopus. Grilled octopus is always amazing. The black sauce with this dish was as unexpected flavour town. I really liked it as I ate more with each bite. Note sure what it was called. The pork was great too. Add in the taco shells and the honey based sauce it comes with and it's a dish you don't want to stop eating. I should not have gotten the tres leches cake as I was full from my meal. It was good. The chocolate is a deep rich chocolate. It's the perfect size for a couple of people to share.

Since this place has appeared on the Michelin Guide for Toronto it has been hard to secure reservations, but its well worthwhile securing. We didn't opt for the tasting menu option, but sampled a number of dishes from their menu. All were very well executed and presented beautifully. Its a very modern and elevated take on mexican cuisine and well worth trying at least once!

It was good. This is not my first Michelin star restaurant. I have been to several ones and two of them had 2 Michelin stars (Maido and Belcanto being two of them, both were in the top 50 in the World, I think Maido was top 7 back in 2021), but this is my first one in Toronto (I am from Toronto). I wanted Alo to be my first Toronto based Michelin restaurant, even before they got awarded one last year I wanted to go there but scheduling has not aligned for a couple of years now. Sorry for digressing! The food was great, my wife and I liked the Al Pastor the best and the Octopus was great, my wife loved the Empanada, they were the best among the dishes we ordered; we ordered 6 dishes including the delicious Scallop Ceviche (Not the best ceviche we had, obviously the ones in Lima were better and we had a good one in LIsboa.I was debating to try their Curated Tasting Menu but the main person serving us was kind of short of words or not that much energetic, and she failed to describe why should we should try the Tasting menu, so we decided on deciding our own dishes instead. On the other table there was this server who was able to energetically explain what their Curated Tasting Menu was and what it has to offer. (Obviously by what the name is, I have an idea what it is, kind of like Omakase but at least I want some more in depth details about it and how it is) The ambience was good but there were actually small fruit flies I think they were fruit flies, at least it is not the normal flies, lol, and a spider on the wall near us. The service was good overall but not a 5 star good. There were some very friendly members of the staff, you can feel they are genuine in their service and work. It was not bad but it was not consistent among the staff, which you expect in a Michelin Restaurant. I will give you this, water/drinks was refilled as it should be. They wipe the table after every dish has been cleared out as expected in a restaurant of this stature. They took care of our coats (Cold season is back and winter is near!). Some of the dishes brought to us was explained in a clear way by the staff but 2 of them was not, not all were served by the same person so one of them was not really clear on the explanation of the dish. Our server was attentive and did ask us frequently how the food was but as mentioned it was not perfect. I did give 20% tip still and that was the most energetic our main server was the whole night. It was still a good experience. Our goal is to, God willing, to eat in all the Michelin restaurants in Toronto, and let us see how this compares to the others. But among Michelin restaurants I have been, this was not obviously not on top, especially two of them was in the Top 50 in the world. I would even kind of give Osteria Giulia a slight edge over Quetzal even though Giulia does not have a Michelin star, although it's sister restaurant has one! I would probably still come back, I want to try their Seabream and their Scallop (the main dish variety) but probably coming back is not high in the list since I need go to the other ones first! Overall, I would give 4.5 to 4.6 stars, which is close to what the average rating of this restaurant is right now in Google.

Michelin star studded restaurant. Open flame chefs counter show. Great service and explained every dish. That lamb was simply amazing. Must go.

We went to celebrate a birthday and everything was amazing! The curated menu ended up exceeding all my expectations, and the service was 11/10. I seriously don’t have a single complaint and would easily recommend it.

What an awesome experience. Every dish is so flavourful and well presented. The octopus dish was divine and the flavour was pleasantly unexpected. Great service and beautiful decor. Highly recommended.

We had a great time at Quetzal for dinner, sitting at the bar watching the chefs at work. Our service was friendly, interactive and well matched to the food and vibe of the restaurant. The food itself was all spectacular - I particularly enjoyed the endive and the mushrooms but there were no low points in our meal. The smell and heat from the fire added another level of sensory experience to the evening. Overall a great night and would definitely come back to try more of the menu (or eat the same things again).

Great food and vibe. You might a sticker shock with the pricing but they’re all sharing dishes good for 2-3 people. We ordered 5 dishes between our group of 4 and it was plenty. The Al Pastor is a MUST!Flavours are great looking forward to going back for more.

On a quest to dine at all the Michelin Star restaurants on Toronto! This was the second place to visit on the list. The food was fantastic! We wear a large group and got the tasting menu. We got to taste practically all the items on the menu. It was a refreshing change from the usual Italian and French places on the Michelin guide Toronto. Flavours were mind blowing, all the food was served family style - sharing. The mushrooms and the scallops were the highlight for me. The citrus salad exceeded all expectations! Service was prompt and efficient. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely visit again.

There is a reason this place has a Michelin star! From the moment we stepped into the place the service was fabulous! Matthew, one of our servers or jack of all trades as we called him, was amazing as was the rest of the staff! We had the tasting menu and every dish was better than the last one and the wines recommended were excellent. We had a wonderful experience!

Outstanding food and service! It was a unique Mexican food experience for us. It was a bit pricey but totally worth it. We enjoyed the drinks as well. Would definitely try the tasting menu next time.

Fantastic food, highly recommend the chef's tasting menu, everything was delicious and quite filling. Cocktails are nothing to write home about unfortunately, better off getting beer or wine. Still 5 stars because the food was just that good.

Excellent food and great service. The atmosphere is lovely but if you choose the chef’s table, just note it might be HOT. They were very willing to make more options vegetarian which was appreciated. All 4 cocktails we tried were perfect.

This place is excellent all round. While prices may be on the higher end, the quality of food and service definitely justify. I recommend going in a group of 3 or more to taste/ share multiple items. They also have a tasting menu if you can't decide on what you want to have. The mushroom plate and the dessert with coconut milk not to miss

One of the best restaurant experiences we’ve had in the past few years. Exceptional service, beautiful food and a great ambience. Will be back.