This place is underrated for its incredible authentic Mexican food. I did takeout, the octopus taco and ceviche tostada both were delicious. Freshest ingredients and so much flavour. They sell jars of their salsa and I see why. I'll def be back to grab more. Excellent safety protocols in place with even better service.

Another 3.5. Not quite a 4 due to price, but still worth visit or two! The initial reaction was "omg! This smells just like Mexico!" It was a wonderful nostalgic flashback and not something that common in Canada. We were SUPER excited at that point. Also, it's really difficult to find truly authentic Mexican fare on the east side. You can tell this Mexican food by Mexican people. Except it falters a bit in how it is trying to appeal to the bland and unadventurous Canadian palate. No cilantro on anything?! It's crazy. So many of the dishes could have had so much more flavour had they not been afraid of scaring off Canadians who are way too accustomed to bad Tex-Mex. The street corn dish was severely lacking. We added in our own spice, lime, and cilantro which greatly improved it. On its own, I wouldn't write home about it. The tacos are tasty enough, but again, lacking in cilantro and spice and full of Canadian ingredients. Nothing like taco stands in Mexico City. Way too many onions. The octopus was basically all onions. The octopus was nicely grilled though. The avocado they said was on it was practically negligible! A teeny little single slice. The asada taco was a lot of onions and cabbage(?). I get they are doing more high-end tacos here then a cheap Mexican street stand, but there needs to be a variety of flavours then. And less of this "Asian fusion" thing every restaurant here seems to think they need. And the tostada was not good. Firstly it took FOREVER for some reason. An unreasonable amount of time for a tostada when they are not busy. I don't know how/where they make/buy the tortillas for them but it tasted stale. They do get points for having a significant percentage of Spanish speakers come in, so they must be doing something right! Maybe I just don't get it. And the server/cashier was very lovely. The part that really gets me is the prices though. They are very expensive for what you get. I know rent & food prices are soaring for us and restaurants alike, but it was a little crazy to pay $15 for 1 tostada. And $9 for a single taco. I could understand better if they used ingredients like nopales, but these were mainly regular veg from here. I don't mind paying more for a great tasting meal that fills me up. This didn't quite do it, and for the price, I had high expectations. I hope this place does well, and I think it can. But the prices are a bit insane. And the flavours are not great...yet. Maybe they know better and that is what boring Canadians want from tacos, but it's a shame when I can tell they have all the ability to make great Mexican food but are holding back. I will return at some point. I really want to give this place 5 stars.

Delicious taco place... the tacos are tasty and well filled... Their menu has few options only but it is all good. Great place for a quick bite. They have a juice with cinnamon which is awesome...

These Tacos are AMAZING! I’ve had many tacos over the years all across North America and these definitely rank near the top. This will be my regular go to for Tacos in Toronto. Would recommend trying everything on the menu.

Great place and awesome food! So happy there's a Mexican place in the neighbourhood now. The ceviche tostada was very fresh and tangy. The tacos were super tasty! The staff were very friend - overall experience was impeccable. Will have to come back to try the other items on the menu! Highly recommend this place!

Great spot for tacos. Each taco had a generous filling with different combination of textures and flavours. It was a messy meal but that’s a marker of delicious tacos. Can’t wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!

The octopus 🦑🦑 taco was good. Wouldn't have known it was octopus if I didn't order it. Service was ok. Walked in and someone who worked there sat on their phone most of the visit. The decor was off or missing something.

Can’t believe I didn’t come here sooner! I ordered the shrimp and octopus taco, and both were so good! The seafood had a good texture and was not chewy. The salsas on the tacos were very flavourful. There are only four tacos on the menu, so you could order one of each or order a couple and go back for round two!

I loved my experience at Puerto Bravo. The menu offers mostly seafood dishes but there’s also meat and vegan options which I totally loved. The beef tacos are delicious, the vegan potato and chorizo tacos are to die for too. They have a baked potato with beef, it’s super good too. Totally recommend it. The staff is extremely nice, the prices are accesible and the place is super clean too.

Specializing in seafood, Puerto Bravo offers some amazingly delicious shrimp, octopus, and fish options! Their Camarones Bravos and Pulpo al Carbon tacos and Dorados de Pescado were so good. I would love to go back and try more ❤️

Puerto Bravo, for those of who don't know, is indeed that spot. Winning a Michelin guide nod just earlier this year, we can understand why it got its name out there. With a small and tight menu, the team behind Puerto bravo are cooking up some good food, and have recently expanded into the brunch space. If you find yourself on the east end for good flavours, this is definitely the spot.

Delicious tacos along Gerard! Everything was packed with flavour and tasted like it was homemade with love.

We have now tried every one of the tacos and 2 of the 5 tostadas (ordered take out twice in the past 3 days). Every dish was fantastic. The Ceviche and Camarones Aguachile tostadas were so fresh and tasty. The tacos are a generous size and the corn tortillas did not get soggy, which from our experience can happen sometimes with take out tacos. We think they stayed fresh in part due to the compostable containers, which is way better for the environment! I am normally not a huge fan of seafood tacos, however the Pulpo al Carbon (octopus) is now my new favourite (although also I ordered the carne asada both times as well and it does not disappoint). The staff/owners are super friendly as well. If I could give this place 6 stars I would. I am so happy this place opened up just down the street from me!

Possibly the best tacos in the area and definitely in my top 5. Food is unapologetically delicious and they don’t hold back on the spice, which I loved! An absolute must-try for any taco lover.

Delicious tacos, one of the best in the city. Prices are very fair. Gourmet food, great meat portions, and quality ingredients. Service on point, very friendly.

Great tasting food. Had guacamole, shrimp snd Carne asada tacos. And the dessert. Everyone in my party loved the food. Dessert tasted nice too. Friendly service.

Definitely a must! The food is to die for, really tasty and the portions are very generous. Is a place for seafood lovers. The mix of flavors is something unique and amazing to taste. The Jamaica water is something to try as well. I wouldn’t order the lime cake again, is not bad but not great in comparison with the rest of the menu which is a 10

This is different Mexican. Different and excellent! Knew this place was taking flavours in a whole other amazing direction before the Michelin nod. Really special owners and cuisine. A definite fave! Shrimp and octopus tacos are ricisisisisisimooooooo!!!

10/10!!! We got the shrimp, grilled octopus & carne asada tacos & the ceviche tostada. Everything was absolutely delicious. Each one had its own distinct flavours. You can tell this place is authentic. Service was so fast. We dined in because we had a small group, but the place could prob only fit 15 max. We’ll definitely be coming back even just for takeout.

Came from Florida to my aunt's house and she has a beauty salon called women's world . I went exploring around and was hungry and I searched maps and saw a highly rated Mexican restaurant. Went in and saw Michelin star for two year which is awesome. I got carne asada taco and octopus taco which both were fully loaded and delicious. Got a side of delicious spicy hot sauce on side too

One of the best Mexican restaurants I have been to in Toronto. It’s a small restaurant with amazing food that has so much flavour. All the meats and seafood were cooked and marinated perfectly with very generous filling. The flavour combination of the tostadas we ordered were very interesting and tasted really great ( ceviche tostada and Tuna tostada). The octopus taco had a nice smoky flavour and the shrimp one was very saucy and had a nice spice flavour. The place is small and quaint with a nice outdoor seating during the summer. Additionally, the food has been consistently good from the 3 times I have went to this restaurant over the past year. I would highly recommend coming here to try this restaurant.

A little piece of Mexican heaven in Gerrard East! The food here is top notch 👌 . From their delicious tacos, to the salsas and now their weekend brunch menu, it's the place to visit if you want to try authentic Mexican food in Toronto. Service is always friendly and welcoming, and the space is simply beautiful!

My husband and I had an incredible dining experience at Puerto Bravo! The CAMARONES BRAVOS tacos were absolutely amazing, bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked. The drink selection was also top-notch highly recommend trying the MEZCALITA MANGO it definitely complemented our meal perfectly. The atmosphere and service added to the overall enjoyment of our day. Our waiter was very patient and kind to us, always with a smile on his face. We can't wait to visit again and explore more of their delicious offerings. We will definitely be back!! Thank you for being on Gerrard!!!!!

Say outside and enjoyed some delicious authentic Mexican tacos. Had a great conversation with the server who's only been in Canada for two years. The food is delicious!! I've lived near Gerrard for a long time and rarely eat in the area, but I'll be back soon.

We went after seeing the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand review and the food did not disappoint. Absolutely delightful flavours and service.

Carne Asada, Camarones Bravos Taco - Two delicious, JUICY tacos that come with beautifully cooked ingredients. Their shrimp is sauteed in their special salsa bravo and tender carne asada grilled to a wonderful smoky flavour. A splash of lime to bring out the freshness and the tortilla is wonderfully toasted. Follow @bredgyeats for more food posts!

I don’t know. The guac didn’t feel fresh, with a few thin sliced onions that also didn’t feel fresh. Octopus and pork had a very weird taste, we wouldn’t finish it. My partner and I feel sick now, idk… didn’t have the best experience sorry.

I tried the ceviche and tropical tostadas and the beef taco. The tostadas were quite large, very acidic and had a nice flavour to them. My friend had the corn dish (also pictured). He said it was good but pretty expensive at $9 for what amounts to a bowl of corn 🤔 We sat on the outside patio, which was a mistake. The patio itself is nice, but everything around it is awful - not a nice neighborhood. The store beside us was blasting some horrible music. I'll be eating inside next time for sure as it seemed very nice. The service was standard.

We went there Saturday afternoon. We enjoyed the front patio, which they made a very cozy space with pillows and peotected from rain and sun. The menu is not extensive, but everything is well made. The service could be a little faster and more efficient, but overall is a good place.

Note: This review is for delivery, so likely wasn't as good as dining-in. Thought Puerto Bravo was pretty good though not special. Got three things: dorados de pescado, pulpo al carbon, and street corn. The pulpo was exquisite - tender and tasty. The dorados de pescado was on the blander side - would've wanted more flavour without having to resort to the dipping sauce. And the streetcorn was pretty good - lots of cheese which I appreciated. Overall pretty good. Given the praise I hear about this place, suggest dining-in versus delivery.

We have the vegan and shrimp taco. Wow this place is amazing. And their housemade hot sauce is hot and tasty. My new fav Mexican near me.