When you’re feeling a tropical party vibe, why not visit some Mexican restaurants in Ottawa to celebrate with tacos and margaritas. You don’t have to wait for Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday to enjoy authentic, flavorful dishes.
Your taste buds will be transported on an adventure to these Latin and Mexican restaurants. With different menu features and specialties, you’ll have a hard time deciding where to go, so you might have to try them all at least once. Enjoy eating your way through Ottawa.
The Camino
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Address: 380 Elgin Street and 81A Clarence Street, Ottawa, ON
Why you need to go: This hip taco bar offers more than ten types of tacos, with unique choices like beef tongue, Japanese eggplant, and tuna tartare. Don’t worry, if you’re not adventurous, they also have beef and pork. There is an extensive list of tequila and cocktails with very spicy options.
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If Señor
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Address: 506 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON
Why you need to go: Bringing Mexican street food to Ottawa, they’ve been repeatedly voted the best tacos in Ottawa. They offer a variety of taco toppings as well as other classic dishes and Mexican drinks such as Margaritas, Corona, and Jarritos.
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Ahora Mexican Restaurant
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Address: 307 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON
Why you need to go: For fans of vegan and vegetarian Mexican cuisine, you’ll find a ton of options on the menu, as well as meat options like chicken and steak. You can order their Cinco de Mayo cocktail, a mix of margarita and Corona, finishing the meal with churros.
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Corazón de Maiz
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Address: 55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy tacos, quesadillas and burritos in this colorful atmosphere with murals. If you don’t want booze they serve a number of Jarritos flavors as well as Horchata.
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Feleena’s Canteen
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Address: 742 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON
Why you have to go: This bright and colorful cantina will transport you to Mexico, where you can feast on taco salad, flautas, fish tacos and many more options. There is no doubt that the menu offers margaritas!
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Casa Mexico
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Address: 1491 Merivale Road, Nepean, ON
Why you need to go: This Mexican restaurant has an explosion of color and looks like a fiesta all year round. They have a happy hour menu, Monday through Thursday until 5 p.m., with $4 tacos and $9 cocktails.
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Banditos
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Address: 683 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON
Why you need to go: There’s a spacious patio out front that will make you feel like you’re dining in the tropics. Some of their taco options include ground beef, Nashville chicken, smoked brisket, and cauliflower. If you don’t feel like a margarita, you can order a bucket or fish tank full of Corona.
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taco eldorado
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Address: 170 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON
Why you need to go: Here you’ll find classic and modern Mexican dishes and 12 different taco options, from Calimari to Crispy Avocado. They also offer 6 different flavors of margaritas and churro cheesecake on the dessert menu.
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La Fiesta Latina
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Address: 565 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON
Why you need to go: Even the look and feel of the exterior of this restaurant resembles something you would find in Mexico. There are a number of taco plates on the menu, and you can add authentic Mexican plantain soup to your order. You will find margaritas and beer if you dine there.
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Soca cuisine
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Address: 224 Beechwood Avenue, Vanier and 151 C Second Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Why you need to go: Serving you brunch at dinner, this Ottawa Latin restaurant is the place to be if you want to celebrate Taco Tuesday but your friend isn’t feeling it. Along with their cucumber tacos and margaritas, you’ll find Spanish classics and seafood dishes, including a seafood tower and oysters.
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Taqueria La Bonita
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Address: 1079 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON
Why you have to go: When the goal is fun, giant cocktails paired with your Mexican cuisine, this restaurant is the place to try. Margaritas and other cocktails have fruit toppings and toppings, and you’ll find great fish drinks bigger than your head.
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