The Best Tacos in Canada

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Universally beloved, incomparably satisfying, here’s where to find there best tacos across Canada.

• Go Fish, Vancouver

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  Grilled salmon tacos with chipotle cream, enjoyed by the seaside, are our ideal meal.

• Tacofino Commissary, Vancouver

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  The steak tacos, and the cauliflower-squash tostadas, are must-orders at this buzzing Gastown spot (now with patio).

• La Taqueria, Vancouver

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  These lil’ pinches are located blissfully close to our offices on Cambie, perfect for a quick carnita lunch.

• Bandidas Taqueria, Vancouver

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  This Commercial Drive spot gets top marks for inventive vegetarian, like the Connie, with ground walnuts, apple, cheese and roasted red pepper sauce, or the Stella, with spinach, squash and sour cream.

• SOBO, Tofino

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  We credit SOBO with introducing us to fish tacos, back when we were kids. Even now, SOBO’s flaked salmon and halibut tacos with mango salsa are one of our favourite meals.

• Grand Electric, Toronto

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  We go here to celebrate; usually with spicy arbol chicken tacos piled with tangy pickled onions and bourbonade on the patio.

• Seven Lives, Toronto

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  Smitten with the black cat branding, it was the fish tacos with homemade serve-yourself sauces (our favourite is the burned tomato salsa negra) that truly hooked us.

• La Carnita, Toronto

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  This ex-pop-up Kensington spot offers a swordfish ceviche-filled taco, as well as a braised beef cheek one plated with creamy Mexican avocado.

• Frida, Toronto

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  Try the braised goat in salsa verde at this somewhat-more-upscale Mexican restaurant. 

• L’Gros Luxe, Montreal

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  Causal Mexican, and Instagram-worthy Caesars, in the Plateau.

• T&T Tacos et Tortas, Montreal

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  Homemade corn tortillas and super-indulgent churros make this Rachel St. spot a must-hit.

• Icehouse, Montreal

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  This soul-food joint serves up sloppy, stick to your ribs kinda fare, like teriyaki short rib tacos with jalapeño-daikon slaw, plus a luscious lobster burrito. 

• El Charrito Taqueria, Calgary

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  When in Alberta, go for the (shredded) beef, or the tender beef tongue taco, both of which also happen to be gluten-free.

• Daravara, Edmonton

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  Daravara’s just-right menu of enhanced bar food includes confit duck tacos and smooth pea guacamole. 

• Tres Carnales Taqueria, Edmonton

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  The perfect rustic-casual taco joint, serving four tacos for $10 and massive pitches of sangria.