Mexico’s reputation may have been severely tarnished by the recent swine flu pandemic. But if you’re still wondering where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and fulfill your cravings for Mexican food, here are some suggestions! Toronto isn’t known for Mexican cuisine, and most establishments serve more of a Tex-Mex style rather than authentic Mexican.

Mucho Burrito is celebrating Cinco De Mayo Day with $5 Burritos on Tuesday, May 5th. Click link for locations (some in Vaughn, Mississauga)

Burrito Boyz to fill up on my favourite… halibut burritos! (downtown)

Jalapeno Restaurant produces good authentic Mexican cuisine. Mariachi bands on some nights, and sangria by the picture (downtown) 725 King Street West, Toronto, ON, 416-216-6743

El Trompo Taco Bar & Grill has garnered many quite a fan following in Toronto, serving Mexican “street-style” food.

El Jacal has some droolingly good pictures and interesting menu items that beg to be tasted!

Tacos El Asador. Not really Mexican, and is really Salvadorian, but they have some good home cooked Mexican dishes in their repetoire. They’ve been cooking up tacos, and tamales for 13 years. Try the papusas (Salvadorian) too. I first tasted papusas on a trip to North Carolina and loved them!
690 Bloor St West, Toronto, ON

Rebozos is a bit more off the eaten track, but this modest taqueria take-away opened not 4 years ago keeps it simple by serving soups, sandwiches, and the reqquisite quesadillas, tostados and tacos. Check out this Now Toronto review.

El Sol has operated business on the Danforth since 1994. Often spoken on the lips of Northern Mexican foodies, maybe you should check out what the hype is about.

For higher end Mexican food, check out Dos Amigos, opened by 2 friends. They will be introducing a summer special menu from July 3^rd-July 10^th. Go with their suggested expectations “intensity of flavours, not fire”.

Milagro Grill wants to show you Mexican dishes with attitude. Patrons often speak of enjoyable times at the restaurant.

Johnny Banana. Don’t let the name fool you. This Mexican-owned restaurant is the type of place that you would find in La Condesa, which is the arty, and bohemian Soho neighbourhood of Mexico City. The decor is indeed nice, but what about the food? Let us know!
181 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, 416-304-0101

Thanks to @TOFoodie for reminding me about Rancho Relaxo . Live music nightly, but some people may prefer peace and quiet.

Z-Teca (with three locations in Toronto) is offering $5 burritos as well

Many Ways To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

See anything missing on the list? Let us know! We’re always yearning to know more about Toronto’s Mexican food scene here at T.O. Reservations.