Itacate

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"On a nondescript, rather gray stretch of St. Clair Avenue sits one of Toronto's hidden gems: a family-owned and operated taqueria offering some of the best authentic Mexican fare in the city. These tacos are juicy. We're talking take one bite and juices run down your chin juicy. There are the classics like al pastor, (slow cooked to perfection) but there are less-familiar options, too, like the La Patron, which comes on a housemade blue tortilla with grilled cheese, cactus, smoked pork chop, onions, and jalapeño. The big, aromatic bowl of mole de olla beef soup is perfect for those chilly Toronto winter nights. There's also a breakfast menu if you want to start your day with huevos rancheros or a torta de chilaquiles. Itacate is run by the four Moreno sisters, so there's truly a feeling here like you've stepped into somebody's home kitchen. It's warm, inviting, and familiar in all the best ways." - Todd Plummer