Pablo Pérez de Blas
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Great tacos, but overpriced for what they are.
Campechano offers some of the best—if not the best—tacos in Toronto, and probably the closest you’ll get to what you'd find in Mexico. The flavors are bold, the ingredients are fresh and organic, and the tortillas are made in-house, which gives the tacos that authentic edge.
My favorite was the **Al Pastor**: juicy, tender, perfectly marinated pork with a jalapeño sauce that ties it all together beautifully. Next up, the **Campechano** taco—great combination of meats, especially the chorizo, though I was hoping for more chicharrón to come through in the mix. Finally, the **Carnitas** taco was solid, with a nicely balanced salsa verde and pork that was cooked just right.
As an appetizer, I tried the guacamole and chips. The guac was fresh and unique with a touch of pomegranate—sweet, but it worked well. Still, the portion was on the small side, especially if you’re sharing.
Service was quick and attentive, just as you'd expect in a taco spot. The drinks menu had a good selection of Mexican options.
Here’s the catch: no taco should cost $10 or more. It’s just too much, and it goes against the very spirit of taco culture—simple, delicious, and accessible. While the quality and taste justify the price in a Toronto context, Mexican taco culture was never meant to be this expensive.
Worth trying once if you're in Toronto, especially if you're craving authentic Mexican tacos with high-quality ingredients.
On a side note, good or bad critics can be accepted or not. However, respect should be always present, even more when you run a business providing service to public. Unfortunately, the owner of this restaurant does not seem to accept customers’ opinions elegantly and professionally (see reply below).
We value the food and culture through our taste buds, not through our pockets.