Chúuk | Mexican Kitchen and Bar

My partner and I just celebrated Valentine's Day here and we loved it! we ordered a LOT—the street corn and guacamole to start, then for our main, we ordered the al pastor tacos, birria tacos, and the baja fish. Lastly, the cremita de coco for dessert. Every time we took a bite, we had to pause and say "wow, this is so good!!". Flavours were amazing, we truly loved everything we ate. Cocktails were good as well. Our server, Amanda, was very attentive, caring, and made the entire experience even better. Not to mention the restaurant itself is beautiful, warm, and not that loud even during busy hours. We would definitely eat here again, and would be my first recommendation for Mexican cuisine in the GTA.

Really good! Great selection of drought beers (Town Brewery). Nice cocktails ( Pic of Banana Rum Old Fashioned). Food was really fresh and very tasty.

Can’t say enough good things about this place!!! The food is outstanding, the flavour bomb in your mouth, the consistency everytime I show up. I have had pretty much everything on the menu except the fish tacos and one other meal as I have celiac and cannot eat those two items. But everything else is top notch. I highly recommend to anyone and everyone. They make food with love! And the service is also exceptional kind friendly and very knowledgeable about celiac and what’s safe and what’s not!!! Looking forward to my next visit, would eat here weekly if I could afford it :)

I tried only a couple of things on the menu, but from what I have had it was not bad for Pickering. The service was great, and the decor inside is quite nice. My friend meant to order birria but server heard baja, they were able to accommodate which was great. I Had the street corn and some tacos. I had the al pastor and it was not bad. The pork was a little dry and a bit hard to swallow but it tasted fairly traditional. The street corn lacked a sauce to bring everything together as you would normally get from an Elotes. I am kind of surprised Pickering would have such a spot but it is good for the area. I think it would be nice to mix and match tacos and the value can feel a little over mp as it works out to be $9 a taco. I think overall it is a nice spot but unsure if tacos are worth it. If I am in the area, would like to try their entrees.

Very nice restaurant, excellent vibe. Smell of wood oven. Simple menue. A little on the fancy side and portions are moderate. Great food quality but slightly overpriced. I paid $27 for three tacos but I really appreciate the quality. I would go back in special occasions.

Absolutely incredible! My biggest regret is not discovering Chuuk sooner. This place is a true delight for those who enjoy elevated Mexican cuisine. Every dish feels carefully crafted, from the freshness of the ingredients to the balance of flavours. If you enjoy this type of cuisine and are a true food lover who appreciates high quality, do yourself a favour and come here. You won’t be disappointed. The restaurant itself is in a great location with ample parking! On my first visit, I got to enjoy the delightful smell of charcoal wofting outside. It smelled amazing! When you walk in, the place is bright, refreshing and clean. I love the plants. The patio is gorgeous as well. I think their pineapple room is the perfect spot for events. Be sure to try their hot sauce. It’s an absolute must and they make it in-house with habaneros! They also sell it, so you can take a bottle home with you (highly recommended). A few comments on the food: Cassava fries: Absolutely divine and they arrive fresh/piping hot (temperature is one of my biggest pet peeves about fried foods. If I’m indulging in it, I want it to be fresh and hot, otherwise it’s often lacklustre). Warning: they are extremely addicting! Achiote chicken: Wow! Incredibly deep flavours and the kiss of charcoal made it next level! Streetcorn: So fresh and delectable. Definitely order hot tortilla chips with this… so good! Tuna crudo: Was almost too beautiful to eat! Incredible and so fresh tasting! Tacos: There’s no such thing as a bad taco here. Every single one I’ve tried has been amazing! Birria, al pastor, campechano, etc Empanadas: You could tell the dough and filling were homemade. This was so different from a typical empanada (in the best way). Octopus: so tender and the char flavour is spectacular Churros: hot and delicious; the dulce de leche is amazing I can’t wait to come back and try more dishes!!! I feel like I’ve only scraped the surface and I also saw on social that they have a few new dishes in the works! 😃 The drinks we tried were incredible as well. They were perfectly prepared and so balanced. Thank you Chuuk for a delightful experience! I’m obsessed with you!

Just happened to be in the area and looking for a quality bite to eat. I was VERY impressed with the entire experience. I sat on the patio and had great service. The tacos al pastor where amazing! Very very good. I also had a non-alcoholic margarita that was excellent. I am looking forward to returning and trying other menu items even though I live pretty far away. It's worth the trip.

Excellent food, great atmosphere, and wonderful servers. My favourite restaurant in Durham for meeting up with friends. Not many vegan options, but the Hongos (mushroom) tacos are delicious!

We visited Chuuk Wednesday evening around 7 pm. Lots of parking available in the lot. The interior is really nice and aesthetic. It was a weekday and we made a reservation so there wasn't any wait time. Not a super loud restaurant which I liked. There is seating available inside and outside. The server was very friendly and was really attentive. What we ordered: -Vegan tacos - okay - $21 (for 3) -Achiote Chicken - liked this a lot - $36 -Churros (dulce de leche, chocolate sauce) - not a fan of the chocolate sauce. - $12 -Pink Jaguar (tequila, cointreau, prickly pear, lime, hibiscus salt (2oz)) - $15 - loved this I enjoyed my experience at this restuarant. It was nice and clean inside the restuarant and in the washrooms. The food overall was solid. My only criticisms are that i'm not sure if I would say it's authentic mexican though and it is on the pricier side. Overall: Food: 3.7/5 Service: 5/5 Vibes: 5/5

We went last Friday to Chuuk The restaurant is a nice upscale Mexican restaurant that has a chic casual vibe Service tonight was great Our server was there throughout checking in and letting us know when the food would be ready Very friendly We had two starters We had the guac and chips along with the cassava fries Both were excellent ....especially loved the cassava fries...the chipotle dip was a nice added touch My wife had the sikil pac salad ...which is a beet salad....she liked it though the grainy sauce she didn't take too much to....she liked the charred lettuce The achiote chicken was simply amazing The chicken was awesome...perfectly spiced and nice and tender I shared some with my wife and she even liked it and said she would order it next time Rice and avocado were great and loved the fried plantain Experience was great and would definitely come back again

We went recently this Friday to Chuuk for dinner They are located near the Pickering Beaches on Liverpool Rd We got reservations for the evening and I would highly recommend doing so given that they were very busy for the night Inside the restaurant it has a very upscale but casual vibe We dined indoors for our meal but they do have a small patio seating area We had two starters to share We had the guacamole which came with chips and the cassava fries that came with a mildly spicy chipotle sauce Both were very good and especially liked the cassava fries as it was my first time trying deep fried cassava For our mains I had the sikil pac salad which was a beet salad that came with both red and white beets It was good ...I liked how they cooked the beets and the charred lettuce was a nice touch.....the sikil pac sauce had a grainy texture to it....wasn't a fan of it My husband had the achiote chicken and he loved it and I tried some pieces of his chicken and the achiote rice it came with along with the plantains It was really tasty and I think I would likely order that the next time I go..... We definitely liked our meal here and we would definitely come again

Before I get into the negatives, I want to give Chuuk its flowers. Chuuk is easily one of the most upscale and stylish restaurants in the Durham region. It would feel at home on any street in downtown Toronto. Unfortunately, the food and service don't live up to the ambiance. I arrived late in the evening, but the staff failed to mention that the kitchen was nearing last call. In fact, they initially assured us we could order more dishes later, only to cut us off later. As for the food, it's some of the weakest Mexican cuisine I've had. Not only was it underwhelming, but the cost made it feel downright insulting. The Tuna Crudo was bland. The birria taco was more of a salty mush than food. The baja fish taco was a crudely fried fish that was tasteless.

Really enjoyed this spot which is kind of tucked away in the middle of a residential neighbourhood! Beautiful ambience, the staff are very friendly and offered good suggestions for the food and beverages. We ended up getting the guacamole, corn and cassava fries for apps and then I ordered the octopus for my main. Oh my goodness. This is literally the best octopus I think I've ever had in Toronto. It was perfectly cooked, great textured not too chewy and the sauce that came with it was just amazing. I really enjoyed my dish. They also have great options for cocktails- the la Mora was delicious!! I've also had the pink jaguar before which was also very good. Churros were fresh and delicious and their tres leches cupcake is also a must try! Def come by here if you're ever in the area! They also have a private room which is great for reservations for large groups!

We came on a Friday night and had a great Mexican meal. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned. The guac and street corn were generous portions and perfect as a combination for dipping. Our al pastor and fish tacos were tasty and a good balance of textures and flavors. The curious felt a bit dry but the ice cream was perfection! Parking available in plaza. Highly recommend reservations!

I haven't been to Chúuk for a long time and I had forgotten what I was missing. Besides their delicious Mexican cuisine, they have great cocktails, fantastic premium choices from their bar, a sophisticated ambiance, and great service! My friend and I started with their Cassava Fries, served with a chipotle mayo. It was a good start. Our cocktails arrived shortly after - Caribbean Punch (secret rum blend, pineapple-punch, nutmeg) for me and Thought Bubble (gin, soursop, prosecco cordial, avocado leaf, lime) for her. Both drinks were really good and it was our first time having Soursop Rum Liqueur. I never even knew this existed! For our meal, we had their Baja Fish Tacos and Campchano Tacos. The latter had chorizo, beef, cheese, avocado, and other delicious ingredients. They were all loaded with flavour and delicious!

I'm not generally excited by Mexican cuisine, but I very much enjoyed our dinner at Chuuk. All of the food was delicious and the service was welcoming and prompt. We asked our waitress for recos and these didn't disappoint. Started with the street corn and cassava fries as appetizers, followed by fish, pulled pork and braised beef tacos. Dessert was churros with ice cream. We liked the beef the most, all of the tacos were very good, though. My wife enjoyed her banana-infused old fashioned. We went for a date night but asked if they have a kids menu, our waitress replied that they offer a number of dishes for kids, just don't show them on the menu.

Food, ok. Drinks, great! Patio, great! Found it quite pricey though... Would most likely come here to share some apps and have a drink on the patio.

[2.5/5]: I've heard such good things about this place. The ambiance is like walking into a trendy restaurant in DT Toronto. Pickering doesn't have many trendy places to go to but this one usually tops the list. However, it was such a huge huge huge huge huge disappointment. For a taco spot, their tacos weren't good and instead come here for the cocktails. They have great drinks here which is why it gets an extra star. But the tacos really lacked in flavour and taste. Additionally, what really irked me about service was after putting in our order the server would come by to our table and drop off a street corn dip that we didn't order but made it seem like it was on the house. And next thing you know it was on our bill. It's a little deceptive and I continue to read reviews that this is just what they do. I'm not too sure about those kinds of business practices. If you want good tacos in Durham go to Surf in Whitby.

My go-to spot in the area, this is a real gem in Pickering. I always come for the Birrira Tacos but everything from the apps, desserts, and mains was delicious! Their drinks are amazing, I personally love the Pink Jaguar. The atmosphere makes it the best place for a chill dinner night out, right by the waterfront too. It seems to be getting busier so I suggest booking a reservation ahead as you can wait up to an hour for the next table.

This was our second time here. Loved our drinks here, mojito and a strawberry cocktail for Valentine's Day lunch. Our waitress was cheerful, checked in frequently and provided a great service. We loved their guac and nachos. Churros were ok too. For mains, we ordered Achiote chicken which was the only disappointment. It tasted like the chicken was about to go bad. Overall, this place is pretty decent, not too bad but not among the best in the area.

Really good! We went for lunch and had the empanada entree that is only available on the lunch menu. There are 2 large empanadas, I couldn't finish! The only negative about the entree is the green sauce becomes too much after a while, I'd prefer it served on the side or drizzled over as opposed to pooled on the bottom. We also had the guacamole and chips to start, the guacamole was delicious! The serving size was very large. I'd like to try dinner and cocktails here some time! The hibiscus agua Fresca was also wonderful!

3.5/4 This was recommended to me by a friend as I was driving by Pickering. The inside decor is super cute and would make a great date night spot. Love the tropical wall paper in the side room and wooden tables. We got the baja fish tacos and Birria tacos. I would have to say I have had better tacos for a cheaper price. The flavour was bland and was only okay. But the real winning dish of the night would have to be the Achiote chicken, the chicken was so tasty and tender. Perfectly cooked that it's still juicy. The rice was so delicious even the pickiest 2 year old ate it all. The salsa and avocado was a great pairing with the chicken. I would come back for the decor, to sit out on the patio for drinks and the chicken!

Really pretty restaurant in Pickering! Great aesthetic. I wish I had taken photos. Servers are very attentive and our orders came out very quickly. Drinks and food were delicious. I had the Chuuk Margarita. Drink is strong and I really enjoyed it. For food we had the Birria tacos, fish tacos, and the guac and chips. Birria was a little too salty for me but everyone else really enjoyed it. Delicious nevertheless. I noticed that they also had a function room. Very pretty as well!

I heard of good things from this restaurant. The ambiance is very nice, very hip and vibing. The service was good as well. The food a bit on the pricier end. I ordered the pink jaguar margarita which was quite tasty. The guacamole was good with fresh chips, ordered more chips and had to pay extra. I had high hopes for the birria. I always see that it comes with a dip, but it did not. It had a lot of meat but honestly it could be a lot better as it was a little dry with not a lot of toppings and no dip for a birria taco.

We gave this place a try during the final winter blast as we had early dinner while it still was relatively not busy. Our server was friendly and helpful and the food came out in a timely manner as well. Here was what we ordered: Apps: Street Corn- $13 & Queso Fundido- $18 - the street corn were corn niblets with some sprinkled goat cheese of sort and herbs as well. It serves well as a complementary for taco topping and such, but the price is a bit much for a small plate of corn. - the queso fundido is basically melted cheese with minced meat inside and you can 3x pieces of tortilla you can place your fundido & corn on it. Although the dishes are separate, but you can pair it all together. Tacos: 3x Fish Tacos- $24 & 3x Birria Tacos- $24 - You can pick two or three tacos and the price is basically $8 per tacos. Hard to say which is best, but they're both decent options. Main: Pulpo- $40 - Comes with 1x decent size souvide grilled octopus with arugula salad and puree of sort tomato consomme of sort. This was probably the best out of everything we've ordered, although a bit steep on pricing, but the quality and taste was very good! Dessert: Churros- $8.5 - When you go to a Mexican place, you have to give this a try, and to our surprise, this one wasn't that good. It tasted doughy like slight undercooked and comes with cameral sauce which didn't help much. Overall this place is nice and has some good options of food here.

Chuuk is a great place to go with some friends or family, or even a date night. Ambuance is great and the decor is really nice. All our food was great, Birria tacos especially. Go back and eat those for sure.

I live close by to this place. Loved their cassava fries and Mexican corn. Service was great Washrooms we're good Ambience perfect. Vegetarian tacos meh!!!

This was our first in-person dining since lockdown. Social distancing is maintained very well, with lots of space in between tables as well as barriers. All the staff are masked and following protocol. This was our first time to this place and all I can say is it is beautiful and bright. Their decor is very nice. Food: We ordered the cassava fries (must order), guac and chips and sweet potato tacos. The cassava fries are a must have! They were the hit of the meal! The guac was ok- nothing memorable. The sweet potato taco were good, but the portion size was very small compared to the other tacos. These tacos were pre rolled and stuffed with sweet potato, so not the tacos you would be expecting. (We happened to see a nearby table get another type of taco and the portions were much more). For dessert, we had the tres leches cake and it was delicious! Drinks: We had the sangria and the espresso. Both were very well made. I would go back to try the fish tacos and ofcourse cassava fries again!

when i say this is the freshest food i have ever had, i mean it. the food tastes whole and clean , not processed. the service is lovely, my server Tyerra was so kind to my mom and i, along with my support dog. the host who sat us greeted us so warmly and was also kind to my puppy. they even brought out some water to him! the food came out super fast, i was shocked with how soon it was set on the table after ordering. i had the 2 birria tacos and my mom had the 2 empanada's. the tacos were on the smaller side so if you're hungry i'd suggest the 3 instead of 2, but we're somehow filling and again just so fresh and yummy. tried a bite of the empanada's, they were so flavourful! and the presentation was amazing. the patio was very nice and quiet for us to sit on, the vibe and food is very authentic! i also had the pink jaguar margarita, with the hibiscus salted rim, which was ever so refreshing. for dessert i had the churros with the dulce de leche, and my mom had the flan. the flan was smooth and delicious with a kick of spice and fresh strawberries, while the churros were perfectly golden brown, and the sauce was perfectly sweet. just enough sweetness after our savoury entrees. I will 100% be coming back for more of the amazing food, top tier service and lovely atmosphere, and i'll be telling my friends and family how enjoyable my experience was as well! Thank you Chuuk and our server Tyerra!

We scored last minute reservations after the spot we were initially headed to ended up closed. And wow Chuuk did not disappoint. Service (Chelsea) was amazing! Drinks were delicious and we ordered a handful of small plates to try out and we'll definitely be back. Do yourself a favour ... order the guacamole + don't skip the ceviche. Smaller menu which we believe allows them to focus on making things perfect! Vegan + gluten free options too (always a plus!) We will definitely be back. Patio was nice and well spaced out and the inside decor although slightly table empty right now had a great classy feel to it.

Found this gem while am in Pickering today. Nice interior decoration. Loved the chips , salsa and churros. We ordered tacos and shrimp. Friendly staff and lots of parking. Reservation is recommended.

Amazing! Definitely a hidden gem! When first walking in, you are greeted with a beautiful atmosphere; very clean and modern. We ordered the guacamole and street corn as an appetizer. Guac was amazing and came with a very large portion. The street corn was delicious and had a great crunch. I ordered the "Chúuk Margarita" and it was delicious! Average margarita in terms of ingredients though they used freshly squeezed citrus which added a delicious fresh taste to the drink. Our mains were three of each taco: Birria, baja fish, & pollo pibil. All were extremely delicious with generous toppings and portions. All the flavours completely complemented each other and the tortillas were absolutely delicious! Definitely more authentic Mexican food, if you are expecting watered down Mexican cuisine that is not the case. Side note: our waiter was absolutely wonderful and very very sweet!

Local | Decent variety | Overpriced I would have to agree with most do the reviews on this restaurant. I have to say, living in the suburbs we don't have as many unique dining options as those available downtown in Toronto. I was happy to see an "authentic" Mexican Resto opening in Pickering. You'd think that being in the suburbs the prices would be more fair. I would definitely change my opinion if the portion size was comparable. Each order of tacos comes with 3 palm sized tacos for $20+. I took a friend here for her birthday. The inside has a great vibe. It's very chic and modern. You definitely don't feel like you're right off of Liverpool road. We ordered the Mexican corn, guacamole and chips, fish tacos and chicken tacos. We got a pitcher of hibiscus and prickly pear sangria as well (or whatever the pink drink is called). The corn was amazing. Well spiced and the sauce was perfect. The guacamole wasn't anything special, I could have smashed the avocados myself and put them in a mortal and pestle for presentation. The saving grace is that dish was what I assume is house fried chips. The tacos were good! But as mentioned they were super small but well dressed. We also got the brownie for dessert. We let our server know it was my friends birthday (they didn't offer to bring out anything complimentary). It was possibly the most disappointing thing way to end her birthday dinner. It was like an over cooked boxed brownie mix. Between the 3 of us we didn't even finish it. All in all I wish I could come back, but our bill came up to over $100 of 2 apps, 2 mains and 1 pitcher of drinks. That's too pricy for my taste for what seemed more like a tasting menu.

This place had been recommended to me a few times and honestly, the recommendations were not wrong. The ambiance is really cool, and the drinks are great! The food, is good. I feel like it could be BETTER, but it's definitely good. Sort of a California/Mexican vibe is what I got off it. I would say the low light was the fish tacos (kind of bland) and the highlight were the churros (absolutely delicious). Give it a shot.

Absolutely stunning decor, great service, and DELICIOUS food. We went there for brunch and ordered a pitcher of Pink Jaguar, the guacamole and chips, and the Queso Asado grilled cheese sandwich with fries. I absolutely loved the drink - they have in-house made pink salt that's infused with hibiscus flower, I think they said, for the rim of the Pink Jaguar. The guacamole, and sandwich were SO good. The only thing I thought could be improved was the fries - they were good, but not great. I'd probably get the vegetables for my side next time. I'd like to go back and try their evening menu very soon! Definitely check this place out!!

Definitely not an authentic Mexican restaurant. Tacos had no flavor. No good habanero or cilantro. The wood grilled steak was burnt. Service staff could use some respect talking to a pregnant woman instead of being condescending.

I LOVE Chuuk. The food tastes like genuine Mexican food and the place has cute decor. My favourites are the Pollo Asado tacos and the Queso Fundido- if you're a cheese lover, trust me, get this appetizer.

Finally had the chance to visit! Although we sat out on the patio, we got a glimpse of the restaurant before heading outside, WOW the aesthetics! Usually I pass on guac and chips, cause at most - it really is just quac and chips. But not here! I could have that all day everyday! We enjoyed every single item we ordered, and made sure not to leave a single crumb. Already looking forward to coming back to try the other items on the menu.

This place has a great patio and dining seats. Waiter was pleasant. We randomly stopped by as we craved Mexican cuisine, and we were kind of disappointed. The quesadilla had no substance and was not even sliced up! The tortillas of the tacos were super soggy and couldn't pick up to eat. The baja was almost mediocre. For the price, we were really disappointed with the food here.

3.5 STARS The decor of this place is beautiful!! It feels like it could easily pop into Yorkville. My boyfriend and I came here for a date night. We ordered a couple appetizers, tacos, dessert, and a pitcher of sangria. The sangria was delicious! But can you really messy up sangria? The food was alright. Not the best Mexican food I've had. I was really excited for the fish tacos, but they fell a little short for me. I tried the vegan tacos and thought they had more flavour. Overall, not bad but not amazing.

A trendy Mexican restaurant in Pickering?! Thanks for Chris C's recommendations to give Chuuk a try. Cocktails anyone?! A real crafted cocktail offering is almost impressive outside the Downtown core. We tried Maya Mule($11) and Old Fashioned ($12) both with a Mexican twist! Guacamole ($12) The house made nachos was tasty. The guacamole itself lacked that kick and small in portion. Empanada ($6) and Tsiik Tacos ($14) chilled beef salad were so so. Both tasted flat but adding the house made hot sauces did add more flavours to both. The food at Chuuk did not wow me but I did enjoy their cocktails. Maybe I like drinking more than eating?

I've been here a few times. Great location with lots of free parking. The tacos are alright. I didn't try anything there that really blew my mind. I've only heard good things about this place, so my expectations were high.....but expectation is the thief of joy. Good service and lovely venue though. The private room is perfect for parties.

Nice atmosphere. Good authentic mexican menu. Can be a bit pricey, but worth it. Drink menu is a highlight

Came here for the first time last night. It is definitely a hidden gem outside the city! The guac and chips were fresh and tasted amazing. The birria tacos were addictive and also very fresh. We also got the carne asada which I personally didn't like but i'm sure is enjoyed by others. The ambience of the restaurant is such a good vibe, makes me feel transformed and service was also very good. Overall a great restaurant and will definitely be returning!

I've been waiting to try Chuuk since it opened, and I'm beyond disappointed. First off, I placed my order at 7:25pm, the server said it would take 20 minutes (by phone) and I got there at 7:35 and waiting till 8pm before getting my food. If the food was delicious, you usually forget how long you waited. Mediocre Mexican food, and that's being generous. Mexican Street Corn: Chewy corn and COLD! Topped with tons of cheese. This is the first time I have Mexican street corn that's almost ice cold. Not a fan. Birria Tacos: Birria Tacos have hit the net and I was so excited to try it. Now my food was kinda cold when I got it but these tacos... what an insult. Besides them being cold, it tasted so so so plain. No sauce to dip them in and the tortilla was chewy and had a weird taste. Deluce de Lece cupcakes: WTF. Obviously not fresh, because it tasted like it came out of the icebox. This was the worst item. Churros: Not bad, needed some more sugar coating, and the dip was good. I definitely won't be back, the location is so great and pickering needs good restaurants. Keep Eating, Angela

Food is good and tasty. Portion sizes suck. Prices suck even more. I personally wouldn't be rushing back.

Wasn't terrible but wasn't the best I've had. Service was good, food was fine. Beef taco was good, chicken was okay. Fish taco was boring, maybe a better sauce or better piece of fish is needed. Grilled Caesar was okay but the dressing was too creamy and not very flavourful. The drinks looked amazing though and have been told that's the best reason to go. Considering there are no other authentic Mexican restaurants in Pickering, I will go back but would much rather the downtown Toronto spots

This restaurant was very refreshing and the food was great! We weren't able to sit inside due to covid restrictions but just a quick walk through the inside gave us a sneak peak at the beautiful decor they have to offer. The bar is absolutely stunning and perfect for Instagram photos. I had the Birra Tacos, Cassava Chips, and Churros and they were all amazing!! I highly recommend the Cassava Chips!!! The only downside was that there was a wasp or two that flew around and made me a little nervous but that is to be expected when dining outside. Otherwise myself and my boyfriend had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

This place was ok. I ordered Tacos and Elotes. The elotes were stone cold, and the cheese on it was weird. The tacos were definitely fine, but I wouldn't take a friend visiting from LA to this place. The bartender was very friendly, definitely a nice guy. The food wasn't bad, I just don't know if I would go back to this place, which definitely rates it in the 3 star range.

First patio meal of the summer. They have a good number of vegetarian appetizers but only one veg entree. Tried their street corn, guacamole, tostadas, and cassava chips and the dorado sweet potato tacos. Flavours were very citrusy and light unlike Tex Mex. loved the street corn. Guacamole had a nice lime flavour and a little heat, tostadas with pickled veg was probably my least favourite. Cassava chips came with a really flavourful and spicy aioli which tasted great. Dorado tacos were more like taquitos. Really nice flavours. Nice change from typical Tex Mex. also Chuuk margarita was great. Nice flavours and not very sweet.

Went in Friday with my girlfriend for the first time this year and HOLY, so good to be back!! From the moment we walked in service was on point. Chris (The Owner) greeted us with a couple Angel Hostesses and sat us at the communal table at the front of the restaurant. Jason was our server - he rocked! Super nice guy. Although it seemed like everyone was making their rounds checking to make sure we had everything we needed! We always felt taken care of. Drinks were damn near perfect, especially after this lame A$$ winter we all just endured, it really brightened up our night! We had Pink Jag Margaritas made by Bartender Ryan (The Man) that were super- fresh! Even our couple Coronas after got the greenest, cutest limes (something I always notice and really appreciate). Tara recommended a sweet new Reposado Tequila that Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson endorses and Mannn did it ever SLAP! Will be trying that again this Summer 100% The Food - Stunning.. and again, Super- Fresh! We had Guacamole and Street Corn to start, and a couple rounds of Baja Fish and Birrias (beef) Tacos. Everything was delicious and full of flavour.. I DID however have that Orange Habanero House Hot Sauce glued to my friggen hand though Wish I had room for more but had to call it quits and skip dessert. Chef Luis Bautista and his Team should be very proud of their beautiful work and the concepts they are creating - Well done! Chúuk is an amazing Restaurant in every way that counts. From the Family that owns it, with their sincere dedication to responsible and ethical restaurant practises, to the passionate people they select to work in both the Front and Back of House, all the way to the DYNAMITE atmosphere they've created for us ALL to come together in.. I'm so grateful places like this exist especially when you wouldn't think to find them out this way. I grew up in Pickering my whole life and have been living in Toronto for the past 5 and let me just say, you don't need to mission far for Great, Authentic Mexican! Cannot recommend highly enough. I'll be back soon ;) Gracias Gang

My son took me to lunch here on my 50th birthday. Gentleman checked us in little-to-no eye contact and no dialogue. I didn't feel welcome. I think the waitress may have been new. She just approached our table and removed items without asking or clarifying. I've been here many times before just to feel a bit closer to home. The vibe is nice but if I come to patronize your business I don't mind feeling a bit more welcome. Service is not spot on. No plans to return.

Was feeling like some Mexican food and discovered this place via the Yelp community. I had actually gone here about 2 weeks prior without a reservation and wasn't able to get a seat in the dining room, only the bar seating. So I knew next time reservations were needed as we left. I had great expectations for this place, especially being in Durham, I really want to see these type of restaurants succeed. Decor 5/5 This place is gorgeous. The modern, chic, industrial type look just works. It's the type of place you may find in downtown Toronto, certainly not South Pickering. The outdoor patio area ( where we sat) was just lovely. Nothing about the decor says "Mexican" besides the music. Service 3/5 The girl at the front door was pleasant and very friendly and promptly seated us. Our server seemed a bit indifferent and uninterested. Wasn't impressed with that. A smile does wonders you know..she did some upselling for us to get the tortilla chips which I fell for..thinking it was included..oops..more on that below. Food 4/5 We ordered the Ceviche 4/5 as an appetizer with the chips. It was very good, but the tortilla chips were okay and later we found out they cost $5!!! Most Mexican restaurants give this for free with salsa! For mains we had Chicken Tacos 4/5 and Pook Chuuk ( grilled pork) 4/5. It was good, but our server also suggested I get Tortillas as a side for my Pork Dish, now I knew I would have to pay but didn't ask the price, turned out it was $6!! Are u kidding me??? They didn't taste good at all. The Casava Cake for dessert was really good. Price 0/5 I don't mind spending money on food, but this place for what you get is waaaaay overpriced!!! The portions are also quite small, servers should tell people what these extras cost. I won't be going back..nice place to look at

Ordered takeout here while visiting the Pickering area and were very excited as it had great reviews. Don't let the interior fool you; the food was not good at all, portions are small, and they forgot to include a taco as well. It did not look anything at all as how it should be presented. Through my experiences in LA and Toronto, this has by far been one of the greatest disappointments unfortunately. Would not come back.

This review is based on 2 visits within 2 weeks of each other. The staff are very friendly. Our server , both times, was excellent and provided wonderful customer service. The first visit, we had the Baja fish tacos and the chicken Tinga as well as a side of street corn and 2 cocktails. Everything was tasty. Overpriced, but tasty. The second visit we ordered the same dishes and the Baja fish tacos were prepared disappointingly different. No crema so they were dry in addition to being overfried. We asked for hot sauce and some sour cream and were charged 3 dollars for it. In total - 6 tacos and 3 cocktails sitting in a parking lot on plastic unstable table and chairs for 96 dollars is not worth it. Would not return and would rather go to Mexico Lindo to takeout better more authentic food.

Chuuk has great upscale Mexican food and cocktails. Service is always attentive and welcoming. Fish and Birria tacos are fantastic. We also love the guacamole and cassava fries.

This place is beautiful and has a great set of staff but the food is NOT worth the price tag for the food. Yes presentation is lovely and the home made tortillas, but you can go to the Mexican store in Ajax and get great quality items for cheaper and make tastier tacos at home. Tacos were good but not amazing by any means. I ordered the Baja fish tacos and my boyfriend had the pork tacos. We also ordered the Mexican street corn and Guac and chips. I will not be returning to this establishment but if you want great atmosphere and the convenience of not cooking then by all means spend your money here.