Seven Lives Tacos y Mariscos

On the Grid : Seven Lives Paleteria

"I’ll go ahead and say it: this cheery younger sibling to Kensington Market’s SoCal taqueria is better than Toronto’s beloved Sweet Jesus. It might not be as Instagram-friendly, but it’s much more practical and tasty. From fun fruit-infused soft-serve to fun Mexican-style floats, this place is full of all sorts of sweet treats (including complete vegan options) that you’ll have to try more than once." - Charles Lim aka Ched

"Seven Lives Tacos Seven Lives is a relatively new addition to the city's taco scene, which has been dominated by Grand Electric and La Carnita. Formerly tucked into a food court, this Kensington eatery has branched out into a home of its own thanks to the buzz surrounding it. Owner Sean focuses on Southern California- and Tijuana-style tacos (he learned the chops when living a stone's throw from the Mexican border) and picks include a surf 'n' turf number with steak and shrimp, and the so-called Gobernador, which pairs shrimp with smoked marlin. Best of all? Nothing costs more than $7, and it's all pretty filling."

"Seven Lives Paleteria, Kensington Market by Charles Lim aka Ched. I’ll go ahead and say it: this cheery younger sibling to Kensington Market’s SoCal taqueria is better than Toronto’s beloved Sweet Jesus. It might not be as Instagram-friendly, but it’s much more practical and tasty. From fun fruit-infused soft-serve to fun Mexican-style floats, this place is full of all sorts of sweet treats (including complete vegan options) that you’ll have to try more than once."

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"A tiny Kensington Market counter famous for its tacos Gobernador, a Sinaloa-origin sandwiching of shrimp, melted cheese and smoked fish, best enjoyed fresh at the storefront or carried next door to Bellevue Square Park for a casual, weather-dependent feast." - ByAliza Abarbanel