La Carnita - Leslieville

4.2

372 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Fancy

La Carnita is the ultimate spot for a group night out, combining the vibrant flavours of Mexican cuisine with a fun, casual vibe. Locally designed with the help of some of Toronto's top street artists, our space is a lively, colourful backdrop for delicious tacos, nachos, fajitas, churros, and more. Pair your meal with a refreshing margarita, creative cocktails, or local beer, and let the live DJ soundtrack your evening almost every weekend.

Our Queen St. East location in Riverside and Leslieville is part of a tight-knit community of young professionals and families. Through this spot, we've built strong connections with East End breweries and local businesses, creating unique and fun collaborations that bring people together. Experience the art, music, and flavours that make La Carnita a standout for Mexican-inspired fun!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(647) 697-4816
Website
http://lacarnita.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Hamilton
Catering
25% OFF CATRING MENU! Email us at 780queen@lacarnita.com. Minimum 25 people.
Private party facilities
Yes we do Private events. Email us at 780queen@lacarnita.com for more information.

Location
780 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H4
Neighborhood
Entertainment District
Cross street
queen and saulter
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
TTC Trams and Buses stops near the restaurant.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

FREE DESSERT ALL DAY EVERYDAY for all Diners!
Multiple dates available
FREE ONE PIECE CHURRO AND HOUSE MADE CAJETA SAUCE FOR ALL DINE IN GUESTS ALL DAY EVERYDAY.
15% OFF everything FOR GROUP OF 6
Multiple dates available
One of of very best offers!
Winterlicioud Dinner @ Lacarnita Queen st e
CA$35.00 per person
Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 13, 2025
Experience Winter special 2 appetiziers, plus any two tacos ( or One Burrito or one Bowl) plus one dessert all included in the Pre Fixe dinner for 35$ at LaCarnita Queen St E. We have catered our best (2 +1+1) course Dinner with the help of our Executive Chef. Experience Mexican Street Dinner and Cocktails @ Lacarnita Queen st e

Offers

Happy Hour Every day: 4pm to 6pm
Multiple dates available
Tue - Wed - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy Happy Hour prices Everyday from 4 pm to 6pm. 5$ fish taco 5$ sol 10$ Happy Margarita (2 oz)
Free Dessert for All Dine In Guests
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Lacarnita experience will be special with FREE dessert for all dine in guests. (1pc Churro and Home made Cajeta sauce free for all dine in guests) We guarantee that you will want more Churros and our House made Cajeta sauce!!

What 372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

372 Reviews

C
Colin
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We've been before and had great service and food but tonight was not great. Slow service, screwed up order twice and when it arrive was cold.
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BiancaRout
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My boyfriend and I had a great time at La Carnita for dinner! We ordered the Tuesday special and the short ribs to start which were fantastic. Our waitress was new but she did a really excellent job making us comfortable and she was very friendly. Overall, it was a great experience and we look forward to returning!
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Caroline
VIP
Toronto
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went during happy hour and the prices were right and the food was fantastic. I had the cod tacos, which were incredible along with a very yummy margarita. It was the perfect place to have a bite to eat before seeing a concert at the Opera House.
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Emma
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was extremely slow for drinks specifically. Our server was really friendly and upbeat, but we were a party of 8 and it wasn't a full restaurant and even getting a beer took 15-20 minutes. We also got our bills handed to us without asking. Food was good tho, but with how long it took to get drinks it almost feels like with an auto gratuity because of a larger party they don't feel they have to put the effort.
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Dave
VIP
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server, amazing food and atmosphere. So delicious and will def return!
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Andre
Toronto
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. We ate too much. We chose six tacos. Stick with four. The Open Table $35 prix fix was not available. Was over $40 now. The parking is atrocious with the construction
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Appetizers were the best, it wasn’t that busy and service was slow.. took over 20 mins to get our drinks. The tacos had wayyy too much sauce and ingredients were not preportione right. I paid my bill with cash at the end and wasn’t even asked if I wanted change back the server just took the tip and didn’t even say thank you. The best part of the whole meal was the short ribs definitely get these if you decide to try this place !
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DonDay
Toronto
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was terribly understaffed. Despite the extraordinary efforts of the single server, the restaurant desperately needed more staff.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was really good, will definitely come back for the shareable nachos! The vegan options were great as well. The staff was accommodating especially when I requested to change my reservation from indoor to outdoor last minute (the ambience of the outdoor patio is so warm and exciting). Due to the festivities of Canada day, they were a bit understaffed which affected service, but everyone worked really hard to make sure that all guests were attended to. I’ll definitely come again with friends!
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joelc
Toronto
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Very disappointing food! It is a poor excuse for a Mexican restaurant
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FAQs

La Carnita - Leslieville offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Carnita - Leslieville also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 697-4816.

La Carnita - Leslieville is rated 4.2 stars by 372 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

780 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H4

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
queen and saulter
Neighborhood
Entertainment District
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
TTC Trams and Buses stops near the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Hamilton
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://lacarnita.com/
Phone number
(647) 697-4816
Catering
25% OFF CATRING MENU! Email us at 780queen@lacarnita.com. Minimum 25 people.
Private party facilities
Yes we do Private events. Email us at 780queen@lacarnita.com for more information.

La Carnita - Leslieville

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

FREE DESSERT ALL DAY EVERYDAY for all Diners!

15% OFF everything FOR GROUP OF 6

Winterlicioud Dinner @ Lacarnita Queen st e

Offers

Happy Hour Every day: 4pm to 6pm

Free Dessert for All Dine In Guests

Menu

What 372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does La Carnita - Leslieville offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Carnita - Leslieville restaurant rated?

Is La Carnita - Leslieville currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information