Quetzal
★ 4.6 (1,585) · 
419 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1, Canada
Phone: (647) 347-3663
Website: https://www.quetzaltoronto.com/
Quetzal in Toronto is a 4.6-star Mexican restaurant with 1,585 Google reviews, known for Curated Menu and Beef Tartare.
Why we love it
- Upscale Mexican with wood-fire cooking
- Located near Near College St and Bathurst St
- Vibrant atmosphere, sleek modern dining room, open kitchen
- Attentive service with personalized recommendations
- Upscale Mexican with wood-fire cooking
- Located near Near College St and Bathurst St
- Vibrant atmosphere, sleek modern dining room, open kitchen
- Attentive service with personalized recommendations
What to Order
Curated Menu
This is a chef's choice experience, offering a personalized journey through the kitchen's best dishes, often including off-menu items.
"We opted for the curated menu—while the structure wasn’t entirely clear at first, it ended up being a fantastic way to experience the kitchen. Every course was beautifully executed and absolutely delicious."
Sara Jafarzadeh
Beef Tartare
A well-balanced tartare, often served with sliced olives and a light creamy sauce, praised for its savory elements.
"The tartare (something I’m generally hit or miss with) was incredibly well balanced, with sliced olives and a light creamy sauce to combine the savoury elements; I ended up eating the lion’s share while my companion was distracted."
Michael Moffatt
Empanada Oaxaqueña
A standout empanada, often filled with tender lamb barbacoa, described as incredibly delicious and a must-try.
"Their empanadas de Birria are the best, I have never try something that delicious in Canada 1000/10 I can eat that forever."
Iliary Diaz
Newfoundland Scallop
Perfectly cooked scallops, often served in green garlic butter with tajín and popcorn, noted for their delicate flavor and balance.
"The Newfoundland scallop served in green garlic butter with tajín and popcorn was absolutely incredible, and the butter was so good we ended up dipping other dishes into it."
Her Flavour Fix
Bone Marrow with Wild Argentinian Shrimp
A flavorful dish featuring bone marrow, often paired with fresh prawns, offering a unique and rich taste.
"The bone marrow is very different but great, the taste of the prawns is fresh which is insane!"
Jose Jaramillo
Pork Secreto al Pastor
Deeply flavorful and perfectly cooked pork, often enhanced by pairing with bone marrow or scallop butter.
"The pork secreto al pastor was another highlight... deeply flavourful and perfectly cooked, especially when paired with the bone marrow and some of that scallop butter."
Her Flavour Fix
Tuna Tiradito
Fresh and vibrant tuna dish, often served with a bright citrus and chile cascabel sauce, noted for its refreshing qualities.
"The first one was a personal fav: Tuna Tiradito & Hiramasa Aguachile (the brown butter amazing)."
Jen Winkler
Tamarind Aqua Fresca with Ginger
A refreshing and simple drink, praised for its excellent balance of tamarind and ginger flavors.
"All their cocktails are great but the BEST is their tamarind aqua Fresca with ginger, we are obsessed with how good and simple it was."
Iliary Diaz
Inside Scoop
- The curated menu is highly recommended for a comprehensive experience and can be personalized with requests.
- Dining at the chef's counter offers an exciting view of the wood-fired grill and kitchen action, though it can get hot and smoky.
- The restaurant has a lively and bustling atmosphere, which can be loud, but contributes to the vibrant vibe.
- Service is consistently praised as attentive and knowledgeable, with staff often going above and beyond.
- Portions are generous, even for the tasting menu, providing good value for a Michelin-starred experience.