La Carnita-John St

4.4

1365 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Lively
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

Locally designed with the help of some of Toronto’s best street style artists, La Carnita is the spot to enjoy delicious tacos, a handful of churros, run through a mixtape, and wash it all down with a fresh cocktail or beer. Our aim is to serve up a dynamic menu, and connect with the community through our love of art & music.

Located in the financial district is La Carnita’s South Central location in a beautiful two-story heritage building. The upstairs makes for an engaging venue, seating 55 guests with its own bar.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(647) 348-1166
Website
http://www.lacarnita.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jon Hamilton
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of the financial district is La Carnita’s South Central location. The beautiful two-story heritage building was locally designed and features the works of some of Toronto’s best street style artists. The upstairs makes for an engaging venue, seating 70 guests with its own bar.

Location
106 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E1
Neighborhood
Entertainment District
Cross street
King St W/John St
Parking details
Paid parking across the street on John.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tortilla Chips with Dip
Dips: Guacamole, Corn Salsa, Spicy Bean
Mexican Street Corn (2pc)
Crema, queso añejo, árbol & ancho chili powder
Scorpion Wings
Confit chicken wings, scorpion chili BBQ sauce, seeds of paradise, coconut crema
Smoked Chorizo Quesadilla
Mexican chorizo sausage, smoked queso Oaxaca, roasted habanero, caramelized onions, sweet potato crema
LC Ceviche
Bay scallops, lime, cilantro, sprouts, Guajillo sesame seeds, mango salsa, blackened chili powder, taro chips
Queso Fundito
Roasted pepper salsa, pickled chillies, scallions, chipotle hot sauce, Mexican chorizo sausage, tortilla chips (Make It Veggie With Mushrooms)

Salads

Avocado Mango Salad
Red Chili, crispy Plantain, Jicama, queso Fresco, pepitas, cilantro-lime dressing
Cali Salad
Grilled corn, grape tomato, black beans, chickpeas, avocado, sunflower seeds, pea shoots, Agave Sherry dressing
Kale Caesar Salad
Shredded kale, parmesan, bacon, tortilla croutons, chipotle caesar dressing (Add Fried Chicken / Add Carne Asada)

Tacos / Tostadas

In Cod We Trust
Crispy Cod, Voltron sauce, lime crema, pickled red cabbage, green apple, cilantro
Mexican Chorizo
Chorizo Sausage, Habanero Mayo, Cotija Cheese, Mango Salsa, Guacamole, Chicharrones, Cilantro
Carne Asada
Grilled Steak, Chipotle Mayo, Tomatillo Salsa, Crispy Shallots, Lime Avocado, Cilantro
Pollo Frito
Fried Chicken Thigh, Peanut Lime Hot Sauce, Crema, Salsa Fresca, Green Cabbage
Achiote Chicken
Grilled Chicken, Pineapple & Jalapeño Salsa, Crema, Crispy Shallots, Cotija Cheese
Tuna Ceviche Tostada
Fresh Tuna, Guacamole, Coconut Milk, Habanero, Tomato, Cucumber
Grilled Fish Tostada
Grilled Fish, Corn Salsa, Crema, Pea Shoots, Diablo's Fuego Hot Sauce
Hardshell Tacos (Tuesdays Only)
8 Hardshell Tacos, Mexican Spiced Chorizo + All The Sides! Serves 2

Vegetarian Tacos / Tostadas

Crispy Cauliflower
Charred Pepper Hot Sauce, Queso Añejo, Crema, Pickled Celery & Jalepeños, Cilantro
Crispy Cotija
Cotija Cheese, Pinto Bean, Pickled Carrots, Chipotle Sauce, Green Onion, Cilantro
Mushroom Tostada
Fermented Chili Crema, Mushrooms, Arugula, Pickled Chili, Cotija Cheese, Crispy Shallots, Chipotle

Kids' Menu

Quesadilla
Crema, guacamole
Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces, honey
Buttered Corn
1pc
Chips and Guac

Sweets

Churros
w/ Housemade Cajeta
Tres Leches Cake
Seasonal Accompaniment
Paletas
Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cookie Monster, Feature Paletas
Sweet Jesus Ice Cream Cake
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What 1,365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Carnita-John St. offers a vibrant dining experience with "great tacos" and "fantastic margaritas." The "fun atmosphere" is perfect for lively gatherings, though some find the music too loud for conversations. Service varies, with some praising it as "excellent," while others note slow response times. Reservations recommended for busy nights.

1,365 Reviews

S
Sanjana
Toronto3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Amazing service and very very good Mexican food!! Love it ♥️
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Pearce
Toronto4 reviews
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Overall the food was good however we had a massive hair in a taco which turned us off. Staff weren’t very apologetic and barely acknowledged this. Waitress never asked how our food was after eating and didn’t come by to offer dessert. Music in the restaurant was very loud. Tables very close together. Group beside us was wearing heavy perfume (not the restaurants fault) which was very noticeable with the close table proximity.
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Mark
Toronto2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot with delicious tacos and drinks! Awesome location in an old building.
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GutiGuti
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were super accommodating with timing of our food order as we were needing to finish in time for our show despite a guest of ours having been an hr late to the reservation. Food was delicious and pricing was fair
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Marcella VIP
Toronto1 review
3.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overall we were happy with the food and service. The seats/tables upstairs could be a bit more comfortable, and a little warmer. Will be going back but request seats on main floor.
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Jarrett VIP
Toronto10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Went here before seeing a broadway show at princess whales we ordered the date night prix fixe menu and it was very good!
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Tracey
Toronto6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our service was great and they made sure we were not rushed to get to the theatre. the food was delicious. We will definitely be back again. Thanks
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David
Toronto4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the food. The flavors were amazing, portions were just right, and service had no delays. The only thing missing was a coffee or Espresso on the menu.
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téa
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
everything was so delicious. the atmosphere is so perfect for a casual night. service was good they always came to check up on us
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Alisia
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was a bit slow, but the food was delicious
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FAQs

La Carnita-John St offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 348-1166.

La Carnita-John St is rated 4.4 stars by 1365 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

106 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E1

Additional information

Cross street
King St W/John St
Neighborhood
Entertainment District
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Paid parking across the street on John.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon Hamilton
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lacarnita.com/
Phone number
(647) 348-1166
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of the financial district is La Carnita’s South Central location. The beautiful two-story heritage building was locally designed and features the works of some of Toronto’s best street style artists. The upstairs makes for an engaging venue, seating 70 guests with its own bar.

La Carnita-John St

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Tortilla Chips with Dip

Mexican Street Corn (2pc)

Scorpion Wings

Smoked Chorizo Quesadilla

LC Ceviche

Queso Fundito

Salads

Avocado Mango Salad

Cali Salad

Kale Caesar Salad

Tacos / Tostadas

In Cod We Trust

Mexican Chorizo

Carne Asada

Pollo Frito

Achiote Chicken

Tuna Ceviche Tostada

Grilled Fish Tostada

Hardshell Tacos (Tuesdays Only)

Vegetarian Tacos / Tostadas

Crispy Cauliflower

Crispy Cotija

Mushroom Tostada

Kids' Menu

Quesadilla

Crispy Chicken

Buttered Corn

Chips and Guac

Sweets

Churros

Tres Leches Cake

Paletas

Sweet Jesus Ice Cream Cake

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does La Carnita-John St offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Carnita-John St restaurant rated?

Is La Carnita-John St currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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