La Carnita-John St

4.2

1325 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 31 times today

Hot spot
Good for groups
Lively

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.

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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
Area
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

Popular dishes

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 1,325 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

4.3Food
4Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Carnita-John St. is a vibrant spot that offers "great tacos" and "delicious margaritas," perfect for a pre-show meal. Guests rave about the friendly service and lively atmosphere, though some note the music can be loud. Ideal for quick bites and happy hour specials, this location is a favorite among locals.

1,325 Reviews

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Janelle
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was good ♡ Our server was nice, but getting their attention for the bill and things was kinda rough... especially when there were a number of empty tables around.
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Anaar
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The experience and food was great. The only comment would be for better signage outside.
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Kristina
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and drinks were tasty. Items arrived promptly so it was easy to eat & go to a show. It was quite load where we were seated due to the speakers. Comfortable booth seating.
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Jamie
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We very much enjoyed the restaurant and food was delicious and plenty. The only issue was the food appetizer came after our meal and our waiter never came back to check on us or offer more drinks… however the hostess was excellent and ordered more drinks for us!
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Aditi
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience with yummy food and ambience.
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Anna Maria
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food fantastic service definitely would go back!!
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Christine
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The portions are way too small for the price. I requested a birthday desert with my reservation and a birthday wasn’t even acknowledged. The waitress rushed to take our orders, didn’t ask us if we wanted any alcoholic beverages. We would have ordered 2 drinks but we were annoyed at the fact she didn’t take the time to listen to us, she was just rushing. So we just drank water, ate our food, paid and left.
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David
New York City
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic experience yet again at the John street location! We were celebrating a big milestone for my son and the server recognized this went above and beyond making our lunch on Monday one of the most memorable as a family! I told the manager he should give this server a raise! Way to go and thank you for a great day!
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Jordan
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
La Carnita provided a comfortable and cozy environment to enjoy while we waited and dined in - from energetic music to the warm lighting provided, it was very nice! we were seated and informed of the location of bathrooms and the time limit (2 hours) for eating, which was fine considering the service was incredibly quick (our reservation was at 7:30 and we had finished eating by 8:15). we had the Mexican street corn starter, which deliciously melted in your mouth with Cojita cheese and creama sauce. we then shared the loaded nachos and the special for the day (Crunchwrap tacos) which delivered an incredible blend of flavors to enjoy! finally, we had the tres leches cake for dessert and it was superb - light and fluffy with the right amount of sweetness and tart with blueberries on top! we were just visiting Toronto, but La Carnita will remain as a definite favorite looking back on our trip. we’ll definitely have to come back!
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Lisa
Toronto
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good, small portions, quite pricey for what it was. Not impressed with the mandatory 18% tip. Time to do away with tipping and just pay employees appropriately.
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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 4.2 stars by 1325 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

106 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E1

Additional information

Cross Street
King St W/John St
Area
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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Churros

Tuna Ceviche Tostada

Achiote Chicken

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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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