Mexican spots in Edmonton that’ll make you scream “ole!”
From fast food Mexican joints to tequila bars, Edmonton has a nice little variety of south-of-the-border restaurants. Margaritas, tacos, flautas, chimichangas and more offer your taste buds something unlike anything else in Alberta.
Tacos On Whyte
8123 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4E4This restaurant is truly a little taste of Mexico. The nachos bowl is so incredible you won’t want to share it. The cheese is perfectly spread out on all the chips, tempting me to get a second order. If it wasn’t for my beef chimichanga, I just might have. The grilled garlic prawns are enormous - these jumbo shrimp are perfection on a plate. And of course, order a bottle of Jarritos, the infamous Mexican soda.
Julio's Barrio
10450 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A2Tequila Thursday is our favourite day of the week. Start with the sopa de tortilla. A homemade tomato broth soup with feta cheese, tortilla strips, avocado and cilantro. I love the stuffed jalapenos. But if you can’t decide, the fiesta sampler gives you a little bit of everything. Julio’s also offers a variety of salsa from mild (salsa chimole) to the nuclear salsa (insanely hot!).
Burrito Libre Restaurants Inc
8525 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2L7Mexican fast food for those on-the-go days. Create your own burritos, bowls, tacos or quesadillas. My favourite is the burrito bowl; it’s basically a burrito sans the tortilla, with honey chipotle chicken and shrimp (that’s right, I mix it up).
El Cortez Tequila Bar and Kitchen
8230 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4B2They offfer a variety of amazing tequilas, mezcal and stool, not to mention their slew of margaritas. And, so you don’t drink on an empty stomach, try the puerco adobo (chopped pork) with mango, sweet pepper and crispy onions. And, their guacamole may just be the best in the city.
The Three Amigos
4035 106 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 2S3With a one-man mariachi band playing, you’ll be sure to enjoy this truly Mexican gem. Best lime margaritas and homemade salsa and chips in town. The burritos, though small, are so delicious you’ll want to order a few.
El Rancho Spanish Restaurant
11810 87 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 3M9This restaurant fuses Mexican and Salvadoran cuisine. The house-made mole sauce, fresh tomato salsa and spicy pickled cabbage all taste like perfection. The pupusa, cheese and pork stuffed in a tortilla, is divine. Don’t forget the deep fried ice cream for dessert – it’s a real Mexican treat.
Ajutla Restaurant
11302 107 Ave Nw, Edmonton, AB T5H 0Y3It’s a small little joint but the food is great. We can’t get enough of it. The mixed pupusa are phenomenal – they’re probably the reason people keep coming back. The cabbage slaw is also great.
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