Toronto has officially crowned a new taco champion.
At this year’s Taco Fest, one local taqueria walked away with the title of serving the best taco in Toronto, and you’re going to want to add it to your list!
The beloved food festival took place at Fork York from August 8 through 11, drawing in thousands of guests from near and far to try over 250 types of tacos. From classics like carne asada and fish tacos to fusion creations like a smash burger taco hybrid, there was something to appease every palate.
On the final day of the festival, the ultimate prize of a golden taco trophy was awarded based on attendee votes.
This year, the honour went to Birria Catrina, a Kensington Market staple specializing in authentic birria.
The restaurant proudly calls itself the city’s first and only birria-focused restaurant, which began as just a takeout stall in Kensington Market in 2020.
The menu consists of slow-cooked beef birria served in tacos, quesadillas, tortas, and even ramen, which are always accompanied by a rich consommé. According to its website, the restaurant’s specialty is bringing the “authentic flavours of Jalisco’s Birria (beef stew) to the city.”
Today, Birria Catrina has expanded to multiple locations throughout the city, including at Yonge and Dundas and Roncesvalles in addition to the original at 214 Augusta Ave.
Stop by to try this year’s best taco of Toronto winner!