With summer on the way, Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, and the sun shining brighter every day, it’s an excellent time to get into the spirit of our Latin neighbours, two doors down. Over the past few years, you might have noticed an increased Mexican influence throughout Vancouver, from bodega grocery stores popping up throughout our neighbourhoods, to craft breweries adding spiced flavours to their tap lists (and sometimes even a horchata ale). But nothing else gets the point across like the local Mexican restaurants that keep us craving hot dishes, cold drinks and warm service. An order of enchiladas, paired with a mescal margarita, followed by tres leches cake for dessert? You don’t need to be fluent in Spanish to know the three most important words in this scenario: “Si, por favor.”
Ready (Listo)?
Let’s go (Vamos)!
Ophelia | Vancouver
Located in Olympic Village, Ophelia specializes in elevated Mexican comfort food served with style. Serving dinner, brunch, happy hour, and most importantly, Margarita Monday, this Michelin-recognized spot has you covered for just about all occasions.
El Comal Mexican Restaurant | Burnaby
Boasting “the best tacos in Burnaby”, this authentic Mexican spot brings a rich culinary experience from south of the border. Is it hyperbole? You’ll never know until you try their robust menu of sizzling tacos, rich mole, sauce, and savoury tamales. Let us know if you think they’re right!
Cornelia Fine Tacos | Vancouver’s North Shore
Freshly baked conchas (sweet pastry buns), savoury small-batch cochinita (slow-roasted pork), and countless other comfort classics to tempt you, this relatively new spot on Vancouver’s North Shore has been wow-ing local taste buds since opening in late 2024. A great option for take-out, put together a spice-forward picnic and head to one of the nearby waterfront parks.
Little Mexico Cantina | Richmond
It might be in the name, but there’s nothing little about the flavour at this Richmond eatery. An excellent place for a friend outing, the menu is full of shareable dishes that everyone will devour. Nachos with fresh pico de gallo, tequila prawns, or a trio of al pastor tacos, you can easily assemble every course with flavours that will please all palates.
Salsa & Guacamole | Surrey
With a laid-back and comfortable vibe, this little spot will make you feel like you’re dropping in on your abuelita’s place. The kitchen will keep you coming back for their incredible birria tacos (if you’ve never tried, you absolutely must), and their friendly staff will make you feel right at home, no matter if you’ve never actually set foot on the motherland.
Adelicia’s Mexican Restaurant | Langley City
In the Langley City food scene, Adelicia’s is the name to know for rich and vibrant Acapulco flavours. Order a mango margarita and a round of tinga de pollo tacos and enjoy your tasty siesta on the sun-soaked patio.
Loz takos | Coquitlam
Specializing in upscale street food, a visit to Loz Takos will make you feel like you’re following your senses through a Mexico City market filled with local food vendors. A horchata shake is the perfect cool-down from their fully loaded and kicked-up burritos. A simple and unpretentious combo presented in a way that lets each rich flavour speak for itself.
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