El Rey Mezcal Bar

Chloe Tran

FOOD: best Mexican bar in Kensington. • Guacamole and chips: the Guacamole is just right, not too acidic. Creamy and flavorful. Love that they add fried onion to enhance flavor and texture. • Fish taco: crispy, moist, so many different types of veggie on it. • Grill pork taco: meat is super tender. Pineapple kills all the fat flavor and gives a very juicy, citrus taste to the taco. DRINKS: their margaritas is the best thing on earth. I can't stop drinking it. SERVICE: i feel very welcomed, my waiter is so friendly with big smile. VIBE: very fun during summertime. Patio, music and the vibe makes me feel like being in mexico for a while.

Bruce Mattia

El Rey Mezcal Bar – Kensington Market, Toronto Sunny Sunday in Kensington Market, and we found ourselves on the patio at El Rey. We had our pup with us, and the staff were on top of it—water was brought out right away without us even asking. That kind of attention goes a long way. A fast two margaritas, guac and chips, and we were happy, happy, happy. Then came the ceviche—bright, with just the right amount of heat. Great flavours. This is some of the best Mexican food I’ve had in a long, long, long time. Five stars is five stars. Thank you, Neil.

Jennifer Dempsey

Visited El Rey after a day downtown with my daughter and granddaughter. We first met Neil and Jeremy on the patio, they were welcoming and helped make our granddaughter comfortable - a hangry toddler! Allie was our server, she is delightful, attentive and made our visit a joy. Drinks were excellent I had the Open Water cocktail, it was refreshing and well balanced We loved the Crispy Squid Tacos, Birria Quesadillas, Guacamole and Chips, and Shrimp Cocktail special. They even made the little one a simple chicken and cheese soft taco. Sitting on the patio in Kensington Market was exciting, with so much to see. Great spot for tasty food, good drinks, and friendly service. We’ll be back!

Sara Carreon

My boyfriend and I absolutely love El Rey. It has quickly become one of our favorite spots to go together for drinks, and it feels like a special place for us. The atmosphere is always warm and inviting, and we really appreciate how the bar is constantly innovating with its menu. I especially loved La Lavandería. It was one of my favorite cocktails and I was sad to see it go because it was absolutely delicious. Still, it’s amazing to see the creativity and passion that always go into the new offerings. El Rey truly never disappoints.