El Sol - Toronto, Ontario

We walked in not knowing what to expect, and admittedly this place definitely isn't everyone's cup of tea at a glance, but what we loved about it was how genuine, down to earth and delicious the food was. Everything was fresh, tasted truly home-made, authentic, no fluff, no bull, clean and ... wholesome. The flavors converted my husband who usually has zero interest in mexican food. He was raving and our bellies were so happy. 10/10 would bring a friend and come again. The service was lovely. It felt like a family business, run and decorated by the family which was so sweet and the niece Izzy has her paintings on the wall and the work is so interesting, it captivated me, I kept thinking about it after I left. The space is a bit dark, but don't let that deter you. Overall, a unique time, incredible food, nice people. We need to keep more gems like this alive in this economy. Read more

First off the location is easy to get to, being steps from Coxwell station and right on Danforth at street level. There's plenty of seating inside and the vibe is super colorful with many masks lining the walls. Price wise costs were higher than expected, but portions are very generous and ... dishes are heavy/filling. For example, at dinner, a meal for two combo was enough food for 3 people (we got the meat plate option). I liked that tons of fresh veggies/ salad was used for the tacos which tasted homemade and not greasy. The only qualm I had was with the beef being overcooked (dry and hard) for our beef tacos. Otherwise everything was great, flavourful and I'd come back! Read more

Enchaladas and margaritas were to die for. Food was a little slow coming out, but it was worth the wait. Massive portions and authentic flavours. Can't wait to come back.

Wow what a lovely ( albeit slightly strange) place with the most delicious authentic mexican cuisine that totally transports you into Mexico. It feels almost spiritual. The ancient Mayan ingredients, down to the presentation. I dont know who the owners are but they seem magic. You can hear a ... woman in the kitchen, and the host is a handsome older gentleman. The decor makes you feel you are in a mexican souviner shop, so at first, I didn't know what I stepped into but I went on a mexican trip through that delicious mayan/mexican food, right on the Danforth. Totally worth the visit! Read more

El Sol is a great place to go to for authentic Mexican food on the Danforth. The food is pricey, but the portions are big. The staff are friendly, but the service can be slow when it's busy so ordering an appetizer is recommended. They only take cash/debit at this ... time. Read more