Como En Casa

Nice little restaurant. Not full service. It’s worth a try. We tried:
Chicken mole: it was a bit too chocolatey for me, but it was the first time I had chicken mole. It was good but probably not for me.
Enchiladas: pretty tasty large portions. Would recommend this dish.
I enjoy the mexican sodas they have. Their chips arent too great, just decent.

Had the chicken enchiladas last night and was really happy with the quality and taste, very very good, I will definitely be back. Nice little spot and very reasonable.

Quality has gone down… Such a shame. I was so excited when I first reviewed this joint.
The fish tacos now are cooked and sit in a metal pan with 20 others getting super soggy. I have had this problem 3 times in a row. They have upped their prices and quality control has gone down.
Also the last couple times I have gone I have had super wilty salads. Either they accidentally froze it in the back and thawed out the greens again or are just giving me very wilty, old, squishy, brown leafy greens.
I won’t be having their fish tacos again. There are so many other delicious **FRESH** options in the city.

Okay. So I’ve been here a couple times now. First, don’t order the quesadilla. It’s really hard to eat and isn’t worth it. Did you know that quesadillas aren’t Mexican fare? They are Tex-​Mex. Go to Taco Bell for this dish haha.
Instead spend your money on the beef tacos here. And the other tacos, but the beef is sooooo good. The prices are nice. The house made drinks are good, although the rice-​pudding like one isn’t to my tastes.
You could literally walk right past this place, but if you do happen to look inside, it’s usually got a good number of people eating away. Aside from the yummy food, the service is really friendly too.

Maybe I was there on a bad day, but the fish tacos were terrible. I have had better frozen fish by Captain Highliner. The fish tacos were supposed to be the special of the day. I was really disappointed.
Maybe I went there on a bad day. However, I have read some positive reviews below, so maybe I will give them another try when I am in the mood for Mexican.

Authentic and at it’s beat, this Mexican joint hits the spot if you’re not super hungry, but can eat. The beef quesadilla with a Jarritos is $ 14 with tip. The beef is succulent and it’s 10 inches, super-​packed. The three beef tacos are also jammed with flavour; very filling and doesn’t make you hate yourself. $ 11 with a can of Coke. Sinuses are clear plus you’re warm and full. We’ll definetely be coming back!

Ambiance: simple with several colorful mexican paintings/​drawings
Staff: very friendly and accommodating
Food: best Mole I’ve ever had! Definitely coming back!

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The past decade has seen an explosion of Mexican fast-​casual restaurants in the city. Most trade in authenticity for marketing, portion size, and high-​calorie deliciousness.
A few try to offer something more than screaming hot sauces, blankets of cheese, and thick rivers of orange grease slicking the interior of your burrito wrapper.
Como En Casa is such an enterprise. As far as I know, it’s a one-​off, located on Yonge just above Wellesley. It is awkwardly laid-​out, like most holes-​in-​the wall on the strip, with a few tables in front and down the side, a cash register facing you when you walk in/​order, and an open kitchen assembling your plate, which dominates the back two thirds of the space. The walls are lined with art for sale; some of which depicts Mexican wrestlers. Bonus! I imagine there’s a bathroom on the premises, but I lack the courage to check it out.
To order, you read a menu on the wall, then walk up to the host manning the cash register. He is unfailingly gracious, polite and patient, answering questions and guiding novices to dishes he thinks they’ll like.
Of course, you’ll find your grilled chicken wrapped in tortillas of various shapes and sizes, but the fun comes when you go for something a bit bolder. While most Mexican places equate salt and heat with flavour. C+C dials both down in favour of complex sauciness. Pork stew in verde sauce is tangy and bitey; with large chunks of pork. The base is great; the pork itself is inconsistent. Some bites are meltingly tender, while others are dry and chewy. Chicken mole is a solid bet if you’re a mole kinda guy; pulled bits of tender bird smothered in near-​jet-​black sauce. I find most moles taste indistinctly burnt. Como en Casa’s is somehow just a bit lighter, letting me taste the complexity of the sauce.
Burritos are less successful; blander fixings that magically transform into a plated dish when the tortilla gives way halfway through.
Plated meals (well, meals that you order plated) arrive with rice (dusty brown and speckled with past-​their-​prime frozen veg) and beans strewn with a little bit of sharp cheese. It’s all a bit monochromatic, but I sure don’t leave hungry.
And oh yeah; the legendary Mexican coke!
Como en Casa is unlikely to make a dent in larger, less authentic chains’ business, but that’s fine. A little bit more authentic, a lot more flavourful, a great choice for lunch.

Mi casa es su casa — truer words have never been spoken about a restaurant. It was a cold and rainy day when we stopped in for dinner here and we were immediately welcomed with such warmth. The person at the register, who I think may have been the owner, was such a gentleman. He thanked us for coming and suggested a couple dishes that were popular. I went with the chicken enchiladas in mole sauce with a side of rice for $ 11.50. The food was served promptly and was delicious and filling.
I couldn’t leave without trying their dulce de leche empanadas — OH. MA. GAWD. To die for. I only got one because I don’t think I could have saved this for later. Only $ 1.50 a piece and so worth it.
The staff here is fantastic. You can tell they really care about the customers and the food. Everything is made in house from scratch.
If you’re looking for a quick plate of homemade food, this is the place to go. And, grab an empanada to go, but I guarantee you won’t make it out the door with it.

2^nd time here, it wasn’t the same. Still good but something changed here. The food wasn’t as spectacular and the people seemed a little down versus usual.
I hope this was a fluke and that they continue to make great food.
Two dishes came out to something like $ 30… I feel like there was a lot of extra charges which was unexpected.

I came here for the tamales… but unfortunately they didn’t have tamales when I went… they were in the process of making them, but apparently they take several days to make, so they told me to come back in a couple of days. So that’s my plan — to return for the tamales. But anyway…
Since there were no tamales to be had, I settled for corn tacos with pork. They were good, but unremarkable. The beans were very good and the rice was decent, if a bit dry. I also ordered horchata, which was much sweeter than I’m used to and had an aftertaste — not a bad aftertaste, just different than what I’m used to.
All in all, I had a good, if unremarkable, meal and will definitely be returning for the tamales!

Finally got their chicken tamal in third visiting. My friends and I came there for dinner after watching the movie Mission 5. The food actually made my day. It was located on the Yonge street with a flag of Mexico. Easy to find. The restaurant was very busy at meal time. I think the reasons are their delicious food and reasonable price.
The owner and staff were all very friendly. Order your food at cashier table, get your order number and staff would sent food to you later. I have the tamal which is mole stuffed chicken and warped in a large plantain leaf. My friends chose basa fish taco combo and beef stew combo. The beef was tender but a little tasteless but the beans were very good. Fish taco was OK and I like the side salad dish.
Overall, the restaurant was very good and worth trying in Yonge st.

Was here for the 2^nd time last week. I went to TKRE for lunch and I was still hungry (please see my review for TKRE) so I ended up here. I had the sorrel drink which was very refreshing. Also this was my first time trying fish tacos! I had 2 and they were delicious. I like the fact that they are authentic. I will be back…

It’s so exciting whenever I turn the corner of Wellesley and Yonge after getting out of the subway, and I see the green Mexico sign. I know it’s close. I know I’ll be able to smell the yumminess soon. I know I’ll be able to sit and relax and sip on my horchata soon. In two more steps, I’m there. It’s Como En Casa.
Walking in, there is an assortment of tables everywhere. I see the counter at the back, under a huge colorful sign of what deliciousness is available for me to order. It beckons me. So I head on back & place my order. I am given a number and told I can relax and have a seat anywhere. I soon choose a seat facing the street, as it’s nice out and the window/​door is opened to allow the «patio» feel.
I haven’t even settled into my seat yet before my horchata is brought to me. Yummmm! As I enjoy the view of Yonge Street and my horchata, my food is delivered. Hot, steamy, and smells like heaven. Coming from Vancouver, there is nothing quite like home when it comes to tacos (aka La Taqueria). But since I’m here, might as well enjoy these wheat tortillas, grilled to perfection. What makes it amazing is their guacamole — if you’re in the neighborhood, you have got to stop and try it.

Went for lunch with a friend today. We ordered the fish taco meal and the chips and salsa.
The staff was very friendly. We managed to get a spot before the place quickly filled up.
The chips were nice and crunchy but a bit oversalted. They’re quite frugal with the salsa but I guess that’s what the salt on the chips were for…
The basa fish was quite bland and soggy. Even after adding the guacamole and salsa that comes with the meal, I found the tacos boring. The salad with the meal was very salty and barely edible.
Overall I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant. Maybe they slipped up on the seasoning today but even taking that into account I’ve had much better tacos downtown Toronto.

We were in the area and hopped in for early dinner. Since Mr. h and i were in the mood for tacos we ordered the chicken and fish tacos, along with two drinks (freshly made). The chicken tacos was ok, not great and the fish was better but not awesome. The food tasted very fresh but nothing made me want to come back to have more. Also it cost $ 27 total and if I were hungry when I came in would not be satisfied unless I ordered a taco combo with rice.
The service was good and the food was served very quickly. But if I’m going to pay so much, I’d rather go to Kensington Avenue for tacos since it tastes better.

I was honestly not too impressed. The prices were pricey and the food was frankly mediocre. We got two dishes and it came to $ 40 after taxes and tip. The enchilada was not very authentic, and the meat inside was very bland. The beef stew was chewy. I’ve been to much better Mexican restaurants, that are also cheaper. I’ve eaten homemade meals at many Mexican friends’ homes, and this food didn’t taste como en casa.
PS: I grew up in Venezuela and had many Mexican friends in high school and university

Did someone say Guacamole???
I wish I didn’t live so close to this place, honestly my jeans are tight!
My Mexican friend introduced me to this restaurant, it’s the only Mexican place he enjoys. It isn’t fancy or extravagant but I love it. I usually go with the Taco meal deal, two tacos, rice and beans and salsa plus a side order of guacamoooollllleeeeee!
Great value, great food, great staff!

Popped in here to grab some lunch while out walking in the area. My friend and I split the taco lunch with one veggie and one chicken. We also ordered salsa and chips and a sweet empanada. In addition to a Modella the bill was only $ 18 which is a great price. The food was delicious and the staff very kind. They took the time to explain the food and when we asked about the sweet empanada the owner talked to us about back home in Mexico the churches serving sweet empanadas at Easter time. It was a nice story to go alongside and amazing tasting treat. The food was spiced well and very flavourful. I can’t wait to go back.