La Tortilleria

This is pretty much a convenient store with Latin products and a fast food counter which sells pretty bland tacos. Not terrible but certainly nothing very special

Absolutely the worst tacos I have eaten in my life. Meat seemed reheated, tacos appeared microwaved. Very bland. Very disappointing. $ 5 for nachos with a thimble of guacamole and salsa is a rip off too! I will not be back in the foreseeable future!

I don’t find the food bland. I like the fact that it is not too salty. All flavors are well balanced and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients. Plus, the price is quite affordable and services good too.

Guacamole is seriously lacking for flavour, too many beans and too much corn in my Tekzadilla to really tase anything else.
Decent Salsas helped a bit
Service was good

Well I used to love this place before the recent change from actual grocery store to quick serve restaurant. I couldn’t find half the traditional ingredients that I used to including achiote, dried ancho, guajillo and chipotle. Also they now only sell a select group of salsas and tortillas instead of their huge offerings in years past.
The big downer is they dont have any of the El Yucateco product lines anymore (which can be found in walmart now), tapatio is also noticeably absent. they still have some valentina and some house brands. I’ll test them out another time to see if it meets expectations, but the prices over established and my favorite regional brands arent very appealing.

I really like it here. I have eaten here twice, and taken home their (delicious, inexpensive) tortillas!
Both times I have been here were late in the evening, with only half an hour or so to close. The customer service was just wonderful both times. I would come back here just because of the very helpful staff, however, the food is excellent! I have tried a few items, and all were very fresh, well made, and delicious! Prices were very fair as well. I will definitely be returning!

got the chicken mole quesadilla on whole wheat… as a canadian raised with guatemalan family, i’m always torn between wanting authentic products while also loving the variety of ingredients in less traditional tex-​mexxy dishes…
so they hit the sweet spot for me me with the combo of ingredients without skimping on any… guac, fresh queso, black beans, very fresh corn kernels. also nice touch with the corn tortilla layer inside. delicious without being sloppy. and considering the size of the thing it wasn’t overly heavy, had no issues scarfing the whole without regret…

Very tasty — parking is a bit of a nightmare at both their locations, but it is worth the annoyance.
Fresh, clean tastes with a good variety without being overwhelming. A small, but varied grocery/​take-​home section.

I don’t know what I was doing when I didn’t know this existed. Haha, okay I’m exaggerating a bit but I live around the corner from this place and never really went in due to the exterior. It looks like a wholesale food place. Very dark inside. Doesn’t really look like a dine-​in place or restaurant. Was very cold waiting for a friend on the corner when I saw 3 people walk out with take-​out boxes. I went in and ordered some tacos. Holy moly! I was so ecstatic with the quality. They are so well priced and sooo authentic and delicious. Amazing, fresh, organic tortillas and fresh ingredients made and cut to order. I went 2 days ago and went again today. Definitely a new favourite spot. Quality is comparable to grand electric, wish they had fish. I said that today. They need to add fish tacos!

La Tortilleria is a great spot to grab a quick taco on Bloor. The establishment suffers from a bit of an identity crisis as it is divided evenly between a taqueria, and purveyor of Mexican spices/​sauces/​tortillas.
In my humble opinion, La Tortilleria does a much better job with the former. I’m a big fan of the chicken mole taco in particular, and always end up getting one if I happen to be walking by.
Overall, a safe bet for picking up a delicious snack or a stack of tortillas!

Un petit restaurant mexicain comme on les aime: pas cher, un bon choix de mets, une bonne dizaine de place assises en plus d’un coin épicerie pour acheter des produits mexicains. Près du carrefour de Dufferin et Bloor, c’est l’endroit idéal pour un petit casse-​croûte relevé !

This place was a lot better before it was remodeled to focus more on fast food and take out. I used to do a lot of my grocery shopping here for Mexican goods but I find every time I go they are out of much of the things I need and don’t get restocked and they never have any tortillas aside from white. I used to go out of my way to go to this location, but will definitely be trying a different location (kensington, maybe) or a different store entirely.
The take out food is good though, however, I am giving it 2 stars as a grocer. If I could rate the take out/​eat independently… 4 stars for sure.

The Mole Burrito was great.
The Cactus tacos were bland and soggy. Skip these.
The service was not helpful. I asked the guy which hot sauce was the best and he said «I never eat anything from here». Nice. I also asked «how long does take out take?» He said «depends how hot the grill is»
The groceries are cool if you’re looking for authentic spices and chillis. I would come here for a take out burrito again, but the atmosphere/​customer service is lackluster.

This place peaked my interest as I saw the sign saying fresh tortillas every day.
So I made sure to pass check it out the next time I am in the area.
When I walked in it wasn’t really a place I expected it to be. This is small store with a simple layout and two counters.
Again the focus is on Mexican food items but the variety wasn’t anything special. Now given I am not an expert on Cuisine from that region I didn’t know much about what are the hard to find ingredients here.
Sure there was a lot of dried peppers and prepared salsas but nothing really stood out for me. Apart from the peppers and some spices I have noticed these items elsewhere.
This place is very sparse and has no frills approach. Location is decent if you take the TTC otherwise I wouldn’t go out of my way to try em.
P. S. I will buy fresh tortillas one day and update the review.
2.5 Stars.

I should probably lead off by saying: I’ve only been to Mexico once, so this Scandinavian-​with-​a-​cholula-​favouring-​palate might not have the most solid credentials for reviewing La Tortilleria.
However, when I’m planning a Mexican-​themed dinner… this is my go-​to for staples. In the fridge at the back: flour tortillas, fresh house-​made salsa (which, if hesitant, you can test up at the front, too), Mexican crema and cheeses. Juices, jellies, Mexican vanilla, big tins of hominy and bulk bins of dried chillies are also found here.
Of special note: an extensive range of hot sauces (ai-​yai-​yai!), with my standard pick of cholula going for a wallet-​saving $ 1.99/bottle. Ai-​yai-​yai, indeed.
It’s impossible to ignore the fresh-​made corn tortillas up front (white corn, yellow corn, and organic options). They smell amazing, and — at $ 3.99 per kilo — are a great deal. I proudly carry that steaming paper round of tortillas home with me, tearing off pieces as I walk (people look at me, but I can see: those are looks of food-​envy).
Unilocal note: La Tortilleria’s corn tortillas don’t last long at my house, though it’s worth mentioning that they’re good in the fridge, and come back to life quickly when frozen, too. Impromptu taco party? With just a smidge of forethought, La Tortilleria’s got yo’ back. Muy bien.

There are certain hot sauces that must always be in my kitchen and this is the place to get them. Two bottles for less than $ 5? Sold. Mexican Coke made with sugar instead of HFCS? Gimme now. The store isn’t pretty, it’s very, well, Mexican. Selection is good but not as vast as I would like, you can get all your basics and maybe an extra or two.
Basically what you should walk away with knowing is that this place is cheap and you can get all of your Mexican favourites here.

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The grapefruit soft drink made in Mexico with real sugar was OK. With regards to the grocery store it was over-​priced and they DID NOT HAVE Menudo… Mexican…I think not!
I stopped there after seeing the menu… they almost only to Tortillas and I thought they must do them well. Save yourselves.

A must visit when your near.
Some great food also.
Real Mexican store. Dont forget to buy a Coco its the real thing.

I have read many reviews on this place and I now live in the neighborhood, so I stopped in last weekend to pick up some fresh tortillas. It was just as others had described, I got a ½ kilo for $ 1.75…amazing! I think this will be great for the summer when I have bbq’s, will def pick up a full kilo to do some soft tacos & fajitas.
I didn’t try any of the tacos they they sold there (as I was going home to make my own fajitas with the tortillas I just bought) but I did pick up a can of refried beans for $ 1.29 (all the prices seem cheaper than your local grocery store). I also liked that they had a huge selection of hot sauce.
Overall, the people working there were very nice, and I will def be back again.

1) mexican music playing on the speakers
2) real live mexicans working behind the counter
3) 3 soft tacos for $ 6 and change (8 types of meat/​veg to choose from)
4) daily made nacho chips which are VERY good
5) fresh tortillas sold by the kilo and half kilo… half a kilo was def. under 2 bucks.
It was a little grimy in there… but hey, it’s mexican.
Great spot.

I thought that Toronto had no real Mexicans but I spotted three amigos here! I first went into La Tortilleria lured by its sign for «fresh tortillas» and, in addition to the proprietor and staff who are from south of the «other» border, I found a divey little grocery store crammed full of Mexican delights like corn husks for tamales, chicharrones, packaged chorizo, chipotle in adobo, tamarind pods and dried chiles sold by weight.
I bought half a kilo of their tortillas for $ 1.75 (a full kilo is $ 3). They were just made and still warm, smelling of steamed corn. I tried samples of their homemade salsas (red, green, and brown; all hot) and chose the green one for its bracing tartness and slow-​burning heat. They also make their own tortilla chips which are so crispy, fresh, and addictive, I have sworn off supermarket-​brand tortilla chips.
I recently went back to try their cochinita pibil taco; shredded pork that’s been slow roasted in a tomato-​based sauce. It comes on two of their homemade tortillas layered with black bean purée and rice. Their homemade salsas are free for topping.
It’s a skimpy portion and I’m not sure if it’s meant to be that way or if the owners are trying to cut costs; still, it was pretty darned delicious. The prices are $ 2.50 for one, $ 6.49 for 3, and $ 8.49 for 4. I suggest sitting at the little tables they’ve set up to eat because the tacos are saucy and messy, and don’t look like they’d travel well.
They also serve horchata ($ 1.50) which is made from scratch by another restaurant. Not the best I’ve had but much better than the stuff from concentrate. They do not skimp on the Mexican cinnamon!
I’ve tentatively planned a non-​sexual date with Sarah «taco-​shaped hole in her heart» L. so I can go back and try the four other fillings: chiles rellenos, spinach, steak, and chicken. And, of course, get more of their tortilla chips and salsa. Consider me hooked!