Quetzal is one of the best mexican restaurants in Toronto for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Little Italy.
Kate Chomyshyn and Julio Guajardo built something Toronto didn't fully know it was missing: a wood-fire Mexican kitchen in Little Italy that refuses to sand down its edges for a room that hasn't always encountered Mexican cooking at this level.
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“Quetzal is worth putting on the shortlist for Dry Aged Hiramasa Aguachile and Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
Quetzal is listed in the moderate price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuQuetzal works for date night in Little Italy because the room and the food both help the evening land. Dry Aged Hiramasa Aguachile and Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,616 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Quetzal holds a 9.2 rating across 1,616 Google reviews.
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Quetzal is a Mexican restaurant located in Little Italy, Toronto. Kate Chomyshyn and Julio Guajardo built something Toronto didn't fully know it was missing: a wood-fire Mexican kitchen in Little Italy that refuses to sand down its edges for a room that hasn't always encountered Mexican cooking at this level.
Quetzal is best for fine dining, date night, special occasion. Quetzal works for date night in Little Italy because the room and the food both help the evening land. Dry Aged Hiramasa Aguachile and Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,616 Google reviews.
Quetzal is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,616 reviews
Quetzal holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,616 reviews. Quetzal works for date night in Little Italy because the room and the food both help the evening land. Dry Aged Hiramasa Aguachile and Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,616 Google reviews.
Quetzal is located at 419 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Quetzal is tagged for date night dining. Quetzal works for date night in Little Italy because the room and the food both help the evening land. Dry Aged Hiramasa Aguachile and Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,616 Google reviews.
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