7 tasty Mexican Restaurants in Calgary
1) Añejo 🌮
This Mission gem is Calgary's go-to for tableside guacamole and has over 200 tequilas (the largest selection in Canada!),
Notable Menu Items:
- House Salsa Tasting
- Carne Ahumada
- Chilli Relleno
- Huge selection of tasty tacos
📍 2116 4 street SW
2) Native Tongues Taqueria 🍹
A Beltline staple from the Thank-You Hospitality Group, Native Tongues serves up house-made corn tortillas and authentic Mexican antojito. They also have locations in Britannia, University District and Bridgeland (coming soon!)
Notable Menu Items:
- Taco De Guisado (5 Different authentic tacos)
- Ceviche De Aguachile
- Super Torta
- Flan Mexicana
📍235 – 12th Ave SW
3) Blanco Cantina 🌮
Fun vibes at this hot spot known for it's happy hour and late night specials. While the 17th Avenue location is their most popular one, you can also find Blanco locations in Kensington and Gateway.
Notable Menu Items:
- Dirty Fries (some of the best fries in town!)
- Chicken Fajitas
- Taco Salad
- Ready-to-Drink Margarita Kits (have a fiesta at home!)
📍723 17 Ave SW
4) Tu Taco De La Calle 🎊
Born from owner Marcela Ezeta's family recipes in Kensington, Tu Taco serves up fresh daily corn tortillas and bold Mexican street food.
Notable Menu Items:
- Papas Locas
- Walking Tacos (everything you want in 1 chip bag!)
- Tostadas
- Tequila Gummy Shots (I've had one and it's super fun!)
📍1414 Kensington Rd NW
5) Chilitos Taberna 🌮
A 17th Avenue institution since 2009, Chilitos keeps it lively year-round with street-food classics, an impressive tequila and mezcal selection, and an amazing patio.
Notable Menu Items:
- Chips with Pico de Gallo
- Tortas (Pollo, Asada, Pastor)
- Quesadillas (6 Kinds)
- Mexican Fried Ice Cream
📍1309 17 Ave SW
6) Salt & Pepper 🍹
A Bowness neighbourhood treasure since 1988 that was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! Salt & Pepper delivers authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican comfort food that's worth the drive.
Notable Menu Items:
- Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Beef Barbacoa Tacos
- Chicken Flautas
- $8 Burrito To Go (take away only)
📍6515 Bowness Rd NW
7) Tu Tierra 🎊
Tucked into Acadia, Tu Tierra brings warmth and genuine Mexican flavour to every dish, from crispy taquitos to fish tacos Baja style and churros cheesecake for dessert.
Notable Menu Items:
- Taquitos De Pollo (6 Crispy Taquitos)
- Burritos & Chimichangas
- Fish Tacos Baja Style
- Churros Cheesecake
📍 8995 Bonadventure Drive SE
Impress your frIends with cinco de mayo facts
Add these facts to any party to make drunk people think you're smart & charismatic
- You might think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day (which is actually on Sept 16), but it started as a celebration of the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla (May 5, 1862). Today, it's grown and evolved to be a celebration of Mexican culture around the world.
- Americans eat 81 million pounds of avocados celebrating Cinco de Mayo (source).
- In 2017, the Corona beer company lit up New York City’s famous Times Square Ball to look like a lime wedge and threw a ‘Lime Drop’ party to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (source).
- Americans spend about $2.9 billion on margaritas every year (source).
- The colours traditionally associated with Cinco de Mayo are red, white and green, reflecting the colours of the Mexican flag (source).
- Cinco de Mayo is one of more than 365 festivals celebrated by people of Mexican descent (source).
