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Seven Lives - Tacos y Mariscos
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Kensington Market, Toronto
This Mexican restaurant is famous for their tacos. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"mahi mahi is my favorite, tacos are solid and portions are generous."(15 Tips)
"Excellent seafood tacos."(20 Tips)
"Tried the Gobernador and Octopus tacos."(4 Tips)
"Carnitas and Gobernador tacos were both delicious."(5 Tips)
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By far the best taco joint in the city! Be patient it will take some time before you can get your hands on the delicious tacos. Totally worth the wait! Get the gobernador. Definitely come again, soon!
Burce ısıkOctober 16, 2015One of the best tacos in toronto i got blackened mahi mahi which is a hawaian fish, was superb and camarones a la diabla also delish but too spicy if u usually don't eat spicy, i ll come back for more
MimiJuly 19, 2015You've got to hit up this spot for legit tacos. Although there's also a lineup, it's worth the wait. There are barely seats inside so make sure you've got a place to take your tacos afterwards.
Tobias ReynoldsAugust 18, 2015Authentic place! They specialise in fish so all those dishes are great. That said, I do love fried so try their fried fish. Also, the Mexican cola is great!
WendyApril 22, 2017Try their grilled octopus tacos! 🐙 They cook the octopus pieces a bit tender, so you don't need to worry about the taco being too chewy. Also, tacos are $6 each now (without tax)!
- ErinAugust 6, 2016Gobernador and octopus tacos! So delicious. Definitely will have to wait for a bit and not much room to eat when you get your food.
Gabriel SeahOctober 26, 2020Had Ahi tuna and Octopus. They were both pretty good and had generous portions of seafood (especially the octopus). The celery in the octopus gave it a nice crunch.
Cindy ChanMarch 15, 2017The tacos are big, cheap (~$5) and delicious! My go-to is the baja fish taco! Don't forget to help yourself to their hot sauce and fresh lime when you pick up your tacos.
Ryan BannonOctober 17, 2013Taco spot 1 of 3: Seven Lives is a great stop off as part of an afternoon spent exploring Kensington. Their departure from the simple traditional flavours sets them apart from the other taco spots.
MaryannAugust 4, 2018Gobernador is to die for! 😋. This place is super busy, and make sure you bring cash!
Rebecca RaiaMay 6, 2017They tend to run out of ingredients by the end of the day, so come early and come with cash. Of all that I've tried my favorite was the Mahi Mahi tacos.
A LNovember 4, 2016The poke and chips is my fave, closely followed by marlin. So good. They had to increase their prices this week but they continue to be reasonable for the pile of deliciousness you get.
All the tacos are great. The hot sauces are tasty and the service is A+. The Jamaica is a great drink to accompany the tacos.
FarzJuly 29, 2016Actually worth the hype! Tacos are filling and delicious. The baja fish is huge and they don't skimp on toppings :)
Natalia KataokaAugust 13, 2017Always with long lines, but worth it. Tried the Baja Fish and Gobernador. So good! One is plenty.
- MaryannSeptember 6, 2019Love The Gobernador. I also liked the place’s atmosphere. The cooks are always singing and upbeat 👍🏼
RosalineDecember 12, 2013Really great value. Surprising packed tacos - the gobernador was excellent. I also had the pork burrito which was disappointing. For lunch, 1 taco was enough for me (a girl). Space is really small.
Francis BenoitMay 13, 2016Great and very generous tacos! Great places to share tacos with friends. But there's no place to sit so it must be on-the-go!
Charles LawAugust 24, 2014It's worth the lineup. The octopus, mahi mahi, and vegan cactus taco are delicious, but you can't go wrong with any order.
Heather Li | 李小倩July 13, 2013Huge tasty helping of ceviche on a tostada that stands up to all the liquid: it was still crisp in the center even though we waited to eat it after our tacos.- Ian LeungJuly 18, 2015Excellent seafood tacos. Blackened mahi is great. Ceviche is excellent. Octopus was kinda weird.
- ErinSeptember 10, 2016Bit of a wait and it was hot. Tried the Gobernador and Octopus tacos. Really big, full tacos - so much so that the shell on the pulpo fell apart. But the tacos were good. Not much room for seating.
Lauro AndréJuly 8, 2018Chicken grill tacos are so flavoured, they’re delicious as shrimps tacos! Best I’ve ever tried in Toronto!
Desmond FooMay 24, 2015The octopus (pulpo) taco was my favorite, over the gobernator and the mahi-mahi.
Foodie58June 28, 2013Mahi Mahi taco, made with a dry spice rub is a knockout!Also try one of the Agua frescos.. hibiscus and strawberry were two of the flavours on offer today
- Mandy PoonAugust 20, 2014mahi mahi is my favorite, tacos are solid and portions are generous. ceviche is huge and delicious. come hungry
Easily the best fish tacos in Toronto. Beware the "hot" sauce however. My mouth & head were on fire after 3 scoops. Was still worth it though.
Serious EatsMarch 18, 2014Tiny seafood taco shop doles out massive flavor in Kensington Market. Be prepared to take your food to go.
Trevor WidemanSeptember 28, 2014Mahi Mahi tacos are something special. The Habanero salsa will eviscerate your innards the next morning, so be warned.
Anissa HartJuly 4, 2013I had the catch of the day (steelhead trout) and it was amazing! Highly recommend!
The Gobernador was the best taco I had in my whole life. Flawless.
Sharon FungNovember 12, 2015The octopus is so juicy. Shrimp is very spicy and mahi mahi was so flavourful
Charles ChanJune 23, 2013Had the blackened Mahi Mahi... Damn good. Little bit of a wait if busy, but well worth it- Gabriel SeahOctober 26, 2020This taco place has a more creative menu than usual. The taco shells, though soft, were very oily, which might bother some.
Prashant BaviSeptember 20, 2015Everything- seriously all tacos are good!! Try their hot sauces to transform your tacos
You should be able to throw a dart at their menu and eat whatever dish it hits! (Aim at the gobernador one)
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fresh and tasty tijuana style tacos and seafood
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- Wed–Sun
- Noon–8:00 PM
(416) 393-4636
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- 9.0
"Super busy, super delicious. The taquitos & the carne asada are worth the lunch time wait."
T-Rev - 7.5
"Soooo good! Churros! They give you three dipping sauces-chocolate,caramel,strawberry. I wish churros was more crispy"
HanBi K - 7.5
"Amazing place...pricey, but the service, food and ambiance totally worth it"
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- 8.6
"Arguably the best atmosphere + coffee in town. Prices are fair and the place is very cozy! In summer time make sure you go to the patio area."
Diogo Noronha - 8.5
"Great place to feel the local vibe in Kensington Market in Toronto. Love the French roast!"
Kevin Gonsalves - 8.4
"Their flavored tea lattes are delicious! Lots of variety and well done"
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