El Camino
Taco Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Centretown-Downtown, Ottawa
The Mexican food at El Camino is a can't miss
"My favourites are the ox tongue taco, crispy prawn in betel leaf."(10 Tips)
"The El Fuego pairs perfectly with the Green Papaya Salad."(3 Tips)
"... is my favourite), the papaya salad, and especially the pork belly."(3 Tips)
"Betel leaves."(2 Tips)
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Gemma MarrJune 18, 2016El Camino is my go-to place to take visiting friends. The restaurant has a really cool atmosphere (albeit loud), and the food is amazing. The lamb and/or fish tacos are my absolute favourite.Upvote2Downvote
Fernando Gonzalez SaiffeAugust 17, 2014Ok. I'm Mexican so take my word, this is an awesome taco place with good vibes. Beef, pork and fish tacos are really good. Just be ready to wait a loooong time for a tableUpvote2Downvote- Everything on the menu is amazing! My favourites are the ox tongue taco, crispy prawn in betel leaf. The guac is delicious when available. Pork belly is also worth a try.Upvote1Downvote
- Tariq HossenbuxAugust 19, 2014Always a wait here but it's worth it . The tacos are on another level compared to anything else out there in Ottawa. Small but very tasty. The steak was marinated so deliciously!Upvote2Downvote
MaxApril 1, 2016Take out window for lunch time. About everything is awesome and fresh. One of the trending restaurant in Ottawa.Upvote1Downvote
Chris SoueidanAugust 18, 2015Best selection of tacos and Mexican tapas food around. Alcoholic drinks are awesome and so is the Tekate beer, my personal fave.
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Adam James RealtyJune 3, 2017The Chorizo Crispy Taco is out of this world! One of the best tacos I have had in recent memory! Outstanding!!
UpvoteDownvote- Poppy VAugust 7, 2014Everything is phenomenonal, if you can snag a seat. The tacos, the cocktails (the way is my favourite), the papaya salad, and especially the pork belly.Upvote1Downvote
grandtheftamyFebruary 18, 2016fish tacos were the best thing i ate in ottawa! 🌮 the japanese eggplant taco (basically a veggie version of the fish taco) was also great.UpvoteDownvote
Erik N.August 6, 2014Make sure you get there early, line ups are crazy but the food is amazing. Don't skip be put off by the of tongue taco, it's prob the best one!UpvoteDownvote
linnieJanuary 4, 2015There's a reason why there is always a huge lineup outside of this place. Amazing cocktails and eclectic, novel food. It's worth the wait!Upvote1Downvote
Jay SmidtOctober 15, 2014The tacos are of course awesome, but don't forget the other items in the menu like the shrimp dumplings or the amazing pork belly!UpvoteDownvote
Will RobertsonOctober 8, 2014BEST TACOS. Going to come back to Ottawa just to come here again. The Toronto taco spots could learn a thing or two from these guys.UpvoteDownvote
$4 handmade and fresh soft tacos, served to go! Makes a welcome change from ending a night out with an ESD poutine or a schawarma.Upvote1Downvote
Have the Green Papaya salad with the Salt & Pepper Squid. Best combo of flavours. Top it off with a Beau's or a Gin & Tonic for your whistle wetter.Upvote1Downvote
HinaDecember 14, 2015The takeout window is cash only. Make sure you get here about 20 minutes before they open for dinner at 5pm as it tends to get filled up pretty quickly.UpvoteDownvote- Yue DongApril 4, 2016All the tacos are very good! Also pepper calamari is one of the best in town. The portions are quite small thoughUpvote1Downvote
MichaelAugust 4, 2017Good ox tongue and vegetarian tacos! Super tender meat, a bit pricey per taco but nice to tryUpvoteDownvote
Eric St-CyrSeptember 19, 201310$ for a drink and Weezer's "blue" album at an ear shattering decibel, which ironically costs 8.99$ at most record shops. Luckily everybody there is well equipped with a sense of irony.Upvote1Downvote- jstnjnprrApril 10, 2023The El Fuego pairs perfectly with the Green Papaya Salad. It’s almost like they were made for each other.UpvoteDownvote
- mayoJuly 4, 2013Fish tacos are lightly battered & come with a lovely chipotle mayonnaise. Beef tacos are real, shredded beef - not hamburger.Upvote1Downvote
Sang Hwa LeeFebruary 19, 2014Just like the album, adored by hipsters and legitimately good! Ox tongue and cocktails; just do it.UpvoteDownvote
Comparisons are odious, I acknowledge that- but these Tacos blow Taco Lot out of the water. Try the Lamb!Upvote7Downvote
Mara MateNovember 15, 2017I like the El Fuego cocktail, the crispy fish taco, an the ox tongue taco.UpvoteDownvote
Derek KitchenJune 2, 2013must try the bourbon sour, and you are lucky indeed if the beef tongue tacos are on the menu. PerfectionUpvoteDownvote
The vegetarian taco is not on the inside menu, but it's always eggplant and always awesome.Upvote1Downvote
The 'Salt & Pepper Squid' was killer; pair it with some tacos and you're set for the night.UpvoteDownvote
Margaret SohnJuly 12, 2015Super good for late night eats. Fish tacos and Tequila sours are 💥UpvoteDownvote
JonDecember 6, 2014Late night tacos are great and the free Mexican hot chocolate was good too.UpvoteDownvote
Great cocktails, normally. Keep an eye out for the guy who shakes the crap out of them and stick to the cheap bar rails.Upvote5Downvote
Eric BenchimolSeptember 16, 2020Best taco place (and maybe best restaurant) in Ottawa!UpvoteDownvote
M-A GougeonSeptember 2, 2013The fish taco was amazing, but the Ox tongue not so much! It is also very well priced!UpvoteDownvote
Don't ask questions. Sit down, order up, get a drink down and eat up. Hands down the leader of Elgin.UpvoteDownvote
frederic boulangerJuly 23, 2013You got to try the beef taco, the shrimp pot dumbings, yes dumplings!Upvote1Downvote
- My high score is 886k. If you beat it, post a photo. I will do the same next time.Upvote3Downvote
Nicholas AmottJuly 1, 2014"Don't Be a Dick"...this sign should be mandatory at every store. Ever. Established.
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- Tue–Fri
- Noon–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 5:30 PM–2:00 AM
(613) 422-2800
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