Reviews of Tres Carnales Taqueria (Restaurant)

helly :D

Always great food! Service was awesome and the guacamole was fab.

Priya Shah

Ordered on skip and was impressed with fresh ingredients and great flavours.

G’azih Sah (G'azih Sah)

Always love eating here, the food is so tasty!

Billy Costanza

Meal type

Adam Nichols

Incredible authentic food that is all made in house! The quality is amazing, the food all tastes fresh and the staff are very knowledgeable about the menu and outgoing! Tacos were delicious, impressive portions as well. Hands down best taco joint in edmonton.

Connor Aitch

Birria queso tacos were really good. Portions are huge , prices are on the high side , but expected for downtown. Guacamole is one off for sure. Fresh tortilla chips.

JeaNFrancoiS Irisch-Mercier

One of the top taco places in Edmonton. Super nice environment but it might be hard to find a parking dog near the restaurant. I ordered Carne Asada and Pollo Al Poblano and they are so delicious. The pickled carrots and the green dipping sauce are so unique and they go well with the tacos. Highly recommend

Ismael Ghemraoui

Very good service. Friendly and helpful staff. Really enjoyed the chips and Guacamole and Quesadillas Pollo a la Poblana. Very tasty!

David Suescun

Unbelievably delicious and such a great vibe in the restaurant. The hostess came right out to greet us and explained the whole menu before we ordered. We had salsa and chips and fish tacos, so delicious and we enjoyed every bite. Thanks you to everyone at Tres Carnales for such a good meal and welcoming atmosphere!!

Sam Oshry

usually love this place! never disappoints. except for today. we went in and got out usual but we also saw that they had birria tacos and tortilla soup on the menu for a special. we love both, have tried multiple tortilla soups and birria tacos from different restaurants. i don’t understand cause you make everything else so good. except those. the birria broth had no flavour leaving the meat that cooked in the broth with no flavour. aswell as the tortilla soup was the BIGGEST let down. just watery tomato soup. not like ANY other tortilla soup we’ve tried. seemed like there was no chiles at all and barely any flavour aswell. everything else was great and tons of flavour.

Cristian Jiménez

Very friendly staff and hostess. Helped us pick vegetarian and vegan options . She customized our order to accommodate our taste. Kid friendly and clean Following precautions due to current pandemic Clean washrooms

Scott Carleton

A small cafe with a cool, lively atmosphere. Perfect for chilling with friends on a summer evening with beer and tacos.

Tomas Hernandez

They don't let you mix different tacos. They have to be ordered in groups of 4 - which is something really odd!

Sina Dibaji

I have been to this place for many years and keep loving the food !

Kryzia Abacan

Thank you for the taco tray. What an amazing way to try your restaurant. The packaging was ideal. Thank you very very very much. The meats were fantastic and the condiments were amazing. What a satisfying meal :) I love the take home meal ideas and will keep checking back for new specials to pick up for home.

Samantha Mitchell

Incredibly delicious food, and great value. I've been in person several times and always loved it, but this last weekend wanted to host a party and ordered food for pick up. After a 45 minute drive it was still hot thanks to their packaging, and everyone raved about the tacos and nachos. I ordered for 10 adults, and we all ate lots the first night, and most of us ate it again the day after. It won't taste more authentic than this without going to Mexico! Thanks everyone for making my weekend!

Samara Drewe

Great place with friendly staff and amazing food. Pollo A La Valentina (chicken tacos) were amazing. Great flavors and serving size. Lupita Michelada was nice too. Highly recommend this place and will definitely go there again.

Eat Drink World

Relaxing and casual setting, friendly staffs, tacos are freshly made, very tasty. Good food, good price. A great place to go after work.

D K2

Good meal. Good atmosphere. Felt very authentic Mexican, and the food was a good mix of flavours. My only real issue was is was a bit more expensive I was expecting due to small portion sizes. (I normally benchmark a meal around $20/person, this place was around $28/person as we had to order 6 dishes for 4 people.) definitely a good pick though

Joni Cheung

One of my personal favorites when it comes to Mexican food in Edmonton. Authentic flavors and is definitely dangerous for my wallet. Staff are passionate about what they do. If you're able to catch quesabirria tacos on their daily specials, make sure you try it!

Boarder4Life

It was good I would of gave it a 5 start but the tortillas for the tacos where cold. I should know because am Mexican and I know what a taco should feel and taste other then that the torta was good.

Adam Tundak

What a great experience! Precautions are taken with Covid-19, food was incredible (we had the taco share plate special) and service was wonderful. Ordering process was explained and we were made to feel welcome. Can definitely recommend eating here!

Andrew Gulya

Usually love this place and was looking forward to showing it to my girlfriend while we were in town for the night. We called ahead because it was Dec. 27th and wasn’t sure if they’d be open. We were told that they’d be closing before 8pm (it was 6pm), so we made our way over quickly (6:20pm) . We were “greeted” at the door by “we’re closing soon”. Cool, thanks, we literally just called. The food here is definitely still awesome but the service is terrible and gives you the impression that they have better things to do. Such a shame.

G N Baker

Meal type

Ross Ying

After all the hype of this place I was expecting more. Love the atmosphere, really dig that. I had the beef quesadillas, not bad, but not great. Worth the visit? I'd say. Going to go back for the pork next time.

Janvi Kapur

They served great tacos here. I tried (and I don't know the exact names they have for these on their menu) the chicken, pork shoulder and steak tacos. Of the three I think the steak tacos were the best and they come with a spicy and flavourful sauce. All of the tacos were good though. A bit of a messy eat but I think tacos always are. The ordering is a bit awkward, you order at the front and then go sit at a table where a server will bring your order to you. At the end you also go up to pay on your own, a server will not bring you your check. But this is not an issue, I just didn't know going my first time. Overall I rate the restaurant based on the food which was good. Also, not open on Sunday so don't make the trip down there then.

Cooper Le

I ordered through uber eats. Enchiladas were really good and great portion size. I am disappointed with the side of guacamole. I heard it was good but not today. It is super mushy and mainly taste like onions. I am a fan of guac but I won't be eating this one. And forgot my cutlery. I would reorder the enchiladas.

Bryce Bowness

Absolutely loved eating here. Had one of the chicken quesadillas, beef tacos, and fish tacos. The service was welcoming, friendly, and quick. I would go back here in a heartbeat next time me and my family are in Edmonton. The atmosphere is vibrant and is rated one of the top ten restaurants in the city.

Dylan P

Service

Adetoyese Oyedun

tacos don't get more authentic than this! great staff, awesome atmosphere and delicious food. i think id definitely come up here for my next taco fix! The place is very tastefully decorated with mexican art and the food prepared by authentic mexican cooks. definitely worth a visit.

Courtesy “KingCourtesy420” Raven

Dine in

Megan Kleckner

Nice place lots of decor and Mexican themes. Was pretty busy in the afternoon. First impression didn't know if we were to seat ourselves or order up front. Got a number and took a seat. Different variety of seating arrangements from couches to short tables. The menu is only at the front and was bit confused as to what appetizers there were because the other half of the menu was on Spanish. We ordered chips and salsa for an appetizer and they very delicious. Baked in house and had this sweet taste to them. I ordered the fish tacos and they were alright. I didn't taste any zing in the fish itself which was disappointing. The guacamole i think it was also didn't have a taste to it either, neutral and a bit sour taste. I like how they have special ordered beer from the alley cat brewery. Music was very loud.

Griffin Swanson

Good service, delicious food.

Webguy Aguirre

Tacos were amazing. Staff was courteous, explained how to ordered and pay. Food was out in no time and it was fairly busy. I have nothing negative to say.

Shree G

The place was really busy in lunch hours... The food were delicious as well as looked home made... The chicken tortilla we're amazing... We also tried fish and pork...

Todd Lamoureux

Excellent service, and very fast! Great fish tacos ????

Genegie B

Dinner

C Roaquin

The food was average at best. Their burritos were packed full of only meat and lacked flavour and product. Their guacamole tasted bland and their salsa was more of a pico de gallo. Honestly embarrassing how High the prices were.

Trina Lo

It was our first time at Tres Carnales and it was fantastic from the moment we walked in. You are greeted quickly and the menu is explained. The atmosphere is relaxing and has the Mexican vibe you enjoy with the music. We literally sat down and our margaritas and tacos arrived to the table within 5 minutes. Tacos, margaritas and staff were wonderful. I look forward to returning.

Naomi Laliberte

Dinner

Dipan Das

Fast service and clean place. As for the food, great tasting dishes and affordable price.

Andrew Wiebe

Taco platter was a hit for our party. Always authentic and yummy

Okabib Dixon

Absolutely delicious! Best fish tacos I had in a while! Great ambiance too.. You surprised me Edmonton!

Jason Le

Excellent taco joint. Great for out of towners like myself. We had the chicken thighs and tacos al pastor, both were awesome but I think the al pastor was better. It was equal parts smokey and juicy. We also had chips and salsa. A heads up: the salsa is somewhat spicy and the chips were very salty (I don't like super salty chips, but my friend does). The staff is great and recommended some local bars to check out. Kudos to them. ???? When you walk in, be prepared: you will be confused. We were told by the staff that it's one of those places where you order, then pick a seat, then they bring the food to you. When we went they told us we were going to be brought to a table--even after we were told to choose a seat. Not a big deal, but the recommended protocol is to order and sit down. That said, there is not a lot of seating and it was pretty packed for a Wednesday night.

Justine Mae

Rode the Lime scooters here after a round of golf. Red snapper tacos were phenomenal! We ordered the potato things (papas fritas) that everyone raves about, but they weren't really my jam (not a big potato fan). We also had their new creation which was some sort of pork filled hard taco wrapped in a soft taco with cheese and then dipped in a broth. It was tasty but I found it kind of one dimensional. All meat and cheese and grease, and I would have liked something a little fresher. I bet this would be great for a hangover! The food was solid! Our server was great and accommodated us moving around their patio looking for sunshine. I'll definitely come again.

Sunny Ho

Have always loved this place. We picked up the Taco Kit the other night in celebration of my late father, and it was spectacular and enough for two full meals for two. Very friendly staff as well.

Eric Larocque

Great tacos! Mushroom quesadillas are soooooo good, juicy and cheesy ????????????????????????Definitely one of the best taco places in Edmonton ????????

Pamela Funk

Hip and casual place with a limited menu. We ordered the mushroom quesidila and chicken torta. They basically only serve tortas, quesidilas and tacos. The food was really good and flavorful. It filled us up but didnt make us feel stuffed and heavy which was good. Didnt have many options for desserts. Parking in this area is pretty expensive though.

freda so

This place has the absolute best tacos and a comfortable seating area with cool decor. The service was lacking on my visit though. I'm visiting from out of town, so this was my first time here. The cashier got agitated when I asked a few questions about the menu, yet no one was behind me in line. The server forgot to bring my drink too. My food arrived first. Again, the food is a 5-star, but because of the poor service, I give it a 3!

Randy V

Lunch

Ken Iwaasa

Just ordered for pickup for the first time - BEST tacos I've had not in Mexico. Portions are massive for the prices and the quality was AMAZING. We got the taco platter and a chicken burrito! Pescado (fish) tacos were 12/10 and and the Al Pastor were 10/10! Chicken burrito was also awesome but I'm really all for the tacos! Service was great, and polite and will definitely be coming back! :)

Zack Currie

Awesome setup. Long line when I got there but short wait. Awesome food and drinks, very cool atmosphere. I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food but this was a pleasant surprise! Definitely a great experience, mostly due to the outstanding service!

Trena Kraft

Incredibly friendly service. I didn't know what I wanted nor how to order. The ladies at the till were patient with me and made several awesome suggestions. The Tacos are some of the best I have EVER had, and I've been to Mexico/Arizona/New Mexico. And the prices won't break the bank. Fair pricing for incredible food? Best Mexican place in Downtown Edmonton by FAR!

Timothy McBride

tacos were delicious, the decoration of the place really makes you feel somewhere in Mexico

Eluvier Acosta

The vegan taco is amazing, but surprisingly filling! The guacamole is also great!

Jeremy Salisbury

Came here with my mom each got the platter of 6 tacos one of each kind and tortilla chips with guacamole and cheesy beans dip flavors were wonderful and nice little spot definitely worth checking out and just under 20 bucks for all 6 tacos filling and delicious

Salvatore Paternostro

Lunch

Kathleen Denman

Their tacos are definitely authentic and i'd go back here again. Stopped in for lunch one day and will be back again soon. It's nice to be taken back to mexico while living in the far north.

Stephanie McFarland

Incredibly fast service. Got met at the door and was asked if it was our first time there, it was, got a quick into how to order, that was good. Food was excellent. Staff excellent. Just want to add that seating is limited, and staff tends to circle around your table too much trying to push you out after you eat. So if your looking for a place to catch up and have drinks go somewhere else, if your looking for a great in and out restaurant and great tacos this is your spot.

Ileana Perez

Service

Tiffany Tjia

Super fast service, food is good considering the fast that it is but not really authentic Mexican. The atmosphere is really nice with awesome Mexican items, they have their own beer which is actually pretty good. Perfect option for when you want something fast but elaborated in a cool ambiance

Erik Sukstorf

They just need to change the size of the tacos and that's it, nothing else. Everything else in this palace is perfect, taste, attention, food and music.

Justine T

This was our first visit and it was fantastic, even with Covid-19 considerations. The staff were friendly and explained the menu and offerings. They cleaned and disinfected diligently. The tacos were very good, lots of flavor, lots of meat. I've had other tacos that were mostly veggies/cabbage, but these had so much meat o almost couldn't close them (not a bad thing). They were very accommodating of gluten and dairy intolerances as well.

Yadira Lopez

Great atmosphere of the Mexican with modern twist theme. The layout is like fast food where you pay first, but others may expect to be a sit down establishment. We were greeted and oriented on the process, so that was a plus. We ordered Cochinita pibil tacos, pescado tacos and guacamole y totopos. All of them were great, strong flavors with the exception of the guacamole as some may find it mild or lack in seasoning, but I prefer that taste for balance. The portions may appear small, but it was enough to fill me but not 95% full. I recommend it and overall, I would go back and try again.

C Willier

Honestly, this place is one of my all time fav places to eat. Easily one of the most delicious and authentic tasting taco restaurants you can experience in Edmonton, staff is always friendly, food comes quick, and its ALWAYS delicious. If you're hankerin' for some Hispanic deliciousness, this place has you MORE than covered!

Juan Carlos Reyes

Their elote was incredible! So juicy it hit the sneeze guard with each bite ???? Tacos and salsas that made our night right and outta sight aight!!

Arket Sim

First time having a taco other than some fast food stuff. Upon arrival I didn't know I had to order upfront so I just asked for their populars. They recommended the Pescado (fish) and Carne Asada (beef). Fish tacos were pretty good. They were nice and crispy on the outside, and cooked perfectly. I wasn't too crazy about the beef one but it wasn't bad.. Probably wouldn't be my go to taco though. The tacos had a pretty good serving of meat and toppings, so it was hard to attack, but I'm not complaining. The Valentina hot sauce goes well with the tacos too. I will probably return to try some other tacos like the pork belly my friend suggested. (She said it was very good) Overall it is a pretty good place, and the prices were fair.

Charmon Balcom

Best assortment of flavourful classics, tacos, enchiladas and burritos. The portions are small but packed with flavour, which entices you to try the next thing on the menu. Seasoned perfectly and the condiments give it that extra wow factor. Definitely will be coming back.

Tathiana Xavier

(Pictured: Carne Asada Tacos) The Tres Carnales Taqueria is a local delight, nestled in a tucked away, but still very relevant location just off Jasper Ave. Looking for an excellent blend of ingredients, combined to create an authentic taste? This would be the place.

Diana Tan

BEST PLACE EVER!!! You walk in and you know this place will be amazing with how the staff communicate with each other and their guests! They have the best chicken tacos and the manager there is amazing! Such a wonderful lady with a beautiful soul! I highly recommend people to check it out!

Michael Ramesh

Finally tried this place! Love the decor. A mix of fast food/dine in. Great hospitality from Nana and staff! Great tasting food! Everything is homemade. Guac and chips are addictive!

Ashley Kwan

Definitely something different. Service was fast and the staff are super attentive. Food tasted good but was a little reserved. I feel like the flavors could be a little more bold. Just seemed like it was toned back a little. Otherwise awesome experience nice little place tucked away in downtown Edmonton.

CooKdLetter J

Good service, with some out of this world chicken tacos! Had a great touch of everything and it was probably some of the best food I've had in a restaurant. Poritions were a little small but If you ordered more or as you go it was still competitive pricing. Only thing I didn't like was the music was a little too loud and that you had to order the food before you sit down which I found very strange as there are no sit down order menus for drinks or food.

Carlos Burgueno

Total trash. I am not the type to make bad reviews, but this was so poor, I had to. If I could rate 0 stars I would! Extremely poor value, and hair in MULTIPLE meals! Oil dripping soaked, TINY tortillas with a bit of shredded meat, 2 thin slices of radish and a side plastic cup of white onions... I called to complain and asked to speak with an owner and they didn’t come back to the phone or care to call me back. POOR VALUE! Should be ashamed of themselves. Close down for everyone’s sake. Waste of $88 for 15 trash tacos/quesadillas. Nothing labelled when it arrived, and they wanted a restaurant tip, a driver tip, and an Uber eats surcharge... WASTE OF $$ and FIRE WHOEVER’S NOT WEARING A FU$&IN HAIRNET!!

Flloyd Noronha

Delicious tacos and great ambience! Just wish you could mix and match your order.

Nigel Seaton

Apart from the food, one of my favorite aspects is the excellent service. Everyone is friendly and helpful.

Joel KJ

Best tacos in Edmonton!! Love their fish tacos ????

Enricka Julien

Hostess gave a detailed explication of the menu and specials. Orders were fast and a huge variety of tequila. The taco player is a high recommendation.

Jeff G

I was here for a lunch chat with a senior colleague and first time at the location. Love the tacos. Although i requested for chili but was not chili enough for me. Nice experience. Staff was friendly and courteous throughout the stay. You also pay after meal and they offered table service.

Filip Nowak

Came for their 10th Year Anniversary. Fish tacos were on point and probably the best I had in a while. It was crowded but vibrant. However...I was dissapointed at the lack of Latin music. Where was the Reggaeton, the Dembow, the Salsa atleast? All I saw were 2 dudebro DJs blasting some horrible disco house funk BS. Never coming back to your events if this happens again. Hire some local latino DJs to provide actual entertainment.

Lucio Oliveira

Their fish tacos were just great, tasty and a good portion. My friend also enjoyed their Cochinita Pibil Tacos. Nice atmosphere, kind staff. I would come back to try other items on the menu.

Eugenia M

Good but expensive. Ordered 2 tacos and guac an chips and the bill was a surprise to say the least. Not to mention $9 for a Modelo (a pretty regular priced beer from Mexico) is just way too much. Music was almost uncomfortably loud. Staff is very friendly though and the decor is cool.

Nathan Goertz

This place is absolutely amazing! Their tacos are super tasty and the fresh juice is so refreshing. We had several types of tacos and my favourite so far is the Pescado (classic fish tacos). The environment is great, all the graffiti, frames and music brings you straight to Mexico. Will definitely return and recommend.

Karim Flores

These are the best tacos I've had in Canada. Almost cant tell the difference from good tacos in Mexico. Highly recommend.

sean tseng

Great service, food (so tasty!!) and atmosphere

Mark Blemings

Food is delicious and the service is friendly! The music is a bit too loud but it is definitely a trendy place to grab a bite to eat!

Adaline Kohler

They have Edmonton's best fish tacos!

Dylan Waldron

Had such a great experience at Tres tonight. The service was absolutely amazing. The waitress added such charm by offering a free sample of the salsas and of course a shot of tequila. We sampled the Pork, Beef and Chicken tacos and loved every bite. I highly recommend Tres if your downtown at anytime. Also thanks for the free map to walk to the Oilers game tonight!

Kris Lee

The place used to be better now the food it is really bad and it is more expensive. Definitely I won't come back I used to visit it very often but I think this place is done now. Really bad experience and overpricing.

Emil Yim

Dine in

Steve F.

Maybe we just got (very) unlucky with our order, but we were genuinely confused when the food showed up. The Carnitas Burrito is described as "crisp yet tender pork." In actuality, it looked like boiled cat food with canned beans. The quesadillas were greasy with no filling other than some, what seemed like, store bought prepackaged shredded cheese and a few pieces of really salty chicken. Disappointing to say the very least. I'm pretty forgiving with Mexican food cause I like it so much, but ... yeah.

Max Dillon - Travis

Good food overall. Great flavours and tacos were generously filled. Sangria came in a nice large glass! Fun vibes, great service (fast and friendly) and outdoor seating available as well. Would come back!

Lisl Barnes

Excellent Mexican food with bright and colorful decor. Service is helpful, but between that of full service and fast casual. Stands repeating - the food is incredible and filling, and quite low in price as well.

Alan Parry

Great food, great value. Everything was fresh and tasty! Highly recommend.

Rose Gazelle Alavi Toussi

Amazing experience and food! The restaurant is "high quality casual" if that makes any sense. :) Right after you enter the store, an employee greets you and asks if you've been there before. If not, they explain how the menu and everything works. If you choose to sit down, you'll be served by very friendly servers! Advice: if you're there with a group of 4-5 people, I would recommend ordering different items and share them. Everything that we had ordered (beef, pork, fish, etc.) were first-rate.

Christina Lister

Dine in

Sandra Spencer

10/10 for consistency. Its rare to find such hidden gems that always deliver the same excellent standard of food and friendly service. I would recommend this establishment to anyone. If you haven't already tried it. You are missing out!

Phoenix Martin

Meal type

Lauren Jarvis

Came here in the summer and it was a great time. Tacos were delicious, and service was fast. I kind of like the causal idea of ordering at the till and then waiting for the food. I like the vibe of the place, it is super chill and welcoming. For a casual night out this this a great pick. Excellent beer ????

Linh B.

I had the quesadillas de al pastor! It was really flavourful and the sauce was unique also. The quality makes up for the price. Edit had the beef braised version and just as tasty.

Kelty Coburn

Pretty close to Mexican Street Food taste ???????? Really nice service, nice place, quick service... the only suggestion to them is the parking, we always have a hard time finding a place to park, other than that is worth the effort tho.

Ellen Fung

This place is awesome we sat down to have a drink before the hockey game and had some amazing tacos, good tequila and the service was great. We met the owner and talked with him for a bit, he was really cool very nice guy. This place is the spot of you want some top notch Mexican influenced food this place is the bomb! -the Yellowknife couple

Kevin K

A bit overrated. Nice concept and ambiance but ive had better mexican food. The bread gets all moist if you dont eat quick enough...Big and nice portion!

Ricardo

Amazing food, awesome staff and cool area in the downtown. Worth the trip!

Cole Hofstra

The food was amazing, I didn’t give it a 5 because the staff wasn’t as friendly as they could of been. It wasn’t busy when I went to eat. Overall all the tacos were delicious and I love this place

Hamilton Hernandez

Tres Carnales is my go-to taco place downtown. Whether you’re going for a quick bite at lunch, or having a more leisurely dinner, it’s got great food at reasonable prices, and the food is pretty quick. There can be a bit of a line depending on when you go (there are lots of offices around for the lunchtime rush, and it’s fairly close to Rogers Place in case there’s an event on there), but it usually goes fairly fast. The staff are friendly and helpful with recommendations.

Sanhita Pal

Awesome place to grab some quality tacos! Not too many options for drinks though.

Spencer Zelman

Tres Carnages I have walked by this place countless times, but never thing to stop by because I thought It was a bar. I Googled it the other day and found it was restaurant and decided to try it today. Walking through the front doors your easily guide to the front counter to order. they have menus hanging down, that are busy making it hard to order from. Your able to sit down at one of the many tables inside or on the patio when it's open. This place is also great for take out. The way it works is you pick from one of the several proteins they have and then either as tacos, tortas or quesadillas. Along with a side and something to drink. Overall a Great place to come for something quick or friends.

Abhishek Naik

Food is amazing, I'm always there for their tacos and chips specifically. Their meats change quite frequently so there's always something new to try. The service is fast and to the point which I appreciate. When I visited again a couple days back, there doesn't appear to be any AC, so summer goers take that into account! But I would definitely recommend.

Devon Aaroe

Delicious papas fritas which are fried chunks of potatoes with queso fresco sauce. Think of it as a spicy Mexican poutine. The Al pastor tacos I had were a bit dry. It needed something more that I couldn't put my finger on. However this is just my opinion. The passion fruit juice was incredible though. I wish it was unlimited. All in all a pretty fun date night.

Keith Tweed

Came here with my guard down. And was really blown away with the food. Had the Carne Asada Quesadillas and now I feel like every time I've had Quesadillas has been a lie. Definitely check this place out

Doug Podzun

Best tacos since Mexico! Guac was excellent, salsa was a bit disappointing to me. Tortillas are fantastic can definitely tell their fresh. Margaritas were awesome, will definitely not hesitate to eat here again! Would definitely like to see Arrachera on the menu ????

Nivesh Aggarwal

Had a great lunch with delicious taco platter and beverages - fun atmosphere and kind service! Well done.

Slava Y

I'm so glad a friend recommended this place to me, it's was first timing eating Mexican food and I loved it. I can wait to go back again. Great customer service, delicious food and interesting decor.

Kelly Tam

I tried the pescado, al pastor, and the carne con chile tacos. The pescado was the best. The sauce is everything. I’ve been told that the al pastor as a quesadilla is superior to the tacos, but I’ve never tried it myself We also went for the Takeout Taco Tray to save ~$7, but I didn’t realize we’d have to assemble our own tacos. I wish they had added that in the description. Wasn’t impressed.

Geoffrey Bishop

Just get the beef sandwich and ask them to cut it in half.....trust me. Once you've devoured the first half you'll contemplate your life. Before you know it your wearing a sombrero singing in a mariachi band.

Cristian Novak

What a great find. Excellent and authentic high quality Mexican food. Slow cooked, spicy and intense flavours mark this restaurant as a must see. But, you must be prepared for high energy, upbeat music, and some shared spaces. Service was super fast. I had the Carne Asada tacos and I'm still licking my lips. Five small tacos served with meat, onion, and cilantro with sides of lime and carrots. I also had Guacamole and chips which were great. All were done with a local food and flavour. Sustainability being a value. Highly recommended.

Amreen Babujee

Guacamole is awful, all salsas are not very good, tacos de carne asada are medium, aphmosphere is ok, some nice touches with pictures, workers are friendly but are unable to customize an order, overall I wouldn't recommend.

Arthur

Food taste good, but u gotta assemble it yourself. The menu board said 4 tacos come in the fish taco set, but I only received 3 ????. It wasn't worth driving back to the store to pick up one more taco. A very forgettable experience ????

Mariana CasBau

Very authentic-ish Mexican food. Great margaritas... "make sure you get mango ones" (melissa)

Lynn

Delicious tacos! And I'm sure everything else is fantastic. I had the carnitas tacos and a margarita and it was just enough food for a light snack.

Cristina Castrejon

The food here is very good. I hope they expand or open up another location soon as the place is packed every time I go.

D Barg

Excellent tacos! They seem pretty authentic and are packed with flavour. The food is also ready very quickly.

Eh-meh

Service

Jason Brown

Stayed at the bar for the happy hour. Great food and service.

C. Brandon

We had chicken tacos and steak torta (forgot the Mexican name!). Both were amazing! Can’t recommend it more!

Julie Lucas

Amazing service. Speedy food, great drinks. OH!! I forgot to mention, The food is bloody amazing. Single handedly the best tacos in Edmonton.

Kris .V

Not family friendly. Worst service. We dined in with my wife and my 3 year old son today and we brought food from outside for my son because he cant eat any of the food in Tres carnales. My wife was feeding my son as soon as we got there and 2 servers saw them while they get our order. Halfway through our meal the owner Jessica said we cant eat food from outside. I said theres not a single sign in the restaurant and if they told us prior to ordering we could’ve left. I pleaded to the Owner a couple of times because my son is really hungry but the owner said no and she said that “any restaurant wont allow you to do that” In fact this is the only place that we went to that didn’t allowed us. Cactus club,OEB etc allowed us. Poor customer service. Jessica the owner has no consideration. They let us order then kick us out. Very unprofessional. If I can give 0 stars I would.

Joy Chahal

For the tl;dr, you need to try this place. Beware of my photos, the lighting is relaxing, but not photo friendly. My girlfriend had the idea for us to brave the cold Edmonton walk to check out this place--mexican food is a favorite of ours. As we journed down to the resutrant I began to doubt our idea: too cold to walk for any food. However, my first bite changed my mind. This place was more than worth the cold walk. The service was excellent: fast, timely, informative, and polite. The food was excellent, well seasoned, well plated, and had an awesome texture; albeit it did not taste made to order, but that is to be expected. The atmosphere was great, awesome art, diverse seating, good music, and perfect lighting--albeit not great for photos. The price point was perfect: three drinks, mango; an app with an extra dip, Guac; two orders of tacos, Al Pastor and Pollo A La Valentina; and a 15 per cent tip, which came to 60 bucks. The only complaint was they did not have any horchata out, but the mango jus was great. I can easily say that we will be back again.

Jerek Leprem

Just get the beef sandwich and ask them to cut it in half.....trust me. Once you've devoured the first half you'll contemplate your life. Before you know it your wearing a sombrero singing in a mariachi band.

Izaak Koolman

Love the food here! Very filling and very tasty. Check it out!

Ryan Cuillerier

We just spent $80 at Tres Carnales via a local food courier. They forgot half our order. We were left still feeling hungry. Trust me when i say these ingredient costs are next to nothing. Their Prices are absurd. Taste is OK. as a fellow, Latin America, i am very very disappointed. Do not order. Get your bang for your buck elsewhere.... sincerely, an Edmonton foodie.

C

I got a gift card from work for this place, so we ordered some beef tacos and cheesy fries for take out. The drive home was ~10 minutes. When we opened the food when we got home the tortillas were soggy and almost falling apart, the beef was dry like sawdust and unflavorful, and the cheesy fry dish was soggy and pathetic. I got through one taco before calling it quits and throwing the rest away.

Garron Norman

The ambiance is pretty cool, but the music volume was a bit loud (and they were playing hip hop in Spanish, which I love). Food wise, we got the vegetarian mushrooms and vegan cauliflower, the vegan option was a bit burned, but both were tasty. I would add another vegan/vegetarian option with legumes. Service was very good :)

Carlos Lopez

Definitely recommend the fish tacos! They are SO GOOD! My one complaint is that the restaurant is pretty small so it can be difficult to find seating. I recommend going at slower times.

gia chanel lee

I am sad to say that although the food is good, i have to rate them 2 stars. The taste is pretty good but the portion sizes are too small for the price. They do authentic mexican tacos well but I always feel like i never get my money’s worth. They also should expand their hours of operation, being a downtown location and only open for 8 hours a day and closed one day. I always find them closed when i crave their food

Alexandra W

Wish they had more vegetarian options here. But the ones they did had were hella tasty!

Alex Prince

Delicious!! Diverse menu with options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. The mushroom and queso topping was surprisingly flavourful for how simple the dish sounded. Servers were friendly and welcoming. This restaurant is worth a try if you’re ever in the area!

Pat Wheele

My go to for Mexican food!!! The portions are small but very filling. The decorations and quality is unparalleled , take all my friends here :)

Sheri Walker

Meal type

Myles Marleau

Lunch

Xx Kx

What a cool venue! The decor and music really add to the vibe and let's be real. The food is AMAZING! They also have a great vegan option for anyone who is looking. 10/10 would go back!

Laurice Palma

Been on my list since I saw it on TV (You gotta eat here???) years ago. Happy I was able to try it on this trip to Edmonton. The Chile con carne tacos were fantastic.

Orsi Kertesz

Best spot, for tacos in the city. I always stop by for lunch when I can with a few of my colleagues and I have to say it never disappoints. I just wished they implemented some change in their to go orders. Like for example the pescado should be ventilated in the to go container that way it doesn't come out soggy. Other than that flavors are up to par!

jocercris

Bit pricey, but pretty darn worth it. Quesabirria was amazing. They have kinda gone downhill on their papa's fritas(potato starter), they didn't taste very good this time around. Definitely go for the tacos and the birria.

Aaron B

Really great tacos! The atmosphere is also really good. Would definitely go back! I wish they had some dessert options though.

Moiz Adamji

The tacos were some of the best we have had in Canada. What we did not like is that all of us got salsa with our tacos but our sons did not. I asked the waitress if we can get salsa for his and she replied that the tacos he ordered had the salsa mixed in. She refused to give us an extra tiny ramekin of salsa. So my wife and I had to share our (very little salsa) with him. The restaurant is beautiful also. Makes you feel like you are in an authentic Mexican taco stand with the zink corrugated ceiling.

Kiran G

We had some burritos and tacos To Go. We absolutely loved it. Also Melissa was very kind and made us wonderful Margaritas to enjoy with the food. You guys rock! ❤️

Lindsay Heckman

Awesome. Worth the wait in line. Not disappointed at all! These guys aren't afraid to smack your mouth with flavour. Wow. Great food, staff and service. Thanks! We'll be back.

susan mirabi

Fantastic place for mexican food! The al pastor torta was the best torta I have ever tasted in Canada. Will definately come back!

Lee San

Service

Amreen Chowdhury

The freshest most delicious Mexican food we've had. The friendly, comfortable atmosphere also appreciated.

Brian Lim

Dine in

Amy Delphin Amisi

Food is super good and portions are large. Had a bit of a mix up with an order through skip the dishes but the manager was very very helpful and corrected the mistake.

felix lee

Had both their pork tacos, by far the best tacos I have had in my life. Definetly a good spot for some food before any event at rogers place.

Melissa Suen

Got there very late.... very friendly staff! A bit pricey..left the place still hungry... I would have to go back early and give it a try before I could recommend the place. It was highly recommended by the hotel concierge. The beer was barely cold... that's one thing I didnt care for, but was appreciative they took care of me at the end of their working day with a big smile!!!

Justice Hemming

I had the carnitas burrito and tacos de pollo de Juarez delivered and the food was all amazing! I haven’t had Mexican food this good in a long time. I’ll definitely be eating here again ????

Anony Mous

The team at Tres helped us out with a staff lunch for 20 people. The food was amazing, you really can’t go wrong with any of there taco options. Thank you so much and I look forward to coming back soon !

Roselyn Gray

I've slept on this place for far too long. Absolutely stunning food. Exceptional wait staff. Decor is eclectic and properly thematic. Small and quaint. Decent pricing. Love it. Will be returning.

J M

So awesome. Best tacos I’ve had in Canada carne asada was great. The quesadillas are excellent. Excellent sauce and great flavour. Can’t recommend this place enough. So good. Small restaurant and it’s popular but definitely worth any wait you have.

JJ C

Super tasty tacos, literally the i had ate the most delicious tacos of my all time. Services of this place was quit good and staff are attentive too. Overall, amazing atmosphere. I would definitely come back. Love to recommend you!

Jeremy Dubois

Visited on Feb 20. Very delicious food. I ordered al pastor tacos and it was great. Only compliant is that the music was too loud.

CG

The food is awesome and very fresh but my only gripe is that I wished the portion size was bigger to justify the price they are charging

emma koch

Had no idea this little place existed! A friend of mine suggested we go there. Service was great! With social distancing in effect, only 3 couples could sit out on their bar style patio. Definitely worth the wait. We went there for lunch. Had their daily special, Gringa, and fish tacos (Pescado). Had their mango drink. Presentation was amazing! Food tasted great! Even had leftovers for next day's lunch. Would go again!

Bryce Delegarde

Amazing! Short wait when we arrived but very worth it. I had the pescado (fish, red snapper, VERY good) tacos, fiance had a torta (so big, my taste of it was good) and we shared the flautas con papa y queso to start. All the food was great, staff was amazingly friendly. A definite staple on any Edmonton trip for us!

Hun Sern Tan

Okay so there was a lot of hype about this place and I was very excited to try it. Having a gluten allergy I'm always up for tacos as it's one of those meals that makes you feel happy to the core. Now when I went I was so excited to have delicious dishes, and we ordered 1 chicken and 1 beef version to taste a little of everything. I was very disappointed with the portion sizes. The food was good, but it was such small portions in comparison to other mexican restaurants we have been to. I would have liked more, and truthfully may pass for something like Julio's when looking for my Taco fix.

David P

My all time favourite Mexican restaurant. Reasonable prices, and outstanding food. I have both picked up for take out, and dined in. Both were very enjoyable experiences. They have delicious tacos and guacamole. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for some great quality Mexican food.

Miranda Domoslai

Second time being here and the food is amazing!!!!!! Staff remembered me and is a absolute delight to be around. 5 star service with 5 star food

Kim

Walk in place your order at the front then have a seat and enjoy the Mexican vibe. Loved the music and the food and drinks.

Gregory Estienne

We ordered takeout. The food was delicious and quite different from the Mexican food we had before. Will definitely go back there.

tien huynh

The food is consistently on point every time I've ever been here. The pork tacos are particularly good if you like a bit of spice with your meal. The soups are also great. The seating inside is pretty limited so if you come on peak times be prepared to wait in a long line up and potentially not get a seat. Parking can be a pain in this area of downtown however there is a multilevel parking lot directly down the street for a cost. The atmosphere is trendy and cool. I would definitely recommend this place.

Victoria Fung

First time trying the place suggested by a co worker. Food was prompt after our drinks arrived. Awesome atmosphere

Amy Nicole Angodung

Was very happy with the meal, appreciated the good service, will be back.

Victor Calderin

The staff was really helpful and friendly. Tacos were very good. However, there are a few areas for improvement. I wish you could mix and match the tacos, you have to order 4 of one kind. The sauces/salsas on the tacos could be better. Lastly, a full bar would be a great addition. Try the papas fritas, so delicious!

Michael Shaw

Good decent place to hangout for lunch with collegues.

K.

Wow. Had the brisket special and it was spectacular. Service was fast, food was fantastic, and the prices are reasonable considering the quality of the product. Love the vibe. The music made me want to dance and then eat more food! I will most definitely be back.

Billy Loh

Heaven. The tacos here are incredible. I wish I could buy an apartment that was located directly above it so I could install a pulley system and order tacos directly to my room on the daily. Guacamole is fresh cause we all know that the guac needs to be fresh right?! If you are downtown, check this gem out!

Brad Olson

Meal type

Delores Leonard

Great food, great staff and an overall wonderful experience! We tried the fish tacos (so good!) and the daily burrito special for lunch and my husband who is a authentic Mexican/Latin American food lover is still full and is planning his return. I highly recommend this place!

K S

I have to admit, I was extremely disappointed that I couldn’t mix and match tacos. However the fish tacos I got were super tasty, the place had a great vibe and music. So overall a win for Edmonton.

Tam

A must try! Tasty, fast and fresh. I had guisado de pollo and loved them (especially the side of pickled carrots).

Alajiah Bell

Tacos and Tequila!! What more could you want? Beer, you say? Their in house Cerveza is out of this world. Gives Corona an easy run for its money!! Wish I could get them in store.

DAS ISGOOD

Very tasty/good food. Price/quantity ratio is wayyy off.

Anjali Sharma

Tried their Birria tacos and they were incredible! Meat was tender and flavourful, cheese was nice and crispy along the edges. Will definitely be back!

Abby M

The. Best. Tacos. Seriously. Every time I visit Edmonton, I absolutely have to come to Tres. In the past week I’ve even visited twice. The pescado tacos are always a great choice, however the combo plate of 6 different types gave my solid favourite a run for its money. Staff is always cheery and it’s always a nice bustle in there.

Tim Anderson

I want to begin by saying the tacos here are AMAZING. Cannot compare them to anyone else. I've been a loyal customer since 2014. Easily all of my quarantine takeout orders were from here, and I probably order takeout here once a week, sometimes more. My only complaint is inconsistency - after ordering so frequently you notice the little details. Sometimes the little salsa cups are missing, the portion sizes aren't consistent, cilantro & onion cups are missing, tortillas are soggy/way too dry etc. On top of this, service isn't always the friendliest. I noticed this more so when restaurants were reopened for dine in during COVID when I stopped in a few times. Tres, I love you guys, and I'll always come back because the al pastor and carnitas are so BOMB and you guys always keep it exciting with specials, but you need to start being consistent with takeout orders. It's sad when I open my taco box and don't have cilantro & onions but 3 cups of salsa verde, and similar problems to this. Maybe I'm being nitpicky, but I don't think ensuring cilantro & onions, the right salsa, and consistent portion sizes in each order is too much to ask for.

Colton Eastcott

Take out. Ordered the sampler tacos (pork, snapper, mushroom)... Amazingly delicious!

Dylan Smith

Every seems to rave about how this place has the best Mexican food in Edmonton. I’ve been hearing that for years. Food is pretty good. Honestly I can’t think of anywhere that’s better off the top of my head, and the prices here seems at least a little better than Julio’s or el Cortez. The only thing I found to complain about was the layout. There’s just not a lot of room and tables are arranged in weird way. This means there’s always a line. Which is super annoying, especially when you’re standing outside in cold.

Amanda Joseph

Best service I've had at a restaurant. The menu is fantastic. I recommend the cheese and mushroom quesadillas and salsa. Friendliest staff ever.

Avis Lucas

I am sorry but our experience was not good.We asked for Birria, which is basically meat, well not meat at all. Then Pastor tacos, just over fried meat. Minimal portions as well.

Zaraff mirzada

When they started the menu and flavour was authentic. Now the menu is less and the flavour is not as good. The hot sauce not as spicy even if you ask for the spicy one.

Abby Smith

This place is wonderful!! Amazing tacos, and the guacamole was delicious! The potato wedge things that came with the taco platter was soooo good! Had a lime margarita and didn’t expect it to be on the rocks, but it was super good and has a good amount of booze for the price! The atmosphere is super chill and decorated super cute, and the servers are super nice and make you feel welcome!

Eartha shayna

Love the burritos here! Always bring family when they come to visit to try them and they're always jealous they can't get it back home. An absolute must try for sure.

Satchel Cutknife

Good Mexican food. Order at the counter, they bring your food, pay on the way out. Had the fish tacos and tortillas and salsa (more of a pico than a salsa, but quite good) The fish tacos are large for sure, fried, and quite good fish, comes with an avocado /guac style sauce

Melissa Hall

Favourite place in town for Mexican food! Everything is delicious, can't go wrong no matter what you order!

Rose LaBreche

Service

Jon Roy

Beyond delicious! Best tacos in the city. The flautas are so good too. The place is definitely set up for fast turnover though - small uncomfortable seating, loud music, servers are quick to clear plates, etc. I've found the service to be somewhat unfriendly and their ordering system could use some streamlining as well. But I'll go back for the food! Just eat and leave - it's not really a place to hang out.

Martin Mercier

I had dinner at Tres Carnales Taqueria during a trip to Edmonton at the end of October 2018 and it was a very positive experience. I talked, at length, with one of the male staff members who was incredibly helpful. He helped me navigate the menu suggested that I try the fish tacos which were delicious. He also directed me to some local sights and other restaurants to try during my stay (including the sister restaurant of this establishment). Thanks for the good food and all the help! It made me feel very welcome to your city.

Christopher De Marchi

Excellent taco's here I tried the chorizo taco and they were awesome chorizo was cooked perfectly not over cooked like a lot of other taco places. I also tried the papa fritas which is fried potatoes topped with queso fresco and quajillo chili chimichurri it was really good but a few potatoes were not fully cooked.