El Caballito
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This bad ass downtown Mexican resto and tequila bar has all the fixings for a great night out. Scene stealers gather in the pink-accented charismatic space to chow down on flank steak tacos and sip Manny's Margaritas by candlelight. Special mention is consistently showered on the homemade salsa tower. The cozy environs make an elegant shift from dinner restaurant to moody lounge. A complimentary coat check is a nice touch and a warm-weather patio with an outdoor kitchen extends the magic. more... See more text

Cuisine type

  • Mexican,

Dishes

  • Taco,

Features

  • Restaurant With Private Rooms,
  • Reservation,
  • Alcohol Served,

Atmosphere

  • Casual,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
220 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1K4
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Opening Hours *Holiday hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Rates:

  • $11 To $25,
  • $26 To $60,

Methods of Payment:

Meet the owner

Chris Locke spent two years travelling through Mexico and Guatemala before coming to work at El Caballito. His travels through the land of the ancient Mayans allowed him to gain a greater cultural understanding of Mexican cuisine. Finding it nothing like the fast-food versions he’d encountered before, his passion for real Mexican fare grew.

Chris works under the direction of executive chef Elia Herrera, who also runs the kitchen upstairs at Los Colibris. While it is very much her direction that brought El Caballito to life, Chris’ culinary vision syncs perfectly with hers. El Caballito makes tacos with no concessions of any kind to the latest foodie fads. “We’re every conscious that everything here is as close to authentic as possible,” says Chris. “We stay true to the traditional.”

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Menu & Prices

Beverages MENU - El Caballito

Drinks

BLANCO, REPOSADO, ANEJO, MEZCAL

Margaritas MENU - El Caballito

Classic Margarita

Cazadores Blaco, Citrus, Triple Sec, Agave

$9.50 (1.50z)

Manny’s Margarita

Pink Peppercorn & Juniper infused Tromba, Citrus, Triple Sec, Agave

$11.50 (1.50z)

Margarita fresca

Don Julio Blanco , Citrus, Cucumber & Agave

$13.50 (1.50z)

BLENDED + DRAUGHT

Each or by the pitcher

mezcal mule

Jaral de Barrio Mezcal, Ginger Beer, Agave, Lime, Angostura

$9.50 $49.00

TOro loco margarita

'slushy'
Tromba Blanco, Red Bull
Yellow, Pineapple, Lime, Agave, Habanero

$49.00

El sangrillto

Cazadores Blanco, St. Germain, Melon, Pineapple , Lime

$12.00 $49.00

TACOS

ALL TORTILLAS MADE FRESH IN HOUSE taco six pack! 2150 *choice of one

Beef brisket adobo ' Pasilla'

Cojita Cheese, Salsa Verde Cruda, Carmelized Onions

$3.75

Baked fish

Macha Marinade, Salsa Cruda, Crispy Leek, Red Cabbage

$4.25

PORK AL PASTOR

Pinapple, Coriande, Salsa Verde

$3.75

spicy chicken pibil

Habanero Sauce, Refried Beans, Pickled Onion, Salsa Verde

$3.75

Chipotle Ribs

with Papas Bravas

$16.00

mushroom al ajillo

Arbol Chili, Ajillo Sauce

$3.75

PLATOS

served with tortilla

beef alambre

Mushrooms, Bacon, Mozzarella

$14.75

SHRIMP ALAMBRE

Peppers, Mozzarella, Salsa Cruda

$16.75

gringa al pastor

Pork, Pineapple, Salsa Verde

$11.75

FUNDIDO

Your choice of

pico de gallo $9.00 rajas $12.00 chorizo $10.00

Dessert

Churros

Cinnamon Doughnut, Vanilla Rompope

$4.25

Servicio Tequilero

Served a Caballito or with soda 1oz

REPOSADO

Pale colour and mellow taste, aged up to a year in oak

Los Arango $8.75 (1oz) Tromba $10.50 (1oz) clase azul $19.25 (1oz)

ANEJO

Rich flavour and amber colour, aged up to three years in oak

Tromba $16.50 (1oz) don julio 194o $22.00 (1oz) clase azul ultra $180.00 (1oz)

MEZCAL

Smokey flavour, aged up to seven years

JARAL DE BERRIO $8.25 (1oz) CHA CHA CHA REPOSADO $2.50 (1oz) CHA CHA CHA AÑejo $13.00 (1oz)

BLANCO

Clear and transparent, fresh from the still

Cazadores $6.00 (1oz) Tromba $8.00 (1oz) Don julio $14.00 (1oz)

Cervesas

Chela draft

$6.50

CORONA Lager

$7.00

Negra Modelo

$8.25

Tecate Lager

$8.00

Vino

BLANCO

GL $11.00 BTL $0.00

TINTO

GL $12.00 BTL $44.00

SPARKLING

GL $14.00 BTL $56.00

Michelada

Michelada

$8.00

Sides

pico de gallo

$4.00

papas bravas

$4.00

refried beans

$3.00

tortilla

$2.00

chips

$2.00
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