Native Tongues Taqueria - Victoria Park

We picked a Mexican restaurant that specializes in tacos for gathering, and I have to say, the pork belly pilbil taco was absolutely divine—perfect in both texture and flavor. Definitely a game-changer! The carnitas, as a classic taco option, was also flawless (Mexicans really know how to cook pork). The slow-braised beef and mushroom cheese tacos were more average in comparison. Overall, it’s definitely an authentic spot, and the price reasonable service is good as well! Definitely a place worth revisiting!

I had high expectations for the food here. I didn’t really like most of tacos I got. The Haddock, steak and maybe birria were good. Otherwise, the rest wasn’t that good. Enjoyed my time here regardless. Would love to go back to try something different.

This is exactly what I want when I’m craving Mexican food! Their birria and carnitas are so good and loved other dishes like the chilaquiles in salsa roja! Their drinks are also great and it helps that they have a great happy hour rotation. Was only in town for 3 days and I went twice and will definitely be back the next time in Calgary!

Very disappointed tonight. Ordered a few tacos, chips & guacamole, quesadilla, and the papas sencillas. Everything was cold and meat in the tacos were very dry. Some tacos lacked flavour. Quesadillas were almost too salty whereas the potato dish was lacking in flavour. If I wanted disappointing Mexican food tonight, I should have just gotten Taco Bell instead. At least Taco Bell would have given me warmer food. The decor on the wall looked nice, though. Friendly and welcoming staff. So sad!

Fantastic, authentic and delicious! What a great beltline treasure! The food was excellent, the staff was friendly and professional, and the kitchen was immaculate! The salsa Verde is 10 out of 10!! Thanks a million! I just wish I tried this gem alot earlier!

Native Tongues Taqueria offers a solid taco experience right in the heart of downtown. I visited around midnight, and while the nighttime vibe was nice, the lighting was a bit too dim, making it tough to read the menu clearly. The tacos themselves were well-prepared and flavorful, with fillings that felt both authentic and satisfying. The sauces were especially memorable, adding just the right kick and perfectly complementing the tacos. The horchata was alright, though it could’ve been a bit richer to round out the experience. Overall, it’s a great spot for tacos, especially if you're looking for something after hours—just be ready for a low-lit ambiance that might make the menu a bit hard to read.

My first time visit to the Victoria Park Location. Our server was helpful And knowledgeable, the food was delicious and the decor was good despite NO Air Conditioning during a heat wave. The taco adventure started with Salsa Tasting and Chips. Honestly was better than expected. The main course was an assortment of Tacos with amazing flavour and ingredients. Stepping out of my comfort zone selected the Hongos (mushroom) of which was very tasty. Also the Birria (braised beef) was exceptional. The Pollo Asado (marinated chicken) was delicious. Compliments to the kitchen in all the flavour combinations. Note: for those whom don’t like raw Onions you can ask for them to not be included in the taco!

We had the Birria and it was delicious! The atmosphere here was very warm and enjoyable. Music: 10/10 Coffee 10/10 Service was 11/10. Thank you Andrea B for your attention! We will be back!

We picked a Mexican restaurant that specializes in tacos for gathering, and I have to say, the pork belly pilbil taco was absolutely divine—perfect in both texture and flavor. Definitely a game-changer! The carnitas, as a classic taco option, was also flawless (Mexicans really know how to cook pork). The slow-braised beef and mushroom cheese tacos were more average in comparison. Overall, it’s definitely an authentic spot, and the price reasonable service is good as well! Definitely a place worth revisiting!

I had high expectations for the food here. I didn’t really like most of tacos I got. The Haddock, steak and maybe birria were good. Otherwise, the rest wasn’t that good. Enjoyed my time here regardless. Would love to go back to try something different.

This is exactly what I want when I’m craving Mexican food! Their birria and carnitas are so good and loved other dishes like the chilaquiles in salsa roja! Their drinks are also great and it helps that they have a great happy hour rotation. Was only in town for 3 days and I went twice and will definitely be back the next time in Calgary!

Very disappointed tonight. Ordered a few tacos, chips & guacamole, quesadilla, and the papas sencillas. Everything was cold and meat in the tacos were very dry. Some tacos lacked flavour. Quesadillas were almost too salty whereas the potato dish was lacking in flavour. If I wanted disappointing Mexican food tonight, I should have just gotten Taco Bell instead. At least Taco Bell would have given me warmer food. The decor on the wall looked nice, though. Friendly and welcoming staff. So sad!

Fantastic, authentic and delicious! What a great beltline treasure! The food was excellent, the staff was friendly and professional, and the kitchen was immaculate! The salsa Verde is 10 out of 10!! Thanks a million! I just wish I tried this gem alot earlier!

Native Tongues Taqueria offers a solid taco experience right in the heart of downtown. I visited around midnight, and while the nighttime vibe was nice, the lighting was a bit too dim, making it tough to read the menu clearly. The tacos themselves were well-prepared and flavorful, with fillings that felt both authentic and satisfying. The sauces were especially memorable, adding just the right kick and perfectly complementing the tacos. The horchata was alright, though it could’ve been a bit richer to round out the experience. Overall, it’s a great spot for tacos, especially if you're looking for something after hours—just be ready for a low-lit ambiance that might make the menu a bit hard to read.

My first time visit to the Victoria Park Location. Our server was helpful And knowledgeable, the food was delicious and the decor was good despite NO Air Conditioning during a heat wave. The taco adventure started with Salsa Tasting and Chips. Honestly was better than expected. The main course was an assortment of Tacos with amazing flavour and ingredients. Stepping out of my comfort zone selected the Hongos (mushroom) of which was very tasty. Also the Birria (braised beef) was exceptional. The Pollo Asado (marinated chicken) was delicious. Compliments to the kitchen in all the flavour combinations. Note: for those whom don’t like raw Onions you can ask for them to not be included in the taco!

We had the Birria and it was delicious! The atmosphere here was very warm and enjoyable. Music: 10/10 Coffee 10/10 Service was 11/10. Thank you Andrea B for your attention! We will be back!

I ordered quesabirria and birria tacos with chips and salsas tasting. Definitely 11/10! The birria tacos were small but delicious, just no birria broth unless you ask. I prefer the quesabirria because I love cheese and it comes with birria broth. Great customer service. I've been to California, which has the closest to authentic Mexican food!

Wanted some Tacos and some good drinks and this was the spot. We walked in during their Friday dinner rush and were able to sit by the bar and have a delicious meal. We got a local brew & a margarita with Mezcal. It was delicious but didn't understand the concept on why it was only served half way and a lot of ice I took a few sips and it was done. Not sure if this is their way to get you to order more drinks but I'm used to having a full drink for the price they had it at. Besides that the tacos we had were absolutely delicious. We had a Carne Asada, Carnitas, Queso/Beans and Birria Tacos. They were small but very flavorful. Their salsas were very good some a bit spicy but tacos were well served with meat & very very flavorful. The ambiance was a bit dark but cool vibes for date night and night out and grab some drinks. Enjoyed our time here and would def be back if we are ever In town. The customer service was great, very attentive and food came out fast.

My daughter was on a stopover from NYC and had me join her and a few of her friends for a visit while we dine. The service was efficient, the staff pleasant and the tacos were delish!!! Nice, relaxing atmosphere

Food was more than what we were looking for in flavor. Service was very fast and super friendly. Got to our seats quick. Enjoyed the ambiance this restaurant provides. Would definitely return.

Great tacos. Quick service. Reasonably priced for happy hour. Enjoyed sitting on the patio.

Nice spot for tacos! Taco Tuesday = 25% off certain tacos and happy hour from 2-5pm. I ordered the birria, carnitas and cochinita and they were all great! Also tried the snackerita and Paloma off the happy hour menu and they were super refreshing and only $5!

Great Ambiance! Great food! Great drinks! Servers are knowledgeable! Don't be shy! Try the salsas, they are amazing. They can be spicy, but they are approachable, and oh so tasty!

Popular location downtown and chill atmosphere/happening spot. Amazing menu, the owners really captures the true native tastes of the 6 regions of Mexico both from a cuisine and mixology profile. Lovely decor and mood lighting. It can be busy during peak food hours but if you come in after 8:30pm during the week it's a sexy date night. Food: 3-4 tacos per person is recommended Eats: pork belly, Carne Asada, squash, Hongas (mushrooms) we excellent. Drinks: chaac's tempesta had endless foam and the mezcal was muted slightly with the bourbon and pineapple/coconut. Basically any drink with coconut is a hit. Toasted coconut margarita bomb! Marea Sandia - gin, rosemary aperol, Fernet cut with Benedict, lime, watermelon, and cucumber bitters. Very flavorful odd combo. Donas for dessert anyone!

We went for dinner and provided with decent service considering how busy they were. Main complaint is the price. The birria taco was very small compared to the other tacos. The fish and pork belly tacos and salad were good.

i am continuing on with my trip in calgary. My brother and I decided to stop off at Native Tongues because we were looking for great Mexican food. and boy did we find it. we started with a salsa bar. with home chips and five types of salsa, chipotle, habanero, sunflower seed and tomato, green mild and pico de gallo. it was quite the variety . the ambience was truly authentic mexican. for the main i had three soft tacos, a birria, a carne asada and a pollo asade. all were very good and had their own distinctive flavours from citrus like to a smoky chipotle . i also had smoke mexican rice. I just wanted to give a shout out to the service the young gentlemen gave a great description of the food were ordering and knew the menu like the back of his hand for only his third day. I was very impressed with his knowledge. Due to his superior recomendations , we decided to grab mexican donuts for thewwalk back to the apartment . Native tongues was a super place to check out and get a tremendous mexican lunch

Incredible Taco's and Mexican cuisine. Super fun and friendly place. Looks like a new enclosure patio coming soon. The burgers and donuts are yummy here too.

My cilantro aversion was handled kindly and professionally. The few things without cilantro were shown AND they made a special dish for me without any cilantro. Everyone else in our party loves cilantro and they enjoyed their meals immensely.

Excited to visit as reviews were great. Mine will be honest. Very disappointed. Tacos are too small but most flavours were tasty. Do not order the Auguachile tostada. I love prawns but what was on the tostada were grey slimy fishy tasting things they called prawns. When I asked if they were raw I was told they are cooked in acid instead of heat. !y gag reflex is still reeling!! Didn't resemble any prawn I have ever eaten before. I won't return

It's too pricey. The Tacos are way too small for the price even if it's reverse Happy Hour. Don't order the Chips with Guac-- it's mid taste and so expensive. We were hoping that for $16 it will be a big plate of chips... But NO! So avoid! Over all not happy. The room was so dark that you can't even see the menu. No help from the servers. Look for other Taco place with better price, taste and serving.

We had a large party of 10 no reservations and they accommodated us very well as walk ins. Great vibe, lots of happy servers, and yummy food here. The service level was spot on. They kept checking if we needed more drinks, kept our waters full, and very pleasant when we asked for anything additional. Go there for the Birria tacos. They are delicious. I live in San Diego so I know good Birria tacos and I highly recommend trying one here. I also ordered pork belly with pineapple taco and it was a little plain for me. I added some guacamole and that totally helped. The side of beans were good but not exceptional . More of a black bean than a pinto bean look. The chips and guacamole are delicious. It was pretty loud in there so expect that when you arrive to this fun packed taqueria.

Excellent food, atmosphere, service and drinks with an outstanding selection of tequilas.

First stop on our Calgary trip and it turned out pretty good! My favorite part was probably the micheladas. I got the regular and my partner got the cubana, both very delicious. We got birria, frijoles, rib eye and pollo tacos. I personally thought the pollo tacos were a little dry and needed more sauce. The guacamole served with chips was amazing!

Pricey small bite tacos on uncomfortable seats. Wouldn't recommend. If you want to be fed ant size bites then I've found the place for you.... Not sure how an establishment who values its customers could look you square in the face and charge you $8 dollars for one bite.

This is my old faithful taco spot. It never disappoints and the room is welcoming and friendly. Their tacos are fresh and delicious and their appetizers are amazing. If you're ordering at home make sure to try out their burritos. Always a pleasure Native Tongues!

Thanks only to the power of Yelp did we find this gem. I think that it might be attached to a hotel, which might lead you to question its authenticity. Damn delicious is what it is. We each had different types of tacos and all of us were happy. They were great with food requirements. Cute washroom too! Monday nights are busy because they have a drink special. It was packed with dates, friends and families.

Great food, great atmosphere, nice music. The pork belly tacos were delicious and the salsa platter had so many amazing flavours and textures - a must share with friends.

I don't even know where to start and will just keep it short and simple in that this place fully lives up to their high ratings. We visited 3 times in 5 days and it still wasn't enough. We ordered a bunch of varieties of tacos and each one hit it out of the park. Do I have a taco to recommend? All of them. And since we visited multiple times, I can also attest to the fact that their quality control and consistency are 10/10. The service was also super-friendly and attentive each time too. Oh, and I should mention that I had possibly the best donut I've ever had too.

Visited Native Tongues with some friends. The atmosphere was lively and inviting and the service was impeccable, with friendly and knowledgeable staff. I tried the Birria, Hongos, and Carnitas, all three were great! The Birria taco stole the spotlight with its tender, flavorful meat and aromatic broth. The Hongos taco surprised me with its savory mushroom goodness, offering a delightful vegetarian option. As for the Carnitas taco, the slow-cooked pork was tender with crispy edges. I also recommend the Chips y Guacamole. If you're searching for an unforgettable taco adventure in downtown Calgary, this is the place to be!

So happy we checked this spot out on our one night in Calgary. It was recommended by a friend for their tasty tacos and good vibes My partner and I were starving so we ordered 5 tacos to start. We tried one of each of their kinds (beef, chicken, pork, veggie/beans, mushroom). We loved them all except the mushroom which were just not to our taste. Our waitress noticed that we didn't eat the mushroom one and without blinking, offered to take it off the bill. This was super nice and above and beyond good service. We ended up ordering 2 more (birria and chicken cause they were so good). Tacos came with delicious sauces. We specifically asked for a spicy sauce and they gave us one that was very fresh and had complex flavours. For dessert, we got the flan which was perfect in texture and topped with crunchy coconut flakes. We were also surprised with a free donut from our waitress. Service was excellent as described and value was also very good. We will absolutely come back next time in Calgary. Tip: order side of consommée with birria taco

What a great spot! We got the salsa & chips. Loved the variety of salsas, especially the spicy ones. We tried the birria tacos, chicken tacos, and mushroom tacos. All were amazing!!! The classic margarita was good, although a little small

Native Tongues, what happened to you?!? I hadn't been to NT since before the pandemic, and wanted to check out their new location in Britannia. What a disappointment! First of all, they were out of a lot of things. No guacamole, no fish tacos, and limited vegetarian options as they were out of squash. I settled for the mushroom tacos and the ceviche. Neither were exciting. It seems like they're cutting corners since my last visit. The tortillas were clearly store-bought...the same kind you can get at the Latin Market. They were soggy and falling apart by the time I got my food. The ceviche was not good...way too saucy and the tortilla chips the dish is served with do not seem to be homemade anymore. Native Tongues' menu used to be so amazing with their family-style tacos. Those are no longer available...sadly all of my fave dishes like the lamb neck and octopus tacos are a thing of the past. I left wanting more and will be looking for a new taco joint...

Awesome street tacos, though on the small side. The pork belly and the carne asada were favs in the group. Great margaritas too, love that you can decide the spice factor. The Mescal one was amazing, very smoky and delicious

Had a breakfast burrito yesterday that was fucking amazing. The waitress that was working there really reminded me of Trinity off trailer park boys. She was super friendly would totally recommend I would rate it higher if I could

We had our first date here after hiking in Banff in August 2022. As somebody from Texas, I felt like the tacos surpassed my expectations given how far up north it was. The spicy salsa was actually spicy! Great ambiance and wonderful service that didn't rush us out the door. Travis' Ratings Taste - 3.5 Quality - 3.5 Ambiance - 4.5 Overall - 4 Isabel's Ratings Taste - 3.5 Quality - 3.5 Ambiance - 4 Overall - 35

Wow. Fantastic food and great drinks. Fantastic service and worth. Every. Single. Penny. Went on Taco Tuesday - was a little busy but join the online waiting list on their website first. Got in no problem. Great decor very warm and friendly. And amazing food.

Excellent food, excellent service. Tacos, aguachile, tequila, and flan. From the original metal porcelain tables, to the salsa tasting with chips. This place is a taste of Mexico in Canada. Great atmosphere, can't wait to visit again when I'm in town. Next time I'll bring the family. Salud!

Perfect place when you want a casual-intimate vibe. Also a great spot if you have one or more vegan/gf folks in your group but don't necessarily want a restaurant that only caters to a specific diet. As a (mostly) vegetarian who isn't the biggest squash fan, my favourite taco is the frijoles (but the hongos is also yummy!). They also make a great margarita!

It is a cool little place with a nice range of tacos, margaritas and other bites. We started with the mango chili margaritas that were the special of the day and the chips and salsa tasting appetizer. The drinks were good, and I liked that they kept the salt on one side of the glass. They had five salsas on the tasting from mild to moderately hot, and all were good. We had the birria and the carne asada tacos. Both were delicious and had lots of filling. We were too full to try the desserts. If we lived nearby, we would be regulars. Service was good and helpful with lots of explanation of menu items. Nice ambiance and what you'd expect for this kind of restaurant.

I was visiting and all I can said it was great :) good food in general. Also, the employees are really friendly.

I'm still thinking about those birria tacos!!! All the tacos we had were so filled, and flavourful. They are smaller than others I've had but they really don't cheap out on filling them. Everything was so good, the apps, the tacos and the dessert. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Saw this on Big Food Bucket List and needed to try it. The restaurant was packed but you could actually hear yourself talk which is definitely a feat in a small area. The service was excellent, food was very prompt and delicious and very reasonable priced. Highly recommend trying this place out but recommend booking on open table before hand if they are busy.

The donuts are sooooo expensive! I believe they are $5 a piece! The really greasy taco (I think it was pork) is soooooo delicious! They have a cute little outdoor sitting area!

Usually I just order from this restaurant but actually got to go in person this time! The salsa sampler was amazing to try out all of the different options. It came with ample chips that could easily be shared between 3-4 people, with a nice selection from mild to spicy! The pork belly tacos blew every other taco out of the park - would highly recommend! The birria taco was missing the authentic birria taste - and was never offered the side to dip it in. The tequila old fashion and any margarita are punched with flavour! Overall great service, a busy ambiance and a very great location!

TACO TUESDAY - Tacos are 2.50 all day! Got there around 5:45 and the place was filled! We ordered right away so we could make it in time for happy hour (m-f 3-6) We ordered the hamburguesa al carbon, some chicken, beef, and pork tacos, along with a couple of AGDs. The burger was good, not too heavy and came with chips that had some hot sauce on it. Great combo! The tacos were overall, super great! I don't remember which meat was a tad dry though, but once I added some hot sauce to it, it wasn't as noticeable. I appreciated that your waitress made time to check up on us, fill our waters, and even ask us about the rest of the night. We were able to tell her briefly about our past couple days in Banff. We also had a short discussion about the wildlife that we've seen! Additional to the great food, the service was excellent!

Holy moly. Or should I say Mole? (Yeah, I know, bad Mexican food word play joke) Stopped by this beautiful little place during their happy hour on our way through Calgary and I am so glad we did because it was so good. Like wow. Amazing. Maybe it's because I have only been eating Cheezies, Tim Hortons, and Diet Coke this entire road trip through Canada... or maybe it was the fresh ingredients they used in the esquites, tostada, and chilaquiles. Great food. Great service. Great prices.

One night in Calgary and this was our late dinner spot. Space is really cute with the random wall "art" and tiling along the bar and kitchen. Our waitress was A+! Super friendly and great with recommendations, checking in, filling up water etc. For drinks we started with the mezcalgarita + Serrano for some spice. So delicious and way too quick to drink! Menu looks deceptively small but there are plenty of options! We ordered the salsa tasting, the special tostada that day, carnitas tacos, pollo tinga tacos and a side of rice & beans. Since we came late, the tacos were on HH for $1 off. Great casual spot with solid food and drinks!

Well, everything was good, the server was friendly and service was fast, but then when the main food came, I asked the bartender who was taking an order for the man next to us, if I could please get some Valentina hot sauce. He repeated "Valentina hot sauce?" And I said yes, please. Then I sat there and waited for some hot sauce before eating. Obviously I want some hot sauce for my tacos! And I seen that they had many bottles of Valentina hot sauce, which is why I asked specifically for that. He was behind the bar, on his phone, then would look up at me. And it was almost like a slap in the face, because he obviously wasn't busy, and was looking at me, but yet he didn't want to bring me hot sauce. It was kind of uncomfortable because it was just plain disrespect. I then saw him talking with our server and thought he was telling her about the hot sauce, but she didn't even come back until our plates were empty. Mind you, it wasn't even busy this day. The blonde male bartender then comes to check on food quality for the man beside us, and asks if he needs anything, to which the man replies he would like some limes. This guy comes back so fast with limes. And that's when I knew, he was a hater. I'm not sure why he was rude and unhelpful to me and my bf. It definitely felt like I was discriminated against... I don't know why else he would've just ignored my request. I would fire this man promptly. Blonde male bartender. Other than the service, the tacos were sooo good. Props to the chefs working here.

In general there food is good and well priced. They do get busy so make sure you pay attention to the yelp waiting list and reserve your spot. My mistake was there was a 5 minute waitlist on yelp initially so I did nothing and just drive to the restaurant but by the time I drive and arrived at the restaurant the waitlist changed to 30. :( I really like their agua frescha and I know they change up their flavours over time. Their tacos were very tasty. Definitely a place I will come back to in the near future.

delicious!! We recommend the salsa tasting if you're on the fence for appetizers! Cocktails were delicious, tacos were fresh and flavorful, and the dessert was to die for.

The donuts are pure crack. Simply melt in your mouth and not as sweet as American style. Delicious. Tacos are amazing. Pork belly all the way!!!

Like, atmosphere deserves a 10/10. Sweet date spot, but the Birria tacos didn't even come with consumme. They were average in flavour too. Nothing that spoke authentic to me.

Great, staff, great food and good music, what else would you need to know to visit this place?

I love this place. Great tacos and selection of cocktails. Easy to get a table and the servers were super duper extra friendly. 10/10 would recommend everyone checks this place out. Food was excellent, on time, delicious and very reasonably priced.

We lucked in to arrive here on a holiday (Friday) and happy hour! This place is eccentric, hipster and eloquently designed. Service was great. The chicken nachos freaking delicious topped with shredded chicken in juice, melted cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro and onion. The hamburguesa charbroiled was so freaking good I don't ha love the words to describe it. Best patty and cheese I've had in my life. Happy hour is from 3-6. Margaritas are $5 and good. :)