Seven Lives Tacos y Mariscos

"I’ll go ahead and say it: this cheery younger sibling to Kensington Market’s SoCal taqueria is better than Toronto’s beloved Sweet Jesus. It might not be as Instagram-friendly, but it’s much more practical and tasty. From fun fruit-infused soft-serve to fun Mexican-style floats, this place is full of all sorts of sweet treats (including complete vegan options) that you’ll have to try more than once." - Charles Lim aka Ched

"Seven Lives Tacos Seven Lives is a relatively new addition to the city's taco scene, which has been dominated by Grand Electric and La Carnita. Formerly tucked into a food court, this Kensington eatery has branched out into a home of its own thanks to the buzz surrounding it. Owner Sean focuses on Southern California- and Tijuana-style tacos (he learned the chops when living a stone's throw from the Mexican border) and picks include a surf 'n' turf number with steak and shrimp, and the so-called Gobernador, which pairs shrimp with smoked marlin. Best of all? Nothing costs more than $7, and it's all pretty filling."

"Seven Lives Paleteria, Kensington Market by Charles Lim aka Ched. I’ll go ahead and say it: this cheery younger sibling to Kensington Market’s SoCal taqueria is better than Toronto’s beloved Sweet Jesus. It might not be as Instagram-friendly, but it’s much more practical and tasty. From fun fruit-infused soft-serve to fun Mexican-style floats, this place is full of all sorts of sweet treats (including complete vegan options) that you’ll have to try more than once."

"This mini Toronto taco empire won an army of fans with its tacos Gobernador, a potent blend of shrimp, melted cheese, and smoked fish originated in Sinaloa, Mexico." - ByAliza Abarbanel