Tinga Kim Taqueria

If you're in the Queen St East area and looking for a cozy Korean/Mexican fusion restaurant, I highly recommend this little gem. Our waitress, Lisa, was incredibly sweet, helpful, accommodating and more than willing to assist us with any questions we had about the items on the menu. We had the nachos and wings to start and I must say every reviewer had it right, the portions were huge and full of flavor. Our main was the Taco flight, which I recommend if you have room after the apps. Their cocktails were unique, not only in ingredients but flavor. Everything is made to order with fresh ingredients. We can't wait to return to try everything else on the menu.

I had high hopes for Tinga Kim Taqueria, but it ended up being a major disappointment. We ordered a variety of tacos, and most were either overly salty or drowning in sauce, completely masking any real flavor. The real disaster was the lobster taco. At $16 each, we expected something fresh and well-prepared, but what we got was overcooked, rubbery, and tasted like it was on the verge of spoiling. Halfway through my first bite, I genuinely wondered if eating it would make me sick. None of us could finish it. We let our server know—not expecting a refund, just some basic acknowledgment—but they couldn’t have cared less, which made the whole experience even worse. Between the poor food quality, sky-high prices, and lack of customer care, I can’t recommend this place and definitely won’t be back. There’s potential here, but only if they take freshness, seasoning, and service seriously.

My girlfriend and I wandered in here for an unplanned dinner after an event and we feel like we just found a new favourite! We started with the classic Mexican corn then shared a mixed plate of their most popular tacos - each bite was better than the last. We also enjoyed a few spicy margaritas on the side for good measure. We found this place by pure luck and were shocked that it wasn't busier (but it was a Tuesday evening) - seems like a great spot to take a group of friends/family and order a bunch of things to share. Service was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive - will be sure to visit again in the future!

My partner and I went here for dinner, it’s was kind of empty but looked cute. We ordered the small size of k-wings, they were good but wished they were a bit more spicy, but good flavour. We ordered chicken tacos, and the fish tacos as well, the chicken tacos were definitely our favourite. They held a lot of flavour! The fish tacos were really good as well and the portions were big, but compared to the chicken they didn’t have as much flavour.

We dined here while visiting Toronto in November and had the best meal! Starting off, the service was wonderful. Everyone was so nice and helpful. The atmosphere was cozy and fun, and we were able to be seated without waiting. The food was phenomenal! Everything had so much flavor and was cooked perfectly, truly an amazing meal. Definitely a must try if you’re in the area!

The food is very delicious and the employees are very kind. The interior and atmosphere of the store are very good. I had an unforgettable experience here!! The employees made the birthday cake a surprise on the spot😭😭🥹🥹 a really unforgettable birthday event~~!! I was very moved by the warm heart. I will come back next time~!!

Truly enjoyed this amazing Mexican-Korean fusion restaurant! The food was not only incredibly delicious but also beautifully presented. Every bite was packed with bold flavours, and the combination of cuisines worked perfectly. Highly recommend this spot absolutely loved it!

Excellent tacos and great atmosphere and service! Fusion food with ginormous tacos that fuse Mexican tradition, modern take, and typical Korean flavours like bulgogi! Their patio is outstanding and we really loved the desserts, both flan and churros alike!