Reviews for XOLA in Toronto, ON
Very mixed feelings. On one hand, the food quality was very good and the dishes were beautifully served. On the other hand, the... price to portion size ratio was not into the restaurant?s favour. We?ve had experiences that provided more for the same pricetag. Another thing was the service itself. It?s not that it was bad, but we just did not feel welcome. Nobody was smiling, theatmosphere was tense somehow. That being said, the octopus and the grasshoppers tacos (the main reason why we chose therestaurant for the night) were delicious. Read more
We love this place so much. The food is fresh, vibrant and flavourful. We ordered the guacamole that was a classic. The coconut... milk ceviche and Sopa Azteca (traditional Mexican soup) were standouts. The Mole and Beef Adobo with soft tortillas were veryrich and tasty. The drinks were impactful and made with fresh ingredients including fresh strawberries. We?ve been here twiceand plan to return again! Read more
Beautiful creations and absolutely delicious! Modern takes on traditional dishes. Awesome cocktails as well!
5 stars across the board. I cannot wait to go back. The food tastes like traditional Mexican and the presentation is wonderful.... We got the Baja tacos, soup, wings and the pork tacos. For me, the soup was the winner - the best I've had in Toronto. Theplace is small, perfectly located near the beach. There is only about 7 tables inside and they do not take reservations so beprepared to wait a bit. But there's lots of bake shops, icecream and charcuterie stores nearby to checkout while you wait. Read more
I only have all praises for the food, presentation, and setting. I have gotten to try the Grasshopper Taco ($14), and they are... such a treat. They are not as exotic as it looks to be. It came out crunchy, savoury, and a little bit of sour due to thecomplementary lime that comes with it. Another dish I have gotten to try was the Pollo en Pipian ($25.50). It was equallydelectable, and good for around 6 or 7 individual portions. The order comes with about that much pieces of soft corntortillas. The place's decor was properly decked out to properly match the Mexican theming of the restaurant. The lady whohosted us also offered very amiable service. She constantly was checking up on us and was friendly to chat a bit and share someinteresting trivias about the food and overall culture of the whole dining experience. What fell short was that the locationwas small and they can only seat very few people at a time. They also do not have a waitlist sign sheet nor do they get yourphone number and offer to call once a table is ready. Me and my companion had to wait outside in the cold for about 20 minutesbefore we were seated. We spent the time walking around and exploring The Beaches neighborhood. Another thing is that the foodpricing is on the high-end side. It is good that the food taste, and presentation is equally up to par to match the price tag. Ido understand the economics of it all, but it would have been perfect if it was just a little less expensive. Read more
5 stars for food 2 for customer service and the patio setup A bit pricey for what the place looks like, but the food is tasty.... Nice presentation. I ordered a few dishes and drinks. I found the ceviche, which was the owner?s recommendation, their owntwist, too lemony. One dish had hair in it. I called up the owner, she was serving my table, to show it to her, and her responsewas: are you sure it?s not yours? I then explained to her that I was wearing a hat, so no way it was mine, secondly it?s soembedded in the layers of the dish, no way I could put it in there. I truly enjoyed the food, but that attitude left a soartaste. No apologies offered. No attempt to make it right. Read more
I would like to say that this is my favourite Mexican restaurant in Toronto. The food was absolutely outstanding; very unique,... vibrant, flavourful and generous portions. My husband and I ordered some house specials and drinks. We were delightedly full atthe end. Restaurant owners and staff were all professional and friendly. They absolutely love dogs! We brought our dog to thepatio; one of the staff instantly welcomed our dog with a bowl of cold water. At the end of the meal, we were already planningto return to this restaurant to try other dishes. Thanks Xola! It was a great dinner. Read more
A small family run restaurant serving delicious food and great cocktails. We try to have something different every time, but so... far nothing has been disappointing. Despite being an hour away, we keep coming back. Read more