since i do a lot of travelling for work i’m often stuck eating a lot of crappy chain food or food court finds. every now and again i get really lucky when my coworkers are locals in the province we’re visiting and can make some really great food suggestions for me. it makes a work trip feel way less “worky” and i get to sneak in an amazing meal that i otherwise wouldn’t have been able to experience.

fortunately this was the case on my most recent work trip. my coworkers had planned one very fabulous dinner for us weeks in advance (as soon as they found out we were coming actually). so after an incredibly long (13 hours to be precise) work day, we all attempted to freshen up and head down to the Distillery District in Toronto for a little taste of Mexico

and let me tell you, was it ever worth it. i happen to love mexican and have a hard time finding really good mexican food in my home city. this place definitely made the cut. the food was incredibly flavourful and there was plenty of options to chose from. (i say that mainly because i don’t eat red meat or chicken and had zero problem finding something to eat). one of my favourite aspects is the fact that they make fresh guacamole right at your table. to me that’s the epitome of good mexican.

between two people we shared Baja fish tacos, the “Gobernador” taco (a combination of Lobster and Shrimp) and the “Vuelve a la Vida El Catrin ” ceviche (a mixed seafood ceviche). We also took the liberty of tasting the other treats our coworkers had ordered which were equally as delicious. and we left completely stuffed and blissfully happy.

so next time you’re in the 6, head down to the Distillery District, go to El Catrin, and order a ton of amazing food. if you’re looking for other Mexican finds in Canada, Escondite in Montreal, ACE Mercado in Ottawa and Cuchillo in Vancouver are a few more of my favorites

enjoy!

xx-aboutthesmallthings