Mariachi

Mariachi is a nice Mexican restaurant indeed. Located in the soul of Toronto, Yonge&Eglinton that is, it's impossible to miss it if you live in the area. Been there myself about 100 times.

If you are in doubt of what to order I would suggest to start with one or two tequilas. It's unbelievable how inspirational those shots can be :) Anyway, starting with a guacamole isn't a bad idea at all.

Sharing is good, as I'm trying to teach my daughter without much success, but Mariachi come forward here with with their delicious parillada para dos. Try this platter for two to sample some Mexican delicacies if the tequila won't help.

They also serve a couple of nice steaks, the Carne a la Michoacan, a 10oz strip loin braised in tomato sauce and the Carne a la Tampiquena that comes with an interesting chocolate-based sauce. They both come with rice but I'd suggest an additional side order of fried beans. The frijoles work great with pretty much every meat on the menu, especially with chorizo. The Mole de Pollo is another very good choice as well.

They also have a nice selection of seafood. I've tried a couple of them but I wasn't very excited. Maybe because I had the calamari soup with a side order of fried beans :) Not really.

After you're done with the shots may I suggest some beer? Michelada Dos Equis is the name of the game. Try this dark beer with salsa, Michelada style that is. Served in a pint with salted rim, sometimes even with ice! It completely redefined my idea of Mexican beer. As a matter of fact I can't have anymore Dos Equis if it's not Michelada. Salud!