Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 7520 reviews

What Alana Lund doesn't like about El Cortez Tequila Bar and Kitchen:
Food was good, but not filling. Very small portions for the price. Suggest a side dish to go with it, be it rice, fries, salad. Very loud, and disappointed the churros was not available. Was looking forward to trying them out. View all feedback. What Jordanna Chartrand likes about El Cortez Tequila Bar and Kitchen:
Everything is good here. The tacos, the sopes, the nachos, the fish and shrimp board is really good too: we had the other night. Although the shrimp and fish board was very good, don’t let the menu fool you... says for two people and it’s not. It’s for one person. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menu
5.0 ★ from 83 reviews
Enola
05.05.2023 - 05:49

I love it! A perfect service and food was amazing as well as very affordable. Drinks are all interesting and the alcohol is very well balanced. Love it if you r...

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Jane
05.05.2023 - 05:49

I love this place. Excellent service with a massive selection of Tequila!!

Caitlyn
05.05.2023 - 05:49

This place never disappoints. They have fresh food for convenient prices, there are no long waiting times, even if the spot is busy.

Susanna
05.05.2023 - 05:49

This place is nice and spacious, the food was delightful and the prices were very fair. rapidly, efficient service and very amiable staff. I recommend this plac...

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Tyra
05.05.2023 - 05:49

Great Tacos with corn tortilla option. Patio was dog friendly with street art making an almost Berlin vibe to the place. Knowledgeable staff for their extensive...

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El Cortez offers a mixed dining experience according to recent reviews. While some customers appreciate the top-notch service, flavorful food, and inviting atmosphere, others were less impressed. Complaints ranged from slow service, average food quality, and incidents with management behavior towards customers. Some diners found the portions satisfying and enjoyed the cocktails, while others felt the menu could use improvements, especially for brunch. Overall, opinions on El Cortez seem to be divided, with some praising it as one of the top Mexican food spots in Edmonton, while others were left with a less positive impression.

Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 255 reviews
Donald
02.08.2023 - 10:58

The food was reasonable, with a limited menu. Taco, burritos and maybe a few other things. Of course there were multiple types of tacos. It tasted really good....

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Alex
02.08.2023 - 10:58

Really good Mexican food (not just the standard stuff), and a huge selection of tequilas and mezcals. We had taco variations (it was Taco Tuesday, so it was a d...

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Nathaniel
02.08.2023 - 10:58

As of late I’ve been to El Cortez more than 2 times per week. My go to spot to meet friends and clients. I most often bring my dog where they allowed him to roa...

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Edd
02.08.2023 - 10:58

Go if you want to drink cocktails and see or be seen. The beer list is poor. The food is bland and very heavy. Loud and aiming at young crowd.

Domenick
02.08.2023 - 10:58

So the server was lovely but the food was very average. Cocktails are good but we ordered a 1 oz Paloma rather than a 2 oz. When the bill came the manager came...

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Int Restaurants
3.7 ★ from 3500 reviews
Rose
16.01.2024 - 05:49

Such amazing place. I love going there when I come in from Calgary. Great people and great food.

Leah
16.01.2024 - 05:49

What an exciting venture Mel! Can't wait to enjoy the experience

Jordan
16.01.2024 - 05:49

There's no man I'd rather shoot fine tequila with than Scott Dodds!!

Stephen
16.01.2024 - 05:49

A great place to stop in for a drink! Great atmosphere great service and a lot of fun. Food, were all wonderful. We will definitely be going back.

Jordanna
16.01.2024 - 05:49

Everything is good here. The tacos, the sopes, the nachos, the fish and shrimp board is really good too: we had the other night. Although the shrimp and fish bo...

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Top-rated
3.8 ★ from 10 reviews
M
30.09.2023 - 17:51

El Cortez was soooo freaking good. Service was amazing. Atmosphere needs work. Music is too loud, tables are gross and sticky and we found glass shards on the t...

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Jared
30.09.2023 - 17:51

Food was Great, with decent prices. Drinks were amazing, yet quite overpriced. Best Tacos Ive ever had. Ambiance… Speaker pumping out stuff with the treble at +...

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Param
30.09.2023 - 17:51

Visited this place on a Sunday evening and the place was almost empty. However, it took the hostess 10 minutes to attend us. Poor service is an understatement,...

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Mary
30.09.2023 - 17:51

Chicken enchiladas were amazing! I’ve also had the shrimp tacos and chicken tacos on taco Tuesday if you buy a drink you get 1/2 prices tacos great deal! The dr...

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Drew
30.09.2023 - 17:51

First visit to El Cortez. We had the dip trio to start. It was good, but the menu said it had guacamole with it, and the waitress said that was wrong. So no gua...

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Opentable
4.2 ★ from 450 reviews
Seann
01.04.2024 - 22:20

The foods are freaking amazing!!! Definitely worth a visit!!!

Júlia
01.04.2024 - 22:20

Food was alright: revised menu led to mixed feelings. Brussel sprouts were a hit with everyone though. Cocktails were great, but as it got busy service got slow...

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LoveFOOD
01.04.2024 - 22:20

Every time we go up to Edmonton from Calgary we pass this restaurant and it has intrigued me with its very bright sign. This time I did make reservations for my...

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Thérèse
01.04.2024 - 22:20

Our waitress was amazing! We went in to check out the new menu. Everything we tried was delicious! Can’t wait to go back!

Antoni
01.04.2024 - 22:20

My only critique would be that if you are open for brunch, maybe have a brunch menu option as the dinner food can be quite heavy first thing on a Sunday morning...

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Facebook
3.1 ★ from 264 reviews
Google
4.2 ★ from 2519 reviews
Zomato
3.5 ★ from 258 reviews
Restaurantji
3.9 ★ from 181 reviews

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