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El Pocho Antojitos Bar

4.7 (819)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
2 Follis Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 1S3

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El Pocho Antojitos Bar

4.7
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
The Annex

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Charming
Mexican snack bar specializing in tequila, mezcal cocktails, local craft beers, and tasty food.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For catering details, please email james@elpocho.ca
  • Neighborhood
    The Annex
  • Cross street
    Bathurst Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bathurst Subway Station Walk.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    2 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Ditch the workday stress and slide into happy hour bliss. Join us every week, Monday to Friday, for our essential happy hour: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

    Happy Hour Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at El Pocho Antojitos Bar.

4.7

4.7
(819)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Mexican

  • Toronto

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Toronto

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Pocho Antojitos Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious and great fun for the family." Their gluten-free menu caters to all, with standout dishes like "phenomenal tacos" and the "spicy el fuego margarita." Despite some noise, the "friendly service" and "excellent food" make it a "fantastic neighborhood gem."
819 Reviews
  1. JC

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a great evening with great food and great service 🇲🇽🌮

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  2. Hendrickson

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Tacos. Great Drinks. Excellent staff. I am reluctant to tell people about it i want it all to myself but here i am because i love it and they deserve it.

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  3. Melanie

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great space, nice people. Love coming here!

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  4. Daksh

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    100% recommend to take your family and friends with or without Celiac/Gluten allergies. The food was soooo good.

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  5. Jessica

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, inclusive options for dairy free, celiac and otherwise. Great value for money

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  6. steve

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Been to this place multiple times and the service staff rush you through dinner. Go elsewhere for the same food and sometimes better price.

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  7. Eric

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and great fun for the family. Loved the tacos

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  8. Stephen

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent! One of the best ceviches we’ve ever had. Even the coffee and Mexican hot chocolate were notable

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  9. Maud Gold

    Toronto137 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, and I absolutely loved that everything is gluten-free. Such a great option for anyone looking for a fully gluten-free dining experience.

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  10. Geoff

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good food over multiple visits. Very is warm and very efficient. Definitely recommend this spot.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For catering details, please email james@elpocho.ca
  • Neighborhood
    The Annex
  • Cross street
    Bathurst Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bathurst Subway Station Walk.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

FAQs

El Pocho tends to get very busy, guests describe the small dining room as packed and recommend reservations; Wednesday nights were called out as particularly busy, while some lunch visits have been quieter and easy to talk in.

Yes, El Pocho has an outdoor patio and street-side seating; guests frequently praise its airy, covered patio as one of the best summer spots in the neighbourhood.

El Pocho feels warm and inviting, cozy, rustic lighting and a small, lively dining room with a much‑loved patio create a friendly neighbourhood spot for casual nights out.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished clothes rather than formal wear when dining at El Pocho Antojitos Bar.

El Pocho Antojitos Bar is open: Brunch, Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Lunch, Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm; Happy Hour, Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm; Dinner, Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm; Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm.

Weekends are a great pick for brunch, Saturday and Sunday brunch runs 10:00 am–3:00 pm and reviewers call it a wonderful brunch spot.

The chef’s share / fixed tasting and sharing menus are generous, multiple guests say they left pleasantly full after the prix-fixe or shared selections.

Yes, reviewers describe cozy, romantic lighting and recommend El Pocho for a couple’s night out, making it a warm choice for a special evening.

El Pocho is especially lovely on summer evenings, guests call it one of the best summer patios, and weekend brunch (Sat–Sun mornings) is also popular; expect a lively, busy vibe on weeknight dinners like Wednesday.

Yes, El Pocho runs a weekday happy hour and guests also enjoy a chef‑curated shared/prix‑fixe tasting; the drinks menu even lists pitchers meant for sharing.

You can dine inside in the main room, grab a spot at the bar or a bar‑table, or enjoy the outdoor patio (covered/enclosed and street‑side seating are mentioned by guests).

Yes, families visit regularly: multiple guests mention bringing young children who loved the food (including fish tacos and churros), and parents praise the entirely gluten‑free menu for kids with celiac.

Yes, El Pocho has a full drinks program: a tequila and mezcal-focused list, local craft beers and ciders, and a wide cocktail menu including Margaritas and Palomas (plus shared pitchers).

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El Pocho Antojitos Bar

4.7
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
The Annex

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
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