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Had a good meal at Antojo! Started with esquites, a street corn like dip served with homemade chips. It was incredibly delicious, would highly recommend everyone try it and would go back JUST to get the dip. The Cherry Bomb (one of their cocktails) was amazingly yummy. The jalapeno syrup in the drink and tajin on the rim made this drink the perfect combo of sweet and spicy. Our meal was the build your own tacos for two... And it was disappointing. You choose two protein options (we chose al pastor and chicken tinga). Both options were underwhelming. The pineapple on the al pastor was, by far, the MOST disappointing part of the meal. It's advertised as "grilled pineapple" but there was nothing grilled about it. And it was served on top of the meat mixture... If it's not grilled, then it should be cooked with the meat. The meat options were both bland. They weren't well seasoned or spiced. The tacos came with homemade guac that lacked any real flavour. We tried all of the homemade taco sauces and again, were underwhelmed at the lack of flavour. If I hadn't gotten the esquites, then I wouldn't have anything positive to say about the food here. Especially at $39 for two very small bowls of meat served with flavourless salsa, guac, and taco sauces. Because of the amazing taste of the esquites and my drink, I'd assume the tacos just aren't one of their best menu items (which is obviously funny) but I'd definitely go back and try something else next time. Our waitress was absolutely lovely. She recommended the esquites dip to us. She was on the ball and checked on us exactly the right amount of times.
Amanda CollinsAmanda Collins
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I love the atmosphere of this place, though it was a bit too warm the few times I went. The staff is very friendly and service is really quick. It is a bit on the expensive side though. They have a variety of interesting cocktails but you tend to go though those really quickly given the serving size. My first meal there was their burger week burger, which was honestly amazing. The patty was grilled, heavily seasoned and spicy. Their guac and salsa are amazing, and I do enjoy the different table sauces. I had a few things off the food menu, including the grilled octopus, pork carnitas tacos, green chicken enchilada, guacamole trio, churros. I enjoyed all the guacamole dips, and unfortunately I was let down by everything else. The octopus was really overpriced and I couldn't taste anything... The tentacles were really small compared to everywhere else I had them and they were really tasteless. The enchiladas didn't leave much of an impression, the tacos, while it did have really moist meat, was also underseasoned, but adding one of the hot sauces saved it. If they could incorporate more of that flavour into their meals it would be perfect. I want to assume it's because most native Nova Scotians have a reputation of not being able to handle spicy but if it means the flavor of your food suffers then what's the point? Have A non-spicy option for those persons and let everyone else enjoy their meals the way they should be. The Churros also let me down. I'm a big churro lover but my batch at least, was missing something. Overall though this place has amazing potential and lots of people seem to enjoy their food. The place is always packed, and it's definitely a good contribution to Argyle. The Variety of dishes offered brings new life to a city that is overcrowded with pubs and their typical dishes that are honestly pretty boring. So it's nice to see someone step up and liven up the place with something new. I just wish it tasted as good as it looked.
Jacqui JnBaptisteJacqui JnBaptiste
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Delicioso! Marvelous food! We went to try this place the second week it opened. We were so excited about an authentic Mexican restaurant opening in Halifax. We invited a few friends to come along as well to try out more of their fantastic menu. Everything was fantastic not a single complaint to be had. My personal favorite of the night was the Braised Beef Tongue tacos which were filled with flavor and cooked to perfection but it was a little too juicy and caused a big mess. The Guacamole Trio and Traditional Guacamole were both excellent and fresh, full of zest (and grasshoppers), and just the right amount of onion flavor, I also loved their homemade tortilla chips which I have not had in a long time as most places just use store bought chips nowadays. I ordered the Baja Fish tacos which were very tasty but an unfortunate color that makes taking pictures of them very difficult to capture their good side. Our friends had the Pork Carnitas Plato Grande which was a huge serving of delicious pork shoulder and the Al Pastor (spit roasted pork) which was flavorful as well. We finished the night with some Margaritas and Churros, the Margaritas were pretty good but I found the Churros to be too hard to truly enjoy. The service was quick, I loved the decor, everything was nice and clean. I highly recommend this amazing restaurant, I will be back again and again.
Alexa LamAlexa Lam
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So nice that me and my friend went twice! The apps we tried was the guacamole trio and the Mexican street corn - definitely recommend the street corn but the trio was great too! I had the Quesabirria with a side of lime soup one night, and the Chicken Enmoladas with a side of rice and beans, the second night. The quesabirria was rich, filling, and the consumme had a super intense flavour. The lime soup was very flavourful as well, had a tarty, mouth watering taste and that was a great dinner that was only surpassed by the Chicken Enmoladas. The waiter said it would be a life changing experience if I've never had mole sauce before and it actually, literally, was. The enmoladas had a very complex, earthy flavour that tantalized and delighted the senses. I'm almost salivating at the thought of it, now. The rice and beans was well done and could have easily been a meal in itself - powerfully simple, it is a titan in the realm of rice and bean dishes. The rice is lightly flavoured and stir fried with something that makes them slightly buttered and green, and the refried beans was very tasty on its own. Overall, an amazing food experience that I would highly recommend.
Jamie NhieuJamie Nhieu
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TL;DR -fantastic environment/vibe (both outdoor & inside) -service is fast, friendly & efficient -food is delicious, fresh and reasonably priced -drinks are served at the bar and they have plenty to offer -family friendly environment. ---------------- Hey family, Here's my honest review of Antojo tacos & tequila.💀 I visited with my wife for some dinner and had an excellent dining experience. Below is my full review: Parking can be a little tricky so we decided to find a paid parking lot and walked over. Parking was about $6 so keep that in mind. Upon entry we were immediately greeted and opted to sit inside. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a nice bar and offers plenty of seating. We decided to sit in the back where it was a little bit more quiet. We ordered tacos (tinga, pastor and cauliflower) the tacos were delivered within minutes and they were absolutely delicious. The serving size is on the smaller end however the quality and taste makes up for the smaller portion. Overall we enjoyed our dinner. We stayed for about 2 hours and would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for that mexican taste We're giving this a 5/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Junior SJunior S
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I wanted to try this place out more than once before leaving a review, but it's safe to say Antojo's quickly became the go-to restaurant for me and my husband. We stumbled on it by chance while wandering about downtown for something to eat that wasn't our usual spot, and we couldn't be happier with the gem we found in Antojo's. I've eaten at many Mexican restaurants in various countries and for me Antojo's covered all the bases on what makes a place memorable and what drives a customer to return again and again. To start it possesses a chic urban appeal coupled with traditional Mexican imagery and a great sense of lighting and atmosphere. The staff are quick, knowledgeable, friendly and seem to work like a well-oiled machine to deliver smooth service from the time you enter till you leave, without being overbearingly in your space the entire meal. The food itself is amazing. Between the two of us we've sampled several items on the menu over the course of multiple visits and regardless of what we order it's always on point. Each of the dishes we've had have been great, nothing overpowering, but always full of flavor and beautifully presented.
Keri HoleyfieldKeri Holeyfield
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Nearby Attractions Of Antojo Tacos + Tequila
Halifax Waterfront
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Halifax Public Gardens
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
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Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Museum of Natural History
Four Points by Sheraton Halifax
Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
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1667 Argyle St, Halifax, NS B3J 2B5, Canada
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+1 902-405-2790
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antojo.ca
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Airy, vibrant eatery offering Mexican plates plus tacos & tequila drinks in relaxed digs.
attractions: Halifax Waterfront, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax Public Gardens, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Museum of Natural History, Four Points by Sheraton Halifax, Sutton Place Hotel Halifax, Neptune Theatre, restaurants: The Bicycle Thief, Durty Nelly's Irish Pub, The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, Darrell's Restaurant, Your Father's Moustache, The Stubborn Goat Gastropub, Bluenose II Restaurant, Ristorante a Mano, The Five Fishermen, Gahan House Nova Centre

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