Grand Electric - why are you not there right now?

One of mine and hubs new years resolutions is to start trying out new restaurants on a regular basis.  Towards the end of 2011 we started playing favorites and we found ourselves hitting up our top 3 go-to Toronto eateries on repeat.  This year, in an effort to expand our culinary horizons, we started the year off right with an amazing spot on Queen West - highly recommended to us by one of our cheesemonger customers.  I can honestly say after one visit, this restaurant his jumped its way to the top of my list.  It is A-MAZ-ING and I will be personally offended if every one of you don't take your tushies there as soon as possible. 

With a line up down the street at 5:55 when they only open at 6:00, I highly recommend either getting there early, or planning a drink down the street while you wait for your table.  The atmosphere was just as good as the food.  Dim lighting, amazing music, the whole menu written on a large chalkboard with a total of less than 15 items and only about 8 tables in the whole place.  Very cozy, trendy and most importantly, the mexican inspired food is to die for.  The tacos are the best I have ever had - hands down - the guacamole is authentic and even better with their house made tortilla chips and every bite I had was better than the next.  We had a nice little taco trio (pork belly, baja fish and beef cheek), the chicken frito, the tuna ceviche and the best part of all? I have a newly discovered favorite drink - The Michelada.  A beer with a caesar rim and flavorings and fresh cilantro garnishes to give the most amazing aroma with each sip.  Genius. We ordered about 3/4th of the entire menu and our bill was 86 dollars - bonus.

An absolute must try.

A few visuals for your mouthwatering pleasure...

 

Baja Fish Tacos

 

Beef Cheek Taco

 

Shrimp Tostada

 

Chicken Fritto

 

Key Lime Pie in a Cup

 

Michelada

 

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