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Quetzal: Michelin-Starred Mexican Restaurant in Toronto | Reservations & Menu

Quetzal: A Michelin Star for Mexican Cuisine in Toronto

On College Street in Toronto, Quetzal brings a refined perspective to Mexican cooking, earning a Michelin star for its high quality. The kitchen focuses on depth of flavour, with dishes built around nixtamalized heirloom corn tortillas pressed and ground in house, and proteins and vegetables cooked over live fire.

The menu moves through a series of small and large plates. Start with the dry aged hiramasa aguachile with rhubarb and shiro shoyu, or the Hokkaido scallop ceviche in a leche negra. Masa dishes are a highlight: a memela topped with chicharron, chanterelle mushrooms, and quesillo, or the lamb barbacoa empanada Oaxaqueña. For mains, the dry aged Hudson Valley duck breast comes with pipian rojo, and the Opal Valley lamb rack is paired with black garlic mole negro. A selection of steaks includes an A5 Nagi Wagyu striploin from Okayama, Japan, and a 14-ounce MS8 Tajima Wagyu ribeye from Australia.

The beverage program matches the ambition. Cocktails lean into agave spirits and mezcal, with ingredients like hoja santa, masa, and aji amarillo. The wine list offers thoughtful pours by the glass, and a non-alcoholic menu includes house-made aguas frescas.

The space is open Wednesday through Sunday, with reservations and walk-ins from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Counter dining is available, and the restaurant can accommodate private parties. With its Michelin star and a menu that respects tradition while pushing technique, Quetzal has become a defining restaurant for Mexican cuisine in Toronto.