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2026-05-24
A DECADE OF EL REY 🥳 10 years in Kensington Market, the neighbourhood we’re lucky to call home. Thank you to all the staff past and present for slinging margs, making tacos, and keeping this little mezcal bar going night after night. Thank you to everyone who has supported us since day one, we couldn’t have done it without you. ❤️ Come celebrate with us today from 12pm-12am for food and drink specials and mariachi from 5-6pm. First come, first served.
2026-03-29
Siesta + Sips combo. 2 tacos, lil' guac and chips and lil' tres leches cake - $20. On this Sunday for the last time 12-5pm. ✌🏾
2026-01-30
Our flour tortillas are indeed made in-house. Chilorio Quesadillas on special all week long 🙂↕️✌️👄
2026-01-28
🪅Don’t miss our chilaquiles special! Ends Thursday, Jan 29. Open Monday-Thursday 5-midnight, Friday-Sunday 12pm-midnight. We love a walk-in or book a spot on Resy.
2026-01-25
Sunday Sunday Sunday! Snow Storm Sunday! Open until midnight 🥶
2026-01-24
Bring your long johns 🔥🥵☀️El Rey open 12pm-12am!
2026-01-19
2016, the year we opened El Rey! 🌵 What a decade it’s been. A throwback to some memorable faces. Thank you for the support Toronto!
#2016
2025-05-14
We’re 9 years old! 🥳
We can’t believe it, we’re celebrating 9 years in Kensington Market! Thank you to our hardworking staff, gracious guests and the Kensington Market Community. Join us tonight (May 14) for $5 off margaritas, mezcal flights and a special shrimp tostada 🦐!
2024-09-13
🇲🇽 This weekend we are celebrating Mexican Independence Day with one of our favourites. TACOS DE CHILES EN NOGADA 🌮 two corn tortillas topped with ground beef and pork mixed with peach, pear, apple and plantain and dressed with Nogada sauce, a rich nutty pecan and almond sauce). We will also be offering a vegan version with cauliflower! This special is available today, Friday Sept 13th until Monday Sept 16th! Enjoy on our patio 🌞.
2024-07-24
🎉Celebrate National Tequila Day with El Rey 🎉
Swipe through to see our flights of some very special tequilas! Each flight comes with 3 0.75oz shots.
Deluxe Flight
🥃 Jose Cuervo Tradicional Plata - Lightly aged in oak barrels
🥃 Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado - Aged for a minimum of 2 months in oak barrels, this gives reposados their signature golden tint and round flavour while retaining cooked agave flavour
🥃 Gran Centenario Anejo - One year in American oak develops its rich flavour and adds complexity
Premium Flight
🥃 Reserva de le Familia Platino - This bright & clear 100% organic blue agave tequila is sweet and spicy with notes of melon, honey, and hay
🥃 Dobel Diamante - Blended reposado, añejo, and extra añejo, this clear spirit was redistilled and filtered to create a unique tequila with aged character
🥃 Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo - The world’s first extra-añejo tequila, it evokes notes of rich oak, toasted almonds, vanilla and cinnamon with a complex & smooth finish. This spirit was made to commemorate the Cuervo family’s 200-year tequila legacy
Enjoy these flights out on the patio! We’re here 5pm to 12am!
2024-05-08
Our neighbours .to are open for 2024 season! 🕶️🍦 Enjoy soft serve (vegan options too) Wed-Fri 3-10pm, Sat-Sun 12-10pm.
This is their monthly feature 👉 Earl grey + hibiscus twist with pineapple compote and cornflake pretzel crunch. Yes, its vegan and can be modified gluten-free!
2024-03-06
Cheer up! Have a Oaxaca Old Fashioned 🥃 reposado tequila, mezcal, agave, and mole bitters 🎉
2023-09-29
Sit down, have a Paloma, and celebrate the last few days of Paloma Month!! 🥂 Our featured cocktail, Summer's End, is the perfect way to bid farewell to summer. Made with Blanco, grapefruit, lime, yellow watermelon, Sq**rt, and Peychaud Bitters😍
Every sip of our Paloma at El Rey supports the amazing project. 🌿 This project works closely with local communities to protect the biodiversity and endangered endemic species of Mexico's agave producing regions 🌎
Don't miss out! Paloma Month ends on September 30th 🗓️
Address
2a Kensington Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5T2J7
To get to the bar and Mexican restaurant located on Kensington Avenue in Toronto, there are several transportation options available to you. If you're using public transport, take the subway and get off at Queen Station. From Queen Station, exit onto Yonge Street and head south towards Dundas Street West. Once you reach Dundas Street West, turn right and walk for about 10 minutes until you come to Kensington Avenue.
If you prefer to drive, take the Gardiner Expressway towards Toronto and exit at Spadina Avenue. Follow Spadina Avenue north until you reach Dundas Street West, then turn left onto Dundas Street West. From there, follow Dundas Street West for a few blocks until you reach Kensington Avenue. Parking is available on the street or in nearby parking garages.
Alternatively, if you prefer to take a taxi or ride-share service, simply input your destination address as Kensington Avenue and your driver will take you directly to the location without hassle.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5pm - 12am |
| Tuesday |
5pm - 12am |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 12am |
| Thursday |
5pm - 12am |
| Friday |
12pm - 12am |
| Saturday |
12pm - 12am |
| Sunday |
12pm - 12am |
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What people say
El Rey Mezcal Bar on Kensington Avenue in Toronto is a must-visit spot for anyone looking for a cozy and intimate bar experience. The warm wood decor creates a welcoming atmosphere that perfectly complements the variety of mezcals and small plates of Mexican eats on offer. With its patio now open, El Rey Mezcal Bar is the perfect place to enjoy some summer sunshine while indulging in their delicious food and drinks. Their menu boasts a range of Latin American and Mexican dishes, including Ensenada Style Shrimp Tacos, which are sure to satisfy any craving for spicy and flavorful food. And if you're looking for something sweet, be sure to try their Mango Cheesecake - it's the perfect blend of fruity and creamy flavors. With no reservations required, El Rey Mezcal Bar is the ideal spot for an impromptu night out with friends or a romantic date night. Don't miss out on this gem in Kensington Market!
