El Camino ON K2P 1M9

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380 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M9, Canada
+1 613-422-2800

El Camino ON K2P 1M9 is a vibrant taco restaurant nestled at 380 Elgin St, Ottawa. Renowned for its inviting atmosphere and delicious offerings, this eatery has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. With a menu boasting an array of tacos, from crispy fish to savory pork belly, each bite is a delightful journey for the taste buds.

Customer reviews highlight the exceptional food and welcoming vibe. Brandon Robinson praises the “good vibes spot” featuring cocktails matched by remarkable culinary creations, particularly the “blessed” pork belly tacos. Gareth Wood echoes this sentiment, noting the “fabulous” guacamole and perfectly balanced green chili sauce, all at a reasonable price of around $9 per taco.

For those serious about their tacos, Dick Wong confirms that El Camino is dedicated to the craft. The laid-back ambiance, spirited kitchen staff, and unparalleled taco varieties create a dining experience that lingers long after you leave. Gabrielle Tayag’s Valentine’s Day celebration with eight tacos, including the hearty tuna tartare crispy taco, showcases the menu's versatility.

Xinyi Lim's encounter reveals the charm of the bar setup, where friendly servers enhance the meal experience with tastings. Whether you're after cocktails or late-night tacos, El Camino ON K2P 1M9 is a must-visit spot for taco enthusiasts in Ottawa.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
    • No wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • No wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
    • Usually has a wait
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For El Camino ON K2P 1M9

Brandon Robinson
Jul 2,2025
Cocktails as good as you'd hope, servers who are good vibes, and seriously good food. Just a quality good vibes spot in a dope location. They didn't have olives for a martini when I ordered but hey what can you do. This place is worth adding to the hopping list. The pork belly tacos are too blessed.
Gareth Wood
Jun 19,2025
Another little hidden gem in the City. It had a fabulous reputation of being the best Tacos in the city. I was not disappointed. We had a mix of fish and chicken. The guacamole was fabulous and offset the green chili sauce. We didn't venture near the habanero sauce as the green packed a lovely punch. Averaging 9 bucks a Taco, it was a great experience. Servers were very welcoming and responsive. Highly recommended.
Dick Wong
Jun 15,2025
Are you serious about tacos? This restaurant is. The restaurant has a very laid back feel, the drinks bar dominates the restaurant. I like that. You should have a margarita or a cervesa with your tacos. There were no issues reserving a table right through the Google maps app. Our table was waiting. The open kitchen lets us peek into the secrets of their delicious food, revealing chefs are having a good time, laughing and preparing food with smiles and comradery, like you would expect from a kitchen proud of their food. The wait staff are fantastic, busy refilling waters, making sure that everything is good and that you have no wants left. But all of this is just an elaborate backdrop to their magnificent arsenal of tacos. I must confess that I can't have more than 5 or 6 in one go... I haven't done the full menu challenge. Each taco having its own distinct characteristics and each bundle brimming with to-die-for contents. As I'm browsing my memories of the food and trying to select the accurate descriptors right now - and it's triggering me to want to go back and eat again. How serious are you about tacos? Because this restaurant is.
Gabrielle Tayag
May 4,2025
Had a delicious dinner here to celebrate Valentine's day. We had 8 tacos total! We tried most of the meat options and did the fish tacos twice! Probably one of the best crispy fish taco I've had. The portion of fish was so hefty and nicely battered. We also enjoyed the tuna tartare crispy taco! Everything was good overall and we left feeling stuffed. I certainly recommend making a reservation as this place fills up quick.
Xin Yi Lim
Apr 26,2025
Stumbled across this little bar and i loved it!!! The bar setup was unique and intimate, very cute and creative. Servers Shelby and Stephanie made our experience a good one by giving us a bunch of tasters in order for us to decide on what cider or beer to have. Most cocktails were riffs of classics so nothing special, but still super good and made well. I tried their one signature that was not reminiscent of a classic, the Camino Club, and it was an amazing and very well balanced drink! Would definitely recommend. Also tried their pig head taco and loved it. The tacos were decently sized and price is ok. Not the cheapest but i would say 3 tacos would be enough for 1 sitting tbh. Regardless i had a great time, staff were so nice and patient with us so thank you!!!! Last call was at 1145 so definitely a good spot for a late night !
Jess
Apr 6,2025
Came here for dinner and drinks, and had an excellent experience. Service was great, cocktails were thoughtfully crafted and presented, and the food was fantastic. Tried a few tacos and all of them were great, but the chorizo is definitely one of my favorites.
Amanda Blain
Mar 14,2025
This place has some amazing food choices and even later at night. Get the salad and prawns and skip the typical tacos. You won't regret the taste sensations from this combo! So delicious! Remember to add the dressing to your plate from the salad as it makes the dish.
Ashleigh McMahon
Mar 9,2025
So glad we stumbled across this little hidden gem whilst visiting Ottawa! The tacos were absolutely delicious & the special Corn on the Cob (recommended to us by our Server, Tom) was phenomenal. The cocktails were gorgeously presented and tasted amazing. We were sat at a bar table which had a lovely atmosphere, as did the entire restaurant! Tom was a brilliant server who served us with plenty of recommendations, made sure we always had drinks and water & even gave us recommendations for the next City on our trip! Couldn’t recommend this restaurant enough - if you are ever in Ottawa it’s a must!

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