El Mitote

What is El Mitote? Occupying a buzzy stretch of College Street just east of Dufferin in Dufferin Grove, El Mitote is a high-energy Mexican pizza kitchen and Latin lounge from the crew behind Sinaloa Factory. The interior leans into dark evening lounge vibes with moody neon accents, sleek bar seating, standard dining tables, and a central floor that transforms on weekends for live music, karaoke, and DJs.

El Mitote Menu & What to Order The kitchen turns classic street flavours into over-the-top comfort food, leading with Sinaloan-style Mexican pizzas like the Birria Pizza served with a side of savoury dipping consommé. You will also find the group's famous Mexican-Japanese sushi rolls—notably the deep-fried Birria Roll and the Guamuchilito Roll—alongside lime-cured black sauce aguachiles and classic birria tacos. Wash down the savoury, cheesy plates with signature mezcal cocktails or house margaritas.

Know Before You Go Tables fill quickly on Friday and Saturday nights when live performances kick off, making advance reservations via phone or their online booking link a smart play for groups. Commuters can hop on the 506 Carlton streetcar to the Dufferin stop, while drivers will find metered street parking along College. The venue opens late afternoon on weekdays and noon on weekends, keeping the kitchen running late into the night.