Tacos de Princesa

What is Tacos de Princesa? Situated below ground at 150 King Street West directly in the PATH concourse, Tacos de Princesa is the sleek downtown evolution of Scarborough’s acclaimed Narcos Tacos. Founded by Ali Barakat, Seif Omar, and Umran Hanifi, this counter-service outpost trades casual suburban dining for a fast, punchy open kitchen setup built for Bay Street lunch crowds. Seating is purely casual with nearby common area tables, designed specifically to move massive queues with speed and precision.

Tacos de Princesa Menu & What to Order The menu focuses on elevated, halal-certified Mexican street staples crafted with house-made marinades and fresh scratch-made salsas. The mandatory order is the trio of birria tacos, loaded with tender pulled brisket, cilantro, and diced onions, served alongside salsa verde and chipotle crema. Substantial desk-lunch options include carne asada burrito bowls, surf-and-turf tacos stacked with steak and grilled shrimp, and plant-based veggie chorizo.

Know Before You Go This is strictly a counter-service operation with no reservations, so expect a heavy walk-up line during the peak midday rush between 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Direct subterranean access from St. Andrew subway station makes it completely weatherproof to reach via transit. The kitchen operates exclusively on weekdays from mid-morning to early evening, closing down on weekends.