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La Selva restaurant mexicain
Authentic Mexican flavors in the heart of Montréal, where every dish tells a story.
4.8
Mexican
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Authentic Mexican flavors in the heart of Montréal, where every dish tells a story.
La Selva restaurant mexicain brings the vibrant, authentic taste of Mexico to Montréal with a focus on traditional recipes and fresh ingredients. This cozy eatery is celebrated for its tender octopus, flavorful tacos, and homemade hot sauces, offering a genuine dining experience that transports guests south of the border. The restaurant features an excellent assortment of tequila and classic desserts like Tres Leches Cake, making it a favorite for both brunch and dinner. With a 4.8-star rating, La Selva is known for its friendly service, clean space, and bold, hearty portions that satisfy even the most discerning palates.
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Handmade corn tortillas filled with options like ribeye, chorizo, shrimp, or carnitas, served with fresh toppings and homemade hot sauces.
Weekend brunch featuring traditional dishes such as chilaquiles and molletes, offering a colorful, flavorful start to your day.
Expertly prepared seafood including Pulpo a la Plancha (grilled octopus) and Tartare de Atun (tuna tartare) with unique ingredients like raspberries.
Cheesy, crispy quesadillas like the Gobernador with shrimp, served with guacamole, pico de gallo, and grilled vegetables.
Indulge in classic Mexican desserts, including the highly praised Tres Leches Cake, for a sweet finish to your meal.
An extensive assortment of tequila and crafted cocktails to complement your dining experience in a lively atmosphere.
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Overall rating
Zachary Bettan
Tacos Jefe, Gobernador, Gringa Carnita, Pulpo A La Plancha, Tartare De Atun 🌮🌮🌮 I think my fiance and I have found our new favourite Mexican restaurant in MTL. We are always on the hunt for good authentic Mexican food and this place really hit the spot. Our recent favourite has gone a little downhill for us as of late so we were so happy to stumble onto this place @laselvamtl We really couldn't decide on just one thing, we rarely do, so we had to get a bunch of stuff! We got the octopus and the tuna tartare dish to start. Honestly so plesently surprised I didn't think tbh the octopus would be so tender and flavorful as it was. I know Mexican cuisine from what I've seen doesn't feature octopus so often but it was cooked as well as some of the best I've ever had. We saw like every table around us order it so we knew it was a must. Same with the tuna, light, fresh and full of complexity.I didn't expect to have in a Tartare with raspberries! For me the star of the show was the Taco Jefe. It comes with four corn tortillas that really lend to the authenticity of Mexican Cuisine. Thinly cut ribeye with homemade chorizo an absolute must and then you get the added freshness from the grilled onions and Cactus all tied together with some cheese. Really a 10 out of 10 dish. Super impactful, bold, and extremely good portion very Hardy Taco in itself! My fiance, her favourite was the "mini" quesadillas, the Gobernador. It was very different from a traditional taco or even quesadilla that I've had it came in a blue style tortilla with shrimp and cheese which I thought would be odd but actually really goes together very well along with some grilled vegetables Chipotle mayo and some guacamole and pico de gallo to tie it all together. I would also opt to ask for their two homemade hot sauces very spicy both of them even for someone who likes spicy but also very flavor forward! Last but not least we have the Gringa carnita which is layers of pulled pork with cheese, vegetables, guacamole and other goodies packed in between two flour tortillas. Toasted on both sides so they get nice and crispy and the cheese melts evenly throughout!
Israel Monroy
Absolutely loved the food at this restaurant! Everything we tried was beyond delicious — the chilaquiles and molletes are my absolute favorites, and don’t even get me started on the Tres Leches Cake… pure perfection! 🍰✨ Great taste, great prices, super clean space, and friendly service. Definitely a Mexican restaurant worth visiting and enjoying. 🇲🇽🌮
FITZGERALD KRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ CRISTI
Simply spectacular, a brunch like no other; comparable only to a real traditional Mexican eatery, full of flavors, colors, and a portion that only a true Latino chef knows how to offer. It has become a weekend tradition. The best Mexican restaurant in Montreal.
Clara Hornsey
It’s important to note that you need to reserve in advance, as the place is very small. The pulpo a la plancha was amazing! It was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the vegetables were a nice addition. I wouldn’t get the Mexican plate again though. The carnitas tacos were good, though they needed the additional sauces. The special beef tacos were okay, a bit strange that you dipped the beef tacos in beef juice. Overall nice spot and atmosphere. 2nd time going : This time we got the octopus again because it was so good the first time and it did not disappoint! The chicken tacos were good though I think the rice isn’t necessary and should be replaced with beans. The steak eye quesadillas were very tasty and cheesy.
Eva Villalba
Excellent, authentic Mexican food. Great assortment of tequila. Quesadillas are to die for. Amazing typical desserts.
