#1,312 in Toronto. 23 Redditors across 44 mentions, Nov 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Described as authentic Mexican that goes well beyond tacos, with the chilaquiles getting praise. Opinions are split, with some naming it a favourite and others calling it average.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“Balam on Lansdowne or Taqueria el pastorcito on Bloor are excellent Mexican options (including tacos)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Balaam on Lansdowne is authentic Mexican, much more than tacos.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It was excellent”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “We tried to order takeout from this place three separate times and never succeeded.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I thought this place was just ok”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Balem on Dovercourt was serving a slice with tacos this week”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “almost every meal I have there is enough food for two people, including their massive tortas”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Balam on lansdowne 😙👌🏻”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “This place is VERY average.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Balam on Lansdowne”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Their chilaquiles are amazing.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Balam”
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