Native Tongues Taqueria

You’re not going to want to miss this collab dinner 💯 ・・・ Our Good Hood collaboration dinner with @donnamacyyc is coming up this Monday! Book your reservation by e-mailing… https://t.co/LbEMeFeZ4f

Banana Split Donas! Get one today from 4 pm. #whilesupplieslast.

All tacos must go! $2.50 all day Tuesdays..

We love Mondays around here! $5 margaritas #allday ☀️☀️☀️ #margaritamonday

Can’t go wrong with an empanada. Queso, veggies and fresh herbs.

Retweeted Victoria Park (@vicparkyyc):
Check out this write up by @caitlinagnew about our great city on the @tokyo_smoke website! Featuring @NativeTongueYYC @twopennychinese @shelteryyc and many more #yyc faves! https://t.co/uZlZMgRUkZ #vicparkyyc

Feeling lucky? Swing by at 4 pm today to grab our feature Donas #whilesupplieslast!

Real cowboys drink Mezcal...Check out our Mezcalgarita recipe in Eat North. https://t.co/Q1WTWZdrAq

Real cowboys drink Mezcal...Check out our Mezcalgarita recipe in Eat North.

And for the sweet finish...#donas

The Native Tongues dish” that transcends mere Instagram fodder.” @Nationalpost on our Pollo Fritto with fried chicken, glazed donas and chorizo gravy: https://t.co/eXqBYvQpKw

"More isn’t always more when it comes to fried poultry, but it is at Native Tongues. The Mexican cantina specializes in fried chicken thighs served alongside glazed doughnuts with a side of avocado and chorizo gravy. The result is a collision of food trends, but the Mexican-inspired dish transcends mere Instagram fodder." – National Post

The Hamburguesa al Carbon, otherwise known as Stampede fuel. Fill your boots with some proper taqueria eats between your Stampeding this weekend. #happystampede #paradeday.

Come have a drink with us amigos! We’re rocking our third anniversary celebrations today with $5 bubbles, cheap beer and of course, Mezcal.

Tuesdays are for cheap Tacos de Guisado! Try all six options. On for $2.50 today.

Happy Canada Day amigos!! Today also happens to be our third anniversary, so thanks to everyone for three great years!!
Stop by today and be sure to join us this Thursday (July 5) for more festivities, including swag giveaways and cheap dranks.

Say hola to our new rostizado chicken cooked in a traditional adobo style (similar to what you’d fine in #mexicocity). Try it this long weekend!

CEVICHE WEEK! Today’s feature Ceviche is a beautiful Aguachile Ceviche Tostadita 👌🏼 . . #yyc #yycfood #yyceats #capturecalgary #curiocitycalgary #yycliving #yycnow #yyceats

Must ❤️ Mezcal... NT is HIRING experienced servers to work full time with a small team in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of Mexican food an asset. Must be available for a mix of days, evenings and weekends. Email resumer to: Judith@nativetongues.ca.

Red snapper is our feature ceviche today! This traditional seafood dish comes with red snapper, octopus, salsa fresca, and radishes. Fresh and ready for you!

While I have never actually been to the Native Tongue restaurant itself and am unable to comment on the service, I must admit that their food is out of this world amazing. I've had it a few times at work meetings and events and each time it is better than the last. I imagine this place being a taco lovers heaven!

We discovered this taqueria a week ago before our trip to the Rockies, had to come back today before we leave Calgary. The food was absolutely scrumptious and service, often a sore spot these days, impeccable and friendly. The decor is cozy, artsy and contemporary all at the same time. And finally, prices are very reasonable for what you get (even more so on Taco Tuesday). I wish I could take this place home with me...

Walking into Native Tongues located downtown Calgary is like stepping into a dream. The hippest dream that is. It's hometown authenticity meets cool street party and everyone's invited. Even the cutesy red head who takes down my name with a smile somehow fits inside this very real and happening taqueria. Your grandmother wouldn't feel out of place here. She might even be tempted to order a shot or two of mezcal. The whole place feels electric as the groovy beats play off the oozing blue graffiti walls to create the punched feel good vibe. It is the kind of party you'd get if you sandwiched modern art and backyard refinement with raw Latin fire. As I sit down at the bar amongst the other soloists, I am greeted by an equally groovy mustached bartender. At first glance, he screams hipster but after spending a few minutes talking with him, I am excited by his passion and enthusiasm for his work. If the decor and staff are indicative of the 'surprise me drink' and mix of traditional fare that I ordered, then I am in for a real treat. Alas my tacos and single enchilada arrive and I am not disappointed. The enchilada is like a pocket of golden goodness for your taste buds. The tacos are balanced in flavor and simply delicious. The entire evening was entertaining and momentarily suspended me in a sort of tropical make believe where I could suddenly move my hips in ways that no country girl should be able to. Thank you Native Tongues for creating the space for a memorable evening out with my inner child.

This place is stunningly popular. We had to wait 15 mins for a table on the Sunday evening of the Lilac Festival...maybe that's just fine.



The atmosphere is lovely. Great music, great vibe, great wait staff, great everyone.



The menu is wonderful, Mexican food done well, really well. We had the (forgive the translations) grill corn and the soup to start. We were both in heaven.



Margarita was tasty and well done. Squirt (Mexican version of Ting) was great.



Fish tacos for 2, refried bean and mushroom tacos all amazing, tasty, fresh and well prepared. Cooked right there in view over open coals by cheerful chefs. Well run and very timely even whilst being super busy.



Finished with Mexican flan. Wow.



Reasonable well priced. $80 for two even with desert, starter and margaritas. I'll recommend highly. Why can't this restaurant be in Toronto? Shout out to Kelsi the wait staff...cool, charming under pressure.

The tacos were beyond delicious! We enjoyed the pork belly platter then a couple of brisket tacos. We were warnd of their popularity and line ups but got there at just the right time. The food is well worth waiing for...Be patient! Service was excellent being attentive, timely a knowledgeable.

The pork belly plate was beyond delicious! The guac and chips, the salsa negra was amazing... On regards to the service, we waited around 20 min. which was fine because the place was busy, the guy who helped us at the table was very friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. Overall, I will come back any time. I had a great experience! :)

Pretty authentic Mexican tacos. Had the salsa tasting which was great and one of each taco. The pork was my favourite. Great service too!

Outstanding food and great service! This restaurant is a ‘must try’ downtown! Drinks, food, service and atmosphere makes this establishment a winner!

Loved it all!! Sangria, Elote, Chicken and Waffles...the BEST!! Staff was amazing as well. Will def be back. Thank you!!!

I've never been disappointed by Native Tongues. The mezcalgarita is an absolute must try. Margarita heaven...if you like mezcal. And I sure do!

And the food! Try EVERYTHING! Though the tacos are really the star of the menu in my opinion.

Never had bad service, just different degrees of amazing!

On my last visit on September 22nd, my friends and I sat at the bar. Our bartender, Eric, is hands down the best bartender I've ever had. His energy, enthusiasm and charisma made the experience unforgettable.

I will be back again and again and again.

I was pretty stoked to come across this quaint Mexican joint in Calgary! They defiantly have authentic flavours and plates being served. We shared the salsa sampler which was a decent size and each salsa sample had it's own unique flavour that is hard to find anywhere else but in Mexico itself. After, I had the vegetarian tacos - which both were really tasty. The corn tortillas were true to traditional size so I would order a few at least. Servers were nice and efficient with timing on the dishes. The place was busy and we were there mid-afternoon so I would defiantly make reservations if they accept them or come prepared to have a bit of a wait if it's around dinner time. I would highly recommend this place to anyone passing through Calgary looking for a hidden hot spot. Defiantly will be back!

I like this restaurant cuz food and service was good.

Great food! Great service! I'm so glad I found this place!

Drinks on point. Food amazing. Very good vibes, a place to go!!

The food was delicious but we ordered our food and it took about 45 minutes from when we finished our appetizer to get our food. The people beside us ordered theirs after we did and got it first. Very good food though, neat environment!

I love everything about native tongues except how loud it gets and the drink menu...the salsa tasting is amazing and so are the tacos.

Decent tacos. Hit or miss on the service. My team stayed at the hotel next to them and ate there almost every night strictly due to convenience. Have 2 people that work there that gave good service: frequent walk bys, asked how our food was, gave everyone their own plates and sauce. Every other server did the opposite resulting in mix feelings about this place.

The food it's okay. But the service was very bad. We wait for so long and it wasn't busy at all. We order two pastel de 3 leches and wait for 15 mins. The flavour of the cake it's just okay it was more whipped cream than cake. It looks like the used frozen strawberries and the desicion to plate it in a jar not good idea or the flowers as decoration. The concept it's good just the execution of the food preparation and service need to improve.

I wouldn't come back. Depending on the type of tacos some were bland some were salty. Overpriced for portion size not authentic at all. Even my traditional sweet rice milk drink (horchata) was on the salty side. Service wasn't the worst but came looking for good food and left disappointed. Still hungry maybe diner next door will be better....

While I have never actually been to the Native Tongue restaurant itself and am unable to comment on the service, I must admit that their food is out of this world amazing. I've had it a few times at work meetings and events and each time it is better than the last. I imagine this place being a taco lovers heaven!

We discovered this taqueria a week ago before our trip to the Rockies, had to come back today before we leave Calgary. The food was absolutely scrumptious and service, often a sore spot these days, impeccable and friendly. The decor is cozy, artsy and contemporary all at the same time. And finally, prices are very reasonable for what you get (even more so on Taco Tuesday). I wish I could take this place home with me...

Walking into Native Tongues located downtown Calgary is like stepping into a dream. The hippest dream that is. It's hometown authenticity meets cool street party and everyone's invited. Even the cutesy red head who takes down my name with a smile somehow fits inside this very real and happening taqueria. Your grandmother wouldn't feel out of place here. She might even be tempted to order a shot or two of mezcal. The whole place feels electric as the groovy beats play off the oozing blue graffiti walls to create the punched feel good vibe. It is the kind of party you'd get if you sandwiched modern art and backyard refinement with raw Latin fire. As I sit down at the bar amongst the other soloists, I am greeted by an equally groovy mustached bartender. At first glance, he screams hipster but after spending a few minutes talking with him, I am excited by his passion and enthusiasm for his work. If the decor and staff are indicative of the 'surprise me drink' and mix of traditional fare that I ordered, then I am in for a real treat. Alas my tacos and single enchilada arrive and I am not disappointed. The enchilada is like a pocket of golden goodness for your taste buds. The tacos are balanced in flavor and simply delicious. The entire evening was entertaining and momentarily suspended me in a sort of tropical make believe where I could suddenly move my hips in ways that no country girl should be able to. Thank you Native Tongues for creating the space for a memorable evening out with my inner child.

This place is stunningly popular. We had to wait 15 mins for a table on the Sunday evening of the Lilac Festival...maybe that's just fine.



The atmosphere is lovely. Great music, great vibe, great wait staff, great everyone.



The menu is wonderful, Mexican food done well, really well. We had the (forgive the translations) grill corn and the soup to start. We were both in heaven.



Margarita was tasty and well done. Squirt (Mexican version of Ting) was great.



Fish tacos for 2, refried bean and mushroom tacos all amazing, tasty, fresh and well prepared. Cooked right there in view over open coals by cheerful chefs. Well run and very timely even whilst being super busy.



Finished with Mexican flan. Wow.



Reasonable well priced. $80 for two even with desert, starter and margaritas. I'll recommend highly. Why can't this restaurant be in Toronto? Shout out to Kelsi the wait staff...cool, charming under pressure.

The tacos were beyond delicious! We enjoyed the pork belly platter then a couple of brisket tacos. We were warnd of their popularity and line ups but got there at just the right time. The food is well worth waiing for...Be patient! Service was excellent being attentive, timely a knowledgeable.

The pork belly plate was beyond delicious! The guac and chips, the salsa negra was amazing... On regards to the service, we waited around 20 min. which was fine because the place was busy, the guy who helped us at the table was very friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. Overall, I will come back any time. I had a great experience! :)

Pretty authentic Mexican tacos. Had the salsa tasting which was great and one of each taco. The pork was my favourite. Great service too!

Outstanding food and great service! This restaurant is a ‘must try’ downtown! Drinks, food, service and atmosphere makes this establishment a winner!

Loved it all!! Sangria, Elote, Chicken and Waffles...the BEST!! Staff was amazing as well. Will def be back. Thank you!!!

I've never been disappointed by Native Tongues. The mezcalgarita is an absolute must try. Margarita heaven...if you like mezcal. And I sure do!

And the food! Try EVERYTHING! Though the tacos are really the star of the menu in my opinion.

Never had bad service, just different degrees of amazing!

On my last visit on September 22nd, my friends and I sat at the bar. Our bartender, Eric, is hands down the best bartender I've ever had. His energy, enthusiasm and charisma made the experience unforgettable.

I will be back again and again and again.

I was pretty stoked to come across this quaint Mexican joint in Calgary! They defiantly have authentic flavours and plates being served. We shared the salsa sampler which was a decent size and each salsa sample had it's own unique flavour that is hard to find anywhere else but in Mexico itself. After, I had the vegetarian tacos - which both were really tasty. The corn tortillas were true to traditional size so I would order a few at least. Servers were nice and efficient with timing on the dishes. The place was busy and we were there mid-afternoon so I would defiantly make reservations if they accept them or come prepared to have a bit of a wait if it's around dinner time. I would highly recommend this place to anyone passing through Calgary looking for a hidden hot spot. Defiantly will be back!

I like this restaurant cuz food and service was good.

Great food! Great service! I'm so glad I found this place!

Drinks on point. Food amazing. Very good vibes, a place to go!!

The food was delicious but we ordered our food and it took about 45 minutes from when we finished our appetizer to get our food. The people beside us ordered theirs after we did and got it first. Very good food though, neat environment!

I love everything about native tongues except how loud it gets and the drink menu...the salsa tasting is amazing and so are the tacos.

Decent tacos. Hit or miss on the service. My team stayed at the hotel next to them and ate there almost every night strictly due to convenience. Have 2 people that work there that gave good service: frequent walk bys, asked how our food was, gave everyone their own plates and sauce. Every other server did the opposite resulting in mix feelings about this place.

The food it's okay. But the service was very bad. We wait for so long and it wasn't busy at all. We order two pastel de 3 leches and wait for 15 mins. The flavour of the cake it's just okay it was more whipped cream than cake. It looks like the used frozen strawberries and the desicion to plate it in a jar not good idea or the flowers as decoration. The concept it's good just the execution of the food preparation and service need to improve.

I wouldn't come back. Depending on the type of tacos some were bland some were salty. Overpriced for portion size not authentic at all. Even my traditional sweet rice milk drink (horchata) was on the salty side. Service wasn't the worst but came looking for good food and left disappointed. Still hungry maybe diner next door will be better....