• Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Noshing With the Nolands

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Contact
  • Work With Me
  • How-To
  • About
  • eBooks

Home » Dining Out » Native Tongues Taqueria

Native Tongues Taqueria

September 2, 2017 by Tara Noland 19 Comments

0 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Native Tongues Taqueria

One of my hands down favorite cuisine is Mexican but I want really good Mexican, the kind of food you get in Mexico, full of flavor and freshness. Native Tongues Taqueria has just that, delivering authentic cuisine that is outrageously delicious. This restaurant has a pumping vibe full of excitement. Their aim is to elevate Mexican street food to a new level, giving Calgarians a place to count on for excellent tacos, margaritas, and more. 

Cody Willis, the founder and co-owner of Native Tongues along with BMEX Restaurant Group have created a restaurant that will give you a lasting impression. You can see that it is a favorite among the locals and people from far and wide as the lineups are long but everyone endures as they know the reward in the end. We had a 30 minute wait but sure didn’t suffer as there is a great cocktail bar around the corner called Proof plus other establishments if we wanted to get a bevvie while we waited. The nice thing now is that they will call you when your table is ready. They don’t take reservations. 

Native Tongues Taqueria

On my list of must tries was their Mezcalgarita – Pelotón de la Muerte Mezcal, Cointreau, Lime,  and a Herb Salt Rim. There is a great selection of cocktails, most using authentic Mexican spirits also. My libation was amazing and I would go back again just for that alone. 

Subscribe to our emails!

Sign up today for free and be the first to get notified on new updates on delicious recipes, reviews and more.

Native Tongues Taqueria

My dining partner for the evening was the always lovely Lana Rogers their PR gal. We sure enjoyed our time together, eating, drinking, talking and eating again!

On The Menu

Native Tongues Taqueria

First up for appetizers or antojitos is this Aguachile Ceviche, shrimp, pulpo (octopus), cucumber, serrano, lime, and tomato. Perfectly tender seafood in a gorgeous marinade makes this cerviche a winner. This dish brings me back to evening beachside dinners in Mexico. 

Native Tongues Taqueria

Up next is Esquites, braised corn, herb oil, mayoress, white onion, queso fresco, and cilantro. Esquites is a corn salad and is bursting with flavor and I was happy to see this as opposed to being served on the cob as that is definitely not the most elegant of food to eat in a restaurant. 

Native Tongues Taqueria

Their tacos are a reasonable $3.50 each and you can order as many as you like and what you like, beef brisket, confit pork (carnitas), chicken, chorizo, refried beans or mushroom and kale. The carnitas was my favorite. The tortillas are freshly made daily. 

Native Tongues Taqueria

I did not have room for dessert but this traditional Tres Leche with a twist looked divine.  Tres Leche is a three milk cake, chantilly, and seasonal fruits preserve.

Come down and try this restaurant on for size, you will love all what it has to offer. They are located in the Beltline area of Calgary at 235 12th Ave. SW. Follow along with the fun on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

 

0 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Filed Under: Dining Out Tagged With: Calgary, dining out, Mexican, Native Tongues Taqueria, yyc

« Baked Cheeseburger Bacon Sliders
22 Perfect Pinwheel Recipes »

Comments

  1. Roger D Willis says

    September 5, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    I absolutely love Mexican food! The best I’ve found was in San Diego, California, when I went on a trip junker. NATIVE TONGUES TAQUERIA appears to have that same quality of food that I experienced in California! Commenting for Ladonna Dennis Maxwell @momblogsociety.com

    Reply
  2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    September 5, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    Oh wow! The food and the atmosphere here look amazing! I can’t believe how fresh and crisp it all looks, and the dessert is AH-mazing looking!

    Reply
  3. Meagan says

    September 5, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    What a fun ambiance. The food looks delicious and fresh.

    Reply
  4. Jeanette says

    September 5, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    Mexican food is one of my favorites! I wish this restaurant was here because I would love to try out this place!

    Reply
  5. robin rue says

    September 5, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Good Mexican is not easy to find around here. I will keep this place in mind if I make it to that area because it sounds awesome.

    Reply
  6. Amy Desrosiers says

    September 5, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    I love authentic Mexican cuisine. I think it is so loaded with flavors that are so hard to reproduce at home.

    Reply
  7. Kathy says

    September 5, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    Looks like a great place for a good meal. That food sure does look amazing. I love Mexican dishes!

    Reply
  8. Liz Mays says

    September 5, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    Your meals looked so good. I’d definitely stop in for some authentic Mexican food. This seems like a really cool place.

    Reply
  9. Mama to 6 Blessings says

    September 5, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    The food looks fresh and delicious! Sounds like a great place to eat.

    Reply
  10. Claudia Krusch says

    September 5, 2017 at 7:25 pm

    I love to try restaurants like Native Tongues Taqueria. The food looks delicious. I will be in the area in the fall.

    Reply
  11. Ad says

    September 5, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    I love Mexican food! This dessert here looks absolutely fabulous, and so pretty too.

    Reply
  12. Jenna Wood says

    September 5, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    This looks like such a little gem- I love how fresh and inviting all of the dishes look. That dessert is probably the most intriguing to me, are those edible flowers?

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      September 5, 2017 at 8:11 pm

      They are, aren’t they cute!!

      Reply
  13. Victoria says

    September 5, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    I love Mexican food and the food looks amazing! Everything looks so fresh and bright! Plus, that drink looks so refreshing! Hope you had a fantastic time!

    Reply
  14. Kristi says

    September 5, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    Oh… you are making me hungry just looking at your photos of the delicious food. Everything from the main course to the dessert. Yum!

    Reply
  15. Sinisa says

    September 5, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    I love the look of this place and food. Authentic flavors are the best

    Reply
  16. Hali says

    September 6, 2017 at 12:26 am

    I wish this was closer, I love everything you tried and featured. Seriously one of my favorite type of foods.

    Reply
  17. Heather says

    September 6, 2017 at 1:12 am

    From drinks to dessert, that sounds like such a great place for a night out. I need to head over for the tres leche and I’ll tell you all about it!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Hi there! I am Tara and the founder of Noshing With The Nolands. This is our family site where we love to share with you all of our cooking, baking, dining, tips, tricks, and more. Come and meet the whole team behind the scenes.

Subscribe to our emails!

Sign up today for free and be the first to get notified on new updates on delicious recipes, reviews and more.

Get our BEST CANNING RECIPES EBOOK!!

About Us

We are passionate foodies here in Alberta, Canada that also love to travel, dine out and investigate in all that is new!! Read More…

Privacy Policy

Never miss a delicious recipe, subscribe to our emails

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2022 · Noshing with the Nolands · Unsubscribe

Copyright © 2022 · Foodie Child Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in