Kemish and Annie Martinez couldn’t find a decent taco in the area so they started We the Taco in New Toronto.
By TANYA VIVIDLY
New Toronto residents Kemish and Annie Martinez were tired of travelling out of the community for delicious Mexican tacos, so they decided to start one of the first taco eateries in the area.
The couple started We the Tacos, at 2765 Lake Shore Blvd. W., and food fans seem to be liking the many mouth-watering tacos and other meals.
“We specialize in traditional tacos,” Kemish said. “Our tacos are affordable, tasty and are a nice size.”
This month they are celebrating the first year anniversary of their business and were recently presented with a GEM Award by MP James Maloney for favourite new business.
The couple with some of their fresh, tasty tacos just like made at home in Mexico. Staff photos.
On this day there were a steady stream of taco lovers who were arriving for lunch and enjoying the food, which range from spicy to lesser hot.
Kemish said area residents love his tacos because they are made daily with fresh vegetables. They serve a variety of marinated and salsa-filled meat or veggie filled tortillas.
“We always wanted to have good food,” Kemish said. “We found that we had to go further from the community for good Mexican food.”
The pair did their homework and determined there were no taco eateries in the area and worked to open We the Taco.
The couple receiving a GEM Award for favourite new restaurant from MP James Maloney.
“We have a loyal customer base,” he said. “At first it was very challenging and now it is getting a little better.”
Most of the tacos are under $8 and some of the popular flavours include: steak, Baja fish, chicken tinga, rajas poblanas, combos and the favourite guacamole dip. There are also vegan and gluten free tacos.
Tacos are one of the most popular dishes in Mexico and the Martinezs’ plan to “introduce the food to the community.”
A nice steaming plate of hot tacos to warm you up in this weather.
The restaurant is catching which is not bad for a couple who only arrived in Canada from Mexico about six years ago.
Their food can be ordered online at wethetacos.ca and they can be followed on Instagram.