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Kensington Market · Agave & mezcal

El Rey Mezcal Bar

Good for a short stop before or after dinner in Kensington Market, with a deep mezcal list and simple tacos that hold their own.

Date nightBefore dinnerNightcap
Neighbourhood
Kensington Market
Style
Agave & mezcal
Known for
Mezcal and tequila flights · Tacos and Mexican bar snacks · From the team behind Bar Isabel and Bar Raval
Prices
$$ · cocktails ~$14–17
Getting in
Walk-ins only
Food
Snacks and small plates
Hours
Mon-Thu 5pm-midnight, Fri-Sun noon-midnight; confirm current hours
Address
2A Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2J7

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Checked: The bar's own live website lists current hours and the 2A Kensington Ave address. Checked Oct 2026.

Photo: an illustration of the mood, not this bar.

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College Street to Kensington Market

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