![]() ![]() The menu proposes about 10 different taco variations at any time, including the very popular fish tacos and beef tongue tacos. The ‘taco’ part is simply because this is why everyone comes to El Camino in the first place, Tastet included. She describes El Camino as a “taco tequila raw-bar”. The menu of both El Caminos is thanks to the efforts of chef Gemma Walsh. Here too, 65 people can be seated but in addition to 20 extra patio seats, another 60 places are available on the rooftop terrace. ![]() Both have painted magnificent murals that enhance the restaurant space. ![]() The restaurant can seat 65 and in the summer, there are another four tables on the outdoor patio.Īlthough similar in style to the Elgin location, El Camino Byward has added to their look the artistic talents of Christopher Griffin and Guillermo Trejo. From the outside, you can already see all the happenings in the kitchen, thanks to the huge bay windows which is where El Camino’s take-away counter is located. Inside the Elgin space, industrial surroundings are the dominant feature but the large harvest tables and long bar counter add an element of warmth. The success of El Camino led the owners to try their luck once more so in 2017, they decided to open a second location on Clarence Street, in Ottawa’s famous ByWard Market.īoth El Camino addresses owe their look to the talents of Andrew Reeves of Linebox Studio, a successful Ottawa architectural design studio. Over time, the Elgin landscape did change and the clubs gave way to more businesses and restaurants. At that time, Elgin was on the decline, known mostly for its numerous nightclub, but this duo decided to take their chances and El Camino quickly became a go-to spot for Ottawans. It was back in 2013 when the team of Matthew Carmichael and Jordan Holley (Riviera, Datsun) opened the first El Camino on Elgin. El Camino is a lively Mexican-style restaurant serving delicious tacos and other Mexican inspired foods! ![]()
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