Ay Wey! Mexican Street Tacos
Mexican & Latin

Ay Wey! Mexican Street Tacos

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.8 (269 reviews)
โ† Vanier
Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

ABOUT

This Vanier Mexican restaurant serves authentic street tacos and Latin fare in a casual setting. Ay Wey! offers vegetarian options alongside their core meat-focused menu and stocks beer and cocktails to pair with meals. The spot features outdoor seating and has earned a 4.8-star rating from over 200 reviews.

HOURS

Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday (today) 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Service Options
โœ“ Dine-in โœ“ Takeout โœ“ Delivery
โญ Popular For
โœ“ Lunch โœ“ Dinner
๐Ÿฅ— Offerings
โœ“ Vegetarian options โœ“ Beer โœ“ Cocktails
๐Ÿช‘ Dining Options
โœ“ Lunch โœ“ Dinner
๐Ÿ  Amenities
โœ“ Washroom โœ“ Outdoor seating
๐Ÿ’ณ Payments
โœ“ Credit cards โœ“ Debit cards
๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking
โœ“ Free parking lot โœ“ Free street parking

REVIEWS

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Natasha Cortes
February 10, 2026
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LOVED ay wey!!!!

We had the tacos Al pastor, the brisket taco, and the chicken taco. (Al pastor were our fav!!). We also enjoyed the chocoflan for dessert. Everything was phenomenal – probably my favourite taco place in Ottawa.

Not pictured but thoroughly enjoyed: the mango mezcalita!!

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MW
February 5, 2026
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Me and mi hermano visited after seeing an ad on IG showcasing a cute, authentic Mexican family owned restaurant serving seductive tacos.ย ย Not only were they seductive but we were shocked at the taste: every bite tasted better than the other. Tacos were packed with rich flavour and juicy meat.

Our favorites: Tacos De Cochinita Pibil (pulled pork), Quesabirria

The service and atmosphere were familial and welcoming. Like in a Mexican home. Sometimes the mamรก chef will serve the plate. It brought us back to our Mexico trip 2 years ago.

However, one tip: as a restaurant that is branded as Street Tacos, and since small tacos donโ€™t normally fill the hungry belly, the plates could be cheaper. If a plate was $16 instead of $21.5 +, a person could easily justify getting two instead of one.

We’ll definitely be returning. Just wished the prices allowed us to order more.

Wanted give a solid 4.5/5 but google doesnโ€™t allow it :/

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Che Saunders
January 25, 2026
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Do yourself a favour and make your way over here ASAP. Best new authentic Mexican in Ottawa. Al Pastor and Suadero tacos slapped en esti and the crunchy chicken tacos were a perfect app. Paired with a delicious Michelada for myself and a super tasty mango marg for my girl, and churros and chocolate cake topped with flan for dessert, weโ€™re already planning our next trip back. Donโ€™t sleep on this spot!

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Coleman Swartz
January 18, 2026
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Delicious food, reasonable prices. Tacos al Pastor Negros were great, as was the Machete with Suadero. Guac was very good but too pricey @ $18. Good drink selection, including non-alc. Service a bit uneven….we shouldn’t have to ask for plates, utensils, salsa picante.

Chocoflan is UNREAL!! What an ingenious idea, and beautifully executed.

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Anthony
December 23, 2025
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Finally, an authentic Mexican restaurant ๐Ÿ˜ญ
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Finalmente, un autentico restaurante mexicano ๐Ÿ˜ญ

Since my husband immigrated to Ottawa, we struggled so hard to find decent Mexican food. ๐Ÿฅฒ

The search is finally over๐Ÿค 

The tacos de suadero were fresh, flavourful, and seasoned well!๐ŸŒฎ

The quesadillas de suadero y chicharrรณn picoso๐ŸŒถ๏ธ were fantastic too!

My only suggestion would be to add bottled salsas (roja, verde) on each table so that one can add more salsa to their food. The authentic Mexican experience ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ

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๐Ÿฅ— Dietary
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Halal
Serves halal meat - even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Confirmed Vegetarian-friendly
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Gluten-free options
Has gluten-free dishes or can accommodate
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Kosher
Serves kosher food or has certified kosher options
โœจ Features
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Open past 10pm
Kitchen or bar stays open late - good for night owls
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Happy Hour
Has a regular happy hour with drink or food deals
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BYOB
You can bring your own bottle - call ahead to confirm
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Wheelchair accessible
Accessible entrance, seating, or washroom
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Private dining room
Has a private space for events or groups
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Quiet / low noise
Good for conversation - not a loud scene
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Amenities
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Confirmed Patio
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Live music
Hosts live music or performances regularly
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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Kids menu
Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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Full bar
Serves spirits, cocktails, wine, and beer
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Takeout
You can order food to go - call or walk in
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Delivery
Delivers directly or through a third-party app
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Cash only
Doesn't accept cards - bring cash
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