Quetzal (restaurant)
Quetzal is a Mexican restaurant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
History
The restaurant initially opened in August 2018, before temporarily closing six months later following a dispute between the restaurant owner and the then-chefs. At its opening, the restaurant was initially headed by co-chefs Julio Guajardo and Kate Chomyshyn.The restaurant re-opened in March 2019, with its kitchen being headed by owner Grant van Gameren. Steve Molnar took over the head chef role in March 2020.
Concept
Quetzal cooks its food solely over open flame, and does not have any traditional stoves or ovens.Recognition
The restaurant first received a Michelin star in 2022, and retained it in the 2023, 2024, and 2025 editions of the Michelin Guide. It is the first, and so far only, Mexican restaurant in the city to receive a star.In 2025, Quetzal was ranked #11 in the inaugural North America's 50 Best Restaurants list, one of two Toronto restaurants making the ranking alongside Mhel.