La Toxica is a family-run Mexican taqueria in Montréal where churros are the dessert that closes a meal of tacos, birria and al pastor. Founded by Rosa Castellanos and open since 2022, La Toxica serves its churros at both restaurants, in Villeray at Plaza Saint-Hubert and in Chinatown on boulevard Saint-Laurent, so you can end a savoury dinner on something warm and sweet.
Ready to order? See the churros on our menu or order online for delivery or pickup.
Where can you eat churros in Montreal?
Most churros in Montreal come from grocery counters and street stands, which is fine for a quick snack. A taqueria offers something different: a sit-down meal that ends with dessert. At La Toxica, churros are on the menu alongside the tacos, so you can order them at the end of the meal while the table is still talking about the birria.
La Toxica has two restaurants in Montréal:
- Plaza Saint-Hubert (Villeray): 7221 rue Saint-Hubert, H2R 2N2, near métro Jean-Talon on the Villeray and Little Italy side. Call 514 277-1111. Open Monday to Wednesday 11am to 9pm, Thursday 11am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 11pm, and Sunday 10am to 9pm.
- Chinatown Saint-Laurent: 1059 boul. Saint-Laurent, H2Z 1J6, near métro Saint-Laurent and Place-d’Armes. The entrance is on the upper floor, separate from the ground floor. Call 438 380-8995. Closed Monday, open Tuesday and Wednesday 12pm to 9pm, Thursday 12pm to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm to 11pm, and Sunday 12pm to 9pm.
Street parking nearby is paid and limited, and there are paid lots in both areas. The locations page has the details for each restaurant.
What are churros?
Churros are strips of fried dough with ridged sides, usually rolled in cinnamon sugar. The dough is simple: flour, water and salt, often with a little fat, cooked into a thick paste and piped through a star-shaped tip. The ridges matter because they add surface area, which means more crunch on the outside while the inside stays soft.
A good churro is golden and crisp outside, tender inside, and not greasy. They are at their best fresh and warm, because the shell softens as they cool. That is why churros work so well at a restaurant table, where they go from the kitchen to you quickly.
Are churros Mexican or Spanish?
Churros are generally traced back to Spain, and the exact origin is still debated. Mexico adopted them and made them part of its own dessert tradition, often paired with chocolate or caramel-style sauces. Today churros are a familiar sight in Mexican bakeries, street stands and taquerias, which is why they fit naturally at the end of a Mexican meal.
What do you eat churros with?
Churros are usually dipped, and the classic partners are chocolate and caramel-style sauces such as dulce de leche or cajeta. Cinnamon sugar on the outside adds warmth. If you are unsure which pairing suits your table, check the current dessert section of our menu or ask the team when you order.
The contrast also works the other way around. After a rich meal of birria served with its consommé, a sweet and crisp dessert resets the palate. After lighter tacos al pastor or carnitas, churros make the meal feel complete.
Why finish a taco meal with churros?
Churros give a taco dinner a proper ending. The meal starts with warm corn tortillas, slow-cooked meats and salsa, and the sweetness at the end balances the spice. Birria is Rosa’s grandmother’s recipe, and it went viral in 2021. It is deep and savoury, so a sharing plate of dessert is a good way to slow down and stay at the table.
Churros are also easy to share. Order a plate for the table, pass it around, and let everyone pick their own bites.
Can you order churros for delivery in Montreal?
Yes. La Toxica delivers through Uber Eats and DoorDash, and there is also an online ordering page. Churros are best soon after they are cooked, so if you are close to a restaurant, dining in or picking up gives you the warmest result.
Are churros suitable for allergies or gluten-free diets?
Churro dough is traditionally made with wheat flour, and the La Toxica kitchen handles wheat, so we cannot promise gluten-free dishes or no cross-contamination. Corn tortillas are the base of our tacos, but that does not make the whole kitchen wheat-free. If you have an allergy or dietary need, tell the staff when you order so they can guide you.
Can La Toxica cater churros for an event?
La Toxica is also a traiteur, with catering formats that include a taco bar, lunch boxes, buffet service, weddings, corporate events and private events at home. Menu choices include birria, al pastor, carnitas and vegetarian options, and allergies are noted in the quote request. To find out whether dessert can be part of your event, mention it in the catering quote form.
Frequently asked questions about churros in Montreal
Does La Toxica serve churros in Montreal?
Yes, churros are on the La Toxica menu at the Plaza Saint-Hubert restaurant in Villeray and at the Chinatown Saint-Laurent restaurant. Check the menu page for the current dessert lineup.
Does La Toxica deliver churros in Montreal?
La Toxica delivers through Uber Eats and DoorDash and also takes orders through its online ordering page. Weekly promotions are dine-in only and do not apply to delivery.
Are La Toxica’s churros gluten-free?
No, we do not promise gluten-free churros, because the kitchen handles wheat and cross-contamination cannot be ruled out. Tell the staff about any allergy when you order.
Where are the La Toxica restaurants that serve churros?
La Toxica is at 7221 rue Saint-Hubert in Villeray (Plaza Saint-Hubert, 514 277-1111) and at 1059 boul. Saint-Laurent in Chinatown (upper-floor entrance, 438 380-8995). See the locations page for hours.
Are churros Mexican or Spanish?
Churros are usually traced to Spain, and Mexico made them its own with chocolate and caramel-style dips. They are a familiar Mexican dessert today.
Can La Toxica cater a taco meal with dessert?
La Toxica offers catering through its traiteur service and a food truck that serves Greater Montréal. Tell us what you have in mind in the quote form, and we will confirm what is possible for your event.
Hungry for dessert? Browse the La Toxica menu or order online and finish your tacos with churros.
