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Seven Daysies Awards 2017
Best Mexican restaurant
El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina
El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina — In the historic space that once housed Oasis Diner, El Cortijo now exudes that classic diner feel: fun and fresh, casual and consistent. The downtown Burlington eatery hits the spot for lunch, dinner and late-night bites — and has earned a combo platter of Daysies wins: best Mexican restaurant and best taco. A combo platter is also the way to go at El Cortijo: Pair your chorizo, carnitas or frijoles tacos with sides such as Spanish rice and greens with citrus vinaigrette. The especiales board showcases even more creative options and local ingredients. If the booths are full — as they often are — park yourself at the beautiful, handcrafted bar. Three sips into your blood-orange margarita, you might wish you had more votes to throw at this charming cantina.
Other Finalists
- El Gato Cantina
- Esperanza Restaurante
- Julio's Cantina
- The Mad Taco
Previous Winners
- 2024 Best Mexican restaurant - Casa Real
- 2023 Best Mexican restaurant - Taco Gordo (Burlington) & Julio's Cantina (Montpelier)
- 2022 Best Mexican restaurant - Taco Gordo (Burlington) & Julio's Cantina (Montpelier)
- 2019 Best Mexican restaurant - El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina (Burlington) & Tres Amigos (Stowe)
- 2018 Best Mexican restaurant - El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina
- 2016 Best Mexican restaurant - El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina
- 2015 Best Mexican restaurant - El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina
- 2014 Best Mexican restaurant - El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina
- 2013 Best Mexican restaurant - El Cortijo (Burlington) & The Mad Taco (Montpelier, Waitsfield)
- 2012 Best Mexican restaurant - El Gato Cantina (Burlington) & The Mad Taco (Montpelier)
Location Details
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El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina (Burlington)
- 189 Bank St., Burlington Burlington VT 05401
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802-497-1668
- www.cortijovt.com
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El Gato Cantina (Burlington)
- 169 Church St., Burlington Burlington VT 05401
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802-540-3095
- www.elgatocantina.com
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El Gato Cantina (Essex)
- 4 Park St., Essex Junction Chittenden County VT 05452
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802-662-4334
- www.elgatocantina.com
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Esperanza Restaurante
- 180 Battery St., Burlington Burlington VT 05401
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802-657-3377
- www.facebook.com…
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Julio's Cantina
- 54 State St., Montpelier Barre/Montpelier VT 05602
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802-229-9348
- www.juliosmontpelier.com…
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The Mad Taco (Montpelier)
- 72 Main St., Montpelier Barre/Montpelier VT 05602
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802-225-6038
- www.themadtaco.com…
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The Mad Taco (Waitsfield)
- 5101 Main St., Waitsfield Mad River Valley/Waterbury VT 05674
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802-496-3832
- www.themadtaco.com…
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