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Campechano (restaurant)
Campechano is a chain of Mexican taquerias operating in Toronto, Ontario. HistoryThe restaurant's first location, on Toronto's Adelaide Street in the downtown Fashion District was established in November 2015.[2] It was opened by couple Daniel Roe and Raena Fisher, who sought to highlight a simple menu of 'real Mexican food'.[2] Co-owner and head chef Roe was born and raised in Mexico City, before moving to Canada in 2005.[2] He sought "to serve the tacos [he's] been eating [his] whole life" at the restaurant.[2] The restaurant uses imported heirloom corn from Mexico to make their tortillas, which are made fresh throughout the day and are never reheated.[1] According to Roe, it took six months for him to perfect the tortilla recipe being used at the restaurant.[3] The restaurant's name Campechano, comes from the Spanish word for 'good-natured' or 'cheerful'.[2] A second location was opened in summer 2021 on College Street in Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood.[1] The College Street location is larger and provides more seating for patrons, but offers a similar menu.[4] RecognitionThe chain's original location on Adelaide Street was awarded a Bib Gourmand designation by the Michelin Guide at Toronto's 2022 Michelin Guide ceremony, and retained this recognition in 2023 and 2024.[4] A Bib Gourmand is awarded to restaurants who offer "exceptionally good food at moderate prices." The guide praised the restaurant's small menu of tacos, stating that "if you’re here for anything [else], you’ve come to the wrong place."[4] References
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