Campechano (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | November 2015 |
| Founder | Daniel Roe, Raena Fisher |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
Area served | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Key people | Daniel Roe (co-owner and head chef) |
| Products | Mexican cuisine, specializing in tacos |
Campechano is a Mexican taqueria chain operating in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine.
History
The inaugural Campechano location launched in November 2015 on Adelaide Street within Toronto's downtown Fashion District. Founders Daniel Roe and Raena Fisher established the restaurant with the intention of providing a straightforward menu featuring genuine Mexican dishes.
Daniel Roe, who co-owns the business and serves as head chef, originally hails from Mexico City and moved to Canada in 2005. His culinary focus centers on the traditional tacos from his upbringing. The establishment sources heirloom corn directly from Mexico to create fresh tortillas that are made continuously throughout the day without reheating. Roe dedicated six months to refining the tortilla recipe to achieve the desired quality.
The term Campechano translates from Spanish as 'cheerful' or 'good-natured.'
In the summer of 2021, Campechano opened a second, more spacious venue on College Street in Toronto's Little Italy neighborhood. This new location features a menu similar to the original but offers increased seating accommodations.
Recognition
At its original Adelaide Street site, Campechano received a Bib Gourmand award from the Michelin Guide during Toronto’s 2022 event and successfully maintained this honor through 2023 and 2024. The Bib Gourmand distinction recognizes establishments delivering "exceptionally good food at moderate prices." The Michelin Guide commended Campechano's concentrated taco offerings, emphasizing that "if you’re here for anything else, you’ve come to the wrong place."