Breakwater Tasting Room

Breakwater Tasting Room Breakwater Tasting Room, located beneath the Breakwater Bistro, is a different kind of dive bar.

Head Chef Israel Alvarez and team have created a relaxed, intimate dining experience with a menu of locally sourced, sustainable ingredients. The Tasting Room offers authentic Mexican tacos, tostadas and botanas ideal for sharing, alongside a BC/Island focused spirits, beer and wine list.

03/18/2020

Hello everyone. In response to COVID19 and self isolation (which we support 100%) we have decided to suspend services at The Breakwater Tasting Room for the time being. Hoping to be back at it shortly, stay tuned.

Find someone who looks at you the way Israel looks at tacos.🌮❤️🌮Our Jefe de Cocina is a titan of the tortilla, with each...
12/19/2019

Find someone who looks at you the way Israel looks at tacos.
🌮❤️🌮
Our Jefe de Cocina is a titan of the tortilla, with each one being handcrafted using the ancient Mesoamerican process of Nixtamalization. Combine with ethically sourced ingredients from the island and BC, and you've got yourself a dream team.
Photo Credit: Cary Ellis

Did someone say "best tacos in Victoria?" We're serving up our handcrafted tacos and botanas 4:00 pm til late. Come and ...
12/18/2019

Did someone say "best tacos in Victoria?" We're serving up our handcrafted tacos and botanas 4:00 pm til late. Come and see if the rumours are true (hint: they are) 🌮❤️🌮

Trade this rainy west coast winter for something brighter. Serving up authentic nixtamal tacos 4:00pm til late - we're w...
12/12/2019

Trade this rainy west coast winter for something brighter. Serving up authentic nixtamal tacos 4:00pm til late - we're worth braving the weather for 🌧🌮🌧
📷: Cary Ellis
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Due to a private function on our patio, we'll be serving our authentic 'botanas' only this evening. Full kitchen service...
12/06/2019

Due to a private function on our patio, we'll be serving our authentic 'botanas' only this evening. Full kitchen service starts at 8:30 pm - just in time for happy hour! 🌮🌮
Pictured is our Hominy Esquites, the off-the-cob version of elotes; grilled Mexican street corn that's slathered with mayo, cheese, salt, chili powder and lime juice. 📷: Cary Ellis

We're keeping it real cosy down here - why not join us? With happy hours 4:00-6:00 pm and 9:00pm til late, we're the per...
12/05/2019

We're keeping it real cosy down here - why not join us? With happy hours 4:00-6:00 pm and 9:00pm til late, we're the perfect antidote to cold December evenings.
📷: Cary Ellis

Your evening just got a whole lot happier. Drink specials 4:00 - 6:00pm, and great deals on our famous tacos 9:00pm til ...
12/04/2019

Your evening just got a whole lot happier. Drink specials 4:00 - 6:00pm, and great deals on our famous tacos 9:00pm til late. If you were looking for an excuse to try our warming winter squash taco...well, we think you've found it.

📷: Cary Ellis

The Tasting Room is closed tonight for a private function🎄Why not slip upstairs to the @ [451991534846915:274:Breakwater...
11/30/2019

The Tasting Room is closed tonight for a private function🎄

Why not slip upstairs to the @ [451991534846915:274:Breakwater Cafe & Bistro] and try our delicious, locally sourced menu and extensive list of libations?

📷: Cary Ellis

Meet Israel, the man behind the masa.From PUJOL CDMX to Breakwater Tasting Room (via a 10 year sojourn to Edmonton), Isr...
11/28/2019

Meet Israel, the man behind the masa.
From PUJOL CDMX to Breakwater Tasting Room (via a 10 year sojourn to Edmonton), Israel is the culinary tour de' force at the helm of our kitchen. Stop by and talk tacos with him, Wednesday to Sunday 4:00pm til late.

It's time to come in from the cold with our new happy hour. Drink specials 4:00-6:00pm and from 9:00pm til late, Wednesd...
11/27/2019

It's time to come in from the cold with our new happy hour. Drink specials 4:00-6:00pm and from 9:00pm til late, Wednesday to Sunday. It's what winter evenings are made for.
📷: @ [528945154:2048:Cary Ellis]

This is not your average taco and we're not your average taco bar. Join us Wednesday to Sunday, 4:00 pm til late and dis...
11/27/2019

This is not your average taco and we're not your average taco bar. Join us Wednesday to Sunday, 4:00 pm til late and discover why we're serving up the best tacos this side of Mexico City.

From Oaxaca to Victoria, hominy to masa to tortilla; the ingredients we use tell a story. Made from organic, heirloom an...
11/25/2019

From Oaxaca to Victoria, hominy to masa to tortilla; the ingredients we use tell a story. Made from organic, heirloom and completely GMO free corn, each tortilla we serve is handcrafted in house. It's taco night...elevated.

Address

199 Dallas Road
Victoria, BC
V8V1A1

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
Saturday 4pm - 11pm
Sunday 4pm - 10pm

Telephone

+12503868080

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