Ottawa's Favorite Mexican Restaurant Since 2004
Experience authentic Mexican cuisine at Ahora in Ottawa's ByWard Market! Since 2004, we've been serving fresh burritos, nachos, tacos, and quesadillas with our famous free salsa bar. Our festive cantina atmosphere and colorful decor will transport you to sunny Mexico. Enjoy dine-in, takeout, or delivery.
Experience authentic Mexican flavors at Ahora, Ottawa's favorite Mexican restaurant since 2004. Our festive cantina atmosphere and traditional recipes bring you the taste of sunny Mexico right in ByWard Market. From our famous burritos and loaded nachos to fresh quesadillas and tacos, every dish is prepared with the freshest ingredients. Don't miss our free salsa bar with a variety of mild and hot sauces to customize your meal perfectly.
Since 2004, we've been crafting authentic Mexican dishes with the freshest ingredients in Ottawa's ByWard Market. Each creation combines traditional flavors and is perfectly complemented by our famous free salsa bar, where you can customize your meal with a variety of mild and hot sauces.
Described as "our most popular dish," this entrée is a large, satisfying burrito served with a choice of sides like beans and salad. It's a signature item that many repeat customers order, featuring your choice of meat or vegetarian filling wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
A longtime favorite, often praised for being fully loaded with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings. Diners are often surprised by the generous portion size. Diners appreciate the ability to customize them with our all-you-can-eat salsa bar featuring a variety of mild and hot sauces.
The classic tacos, available with chicken, steak, and other fillings, are a simple yet popular choice. Their authenticity is enhanced by our self-serve condiment bar, allowing diners to add their own combination of fresh cilantro, onions, and various salsas to their liking for the perfect taco experience.
A classic Mexican dessert! These golden, crispy fried pastries are dusted with cinnamon sugar and served warm. The perfect sweet ending to your Mexican meal, these traditional treats bring an authentic taste of Mexico to complete your dining experience.
Grilled flour tortillas filled with melted cheese and your choice of meat or vegetables. Served golden and crispy, these crowd-pleasers are perfect for sharing or enjoying as a main dish. Customize with our fresh salsa bar offerings for the ultimate flavor experience.
The fresh guacamole is a favorite, often enjoyed with tacos or nachos. Made fresh daily with ripe avocados, lime, cilantro, and traditional Mexican seasonings. Perfect for dipping with our crispy tortilla chips or as a delicious addition to your meal. A must-try authentic Mexican staple.
Step into Ahora Mexican Restaurant, Ottawa's beloved destination for authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of ByWard Market. Since 2004, our festive cantina atmosphere and traditional recipes have made us a local favorite. We offer fresh food with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, plus our famous free salsa bar. Our colorful decor and authentic flavors will transport you to sunny Mexico for an unforgettable dining experience.
Find answers to common questions about our Mexican food, delivery, salsa bar, and our ByWard Market location.
You can order through multiple channels:
We deliver to the following Ottawa neighborhoods. Home delivery is done through third-party partners:
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Home delivery is done through third-party partners. Delivery fees and minimum order requirements may vary by location.
Our most popular and recommended dishes include:
We're open 6 days a week:
We're located at 307 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P8, Canada in the heart of Ottawa's ByWard Market. Paid parking is available in adjacent city parking lots on Dalhousie Street.
Yes! We have a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Please inform our staff about any allergies or dietary requirements when placing your order so we can accommodate your needs.
Our free salsa bar is a customer favorite! It features a variety of fresh salsas ranging from mild to hot, plus fresh cilantro, hot peppers, onions, and other toppings. You can customize your meal exactly the way you like it - it's all included at no extra charge.
