The Perfect Serving with El Catrin

How El Catrin Uses Taylor Slush Machines to Enhance Its Beverage Service

Located in Toronto’s historic Distillery District, El Catrin is a vibrant Mexican cantina designed by Studio Munge that combines authentic cuisine with immersive cultural experiences. After an eight-month design and construction process, El Catrin opened its doors in June 2013 and has since become a go-to destination, celebrating its sixth successful year and counting.

Helmed by renowned Chef Olivier Le Calvez from Mexico City, El Catrin’s ambitious tapas-style menu reflects traditional Mexican flavors while offering guests a social dining experience. The restaurant’s design incorporates influences from La Lotería Mexicana, Papel Picado paper art, and bold urban street art, creating an atmosphere that is both visually striking and culturally rich.

Keeping Guests Happy With Quick, Delicious Frozen Margaritas

During the summer months, El Catrin’s heated patio draws long lines of eager diners, with wait times sometimes reaching up to two hours. To enhance the guest experience, the restaurant utilizes its Taqueria patio to alleviate wait-time stress. Offering guests cocktails and tapas while they wait not only keeps them satisfied but also enhances the social atmosphere.

A key player in this process is the Taylor Model 390 Slush Machine, which consistently delivers El Catrin’s signature frozen margaritas, ensuring quick service and high-quality beverages.

Why El Catrin Chose the Taylor Model 390 Slush Machine

El Catrin purchased the Taylor Model 390 Slush Machine in Spring 2017, strategically placing it on the Taqueria patio to expedite beverage service during peak hours. With two staff members—one bartender and one cashier—serving guests, the machine’s fast production rate allows for quicker service and faster bar turnover, ensuring guests spend less time waiting and more time enjoying their drinks.

As the second-highest volume restaurant in Canada, El Catrin relies on the Taylor Model 390 to maintain consistent beverage quality while keeping up with high demand. This dependable machine delivers smooth, perfectly chilled slush that serves as the base for the restaurant’s popular frozen margaritas, available by the glass or in pitchers for sharing.

Industry Recognition and Awards

El Catrin’s commitment to authentic cuisine, vibrant ambiance, and excellent service has earned numerous accolades, including:

Signature Menu Offerings

Conclusion: Faster Service, Consistent Quality With the Taylor Model 390

By integrating Taylor Commercial Slush Machines from TFI Foodservice Equipment, El Catrin has streamlined its beverage service, allowing guests to enjoy high-quality frozen margaritas quickly and efficiently. With its fast production rate and consistent performance, the Model 390 helps El Catrin maintain its reputation as one of Canada’s busiest and most beloved restaurants while enhancing the guest experience with delicious, refreshing cocktails.

Stay tuned for our next post to discover how TFI Foodservice Equipment can help your business elevate its offerings and deliver exceptional food and beverage service.