Best Dishes at Sonora Taqueria

Sonora's signature preparation features slow-marinated pork tossed with fragrant pineapple nuggets and a zippy habanero salsa. The paper-thin flour tortilla is packed to the brim. The contrast between rich pork, sweet pineapple, and spicy habanero is the classic Northwestern Mexican combination that makes this dish sing.

Beef that's been slow-cooked until it falls apart completely. Topped with pink pickled onion ribbons and a sauce that's fiery without being aggressive. Reviewers note this is what makes Sonora stand out — the meat is properly executed and the salsa heat is balanced, not punishing.

Grilled cactus (nopal) is tender with a subtle, slightly tangy flavour. Served with traditional vegetarian toppings and salsa. A traditional Mexican preparation that's properly executed here. Reviewers appreciate that Sonora takes vegetarian options seriously rather than treating them as afterthoughts.

Simple but perfectly executed — grilled beef steak with a charred exterior, served in the restaurant's signature paper-thin flour tortilla. The meat quality and grilling technique are what set this apart. No fancy sauces needed; the beef speaks for itself.

For the adventurous, cabeza features cheek and tongue draped with pink pickled onion ribbons. The meats are tender and rich, and the acidity from the pickled onions cuts through perfectly. A signature nose-to-tail Mexican preparation that showcases Sonora's commitment to traditional technique.