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If you've never heard of birria tacos, you're going to want to change that — they're possibly the hottest taco trend of the year, and you can find them in Montreal right now.

So, what are birria tacos?

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Chef Christian Manuel Ventura Alatorre says he was lucky to have gotten his first job at a Japanese restaurant — having no culinary experience, he took in as much knowledge as he could and eventually opened Sushi Momo, a renowned Montreal vegan sushi spot on Rue Saint-Denis.

Now, he's expanding his repertoire with more unique and flavourful plant-based restaurants. First came Casa Kaizen, a Mexican-Japanese fusion joint that re-opened in July.

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Everybody loves a good Montreal brunch spot. But places that take it to the next level should definitely be on everyone's radar.

Alejandro is located in the Gay Village and does Mexican lunch and brunch to make even your morning eggs and coffee an absolute fiesta. Not just adding literal spice, but adding a little extra culture. 

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