You don’t need an excuse to gather with friends over good food and beer but we’re about to give you one! The Estrella Damm Tapas Journey is back, and this time, they’ve got even more delicious restaurants on their roster.

Our desire to discover new restaurants and revisit old favourites never dies but sometimes (well actually, most times,) our stomachs and eyes are bigger than our wallets. Luckily, Toronto is full of festivals and programs that allow you to expand your restaurant repertoire without making too big of a dent in your bank account. This month Estrella Damm is back with the Tapas Journey, allowing you to discover some of Toronto’s best restos on a budget.

From August 12th to 21st, pick up a Tapas Journey passport from any of the participating restaurants and enjoy three thoughtfully curated tapas with a cold Estrella Damm lager for only 20 bucks – it’s the perfect excuse to gather up the gang and eat your hearts out! This year, over 35 restaurants – including popular spots like Bar Raval, Miss Thing’s, Marben and more – are participating, meaning you’ve got a long list to eat your way through. See a full list of participating restaurants here.

Can’t decide where to start? There are plenty of noteworthy restaurants on the list but we’ve rounded up 5 of our favourite not-so-typical tapas restaurants. Take a peek in the gallery below and preview what they’re serving up.

Photography by Jeffrey Chan courtesy of Estrella Damm

Visit tapasjourney.com for more information or follow along at #TapasJourney.

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Which restaurants are you most excited to check out during your Tapas Journey? Leave us your thoughts in the comments below or tweet us at @ViewtheVibe.