El Toro
Categories:
Restaurants, Fast Food Restaurants, Mexican Restaurants
Details:
Carry Out, Romantic Dining
Message from El Toro
El Toro serves only authentic and freshly made Mexican food at reasonable prices. El Toro never uses MSG, Lard or preservatives everything is made with 100% fresh ingredients. Your meal is made to order right in front of you. El Toro has just recently undergone a major renovation with the customer in mind. They offer brighter new surroundings and more seating for your lunch, dinner and late night cravings. The taqueria has everything under the sun that you could want in Mexican food, such as fresh Agua Frescas, beer, fresh salsas, Super Vegetarian Taco, Steak and Prawn Burritos and more. El Toro was recommended by Bon Appetit Best of the Year Edition and their chef received Best Chef Award given by the Mexican Cultural Center. This Mexican restaurant offers a taste you will not soon forget. Stop by El Toro today for the best Mexican grill in San Francisco.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortThere's nearly always a constant line at this venerable taqueria, with patrons drawn from the entire spectrum of the city's wildly diverse demographics. Though tables can be scarce, most diners are willing to share. The highlights among the vast menu include tacos and burritos. The building blocks for these Mexican stalwarts include four kinds of tortillas (from basic flour to red-chili); pinto, black or refried beans; ten meat fillings; Spanish or vegetarian rice; and four types of fresh salsa.
Key Points
- Authentic & Fresh Mexican Food
- Variety for Lunch and Dinner
- Reasonably Priced Cuisines
The Inside Scoop
- What to Drink - The aguas frescas make a sweet addition to any of the entrees.
- The Extras - Mariachis make impromptu appearances on an almost-nightly basis here.
Insider Pages Reviews for El Toro
El toro tagueria has been around in the mission district for many years. They continue to serve fresh and tasty authentic mexican food. On the weekends, they have soups on specials. Such as beef & chicken. They also have shrimp cocktails. It is very inexpensive and the atmosphere is fun. Always packed. Parking is hard .
Posted 10/29/08 | Report Abuse
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Taqueria El Toro is truly one of my favorites. The food is inexpensive, great value, tasty and fresh... The place can get packed often. Parking can be hard, but it's the Mission... I highly recommend El Toro...
Posted 06/18/08 | Report Abuse
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This place is the exact same as Pancho Villas but with a different name. The owner is the same. The food is good and with the new remodel it is a lot more comfortable to eat there. Can't go wrong with this taqueria.
Posted 04/24/08 | Report Abuse
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Latest reviews from Citysearch.
So-So
by JLove85
Parking is hard to find - Burritos are not the best. They are smaller in comparison to other taqueria's in the city. The worst part - The meat isn't fresh - Not cooked when ordered. Another complaint was they don't have a lot of meat in them. It wasn't the worst burrito i've ever had, but I'm not going back.
Posted 01/25/09
Could be better
by ezikpe31
I went over there with a bunch of people, it wasn't up to my standards. So go somewhere else, if I've done anything for you this is it.
Posted 08/24/07
Damn good burrito
by funloverinsf
They hit the spot. I've tried many other places, trying to seek out that truly authentic, hole-in-the-wall place - but this one is consistently good (not to mention clean and friendly). If you want a solid burrito (lots of choices), go here.
Pros: best burritos, friendly, clean
Cons: parking
Posted 04/22/03
REAL MEXICAN? YEAH RIGHT!!!
by PECOSA73
I just have to say their food quality is really bad.
They use "can" refried beans, steak instead of bbq meat (carne asada), avocado is old and their rice is burned.
They need to lower the prices and better the quality of food.
I would recommend LA CORNETA TAQUERIA to anyone.
Posted 03/02/03
Best of the Best
by bc5211
My wife has been going to this place since she was a little girl and she won't go anywhere else for burritos. We go probably once a week and never get sick of it. Great food, friendly staff and it's ina great neighborhood.
Posted 01/17/03
righteous
by swivel
AWESOME>>>>>>>they have the best salsa in town...the tacos are to dies for and the people are friendly
Posted 12/03/02
Best in the Bay area
by paciello22
THe best burrito Ive ever had.Good service,clean, cheap big portions of food,couldn't even move after.Food is fresh salsas are great! Sometimes their is long lines but it is well worth the wait.Been going since I was little.I would recommend this place to anyone.
Pros: Great food, service, Inexpensive
Cons: bad parking
Posted 11/21/02
Yummy
by trishbsca
El Toro - Great Food, Great Price, Fast Service - Always stuffed at the end of the meal.
Pros: Good Flavor, Fast Service, Great Price
Cons: No Parking
Posted 09/07/02
Best Mexican north of the border!
by bdgsf
Almost always fresh, hot and delicious, the food at this place is better than almost anywhere I've ever eaten Mexican food -- including Cabo, TJ and Juarez. Only in Nogales, did I encounter better food.
Posted 08/01/02
Tops- Best meat, efficient service
by kevymac311
El Toro is the best. Why you may ask do I think so? Well, like its sister Pancho Villa, which is better known in the city, its fare is tops. What sets El Toro apart is the hot sauces. They are just a little bit better than Pancho and best in the city. The only drawback is price, which used to be reasonable, but was raised during the power crisis substantially. So even a burrito with all the trimmings can exceed $7.00. That's probably driven away some regulars who were used to eating at this fine taqueria for much less over the years. But I still go religiously for the hot sauce, its hand made from ground roasted chiles and can't be beat! Try it and see for yourself.
Pros: service, selection, speed
Cons: parking, expensive
Posted 07/25/02
Top Taqueria
by EricRorer
Owned by the same folks who run Pancho Villa Taquria, this somewhat more intimate version of the Mission stalwart, makes a superb alternative for buritto lovers who want to avoid the larger taqueria's assembly-line atmosphere. Just as with Pancho Villa, the tortilla chips and chile relleno burritos are standouts.
Pros: Tortilla Chips, Food
Posted 05/19/02