Traditional cuisine & housemade salsa offered in a cozy setting with an outdoor patio.
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Address: 15202 NW 147th Dr, Alachua, FL 32615
Phone: (386) 418-1039
Website: http://www.eltorogainesville.com/
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Jena Blocker
Came here for lunch as I was in the area and my 3 yr old will just eat chips…. so he ate chips. I ordered a HALF order of a nacho supreme (pictured) and was blown away at the size and it was only $10!!! Our server was great; all servers were very friendly though! We felt welcomed from the time we walked in til the time we walked out. If we are back in the area, id definitely come back.
… moreFrank Evans
I eat at a LOT of Mexican restaurants, and this is definitely one of the weirder ones. I’ve had worse, I guess.
The first thing I noticed is there were no Latinos in the restaurant. Not eating, not working. Red flag? Maybe.
We tried to order margaritas. They don’t have any. Red flag? Probably.
What we did order ended up being the strangest Mexican food I’ve ever had, top to bottom. Two noticeables: The enchiladas were baked to an absolute crisp, more like a taquito. The breading on the child relleno was thick and soft, like a chicken-fried steak, and it was smothered in a cheese sauce of indescribable texture. The chips were okay, but the salsa was strangely sweet. Refried beans and rice were somewhat overcooked.
The wait staff was very pleasant.
… moreThe first thing I noticed is there were no Latinos in the restaurant. Not eating, not working. Red flag? Maybe.
We tried to order margaritas. They don’t have any. Red flag? Probably.
What we did order ended up being the strangest Mexican food I’ve ever had, top to bottom. Two noticeables: The enchiladas were baked to an absolute crisp, more like a taquito. The breading on the child relleno was thick and soft, like a chicken-fried steak, and it was smothered in a cheese sauce of indescribable texture. The chips were okay, but the salsa was strangely sweet. Refried beans and rice were somewhat overcooked.
The wait staff was very pleasant.
Roya Marie
I love Mexican food so we thought we’d try this place. Service was great. Everyone was nice. I decided to order Fajitas since they are a go to safe option. This time it was not. Lacked flavor big time. I was very disappointed.. my boyfriend’s steak was good he said but I didn’t try it.
… moreJeff Hollon
Found this place on the way back from vacation just passing through craving Mexican food. This place was great. They have the largest tacos I have ever seen and tasted awesome. Their refried beans and rice were top notch. I will make sure from here out to stop by if ever in the area again. Wait staff was wonderful as well. Chips were hot, fresh and actually salted to go along with the homemade salsa. All around great place to eat.
… morePrivate Investigations
We were very disappointed that this is NOT AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD! The refried beans came straight from the can – literally. Food was extremely bland, and we had to drench our food with salt, pepper, and hot sauce – to give it some flavor. We did not see one Mexican employee in the restaurant, which made sense why the food did not taste like real Mexican Food. We should have trusted our gut and left as soon as we walked in.
There were no Mexican decor. The dinning room is very basic with hard bench-like cafeteria seats for the booths….not very comfortable. Prices are way too high for what you get. Definitely not recommended.
… moreThere were no Mexican decor. The dinning room is very basic with hard bench-like cafeteria seats for the booths….not very comfortable. Prices are way too high for what you get. Definitely not recommended.
G K
We have wanted to try El Toro Mexican Restaurant for a few months now. (New to the area)
Finally we were able to go Saturday night.
So disappointed! The atmosphere is very bright and blah, like a cafeteria. It was very clean though.
The salsa was ridiculous, boring and kind of sweet with no cilantro or spice or freshness to it whatsover. They had no hot salsa available but offered bottled hot sauce when asked. Chips were good.
I ordered one of the Specials, a burrito. It was absolutely smothered in lettuce. I could not even see the burrito. When I found it, it had a little cheese and some very unappetizing red sauce. A little dab of sour cream on top of it all. The meat in it was flavorless. I took two bites and sent it back. They did take it off the bill and offered to get me something else.
Hubby ordered another type of burrito which was presented looking better but again very little flavor. Dry rice and blah refried beans on the side. The best part of the meal was the ice cold beer.
We will not go back, unless we just want a beer.
… moreFinally we were able to go Saturday night.
So disappointed! The atmosphere is very bright and blah, like a cafeteria. It was very clean though.
The salsa was ridiculous, boring and kind of sweet with no cilantro or spice or freshness to it whatsover. They had no hot salsa available but offered bottled hot sauce when asked. Chips were good.
I ordered one of the Specials, a burrito. It was absolutely smothered in lettuce. I could not even see the burrito. When I found it, it had a little cheese and some very unappetizing red sauce. A little dab of sour cream on top of it all. The meat in it was flavorless. I took two bites and sent it back. They did take it off the bill and offered to get me something else.
Hubby ordered another type of burrito which was presented looking better but again very little flavor. Dry rice and blah refried beans on the side. The best part of the meal was the ice cold beer.
We will not go back, unless we just want a beer.
Tuesday Brown
Awesome place. Staff friendly and attentive. Food was excellent absolutely did not leave hungry. Definitely will return. Returned this evening order the 3 amigos tacos with roast pork they were delicious.
… moreMcKenzy Brown
Hands down the best chips and salsa I have ever had! A little over priced for some of the items, but overall enjoy my experience every time.
… moreNancy Greer
After blue springs, We asked a guy at the gas station and he highly recommended! So glad we did! Everything was fresh and delicious! Very clean restaurant and very clean bathrooms! Nice staff and LOVED the Christian music playing!!
… moretodd styles
Lunches were amazing! Summers (our server) was attentive without being overbearing. We look forward to eating here again.
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