This Mexican restaurant is an average one in my opinion. Decent prices and good quality of food. I got the dinner combination and everything was seasoned well. The bad thing I didn't like was that they had Nopales (cactus) which I LOVE and very hard to find around here for like $6.99 as an appetizer. When it came out I was very disappointed. It was so small and for that price I would have figured we would have gotten a lot more. They should have just offered it as a side add on, not an appetizer. They also make their cocktail drinks strong and pretty! The drink prices were also normal and not too high priced. Overall, a good Mexican restaurant if you're in the area. read more

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Nice relaxing restaurant. Everything you can want and need from a Mexican restaurant is here. Full bar great food and relaxing vibes. Service was great and on point! Come on down! read more

This is a great place to stop by for lunch. Directly across from the airport at Richmond International! Great service! Quick! Even has a bar for a quick drink. It's a perfect spot. Nice clean atmosphere!!!! read more

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First time checking out El Torito. It's pretty close tot the airport which is not bad. The food is not great but it did serve its purpose. The drinks were huge and the flavor was pretty good. Nothing bad to say about the service. It was pretty quiet and restaurant was clean. Not my favorite choice for Mexican in the area. But the positives are it's close to the airport and no wait. Plenty of parking as it's in its own area and near a ton of hotels. read more

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Service was good and food was excellent. Authentic. Clean and soft Mexican music playing. Waitress was very attentive.

New management banner on the outside of the building. Hoped for the best but unfortunately the quality went downhill. Salsa that comes with the complimentary chips is now very thin and watery. I ordered the fried beef chimichangas and the wife ordered the nachos supreme. My chimichangas were edible with some fatty beef, the beans were from a low grade can. The wife's nachos on the other hand were horrible and actually had pooled oil from the beef under the first level of chips. read more

The family and I are on an epic road trip and we've been stuck eating hotel food for far too many meals, so tonight was a treat to visit El Torito. The staff was very kind, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the queso! My wife swears it's the best she has ever had. Meals worth highlighting were my Enchiladas Americanos (1 chicken, 1 beef, 1 cheese) and my son's Quesadilla Vallarta (Shrimp & Chicken w/ pineapple). Both were amazing. Definitely 5 stars and a restaurant worth trying if you are in the area. read more

Was in town for work and had some time to kill before heading back to the airport so I went here for lunch. Such friendly staff and awesome food / margs. And who doesn't love free chips and salsa for the table! read more

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This place is pretty good! It hit the spot for a quick lunch. We went last month in September, it was a hot day and they had no AC and just a fan going which didn't hit us unfortunately so it was HOT inside with no breeze. Not sure if it was just that day that the AC was out, but I probably wouldn't go here in the summer. Besides that, the food was good and it came out quick! And the staff was friendly as well but being so hot kinda ruined it read more

This is under new management as of six months ago. Family-run, it has excellent food. My friend loved the salsa and the arroz con pollo. I thought the chile relleno was absolutely wonderful! The decor was nice and the food was prepared fresh and tasty! Loved this new find! Better than ever! read more

Amazing restaurant right across from the airport. On a street of sketch, you will not want to pass this gem up. We had amazing fresh chips and salsa. And our delicious food in like 5 min, To the table. (Way to hot to eat For those that love it hot). We were served by like 3/4 people and wanted for nothing. A totally GEM!!! Can't wait to make this a regular. ! read more

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Picked up take-out from this charming little restaurant for lunch today. It was really good! Husband enjoyed his crunchy beef tacos and I went into a literal food coma after indulging in a generous plate of a fried chicken chimi with sides. It was stuffed with chicken and came with a nice limey guac, sc, & lettuce. Great chips & salsa were complimentary, good rice, too & you can get black beans instead of fried. Friendly service, fast & very reasonable price wise. read more

I've been waiting for El Torito to open for a month or so. It finally happened. And well-executed. I got carry-out last night, and am still snacking on the Tortilla Chips and Salsa. I started out by ordering 2 Beef Chimichangas, Fried, nothing else. Perhaps 10-15 minutes later it came out and I headed for home. I dove into the Chimichangas first. Good. Slightly above average. And, of course served with Refried Beans, and Spanish Rice. Good food. I hope to return to try Chile Rellenos, Enchiladas, and more. The food is very reasonably priced, the store is clean, and all personnel were very friendly. read more

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I got stuck in Richmond for an extra day and stayed near the airport. I really didn't want another fast food meal, and luckily this restaurant was within walking distance from my hotel. I went with a friend of mine, and we both ordered the 3-item combination plate (you can choose from several different items). I got a beef taco, a chicken enchilada, and a chicken tamale, served with rice and refried beans. Everything was delicious - good, solid Mexican food - and the service was fast and friendly. The dining room is fairly small, but it felt cozy and not claustrophobic. I'm hoping I get stuck in Richmond again just so I can visit here! And FYI, the large margaritas are enormous! read more

We really liked the food. Both of our meals were well done and they had a nice selection of draft beers. We would definitely go back here if we are in the area. read more

Stopped here while on the road. The food is bland and under seasoned. Took a lot of sauces to make it pop. There was barely if any salt, pepper or seasoning. The place is clean and the portions generous. If you are on the road and starving this place is ok; but only in a pinch. read more

Food was not good at all. I got fajita nachos and queso dip. I don't know if they make their queso dip themselves but it had a milky taste with a weird separation going on. The chicken on the nachos was so rubbery and fatty that most of it you had to throw away. It didn't taste flavorful or like anything at all really besides lettuce. read more

Wow, the Mexican food was legit 5...and the new owners are amazing. Drinks, apps, & entrees are all AMAZING

Won't be going back. Got takeout and it was barely edible. The chicken was pounded extremely thin then over cooked to death. It seemed as if I was chewing leather. The sautéed mushroom were completely inedible because they were so over salted. It tasted like they dropped the salt shaker in the mushrooms. The guacamole was watery and had no taste. No onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro. Only lime juice. My husband's grilled shrimp salad was ok. It didn't come with any kind of dressed so it was pretty bland. The Chile Relleño was disgusting. It wasn't stuffed with anything, not even cheese. It looked like there was enchilada sauce on top but it didn't taste like it. The sauce was an orangey-brown color and it tasted overwhelmingly of cinnamon. No, gracias. read more

Food was not good not much more to say and over priced for what you do get inside no big deal either better places in area Jalisco's is really very good read more

Friendly staff and quick service. Great salsa and bottomless chips. Group of 7 enjoyed all our food. Tasty margaritas!

Great food! Great service! Nicely decorated and family friendly. Stop by here if you want a great lunch or dinner. read more

How this place place gets 4 1/2 stars is beyond me. The service is ok, but the food is not good. Probably a 2 out of 10. Taco Bell is a 3. Paid $12.50 for a Jack n Coke. They must think they are high class..but really, it's just a dumpy restaurant in a bad part of town that probably feeds off of customers that are staying at hotels nearby. Customers that will never return. I know, I won't! read more

Service was great! Lunch portions were just right. Food was tasty! Fantastic when you need a quick bite. read more

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Very fast service! Got hot chips and salsa right as we sat down. Staff was so friendly. And the food was excellent! Would recommend the arroz con pollo and the burrito jalisco. read more

Yummy food and great service. I really liked this place. The family and I had arrived at Richmond airport and wanted to stop somewhere close. Glad we chose this one. It was convenient and quick. Even in these times the prices weren't outrageous. I'd go back often but we live about an hour away. Whenever we are in Richmond, I'll probably go here. read more

I do not recommend this restaurant. When I walked in, I sat down at the table and all of the dishes were dirty. I was appalled by the lack of elbow grease put into the dish watching technique. The food was questionable, it gave my fellow sustenance seeker food poisoning. The food was undercooked and untrustworthy. The drinks tasted rusty and the cup was obviously not cleaned. The workers were passive aggressive. 1/10 never coming back. read more

Upon arriving, the restaurant had a very funky smell. I should have followed my gut and walked out. I had the shrimp quesadilla, 5 small shrimp with cheese. Very lame. The rice side had what looked like frozen mixed vegetables that were freezer burned in a pile of plain white rice. My water had things floating in it....I will say the service was very attentive and responsive. Bottom line...keep driving! read more

They spent a long time renovating this from the diner it used to be & it really shows. They did a great job, it looks great! The staff were all very friendly & attentive. The food was very good & the prices were decent. I went last week to get the Nachos Supreme. They are topped with Queso, beef, chicken, beans, lettuce, tomatoes (no tomatoes for me) & sour cream. They were so good I went back & got them again this week. read more

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I feel guilty, I didn't want to give this place a great review because once everyone knows about this place, it'll always be full. Great food and service, so if your not a nice person, don't go. All others should check out Taco Tuesdays. read more

El Torito - Or just chill at the bar....great spot! - Mexican Near Me - Sandston, Virginia

My wife and I were in the area earlier this week and were looking for a new place to get lunch. I knew the restaurant from a couple of years ago when it was Ma & Pa Diner, did not know it had changed ownership, and decided to give it a try. We were very glad we did. The place is clean and nicely redecorated, barely recognizable from before. Their menu is extensive with plenty of choices, all at very reasonable prices. Service was friendly and prompt, and entrees were hot. Their salsa is very good. My wife was not that hungry so she ordered only their nachos. The serving was so generous she could not eat all of it and needed to ask for a to-go box at the end of our meal. I had their soft chimichanga with beef tips, which was also a very generous portion and very tasty. So many Mexican restaurants use some form of hamburger meat nowadays in theirs - not the case here. Theirs were tender and nicely flavorful. So if you are in the area, have to pick up someone at the Richmond airport ( just across the road), or just want a very good, casual Mexican restaurant that is a great value, we highly recommend you try this one. This was our first visit there, but it will not be our last. read more

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Wow...great food, great prices, great service. What more can you ask for?? We often stay at the Courtyard when traveling out of Richmond and are always looking for a good place to eat. This is it!! The food was excellent and the service was top notch. Get a draft beer...iced cold and refreshing. Just a wonderful find and highly recommended. read more

Perfect service! The staff is wonderful, food was delicious. We were only in town for the evening and it was the best choice, I believe, for a meal and drinks. read more

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By far Best of the mex near airport. Super clean, newly renovated. Great food, drinks and service.

The food was delicious and flavorful. I had the arrowz con pollo chicken was moist and the tortillas were soft and pillows. I would definitely recommend this restaurant read more

Oh my gosh so good. From the margaritas to the tortillas, it's all good. Be prepared for huge portions and huge flavor. Super close to the airport so really convenient for arrivals and departures. Will definitely have to keep this place in mind for the next time I'm in this area! read more

I'm a novice at ordering takeout with delivery by grub hub. Stuck at the Richmond Sheraton airport with no car so figured I would order from El Torito. Easy process ordering and upon completion was given a 30 min estimate. Well 20 min later the delivery gal was texting me that she was here! Wow that was fast. Order was perfect and the food was really good. What a great experience. My only suggestion, not a complaint is that a little better and sturdy plastic silverware would be great. Food and service was awesome. Thanks read more

Nice quiet little place, service was very quick and professional. Food was delicious. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.

First time was enjoyable. The margaritas were expensive, $9.50 for the regular size. Husbands carnitas burrito was excellent. Salsa is so-so... read more

Great food! Nicely remodeled interior. Great margarita! Too bad don't live around here so I could come more often.