Sadly this restaurant leaves much to desire. Nothing we ordered was that great. Beginning with the chips and salsa - the salsa is very watery with a few bits of onion and cilantro. The chips lack flavor. The tacos were pretty awful. The filling was insipid and the tortillas were cold. The food just doesn't seem very fresh. The inside is dark and a little sad. We chose the outdoor seating which was nice in the shade. Our server was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. At least it was fairly cheap. read more

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They were super accommodating to our party of 33. The service was great and quick. Food is really yummy. Great place read more

El Toro - My teammate loving her meal - Mexican Near Me - Arcola, Illinois

Great food! Had Chicken Enchiladas Verde; they were great! Homemade salsa was wonderful. Good amount of kick. Staff was friendly and fast. Great experience. read more

The worst Mexican food I've ever tasted this is the worst el toro ever don't waste your time I only tried them because I was visiting family I would eat dog food before I eat from there again and the inside of the restaurant is dirty old and outdated I hate I even sat up in there -0 stars horrible experience staff act like they don't know English read more

A good place. Based on taste, service, and cleanliness, I'd say 4.5 stars, probably. The only small gripe I have is that I would have thought that I would have received a little more chicken in the Sargento Special (Arroz con Pollo) because I ordered the dinner-sized portion and not Lunch, but it appears the chicken breast they sliced up must have been on the smaller side. Maybe they gave me the Lunch portion by mistake. Got a lot of rice, though. This is the first time I've been here, so who knows. I had both the regular and spicy salsas, and they were both very good. Chips were fresh and yellow corn tortillas were great. I would definitely try this place again if come through Arcola in the future. read more

El Toro - Sargento Special (Arroz con Pollo) - Mexican Near Me - Arcola, Illinois

We are visiting from out of town and ordered dinner to go for family. I ordered the fajita salad for my father in law. It was missing almost everything that was listed including the key ingredient of a salad, LETTUCE. AND NO TORTILLA SHELL, NO SOUR CREAM, NO GUACAMOLE read more

El Toro - This is suppose to be a fajita salad. Double check your to go orders as this was a big blunder!! - Mexican Near Me - Arcola, Illinois

Great food - really truly tasty. I'm impressed with the quality of everything we tried. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and the shredded beef was so flavorful and tender. And the tortillas were excellent. So glad we stumbled on this place while traveling. The service was Great too. Friendly and helpful staff. Will make sure to tag this place and come back. read more

We are in town for two days. Decided to try this place. Excellent food!!!!! We tried the shrimp? Fish and chicken tacos, and the mushroom and chicken quesadillas. Wonderful flavors!!! Staff is very polite! Quick service! Will visit again. If you want great food this is the place to visit. read more

Got appetizer. Nachos with beef and it was soaked with water and watered down cheese. 1/8 cup water in bottom of plate with soggy chips. Guacamole and salsa was good and so were margaritas read more

This Mexican food is amazing!!!! Stopped on our way home from Kentucky. Never had better Mexican food anywhere.

We ordered the shrimp fajitas as well as the chicken fajitas...both were amazing and full of flavor. Margaritas were jacked up with tequila and tasted great as well!! It is a must eat ate restaurant if you visit Arcola!! read more

Loved our late lunch... we had the enchilada plate and it was on the special board for just $4.25. We were in a rush to get to Memphis in May and the service was prompt. I would recommend a visit on your way to Arthur too. read more

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Second time in town and second great meal on the outside patio. Eva did a wonderful job as our waitress too. Plan to stop again next time through town. read more

El Toro - Alabrama (with a few bites already out of it!) - Mexican Near Me - Arcola, Illinois

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Great Mexican resturant just off the highway in Arcola. I've eaten there many times and it's been hit and miss but this past weekend with my wife and sister we all had unbelievable meals. I had the fried Chicken Chimichangas which come with refritos, salad, guac and sour cream smothered in a red sauce. Absolutely delicious. Almost licked my plate clean. My wife had the Tacos de carne asada and they came with a nice plate of refritos and salsa. She also loved them. My sister had a sizzling plate of carne asada, bacon, poblano and onions with a side plate of beans and rice and 4 warm tortillas. It was a heaping portion that I was happy to help her with. Good to the last bite! We started the meal with tasty fresh warm chips and salsa and the obligatory "Gringo" cheese dip, also great. Pretty solid Mexican beer selection including Sol and Margarita's varying from single glass to pitcher. All in all, a very solid visit. Can't wait for next time! read more

Nice locally family owned restaurant that's good for a quick or leisurely sit down meal. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Adult beverages are served. read more

Oh Its a great Mexican food place. The chips and salsa are good and service is good as well . I love going there and have lunch .

This was the best Mexican food I have ever had! I had the Del Mar, seafood enchiladas with green sauce. They were amazing. Everything was so fresh including the salad with fresh cilantro and the guacamole read more

Very disappointed in El Toro on June 24 2018! We were seated and told that they didn't have Soda only Water and Tea. Green Flies in the window next to our table. My husband was disappointed in his food as it was a little over done. Mine was fine. When we went to pay the cashier wanted us to pay cash. We didn't have cash therefore had to go to the Gas station down the road to get cash and come back and pay. Internet was down or disconnected. I'm still trying to figure out why they didn't tell us before we got sat down. We have eaten here several times and it was always good. read more

Stopped here while traveling, what a gem! Right off the freeway, such a good alternative to fast food. Delicious, fresh and authentic and the staff could not have been more attentive. If I lived in town I'd eat here all the time! read more

Great food!! Fantastic salsa and really solid Fajitas. Marquita's were very tasty as well!

Most authentic Mexican food around. The tacos are always fresh and the green salsa is the best I've ever had!

Very accommodating to dietary restrictions. Very tasty. Stopped in and placed a to-go order. Super quick and tons of food. Fajita taco salad is on point. read more

My favorite Mexican food in the area. There salsa is awesome! I order the happy polo and it is always delicious. It is a small place though, and loud at times, but the food is really good. The service is good as well. Waiters check on tables often. The parking lot is really really small though, and it is hard to get in and out of, often I'm not able to get my car out because I'm blocked in. But if you can get a good parking spot you should be set. read more

wish i could eat here agian, but i live 3 states away. The "Boss Buritto" was great and had a large serving size. The wait staff was great even though we were there an hour before closing. Will stop by here if i am ever in the area. read more

Had 3 soft Tacos , soft is the correct word as they where so wet from either water or grease the stuff ran down your arm. Would have called them out but did not wish to make a scene. Will never visit there again. read more

The service is great Antonio should be the manager if he isnt. H e is always nice and makes sure you have everything you need. The servers are all good too. The food is excellent my favorite Polo Asado. I live in Tuscola prefer this over both the Mexican restaurants there. read more

We make the Chicago to Evansville trip quite a bit taking I-57. We just started looking for some non-fast food places. We found more than we were looking for at El Toro. I had the Carnitas Dinner. It was cooked very nicely with succulent meat and great flavor. Great service. Everything was fast too to get us back on the road. My wife had the margarita which was good too. read more

This is far from the El Toro we are use to eating! They should be ashamed of this place. The food quality was horrible along with the horrible service we received and they were not even busy. The food didn't even come out right. We love eating at El Toros and this is just a disappointment will never go back to this place. read more

have tried about everything on the menu. been here about 25 times... keep coming back. service is always fantastic.. I love this place