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El Toro Bravo

3.7 (46 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Desserts, Salad
Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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We love this place.
Shane B.

We have come here for over 4 years. The staff loves everyone and it is more than a meal. It is family. I love this place. Thanks again!!!!

Pollo Chipotle
Emi M.

Good service, great food. They had those typical Americanized Mexican dishes and a few seemingly authentic Mexican dishes. Their menu is very extensive, so if you go there everyone in your family will find something that they like. However, it is a VERY loud place, as they have multiple birthday parties a night and they come out singing and playing instruments. If you want to celebrate something and have fun, this is a great place. If you want to come here and enjoy conversation, you may want to avoid it on weekends especially. I liked my dish, it was a lot of meat. Very generous portion and it easily made two meals for me.

Veggie platter, chimichanga
Samantha D.

Food and service was wonderful. So much quality Mexican food. Efi was our server and so kind!

Phyllis M.

By far the best jalapeño margarita! They put dry ice in the glass- it must change the taste...it's outstanding! Stays nice and cold...so good!

Steak tocos
Madison C.

The food and margaritas are delicious! We tried a burrito and steak tacos and would get both again big portions we both took home left overs. They give you chips and salsa as soon as your seated here. Service was great and we received our food very quickly. We loved the wall paper and giant TVs - perfect spot to catch a game. Check it out!! Cheers!

Bar empty tables
mark n.

Service. Waiters and manager (white pants guy) talking and laughing with each other, sitting at tables and standing at bar. Slow service. Normally chips and salsa brought to you when you sit down, but drinks brought to us and then waiter disappears for the first time. Chips are only brought five minutes later when another waiter notices we don't have any. Five more minutes pass before waiter comes back, and takes order. Wait 10 minutes before refills on chips and salsa and drinks are addressed, and not because waiter or manager noticed first. It might be understandable if restaurant was busy, but over half the tables were empty and wait staff was texting on phones and talking to each other in bar area. No longer the best Mexican restaurant around.

Margaritas
Dan Z.

We had a fun time at El Toro! It is more of an experience rather than just dinner. We went on a Saturday night and the place was hoppin'! I would say that is the only negative I have. The volume was loud! Music loud, their birthday celebrations were loud, and everything in general loud. It was a great time, but if you're expecting quiet, this might not be the place to find it. The salsa was some of the best I've had. We ordered the Texas Fajitas and they were fantastic. Plenty of food for two people and then some. Everything was great. We got two flavored house margaritas that came out with dry ice to add a little flare! They were short a host and a busser, but as hard as everyone was working, you wouldn't have known. They were on top of it even being short handed. We will definitely be back for another flare-filled experience at El Toro!

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Dana S.

First time here - service and food VERY GOOD!! Love the fun atmosphere - will DEFINITELY be back to try more of the menu!!

DA R.

I'm always looking for a decent Mexican restaurant. It came down to choosing between this one and another new one that I wanted to also try. We went there for lunch. The prices were very reasonable for the amount of food we received. The service was nice, and the food was even better. The atmosphere was calm and the decor was very subdued and pleasant as it wasn't too carnival like or bright in color like some Mexican restaurants do. I am impressed with this place. The food was very flavorful. The only thing I can say is that the ground beef they used for the tacos and anything else was very greasy. The salsa was very good, but the chips tasted a bit older or stale. It might have been the oil (older)? they were fried In. I noticed next to the kitchen there was a storage room and there was a couple of giant garbage cans with lids that said chips on it. I wonder if that's the reason? Sometimes I judge a Mexican restaurant on their salsa and their chili relleno. Both of them were very good. I was perplexed a little bit to see a pile of seasoned ground beef piled on top of my chili relleno. If I order it again I'll ask that they not put that on there. The beef taco was overfilled with meat and not much of anything else. I had to ask for a bit more of the standard toppings. The refried beans were excellent and the rice was pretty decent too. I just feel like they put a little bit more thought and effort into their food and the flavor. The presentation was nice too. We also waited quite a while for food as well so it means that the preparation was also probably mindful. When we went it wasn't very busy at all as well. Although they are not perfect, I think as far as Mexican restaurants go, they are a pretty decent Mexican restaurant. I definitely would consider going again and maybe trying something different on the menu.

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Food is great. Margaritas are amazing. We will be back again and again. Love this place

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Food, atmosphere and service has been great the 2 times we have been here. Our new go to spot

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Great food Margaritas we're fantastic, and good service!! Be prepared for a very noisy indoor facility, outdoor patio is available as well.

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4.7(7 reviews)
2.2 mi

I have been waiting for an edible cookie dough place here in Indy and here it is. It was worth the…read morewait. It is located inside of Greenwood Mall. It is not in or near the food court. It is located across from Starbucks. They not only have shakes and edible cookie dough, as their name implies, in many different varieties, they also have sundaes and coffee. I was on a mission and came in hot for the cookie dough. The shop is decent sized and very clean. I had a bit of a tough time deciding what flavor to go with. Them offering samples of my choosing helped a lot though. I went with three small ones, old school chocolate chip, monster, and mint. They were delicious. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be chocolate chip (I am old school). Reminded me off my childhood when you were not supposed to eat cookie dough, but did anyway. The woman that helped me was awesome. She had just started there and was a pro already. She was very helpful, accommodating and attentive. They have a little seating inside the store or your can easily find a spot in the mall to post up and eat. This was an excellent treat for myself with top notch service. I just wish that it was more accesible and not located in the Mall (especially during the holiday season). I will definitely be back. It just won't be before January 1st. so I can avoid the Holiday shopper mayhem. I am all about treating yourself and highly recommend this place. You will surely not be disappointed.

YUMMY!! I've been here a few times. I try to go each time I'm at the Greenwood Mall. They're…read moreusually pretty busy, unfortunately. However, the shakes are SO GOOD! Being that they're handmade you can taste the freshness. I've also had the cookie dough, which was great as well but it's just so sweet and the scoops are pretty large. I would highly recommend this place!

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4.5(26 reviews)
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If you have a sweet tooth for baked treats, this is the spot. I truly love their cookies but the…read moreabsolute stars are the cinnamon rolls. Both are on the expensive side, however the price is commiserate with the quality. Fluffy, perfectly risen, and the flavor is throughout, not just on top like the flavored rolls at other stores. I recommend ordering ahead for a quick in/out and to make sure what you want is in stock. I've seen the line quite long, but you can get lucky with no line on a weekday. The inside is cute but there is no seating inside. You're going to get a little messy eating your cinnamon roll and want to be in the privacy of your own home anyway. My one very minor piece of feedback is I wish some rolls were sweet rolls (i.e. skip the cinnamon). Fruity Pebble is a little overpowered by cinnamon but I'd still get it. Cookie Monster is the #1 flavor for me and I can't wait to catch Pineapple Upsidedown in stock.

Well, we WANT to like this place but it's hard when 2 of the last 3 times we have tried to go it…read morehas been closed--not sold out, but CLOSED--during stated business hours. The first time we checked the FB page and she had posted that she had to close due to illness. Ok, that's understandable, and we learned to check the FB page before driving over. But we tried to go this past Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and the doors were locked, no one there, and nothing was posted on FB or anywhere. It's a 30-minute drive each way for us, so it's hard to want to even try to go back when we may drive an hour round-trip with nothing to show for it but spent gas money. So we're kinda souring on this place.

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I unfortunately didn't have the best experience here however, the atmosphere was so warm and cozy…read moreand I love the location. I ordered a grilled cheese along with a sugar pie slice and a London fog. They have other baked good options which looked good too. The grilled cheese was very small and I think cheese got into the pan because it was also cooked onto the bottom side of the sandwich. It was a very small grilled cheese. The London fog tasted quite strong and the sugar pie didn't really stand out. There were other items on the menu though that I'd love to try if I ever go back. What I think took this down to 3 stars was the service. When I went to order, I was just stared at and I thought maybe they weren't ready for me yet but they were. There was just no greeting of "Hi, welcome in" or even a "What can I get for you?" It was just a stare and silence. Now the staff were not unkind...they certainly seemed friendly but that lack of greeting didn't feel great. Additionally, they were very quiet or mumbled when calling out orders and so it seemed like many people listening never heard their order including me. I also had to ask again for the pie after having paid. I bought a bandana as well and didn't see the price tag. When I asked how much it was the staff member said it was either 12 or 15 dollars. She rang it up as 15 when later I saw the price tag and it clearly said $12. I showed the staff member and she said it was $15 and it was a handwriting issue for the price tag. I rarely write reviews less than five stars but I do think if there could be a bit more initiative from the staff and orders called out more clearly and louder for drinks so they don't spoil that would really help.

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5.3 mi
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Was trying to find a spot for me to take my lunch and ran across this gem. Found a spot to park and…read morewalked. Omg!!! From the moment I stepped foot onto the patio area, I was in awe of how nice it looks. It instantly put me in the mind of somewhere warm like Arizona. From the greenery adorning the fence to the green turf to the lights to the outdoor patio sets, it's very soothing and relaxing. I couldn't wait to get back outside to sit and bask in the aesthetics of this ice cream shop. Now let's make our way inside. I don't know where to begin. All I'm going to says is, you must see and experience for yourself!!! Whoever designed the layout knows what they are doing. I could hardly make my way to the counter for trying to see all the cute pieces of furniture, neon light signs, greenery, etc. So I made my way to the counter and was overcome by the selections of ice cream. How do you choose just one or two? I walked both counters and seen they had Horchata. I asked to sample and it was just how I imagined. I struggled with just the ice cream or if I wanted a shake. The young lady at the counter was very helpful with me trying to decide. I opted for an Horchata with strawberries. I will definitely be back! I had no idea they had been open for about a year or so and honestly, didn't know they existed. This is the perfect spot for the family after dinner or before. Also, a cute spot for date day/night. Overall, it's good for whatever you want it to be. You can never go wrong with ice cream!!!

To begin with, the place was very neat and clean, which I always appreciate…read more Moreover, they offer outdoor seating along with cards and board games, which adds a fun and relaxed vibe if you're looking to hang out. However, my boyfriend and I went around 8pm, and they close at 9pm. The associate told us that we could ONLY order ice cream, which honestly felt a little off considering they still had an hour left before closing. Furthermore, we originally came in for a crepe and some mini pancakes, but were told we couldn't order them at that time. Because of that, my boyfriend didn't end up getting anything at all. In addition, I did order a mangonada, and I will say it was very good, so I can definitely give them credit for that. On top of that, the limited menu so close to closing was disappointing and kind of took away from the overall experience. I'm not sure if I'll be back after what happened.

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