Danville has too many Mexican restaurants to keep track of, but El Toro is definitely one of the better stops, and one of the more accessible locations. Generally speaking, El Toro you your no nonsense Mexican spot with plenty of options, big portions and tasty food. The ambiance here is vibrant, but accommodating and the service is attentive and friendly. For me, one option always catches my eye and that is the Acapulco Special. Arroz con pollo always is a hit for me, so why not make it even better? The Acapulco special has chicken, steak AND shrimp on top of rice, covered in cheese sauce. It doesn't get better than that. Not only are the meats a plenty in this dish, but everything about it tastes great. The meats have good flavor and get cooked well, the salad is refreshing, and you can easily make a few tacos with the provided tortillas. The cheese sauce is creamy and rich, but not too heavy so that you feel terrible after. This is the dish for sure. Overall, solid Mexican spot that will come through for you in the end. Nothing more to be said here! read more

We got the Fajitas which were good. Shrimp, steak and chicken were all seasoned well with the right tastes. Salsa and chips were average. Excellent service. read more

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Pretty good tasting food. The service was ok. The prices were a bit high. The chili rellino is really good

Order steak fajitas and mostly get vegetables and not enough meat for the price have swayed to another Mexican restaurant

Awesome food and great service! We celebrate almost all our birthdays there with a group of family and friends.

We were just passing through on our way home from the Black Hills of S.D., and stopped in. Very nice place and the staff and servers were very courteous and helpful.Great authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices. I would stop there again if we are in the area. read more

Last time I went there I've got some hair in my food. I call the manager over to show him this long piece of black hair. I have short hair very short so it could've been mines. I was by myself then he asked me well. What are you going to do? That should've been a no-brainer Haven't been back cents read more

Good service, the staff is very nice and accommodating. The waiters are quick. The food came steaming hot, literally. I definitely want to come back. The food was fantastic read more

This place is great & the food is always really, really delicious. Good atmosphere. Friendly people. Excellent menu. I've been here at least a dozen times & am always glad to come back. read more

Surprised - who would expect this when traveling to Danville IL. Chips were hot (though I had to ask for more bowls of the flavorful salsa - double dipping sucks) and service was fast. The Alambre (steak, peppers, bacon, cheese, and onions) served with tortillas was not exactly like we had living in Mexico but one of the better ones we have had in a while in the US. Only real downer were the margaritas which were clearly made from a mix and not from hand. Also, the queso fundido was made with cheese sause not real cheese - though it tasted great with the chorizo and the manager told us what to expect (in spanish) before we ordered. Net, if you are looking for something not from a chain, try this and you won't be disappointed. read more

I was just in here a few days ago for a friend's birthday. I must say, it is a very clean-looking restaurant... good upkeep. Definitely NOT a taco stand like some others I've been to. We came in sort of late, so this may not stack up to the average experience, but we got our chips and salsa promptly, and the chips were hot. I couldn't decide what I wanted, so the waiter came back about 5 minutes later with fresh chips and salsa. Sweet. I ordered the $6.99 taco-burrito-enchilada combo. It was sooo good and pretty filling. I probably could have ordered chicken instead of beef but the beef had good flavor, the taco wasn't all lettuce, and the burrito and enchiladas weren't ridiculously big. I felt like it was a good buy for the price, especially not being a fast food place and eating on a super-strict budget. I'm not from Danville, and the only other other place I've eaten at in the city is actually La Potosina (my review seems to have disappeared from Yelp), but I like El Toro about equally. That is meant as a compliment. I think it would be best said as I wouldn't be "missing out" by going to one over the other. Both have large menus and their own specials and specialties. Good job, guys. I'm a fan. read more

You're not going to head here for the decor, but the food at El Toro is legitimately good. The tortilla chips are always fresh, and they have a very good garlicky salsa--and a smoky hot salsa is available upon request. I particularly enjoy the carnitas and the carne asada tacos. But, honestly, I have yet to order anything on the menu that I didn't enjoy. And, as an added bonus, there are a couple of Mexican beers on tap. The first time I ate lunch here the food came out so fast that I thought there must be a radio connection between the waiter and the kitchen. My dad has pointed out that every staff member in the place seems to be running all the time. Needless to say that the service is prompt, if a little doting. But in spite of that this is an amazingly relaxing dining experience. And a tasty one too! read more

This is an average Mexican restaurant, bordering on American Mexican for a decent price. As restaurants go in this area a pretty good bet for good food at a good price. Here are the details of my review: This review is based on lunch only Location: I guess it is in an OK location. It'd be hard to walk here from many places, but it is on the main drive into town and right near the freeway. Rating: 3 Stars Outside Appearance: Appearance is average. It looks like it used to be something else, but it isn't awful to look at. It's in the middle of a giant parking lot with little landscaping, but doesn't look awful. The restaurant does have a small patio on the side which is nice. Rating: 3 Stars Inside Appearance: Nothing special, but it is clean and well maintained. Not a place for a romantic dinner, but not a greasy spoon either. Rating: 2 Stars Food Quality: Decent, as I said above. Not terribly greasy and portions are a good size. Not too big, not too small. I wish there were more veggies in the food and less cheese and sauce. The flavor was pretty tame, should have a little more kick and be a little more interesting. Really nice chips accompany the meal but the salsa has zero kick. Fortunately there is hot-sauce to go along with it so you can spice it up. Rating: 3 Stars Authenticity: Not very authentic in my mind. Although there was a refreshing lack of orange cheese (I didn't see any anyway) the cheese was jack cheese, which is still as American as apple pie and giant SUVs. Additionally there was a lot of lettuce and the food was quite bland. One of the things I love about authentic Mexican are the flavorful marinades used on the meat. You won't find that here. Plus there were pre-formed hard shell taco shells and I think the soft tacos used 12-14" flour tortillas. So should one skip this place? No, just don't expect it to be authentic. If you want a little more authentic go down the street to La Potosina. Rating: 1 Star Value: Best rating here. It's a good value. ~$10 per person. I'd like to come in the evening to try it out and taste the margaritas. Rating: 4 Stars Total Stars: 16 Categories: 6 Overall Rating: 2.67 rounded up to 3. read more

I took some clients here for lunch as recommended by some other clients! Our waitress was so friendly. We made our decisions and ordered. We started with the queso and it went over well. The salsa was also good. I ordered the Fajita Quesadilla with chicken and it was a huge portion. They didn't have it in a lunch portion. It was chock full of veggies and chicken. Our drinks were refilled quickly and she asked how we wanted the check, separate or together. She brought it to our table on a little tray, which would leave you to think she was coming back to get it, but we deduced you had to bring it up to the register to pay. I'm pretty loyal when it comes to my choice of Mexican restaurants, even if this is in another state, it did not beat my first true love. read more

My family and I were visiting Danville for a basketball tournament and wanted Mexican food...we googled restaurants nearby, came upon El Toro and we were glad we did! Food was great! My family had the fajitas, various burritos, tacos and enchiladas...everything was tasty including the margaritas! Would definitely recommend. read more

We went out to eat had 3 adults & 4 children at EL TORO IN DANVILLE ILLINOIS, our server which was an older Mexican man came to our table his face expressions and demeanor were very unpleasant and I proceeded to ask him questions from kids menú at this point he responded with such an ugly attitude as if I did something wrong, I was offended and asked to get me some one else to serve us as I observed him waiting on others hand and foot with smiles and conversations I was wondering why he was rude and ugly towards us the only conclusion I can come up with because I TOO AM MEXICAN AND 2 of my grandchildren at the table were half AFICAN AMERICAN, knowing my own culture they despise Mexicans going outta of their race... or perhaps he thought his own people do not tip well whatever the case my whole night was ruined by this individual, I spoke to the one in charge turns out they are related that means nothing being done to him, lots of caucasians which whom he was kissing ass for that big tip, the whole vibe there with servers seemed stressful and blahzy, as a Hispanic I've never felt mistreated by my own kind as a paying customer..... The food was not authentic to me processed ground beef, kids meal does not come with drink paid a total of 11$ for 4 drinks for children, my bill was 70$ + 10& for tip to show good faith EVEN THOU I SHOULD NOT HAVE, I RECOMMEND TACOS & NEIVES place might not be updated but the food there is excellent and authentic and you have better service...EL TORRO IS GARBAGE IN MY OPINION read more

OMG!!! This place is amazing. Crab combo was great and the salsa was perfect. I will be back!

Very good Mexican food here, and the service is top notch.... the only reason I rated it a 4 star is because the El Toro's in Champaign are a "notch" above this one here in Danville. Can't quite put a finger on it as to why, maybe it's the building. You will enjoy the food here, and the service too. read more

Very basic American Mexican food place. I was randomly in danville for a sports event and saw the restaurant right off 74. If you've ever been to any of the other local El Toro's or Dos Reales, it's the exact same thing. If not, this is a place for Ok tacos, enchiladas smothered in sauces, and all the chips you can eat. There will always be better places to eat and worst. Most plates are less than $15 and come with rice, beans, guacamole, and lettuce. Also family friendly and the margaritas are not bad (also about $5). read more

Love this place! Clean place and fast service. Food is always delicious no matter what i order! I have tried almost everything. Very friendly and prompt service. Even when we order food to go, always ready when i get there. Love coming here. If you love cheese and a little spice, always ask for the white cheese sauce with the nachos they bring to your table when you are seated... its great on everything! Bold flavors without breaking the bank. Always a great time. read more

Wow... authentic Mexican food! Bull cr@p! We are from Texas and no way is this even close. There is a difference between a burrito and enchiladas. I had one of each, the only difference was the the tortillas. One was corn and one was flour. They spoke Spanish but damn sure are not from Mexico! Taco bell was better. Learned a lesson to not eat Mexican food out of Texas....good luck! read more

Food very good and has a variety of lunch specials. Salsa is very good and staff was constantly filling my drink.

We love El Toro! this is our go-to place! We are always greeted in a friendly manner, we are seated quickly, and we are guaranteed a great dinner. Some of my favorites are the Crab Meat Combo, Acapulco Special, Burritos Bravas, and the Burro Loco. Bennie takes time to visit with us and we feel at home. We highly recommend it! read more

I've been to this El Toro about 3 or 4 times. Every time I've gotten something different and every time it's been sub-par. The last night I went I got chicken tacos. The chicken was very fatty and the rice was overcooked at mushy. The salsa tasted sour and bland. My fiance ordered steak fajitas and he said the steak was very gristly and the tomatoes were green and peppers undercooked. I've been to the El Toro in Urbana on Cunningham and the one in Champaign on Springfield and the one in Rantoul and they've all been fabulous! I'm not sure what's happened to the Danville El Toro.. read more

After reading the reviews thought we would try it. We were seated right away, brought hot chips and salsa. Salsa was ok, but I'm not a fan of cilantro or lime and this had large amounts of both. I ordered chicken fajita burrito, it was large and covered in cheese sauce. I thought it tasted ok, although I've never had a chicken fajita burrito before. It was loaded with onions and little bit of green pepper. Would have been better if opposite. Beer was cold, but sort of disappointed that wait staff didn't know the "on tap" beers, had to keep going back to get the complete list. We aren't from Danville, in fact far from it (Alabama). Dinner was nice, beat eating in a fast food restaurant. read more

Good food ! Decent priced import beers and great lunch specials . The only bad thing i have to say about this place is the male waiter's like to stare at the female customer's a little to long for my liking. Other then the creep factor food comes out fast and hot always ! read more

This place is pretty average. The waiter was friendly and the interior was clean. We were promptly greeted and received warm chips and salsa. We ordered an appetizer of guacamole. It tasted fresh enough, as though it were made with real avocados. Unfortunately it was just enough avocados to hold together the massive quantities of cilantro and other ingredients. The menu was big and prices were reasonable. I ordered the taco - burrito - enchilada combo so that I could try a few things. The taco shell was mostly crispy, and was filled about 2/3 with ground beef and 1/3 cheese. The burrito was a flour tortilla filled with ground beef and nothing else. The ground beef mixture used in the taco and burrito was super bland, so bland that I will never order a ground beef item again bland. I specifically requested a cheese enchilada, thus my enchilada was filled with cheese. Both the burrito and enchilada had ranchero sauce on top, nothing special. My son ordered a beef quesadilla and there was barely any cheese inside at all, it was all beef. If it had been served to me I would have sent it back, unfortunately I didn't notice until my son had eaten half of it. My husband said he enjoyed his burrito meal. Overall, this was place was average. I will try someplace else next time I'm in the mood for Mexican. And when I return here I will definitely order different menu items, but I would return. read more

My family of 6 were in town for a wrestling tournament, and decided to stop in for a late (7 pm) dinner here. Great choice! The food was delicious, the portions were larger than expected, the service was excellent and the price was reasonable. We inadvertently ordered a dish with meat (on a Lenten Friday), and asked our server if he could package it to go for the next day. He not only did that, but brought us another portion without meat. I would recommend this place, and we will be sure to dine here again the next time we are in Danville. read more