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    El Toro

    4.1 (66 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Hot sauces at the table.
    Tyanna M.

    Very good meal at El Toro South. I was greeted immediately upon walking in. I was waiting for my fried to arrive and I ordered the pineapple Patron margarita. It was unexpected as it was smoking when he poured it at the table, how fun! My friend arrived and she ordered an alcohol free pina colada. My marg was delicious. They brought chips and salsa out. I placed an order for chicken fajitas and my friend ordered the chimichanga. Everything was hot and fresh. They checked on us several times to ensure we did not need anything. I would recommend trying it!

    Veggie fajitas
    John P.

    Excellent Mexican Restaurant! The chips and Salsa are very good. The salsa is spicier than many. The decor is Indianapolis based with a Mexican twist. Really sets a nice local Atmosphere. The service was excellent. She was very friendly and attentive to our needs. We got the veggie fajitas and the Chicken chimichanga. Bothe were excellent and large portions. With sides of rice and beans and mounds of lettuce, pico and guacamole. Fresh and tasty.

    Kelly S.

    Had the lunch special with a burrito and tamale us beans. Portion sizes were very generous- probably the same amount you get for a dinner portion and the beans and burrito tasted pretty good. After having tamales in Arizona, I haven't found anything like it here in Indiana and these were also very different. It wasn't bad but I wouldn't get it again - they seemed a little overcooked and were missing the fresh flavors I had before. A decent spot. Great service and an extensive menu.

    Arroz con Pollo
    Logan K.

    My wife and I ordered takeout, it was out quick and tasted very good. Only reason I'm not giving them a 5 star is because I was charged $3.25 for wanting extra chips. I was fine with that and paying extra until I found out the size of what I was paying for lol. But overall not mention to complain about!

    Margarita flight
    Christina B.

    I've ordered delivery a few times from this location and the downtown location but this was my first time dining in. It was super packed on a Friday night around 6pm. My friend was visiting from Chicago and she requested that we go here after I showed her some Instagram videos of the margarita flights complete with sparklers. The margarita flight was cool, but still fairly expensive for 4 margaritas so I'm not sure I would order again. The food is always consistently good. This time I had the flautas with rice, beans, and guacamole salad. I could not finish my whole plate, it's definitely a lot of food for the price. The music was great (a mix of 80's and 2000's) but it was incredibly loud. We had a hard time hearing the server and each other. This location used to be the Stacked Pickle and there's still some leftover remnants. We saw some guys carrying around tile samples when we came in so seems like they're planning more renovations soon. I'm sure I'll be back and there are plenty more good-looking things on the menu to try.

    Taco Salad
    Shruti P.

    As any Mexican restaurant, the menu is big and so are the portion sizes. My dinner was also my lunch next day. The salsa served with chips was pretty delicious. I had ordered taco salad and it was pretty good too. My friend had ordered one of their chicken "favorite" menu item. Was impressed to know that they marinate the meats for such dishes and she enjoyed her meal a lot. The place is pretty loud, just fyi. Ample private parking and easily accessible location. Waiting to go back try more food.

    Quesabirrias
    Grace F.

    El Tori on the Southside has great service and food. The quesabirrias are my favorite here and the consumé is the best I have had in a while. The margaritas and alcohol selection contains a wide variety. The restaurant is also kid friendly however it can get very crowded and loud. It is not the best place for conversation at times due to the loud noise. In addition they also have a "drum line" for birthday celebrations featured in the video. I enjoy observing the drums and celebration but be prepared if dining here.

    Quesa birria tacos
    Joelle D.

    I was not expecting this! We were trying to go to the other texmex restaurant across the street (not naming names) but their wait was ridiculous, host was texting when we walked in, and we honestly were giving them a second redemption shot anyway. We decided to come across the street to this Newer Mexican restaurant, and when we walked in I was surprised to see how nice the inside is! So clean and a great atmosphere. We were immediately helped by the host, sat within 2 minutes and greeted by our server immediately. Drinks within the next 2 minutes, chips and salsa and I was already so impressed. Next was the real test.. the food!! We ordered arros con queso, I ordered quesa birria tacos and our kids ordered chicken strip kids meals. Food was out within 10 minutes (again- FAST SERVICE!) It all was super good!!! so glad we decided to try it out because it is now our new spot! I stopped our waiter at the end to ask him to surprise my husband for his birthday and he told me they have two options, cheese cake or a tequila shot. He did warn me that it's $15 extra - which was totally fine because they made a HUGE SCENE and I loved it!! LOL. They came out with a whole band, sparkler shooting into the air, tequila shot and a sombrero for my husband - they sang, clapped and danced. You get to keep the sombrero after. Again, this is our new go to Mexican restaurant!! I wish I got our servers name.. he was excellent. 10/10

    Boss burrito
    Mason S.

    Our waiter was great and there whenever we needed him. We got seated right away and it was a Wednesday around 6pm. We ordered margaritas and they came in steel containers and then once we poured them onto the glass with ice it was like dry ice and the drinks were bubbling. I had never seen that before so that was a nice touch and there was still some left to pour in once the glass of ice was full. Their food menu was pretty big so I had a hard time choosing what to get. I got the boss burrito which was large enough I had some leftover. I thought the pineapples that were included might be an off touch but they complimented the burrito nicely. My friend got the arroz con pollo and no complaints from her. I also liked the salsa that was given with the chips but if you aren't a big fan of cilantro you might not enjoy it.

    Marinka K.

    The restaurant was very casual and lively. It has a private parking lot with plenty of parking. We were greeted & seated right away. Our waitress (who's name start with an O) was friendly and even helped me a little with my Spanish. She was attentive and assisted with our menu selections. This was the best Mexican Restaurant that I've been to. We tried the Boss Burrito, Nacho Al Carbon and a chicken & sausage entree. The sauces & spices are flavorful. Tell them it's your birthday and the band will play, bring you a Sombrero and a dessert or shot of Tequila for an additional charge. The entire experience was a very good one. I will be back for dinner, again.

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    Ambiance was hype. Service was on time and steady! It was busy but never missed a beat. Food was on point!

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    I've been here a few times and everything I've had was great! My new favorite Mexican restaurant.

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    Food and service was excellent. Great atmosphere and good prices too. Which we had one closer to where we live!

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    Food is great and filling portions. Margaritas are amazing! Prices very reasonable. Waitstaff was very attentive. Great vibe

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    This place is soooo good! Friendly staff and fire food!!! The prices aren't bad either. It is a little pricey, but worth every penny!

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    Great atmosphere, great food and it especially gets a 5 star because of the giant cock on the wall!!

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