I am a really picky eater. I am pre-diabetic and also not wanting to eat a lot of carbs but craving something savory and tasty. I just had the Pescado de frito with black beans (instead of white rice) and I am such happy camper. The fried fish topped with red onion was just scrumptious and the presentation was beautiful. Plus there were live musicians playing music on a Friday night. This dish and restaurant is starting to become my favorite restaurant in all of Pacifica. An added plus is they are friendly and there is pretty great service. read more

El Toro Loco - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

The best fish tacos around. The food is consistently good with great flavors. The menu has a lot of options

Great Ambiance , wine list and service. Safe , good parking and unique in the area. Great for girls night out , date night , etc read more

Great food and service ! We will be back for more Love the new location parking is easy. read more

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Came here early on a Saturday evening and were warmly welcomed. Service was efficient and friendly, and the food was outstanding -- far beyond expectations for such a modest looking restaurant. I had the Arroz con Mariscos, and it was spectacular and beautifully presented. My husband had the Lomo Saltado, which was also excellent. All for a reasonable price. We live in the North Bay but will definitely return to this place next time we are down in the Pacifica area. read more

El Toro Loco - Arroz con Mariscos and Lomo Saltado. - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Excellent service and even better food. Empanadas served hot and flavorful, same with entrees. Sangria was flavorful with fresh fruit. Could not have been happier with food and service. read more

El Toro Loco - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Craving Mexican? Craving Peruvian? Then this is the place. Very good reasonably priced. Nice ambiance. Friendly staff. read more

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Yesterday 6/27, my husband and I had a rather disappointing lunch experience at El Toro Loco. I ordered one grilled fish taco and one chicken taco. My husband had one grilled fish taco and two chicken tacos. Each taco came with two tortillas. However, each taco barely had any protein to fill even half a tortilla. Other than the protein, there was just salsa. That's it. In addition, the courtesy chips tasted stale. We are local Pacificans for over 20 years. We try to support our local restaurants here. El Toro Loco is a reminder to us not to eat out as often anymore, because restaurants charge more these days but give a lot less food. Poor value and food quality at El Toro Loco. read more

The food was excellent! First time there, we were a party of 5 and we had excellent service and the food for all of us was perfect. Our server made sure we had a great time and took very good care of us. So much fun, they had two gentlemen playing music and it was fun. My nephew plays the piano and they even let him play. It was a great time for all of us and we will definitely be back very soon!!! read more

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Solid value for money. Everything was so fresh and so quick in service. Look forward to visiting again read more

El Toro Loco - Post mori point hike lunch - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Expensive and not super tasty. Sadly, I voted a no Only two other customers in the store at lunchtime the owner/waiting on me. I hate when they ask you for a tip. read more

My peruvian husband and I are always trying different peruvian places. Sadly, this has been one of the worst. Service was good and atmosphere was nice but food was lacking. We ordered ceviche pescado, lomo saltado, and tallarín con carne. Every item was lacking flavor, we have never had to add salt to peruvian food before, this was first time. I was craving peruvian food before eating here and I am leaving, still craving good peruvian food.:( read more

El Toro Loco - Lomo Tallarin Saltado de Carne - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

A small hole in the wall where staff are so friendly and attentive. Excellent authentic flavor. We had the ceviche, chupe de camarones, camarón al ajillo, and all were delicious. Pisco sour was not on the menu, but it was available. the Maracuyá Pisco Sour was delightful. read more

El Toro Loco - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

We used to come here regularly.. but unfortunately, last time we were there the food was kind of tasteless and my steak was reheated as if it was cooked earlier and reheated and put on my plate.. really praying that was the case and it wasn't from a provides customers plate.. read more

Sorry but i taste salt more than the food. Skewered grilled heart. Fried yucca with the spicy green sauce. The tomato chicken with rice. The shrimp soup had lots of cream. We were watching soccer then these gringos come in and sat at the counter and ordered wine and changed the channel. They were very loud like they took over this place as their bar. Parking in front. The server was great and funny and happy as can be. He was the cashier, waiter, busperson, used our leftover water to water the plant outside, greeter, order taker, and just was so nice. read more

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If you're a local and you haven't had some toro loco, cmon mann. Portions are Great for such reasonable prices! The owner is just down to earth. Did I mention the food tastes amazing. read more

El Toro Loco - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Prices are ridiculous, I initially was excited about their menu, but when we picked up our order, I couldn't believe the size of the order for that price! Crazy... read more

El Toro Loco - Empanadas, four miniature pieces with thousand island dressing (?). Never heard of thousand island dressing with empanadas?! - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

I had the Ceviche and it was delicious with a Pilsen beer. Thank you for the food - Melissa read more

Last minute cancellation of plans lead us to this GEM. Walked in on a Friday night to a two piece band. Great Selection of Peruvian and Mexican food. Meat and shellfish in abundance. Some had simple burritos, tacos and nachos, which were Very Tasty. Others had Steaks with salad and Shrimp dishes. All were wonderfully flavored. Service was friendly and quick. Everyone left full and satisfied. The price was reasonable. Great find!! read more

Simple and delicious food. Ample parking out front. Nice ambiance inside. Staff are always super friendly and kind. Love the traditional Peruvian flavors. Everything is fresh and just enough variety on the menu. Highly recommended the next time you're in the neighborhood! read more

Came here for burritos after a hike. There is no indoor dining because of Covid but they have take out. I chose the super Acapulco burrito without meat. The veggie burrito had broccoli and carrots and I hate random added vegetables in burritos. The burrito I got had rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Simple but tasty and kept me full for hours. The person who took our order and brought out our food was very friendly and nice. They had a lot of orders while we waited so I hope they can keep things going until indoor/regular dining can resume. read more

Many good meals.bonded with owners and waitress .opened buger resturant at there old location up the street.great bugers too

Lunchtime and I was just driving by. I never noticed this little place before but when I saw it I thought that ceviche sure did sounds good. stopped and went in. The guys working there were very friendly and helpful. Even though ceviche wasn't on the main menu it was on the specials menu. I ordered it to go and took it down by the water. Oh my gosh I'm so glad I stopped here! Absolutely delicious! Perfect serving size came with all the toppings Peruvian ceviche should have. The crunchy corn, the soft corn, the yam, purple onions, Nice little topping of seaweed. My lips are burning just a little... Not too much. Service was quick and easy. I will definitely be coming back here to try some of the other dishes. read more

El Toro Loco - Perfect afternoon in Pacifica - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Yum! Stopped for a quick bite to eat after spending some time at Pacifica beaches and was surprised how good and affordable the food was! The menu has a wide variety of both traditional Mexican and Peruvian food with vegetarian options! The owner was charming telling us that he has been running this hidden gem for over 30 years - there is something to be said for long standing local choices! read more

El Toro Loco - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Super food, great service! Loved our dinner specials, chock full of flavor and lots of perfectly cooked seafood. Wonderful service, great vibe! Love you, Pacifica. Chef Luis, your menu is creative and made with heart and soul. (From one chef to another, great work!) read more

This is our go to place in Pacifica. The food is consistently good and the service is super friendly. We love the shrimp or fish in ajillo or Diablo sauce. The lomo saltado is also a favorite, especially with the ribeye upgrade; and chicharron de pescado (fresh fried fish bits) with dipping sauce is a great starter. Wash it all down with their refreshing sangria or a tap beer. Icing on the cake is live jazz by Jay and Jorge on Friday and Saturday evenings. read more

El Toro Loco - Pescado a diablo - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Stumbled upon this while wandering through and was curious what they meant by Peruvian Coastal. Menu drew us in with bartered fish chunks with an amazing dipping sauce. Grilled fish tacos were a hit with the littler one. Nice spot to hit if you're in the area. Will definitely come back. read more

The Peruvian food here is incredibly good and colorfully presented. It's off the beaten path but right off of Hwy 1 with parking (small lot and nearby streets). Service was friendly and efficient. The Pollo En Salso Espanola was especially good! Ceviche Pescado was wonderful! Unpretentious but homey feel here. Highly recommended. read more

Gotta say, not much from the outside... but the food is great!! Easy parking, right off the cutest little street in Pacifica to walk around, buy a plant, get a locally baked cookie, or shop antiques. We had a huge plate of fried fish, calamari, shrimp and yucca. The yucca was a little under-fried and not as crispy as we normally like, but everything else was great. Two sauces to pick from and a super pretty plate it came on! The garlic butter shrimp was also fantastic. It was very pricy for the dish though.. $19 for 6 regular sized shrimp, a large scoop of rice and salad. It was a good salad though! Although I say it's pricey, I would also probably order it again because the garlic butter sauce was amazing!! Soo tasty! Coke comes in glass bottles which is a fave of my husbands. Very nice servers. read more

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A great place. The Anticuchos were delicious. Spicing was perfect. Great staff, attentive and very friendly. read more

El Toro Loco - Antichuchos - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

We've been going to this place for more than a year, and we've seen the decline in the service. The last time we went, two weeks ago, the food was really bad, the steak was burned, the rice looked and tasted old, the service in general was not good. We overpaid more than $200 and I think this is the last time we go to this restaurant. read more

My friends and i came here on a Sunday around 3 and there were not packed. So if you go to their old address they have a sign that says they have moved one block and a half away. The menu is a mix of Mexican and Peruvian. I really wanted to try the seafood sampler and he the rice. But i then open for the rice that started with arroz. Which was not bad. But im use to food more Spicer's so, what ever was left over i had added chili flakes to it. I added about 4 packs. My friend for the cheviche which had corn nuts, peppers, seaweed, onions and other stuff. It had flavor but looked tok watery for me. They have fresh chips and sals made. And the chips were delicious since it didn't have much salt like most places i have tried. They have a parking garage right in front and a pretty decent amount of seating. I will probably come back another time to try their seafood sampler. read more

Was excited to give this spot a try during a day trip in Pacifica. "Coastal Peruvian food" sounded legit, and it had great reviews on Yelp. Ordered the Camarones al ajillo, paid $20 + tax/tip, and was disappointed to find a mound of rice with just 6 shrimp (not pictured: some sprigs of salad mix). What a letdown. Ended up getting a $4 shrimp taco around the corner that was much more satisfying (and had as many shrimp!). read more

El Toro Loco - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

The Crazy Bull. That's what it translates to from Spanish to English. This Bull went here for a lunch date with the wifey at the recommendation of our South Bay CM, Abby S. Hey, any establishment with the name Bull or Toro is good in my book. Have you ever had a wonderful experience that you couldn't wait to Yelp about it? Well...this was one of them. Came here on a date lunch with the Wifey as it was only a short drive from her work. The place opens at noon and it was perfect timing for us. We were the first one there so the place wasn't too crowded yet. Grabbed a seat by the window and the owner/server handed us the menu. Then came a wonderful surprise that made us both smile. The owner's/server's daughter greeted us with a plate of chips and salsa. She was maybe about 8 or 9 years old with two front teeth missing, but she was the cutest and sweetest thing. This girl was amazing as we watched her work the other tables and she always had the smile on her face and she was on point. This is by far the best server we've ever seen and she beats out all the professional restaurant servers out there. I hope dad is paying her good money. Oh, the salsa that came with the chips was the bomb. It was fresh and tasty, and I couldn't get enough of it. Yes, I ended up getting seconds. This is probably the best salsa I've ever tasted and it's comparable (if not better) than Papalote's. Menu consists of Peruvian and Mexican dishes. They also have a Lunch Special so be sure to check that out. For starters, we had the Pescado Chicharrones. It was Sole Fish that is lightly coated and fried. The texture was crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. They should call them Poppers instead of Chicharrones because I was popping them in my mouth left and right. Wifey ordered the Combo Fajita Platter the comes with a protein power of Prawns, Fish, Steak and Chicken. It also comes with Rice, Beans, Salsa, Salad, Guacamole topped with Cream. Man, this platter was effin huge. I mean EFFIN HUGE enough to feed an Ethiopian Army. I ordered the Mojado Burrito with steak for protein. It's basically a giant burrito with melted cheese on top and drenched in wonderful sauce. This, too, was EFFIN BIG that I couldn't finish the whole thing. Yes, I'm a big eater and I was stuffed. The little girl made sure she checked on us and even the server/owner as well as the cook even paid us a visit to make sure that we were enjoying ourselves; which we were. I mentioned the salsa to the cook and asked me if I tried the spicy one. I told him no, so he brought me a packet to take home and try. Wow, I was very impressed. Since Wifey had to return to work, she didn't order any alcohol and wanted to try the Sangria next time. We'll be sure to make that happen since a return visit will be coming shortly to try their other dishes. And to think this place was in our backyard this whole time and always passed it by. This Bull is a fool and will be sure not to make that mistake again. If you're looking for a great, authentic Mexican and Peruvian joint, be sure to hit this up. read more

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I travel all over San Francisco and the East Bay in search of good food. When it comes to El Toro Loco, in the words of Usher, "what you're searching for is right in front of your face, but you can't see it". This little gem of a restaurant has been right in front of my face. I've lived half a block away for almost a decade. I have passed by El Toro Loco every single day but said to myself, "No way, impossible there is a decent restaurant within walking distance to my house. And while I love my town, I tend to discriminate against food and restaurants in Pacifica. My mind automatically says "I must go over the hill past highway 1 to find good food. But as with many times in life, I've been proven wrong. Simple looking place, wonderful live music to listen to. Not too loud, just right to groove to your meal to. If you go Peruvian, you go ceviche. That's a must. And while the Mojado burrito is great. Try some specialty dishes. With gas prices reaching ungodly highs, my pocket book feeling the crunch. It's nice to be proven wrong. Food. Good food, can be right in front of my face. read more

Salad was fresh. Sangria refreshing. Best Ceviche ever! Quite an experience. Very authentic. Friendly staff. Must try. read more

El Toro Loco - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Hands down the best carne asada in the area, one bite and the savory flavors made me remember my last trip in Mexico which was over 10 years ago. The food is fresh, bursting in authentic flavors that truly blew me away. I swear their tortillas are handmade because the Mujado Burrito tortillas cut like butter. The sauce on top was balanced perfectly too. We also had their top dish Lomo Saltado and truly understand why it is their top dish. The acidity from the tomatoes give the potatos and beef a great flare on the taste buds. I can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes! read more

El Toro Loco - Lomo Saltado - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

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We went on Sunday night, which turned out to be really busy. We got a table right by the door. The pitcher of sangria was good, but unfortunately my paella was not enjoyable. The seafood was rubbery, the chorizo was really hard. Not sure if it's an off night for the paella. My bf's dish (chicken with spaghetti noodle) is pretty good. In the past, we tried their taco salad, which is delicious. Will come back and try more dishes. Next time we'll arrive well before normal dinner time tho! read more

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The food was tasty, especially the chupe de camarones soup. The problem is that I found a piece of metal in my burrito- it appeared to be from a steel wool pad used to clean the grill. Fortunately for me, I opened the burrito up to eat the insides and that's how I found it. They were very nice about it. Offered to make me another and didn't charge me for it. But I am by still a bit freaked out by the experience read more

They have wonderful service and the food was well prepared. We had the super burritos, special quesadilla and the ceviche de pescado. Delicious and affordable. read more

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