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El Toro Restaurant

3.3 (63 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
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Really good steak Enchiladas Bandera!

Their salsa is some of the best, spicy salsa with a nice smoked flavor. Service was great especially for a late dinner.

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My coworkers and I travel all over the country and love trying local places, leave good reviews, and especially love trying the locals' version of amazing Mexican food. I know the farther you get from the South/Southwest that Mexican food really isn't Mexican anymore.. but good Lawd. Google image search Quesadilla. Do it. You won't find anything like this. This was a lightly toasted tortilla shell full of mushy onions, peppers, grilled chicken and what could only be the contents of the grease trap from the night before. This wasn't a Quesadilla. This was an invitation to a date night with the porcelain throne and a side of colon cleanse. I can only imagine that the cook saw the order for Grilled Chicken Quesadilla come through and thought "As little as effort as possible." If you're looking for anything remotely, esthetically or cosmetically close to a quesadilla in this town - go to Taco Bell. Or just wrap some spam in a quesadilla. If you want a colon cleanse, dine at this fine establishment. Also, the service was seriously top notch. Your staff is super nice. Do better for them so they don't have to be seen in public serving this stuff.

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12 years ago

Great place for drinks. Not so much food. Friendly staff, fun place. Mondays and Tuesday are the best days. $1 margaritas!

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9 years ago

This is a family favorite spot for over 15 years. Friendly staff. Quick service. Generous portions. Cold & tasty cocktails.

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11 years ago

Stopped at El Toro as we drove by on I-70. Good food, excellent service. Said yes to all of our substitution requests with a smile.

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10 years ago

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9 years ago

Food is great but if the older male waiter doesn't stop whistling I'm never coming back.

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“A Great Find We were driving west on I-70 between Columbus, OH and Portland, IN when we realized we were hungry, and we needed to stop for something to eat.”

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4.8(25 reviews)
1.9 mi

What a wonderful experience! After entering the beautiful interior, we were greeted with the most…read morewarm and lovely person. Found out later she was part owner with her brothers and sisters of the restaurant. She was kind enough to take my granddaughter and I around the restaurant and explained the murals and ceiling art of how they told the story of their family and the special meanings behind the gorgeous art. As for the food, it was exceptional and very delicious. Also very reasonably priced. Everything was top notch here, down to the cleanliness of the restrooms . I highly recommend!

I finally made the drive to Casa Centro in Springfield and had mixed feelings about a few dishes…read more We sat outside on a beautiful day, which made for a pleasant dining experience. Our server was very nice and personable throughout the meal. He did forget to bring silverware and napkins for the appetizers, so we had to ask for them, but otherwise the service was friendly. We started with the chips, salsa, and queso. The chips were fresh, crisp, and not overly salty. The salsa tasted fresh and homemade, and the queso had a nice kick that kept me coming back for more. I also tried the street corn. Unfortunately, this was my least favorite item. It tasted more like corn that had been poured straight from a can rather than fresh roasted street corn. The birria empanadas were good, with a crispy shell and flavorful filling. The sauce served with them was delicious. My only surprise was that I expected the cheese, onion, and cilantro to be inside the empanadas, but most of those toppings were served on the plate instead. For my entrée, I ordered the bowl with half chicken and half shrimp. The shrimp was the star of the dish. It had a nice crispy coating, was seasoned well, and had great flavor. The chicken was a little under-seasoned in comparison, but the portions were generous and they definitely didn't skimp on the protein. My dining companion ordered the California Burrito. The presentation was impressive, and it was definitely a substantial portion. However, we were surprised to find green beans inside, which wasn't something either of us expected in a California Burrito. Overall, the restaurant was clean, the portions were generous, and there were definitely some highlights. The fresh salsa, queso, shrimp, empanada sauce, and portion sizes stood out the most for me. While a couple of dishes missed the mark for my personal taste, I'd be willing to return and try some of the tacos or other menu items. Rating: 3.5/5

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Los Mariachis

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3.6(93 reviews)
2.3 mi
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When in Springfield Ohio, come to Los Mariachis. The service was attentive and quick. We arrived…read morehungry and devoured our first basket of chips and salsa, which were quickly replaced with fresh chips and salsa. The menu has so many combinations and options. The serving size was generous, the price was reasonable. The happy hour pricing on a large draft beer, also reasonable. The dining room is large, but if you sit near the door to the patio, you will experience a breeze and backdraft which may blow your napkin off your lap... All in all, this place was worth the visit. We had leftovers which were just as tasty the next day.

Been going here for years: dine in with large groups, small groups, and carryout. Never an issue…read more Always consistent, excellent service, quick food prep, and delicious food. Not tonight. There was an average number of guests at restaurant. Waiter seemed.......confused. No drink refills, no chips and salsa refills. Never returned to check if food was ok after he served it. Kitchen was very, very slow in preparing and sending out food. My chimichangas were burned. Granddaughter's chicken nuggets were so hard that she had trouble biting into them. We were celebrating a graduation with a party of 13 (been there plenty of times with a large party with zero problems). As such, I don't think that anyone in our party complained about anything (although keep in mind the waiter did not check back after service to make sure everything was ok) not wanting to dampen the celebration as well as just being ready to get out of there after such a miserable experience. Then we go to pay. A 'new'? very inept male was trying to ring people out. He ended up just kind of wandering away from the register. The foyer was packed. A very long line formed until a manager stepped up and replaced him. Again, we have never had an issue with Los Mariachi's before tonight. It is my daughter-in-law's favorite place. But, if this has been our first visit, we definitely would not return.

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Wife and I went to Krazy Taco 937 tonight with already high hopes because of its great online…read morereviews. To say we were not disappointed is an understatement; we were stunned at how enjoyable the experience was. Everything.. EVERYTHING about this place is wonderful. Service was very attentive, friendly and helpful (and our waitress had only been working there 1 month.) The overall ambiance was stimulating and captivating. Stimulating because the music Powerhouse 60s hits from Ray Charles, Tom Jones, the Beatles and more was a *perfect* choice to enjoy yet not disrupt quiet conversation. Stimulating because the decor was so unique and interesting. And because just the vibe of everyone in there really enjoying themselves was palpable. What about the food you say? Every ingredient of all 4 different taco choices we made was wonderful; fresh, tasty and well prepared and presented. It's not very close to us but we are already excitedly figuring out when we can get back there - and I'm confident we are going to become regulars. It's a small place so going at peak meal hours might risk waiting. They have about 10 tables as well as another 8 or 10 stools at the bar. We did not drink so cannot review that aspect. We were told the place had come under new management in the last few months. As well as that place seemed to be functioning, we would never have guessed that. PS I didn't know until we ordered that they were giving free tacos to veterans, so that's a really cool mark on their patriotism and sense of community. PS 2 Small warning: The bench seats at the east (entrance) wall cut off circulation in my legs.

Second time stopping here because I feel like when you're in Springfield it should be mandatory-…read moreit's just so good! Got a seat at the bar and ordered a NA mojito and it was delicious, and also at only $5 I appreciated the price- sometimes NA drinks are as much as the full alcohol kind. Great attentive service and friendly chats with the employees. I went with the nachos which were SOOO good. Nachos are one of mh favorite foods, so I know good nachos- especially loved the pickled onions and that there were tons of toppings. My friend got two tacos with beef- can't remember the exact kinds but he enjoyed them. Such a great spot and will be back.

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El Toro Restaurant - mexican - Updated October 2026

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