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    El Toro

    4.2 (78 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    No. 15 Camarones a la Diabla Special Dinner
    Kyle C.

    The beers are ice cold and during happy hour they are also super cheap Food comes out quickly is also super cheap and authentic When it is nice out I like to get a table on the patio and enjoy the weather with my meal Street parking only but I always find something either directly in front or off the next side street The place is huge inside and can accommodate huge groups with zero notice. Great for impromptu dinners after a work happy hour

    6" Steak Tacos
    Regina P.

    By far, one of the best Mexican spots in this area. Just good authentic food and service. Full bar and the best margaritas as well.

    Combo dinner #1   2 enchiladas, 1 taco, Mexican rice
    Lilly B.

    I've heard such good things about this place and had to try it out. The food was pretty good. I would go back for the seafood enchiladas. I like that they have combo dishes available to try everything. The churros were delicious but the fried ice cream was a letdown. I thought I was ordering a typical fried ice cream but it really was just a huge tortilla shell with ice cream in the middle. The inside was nicely laid out but seating did not follow Covid safety procedures. People were sat in booths back to back with nothing in between them. I was lucky enough to be in a booth away from others. There were also tons of people in the bar area jumping from group to group and the bartender didn't have a mask on at all. I was very surprised at all of this and probably won't return because of it.

    Margarita
    Christine F.

    El Toro is such a great find in Wilmington! The wait staff was incredibly attentive and made sure that my table had enough chips and salsa at all times. The prices on the menu are great! I ordered the enchiladas verdes, and it ended up being the most expensive dish of my table at only like $11! They have a great selection of authentic street style tacos, as well as burritos of multiple sizes. However, the online menu does not match the in-restaurant menu. Notably, there are no tortas or flautas in the actual menu. El Toro has plenty of seating inside, as well as some great music playing. There is a nice outdoor seating area that I'm sure would be great in the summer. They do have space heaters set up in the winter, so it would be great to dine there on a mild night. Definitely check out El Toro if you're looking for some authentic Mexican food!

    Chicken and Chorizo Fajitas
    Kate F.

    We finally got around to trying El Toro for dinner on a Thursday night after purchasing a Groupon a while back. It's located on Union Street with an unfortunate lack of parking lot --- we circled around a few times and almost gave up on finding a spot before settling on one a few blocks away. But ultimately, I was glad we stuck with our plan, because we had a really enjoyable dinner. The restaurant was decorated for the holidays, with plenty of Mexican folk art that spices the place up regardless of the season. There's a bar lining one wall, and I heard the waitress mention that they have happy hour until 6 PM. We were seated immediately as the restaurant was about half full. Service was fast and friendly. For drinks, we ordered margaritas (duh). I chose the standard lime, and BF went outside the box and chose peach. Both drinks were initially quite warm when served --- it'd be nice if they were shaken with the ice before they were poured. The lime was good, though nothing spectacular, and the peach was very sweet and quite peachy --- BF was kind of meh about it. The highlight of our meal was the guacamole. We were automatically served chips with salsa (a thin but flavorful salsa), and added on Guac for something like $3.95, but I would pay plenty more. It was buttery and delicious with the perfect amount of salt and lime. For dinner, I ordered the chicken and chorizo fajitas, which came with rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, guac, and pico. The portion was HUGE... we definitely could have split an order for dinner, but instead, I got to enjoy the second half for lunch the next day. Incredible deal for $13.50. BF got seafood enchiladas doused in cheese sauce; his main comment was: "What's inside is delicious, but there's not much of it." They offer a variety of tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and other traditional Mexican foods --- including specials that offer samplings of multiple different options. I'm looking forward to going back to try their tacos --- and of course to eat more guac!

    El Toro
    Kiki C.

    El Toro is everything a neighborhood Cantina should be; familiar, friendly and serving fresh, flavorful food. The place is warmly inviting; a vintage-style bar tucked in the corner is perfect for enjoying a cool margarita or a craft beer,. Adjacent is a casual dining area decorated with colorful Mexican folk art tchotchkes, as well as patio dining during the summer months. The staff is always welcoming and attentive making you feel at ease... like you're at someone's home for dinner. Most importantly, the food is consistently good. I can attest to consistent because I'm there at least once a week, if not twice. Its simple, fresh ingredients done well. The homemade chips and salsa are a must to take home for snacking, and at a mere $3.50 a bag, what's stopping you? The menu consist of all your basic, authentic Mexican "comfort" foods. Tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, fajitas, rice 'n beans, all offered in a variety of meats/cheese ... pollo, carne de asada, el pastor, queso. The pork burrito is a meal on its own, stuffed with el pastor, rice 'n beans, lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream...just add nap. Taco Tuesdays offers $2 tacos along side $2 beers. Street tacos on a soft corn/flour tortilla (those are the ones topped with diced onion and cilantro) or traditional hard-shelled tacos (topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and queso fresco ). Chicken, beef, pork, or fish. Bring the whole family. Atmosphere and food flavor/presentation are the two biggest factors in the food business. El Toro nails them both. Fantástico!

    Neha P.

    Ordered takeout. Food was totally cold, maybe even colder than that. I live 5 minutes away, so if food gets cold THAT quickly then that means they're microwaving their food or something! There was plastic inside the enchiladas suprema.

    Jos. F.

    Looking for awesome, authentic tacos Mexicana in Wilmington? El Toro gets five stars for both quality and taste. The carnitas tacos are delicious, even if you're not one who typically orders pork. Lean, freshly grilled pulled pork, seasoned to perfection. The tacos asada are equally as good, fresh, charred just right. This little shop offers very limited seating and is best suited for take out orders if you're more than two people. Parking is limited to the street so calling ahead would be best to do a quick pick-up; otherwise, plan to search for parking on a busy weekday or weekend evening. Still, dropping by this true hidden treasure on the edge of Wilmington's Little Italy is a treat you shouldn't refuse yourself. Mui bueno! Viva El Toro!

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    Great customer service, the food is authentic and always made fresh with amazing ingredients. Restaurants are kept very clean.

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    If ya want run of the mill Tex Mex fare, dont come here. It is some of the best Mexican cuisine. Cantina for sure.

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    Decent food but service was awful. Waited almost 40 mins maybe longer to get my food and 30-40 mins to get my check.

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    8 years ago

    Really great! Ten bucks for two enchiladas, taco, and rice. Delicious meal, beautiful atmosphere, stellar service. I'll be back.

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