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Taqueria El Torito

3.5 (48 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Open • 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Quiet
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Salsa dancing on table
Fox E.

If this place ended a war, it'd be Taqueria El Treaty If it were a right wing ass**** in England, it'd be Taqueria El Tory And if it were my gf's yelp pix, it'd be Taqueria El Oilytoes Ooh. So by no means was this wonderful Mexican food. But it was good, a little bit like Cesar's late night Mex food also iN Dallas, and service was really nice here. We were very delighted that they were willing to serve us very late at night, close to their closing time, when chairs had already been turned upside down. I hate doing that but we were starving. The food is closer to a four, but considering how late they served us, and that the prices are affordable, and that the service was really nice, I will give them a five.

Chile relleno, mmm delicious!

La comida sabe deliciosa, sirven una excelente porción. El lugar es limpio y el servicio excelente, sé que volveré, todo se me antojaba.

One of a kind salsas!

The salsa's are greatness, homemade, different from any salsa i've had anywhere else! Homemade flour and corn tortillas too!!!!It was hard to choose which salsa to put on the oh so piled high fajita sopes. The service is wonderful all the ladies were very pleasant. The coffee cup is so big!!!! Definitely coming back

Beef tacos with cilantro and onions
Florence L.

I love this place. They've been in this spot a long time and the food is still delicious. Very friendly staff. I've only done call ahead and carry out so I don't know how the wait staff is. The parking lot is a little tight so it's sometimes hard to find a park. The shrimp dinner and tacos are delicious.

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Paul R.

This is where you find authentic Mexican food that is delicious. Had the tacos de lengua which I know is beef tongue but if you can get past that it was amazingly delicious. It's off the beaten path but worth the search, very friendly staff

Guy C.

So I have been here once before for breakfast tacos which were great! Now I figured I would hit the place up for lunch and checkout there regular tacos. Barbacoa good flavor, but nothing to write home about. Beef fajita was awesome, crispy yet tender and good flavor Pollo (I usually don't like chicken at real taqueria because they put the least amount of effort in the flavor) nice smokeiness here Carnitas, actually real carnitas here....flavor, meh...leaves a lot to be desired. Pastor, ok but not great Green salsa very fresh and tangy Red salsa is sweet tasting Overall not bad. If you have a choice between this place and the place next door....this should be your first choice.

Huevos rancheros

My favorite Taqueria in collin county. Good service, great food! Really good taco specials, good breakfast. I don't know what more you can want from a taqueria

Beef tacos with rice and beans.

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This is REAL Mexican Food, with all original taste from Mexico

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6 years ago

I ordered 3 tacos barbacoa, lengua, and fajita. All 3 lacked flavor, would not be retuning.

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9 years ago

They have the best tortas in town; however the salsas were not the most appetizing and the chips were served partially burnt.

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This Taqueria it's still open and they have authentic Mexican food! The tacos are really good and the ingredients are fresh.

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Arturo best server ever on earth excellent service...Arturo catered to all our needs, he's like a mind reader.

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Absolutely spectacular! Fresh food, hand made corn tortillas.....what could be better???

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13 years ago

Typical taqueria, nothing special. The food was decent, salsa was good and fresh. Service was excellent.

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8 years ago

Worst service ever! I called to complain on my food and got hung up on! I'd like to post a picture of the crap they served me.

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4.4(452 reviews)
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Arrived around 5:45pm on a Friday night before a Plano West home game. We waited around 20 minutes…read morefor a table, and the line grew behind us. The restaurant is run super efficiently, but it is also very popular. This was our first time here, so it was surprising that it took longer to get our table than it did to get drinks, order, and get food. The salsa is excellent. Not mushy cooked salsa, it is thin with pieces of onion, cilantro, etc.... We loved the flavor, but there's definitely plenty of onion. Husband ordered a frozen margarita which he said was "limey and lush" with the perfect amount of salt. On our Deluxe Carne Asada and Carnitas plates, the meat was the star of the show. Beans, tortillas, rice, guac, cheese enchilada, and pico were all good, but the pork and beef were excellent. The marinade used on the carnitas left bright citrus hues. The asada was tender. The sopapilla was the most buttery tasting sopapilla I've ever had. The custom tables and chairs reflect the pride taken in having a nice space. The mural on the dining room wall is a lovely, bright focal point.

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My oh my ! I love this place, what gem ! The food is super delicious. I knew we were in for a treat…read morewith the salsa and the 3 dips. A red salsa which was mild and has some nice acidity from the tomato. Then there was a creamy green salsa that had a nice spice. Then finally my personal favorite a great black bean dip. These paired well with the free chips. My partner ordered the queso birria, great flavor and a great consume. Then I had the poblano enchiladas which was the best dish of night! The poblano sauce was creamy cheesy and delicious. There was a nice spiced shredded chicken super tasty. Overall a fantastic restaurant with great service too !

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Incredible tacos at a reasonable price, especially considering how much meat they put on these…read moretacos! Every order is served on a little tray with chopped onion and cilantro on the side along with a little cup of charro beans. I've had the trompo (al pastor), barbacoa, and carne asada, and they were all incredible and VERY generous on the meat. Elote was decent and (as a fun fact) they have a self serve sauce and cheeto/takis dust area that you can top it off with. The restaurant is directly connected to a dessert shop with an expansive dessert menu and freezers full of $1.50 paletas (I suggest the rice flavor - kind of like a horchata on a stick).

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