Three of us came for lunch today. As always, we were seated quickly and our waiter came quickly to take our drink orders. Shortly after that, chips and 3 salsa dishes arrived. I appreciate they give each person a dish. One of our group got a fajita burrito and loved it. She took home left overs . I got a macho burrito for the first time. Rice, beans cheese and shredded meat was inside a huge burrito shell that was covered with pico and cheese. It was good and I could only eat half of it, but I would not get it again. There was not much meat at all and I love their shredded meat ( picadillo) . The third got a hamburger and fries. It came on a huge plate with tons of fries that were nicely seasoned. They had some new decorations and as usual the service was excellent. We will return! read more

Torero's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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This is your typical Mexican restaurant--by which I mean it's busier than a bus station on free-transfer day, with every table occupied by people pretending they didn't just inhale a basket of chips in under three minutes. The décor is exactly what you'd expect: bold colors, festive patterns, enough sombreros on the walls to outfit a small parade, and at least one plastic cactus that looks mildly judgmental. Servers weave through the chaos like Olympic athletes, mariachi music battles the sound of sizzling fajitas, and somehow your food always arrives piping hot even though the entire place looks one guacamole shortage away from full meltdown. The menu is less a menu and more a novella--pages upon pages of every dish you've ever heard of and at least twelve you definitely haven't. It's a laminated labyrinth where every combo comes with three other combos, and the options multiply the longer you stare at them. By the time you reach page six, you're questioning your own identity and whether you even remember what you wanted in the first place. It's overwhelming, and just a little suspicious--because no kitchen should be able to make that many things unless they've unlocked some sort of culinary time dilation. The server sort of has your attention when it's time to order entrées--they hover just long enough for you to say your piece before disappearing back into the restaurant's gravitational swirl. But once the food is delivered, they become nearly impossible to spot, like they've slipped into a parallel dimension where diners can't see them. Trying to wave them down for anything--napkins, a refill, a moment of acknowledgment--turns into a full-scale quest. The food is classic, predictable Mexican-restaurant fare--perfectly fine, nothing mind-blowing, the kind of dishes that taste exactly how you expect because they've been made the same way since forever. Not bad, not great, just reliably 'yep, that's food. Cheers! read more

My wife and I are frequent customers, here are some reasons: * It has that familiar south of the border look. * It's very relaxed and low key. We are typically there in the late afternoon so we rarely see it busy. * The menu has loads of options. My selections have all been good. For me, the salsa is as good as I've had anywhere. * The staff is first rate and very friendly. We never had anything to complain about. read more

This place was fantastic. This is definitely one of my new favorite Mexican spots. We came out here to go to a bakery across the street- Brecotea. We decided we wanted to get a bite before grabbing dessert, and found Torero's. It was a random saturday and we noticed it was packed so we assumed it must be popular. For starters, the service was great. Even with a busy restaurant, we were seated quickly and all the staff were friendly and attentive. The food also did not take too long. The portions- HUGE. I don't know if you can tell from the pictures- but these were family sized plates. The price wasn't even over the top, they were regular prices for huge amounts of food. Every plate was satisfying and hit the spot. This was my first time ordering a lamb shank at a Mexican restaurant, and I was pleasantly surprised. It was seasoned and cooked to perfection and SUPER tender. They even gave you a bowl of the sauce on the side to pour on your rice. This was a great lunch and enough food to be our lunch the next day as well! read more

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We wanted to try something different from our usual so we ended up at Torero's and wow.. The Cary location is incredibly spacious and I love the theme and atmosphere they've created. It's fun, vibrant, and really adds to the dining experience. Our server was phenomenal. He gave us amazing recommendations and we decided to order the two dishes he suggested. We were blown away by how good everything tasted. The flavors, the presentation, the portion sizes, everything exceeded our expectations. I'm already looking forward to coming back. read more

Torero's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Came in for a quick drink Sunday around noon and we were met with a fairly full restaurant. We were greeted in a timely manner at the door by a sweet girl, and service was okay at best from that point on. The lack of music, TVs being turned off, and interactions with staff don't build the lively/fun/warm/welcoming atmosphere I would expect for a typical Mexican Restaurant. The bar is too tall for the stools, so if you're coming to eat i wouldn't try sitting at the bar. We had difficulties reaching the straws on our drinks from our seats. The margarita mix is not made fresh in house -- for those who love a true margarita, this is not the restaurant for you. When we asked who I assume was a bartender what was in the margarita, the answer was "Tequila." From an allergy/cross contamination standpoint alone, that is concerning. There were no prices on the drink menu -- quite odd for a very casual restaurant. At $15 per, it's hard to justify when I could make the same at home with a store bought mix, or visit a local competitor for a higher quality drink/experience at the same price. I can't comment on the food as I didn't try, but I am not inclined to return to do so. Overall very disappointed in the experience -- I came to try what could be my next regular spot, and instead found value in driving further for better. read more

Margaritas were heavy on alcohol, pretty good for 2/3$ im not sure if it just wasnt the right day and time however when i went the service was slow, not good at all. Took them 20 mins to make a dessert that they ended up telling me they couldn't even make. read more

The food is excellent definitely go you will love it! They serve authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices. Enjoy

I didn't know there was a Torero's in this neck of the woods! I used to go to one in Durham about 20 yrs ago that had fantastic mole sauce. I was happy to see it on the menu here. The place was hopping since it was lunch and it has the typical decor that so many Mexican restaurants around here have. I ordered the grande lunch size which is two enchiladas with the chicken filling. I was really looking forward to tasting that mole sauce that I remember from way back when. Meanwhile I was enjoying their salsa and chips. In fact, I'd give them 5 stars just for the salsa! My entree arrived and the plate was screaming hot so I had to hold off a bit. Finally I was ready to dig in and sadly the mole didn't has that same flavor as I remember and the color wasn't as dark either. It was kind of bland. The shredded chicken was a bit on the dry side and didn't have any grilled onions and and peppers inside as I remembered either. I Really tried to like it and make my taste buds think it was as I remembered, having had it so many times before way back when, but sadly it didn't. What a let down. Don't get me wrong, it was ok, just not as good as it used to be. My waiter was super nice and attentive as he could be given how busy they were. If I were around this area of Cary again I might stop in again and try something else on the menu rather than the mole. read more

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We are so glad we found this restaurant! This is our 4th dinner here and it was SOOO GOOD! Absolutely worth the drive from Raleigh. read more

Torero's Mexican Restaurant - Torero's dinner plate - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Ask for Jonathon and don't forget the Queso. Nestled in a plaza in Cary this spot will make you a lover of all things Mexican. I branched out to a new dish and I'd do it again! read more

Torero's Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp Fajita Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

My friend brought me here for dinner since I wanted something delicious: let me tell you I wasn't disappointed. The decor of the restaurant and clientele informed me that the flavors are not what I should expect of stereotypical Cary Mexican restaurant. We decided to skip the fajitas, even though the sizzling and smells tempted us and thought to go big. We ordered the the braised Lamb and Birria tacos: I'm still following that trend. Even though the Tacos didn't advertised with cheese, the server suggested it and I knew it was to be. Both were absolutely fantastic! One was a slab of lamb flesh, juicy off the bone goodness. A rich red sauce and my friend was an excellent in choosing the Chile poblano to accompany. The other being 3 tacos with a decadent Mexican au jus. The tortillas were struggling to carry the succulent meaty goodness. The server was a super nice and polite guy, sorry I forgot your name! He was very attentive after we got seated and team followed up with chips and salsa. Great service by the staff! read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch. Got seated right away. Service was excellent. Super friendly and efficient. Had two people took care of me. One brought chips and salsa. One took my order. They was on top of refills of my Melon Agua Fresca which I appreciate. The Melon (cantaloupe flavor) Agua Fresca was super delicious and refreshing! For my meal o got the Burrito rellano. It was sooooo good. I haven't had one since I lived in California. Definitely recommend! I'll be back for it again. Yum the atmosphere of the restaurant is great! It's also a half sports bar. It'll be nice to go back during a game and check em out! read more

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My favorite Mexican restaurant. Great food. I love the Macho burrito. Highly recommend.

Never been to the place itself but we order them off of Uber Eats. The portions are big and the food was great. their Queso was so good.

Everything from the poppers, to nachos to fajitas was really good! Went here for dinner one night and they have an extensive menu, everything we ordered off the menu was great Great portion sizes, prices were reasonable too. This place was recommended by so many and I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint. I will definitely be back again!!' read more

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An incredible place for Mexican food. What can I say, the chips were perfectly crispy and salted. The salsa was immaculate. And the birria tacos were made incredibly. The consume was to die for. A great place for Mexican food in Raleigh read more

Torero's Mexican Restaurant - Tacos de Birria - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This is probably the best Mexican restaurant in the area. They always have a really good dinner special, and usually have at least one kind of beer on special for less than $3. The food plates are humongous! And everything always comes out hot and fresh. Definitely give this place a try if you're craving mexican! read more

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They are always busy so forgive any delay. Food is always great, better than the typical. read more

It's been at least 6 years since visiting Torero's which was one of our go to places until we moved across town. We always loved the warm ambiance and super friendly staff. Nothing has changed. The chicken fajitas were superbly seasoned and the shrimp had pleasant pineapple overtones and was perfectly cooked. Very affordable specials and fresh squeezed citrus is used for their drinks. 99 sanitation rating always good to see. read more

Sadly disappointed in our dinner. Haven't been in a while and remembered a good experience in the past. Do not order anything with seafood - felt like I was eating rubber - both shrimp and scallops. Minced up and obviously cheap, frozen seafood - low quality. Everything just had a very bland taste -was quite surprised. Hope it was just a bad night, but will nvr order seafood here again that's for sure. Server was very nice and efficient. read more

The prices are great I get it. Unfortunately they are cutting so far back on the food, hardly any tomatoes or cheese, and watered down salsa. The worst was my wife's Carne Asada it was so tough. As she says, " the food is so so" Let's not forget this food comes pre prepared from a commissary and all they do is microwave it and put it on a hot plate. Definitely two stars. read more

I love eating here always have nice service. I recommend friends to great food and relaxing atmosphere

Been coming here for MANY years (20+ yrs) and it never disappoints! The atmosphere is "romantic", the food is plentiful and tasty! The lunch menu is extensive as well. The fajita is delicious! Meat is so flavorful with cute little tortilla cups one containing rice and one with beans. The staff is always pleasant and quick. Really a worth while place to come visit! read more

Torero's Mexican Restaurant - Lunch fajita with chicken and steak - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

It's okay. The beans and rice are good and they give you a giant plate of food. I feel like the go to items to get are the fajitas or the giant plate combo meals. Also the chips come out hot and the salsa is pretty good(I'm a sucker for chips and salsa). It's very "tex mex" and that's okay. It had been years since I went here but I decided to go last night. I got Chile verde, the sauce had a good flavor but was still a little bland. The meat was different than I would expect as it was pork loin cooked separately, cut into cubes, and covered in sauce rather than a fattier cut slowly braised in the sauce. I ate it all so it wasn't bad but I'd probably order something else next time. I was a little disappointed that the tortillas that came with it were flour by default. (Note to self: remember to request corn tortillas even if not asked). One daughter ordered el pastor tacos which were very tasty, and the other daughter ordered a combo plate or something. I don't think she was super impressed but she ate it. The service was a mix of good and bad. Our server got us some extra things like an extra plate for my 2.8 y/o and I had requested some spicier salsa(which was spicier but had no flavor) which she got quickly without issue but then never gave us any drink refills. I'd probably give them 2.5 stars but don't think they deserve a 2 so I'll round up. read more

Torero's Mexican Restaurant - Chile verde - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The food was amazing! The service was spectacular! Our new favorite Mexican restaurant.

Pretty good Mexican food and so convenient to our house. They have some good vegetarian options, including the spinach Mexican pizza. I enjoyed the beans, spinach, and cheese on top of fried flour tortillas. The guacamole seemed very fresh too! My boyfriend ordered shrimp tacos, but when we got home we realized they gave us fish tacos. The fish tacos were still good too. We will definitely be back for more. read more

Torero's Mexican Restaurant - Spinach Mexican pizza - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Excellent my favorite Mexican restaurant . Orlando is perfecto! Mae y pollo will change your life!

I ordered camarones a la diabla and they were sweet, tasted like a bottle of ketchup. The plate was $17 he discounted 10 dollars. Also the horchata was disgusting all drinks were watered down. Never going back. read more

Salsa good. Chips fresh. Good service. Shrimp large and tasty. Drinks good. A bit disappointed in my spinach enchilada. It was a bit bland. However, would still try again and recommend! My daughter's seafood dish was really good! read more

Flavorful, delicious food with a variety of mouth-watering options to pick from. I especially like the pictures on their menu showing some of the meals and the mexi-veggie section. The menu is long but is organized well. We have ordered the macho burrito, vegi-chiladas, cheese dip, etc. Everything we have ordered has tasted great. I really like how the beans are served in a little tortilla shell. This reduces waste while still keeping the food from mixing. Only things I did not see on the menu were desserts and a side of chips. I am unsure if they have desserts. If they do, I recommend adding them to the menu for their online ordering. I also would suggest adding a side of chips as an option. We have ordered carry out and delivery from here. I do recommend delivery over carry out. The first and only time we ordered carry out, the order was accurate and tasted great but we had to wait a long time to get it. I believe the order was ready but apparently they only had one person that could get it. The employee working the cash register said another employee could get it and that I could wait by her. The employee that was responsible for getting my order was having a long conversation with a customer. I do not know what they were discussing, but the employee may have been resolving a concern since the customer did not seem to be ordering and was sitting at a clean table. Eventually, the employee went to get my food and then I paid and left. I would certainly eat their food again since it was very good, however, I do think they should have a more efficient process for picking up carry out orders. Another employee should have been able to walk to the back, grab my order, and bring it to me. I would have rather walked back there and picked it up myself rather than having to wait all that time. read more

Torero's Mexican Restaurant - Vegi-Chiladas - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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the cheese dip was delicious. i bought the 2 lamp shanks meal and it was so so so so sooooo good and i put it in little soft tacos and it was just cooked so well and tender and the sauce was very good. ill definitely be coming back. the server was also pretty good and got my order correct (i took something off my meal). thank you toreros. read more

Torero's Mexican Restaurant - Cheese Dip - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I love this place, from their amazing food to their awesome staff. Always it's a pleasure to go say hi and eat well read more

Our server was very attentive. Even let us know it was $2.00 margaritas on Mondays. Margaritas were pretty good. Only had one and felt a slight buzz. Tasty. I ordered the chimichanga combination plate. Was not disappointed. Salsa is excellent. Definitely recommend. read more

3.5 stars. Four for the food and ambiance, three for the service. Nicely decorated, painted back of the chairs, Spanish ballads in the background. Dimly lit lighting or in plain English, dark. Service impression was flat like a white flour tortilla tortilla bread, no one seemed very interested or came to actively check on me. Which is fine, I'm not needy, but doesn't necessarily want me to come back. The prices are fair, higher than a hole in the wall, but lower than a proper fine dining establishment. I didn't like that they had strategically hidden the sanitation score of 90 behind a bunch of flowers. Complimentary chips and salsa of course. Average salsa, not as addictive as some places. Then the chicken fajita came out sizzling like a proper show stopper grabbing everyone's attention like a red Ferrari whooshing through the neighbourhood. If it doesn't come out oozing sizzling hot I tell them Re-take, Action, Go! The refried beans and the rice come out in little edible bowls. I bet they save a ton of work on dishes serving it that way! The chicken was good, most importantly not dry. I don't know who insists on putting a leaf of lettuce on a fajita. You get sour cream, guacamole, salad and cheese on a side plate. The guacamole wasn't mashed properly and was like one big chunk. The combo discount meals are confusing or maybe it's just me being daft. read more

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I've ordered from this restaurant several times, this time they wouldn't answer the phone so I had to order in person the portions were smaller than ever and the food was cold. There is not the welcoming feeling that there used to be, they used to be very welcoming however, I guess that's not the case anymore. It's a shame that this place that is so popular among the neighborhood is changing their attitude towards their customers. Unfortunately this isn't the first time the order wasn't what was expected the discount I was promised from that mistake was never given to me. It's too bad as a restaurant owner I know how important consistency is. read more

$2 margs on Monday's!!!!! So delicious and great service. We enjoyed the margs and chips/guacamole we ordered. The grande plates of food looked crazy good too. We will check those out next time. read more

Torero's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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First time, this place came highly recommend, so my wife and I went and had a great meal and service, we definitely will be back! read more

Torero's Mexican Restaurant - Chicken flautas! - Mexican Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Bought my family here one night to have delicious Hispanic cuisine because I saw so many great reviews and was just so highly disappointed in the food . I ordered the seafood enchiladas ( which came out cold after waiting about 35 minutes ) and the food was so so so very BLAND with absolutely no seasoning not even a hint pepper . . It literally tasted like they threw the seafood in a pan with some oil and cooked it . The sauce on top of my enchiladas had no flavor as well. It was simply awful I didn't even eat it because I had to take it home and doctor it up. I wish I would have been able to enjoy the food because the service was decent . read more

Not sure why this place is getting 5 star reviews.. I had to ask our server for lime to try and salvage our guacamole. No one in my party ate their food, we respectfully paid for the food, service and left. Can't say it's the best Mexican food I've ever had. Sorry! Hope they discover seasoning, specifically garlic, as a main staple in Mexican dishes. The portions were big, I guess it's a way to compensate for the lack of flavor? A tiny bit of salt would go a long way. read more