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    4.0 (496 reviews)
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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Great drinks; great food.

    I got the Canada asada tacos and Pina Picosa. Here on a business trip found this location and was very satisfied, it has a great service and atmosphere!!

    Tequila shots
    EJ C.

    First off the food fye. Damn near every taco slaps I'm not kidding. The spicy guac? A hit. Save some for your tacos if you can. Every drink also damn near slaps. I had the Fresa marg, banger. Service is quick almost always, even when they're busy. Vibe is dope too. Outside seating and inside seating are both nice.

    Hibiscus margarita and mixed berry margarita
    Tanya M.

    Yummmmy drinks! I tried the Hibiscus margarita as well as the Mango one. My drinking companion got the Mixed berry margarita. All of them were so delicious. We weren't really hungry so got some guacamole and salsa. Both were decent. The service was great, she periodically would come by and check up on us but we didn't feel pressured to get anything or leave quickly.

    tacos, tamarindo margaritas
    Sam L.

    Was with a friend looking for a nice place for mexican food/drinks, and we decided to try this place. We totally loved it! The outdoor seating is very nice and everything was delicious. We both got tacos, and I got a tamarindo marg and my friend got a mango one. I did like the mango one the best but both were great. Would definitely go again!

    Danielle M.

    Lovvvvvvve the vibe here; it's casual and, spacious; great for ladies night out. Cocktails are tasty and fresh (but I do remember them being stronger in the past!) The girls and I inquired about stronger cocktails and our waitress obliged lol; gave us some great recommendations throughout the night for food and drinks. Surprisingly a few of us went with the burger and we were not disappointed! Cooked to perfection; flavorful and juicy! I'll be back! It's a staple for taco Tuesday!

    Kate M.

    Yum! I came here after a work event with some colleagues and we were seated right away despite not having a reservation, which is always a pleasant surprise! The patio is large and super spacious, so it made a great option for a place to come with a big group. The drinks are everything of a margarita lovers dream. There are SO many margarita options, and even some traditional Mexican beverage options too like sangria, horchata, jalisco old fashion. I went with the jalapeño margarita and I loved it, but buckle up; she's spicy! It comes with half a jalapeño atop it, if you want to make it even spicer. We shared some chips, salsa and guac to start and loved all three. The guac was so fresh! I ordered the carne asada and pollo adobado tacos. Both were flavorful, but the carne asada was my favorite! The tacos are decently sized, but I would probably get one more. Overall great time here and I would absolutely come back to hang on the patio and try some more drinks!

    Blackberry rosemary margarita! Yum!!
    Sonia F.

    I love this place. We enjoyed the beautiful weather! I love the spicy burger. It comes with a jicama & cucumber kabob. Delicious!! I had the blackberry & rosemary margarita. Great flavors.

    Fish taco, pork taco, steak taco
    Kesha B.

    We came to this restaurant with some coworkers after an event. When we walked in the hostess showed us to our table, where we were given waters immediately as it as a bit warm outside. They had a spacious patio, with lights as well as a tented area if the weather didn't cooperate. The group started with chips and salad, along with guacamole. Both the salsas were a bit spicy for me but the table loved it! The guacamole was AMAZING, and definitely hit the spot! I had the pineapple sangria, and 3 tacos the fish, pork and steak! The pineapple sangria was DELICIOUS! I definitely wanted to try the Passion Fruit and Mango one too. The fish taco was my favorite, it was light and full of flavor and the pork and steak taco both had a good kick to it! Can't wait to come back and try some of the other drinks and menu items!

    Jacqueline F.

    Needed some substance to soak up all that liquor that my liver consumed at the Yelp event at Lacuna Lofts. Yelped some restaurants nearby and found Del Toro within walking distance so decided on going there. It was beautiful out so I was so happy that they had a patio! Super spatious and no wait on a Tuesday night. Our server came right away after we were seated and was super friendly. Sorry I forgot your name! Ordered the mandarin drink (forgot if it was a margarita?) but I do know that it is one of the summer flavors they offer, alongside tamarind and other flavors. It was delicious! It had Tajin on the rim and it was a perfect combo! My plus one and I decided on getting the tacos so we ordered carne asada, the shrimp, and al pastor tacos. The carne asada was one of the most flavorful taco that I have ever tasted. It was marinated to perfection and If you decided on no salsa, it still would have been amazing! The al pastor I could have done without, and the shrimp was pretty good. Overall, great place and I would come back again to try other things on their menu.

    Del Toro Margarita And Veggie Tacos
    Steve A.

    A good place for some Mexican-American tequila and food. Del Toro has affordable options if you don't mind not eating as much. It has some pretty strong drinks, mostly like margaritas and lots of quality tequila. Fairly fast service even when it's busy. The food should be spicier but otherwise it's all okay. Good alternative for those wary of food too authentic. It's's easy to find authentic Mexican in Pilsen. There's some who may not want to get that. Maybe they're just too familiar with Taco Bell. Thankfully this is much better than shitty ass fast food. It also has stiff drinks . Last time here we each got a Del Toro Margarita. It's $12 for a pretty small one, about the only complaint. This is made with fresh sour lime, Orange Curaçao, and 3G Blanco tequila. It has lots of salt on the rim. That's not necessary with this already having the authentic salty taste. Skip the rim of salt. The food may be milder but you get stuff like street tacos. Get your choice of protein, or not. We had the Veggie Tacos. It's $4.75 each. These have cilantro, mushrooms, red peppers, squash, and tomatoes. Certainly on weekends it's busy. If you only come with a couple people often there's room at the bar and you won't have to wait long to drink and eat. Tacos are popular but they also have burgers and tortas.

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    Good atmosphere, enjoyed the patio and they prepared some good quality food. The drinks were on point too.

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    Ask the Community - Del Toro

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    Is the outdoor patio open right now? And if so do I need to make a reservation for one? Thanks!

    First come first serve so expect to wait more than hour especially weekends

    Is there parking space available?

    Metered street parking, but it can be tough to find particularly on weekends.

    Is it kid friendly?

    Hi Diane, Del Toro is kids friendly but ONLY before 8:45pm everyday. After that time we are strictly 21+ with a valid ID.

    Does this restaurant have space for a table of about 15? Or is it mostly for smaller groups? I was I retested in having my birthday dinner here. Thank you!

    I'd take the party somewhere else. The place is too small for a groups of 15.

    Do they have a dj or can people dance there?

    Unfortunately we do not have a DJ or live music and no dancing.

    Open til 3am, what time does the kitchen close?

    There's a tip posted. "Kitchen closes at 11pm Mon-Thurs, 12am Fri & Sat."

    Can any of your drinks be made Virgin - non-alcoholic?

    Why of course they can. Any restaurant will leave out the alcohol if you ask them to.

    Are kids allowed here?

    Hello Panfila, yes kids are welcomed to dine in before 9 pm(restaurant opens at 5pm) after that time it is 21+. Hope this helps

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