As a native Californian, I know what real Mexican food should taste like. This was not it. My wife and I have been to El Torero a few times in the past, but this last visit was a total disaster. I decided to try the pork tamale, and wow--huge mistake. It was a mushy, flavorless mess that looked and tasted like cornmeal porridge with scraps of meat and fat thrown in. Completely inedible. What's worse is that a server actually brought this to the table like it was acceptable. That alone made me question the kitchen and the standards here. Still hungry (and still hopeful), I ordered a chicken enchilada. That turned out to be a bland flour tortilla with boiled chicken smothered in a dull, lifeless sauce. The frijoles? Watery, flavorless bean soup. Honestly just depressing. I hate writing reviews like this, but the experience was so disappointing I felt compelled to speak up. We all know what it's like to look forward to a meal, only to leave disgusted and still hungry. We won't be back. Not to this location or any other El Torero. read more

El Torero Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

At first glance it seems like a regular texmex place but as you get indoor it's a cozy and nicely done restaurant with great ambiance. The crowd is nice too, great for families, big groups, date night or just dining alone. The prices are great for the exceptional quality of food and generous portion size. They only have wooden booths for seating but they're comfortable. They offer free chips and salsa which is warm and nice. Their hot sauce is amazing. I'd highly recommend having enchiladas here l. Plenty of options for vegetarians and meat options for non vegetarians. They also have dedicated kids menu. They have ample of parking space with disability parking in front of the store and no stairs. I highly recommend them for a meal with the family. They can be seen from regular traffic and are located in the Plaza. The staff is friendly and polite. Kudos to staff and management read more

El Torero Mexican Restaurant - Order Of Chile Rellenos (2) - Mexican Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

The salsa had an amazing flavor and kick. So so good! Fajitas were great. Carne asada was perfectly well done and flavorful. Excellent service. Lovely spot near Stone Mountain and easy to get to. read more

El Terrero has been my favorite spot for over a decade! Whether I lived nearby or visit now, it's always a must. My friend Pam and I love their margaritas and taco salads--the food is always authentic and delicious. The warm, family-friendly atmosphere makes every visit special. Highly recommend! read more

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excellent authentic mexican food great staff , the owner is friendly and always around to chat. Had the Best bartender I have ever met. only minor complaint is it can get a little noisy but we love it read more

I have to start by saying WOW!!!! The level of Customer Service at this establishment is absolutely amazing. I'm talking superior quality! I will be back because of the level of service alone. Upon arriving, I was advised to sit anywhere. The ambiance is very casual. Perfect for a bite after running errands or even just to enjoy a good meal outside of the house and not have to get dressed dressed... Upon being seated the waitress brought over some waters and took our drink orders. I decided on the Lime Margarita pitcher and babeeeeeeeeee, it is amazing. The Food: The menu is hugeeeeeeeee. I was so excited to see so many options. LOL. I think I spent about 15 minutes going over everything.... I ended up with the Steak Fajitas and as you can see from the picture, it is an absolute real deal meal. The meat was so tender and seasoned. The rice was authentic and paired well with the retried beans. The Guacamole was out of this world amazing. I'm talking fresh, made to order, from the bowl to the table type of amazing. The Service: What makes this experience so amazing is that the entire staff worked as a TEAM. Not only did our waiter check on us, but the hostess made a round and checked on everyone, the busser came around and asked if we were okay, honestly, anyone who was staff and walked by made sure we were okay. It wasn't intrusive nor was it too much, it was perfect. It made me smile to know that genuine service does still exist. Overall: You must go. If you are close to the area and in the mood for some good food and great service. You've gotta stop by. Food- 10/10 Service- 10/10 Environment- 10/10 read more

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Visit date 12/30/2020 - came here with Dad and Step Mom for a New Year's meal. I like Mexican food and they recommended we go here, since they are frequent customers. The inside of he restaurant is decorated like a Florida seafood shack and has various types of fish hanging on the walls and picture of a maritime adventures. Legend has it that the owner is an advisor seafarer and frequents the ocean. The good, I at least two bowls of chips and sals and order two sides of guacamole. I am very ritualistic so I ordered my usual, two orders of fully loaded beef and cheese nachos. I ate way too much but it was with it. read more

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The food is good enough if you have a craving for Mexican food. I ordered the steak tacos with rice and beans to-go, and the steak was slightly dry and hard to bite into, but I'd still order it again. They provided more than enough limes, and I love limes! Rice and beans were good-- beans were a bit salty, but not to a point where it was unbearable. Still very flavorful. Also the lady who took my order was very helpful! I deducted a star because of how the to-go was packaged. The rice and beans were packed in a classic white to-go box, but I think at least the beans should be sealed in a container because mine spilt in the bag. No, the bag did not fall on the drive home, the boxes were just tilted when packed in the bag, thus leading to the beans spilling over. read more

El Torero Mexican Restaurant - Beans packed in a classic to-go box that was slowly spilling on the drive. Boxes were just slightly tilted when packed in the bag. - Mexican Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

I have been coming to El Torero for many years. I have visited the Lohmans Plaza location, the Peachtree industrial location (both are unfortunately closed now.) I still go to the Duluth and Stone Mountain locations. The service is always good and I love the Chips & Salsa. They have a pitcher that they refill your salsa with as much as you would like. My favorite dish is the El Diablo (Hot, but not to hot for my taste) for dessert I love their flan! read more

Great food and people. We have been going here since 1997(daughter graduated from Parkview High School in 2001). The food is hot and good sized servings and we love their salsa!!! read more

Gave them another chance after I learned more about how they run things. I've tried more things on the menu, all of which were very tasty. They really do have the best Sangria around. read more

Great food. Consistently good. Staff is always attentive and friendly. I've been going for over 20 years.

Before this place I didn't know it was possible to crave chicken fajitas so desperately.

Walking into this place I was really unsure what to expect and honestly not expecting a whole lot BUT I was so very wrong. Don't let the looks fool you! The service was great, drinks never went empty, chips never went empty, and overall service was impeccable. Food was outstanding! Salsa and chips were delicious, cheese dip was yummy, and my plate, Chori Pollo, was absolutely delicious. If we are ever back in this area we WILL be eating here again. read more

Can't beat the chicken tortilla soup on a cold rainy day. Service is always spot on. I've been coming here for years and it's always good. read more

El Torero Mexican Restaurant - a bowl of soup and a drink - Mexican Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

This was a very good but interesting place. Definitely Tex-Mex food and spicy salsa. Queso con jalapeños was great! Looks like it had been a diner before and the decor is nothing like the other Mexican restaurants. I would recommend, definitely not pricey. read more

when you have to pay, the owner/father/heavyset man likes to charge whatever he wants, terrible business practice. They charge a fee to use your card which is unethical. But then if you have to split a bill, he'll subtract one of the costs from the overall costs and still will charge you extra. Even if it's still a small amount, it's wrong. If he charges everyone a small amount that can be an extra few thousand or tends or hundreds of thousand in his pockets because he wants to scam. When you bring it to his attention, he'll still try to justify it and won't fix it. Bad business. Stealing is weird and disgusting. It's theft when you charge people extra because you can, for no reason. read more

This is a really good authentic Mexican restaurant. Their salsa is really good and the fajitas nachos are really good. Seems like a nice place to sit down with the family. It was fast and friendly. Prices are reasonable and close to the park. read more

Great food, authentic, customer service, Affordable, free parking and great location. I'm a regular. They serve the best "Texas Margarita's," and Flautas! I absolutely the owner and his family...I definitely recommend EL Torro!!!!! read more

Family-friendly spot and food is pretty good with nice portion size. The margarita's are always on point and service is good as well. Never disappointed with my meal. A good go to spot when in the area. read more

We have never had a bad meal here. This is our favorite go-to Mexican restaurant. Fast and friendly service.

Awesome food and service, reasonable prices, great drinks, best sweet tea, convenient parking, very friendly staff.

There is no pretentiousness here. They spend the money on the food, not on the decorations. I've never had a bad meal here. This is where all of the locals go to have good food! read more

Always consistent-food us very good and served fresh and hot. Always get good service!

Exactly what I was looking for. El Torero is quick, inexpensive, delicious, and A TON OF FOOD. Normally, smaller Mexican restaurants don't have the authentic meals and everything tastes the same, but El Torero had tamales, tostadas, and Chile rellenos! Got guacamole, chips, and salsa to chomp on as well. I've gotten takeout both times Ive been and the wait time has been less than 10 minutes! Can't get any better than that. Been twice and will definitely go again. read more

The looks of it does not make the food justice. This is by far the BEST Mexican food I have had in my life! I recommend you try it and I am sure you are going to LOVE IT! The Tortilla Soup is absolutely delicious! Really from the chips to the meal I give it 5 Stars! read more

This place is at best mediocre which is disappointing having just moved 5 minutes from the location. The decor is weird the vibe is definitely not Mexican. They tip pool so you don't actually have a server everyone is coming to your table . All the great reviews left me thinking the food would be authentic! Laughable this was a step up from Taco Bell the people who enjoy this are the lunch combo give me a crunchy taco fake Mexican food eating types clearly not people hoping for real authentic Mexican food. The bus person laid my check on the table while we were still eating and walked away . I had intended on having another drink but I guess not . We assumed someone would come pick it back up but after 10 minutes or so of my card laying on the table after my family went to the car I flagged down the lady and asked . I guess you walk to the back of the restaurant and pay . I walked back handed the man my bill and card he gave me back my receipt with a $3.99 service card for using my card ! I asked why my bill was different from what he charged me at this point he said " oh it the card fee " no sign is posted about a fee I wasn't informed I spent $82.09 pre tip for bland mediocre food and sub par service read more

The food was not good quality. The enchilada sauce tasted bitter. The beans were just ok. The rice was hard and not fresh. The chips & salsa tasted store bought. read more

Fast hot tasty Mexican food. I dropped in during lunch and got the Speedy Gonzalez lunch special. With the complimentary chips and Salsa I was stuffed. Good prices. read more

Been eating here for years! The best Mexican around. We come here atleast twice a month. Always fresh and fast food. Margaritas are strong and delicious. My favorites are taco and the abc. An ABC is every you could ever want on one plate you can choose one or two burritos (chicken and beef are both wonderful) covered in cheese dip, topped with shredded lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and the freshest most beautiful slice of tomato! read more

Had another amazing dinner at El Torero. I usually go to the Chamblee location but met family at the Stone Mountain and it was just as delicious. Consistently one of the best Mexican meals in Atlanta. Yum! read more

I had meeting with someone on Sunday nite for business meeting. We were greeted and given us a booth near TV as cowboys and Green Bay packers game was on ! menu has combo dinners for 8.99 ! I ordered my beans burrito, cheese enchiladas, rice and beans with pitcher of lime Margarita to share with my prospect. Place was really busy. Chips and salsa were tasty and freshly prepared chips. Other order was beef and pork fajitas. Everything thing delivered was appetizing and tasted great, by the times we were done Green Bay packers were winner., it was good visit which I picked after reading reviews of Yelpers... thank you for all the photos and their comments. read more

My husband and I stopped here after stressful drive in ATL rush hour traffic. The service was great! The food was also wonderful. My mouth is still tingling from their chip salsa that was soo good!! Definitely recommend this restaurant! Taste buds really enjoyed the food! read more

Great food & fast service!! All was delicious!! And the chips and salsa are yummy!! Nice clean environment great staff.. read more

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I don't know what any of these other reviewer are thinking or where they have had Mexican food before. I would rather eat at Taco Bell than come back here. I will say the place looked nice and the service was quick and friendly, but the food, NO WAY. I got the taco and burrito lunch combo and besides the bland ground beef, which I have never had in a traditional Mexican restaurant, and the complete lack of any other toppings or noticeable ingredients, this dish was completely underwhelming. No flavor, no texture, no good. And what was with the brown gravy like stuff? This was not a mole' or enchilada sauce..... I don't know what it was and it really did not belong. My search continues. read more

Been eating here for 25 years and still love it. The steak Fajita nachos are awesome. Food and service is awesome. I eat here at least once every two weeks. read more

El Torero is our favorite Mexican Restaurant of all time in America. We have tried them everywhere in the US that we have traveled and that's saying a lot for people who have been as many places as we have. I can always bet on their salsa being the exact flavor I love, their white cheese dip with jalapeños being the way I love it and their team being gracious and courteous. My favorite things are the Cheese Enchiladas which oftentimes I will order simply straight or with the white Cheese Sauce directly on it instead of the Enchilada sauce. But I have to say that the Enchilada sauce here is my favorite of anywhere. And I am picky about that. The next thing I absolutely love and I just had on this recent trip is their Special Order B "Bean Burrito with Cheese Sauce and jalapeños." This is amazing! It is so my favorite!!!!!! My wife orders the same thing. I haven't had anything I don't love on the menu. And to be honest, when we are in Atlanta area, my wife and the family and I eat here at least twice! I am not making it up. This place has the taste. The most fun thing is the owner now knows my in-laws when they come in because we've come there so often. As a matter of fact, my wife and I had our first dinner as a couple there with her parents almost 20 years ago, which is enough reason to like the place. But we still love it for the food! read more

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Absolutely insane I'm a big fan. The house salsa is spicy and the chips are great. I got the enchiladas, no complaints. Service was fast and the decor is fun too read more

I've been here three times since my original review and I still love this place! Yes, they could use more servers--and the food comes out a bit slow if you have more than two people in your party--but I don't care. You can't beat their Weekday (and Saturday) Lunch Special(s) and it's hard to find good mexican cheese dip in Stone Mountain / OTP East... The servers are lightening quick when it comes to bringing you water, chips, and salsa when you first sit down then quickly taking your order, but after that be prepared to wait for your food. Also, I'm convinced these servers could care less about tips; they remind me of kids--except they're adults!--who are forced to work in their parents restaurant. They don't really want to be there... *shrugs* I'll forever be a fan, but if you are looking for something fancy and servers who engage in conversation, look elsewhere. This place is SOLELY for people who love authentic mexican food and put little emphasis on prompt service (Lol), restaurant ambience, and engaging conversation from servers who want good tips. That being said, there are better restaurants if you want to drive downtown but I'll stick with my 5-minute drive to El Torero. read more

El Torero Mexican Restaurant - Chicken Fajita Lunch Special ($9) w/ no lettuce/sour cream/guac but extra rice. Tip: Pour cheese on fajitas and rice. Mmmm! - Mexican Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

Great food and great prices. We tried the fajita special nachos last week and they were outstanding. I had the sour cream and guacamole on the side. Plenty of chicken. They are still honoring Covid precautions. read more

El Torero Mexican Restaurant - Fajitas Special Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia