This is a great Mexican restaurant. We had a leisurely Sunday lunch here. The server was friendly and quick. She even thought to bring extra napkins for our sticky little eaters. We ordered the molcajete. It was huge and enough to feed a family of four with two small children. It literally has everything: pollo, carne asada, chorizo, nopales, beans, camarones, y aguacate. It comes in a huge cast iron goblet, served with tortillas. It's a great price too. We also ordered a side of rice and a cheese dip. Less than $40 for lunch and everyone was full is a great deal. The space is also gorgeous. There's murals on every wall. There's even an upstairs that looks like you are climbing up a pyramid. The only thing I didn't like was that it smelled like the air freshener from the toilets even in the bar. It was too strong. Otherwise, we will be back soon! read more

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Very nice and relaxing restaurant spot. Good prices and very nice staff. Have came before and tried the food, all excellent / authentic food. Today we came for drinks and some cheese dip.. I will say this cheese dip truly has flavor compared to other Mexican restraunts! 10/10. read more

El Torero Mexicano - Cheese Dip, Frozen lime margarita - Mexican Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

I recently got takeout from here and was so impressed! If you're looking for classic, old-school Mexican comfort food, this is the place. The prices are incredibly reasonable, and the portions are massive--I definitely had more than I could eat! I ordered the vegetarian bean burrito, cheese enchilada, and tostada, and everything tasted wonderfully authentic. My husband raved about his chicken burrito. The salsa was very flavorful and a great accompaniment to the meal. The only minor critique is that the food was a little too salty overall. Despite the saltiness, the great value, huge portions, and satisfying comfort food flavors make this a spot I highly recommend! We will be back for sure. read more

Delicious Food and service was great will definitely be coming back next time im in the area read more

El Torero Mexicano - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

This small spot has a colorful if somewhat shabby exterior, in full accord with the surrounding area! The interior follows suit with low lighting and dark ceilings. There are a number of colorful wall paintings reflecting various Mexican themes, including bullfighting! The service was just ok, not at all engaging, and more than little language shaky, and less than fully focused otherwise. Getting the check took waaaaaay too long, actually paying at the cashier was also a rather lengthy process, with folks being seating who arrived after my appearance at the register. The complimentary chips and salsa arrived with a cold Corona along side. The salsa was rather chunky with a good amount of chopped white onion and a pleasant heat level. I ordered the Quesobirria Tacos ($16.99), and since it was not listed on the printed menu, I ask what, if anything, came with it. The spoke word was obviously a problem here, so I ask again, and was splutteringly told yet again, that it came with rice and beans - more on this later! The tacos were loaded with very flavorful, shredded beef, topped with chopped white onion and cilantro that was more than a bit beyond its " use by date"! The tacos had only one tortilla, light grilled at best, and came apart very quickly, requiring the use of silver ware. The overall flavor was very, very nice though, with the small amount of consommé being a real flavor booster, loaded with red chili seeds, with a nice red color. The rice and beans were barely warm, a situation I have often noted at Mexican restaurants when those items are plated separately from the entree. As to the rice and beans, there was a $3.50 charge labeled "open food" on the bill, and was told on inquiry that it was the charge for the rice and beans - not happy with that! Was there enough here to travel to here for another meal - probably not! read more

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Food was texmex at best, nothing authentic at all. Walked in, receptionist was on the phone. No acknowledgement that we were there for several minutes. Just talked on phone and during most of our visit she walked around with the phone to her ear. Another waitress finally came and seated us. There were only one set of customers in the place. She brought our drinks right away. I went to bathroom. Clean enough but no lock on one of the stalls. Took her a long time to take our order. We ordered the dinner for 2 and there was plenty of food but nothing outstanding. Except the sweet tea. It was delicious. Took her forever to bring the check. Just an overall disappointment! Won't come back. read more

I came into day for lunch. This was probably my 5th or 6th time here. This place is fairly typical and Americanized. That being said, I've never had anything bad. It's what you'd expect. I ordered camarones a la diabla (lunch portion). Shrimp sautéed in a spicy sauce with 2 flour tortillas, rice, and beans, and a typical Mexican salad (lettuce, tomato, guacamole.) The shrimp were amazing, but could have been a bit hotter. Great flavor though. The rice and beans were average. Chris was our server and he was super friendly and available The inside of the place is average. In some ways it appears slightly run-down, but it's not terrible or anything. It has been this way for all of the years I've come here and the food is still decent. Will I come back? Yep. read more

Not bad for a Mexican food craving fix. Great service, great for big groups, good chips and salsa too. I ordered beef chilaquiles, it was a bit rich in red sauce but chilaquiles is a very personal thing. My husband got the California burrito and enjoyed it. Just not quite there with authentic Mexican for me, still on the search for "the one". But it does satisfy the craving and I would come back. A friend of mine next to me ordered the beef fajitas and I regretted my decision when her dish came. I'll definitely order that next time. read more

El Torero Mexicano - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

I met a group of people here in the late afternoon and we sat in the back area of the restaurant. The service was really good and quick and the food was very good as well. I ordered #19 which was a chalupa, enchilada, and one chile poblano for $8.75 and it was good and very filling. There were other dishes the group ordered that I might get the next time I come here in the future that they said was excellent, but the food was good. read more

El Torero Mexicano - a bull and a bullfighter - Mexican Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

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Their prices are way different online than in the restaurant and they do not honor the price online saying it's an old menu well that's just not my problem but there's....very poor customer service read more

Food was great! Came out quickly and excellent service. It was a quite environment but clean. I had the grilled steak with cheese and rice. Chips and salsa were included. I enjoyed the salsa. The soft drinks are nice and crispy too. I would go again. read more

El Torero Mexicano - Steak and Rice - Mexican Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

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Food is always good. My whole family loves going here and always gets something different. The service is excellent never had a bad visit. The ambiance is a bit cheesy but everything else is top notch read more

Always great when I come here. Food was delicious, came out fast, and staff was quick and friendly. Great quiet atmosphere, even for a big place. read more

Best carnitas I've had since moving to Winston. Awesome service and great overall experience.

When I read the reviews, I almost called my friend and asked her to pick another place, but decided to roll the dice. Maybe we came on a good night, but we were very pleased. I ordered the carnitas tacos and they were especially good and very filling. My friend was very happy with her dish as well. We also ordered margaritas--she got the frozen peach and I got a regular rocks margarita with Patron...and it definitely wasn't weak lol. Service was fine, our server came quickly and was attentive without being annoying. And maybe I have lower standards but I didn't notice a foul odor and our immediate area was definitely clean. I don't know if these other reviewers came on bad days or if the owner has been paying attention to reviews and made improvements, but it was clean, the food was very good and the service was fine. The only complaint I have is that the salsa was terrible. Which surprised me because usually if the salsa is bad--and good salsa is easy to make, so no excuses here--then the food is almost always bad. Not the case here...but please, owners/managers/cooks--do something about the nasty thick salsa, which is mostly straight up tomato sauce--no tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños or even chilies--just thick, nasty barely seasoned tomato sauce. Incidentally, the sauce for the carnitas tacos was excellent. I would pay to have a larger bowl of that over the free goopy stuff. Everything else is fine and that's an easy fix. read more

Excellent service. The chips were especially good. We both liked our meals and our total bill was less than I expected. I think they would give a better first impression if the front entrance was remodeled but I recommend this restaurant if you are looking for Mexican food at a good price. read more

Order the 4 carnitas tacos with rice and beans. Really good, was pleasantly surprised. It's difficult to find good Mexican restaurants up north-east. -certified Mexican read more

This restaurant is just decent. Decent service, decent food. Nothing was above average. The presentation was nice, but the steak in my burrito had a lot of gristle, which always turns me off from the rest of the meal The burrito had rice in it, but where I asked for a side of rice, they didn't put rice in the burrito.. not sure if it was a misunderstanding, but it resulted in refried bean overload for me. My mom got the taco loco and really enjoyed. The shell was crispy and she said the chicken was great! Maybe I just caught it on an off day. read more

El Torero Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

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Service and food was good. Options and prices for lunch was good. I had a #9 (taco, enchilada and tamale), which was a LOT of food. Server was very attentive. Salsa was okay but I asked for a HOT one which they had and was very good read more

Owner has a very bad attitude, when you call to place order he very short and impatient. When you ask to change something he tells you that you can't change rather than saying it's a up charge to change. Never had a problem with anyone up there other than the OWNER !!!!! He needs to sit at home and let the workers work if he can't control a business. read more

Ordered 4x tacos. Shells, hard, were stale! Wife got a plate of rice and beans. Waiter either forgot or didn't care to remind her dont touch thea plate as it is hot. Damage done. The wife's fingers were scalded. Never again. read more

Honestly so good! The service was quick and super kind. My family got fajitas, nachos (just cheese and chips but still good), tacos, and churros (don't sleep on the churros -- they're awesome). read more

El Torero Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

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I remember eating here in the past and not being a huge fan. But they're pretty tasty nowadays! I just wish they would update the restrooms and add some kind of scent. It is much needed me read more

Very good ACP enjoyed it very much. Also good chips and salsa. Water was good too. Chicken quesadilla was a little greasy but a lotta food and still good. read more

El Torero Mexicano - Chicken Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

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I love the food the Tropical Fajita is recommended they are so friendly in customer service I'm definitely coming back Megan was the best so friendly and professional read more

Customer service was ok. They sat us down and grabbed our order, which I got chicken & shrimp fajitas (which isn't an option so I got charged for chicken, shrimp, & steak which was fine) once we received our food our server no longer came to check on us but to get give us our checks. The chicken was only the part that was good about the whole ordered. The shrimp had an really bad taste which I couldn't enjoy at all.. the beans tasted off like they were canned beans. I informed my sever about the shrimp and just kind of shrugged it off. I don't recommend unless you want to waste your $$ and have a bad food experience. read more

El Torero Mexicano - Chicken & shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

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I avoided trying this place based on the locations etc but I finally did! The place is huge inside. Staff are all friendly. Good prices and huge portions! The chips and salsa is good, we've been going here over our usual place lately. read more

Great food and great service! Our favorite Mexican spot in Winston! We got the Steak Fajitas and they came out perfectly!

Good customer service. I like the drinks. Definitely would recommend. This is one of my favvvvv places. They also offer good specials at the bar read more

Usually never have any complaints about this restaurant but the other day me and my guests along with a puppy wanted to dine in. The restaurant is listed under "pet friendly restaurants" so we called to confirm. We spoke with a John I believe and he said it was okay to bring the puppy since there is an outdoor patio. We arrive at the restaurant and the manager says we aren't allowed to have dogs even though we told him we called to confirm AND the restaurant is listed as pet friendly. Me and my guests were highly disappointed and left. If a restaurant isn't pet friendly then don't list it under that option and train the employees a tad better. read more

Great Food! Excellent Service and wait staff. Always enjoy coming here. Menu offers lots of choices, I always try something new. Try the Tlaquepaque! read more

Are here for lunch and thought it was a solid basic Mexican restaurant. I had the quesadilla lunch plate. It was pretty good. The chips and salsa were fine as well. read more

Came in on a Sunday around 7:30ish. Ordered 3 A.C.P (that tasted like dish soap) My fiancé order a JUMBO Texas Margarita that had no taste to it at all. (Didn't even give him the slightest buzz) I ordered a strawberry small margarita, that tasted like cherry chapstick. (no, I'm not kidding) And the cheese dip that we order was the nastiest thing I've ever eaten, not to mention the bowl it came in was dirty , and the app plate had dried up salsa. Oh! By the way speaking of the salsa, it was watered all the way down! I guess this restaurant is like night and day, because we have came before during the day, and it was amazing. But not this time around. read more

A coworker and myself came here after a mid day craving for salsa. We literally saw it and whipped the car in. I should have pulled up my yelp! Bless it yall. The place stinks, literally. It looks extremely old and run down. The food was terrible. My friend got a fried tortilla shell with beans on it and they tried to pass it off as some amazing dish. I think they mean well but it really is just terrible. When we got back to work and the others asked where we went, they all grimaced when we told them we went here. Lesson learned. read more

The worst Mexican restaurant I ever been As you come in to the restaurant the odor is bad I ordered some chilaquiles and this are the worst chilaquiles I ever had I don't know if I can call them chilaquiles or dog food read more

Like others have said it is hit or miss with the food you receive. But, all you have to do is tell them and they will fix it no matter how many times you send it back. We eat here regularly and will continue to do so for as long as they are open. read more

El Torero Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Very good Mexican food and reasonably priced Also the up stairs portion of restaurant has a nice view and friendly atmosphere with very helpful servers. One of my families favorite restaurant. read more

Came here Friday night with my friends! And compare to others in the review section, my experience was actually delightful! The service was great! And we tipped him well for his great service ! I loved my food! Ordered something different than what I use to when I order for take out! Presentation was neat and the waiter made sure that I didn't touch my plate cause it was hot! Overall it was a good experience for me! I would recommend and definitely come back again! read more

Top notch service! Refills of drinks, chips, and salsa. Very friendly, very prompt, honestly couldn't ask for better. There was 7 of us, and I didn't feel as if the food took all that long to get to us. I had the El Matador. Tamale with chips around it, and salad, chicken, beef on top and taquitos on the side. The taquitos were beyond amazing. I want to get a huge order of them next time. The tamale isn't my thing. My brother-in-law suggested the dish. It was good as I was able to sample so many things, but I know what I want next time. The building lay out is very odd. There is seating up stairs, and Down stairs. They have decorated the walls with painted scenes. The lighting is a little dim, and the chairs are not the most comfortable. If I could have the same service next time with those awesome taquitos..I'll be back real soon!! read more

This place is hit or miss. I've had terribly dry chicken and then had great steak. I like to go for their cheap margaritas! I had dinner here on Cinco de Mayo after a disappointing lunch elsewhere. I ordered the Texas margarita which was huge and strong! Just how I like my margaritas! We started off the the chorizo queso dip and wowwww!!! That chorizo was out of this world. The queso was hot and creamy. The chips were super stale. The salsa tasted fresh and had a little kick to it. I ordered the fried chimichangas, one steak and one chicken. I was in the mood for that queso sauce! They were served with guacamole, sour cream, and a small salad. The steak was very tender and flavorful. The chicken had tons of flavor and everything just mixed so well together. The chimichangas were still crispy even with the queso sauce on it. Fast and friendly service! read more

El Torero Mexicano - Fried chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina