As a native of Southern California, I humbly concede that I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to Mexican food. Weather enjoying a Carne Asada burrito at one of the fast food stands that ends in -erto's, enjoying a meal at long, gone places like Acapulco, or bellying up to some swanky new wave fusion place with rainbow colored tortilla chips and "salsa flights," I've tried them all. So when I say that El Torito bar and Grill is a good Mexican food restaurant, that should mean something. Moreover, is someone who has visited 49 of the 50 states by car, with a family of five in tow, we've definitely stopped at our fair share of Mexican food restaurants... Some of them were amazing, and some of them were no Bueno. But this place is an honest to goodness, authentic Mexican food restaurant. Your first clue: the rice and beans. I know, they come with everything... But if you don't know how to make real rice and beans, the rest of it really doesn't matter. This place knows what's up. The burritos, Carne Asada, fajitas, combination plates with things like enchiladas and chile rellenos-- everything here is delicious. Modestly priced, but for the only game in town place, it's a pretty good deal at 20 or 30 bucks a head. Service has always been very good, and the shot of tequila when they bring the bill out is always a nice touch, especially as you're about to include the propina. :) The vibe inside is laid-back, with casual visitors, families, and groups like us... People visiting from out of town who are here to enjoy some local fishing, and the welcoming comfort of local business. Just a few steps from our favorite hotel in town, we will always plan to enjoy at least one evening meal here together when we visit Omak. read more

El Torito Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Omak, Washington

I was in town for a few days and stayed at the best western, easy access a few steps away is always a plus. Bar area was big enough and a handful of TVs with sports on. Fairly quick service and friendly staff. Had a few different things over the course of a few days and some ice cold beers, food was good, fresh, and hot! I appreciate the quick service even when they got a little busy. Great place to have a drink or food if you're in the area read more

El Torito Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Omak, Washington

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Amazing gourmet Mexican cuisine. Best spot in the county. Amazing service Family booth seating available Private dining room available Bar seating also available read more

El Torito Bar & Grill - Torito something - New American Near Me - Omak, Washington

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The food and margaritas were absolutely outstanding and portions were very generous. Everyone we encountered was friendly and very accommodating. My husband claimed it was the best salsa he had ever had and we eat at Mexican restaurants throughout the Northwest, West and Southwest. I found it cute that each table had a picture that had been colored by a previous young guest. It was also conveniently located to our hotel. read more

El Torito Bar & Grill - Chili relleno & enchilada combo plate with a taco on the side. No, I couldn't finish it. - New American Near Me - Omak, Washington

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Nice little place. Staff were super nice. A short walk from the hotel. I ordered extra so I could have food for the week. And the chips and salsa were tasty. I ordered a 2 item combo with a chile relleno, cheese enchilada, rice and beans, a ground beef taco, and a side of bacon wrapped shrimp and a root beer in a to go cup. The shrimp, rice, beans, and enchilada were the best thing. I ate the taco cause it would have gotten too soggy to save for later. It was ok. Not the type of ground beef I was expecting. Too much seasoning. The huge disappointment for me was the chile relleno. It looked like the egg was broken on the flat top, mixed around a bit, had a slice or two of cheese placed on top, then placed a grilled Pasilla pepper on top of that and then folded. I'm sorry, but that is not a chile relleno. I couldn't find the cheese and the egg whites were still runny. Grossed me out so much. I did share my disappointment with the waiter and he offered to have another one made but I just couldn't. I asked them to charge me for a taco and enchilada combo instead of charging me for an a la cart taco. I also debated taking some soup back to the room and asked if I could taste a little of the broth from the Albondigas to see if I liked it. Well, they said no. They said the Albondigas were not hot cause they made them in the morning and it would take too long to heat them up. I didn't order any. In the end, they didn't charge me for the a la cart taco, the shrimp, or the soda. I really wanted to go back to try the Albondigas. . . read more

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Food and service are both really good. Probably the best place to eat in a small town.

Ordered fajita burrito and a beer, total should have been $21. For lunch, bill was $30. So I tipped $5 cuz I couldn't understand where the rest was for. I didn't ask, figured it was for chips n salsa, I guess. Service was good atmosphere as well! Been there a couple times, not sure I'd return. $35 for lunch seems high. read more

Oh the FISH TACOS ARE AMAZING!! Friendly staff, excellent food!! Fun atmosphere!! This is my go to for date night!

Super friendly and attentive service! We ordered the fish tacos, beef enchilada, and carne asada plate. The prices were reasonable, and the portions were generous. I highly recommend this place, especially the fish tacos they are impressive! It was my dad's birthday, so I told the server, and they surprised him by singing and giving him free ice cream. The restaurant and restrooms were clean as-well. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience! read more

El Torito Bar & Grill - Birthday icecream + song - New American Near Me - Omak, Washington

This was across the parking lot from our hotel. The staff was very friendly and service was quick. Chips were fresh and salsa was a bit spicy, the pico mixed with fresh cabbage was a nice surprise that was served along with the typical chips and salsa at Mexican restaurants. All ingredients were very fresh and we all enjoyed our meals. Prices were also reasonable. I was a big fan of the addition of the fresh cabbage to both the pico and the salad that accompanied my entree. read more

El Torito Bar & Grill - What was left of the pico that came with the fresh chips - New American Near Me - Omak, Washington

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Just okay, nothing special. Very basic... frozen veggies, yuk just go to taco truck.

El Torito was awesome! Beautiful inside. Very clean and new! Took my crew of constructions workers here there was 9 of us and the service and food was great! Thank you!! Highly recommended. read more

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We ended up here by chance traveling through and will be returning all the way from Coeur d'Alene Idaho the food and service was so good! The salsa was a great indicator, super flavorful and yummy. We had the carne asada burrito and chicken mocajete and were not disappointed! We didn't try a margarita due to our drive home ahead of us but maybe next time! read more

El Torito Bar & Grill - Chicken Mocajete - New American Near Me - Omak, Washington

I came in with two other guys for dinner after a ride in heavy rain. I had the enchilada and relleno combo. The relleno had the stem on it and was the battered variety: very good. They make XL margaritas though we didn't have any. Looked good. Food seemed bland. Easy walk from the Best Western. read more

We had lunch here and my son couldn't eat the whole thing so he was going to take the rest home. We paid and left and he forgot his food, and so he was went back in. He told the waiter he forgot his food and the other (asshat waiter ) asked another (asshat waiter) and instead of being honest that they threw the food away, he said a kid took it home. People pay good money and when something like that happens it's discouraging. I will never eat there again and I know I'm one person but one certain waiter needs to be fired he has anger issue, bad manners and horrible customer service skill. He worked at El Portal for awhile and business wasn't good when he was there but once he left it is back to a friendly astmospher. This waiter will cause issues for this restaurant as well. read more

Good Food!! this place is excellent. Went to visit family in Omak from AZ, and let me tell you, 40 years ago, there were NO options of Mexican food, now there are bunch of options! Now for the review, I had the Albondigas Soup, it was a cold day in November and it was hearty and plenty! This satisfied me for the rest of the evening! Very excellent!! Would recommend!! read more

Great food and great service. Convenient location next to Omak Inn. More food than we could eat and delicious, authentic Mexican. We want to go back next time we visit Omak. Very reasonable prices. Huge and delicious margaritas. A bit noisy but it's a popular restaurant. read more

Been to this wonderful establishment twice while visiting with my boyfriend. The service is so great, can't finish your chips and salsa by the time they get your order to you and let me say it's always piping hot and delicious. Such great energy from everyone there you can tell they are good people. Love how they keep the building nice and cool. 10/10 will come again:) read more

It's my honor to present a new business to the Yelp community! This is my first trip to Omak, even though I lived on the northern border for 6 years. Omak isn't exactly a place you stumble across, if you know what I mean. That being said, I've lived up north long enough to be suspicious when I'm told that the new "Mexican" joint is good. People in this area aren't very tolerant of spicy food, so I was not expecting the awesomeness I received. The first person I met as I entered was the owner, Mario. He's a hands on kind of guy. And his lovely wife helps him keep the place together. She's the glue that makes it all work ... So, let's get down to business! I have a pretty basic matrix for deciding if I like Mexican food: Salsa Beans Margaritas Quality of the meat Like movies and wine, we all have a different opinion of what makes Mexican food good. I grew up eating Tex Mex, so it has a special place in my heart, but I'm agreeable to all the other variations. First off, this place is NOT Tex-Mex. so get that out of your head. It's also not the food you'd get in a Mexican resort while lounging on a beach and sipping margaritas. El Torito is an amazing marriage of "Americanized Mexican" with "traditional Mexican", and the result is spectacular. The flavors are rich and robust, with unique seasoning that sets it apart from the competitors. SALSA: a chunky blend of tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, garlic, and a splash of--oregano? The salsa is spicy, but not blistering hot. And, God bless them, they don't force a ton of cilantro in it. Even though it's chunky, it's still pretty drippy, so expect to keep a napkin handy. This salsa is worth discovering! BEANS: the refried beans are clearly made in-house. They are not too thick or thin, but are a consistency that makes them functional for loading onto fajitas. They aren't excessively seasoned so they don't dominate the flavors. They serve as a great side and are complimentary to the main dish. Which is exactly what you want! MARGARITA: the house special was a straight forward margarita, completely consistent with the standard quality of the restaurant. It was neither too tart, nor too sweet. And by the time I reached the end of my second serving, I was satisfied they didn't water them down for the strange Out-of-Towner who suddenly showed up asking tons of questions. MEAT: I ordered the chicken fajitas, and I nearly made myself sick trying to cram it down my gullet. Before I continue, let me say--Mario recommend the steak tacos, but I wanted to conduct my review on something more mainstream. The chicken was robust and bursting with flavor. Again, it wasn't Tex-Mex. it was unique to Mario. The flavor was bold and daring, and soul-satisfying. I had been traveling for more than 12 hours and desperately needed something comforting, something that would satisfy my hunger and nourish my soul. This was it! Let me circle back to the basics before I end up writing War and Peace ... The salsa comes with a cabbage side, which is light and refreshing. It's a true throwback to genuine Mexican cuisine, and should authenticate their legitimacy. Mario and his wife started this place in the dead center of the covid crisis, and survived! The hour or so I sat there, more than 2 dozen locals came through and ate. They were the kind of locals who come for the exact same meal and drink. They are the backbone of this place, and they are as mad as possible at the Governor of Washington State. Why? Well, the Gov decided to return the state to Phase 1 restrictions, meaning this restaurant will slide back to take-out only. Bless his heart. They will survive. They will thrive. And you, Mexican food lover, are the winner! #todaysdiscovery read more

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Best Mexican in town but that's not saying much. They put out consistent food and will customize things they way you want. A few of the servers suck but that's to be expected anymore in the restaurant business. read more

This restaurant is right next door to the Omak Inn and Beat Western. The food and service are both great.

We love everything about this restaurant! We feel so welcome from the second we walk in and the service is always great! Food is always tasty and very consistent! The molcajete is my favorite! We are so grateful to have such a fun place to take out of town guests! read more

We have been in this Valley almost 5 years from California and this place makes me feel like I'm back home the flavor, the Food, the service all 100% on point!!! We are 45+ minutes away up above Oroville and I can say this is worth the drive every time!!!! Wouldn't go anywhere else after coming here for true quality food and service!!!! Thankful for this wonderful spot!!!! If you haven't tried it I recommend 100% with 5 stars!!!! read more

This is the hardest working restaurant I have ever seen. The staff is wonderful and the food is amazing. They are running around like crazy and have an amazing service. You wont be disappointed read more

El Torito Bar & Grill - a table of mexican food - New American Near Me - Omak, Washington

Food was good, but the environment was super loud as the walls are metal and don't absorb the noise of a Friday night. Service was a bit hit or miss, but overall polite and friendly. Would eat here again during a less busy time. read more

Awesome food, very nice staff whether you dine in or carry out! Carne Asada is delicious.

I have gone here a total of three times and I can definitely say without a doubt this place is a blast. The prices are on point and the service is amazing. Even when there is a full house you still get great service and amazing food. Love this place. Highly recommended! read more

Great food. Excellent service. Best Mexican restaurant in a town with nothing but Mexican restaurants!!!

Staff is awesome! Food is great. If there's 2 of you, try the Molcajeteado! Plenty of seating and don't forget the margaritas!!

Great margaritas, chips, salsa, food and service. Very Fresh. Eat too fast for photos read more

El Torito Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Omak, Washington

This place was a shocker. Very good food and even better service. The staff was as attentive as any 5 star restaurant, anywhere. We were in Omak for a trip and saw the restaurant. Honestly I was not expecting much. From the moment we walked in until we left we were treated in an exceptional manner. The food was very good and well prepared. Go to this place - they deserve the business. Finally, if this sounds like a "canned" review -it isn't. Check out my other reviews and you will see I try to give honest reviews when I travel. Visit this place. read more

Great little shop with a large variety of food and drink options! The beer margarita was my favorite. The salsa was flavorful. Service was quick and servers were all diligent. Clean and cozy cantina style venue with a bar area and regular restaurant space for the kids and big groups. Went twice and was satisfied both times. read more

If you like Tex-Mex, you'll rally like this place. The food was really good and waitstaff was friendly. There is clear separation from others (tin around the booths in the middle, table skips) so if you're cautious and want to eat out, this might be a good option. Complimentary chips and salsa and the appetizers/entrees were above avg sizes. read more

Excellent, authentic Mexican food, something we truly enjoyed... Atmosphere was perfect an staff was courteous and attentive... Reminded us of Khino Bay, Mexico... Highly recommend... read more

This is my second time eating here. The food was excellent as was the service. Everyone was very attentive and polite. We recently ate at a Mexican Restaurant in Wenatchee which has some great Mexican eateries and this was way better!!! I would recommend going at an "off" time as it gets busy and it can be loud. read more

Super disappointing! Signs on the door posted show closes at 9pm T-Sat & at 8pm on Sunday. I am traveling and just landed here at 8:40 on Thursday & the doors are LOCKED. There aren't a lot of options around here. I would have gone elsewhere but they should have been open. read more

Super friendly staff and more than enough food for the price value! We stayed in town for a couple of days and this was hands down the best place to eat. read more

Friend told us this was a good place so went there to try it out. 60 minute drive from where we live but totally worth it! Great food. Excellent service. Friendly staff. And margaritas I could definitely drink more than one of (but didn't). Husband said it's his new favorite Mexican restaurant. I'd have to agree. We'll definitely be making that trip again. And again! read more

staff was excellent, fun knowledgeable. the food killed, spices galore and the dinner was fresh. best place in town.