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    El Toro Mexican Grill

    3.1 (142 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken quesadilla
    Sharon W.

    While eating there, quite a few locals stopped by to buy food. This might be a hole in the wall, but it's almost like a full service restaurant. You can also come and buy to go. We were going to go to Los tacos No 1 around the corner, but there was no seating. It was all standing and looks very touristy. El Toro, Mexican Grill had decent food at reasonable prices with tables and bathroom available. Cash was preferred to get the menu price otherwise it's a 4% surcharge. With elderly and kids, I preferred seating to rest after walking around NYC!

    Veggie
    Ingrid P.

    My very recent J.O.B., every Wednesday, My awesome coworkers & I get treated to lunch. Is this simply AMAZING in expensive NYC⁉Today, it's Tacos and the Guacamole is heavenly along with the veggies & steak tacos . Yummy in my Tummy

    Beautiful delicious burrito
    Brian S.

    I really like this place as a Mexican option for a FiDi lunch. I always get their carnitas burrito. Their meat is super soft and juicy. And they're big. The Tacombi burritos are super tiny and their meat and rice are sometimes overcooked. Not this place! I like how their empanadas are made to order. They taste so much better fresh. Give them a shot!

    California Chicken Burrito Bowl

    This is a hidden location in the financial district. It was easy to get to with the signs. There were 6 of us in our party and no wait. The margaritas were great! However the food was a little bland and dry. And they do not have queso which is what my kids love. Not sure I would return expect for the drinks.

    Mole Grilled Chicken Enchiladas takeout
    Kathleen S.

    Craving Mexican food on a Friday night, I decided to give El Toro Mexican Grill a shot on Seamless. So caveat: this review is only for delivery. My husband and I really enjoyed the fish burrito bowl, which had ample slices of tender white fish. The grilled chicken enchilada with mole was inferior, with the tough pieces of chicken and stingy amount of mole sauce as the culprits. The star of the show should have been the mole. Sadly, there was not enough of it, and what scant amount there was unfortunately did not stand out in taste. In the future, we'll stick with the fish burrito bowl. The prices and portions were reasonable, especially for the downtown area.

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    Ellen T.

    I feel personally offended that this fantastic mexican outpost has a 3 star rating on here. Last night I was craving tacos, and saw them on Uber Eats. Like always, I shot over to Yelp to see what their rating was. I almost passed them by because of the 3 stars, but as I read through the reviews, I realized almost everyone said the food was really good so I decided to give them a try. This is by far the best mexican I've ordered in, and perhaps the best I've had in NYC. I ordered the ground beef tacos which were DELICIOUS, along with the green salsa and sour cream which come with them. I also ordered the chips and cheese and pico. The pico was outstanding, and I ate so much cheese I am embarrassed about it, as I was basically licking the bowl. Please give this place a shot if you're in the mood for mexican food! I know I'll be ordering again soon. Who am I kidding, probably tonight.

    3 tacos rice n beans
    Gina U.

    Bad service mgr bad attitude. All I asked was for cheese n cabbage for my tacos he said shut up and wait when your food comes out then you tell me what you want. He brought me my food it was loaded with onions etc I told him I didn't want all that I just wanted cheese n cabbage he got pissed took my plate n remade it. Expensive not worth it imation Mexican food.

    Chicken Nachos
    Wildary C.

    El Toro Mexican Grill is definitely a GEM in the Financial District. I came here once and ever since my first time here, I've come at least twice a week. If I don't bring lunch to work, You'll find me here on my lunch time. I could even eat the same dish every day and would not make me get tired of eating the same thing cause the food is incredibly delicious, tasteful, perfectly cooked and put together. I love it here!!!!!!!!! I usually get a Taco Salad, either chicken or steak, BOTH are incredibly delightful. In my opinion the Nachos are THE BOMB, but they are too big for an average person. It is, although, a perfect option for sharing with somebody else. For those with a PASSIONATE and HIGH LOVE for meat, this is your place. They are DEFINITELY NOT shy AT ALL with MEAT portions, THE BEST PART, in my opinion. I'M A PROTEIN LOVER!!!!!!!! The staff is lovely, always smiling, always helping you make bad choices as for food. Simple a GREAT atmosphere as a whole!!!!! El Toro (Not Loco) is 500% recommended. AWESOME!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!

    Carnitas nachos and black bean sauce???
    Monica D.

    Ordered delivery of Carnitas nachos to my job and they arrived a few minutes after my delivery time. The nachos looked great and there was also a small container of what appeared to be black beans on the side. Strange, I never saw that, was this a mistake? Anyhow I opened it and what was stranger is there were no beans in it...just black bean sauce, not soup because it wasn't thick. I don't know, utter confusion. Moving on, the portion is for 2 or one really hungry person. The meat was very tasty and there was a good amount of it however I was very disappointed there was no guacamole or jalapeños and there was no description of toppings on the site.

    Black bean soup, tortilla soup, salsas & wine.
    Lilly R.

    A hidden gem!!! 100% recommended... service was amazing, food was great .. my mom and I had an amazing time!!! We definitely be back.

    Andrew A.

    The lamb Barbacoa is utterly fantastic. Tucked away on a seldom used street in FiDi, El Toro provides amazing food, ultra friendly service and a homestyle feel, all for a very affordable price. This is bar none the best Mexican food in FiDi. It's a bit hard to find, but just b next to Sophie's it's a really fantastic spot. I've tried the lamb, beef, chorizo, and empanadas, with all being fantastic, by the lamb barbacoa making me fall in love.

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    Cinco De Mayo

    Cinco De Mayo

    4.6
    (38 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Cinco de Mayo landed on my radar when a bunch of us at work were looking for a place to grab some…read morelunch. We had our usual list of spots in Midtown East, but this time we wanted something a little different. We ultimately landed on Mexican, however even then there were several spots to chose from. One of my colleagues found CdM, and since we had nothing to lose we decided to check it out. In terms of physical space at CdM, there is very little; this is actually a walk-up spot hence it is solely a takeout restaurant. The menu is pretty straightforward - lots of Mexican staples with a good variety to choose from. The burrito bowl looked good so I decided to go with that - I was given choice of protein (I chose pastor) and types of beans (I chose black). The bowl was really good - all the ingredients tasted fresh and they were generous with the portion. They added sour cream to the top of the bowl and it came with a side of salsa verde which I thought was a nice touch. We also ordered some bags of tortilla chips to share - these were my favorite kind as they were semi-thick and super crunchy. Overall, I had a solid experience at Cinco de Mayo. It definitely hit the Mexican craving spot and I would have no qualms returning for another meal.

    First time here - pretty solid meal with decent pricing as well…read more I got the cinco de mayo plate which came with beef. Good lunch portion and it was also pretty tasty. Also got guacamole and chips as a side - which was on the smaller side given the price. All in all it's a good lunch option in the city!

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    Tán by Chef Richard Sandoval

    3.9
    (247 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    I had this place bookmarked for a while. Finally came for my birthday dinner. It was a rainy…read moreevening and I was hoping there'd be umbrella sleeves offered. I didn't see any but saw buckets for umbrellas. I opted not to leave it there since I didn't wanna forget or risk someone taking it. I took it upstairs with me. My friend had arrived and was seated. Apparently, they do offer sleeves because she got one. But the 3 people who were at the hostess booth failed to offer me one. The beautiful ambiance will get your attention immediately. It is a stunning space. The tableware was gorgeous as well. We waited for our last friend to arrive who was almost half an hour late before ordering (we thought she'd arrive sooner). Our server, Matias was gracious about it the whole time. What we ordered: Drinks: Passionfruit Margaritas & Mojito - we were happy with them. Tlayudas, Guacamole y Salsas - this was really good and a great option for the table to share. The homemade chips alone were excellent. Liked all the different dips. Guac could've used some cilantro and more acid/spice. Tán Ceviche - I loved this. Super fresh and great flavor. Could use a touch of acid. My entree was the Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas - This was pretty good. The sauce could've used some spice and some acid to cut through the richness. My friend ordered the Yellow Corn Soup as part of her meal and she did not like it. She said it was too sweet which I thought was strange. I tried a spoonful and I agreed with her. It needed a savory note and again, acid would've done wonders. Also, the crab was a bit fishy in this. She enjoyed her tamal though. I tried a touch of the sauce and it was delish. My other friend had the Quesabirria which she was also happy with. To sum up: Ambiance: 5/5 The space is undoubtedly gorgeous. Food: 4/5 Beautiful presentation on everything but each dish lacks an element or two to make it a home run. Staff: Wait staff 5/5. Downstairs staff (greeters/hostess) 4/5. Needs to be more on point like offering customers sleeves for umbrellas or pointing out the buckets to put them in. At some point through our entrees a group of 3 women were doing a 10-minute photo shoot by the stairway where our table was. Absolutely inappropriate behavior and a manager should've stopped it. Camera flashes all up in our faces while we're eating wasn't cool. Overall, still a great elevated Mexican cuisine option. The slight tweaks would make this a 5 star place for me. I'd return to try more things.

    What a GORGEOUS space. Whoever interior decorated this restaurant deserves their tens because it is…read morea spectacle. I had only seen daytime pics, but being there in the evening is a treat. If you are someone who is looking at an aesthetic place, this is a top contender. Unfortunately, I would say this place is better looking than the food is good. The food was fine, appetizers were all fresh but lacked any real depth in flavor. I wasn't too thrilled with the bone marrow I had either (but the tortillas come in the cutest basket). Personally, if it wasn't for the drinks and the space, I cant say this place is worth it - you're not coming here for the food. Another little complaint I have is the women's restroom on the second floor - right by the door is a floor to ceiling mirror which I understand was included to make the space seem bigger, but my friends and I agreed that it is a little misleading - I kept wanting to walk into it thinking there was more space there and not wall. I would recommend maybe putting a decal on it to clearly show its mirror.

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