Food is great! My favorite is the fried chicken tacos with avocado slices added. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not a fancy place at all....old and outdated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]But, the crowds they get speaks for how popular they are![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I have now been here several times and the food is always consistent. I cannot get enough of their fried tacos. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This last time I went the place packed. It was a Saturday afternoon and there wasn't an empty seat in the whole place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We luckily were able to wait a few minutes and get a seat at the bar. The bartender was awesome. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He said the place gets that busy every Saturday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good to know. When I have gone during the week there were maybe 2 tables filled. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall fun place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place is a must try! I have been in Denver a very long time and had heard about El Toro from many people. Recently a friend of mine and I stopped in after a walk through Central Park. What I found was a real treat! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is not a new place and the building reflects it. but what it lacks in newness is mad up by the ambiance and food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a small little bar as you walk in that is fully stocked with liquor and beer. We both ordered crispy tacos and it was obvious that everything was made in house. The tortillas were fried there so they were nice and crispy. My friend had them put an egg in his tacos along with the meat. We both also had hashbrown potatoes topped with green chile. So good. They have hot, mild, and half and half. I don't know why it took me so long to find this place but I am glad I did. I already have plans to go back with my wife to eat again. read more

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I was visiting Denver and came across El Toro. I saw they had fried tacos, so I def had to try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon pulling up to the restaurant, it looks a little sketchy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Don't be discouraged because the tacos were good! They have a bar as soon as you walk in, and the restaurant is in the back. It's kinda like a neighborhood spot. The service was decent. I ordered the fried taco combo with steak, beef, and chicken tacos. read more

The entire team is incredibly caring and professional, making every visit a positive experience. They are consistently helpful, kind, and go above and beyond. read more

My favorite food is fried beef tacos and I'm constantly searching for more options. This place has made it to the top of my list! There's a time and place for the basic store-bought crunchy taco shells, but pure magic happens with a freshly fried taco shell. My other favorite place is closed on Mondays, which gave me an opportunity to try someplace new and I'm so glad I did. It was also awesome that they packed up the to-go tacos with the veggies on the side so the beautifully crispy shell doesn't get soggy. I'm in heaven - thrilled to have found this gem and will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

El Toro Mexican Restaurant - Beef Taco - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I came here for lunch with my partner, and to be honest, my expectations were very low. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a dive bar, and the entire building is old and definitely in need of an upgrade. When we walked in, the inside was even more run-down than the outside. Paint peeling, chipped walls, and overall a space that immediately made me feel a little uneasy about sitting down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I honestly didn't even want to stay, but my partner was adamant about giving it a try. He ordered the fried tacos, while I was disappointed at first because I had been craving breakfast, but their breakfast service had ended about 30 minutes before we arrived. I asked our server if there was any way I could still get a breakfast burrito, and she was so sweet. Instead of just saying no, she actually went back to the kitchen and asked, and they agreed to make one for me, even if it meant leaving out a few ingredients. That kind of effort meant a lot, and I was so grateful they went out of their way to accommodate me. When the food came out, I was blown away. My breakfast burrito was honestly the best I've had in Denver, and that's saying something. If it tasted that good without all the usual ingredients, I can only imagine how amazing it must be if I come back during breakfast hours and get the full version. I also tried a bite of my partner's fried tacos, and they were incredible. Honestly, they deserve to be way more popular than they are. This place is such a hidden gem when it comes to food and service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If they invested in cleaning up and updating the building's presentation just a bit, I truly think they would bring in so many more customers. The outside doesn't do justice to how fantastic the food and staff are.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I walked in doubtful, but I walked out a huge fan. read more

The Steak tacos are my favorite have been coming here forever. If they have them try the candy apples omg you will be hooked.

I hate to say this, because I have been coming here since I was a teen. But it's not that good anymore. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Parking lot had a girl who looked like she was shooting up. Or just got done doing drugs. She was not too far from their front door, but she was in their parking lot on the ground.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon entering, several already drunk patrons by the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The salsa was a bit more darker than I remembered it. It was not spicy which bummed me out. 3 tacos for $13.00. Their menu is not updated to the current extra rates. So when you get your Check you're floored by extra fees. So the tacos were really $13.52 for 3! That's where I'm a bit irritated. Why not put the real cost upfront. Tacos were just ok. And usually they are amazing. We asked her why every item had an extra fee? She did not know. They even add a service fee. Everything just seemed a bit suspicious and disgusting. Food bland, menudo, fries. Just not worth it. Really gross now. read more

My baby took me there. Very good. Very large portions. I get a cheese enc, and fried taco. That is enough for this 230 lb food lover. Go there. read more

Very good food and if you go, you have to try the tacos the best thing on the menu. The staff is always very good and very fast at getting your order out. We go there at least once a week for lunch. read more

Food was delicious af! I got the fried tacos, one of each, yummm! Oh, and also, the girl that helped us was very nice & the food came out quick read more

El Toro Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Recently I had the taco combo and while all three were so good, the steak taco was perfection. So tender and flavorful. Would definitely eat here again! read more

Unsuspecting local hot spot. Great food selection with great service. Michilada on the menu with all the fixings. Extensive menu but could use guacamole read more

Never judge a book by its cover! This place is sooooooo good I can't eat any other kinda tacos now I swear these crunchy, yummy, delicious tacos will change your life man I promise you 1000% I don't have a picture 'cause I was too excited to eat them and there was nothing leftover so just buy the tacos already!!! read more

Meeting up with an ex co-worker. I love fried tacos and we decided to come here. I thought they were closing but were happy to find out that under new ownership the restaurant will go on. Their steak tacos are delicious. The service is friendly and attentive. The building and decor are not fancy. But I have always favored delicious food over atmosphere. Please support this local business which has remarkably tasty food. Parking is available. read more

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Steak tacos are delicious, got some to go for lunch tacos were not soggy or anything super good .... Customer service is really good everyone is so friendly ... read more

We tried El Toro as an alternative to driving downtown to Mexico City. Music was super loud but food was pretty good and waitress was nice. The bill seemed pretty high but we all pitched in and added a good tip and went our way. I wanted to make sure I pitched in enough so calculated the total at home. Our bill at the restaurant came to just under $150 when it should have been closer to $125. I hope it was an honest mistake, but it was a pretty big error as we ended up leaving $175. I didn't see anywhere on the menu that said they automatically added gratuity (we had a group of 4 adults and 2 kids). Bummer. read more

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The BEST fried tacos I've ever had! They are very crispy and the cheese is browned on the edge of the dripping tacos!! read more

El Toro Mexican Restaurant - THE Best beef fried tacos you'll ever eat! They Brown the american cheese and you can see it on the edge of the tacos!! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I would say this is close to the worst Mexican food I have had. Service wasn't good, waitress was very young and didn't seem to care or know anything about the menu. Pretty quick to close us out before we had even finished eating. Very bland food and mostly luke warm. Tacos had heavily burned cheese on the ends. Only two meals to choose from, basically a la carte otherwise. Would not recommend, grabbed Wendy's on the way back to room. read more

This is definitely just a dive with lots of shady stuff going on that demands cash activity. The menudo had a gross film on it, thick and luke warm! The service was just as horrible as the food; I guess that's their motif since there wasn't anything matching or even clean. I would compare this roach infested place to a junky sports bar with greasy, blan food on the side. The location is just as sketchy as this tacky place. read more

If your looking for healthy California Mexican food stay clear. But if you're looking for the BEST Denver greasy tacos, you've come to the right place! Members of the same family had Mexico City on Laramer Street before gentrification. Very happy this location is still operating. read more

First off the place is a dive bar. Not a bad thing just nothing fancy. The girls that work there are super nice. But being from LA these tacos don't hold a candle to what I'm used too. I feel like they don't understand how to make a crispy taco (not a premade Taco Bell shell taco). The meat tasted good but it was a greasy mess. Straight up A for effort but I wouldn't go back for them. read more

Damn tasty Denver original spot. The staff is super nice and the tacos are deliciously greasy in the best way possible. Stop here before you head out to the airport and get your taco fix. This atmosphere is deluxe 1970s movie set vibes. If you like a place that the locals go to you will not be disappointed! read more

God want very good and the green chili was red. Not very tasty. I'm going to try another Mexican place.

Súper gross food dear god i do not recommend going here for anything. The food tastes and looks super old and refused.

The kindest staff. It's a family owned. You can feel the love. That's hard to come by these day. The food was cheap and good. The drinks were a gangster deal. You don't find them like any more. Great job guys read more

Some of the tastiest tacos I have ever had. Can't comment on the other food as I could eat tacos every day and that is what i order here. The staff is always friendly. I do wish they would work on their marg recipe. But, hey, beer and tacos go together well, too. People come here for the food and a low-key atmosphere. Don't expect up-to-date decor. It's all about the tacos for me. read more

Greasy and delicious! Fried corn tacos are hard to find at a restaurant. I got the combo - one chicken, one hamburger & one steak. All three were great. The service was outstanding and I will definitely be back. read more

El Toro Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

A friend of mine that I've been friend's with since grade school had come here every Sunday he could (which was most Sundays btw) for probably... well over 25years???? He doesn't come here on Sundays anymore.... Now he shows up on Saturday. I missed him by a day! Once again we played the CC sneak and it was a blast and like last year we came here to celebrate... with a greasy taco (only 1/2 of one this time : ( but I still had to have my Gringo Breakfast w/bacon, smothered hot. Where do they get that damn bacon? Annnnd, they still do the friggin' best damn greasy taco in town! What no menudo? No bueno. No room in the stomach. Next week. Probably Saturday. Hello old friends! veinticuatro. read more

$6.65 for this. Sloppiest burrito I've ever had. They only accept cash. Very disappointing. No masks on in the kitchen. read more

El Toro Mexican Restaurant - Beef Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Seriously the best tacos! Yeah, they are greasy and the place is divey. That's what makes them soooo good. The menudo is tasty and the hot green chile is HOT! This used to be a weekend tradition with the family when I was a kid. I don't come this way often, but I think that's going to have to change. read more

El Toro Mexican Restaurant - Mmmm....tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food was trash not good at all we barely ate anything on our plates don't go here thank me later... all these 5 star review people are lien their asses off maybe they are friends with the owner or something but it's definitely a hell no... read more

THEY ARE CASH ONLY!!! Love finding places like this. After a wild night. Nothing better to find a place that serves greasy hot tacos with fire salsa and a bowl of menudo and this place won't even break your bank. The welcoming staff of cute Hispanic gals great you to your table and with an easy menu to order you get right to it. But mainly get tacos and menudo. Maybe a combo plate to try a little of everything. You want be disappointed. Add a pitcher or red beers and your set. They will offer extra napkins and you will need them lol. When ever I get back into Denver from traveling around the world. I love finding little whole in the wall family owned places like this. This place has been around longer than I've been alive. And eating all over the world with executive chefs and exotics street vendors after a concert. It's rad to find a place in your own backyard you never knew existed. Gonna be coming back to this place for sure. If your on your way back to the airport stop buy for quick bite they serve quick and are ready to serve you. Oh they also have tang as an option on the menu for a drink. Strange and awesome. My tour manager says it's a jail thing. Fuckin awesome. Ill get some tang next time. Till than bio con dios my friends and untz untz read more

El Toro Mexican Restaurant - The perfect meal for Sunday morning - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Before I made my trip on the treacherous mountains of Colorado to my final destination, I required sustenance of the Mexican variety. I found El Toro and went with tacos because I thought it was the safe choice, but I quickly found that these were unlike any I've ever had. The tortilla was made of fried goodness. The beef was mouth watering. The fresh avocado was picture perfect. The hotsauce was so spicy and good, it made me want to slap yo momma. The ladies running the place were friendly and joked around with me. Apparently their tap water is much better than that city stuff I've been drinking my entire life. I think I still like my chemical laced tap of Jersey haha. Good place, good food. read more

El Toro Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The outside is a little intimidating, and the inside is a little outdated and ugly, BUT, the food and service were on point. I was starving, they had a drinks out in less than 2 minutes, and our food out in under 10 minuets. I had the specialty, deep fried tacos. They were delicious! read more

El Toro Mexican Restaurant - Taco Heaven - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Margaritas are disgustingly sweet and with some weird fizzy stuff going on.. could even taste the tequila.,, GROSS!!!

Not a fancy place. Probably not on your "meal plan". But.......... the tacos are like none other you have ever had! And the wait staff are always efficient and nice. Family owned. Love this place! read more

El Toro Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Pretty good spot in Cherry Creek. The entrees come out on large, sizzling hot plates. I loved the octopus entree and side of carrots!

El Toro is a Classic Dive that belongs on Diners, Drive Inns, and Dives! The Deep Fried Taco's are the Bomb! Excellent Rice and Beans! Loved the Old School R&B Music that was playing! The Place had a Line Outside the Door and that tells the whole story! read more