El Toro Bravo

123 Monterey Ave, Capitola
(831) 476-1553

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Fish Taco and Chili Relleno

Chile Verde Plate

Chips and Salsa

Chicken Burrito

Beef Enchiladas

Asada Burrito

Fish Cod Taco

Super Burrito

Wet Burrito

Chimichanga

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Glad to see that this little place has reopened as it was a favorite of ours, especially for evenings when friends are visiting. Last nights meal and experience was a bit disappointing though, the new interior is very cute however the new lighting in the restaurant area was super bright it was very uncomfortable, it was also extremely loud that you couldn’t hear your own conversation even with the place not being full, inside could really benefit from some acoustic sound deadening...

February 2026

El Toro Bravo was closed for 391 days following a Christmas Day gas explosion, that destroyed the apartment attached to the back of the restaurant. Luckily no one was seriously hurt!

We are so blessed to have El Toro Bravo back. The same great menu and warm friendly staff. I got the tacolotta and my wife enjoyed some taquitos. The sweet enchiladas sauce will entice you to eat the whole thing (pro tip ask for a to go box so you can save some)

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January 2026

1/8/2026: Unfortunately this as of this writing, this place is still closed following a gas explosion in the area that took out the gas supply for several businesses in the area. I remember this place having outstanding authentic Mexican cuisine.

January 2026

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