I had the Lomo Saltado was disappointed with this dish because it was overwhelmingly salty and lacked depth. It tasted like it relied too heavily on regular soy sauce without balancing it with acidity or fresher ingredients. A more traditional approach would use low-sodium soy, a touch of vinegar to cut the salt, proper garlic and pepper flavor, and vegetables that still have texture. Instead, everything was buried under a salty sauce, losing the brightness and balance that this dish should have.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Pamela “Alejandra” Lopez
Great food, amazing service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rodney Weathers
Food is Always phenomenal! Everyone there are so very nice and accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Timmons
This place has the BEST EMPANADAS IVE EVER HAD! The owner is so friendly and kind and it’s absolutely so adorable and welcoming!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teeda
Lots of delicious options and they have good lunch specials too. Good, friendly service. Always great to visit family-owned and family-run businesses.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathleen W.
Great homemade salsa and Peruvian seafood dishes! Fish was so fresh and tender. Unexpected quality, in this simple location, yet easy walk from Pacifica Pier. Easy parking too. Great service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arroz Con Mariscos a Lo Macho
Pete Blanchard
I’m exploring the SF / West Coast and ran into this wonderful restaurant. Live music from 2 locals playing a clarinet, trumpet, xylophone and a keyboard. The keyboardist had the easier job!!
The Chicharron de Pescado was fantastic, simple and delicious. I also had the empanada and initially wasn’t a fan but when it cooled down; the flavor of the chicken was on point.
Definitely would stop here again.
Sergei Gavrish
Great place and delicious food.
If you put another umbrella outside, I would give you 6 stars.
vivencio peralta
.......damn good eats at this spot👍......
Duvan Valdes
So far, it was the worst meal I've had in the Bay Area. Zero flavor, the food tasted soggy, a horrible experience. The waiter was very friendly, but I wouldn't go back.
It’s been years since I have been to el toro loco. The location has moved to a corner bigger lot with front door parking available which is a plus. The food is good and it’s not that expensive and their portions are what my husband would call “decent size”. I ordered the jalea large to share and we each orders lomo saltado , Bistec a lo Pobre and a chicken dish that looks like a stew. We also ordered half pitcher of sangria which wasn’t as strong a Puerto 27 or Limon . However, we ordered a pisco sour and just mixed it with the sangria and boy, it was a lot better. Would we come back? Definitely but make sure you are very hungry. Big portions.
Salsa was a low-medium heat but it was very tasty. I got the fajita super burrito and it was excellent, straight up delicious. Will def recommend or visit again next time I'm in Pacifica.
Jill Ford
Cute little place, very nice waitress and very very good food! Will be returning!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yucca
Yu-Cheng Deng
Food is really good and we especially love the grilled beef heart & shrimp rice (the sauce is delicious ?). Everyone in restaurant is friendly and welcoming, and the outdoor seating is dog-friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Anticuchos, Camarones Al Ajillo
I had the Lomo Saltado was disappointed with this dish because it was overwhelmingly salty and lacked depth. It tasted like it relied too heavily on regular soy sauce without balancing it with acidity or fresher ingredients. A more traditional approach would use low-sodium soy, a touch of vinegar to cut the salt, proper garlic and pepper flavor, and vegetables that still have texture. Instead, everything was buried under a salty sauce, losing the brightness and balance that this dish should have.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great food, amazing service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is Always phenomenal! Everyone there are so very nice and accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has the BEST EMPANADAS IVE EVER HAD! The owner is so friendly and kind and it’s absolutely so adorable and welcoming!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lots of delicious options and they have good lunch specials too. Good, friendly service. Always great to visit family-owned and family-run businesses.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great homemade salsa and Peruvian seafood dishes! Fish was so fresh and tender. Unexpected quality, in this simple location, yet easy walk from Pacifica Pier. Easy parking too. Great service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arroz Con Mariscos a Lo Macho
I’m exploring the SF / West Coast and ran into this wonderful restaurant. Live music from 2 locals playing a clarinet, trumpet, xylophone and a keyboard. The keyboardist had the easier job!!
The Chicharron de Pescado was fantastic, simple and delicious. I also had the empanada and initially wasn’t a fan but when it cooled down; the flavor of the chicken was on point.
Definitely would stop here again.
Great place and delicious food.
If you put another umbrella outside, I would give you 6 stars.
.......damn good eats at this spot👍......
So far, it was the worst meal I've had in the Bay Area. Zero flavor, the food tasted soggy, a horrible experience. The waiter was very friendly, but I wouldn't go back.
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It’s been years since I have been to el toro loco. The location has moved to a corner bigger lot with front door parking available which is a plus. The food is good and it’s not that expensive and their portions are what my husband would call “decent size”. I ordered the jalea large to share and we each orders lomo saltado , Bistec a lo Pobre and a chicken dish that looks like a stew. We also ordered half pitcher of sangria which wasn’t as strong a Puerto 27 or Limon . However, we ordered a pisco sour and just mixed it with the sangria and boy, it was a lot better. Would we come back? Definitely but make sure you are very hungry. Big portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lomo Saltado, Yucca, Fish, Tacos, Steak
The steak fajita burritos are THE BESSSSTTTTTTTT
Salsa was a low-medium heat but it was very tasty. I got the fajita super burrito and it was excellent, straight up delicious. Will def recommend or visit again next time I'm in Pacifica.
Cute little place, very nice waitress and very very good food! Will be returning!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yucca
Food is really good and we especially love the grilled beef heart & shrimp rice (the sauce is delicious ?). Everyone in restaurant is friendly and welcoming, and the outdoor seating is dog-friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Anticuchos, Camarones Al Ajillo
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