El Toro Bravo

10186 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee
(530) 587-3557

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Nicole Sullivan

This is my favorite restaurant in town! The food is delicious with unique flavors (especially the salsa). I love the chicken tortilla soup, fajitas & burritos. Nothing beats a “Dirty Ashtray” beer cocktail from the bar. The patio is awesome & the bartenders are the best! The bar is a great place to strike up conversation with fellow patrons & watch a game.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Debora Reilly

Food was fantastic. We had the chimichanga and queso and both were amazing. Very generous portions. Chips and salsa also great. On the hot side but not in a bad way. Prices were reasonable for the area and we had leftovers. Service and staff great. Visited on a Tuesday for lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Irene D

Authentic Mexican food.
Sat in their large outdoor dining area which has a full bar. Margaritas were spot on.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alexa McKinney

Don’t bring your children here! My husband and I went here for lunch and we noticed the bartender and some other guy kept starting at my daughters! When I went to go take them to the bathroom, my husband saw the bartender follow us to the bathroom! And even when we tried to leave the waitress tried to make us stay even when we were clearly uncomfortable! Seriously something isn’t right about this place! Don’t go here with your kids!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

greg gemulgrew

Mom and Pop restaurant that is run and managed by locals with excellent food and generous portions and a fully stocked bar, good happy hour and frequented by nice locals as well as visitors. Great location in the Truckee historic district.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

shawn higgins

Loved the fish tacos!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom Hunt

Main complaint was the disinterested waitress. Also, an offensive chemical odor from the open bathroom nearby smelled like a Port-a-Potty

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

John Jerger

My goto Mexican food joint when in Truckee. The chips and salsa to start are great. They have Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA on tap. My favorite dish is the Carnitas with warm corn tortillas and sides of beans and rice The portions are hardy, you would be hard pressed to goaway hungry . They serve on the outdoor covered porch in the summer, and indoors when the weather starts to get chilly.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sandra Velazquez

Food was great, a little pricey but worth it. Service left a little to be desired. Server never came back to check on us. Appetizer came out after the main course.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Stacy Holybee

One of my favorite places to eat in downtown Truckee. The outdoor patio is perfect, especially on a warm evening. The service is friendly, the drinks strong, and the food delicious. The salsa is so good we sometimes stop by to get a container to have at home. Save room for the deep-fried ice cream - best ever.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Suzanne LePage

Great outdoor patio.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

ernie mccracken

We stopped by after work and were told to rush our order by the very rude, entitled high school brat because the kitchen staff wanted to “go home”. It was 8:26 pm. We agreed and while waiting we noticed multiple, yes multiple mice running around and jumping on the filthy tables. This place is absolutely disgusting. I’m embarrassed that this place exists in my town.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Justin Creasey

Good service but probably the most bland Mexican I’ve ever had. Hate to say it because everyone was great. Just not much flavor.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Ryan Ness

The perfect margarita is the best margarita in town!! I'm not kidding here FYI! They will make it w mezcal if you ask. This place has an atmosphere that is not the same as the other downtown restaurants so be prepared for that but I will keep coming back to this place because the food value is good and the perfect Marg is PERFECT!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Roger Harper

The portions here are HUGE. 1 meal Easily fills 2 adults. The sauces here are amazing too. Great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

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