El Torito Restaurant of Bladenboro

Prob the best Mexican food I've had in a while. This little gem in Bladenboro will be our Friday night go to! The restaurant is a bit small as far as sitting large groups but that's ok, We enjoy that about the place, Excellent customer service. Prices are right and portions are great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Need more space.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip, Fajita Shrimp, AC Veg, Salad, Nachos, Chicken Fajitas

My daughter and I meet in Bladenboro about once a month because it's halfway between my home in Pawley's island and hers in Raleigh. Bladenboro doesn't have many restaurants, so we usually eat at El Torito. We have been there 3 times now. She gets the AC shrimp and 2 of the 3 times she's loved it. I've had a combo, which was ok at best, fajitas which were pretty good and lastly a taco salad which was more like soup than salad. It was swimming in grease and water. When I said something to the server, she said, "Yes, that's how our ground beef is." I asked her to change it to a chicken taco salad. The chicken was cooked well, but the shell was soggy and tasteless.
The service is some of the worst service I've had. I would give it less than one star if possible. You have to get up and ask if you need anything at all while the server acts like you are bothering her immensely.
We are going to try a different restaurant next time.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Very good food. It is one of the best places to eat 🌮 mexican food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip, Pollo Loco

A good place to eat, but I recommend training the staff to provide better service to the diner.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

My little boy and me were in town for Beast Fest and we decided to stop in. The food, service and atmosphere is great. We'll definitely be back again soon. We both enjoyed it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hello all !! My staff and I have eaten from this excellent restaurant at least once a week since it has opened and I have to honestly say that it has been delicious each and every time !!! Please support this local restaurant in beautiful downtown Clarkton !! We need this eatery to stay !!! I love Mexican cuisine and I have eaten at MANY Mexican establishments and I have to admit that this is one of the best !!! Please please give it a try !!! God Bless and thank you from John and the staff at Clarkton Drug !!! God Bless … PS … Go try it !!! Thank you !!! John Philip Stoll

Honestly, just isn't good. I've had good mexican, and it wasn't from this place. Only had it twice, and realized I could make this just as good at home.

Also, based off the reviews I have read, the owners can't take constructive criticism and seem to think the customer is the reason the food isn't good.

I ordered the grilled steak burritos with cheese sauce and salsa on top came with side of rice and beans. It was horrible. Not grilled tiny flour tortillas that were cold. No cheese sauce or salsa on top. Looked like watered down pink sauce. Only a few pieces of steak all onions. The rice was cold no flavor it was a light brown color and the beans were cold nasty! This place lied about the price. Completely different price online. And she said it went up to $12.95 and charged me $14.95
Worse MEXICAN I’ve ever had!

Definitely Recommend! Looked beautiful and it tasted like it, the food came at a reasonable time and the servers were so nice, patient and understanding, If you are looking for a place around the area this restaurant is what you needed

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip, Tortilla, Nachos

took them an hour to give me more chips and it wasn't packed

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 2

Honestly, one of the best places to eat in Bladenboro! It’s an easy go to restaurant for great Mexican food. The staff are amazing and very attentive. Never had a bad meal, service or experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip, Nachos

Super Friendly Staff, Good food, amazing service, Please go here if you are looking for a family gathering or by yourself or whatever occasion, This is by far the best Resturant I had ever been too!

Food is always great. Service is fast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fajita Shrimp, Pollo Loco, Pollo Loco Grilled Chicken Breast, Fajitas Mix

Very good service, the barbecue tacos are delicious, the dessert (churros) delicious, and the service not to mention, the orders come out very quickly, 10 out of 10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5