The food is really good. Really enjoyed the ambiance as well.Prompt service.Only one thing took away from the overall experience, hence 3 stars.There were only 2 of us, yet on the check they indicated 6, so that the service charge would be added. I normally tip more than expected and was disappointed to see this.
Lauren Ugorji
My daughter loved the shrimp tacos that she ordered. I wasn't thrilled with my chicken chimichanga, although it did taste better the next day. The sauce on chicken wings was heavy hot sauce (not heat but taste) but tasted better with the blue cheese dressing. The guacamole was nice and fresh. I rarely add salt and there was none on table but should have requested as the chips are very lightly salted. The strawberry margarita was way too sweet, although I got used to it fairly quickly. Of course, alcohol sinks to bottom and definitely not heavy enough for a buzz.
Chirag Jani
Food was not that good. Oil was old. For two people, they added gratuity by putting six people. I realized it after going home.
Shipra Mitra
The oil used for frying was old, so fried empanadas and nachos smelled badband tasted bitter.Skirt steak was seasoned well, but the veggies were overcookedEven with 2 people dining, they added a 20 pct service fee before the bill came in.Always wanted to go to this restaurant because of the decor. That's the only good thing here.
David Gross
Gruo of us met up for dinner after work. Staff was friendly and got us seated and orders in quick. Food came out and was correct. Everyone enjoyed meals and had a good time.
Joe Salomone
I’m from Illinois, live on the border-line of Chicago (Southside) and now travel throughout the US for work..This restaurant is awesome!I did a project here for 5 months in 2021 and went here often.I was in town here this week and again stopped here and they are - as always AWESOME !I recommend the steak fajitas (which I had tonight)!I’ve been here 6+ times and always had a five-star meal and experience.Thanks El Toro Team !!!Joe SalChicago IL.
Sudhanshu Kairab
We had dinner here tonight. The service was great and our waiter was awesome. Had one of the happy hour drinks - pineapple martini which was really good and also the burrito. Would definitely recommend this place.
frankr2649292
The most untasteful food. Poor Service. Will not be going back Over priced for tasteless food Table was dirty had old rice on it
Shemar Mcintosh
Food was good. However, there was an automatic service fee of a whole TWENTY PERCENT that was added on to the bill. Nowhere in there policy says that fee automatic. Yet the manager and the waitress says its for everyone who works there. So any tip i would have gave i declined to because its highway robbery they just took 20% and did not mention it anywhere in the establishment. That made the whole experience extremely poor. Money is no issue but to do that seems so desperate. Would not recommend a place like this with no policies in black and white outlining this automatic “20%” add on to your bill. ????
Monique Small
Food was good. However this place is a rip off. I went there with 2 adults, myself included and two kids. We ordered and once the bill came there was an automatic service fee of 20% added. When we asked the waitress why a fee was added and tip amount was not optional she said that they charge everyone a service fee regardless of party size. We spoke to the manager and he basically brushed us off and said that’s their service fee and everyone is charged 20%. The manager was very short answered and rude! When we asked if there was anything in writing about this service fee he stated NO! nO where ! I’ve never experienced that and was totally turned off by their trifling a**.
So we have been here twice and brought 6 new customers to them. The food is great and the waitress we had both times was a sweetheart. But we won’t be coming back for one reason: the manager.We bought our friends and kids for happy hour and asked what the pricing was for it after we were seated. The waitress said that happy hour is only at the bar, which wasn’t listed anywhere on their signs or online. We asked to speak with the manager.The manager came back and said we’re adults and we should know that happy hours are at the bar, not general seating. He continued being short and rude and left before we could say an anything lolCongrats on losing business sir. Job well done.
Rajni Patel
I took a party of 18 to this restaurant on Monday 22, ‘22 evening at 6.00 pm. We were all seated on one large table, all seniors. We asked them to charge separate per couple, as some don’t drink alcohol and who drinks do not want to burden others to pay for margaritas, the Manager said no! We ordered when ‘Happy Hour’ was on, and we were said, that we all had to seat at the bar to get that privilege. We got charged for 19 meals, where as we ordered 17, as one couple shared one meal. Than they gave me the bar bill with 19 drinks, for which one drink was $24, when asked Manager argues that that was for 3 drinks charge, for one, where as, all ordered one drink each. Manager said he is in this business for last 25 years, and he has been charging for full meal even if it is shared . Service was slow, and served cold food. Do not get fooled by fancy restaurant, as they shave pretty good : ABC, NBC, or CBS welcome to expose this restaurant, I have the proof.
Natasha Seaton
Fairly small - love that - and the decor is out of this world! Absolutely adore the bright festive colors! Everybody was friendly, the place was clean, the food was good and the location itself was very convenient to get to. I would definitely recommend it.
Andrew Townsend
Wow. I finally made it here and wish I hadn't we waited so long. First off, super clean and organized bar with innumerable offerings. Happy Hour portions are tasty and filling and not at all overly salty. Dinner menu looks deep, I will definitely be back!
Crystal Peck
Food was outstanding and the staff was friendly too. Try the spicy octopus with rice and beans. Very tender and flavorful. Handmade corn tortillas were amazing as well.
The food is really good. Really enjoyed the ambiance as well.Prompt service.Only one thing took away from the overall experience, hence 3 stars.There were only 2 of us, yet on the check they indicated 6, so that the service charge would be added. I normally tip more than expected and was disappointed to see this.
My daughter loved the shrimp tacos that she ordered. I wasn't thrilled with my chicken chimichanga, although it did taste better the next day. The sauce on chicken wings was heavy hot sauce (not heat but taste) but tasted better with the blue cheese dressing. The guacamole was nice and fresh. I rarely add salt and there was none on table but should have requested as the chips are very lightly salted. The strawberry margarita was way too sweet, although I got used to it fairly quickly. Of course, alcohol sinks to bottom and definitely not heavy enough for a buzz.
Food was not that good. Oil was old. For two people, they added gratuity by putting six people. I realized it after going home.
The oil used for frying was old, so fried empanadas and nachos smelled badband tasted bitter.Skirt steak was seasoned well, but the veggies were overcookedEven with 2 people dining, they added a 20 pct service fee before the bill came in.Always wanted to go to this restaurant because of the decor. That's the only good thing here.
Gruo of us met up for dinner after work. Staff was friendly and got us seated and orders in quick. Food came out and was correct. Everyone enjoyed meals and had a good time.
I’m from Illinois, live on the border-line of Chicago (Southside) and now travel throughout the US for work..This restaurant is awesome!I did a project here for 5 months in 2021 and went here often.I was in town here this week and again stopped here and they are - as always AWESOME !I recommend the steak fajitas (which I had tonight)!I’ve been here 6+ times and always had a five-star meal and experience.Thanks El Toro Team !!!Joe SalChicago IL.
We had dinner here tonight. The service was great and our waiter was awesome. Had one of the happy hour drinks - pineapple martini which was really good and also the burrito. Would definitely recommend this place.
The most untasteful food. Poor Service. Will not be going back Over priced for tasteless food Table was dirty had old rice on it
Food was good. However, there was an automatic service fee of a whole TWENTY PERCENT that was added on to the bill. Nowhere in there policy says that fee automatic. Yet the manager and the waitress says its for everyone who works there. So any tip i would have gave i declined to because its highway robbery they just took 20% and did not mention it anywhere in the establishment. That made the whole experience extremely poor. Money is no issue but to do that seems so desperate. Would not recommend a place like this with no policies in black and white outlining this automatic “20%” add on to your bill. ????
Food was good. However this place is a rip off. I went there with 2 adults, myself included and two kids. We ordered and once the bill came there was an automatic service fee of 20% added. When we asked the waitress why a fee was added and tip amount was not optional she said that they charge everyone a service fee regardless of party size. We spoke to the manager and he basically brushed us off and said that’s their service fee and everyone is charged 20%. The manager was very short answered and rude! When we asked if there was anything in writing about this service fee he stated NO! nO where ! I’ve never experienced that and was totally turned off by their trifling a**.
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So we have been here twice and brought 6 new customers to them. The food is great and the waitress we had both times was a sweetheart. But we won’t be coming back for one reason: the manager.We bought our friends and kids for happy hour and asked what the pricing was for it after we were seated. The waitress said that happy hour is only at the bar, which wasn’t listed anywhere on their signs or online. We asked to speak with the manager.The manager came back and said we’re adults and we should know that happy hours are at the bar, not general seating. He continued being short and rude and left before we could say an anything lolCongrats on losing business sir. Job well done.
I took a party of 18 to this restaurant on Monday 22, ‘22 evening at 6.00 pm. We were all seated on one large table, all seniors. We asked them to charge separate per couple, as some don’t drink alcohol and who drinks do not want to burden others to pay for margaritas, the Manager said no! We ordered when ‘Happy Hour’ was on, and we were said, that we all had to seat at the bar to get that privilege. We got charged for 19 meals, where as we ordered 17, as one couple shared one meal. Than they gave me the bar bill with 19 drinks, for which one drink was $24, when asked Manager argues that that was for 3 drinks charge, for one, where as, all ordered one drink each. Manager said he is in this business for last 25 years, and he has been charging for full meal even if it is shared . Service was slow, and served cold food. Do not get fooled by fancy restaurant, as they shave pretty good : ABC, NBC, or CBS welcome to expose this restaurant, I have the proof.
Fairly small - love that - and the decor is out of this world! Absolutely adore the bright festive colors! Everybody was friendly, the place was clean, the food was good and the location itself was very convenient to get to. I would definitely recommend it.
Wow. I finally made it here and wish I hadn't we waited so long. First off, super clean and organized bar with innumerable offerings. Happy Hour portions are tasty and filling and not at all overly salty. Dinner menu looks deep, I will definitely be back!
Food was outstanding and the staff was friendly too. Try the spicy octopus with rice and beans. Very tender and flavorful. Handmade corn tortillas were amazing as well.
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