El Taco Toro
Luto Lagos · 116 Google reviewsEl Taco Toro — trusted mexican in North Center. Real recipes, real ingredients, no shortcuts. Priced right. "Each taco was bursting with flavor and the ingredients were fresh and perfectly cooked" — Luto Lagos [$]
What 342 diners keep saying
What 342 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Julie was fantastic! It was my first time here, and she was very sweet and welcoming. She did a great job recommending some of their best dishes, and everything was excellent. Her friendly service made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend coming here and will be back again!”
“Has zabiha halal certificate, tacos are incredible, cozy atmosphere, nice family environment”
“El Taco Toro is me and my wife’s go-to spot for Mexican food. We keep coming back because the meat quality is always excellent, the restaurant is clean, and the staff is super friendly every time we visit. This is our only place for tacos and burritos 🌮🔥 Highly recommended!”
“The food was very delicious! The cashier was very kind and attentive. This was my first time trying halal in Mexican food and it did not disappoint! Amazing blend of culture while still authentic.”
“This place is a gem. I would recommend ordering anything with steak, like tacos or quesadillas. I usually prefer chicken, but I did not like it here, although you might. The steak, however, is amazing.”
“Food are 10/10 Julie was so sweet and helpful!! recommend 100%”
“Everything was great! The barbacoa quesadillas were delicious, the birria tacos were very tasty, and the horchata was amazing. Highly recommended.”
“Great food and great service, they need to play more Latin music....”
“Thank you so much — everything was absolutely delicious! I especially want to highlight the cleanliness 👍🏻. I only eat halal, and it means a lot to me that you provide us, as Muslims, with the opportunity to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in a halal version. That is truly valuable. The food literally melts in the mouth 🤤 — every dish was made with such care. This is my honest and heartfelt review. I will definitely be coming back again!”
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