El Torero Mexican Restaurant

Reviews

• Doug S.

  star star star star star 26 May 2026

  This Mexican Restaurant, in my humble opinion, sets the bar for the best Mexican restaurant in metro Atlanta. My retirement buddy and I love Mexican food and are constantly trying ones we've not been to yet or new ones just opened. My buddy has just moved to Athens and we are checking out all the ones we can find over there too.
  
  We both agree El Torero Mexican Restaurant sets the bar for all of them. We have yet to find one which beats nor can even match the "goodness" of the food at this El Torero.
  
  First of all, their service is tops. They have fresh chips and salsa on our table, almost before we're seated. They have a great menu with "all the right choices". No matter how crowded they are, and that's every time we're there for lunch, our orders come out quickly and piping hot. I cannot adequately describe how good the food always is. Everything is so fresh and made from the best ingredients and ALWAYS tastes so good. Every time we eat there, I dread finishing the dish. I always regret the last bite.
  
  And the Coca-Cola. What's with that? We have often debated the possible reason their Coke tastes so much better. We have even asked the manager about it, but he said it's just regular Coke and do nothing to make it taste differently. But I swear theirs is richer and has a kick to it that we can find nowhere else.
  
  We'll continue to look, but I don't believe we'll ever find a better Mexican restaurant around Atlanta.

• Kevin S.

  star star star star_border star_border 24 May 2026

  So I'm realizing that my friends dictate where I eat lunch and dinner maybe too often... I've been here a handful of times despite the mediocrity of the food. The prices are pretty low and affordable which may be why it's an attractive work lunch option. But, the food is your typical, soggy and both bland and too salty (depending on the day) tacos, rice and beans.
  
  I feel like there are better options for mexican food in Duluth but El Torrero will do in a pinch. The service is a little spotty too.

• Esther H.

  star star star star_border star_border 19 May 2026

  El Torero is located in a plaza off Sattelite Boulevard, next to Pho House and Haru Ichiban. When you first walk in, you may think that the place is small but don't be fooled because there is more seating in the back. You can generally sit yourself wherever you'd like but if you want to make sure that your presence is known, you can wait for someone to guide you to a table.
  
  The menu is pretty simple and it's big. They have a variety of selections and if you're not familiar with what's on the menu, you can always ask the servers, who are very kind and very helpful.
  
  One of my friends ordered a milkshake and she was disappointed with what she was given. I don't remember what she said it tasted like but the consistency wasn't like a typical American milkshake because it was watery. Not sure if Mexican milkshakes are different from American milkshakes but maybe this will help you out if you're looking to try their milkshakes. My other friend informed the server of the milkshake disappointment and he so kind that he took it back and brought out a new one, which ended up being very similar to the first one that was ordered, but the thought was greatly appreciated.
  
  I don't remember what I ordered, exactly, but I remember that the stuffed poblano was the best part of the dish I liked. Our entrees were pretty big and the food was very hearty but I didn't finish my dish and ended up having to pack it to go.
  
  I wouldn't mind coming back to give El Torrero another try since their menu is so big and the combinations could possibly be endless but so far, my impression of El Torrero is meh.

• Nicki K.

  star star star star star_border 16 May 2026

  For some reason, Kabaji Grill was closed. I was disappointed cause was meeting up a friend for lunch. We both didn't want any Asian food and we saw El Torero Mexican Restaurant and decided to eat there. She reminded me that there was a El Torero in Norcross that we used to eat at where we worked at that time, that was decades ago. She remembered liking the food.
  
  It is a lot bigger than I thought. It looked packed but there were plenty of place for sitting, esp the booth area. Tortilla and salsa came right away. Friend asked for queso which came out quickly too.
  
  We both ordered the Lunch Special of Fajita. She mixed her meats of chicken, shrimp, and beef and got rice. I asked for chicken and beans.
  
  After 10 minutes or so, our food came out. We were both stuff. The food is fine. I really liked the tortilla because it was not light and flimsy.
  
  Service was great. Someone is always back asking if we need refills on salsa, water, queso, etc.
  
  Lunch for under $10
  
  24/2019

• Christopher D.

  star star star star_border star_border 15 May 2026

  Good food! Not very pricey and the portion sizes are large. Interesting decor on the walls, given that it's a Mexican restaurant but otherwise it was pretty clean and comfortable. The menu is massive! There are honestly almost too many selections to choose from, to be honest. No complaints otherwise though. Worth the time to check out if you're in the mood for a good Mexican dish. I definitely needed a siesta afterwards.. :)