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El Toreador Restaurant
- Mexican
- San Francisco, CA
About this business
El Toreador Restaurant has been at this location since 1957. Presently owned for 37 years since 1980. Its success has been a communal effort of had work for Larry and Esperanza Mahan. Sadly Larry passed away 10/28/11 . The restaurant continues his legazy of care and hard work by wife and two sons, Sheldon and Aaron Mahan. We strive to give customers the "whole enchilada" Great food, excellent service and an enjoyable experience that will compel you to come back again and again.
Location details
50 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94127, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Great Homestyle Mexican – I came to this restarnt for a birthday of a friend of mine not knowing what to expect. Knowing reservations were not accepted, I still tried to call because there were ten of us. The manager said he might be able to accomadate if we came in before the dinner rush (5pm). He then said if we were all not there by 5:15 he would pull the table and that we would all have to sit separately. I brushed off his matter-of-fact tone because (working in the restaurant industry myself) I understand the valuabilit... read more
unexpectedly quite impressed – The reviews here, which I consulted before going, were completely black or white. I had to wonder if the positive reviews were written solely by restaurant relatives. I am happy to report the food was delicious, they do serve a decent margarita rocks ($4.50) (one review said they don't serve a margarita at all), and I have absolutely no affilliation with the place. We had vegetarian spinach enchiladas and a enchilada/chili relleno combination-both highly recommended and at under 10 bucks reason... read more
El Toreador I was not impressed with this restaurant, even though the owners (husband and wife) were freindly. First of all, we had to wait an extremely long time for the table. Inside the waiters were very unorganized. When we were finally seated, two different waiters wanted to take our orders. But they were not insync with each other. I ordered a simple steak burrito and it was completly disgusting. It had rice, beans, and about 3 pounds of melted and unmelted chhese inside!! It was the worst. And my friend had a drink th... read more
Great Mexican Food Great place for good mexican food in West Portal. Try the empalmadas (no, i don't mean empanadas) and a pitcher of margarita. Unfortunately they don't take reservations and the wait can get long, especially if you have more than two people in your party.
disappointment – I have been told to give it a try.Food is on average,nothing special,they DON'T SERVE MARGARITAS,they were vacuuming at 8.00 pm while people were still eating.Ater 45 minutes the waitress shows up with the check without asking if we wanted dessert or coffe.I asked for a coffe,she answered taht they had already close the coffe machine (at 8.30),the place closes at 9.00...probably dinner in hospitals are served later ...the ambience is fun,only positive note
YUM! – Great food... love the empalmada... sort of like a quesidilla. Great margarita's.. on the rocks, never frozen! LOVE the hot sauce... I always use a bottle for myself, and my mouth burns for hours afterwards! Be sure to get the vegitarian soup before the meal. It seems quite simple, with a hard crouton in it, but it is very good. You cannot see the walls of this place, pictures are everywhere, mini chairs hang from the ceiling, and almost each menu is different. Some may have trivia, others have stories. This place is ... read more
So wonderful! – Definitely the best Mexican restaurant in town!... and, last but not least, it's kid friendly (you could occupy them for minutes trying to list whatever is hanging on a sq. ft of one wall!)
Good food and margaritas – This place has been consistenly good for a few years. Its really a gem. I've never had a bad meal there. The decor is fun and the staff is good. Be prepared to wait because it is a popular place, that is, if you're a party bigger than 2. (Parties of 2 get seated FAST). There's a pub next door to ease your wait.
Not good food, not good service – So-so Mexican food served by a vaguely condescending, unfriendly waiter. Luckily, we went there on a Wednesday, because I would have been upset if we actually waited for this place. La Corneta Taqueria in Glen Park is better, more authentic, and half the price.
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How is El Toreador Restaurant rated?
El Toreador Restaurant has a 4.2 star rating with 576 reviews.
When is El Toreador Restaurant open?
El Toreador Restaurant is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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