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Antojitos el Toril
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for Antojitos el Toril
15 reviews in English
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Review from Joe W.
Sun Prairie, WI
12/29/2011
Great authentic Mexican!
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Review from Rick E.
Sun Prairie, WI
5/13/2012
Terrible. Don't waste your money or time here.
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Review from M. scott O.
Madison, WI
12/14/2010
The food here is decent, if somewhat simple. Their dishes have a homemade taste to them, but are not overly flavorful. Contrary to what a previous reviewer stated, they do feature both blended and on the rocks margaritas. Their margaritas are relatively potent, but smallish for the price.
Follow-Up: I wound up getting sick after eating here, lowering rating from 3 to 2 stars because of this. -
Review from Eric T.
Madison, WI
Working-class Mexican food with an atmosphere to match. Their building and it's environs are unkempt and shabby, the meat is often dry and overcooked. Nevertheless, I continue to go there occasionally for lunch simply because I live very very close.
I don't believe there is really anything here that is noteworthy. -
Review from Melissa S.
Madison, WI
9/11/2009
Good, Madison version of authentic Mexican. Tried a taco and gordita at Taste of Madison a few days before and decided to give it a try.
Tasty enchiladas--not too saucy but good flavor from the meat, tortilla, and (I think cojita) cheese on top.
Tacos were okay--not the best in the city, but decent flavor. We ordered 2 tacos el pastor, and 1 taco with steak and chorizo. They tasted good but all of the meats were dry.
Gorditas shell was DELICIOUS. It has wonderful corn flavor and was nice and crispy on the outside. The carnitas inside it tasted nice but, again, was dry. That made me very sad because the best part of ordering pork at a Mexican restaurant, especially carnitas, is having a mouth full of delicious pork, dropping, pork fat ::aaagggrrrrrrrhhhhh::
Quesadilla tasted good. Didn't blow me away, but tasty.
Like Oscar mentioned, there's something absolutely wonderful about their tortillas. Delicious corny, tastes very fresh. What's weird is that it seems like their chips are from a bag from the grocery store. Use your own great tortillas! Fry up those babies once they start getting stale! That's the origin of tortillas chips!
Our servers were absolutely wonderful. Very kind and personable. Though we weren't blown away, it is the best Mexican place on the East Side, so we'll try this place again some time. -
Review from Jody M.
Madison, WI
7/10/2010
I like the food (almost always get the veggie options) but could do without the bodacious ta-ta television that is often on. If we eat there with kids, we eat outside. I mean, I get the novella stuff but I'd rather have something else on. Or nothing at all. Music is good. Pong, anyone?
Very nice owners and staff. Again, I loves the veggie options. The potato taco might end my life a tad early but what a way to go! -
Review from Brian B.
Madison, WI
10/27/2009
This is my favorite taco joint in Madison. Authentic campechos tacos are terrific and cheap. A solid lunch will run about $7 here.
I happened by on a day when the special was a mole chicken that was out of this world. I wound up eating way to much of it because I frankly wanted to drink a glass of the sauce.
I have never eaten at the restaurant itself so I cannot speak to the atmosphere or the noise level, but this is among my favorite carry-out spots in town.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Jacob B.
Washington, DC
10/15/2009
Antojitos is a delightful little restaurant. The food was very good, at least for these prices. If you're a vegetarian, there are more than enough options for you, and the tacos were delicious.
We were a little disappointed that they only had frozen margaritas, which were just ok, but they had an ample selection of tequilas so we did a couple shots and still had a good time. They also have a good selection of Mexican bottled beers - all the usual suspects.
The place has an interesting vibe, with what seemed like family and friends shuffling in and out throughout the night, watching the telenovelas and having a good time. The waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. If you're looking for a good, cheap meal in a friendly atmosphere, I wouldn't hesitate to give antojitos a shot. -
Review from Spaulding M.
Madison, WI
1/24/2011
This place is a classic dive, with great REAL homemade Mexican food. The tacos,tostadas,tortas,tamales,pozole,enchiladas,Me xican Coca Cola, and beers are all great. I love this place. 3 tacos compenchano with cilantro, onion, and fresh lime, with a Mexican glass bottle coke. This will run you $ 10.00 bucks with an almost $2.00 tip if you eat there. Take it to go,save the tip. This is my fav meal from there, and you will not be hungry after, because the tacos are big. Im a big dude, and most normal eaters can easily get away with just 2 tacos.
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Review from Rebecah M.
La Crosse, WI
10/30/2009
I sat outside on a lovely summer day with the breeze blowing and a can of Tecate. The jukebox was a little loud and the view of the industrial building across the street could have been better, but it was very nice anyway.
The salsa was great. I ordered the potato flauta, but was brought pork. I ate it anyway and it was very good. I will definitely go back for the potato at some point. -
Review from Daniella M.
Madison, WI
2/14/2011
SO GOOD! Authentic, definitely. And everyone I've met who works there is really nice. I've been there probably about 10 times over the years and have never been disappointed.
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Review from Woodson S.
Madison, WI
4/25/2010
Worst mexican in madison so far. I went there with six friends, all getting different items. The enchiladas verdes were light on filling, sauce and cold. Covered in queso fresco and another cheese sauce. One friend had a veggie burrito, which lacked any more vegatables than rice and beans. another frined had the tacos, both steak and chicken were dry and lacked any flavor. a few people had the horchata and as one of my friends said: "from a box and not even a good box". All in all, one of the worst meals i have had in madison. I will not be returning, and neither will my friends.
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Review from Chris H.
McFarland, WI
7/20/2008
Blue collar Mexican in kind of a dumpy place. Food is authentic and good, but not great. Price is right. Outdoor seating right on Cottage Grove with plastic chairs and a tarp for an awning.
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Review from Oscar Y.
Madison, WI
5/30/2009
I'm not totally comfortable eating in because of the TV and the spare atmosphere, but when I get take-out tacos and bring it to the lounge at work, and open the styrofoam containter, the entire room fills with the most aromatic, fragrant corn tortilla bliss that ever was produced. There is something about their corn shells (I asked, and they are made in Chicago - - maybe Milagro?) that is gently soft and almost falling apart, but immediately wafts you to Virgin of Guadalupe heaven, and everyone in the room is swept along. I always get the lengua, but you can't go wrong with any of the tacos - - get all the extras, and take some salsa too.
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Review from dan g.
Chicago, IL
3/8/2010 1 photo
Not bad, other yelpers were right, they have some good corn tacos. I had a chroizo sope that was nice too. I'd pass on the rice next time but the beans were good.
