El Toro Taqueria

403 Reviews, how have I never written about El Toro?

It's 1984. I'm a wide eye 22 year old. Just moved to the neighborhood. My new housemate said, "Hey lets go get a burrito". We walked down the block to El Toro. Since that day, I've eaten literally (and I don't use that word lightly) 1000's of burritos at El Toro. Each one a masterpiece.

Sadly, these days I can only get to El Toro a few times a year. But each visit is special. Even worst, I can't find anything close to the freshness, flavor, quality and lovely service here in New Mexico.

That 1984 burrito costs about $6.00. 40 years later it only $14.00. If that's not value, I don't know what is.

One more thing. Over the years, I've seen the same happy faces behind the counter. Quick service restaurants that can hold on to staff is pretty amazing.

I recently ordered the carne asada dinner meal to-go, and it looked really nice when I first saw it. Portions are generous, food looked fresh, and I ended up turning it into 2 full meals. Unfortunately, this meal was extremely bland (and this is coming from someone who usually thinks restaurant food is way too salty). The carne asada was too tough to chew. I definitely wouldn't order this item again.

My partner said his carne asada quesadilla lacked flavor as well, and he also wouldn't order it again.

Based on this experience, I would recommend avoiding the carne asada items here.

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I love this place. Been coming here for years although haven't been in a while since my visit yesterday. I can never say anything bad. This has been an icon in the city . Back in the 80's they used to have a line out the door and around the corner everyday for years. One of the best burrito shops in the city.

$2 happy hour tacos Monday-Friday from 3-5 pm. But don't expect too much from these tacos.

The carnitas were very dry and really tough. The other meats were flavorless and the tortillas were soggy from the pool of sauce accompanying some of the meat.

Unfortunately, will not be back for happy hour or to try the regular menu.

Service was nice and quick though.

We came here for an early dinner... what brought us in? The prices! The food was good, service lackluster, and the prices are right! They start cleaning up and stacking chairs before closing so we felt rushed to get out.

Just garbage tacos wouldn't come back again wasted $20 on those tacos just to spend more money somewhere else to eat.

Conveniently located at the corner of 17th & Valencia, this place is hard to miss.

Ordered the birria tacos, carnitas tacos, and the garlic mushroom quesadillas. I was expecting the burria tacos to have melted cheese, but instead was given birria sauce on the side; it was still tasty. They run a $2 taco special from 2-5pm, but looking at their menu, it's just basically a $1 off the 3 tacos for $7. Love the garlic mushroom quesadillas! Each dish comes with chips and salsa. Chips were perfect, not too salty at all! Ordering reminded me like ordering at Subway, you'll be asked for options/preferences as you go down the line towards the cash register.

Overall, friendly staff, clean place, lots of options with affordable prices. Only street parking that you may need to park a block or two away, which is fine especially when exploring/shopping on Valencia St.

I love their shrimp baby burrito. The only problem with this place is that sometimes the line is so long it takes a while to place an order. I love their baby burritos because sometimes a full burrito is just too much. It's a casual no frills place, but the food is great.

$1 tacos and small aguas frescas here on weekdays from 2-5pm!! One of the rare affordable spots in the city. The tacos are small but filling. Plus, it comes with chips and salsa. Albeit there is always a bit of a line here and it's cafeteria style, so plan to wait a little bit. If I'm ever in the area, I'm 100% gonna be stopping by for a drink or taco.

Tacos - come with beans, meat, and salsa on a small corn tortilla. I got chicken and carnitas. Very juicy pieces of meat but needs a little more sodium. But together with the rest of the taco, it hits the spot.

Also, I used to come here a ton as a kid ~20 years ago. And so it was very heartwarming to know that they're still here and cranking out solid Mexican food. Definitely come here for a quick snack or cheap meal!