“Continuing with our “Only Good Restaurants List.”Great food. Our burgers were cooked to perfection, not greasy. Fresh salad and fries. Attentive servers. You can seat upstairs, downstairs or outside. Located right in the middle of Old town Annapolis. Reasonable prices.“
“All I can say is, wow. EVERYTHING here is top notch. Better than most Michelin guide (and honestly Michelin starred) restaurants I've been to in DC.Cocktails are excellent. We had 4 off the menu and they were all really well done. And honestly... Everything we ate off the menu was stellar. I have ZERO complaints. The whitefish dip was amazing and the boqueria toast was one of the most delicious and complex things I've eaten... Ever. It's been two days and I am still thinking about it. The tinned fish was also excellent.The atmosphere is clean and modern with a good throwback sailor vibe. Staff were super friendly and helpful. 11/10.My *only* suggestion is to make the menu more GF friendly. I have SO many friends I would want to bring here, but since the menu has a lot of bread items, it would be really hard for them. Our server did say they had GF crackers, but that only helps a tad. I'm hoping they can find some solid GF bread to offer in the future!Truly -- so, so good.. I can't wait to go back.“
“I had the salad and the cheese hamburger with fries. They also have a kids menu as well we had a big group to celebrate my dad's birthday early. The entrance is hard to find if you're not familiar with the area, my mom and I had to turn around and find it.“
“I had a great experience and can't wait to come back to try more of the menu. The hibiscus mule was delicious, and the guac was clearly fresh made and really good. I sat at the bar for a while with some time to kill, so unfortunately I wasn't eating a full meal. It was mid-afternoon so I got to watch the bartender, who was lovely, juicing a bunch of fruits to use in the drinks. Love to see that! Service was fantastic, and the vibe is fun and cool. It's the perfect spot for a date, hang out at the bar for cocktails, or a meal with girlfriends. It's small and elevated fare, so no it's not the place for a huge group or giant portions.“
“Food was excellent. Salsa tasted very fresh. Guacamole was delicious. Steak burrito was so good!! Meat was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Very tender and flavorful. Servings were good size and prices more than fair for quality and quantity. Probably the best Tex-Mex I have had in the area.“
“Dinner for four celebrating two birthdays and an anniversary. As other recommendations had suggested, we secured a booth, as servers and bussers were busy going to and fro around the tables. The booth was just right for the four of us. Kevin was out waiter and can't say enough about how attentive and engaged he was. Definitely recommend asking for him. Everyone ordered something different and no appetizer, salad or entree was anything less than superb. Trio of filet special, Bronzini and Seafood fettuccini were all superb. We also had the assorted dessert offering which was great. Ambiance ?, service ?, food ?, and priced appropriately $$$. Going back for sure.“
“The food was excellent. The server was very friendly and attentive.The only issue was the wait for the beautifully crafted cocktails. They need a 2nd bartender. We were there early and it wasn't crowded but still had quite a wait on our drinks.“
“Went in on a recent Sunday at 3 pm when the restaurant wasn't busy. Tried 3 tacos, beef and chicken. Taco shells were soft and did not break except where you bite them. Generously stuffed with ingredients. Server was pleasantly not making lots of visits. Food was seasoned, but not super hot.“
“My wife and I were back in Annapolis for another overnight stay after moving nearly four years ago. After looking at its reviews, we decided to try El Toro Bravo II since it was close to our hotel and we were familiar with its sister restaurant on inner West Street.It’s in the building that used to be the French restaurant Les Folies. The atmosphere was typically Mexican with the decor and background music, and the service was exceptional. We were greeted immediately by the maitre d’, Jose Beltran, who personally escorted us to a good table and took our drink orders. Since I was driving, I ordered a Stella Artois Liberte, which was delivered promptly by our waiter Mauro, who poured it into a chilled glass, something I usually have to ask for.. When he noticed my wife adding ice from her water to her wine, he appeared with a glass full of ice. I ordered a special beef quesadilla dish recommended by Jose after listening to my preferences, and it was excellent. My wife had a taco salad, which was also very good. To finish, we shared a fried ice cream dessert, with cups of dark Colombian decaffeinated coffee, far richer than you get in most restaurants.We will be back on future visits.“
“The teriyaki salmon blew my mind. I have never had a flavor stop me mid first bite and active a new taste buds. I can't explain how fantastic all the food here was. By far the best Sushi I have ever had in my life, let alone the single best piece of Salmon I have ever had. I live an hour away from this place and would 100% drive an hour again to eat here!!!“
“I've been here twice with my siblings the servers we've had so far Ben, Moo and I forgot the other servers name were very friendly and attentive. The food is sooo good a big fan of the spicy and mango beef bulgogi. My brother is a big fan of the rice cakes! And theres also K-pop playing in the background which is cool because while eating you can be dancing and singing along.“
“Stop In For A Delicious Meal Awesome Service Over The Top Hospitality And Some Fun! Enjoy The Music! Watch A Soccer Game! Be Sure To Ask For Kerlin? She's Amazing! The Owner And His Entire Staff Are Always On Point!!! Stop In For A Drink At The Bar. Stop By Say Hello And Stay A While! ENJOY YOURSELVES ??????????“
“We come here about once a year and this time was especially excellent. Jayden (sorry if I’m misspelling that) was our server and he was fantastic. Attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, willing to request a particular old fashioned from the bar (as in, I asked for a specific ratio), truly a great experience. As usual, the food and atmosphere was excellent. Definitely try the Smith Island cake; we hadn’t before and we’ve been missing out! Plus it *is* the official state cake of Maryland.“
“Always the best friendly service! Delicious food! We have tried many dishes from here and have never been disappointed. I love the fresh guacamole. Great casual spot with amazing food. I would recommend to anyone. Lovely family owned business that I love supporting. Thank you El Toro we love you!“
“Needed a place for a breakfast meeting with co-worker. We met at Kitchen on West street in downtown Annapolis. We had yogurt parfait and crab cake eggs benedict. Both were very good- the crab cake was delicious - mostly lump crab not a lot of filler. Great way to start the day! Our server was Jada - delightful. Quick service - we'll be back.“
“Came here to visit Raul n Roxana, the sweetest people in the world. We wandered in on a night where a patron rep was engraving bottles for the tequila club. We enjoyed the shrimp ceviche, which was one of the best things we ate all night. The cheese dip and the guacamole were great too, not too salty for chips either. We had the mango marg, which was my absolute favorite drink I had last night! Just sweet enough! For dinner we had an assortment of enchiladas, pupusas, and fajitas. The plantains were amazing! Next time going to try the tamales!! Jake n kev“
“Great spot in Annapolis that is just a little different. Drinks were top notch. Jake the bartender knows his spirits and makes great recommendations as well as drinks. Definitely try the Mai tai (it’s not your sugary punch version) and the NY sour. Cheeseburger was good. Staff was very friendly, and we will return!“
“I took a group of 25 here for a work dinner. We did family style and shared plates. All of the food was excellent. We arrived by boat, which was super easy. Devon was great to plan the event with. I can’t say anything negative! We’ll be back!“
“Visiting the Parley Room was one of the highlights of our trip to Annapolis. Great vibe with even better food and cocktails. Goat cheese brulee was so good we had to pry the recipe from the chef. Proprietor John was at the bar and took us through a stellar cocktail experience. I highly recommend this as a place that does everything right.“