El Toreo

3133 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke
(540) 982-2174

Recent Reviews

Teo Grochowski

Daughter and I went for the lunch buffet on 3/14/24. Between eating and chatting we were there a little over an hour. The buffet is $12.99/person before taxes and tip. All the sauce bins were empty except one. At least 50% or more of the hot entrees were empty and never refilled. Pointed this out to an employee who seemed to make a.valient effort to restock the buffet but it also seemed like the kitchen and management simply didn't care. Not the experience at this location we are accustomed to. Definitely not worth $12.99+ for what was.available. Will go again for lunch but will be scoping out the buffet completeness before sitting down.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Bill G.

This restaurant is under new management and my fiancee' ordered veggie fajitas. Veggie fajitas don't qualify for a sizzling skillet, nor sour cream and lettuce. When asking the server, she said they do not come on sizzling skillet. We had been in previously and they were served on sizzling skillet, so this was an issue. Last time we were in, we ordered two shots of orange liquor to go into our margarita because it was way to limey. We were not charged for it which was nice and a Texas margarita is only a $1 more so we thought that was nice. This time we ordered the same and were charged $8 each, which was more than half of the margarita cost. Unfortunately, we will not be back and this is only a mile away from our home.

Aleksei Dobrõšman

Prompt service, tasty food. I had spicy

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Don Daniels

Excellent tasting food, limited English from our server, limited confidence in GF understanding, but had no problems. Great food in a colorful family Mexican restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Daniel Andrews

Their dinners are really good, much more enjoyable than the lunch buffet. Not digging lunch, but later in the day it is not crowded or noisy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Kelly Shaw

Attractive decor, quick seating, and food delivery. Descent queso dip. Decent pricing on the happy hour jumbo margarita, but it tasted far too alcoholic with barely a hint of lime.We've been to two other local Mexican restaurants and are still searching for a.good margarita in this area of southern Roanoke.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Salsa and Chips

Tobi C.

The food was really good and the portions were generous. The service was good, the waiter was a little aloof but maybe it the weather. It was 90% chance of rain and that's what it did! Loved the colors and ambiance.

Merrenda Stillman

Very clean nice staff food was really

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Burrito

Tim Barnett

We only stopped for margaritas & nachos. But we were very pleased!

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nachos

Caroline S.

Wait staff is repeatedly rude and dismissive. The food is predictable American Mexican but not noteworthy. The price is high compared to similar restaurants and I do not recommend eating here. I choose other Mexican restaurants with friendly staff.

Dick Jonsen

ran out of coffee before I got any or else refused to make more.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Amy Oakes

Great food, friendly service and Top-notch margaritas!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salsa and Chips, Chimichangas

Adam Cox

Went on a Sunday. The lunch buffet was very affordable, $20 for two people. They had a good selection of items on the buffet. The food was a little cold but we did arrive after 1pm.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a wheelchair ramp to get into the restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salsa and Chips, Taco Salad, Burrito, Enchilada

Sharon Mullen

Great place to eat. My son and I had a great time

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Didi Newman

Ordered some food, it seemed okay. went to eat the churros tasted stale and old so I checked them and one had mold growing on it...

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

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