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El Toro Loco

1624 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044-2239
650-355-5548
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Ranked #16 of 39 restaurants in Pacifica
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Cuisines: Mexican
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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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We went for dinner.The waiter suggested the dishes. Would you believe french fried potatoes in a sauce. He told us it was a favorite. It looked awful and tasted worse. The service was very negligent. The owner had some personal friends in and we seemed to be in the way. I am shocked that anyone could rate this above Nicks. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We love El Toro Loco - Great Mexican and Peruvian dishes, my favorite burrito is the Acapolco Burrito, Sangria is great, and my husband always orders the Bistek a la Pobre. Their Tres Leches cake is also delicious. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Enjoy!!!! More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

We live here and love it our favorites are bestec a la pobre and Alcopolco burrito with carne asada More

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Pacifica, CA
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

Kind of a dive but the food and service are the best. They do this prawn soup that is unlike anything I've had before - their ceviche is worth the trip alone. Really, really nice folks running the place - but don't expect a lot of atmosphere - they do have a couple of guys playing music during the evenings... More

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Roeland Park, KS, a KC suburb
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2011
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The food was excellent- flavors were wonderful, and the prices extremely reasonable. The duo playing jazz were also very good musicians. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2010

We went to El Toro Loco on recommendation from a Peruvian friend. We were a very large group and everyone ordered different dishes. The Arroz con Pollo, Paella and several other Peruvian dishes our friend ordered for us were awesome. Don't miss the green salsa and house sangria. Large portions of amazing food. Don't be misled by the hole in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2009

They make the best Aji de Gallina (chili chicken). Their burritos are awesome too! They always have a little band playing (so bring some cash for tips) and the service is friendly and personal. Definitely wonderful neighborhood restaurant! More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2008

Best salsa in Pacifica - try the green! Very friendly and tasty tiny place with peruvian and mexican food, with an emphasis on seafood. I'd say probably the best nachos in Pacifica. Interesting peruvian dishes, great ceviche, tasty sangria-ish beverage, good paella and seafood soups. Oh! and very entertaining house band. Probably some of the tastiest food in Pacifica. More

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Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2008

This is a great little gem tucked into the middle of Pacifica. The Peruvian dishes are scrumptous. This a family owned and operated place, and everyone who works here is very friendly and efficient, yet laid back attitude prevails. There is live music most nights, by yes, more family members. You have to try the tamales, and the Peruvian potato/egg... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2008

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