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El Toreo

3133 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014-1305
540-982-2174
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Ranked #66 of 314 restaurants in Roanoke
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 6 Jun 2013
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Innisfil, Canada
Top Contributor
145 reviews 145 reviews
64 restaurant reviews
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Hubby's first try at Mexican food and he loved it. The serving portions are huge and could easily be shared. I has Fajitas Texan and it was chocked full of beef, chicken shrimp and veggies. Service was fast and friendly. The décor is lovely in the hot colours of Mexico. It has a lovely patio area and is in easy... More

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Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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59 reviews 59 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
100 helpful votes 100 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Man, the food here was good! We were staying at the Hampton Inn next door and ordered take out. The dining room is spacious and pleasant enough, but we were tired. Service was quick. Prices excellent - 2 full dinners, each under $10. The bag of food was heavy! Enchiladas deluxe ... yummy. Lots of meat in the fillings, and... More

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Charlotte
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Great food. Friendly responsive staff. Great value. Highly recommended. They did the funny birthday thing for my daughter's friend with whipped cream in the face. We loved it. Superb burritos too.

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Roanoke, Virginia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

My friends and I went to El Toreo and had a nice meal. There wasn't a wait, the staff was friendly, but the food was just okay. Bonus: They do serve the white salsa, but you have to ask for it.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

Thanks to the folks at Hampton Inn for recommending this restaurant next door. Service was very nice, food was good, portions are generous, and prices are reasonable. I also loved the bright and cheery and colorful interior. FAJITAS - $13.49 We ordered the steak and chicken combo. The steak tasted low quality and my dad had a hard time chewing... More

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

We had a really great mexican meal here, authentic, tremendous value and served by really friendly staff. This restaurant was a great find on our trip through the USA.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012 via mobile

Fast service. Fresh food. Good servings at good prices. this place has been here a long time and is well known and well liked by the locals.

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Jackson, La
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32 reviews 32 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

The restaurant has some of the most unusual decorations - Aztec theme - that brighten the experience. The salsa comes in a decanter - interesting touch. The wait staff was attentive though a little brusque. The food was tasty and plentiful. The background music was true Mexican style, not what some think is Mexican. The TV was tuned to a... More

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Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012 via mobile

We were staying close by and it was convenient. The service was appalling starting with the non existent greeting and not improving through the meal. We felt that, overall, the staff had no respect or care for customers. There were lots of tatty scruffy paper signs on the doors and tables and the menus and tables were slightly sticky. That... More

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Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2012

We enjoyed food here. Actually a good service and large quantity. We recommend this restaurant who love Mexican food.

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