El Torito Cafe
El Torito Cafe
2 enchiladas
Chips & Salsa
interior, steak
Mural
Front of building
Attention to detail is important. If this is not clean- where else is there a problem?
Entrance is on the left of the building, not here.
Side view from Roberts Street.
interior
Specials
Menu Front
The restaurant.
burrito, burritos and wraps, food, wraps
Pictures on the wall
Chips and salsa
Menu
Eggs with red chili, hash browns, and refried beans.
Menus in the table
Chili Verde
Shredded Beef Taco, rice and refried beans
Menu
Menu
Jason C.
Nov 2, 2024
Why didn't anyone tell me El Torito IS NEW MEXICAN CUISINE?Well, not Pure New Mexico, but still. It's a NM food desert here now that Carlito's and Chile Addiction are gone, but you can seek some refuge at the end of Boulder Highway. We were thrilled to read the "about" text at the of the menu and to accidentally discover our most beloved cuisine hidden away in a local gem. It's definitely been Americanized over the past several decades. The sopapillas come with ice cream and the enchiladas are rolled (but they do have a fried egg available), but many dishes are pretty much New Mexican. The pork green chile is fantastic! I got a Pork Green Chile Burrito Christmas style and was reminded of the wonders and tastes of The Land of Enchantment. It was just perfect. You'll be made to feel right at home by the jolly Mexican Grandpa who tends to the dining room. We'd come here every week if it wasn't on the other end of the world from us!
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Jordan F.
Feb 2, 2025
This restaurant is a complete hole in the wall, but it is worth it! Staff is friendly, no complaints there. Complimentary chips and salsa, can't go wrong! I ordered the soup which was very flavorful and simple. My favorite thing is the chile relleno, which as been my favorite chile relleno that I have ever had. Their sauce is different from what I had tasted elsewhere, so that's what puts them apart from others.
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Leah V.
Feb 22, 2025
Great food & great customer service by everyone who works here. I always get the green chili smothered enchiladas or smothered burrito. I'm from Colorado and I'm used to the hatch green chili. This is the closest thing you'll find here in Vegas. Try you a "Freddy Style" Michelada w a nice cold Modelo while you enjoy the food... I'll be back soon!
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Steven W.
May 26, 2024
The Mrs & I have driven past this small cafe numerous times & always talked about stopping in to try it out, but never did. Then we saw the Harris Law Firm commercial & decided to stop the next time we were close by. The service was quick & friendly. And the interior, although dated, was clean. The food was good, brought out on a very hot plate. But, honestly , it was a bit bland for Mexican dishes.
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Laura F.
Aug 2, 2024
Easy to miss unless you're looking for it. Just off of Boulder hywy. Small parking lot that is not in the greatest condition.This restaurant is family owned, very friendly staff. Seat yourself, table or both. Nice wall murals for decor.Service is very prompt and accommodating. Serving sizes are very fulfilling and good flavor.
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Dirty L.
Jan 28, 2025
The food is always very good the staff are very nice food is hot and lots of it. Place is clean and tidyGetting to be my favorite place for mexican food
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Caroline I.
Apr 6, 2024
My husband and I tried EL Torito Cafe for lunch. It is located on Boulder Highway. The restaurant has been around for 59 years. It's a mainstay, where regulars and newcomers come together for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. I've seen EL Torito via commercials with the Harris and Harris father and son law firm. The food looked appetizing. We enjoyed our lunch. My husband ate breakfast and I had the tacos with rice and beans. The food was outstanding. The tacos are the best I've ever eaten in my 58 years on this planet. We will be back to try more of their delicious food. The service is great and the restaurant is comfortable. I recommend trying them out if you're looking for a good meal.
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Keith B.
Nov 27, 2024
I have been driving past this place for years and its curb appeal never made me want to visit. The outside gives off this greasy hole in the wall vibe where shady road weathered truckers hang out. Ha ha. After much frustration with local Mexican places we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did because we had an excellent experience. The food was fresh and delicious and the salsa kept coming. I appreciated just the beef tacos. Simple but done well. No wonder this little joint has been a Henderson fixture for years.
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Norm K.
Nov 1, 2023
After a hike, I stopped here for breakfast. I learned of this place from two ads for a personal injury law firm that were filmed here. At the beginning of both ads, they show a quick cameo of the outside. I looked it up on Yelp and bookmarked it.The restaurant opens at 10 and I was early. When the place opened, I went in and was told to sit anywhere I wanted. I ordered coffee and it was quickly brought. I then ordered the Mexican breakfast which consists of 2 eggs cooked as you want topped with a red chili sauce. With it comes refried beans, hash browns, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas. In addition, you are brought chips and salsa. That makes for a hearty breakfast and is available all day.When the plate was brought I went to move it. DON'T! It was blisteringly hot. My server had a pot holder and she moved it for me. The hash browns and refried beans are standard. Take care not to eat too many chips! I ordered my eggs sunny side up. The eggs are covered with the red chili sauce. I tore a piece of the tortilla and used it to dip into the wonderful chili sauce.My coffee was refilled when needed and it was a good stop. The restaurant opened in 1975 and is owned locally by two sisters. Service is excellent. And for locals who may understand, the entrance to the freeway to Harris Dam is not far away. Thanks to the law firm I found a good breakfast place.
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Brenda A.
Jan 7, 2025
We saw a commercial on tv so we decided to try it out. It doesn't look like much from the outside but don't let that detour you. We were seated by a very friendly gentleman. (Shaggy) He was very attentive to our needs. Our order was correct and hot . The portions of the food are fabulously large and Everything tasted wonderful. We have been back a couple more times and everything is like it was the very first time everyone there is so very friendly and the food is fabulous! We heartily say give it a try!!!
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