El toro bravo 71 st

Delicious food! I got the chipotle fajitas which was a huge portion of steak, chicken, pork, veggies and pineapple, sauced to perfection in chipotle and served with all the fixings. I was only able to eat half and easily had another meal for the week. My husband go the burrito, and although was a little bummed/sad it didn't come with any sides, also could not argue with the flavor. This place feels a little pricey for a Mexican restaurant around here, but I do think their food stands out and does offer its own perspective when compared to its competition. The $10 house margarita is also huge and I'd argue could be sold as two. This location has been tough on restaurants, and the space feels very large so just hoping they can make it work as they will be in our weeknight-need-a-marg rotation!

This Northeast side location of El Toro Bravo is the latest in a small, family-owned mini-chain that started in 1998 in Champaign, Illinois. It continues to be Midwest only with spots here in Indiana along with Kentucky and Ohio. At this point, it looks like El Toro Bravo's strongest presence is in Indiana. This location is quite new. For those familiar with this side of town, this is the spot that was held by G.T. South's and for about a year by Roots Burger Bar. It's a small strip center with GiGi's on the opposite end and Long Thanh, a Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant, also present. There's a decent wheelchair ramp on the east end of the building, though I have noticed it can occasionally get blocked. There's also one about midway down along with a parking spot there. There's an accessible spot right next to Greek's (also in the parking lot) and that's where I parked today, though it's not actually ADA. There's a double-entryway - not super wheelchair friendly, however, it's workable. Once you enter, accessibility is fine. The decor here is fabulous. It's got the festive aura you're used to with Mexican restaurants, however, it has a more serious tone. I really, really liked it. The chairs are also quite nice (I stayed in my wheelchair, though I took note of the chairs). As was true for Roots, there's a bar on one side and a more traditional dining room on the other. El Toro Bravo does have some televisions on the wall, though they are not intrusive at all. Employees are friendly, though I'll admit they looked at me enough that I quietly checked to see if I had a booger hanging on my nose. I didn't. Prices here are a bit elevated. This is also a fairly heavy Mexican corner with La Hacienda, La Casa Grande, and Chipotle all across the street in the strip center right off Binford. If I were to rank the four, and I've been to all four, it would be:1. El Toro Bravo2. La Casa Grande3. La Hacienda4. Chipotle The food quality here was stellar. Everything was served hot and the order size was outstanding. This is a little more hidden - it's worth looking for. I thought about experimenting a bit, but I ultimately went with one of my faves - Arroz Con Pollo and my unsweetened iced tea. I was pleased they also brought out water - along with the always desired chips and salsa. The salsa had a bit of a kick to it. As you can see from my photo, the serving size on Arroz Con Pollo was a bit overwhelming. I've never, and I mean never, had a serving I couldn't finish. I didn't finish this and ended up taking at least 1/3 if not 1/2 home. Business was a bit light, though that was also because I came at an off time. They do have signage (which Roots never got here) - hopefully that will help. I'll admit I'm wrestling a bit with rating - 4.5 is probably a little more accurate, however, I can't really say anything is "wrong." The service was great, the folks were welcoming, the decor is awesome, the food was both generous and tasty, and I really enjoyed my time here. So, I'm sticking with a 5-star rating and recommending we welcome El Toro Bravo to the neighborhood.

Let me first start by saying I miss Roots! Okay, now that that's out of the way...This restaurant completely took us by surprise. Everything we tried was excellent and seasoned well. I got a burrito/taco combo and I thought the refried beans were the best I have ever had. The guacamole was excellent as we added that to our chips and salsa. My kids usually hate going to get Mexican food but they told us often during dinner how great this place was.We all loved the decor. It is tasteful and definitely upscale for a local Mexican restaurant. The only reason I am choosing to give 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the cost of the food. I was a bit in sticker shock when I received our check at the end of the meal. We are accustomed to Mexican food being a bit more of a value and El Toro is certainly on the pricey side. However, it is great food and we are always looking for good neighborhood restaurants!

Wowza, watch out Verde and all other Mexican places. El Toro is coming for you!! This is absolutely THE BEST Mexican food in the North side of Indy.Very friendly staff, huge variety of delicious selections, and amazing drinks. The top shelf Cadillac Margarita is served bubbling with dry ice. Super fun and tasty cocktail.

Give this place a try for sure !! The ambiance inside this Mexican restaurant trumps most if not all in the local area. The bar is stocked and they have margarita machines with your favorite flavor of frozen drinks ready to pour. The high back leather seats create a comfortable place to relax and eat. I would 100% recommend the Fish Ceviche. Also pictured is the Acapulco.

Incredible Quessabirria's and huge margaritas with special effects (Vapor and Bubbles). The service was handled well for one server handling the entire bar side. Will be back soon!

The food was upscale Mexican and very good. I had the quesebirria, which was delicious. Portions were just right

My dining experience was unfortunately quite disappointing. The steak was overcooked and tough, while my friend's tacos arrived cold and lacked flavor. The service was equally problematic. We repeatedly had to flag down our waiter to refill our drinks, and despite multiple requests, my friend's order arrived, in a Togo box without even paying or requesting for one.Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant.

We came here for a birthday dinner and left very disappointed. First, our waitress seemed distracted and got a few things wrong while taking our order. When our food arrived, four of us ordered chimichangas, which were good, but the rice and beans that came with them were cold.We mentioned this to our waitress and asked for more beans, but when she brought them back, it wasn't the same rice or beans we originally had. On top of that, two others in our group didn't enjoy their meals--the tacos and enchiladas were underwhelming.When we asked to speak with the manager, he was rude from the start. Instead of trying to address the situation, he implied we should have been more specific with the waitress about getting the same rice and beans. If the food is wrong, wouldn't you expect to get exactly what you ordered, just served correctly?Unfortunately, this experience fell far below our expectations, especially for a special occasion.

Food was amazing! Service was amazing! Ambiance was so nice. Not your typical Mexican restaurant. Food was so fresh. Big screens and tvs in the bar. This will be our new "go to" neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Must try.