Valentine nightmare, head waiter was argumentative. Entitled nepotism, food average.
Nice fun place by West Portal. I sat and was brought hips and a really good salsa roja, the salsa was medium hot and had a great flavor. There was not an empty space to fill on this colorful space. I ordered the Chile Verde plate, a mouthwatering plate that came with small chunks of pork, slow cook in green chiles, garlic, cumin and tomatillo, it was a accompanied by a crisp chopped iceberg lettuce salad next to delectable order of refried beans and fluffy Spanish Rice, (Arroz Rojo) that paired perfectly with the green sauce. The flavors of this homemade meal reminded me of the original Mexican recipes that I used to eat at Los Angeles.
Un lugar que presume ser muy mexicano y para ser honesto, discriminan demasiado a los mexicanos. no puedes entrar y estar parado por qué te sacan afuera a esperar tus órdenes pésimo servicio y el encargado es grosero.
I was invited to El Toreador (The Bullfighter) for dinner and here is my review. The food was definitely authentic Mexican food with great sauces. Our dishes included Mole sauce, Verde sauce, and Chipotle sauce. The Mexican rice was perfectly made with tomato sauce. I particularly enjoyed the salty flavor in the rice. We ordered refried pinto beans vs black beans and we also enjoyed the creamy texture with the topping of melted cheese. I am not sure if the tortillas are freshly made but they were fine since the sauces smothered the tortillas. I would return to El Toreador in the future. Parking: West Portal parking is a challenge
What can I say about a restaurant that I've been going to for decades. Parking: Depends on time of day. Pay during the day, free at night. Parking always takes patience when on West Portal Ave Kid-friendliness: Kids will love the bright decor
I went to have blood drawn in the area and, wanting to celebrate, I asked the phlebotomist for food recommendations. He suggested pizza, a sandwich spot, and a Mexican place called "El Toreador." Despite the warning that it's not the best, I chose the Mexican spot. I ordered a burrito, enticed by the menu's promise of a salad in bold letters. However, when I got home, the bag was filled mostly with chips, the burrito was thin, and there was no salad. Upon calling the restaurant, they explained they don't provide salad for to-go orders, which wasn't mentioned on the menu. Frustrated, I’ve issued a chargeback for this disappointing experience.