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El Toreador Rest W Portal Ave

50 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127 Get directions Cross Streets: Between Vicente St and Ulloa St
37.740376 -122.46649
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About:This restaurant's claim to fame is that it serves more than 100 brands of beer. It is bright and colorful inside. Hand-painted sombreros and colorful pinatas decorate this small restaurant and make for a funky and lively atmosphere. Try the large burritos, rivaling those sold in the Mission District. Enchiladas and quesadillas are also on the menu. Dinner entrees have larger portions and are served with rice, beans, and fresh tortillas. A meal here is not complete without one of the fine beers available or a margarita. The service is quick and friendly.
Hours:Tu to We from 11:00am to 09:00pm,Th from 11:00am to 09:30pm,Fr to Sa from 11:00am to 10:00pm,Su from 02:30pm to 09:30pm
Categories:All Bars, Pubs, & Clubs, Latin American, Restaurants, Mexican Restaurants
Parking:Street
Payment:MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Specialities:Music, Festive, Bright Lights
Amenities:Breakfast, Family-Style, Kid-Friendly, Light Menu, Special Theme
Cuisine:Italian, Mexican
Ambiance:Casual, Family Friendly, Fun
Feature:Entertainment, Healthy Options, Take Out
Reservations Policy:None
Smoking:Special Section
Dress Code:None
Price:$6 - $14
Other Contact Info:Fax: (415) 566-1214
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  1. User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    by Mourgos
    12/29/2008
    I never went into this restaurant with any illusion of authentic Mexican cuisine. However, the tacky yet funky decor really makes this place. The burritos and refried beans were delicious.
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  2. User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    by Aileen B
    07/18/2008
    I haven't been to this restaurant in a while and I don't know why. The food was always fantastic when I went previously, but I can't attest to it at present. One of the cool things about El Toreador is that you're able to wait for your seat at the bar next door, Joxer Daly's. That's a really cool arrangement, especially because the front entryway/foyer of the restaurant is tiny.
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  3. User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    by awful-awful
    01/09/2008
    What a disappointment this birthday meal was! If you are looking for cute decor and dining in a big pinyata, this is your spot. But if you're looking for a good tostada steak salad, forget it. Tons of half cooked onions, overwhelming mounds of tri-colored peppers, iceberg lettuce, overcooked, heavily salted, dry, tough beef which buries an almost invisible amount of cheese, then this is your place. If you want a surly, abrupt waiter, bingo again. Very disappointing and not cheap either. Try Picante in Berkeley if you want great Mexican food, creatively prepared, graciously served, and reasonably priced.
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