El Toro Blanco
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and Serious Eats
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Finally veered away from the amazing Carne Asada Burrito and tried the Huevos Rancheros for brunch. Make sure to avoid waiting for the check and pay with Cover ⚡️💰👌
- Lindsay CMay 5, 2015Delicious, flavorful Mexican cuisine. Be sure to try the guacamole varieties, tacos, ensaladas (great for anyone looking for a healthier option) and specialty margaritas! Brunch is awesome too!
CoverDecember 17, 2013Fun vibe. Share the Queso Fundido & open-faced quesadilla, then order several shrimp & fish tacos. The Chili Rubbed Mango Margarita wins for best drink. Pay with Cover and skip waiting for the check!
Morgan McKeeDecember 10, 2016Shrimp tacos + chorizo burrito. Definitely order the guacamole to start, go small, there was plenty. Tacos a tad spicy, but plenty of meat and sauce. Pro tip: Fill the burrito with the hash browns.
Brittany RodriguezOctober 3, 2016Everything was on point. The chips and fresh guacamole were so addicting and the Tinga de pollo tacos were to die for.
The Corcoran GroupJune 21, 2013Great place for any celebration that calls for a tequila shot, or two, or three. You might also want to order guacamole and short-rib empanadas.
Andy RosenbergMarch 26, 2014Start with the guacamole and then try any of the tacos. I suggest the Cabritos. And don't forget to pay with Cover!
Serious EatsJanuary 27, 2014The happy hour nachos are only available from 3 to 7pm on weeknights, but they are some of the best in town.
Lisa FJanuary 11, 2018Top for mezcal drinks. Mezcal old fashioned with chocolate bitters the best. Wonderful food and service. Faves: Made to order guacamole, Lobster tacos, Lobster and Shrimp ceviches, Grilled octopus
Ing SottAugust 23, 2013There is a $18 lunch special. You get an appetizer and an entree. Get the Sopa de Frijol it's so good and creamy. The chicken tacos are kind of sweet but the fish tacos and al pastor tacos are delish!
Terry YangJune 2, 2014great flavors and execution plus fresh produce = a memorable experience. Definitely try the skirt steak and the tuna ceviche. Portions are not huge but still well worth the money. Def coming back
Auri GhatakFebruary 19, 2016Love the tacos, the guacamole and the plantain in mole sauce side. The churros with the dipping sauces is excellent as well. Good ambiance and friendly service.- CoverMarch 26, 2014Start with the guacamole and split with a group of friends. You can't go wrong with any of the tacos on the menu. Try the Cabritos and pay with Cover!
Time Out New YorkApril 11, 2013Eat this: Guacamole, queso fundido, corn tamale, short-rib empanadas, chipotle shrimp tacos, churros Read more
Justin OrgelAugust 27, 2013Great food (Mango Marg, street corn, chix tacos, skirt steak, ques). Service can be a little "Sloman Shieldy" at times
Hnnssy25March 2, 2013Great service! Amazing food. I had the huevos rancheros verdes for brunch and it was deelish. Richard our server was awesome!
Liz HadawayMarch 23, 2013the children's menu portions are larger and cheaper than the regular menu items. I had tacos, my son had fish sticks [see picture]
@JaumePrimeroOctober 25, 2012The menu is authentic, innovative and I love this area in the West Village. Check out this new restaurant and bar, which incidentally, just opened yesterday!
Wilson ZhouApril 28, 2014The latest venture from John McDonald and Josh Capon, the team behind the crowd-pleasing SoHo establishments Lure Fishbar and Burger & Barrel Winepub. Tampiqueña, Al Pastor, Pollo en Mole Coloradito.
Sit at the guacamole bar if you can. Also the lunch pre-fixe is one of the best deals in town. Don't forget to pay with Cover!
DipikaNovember 12, 2014Get the guacamole!! Yum. And the habanero salsa was just the right type of spicy! Paired with margaritas, you can't go wrong.
Jeremy JacobowitzFebruary 1, 2015Came for brunch and it was fantastic! Def get the plantains and Colorado guac!!
Omi LetiAugust 10, 2014The food is great, the service is great, their margaritas are great... What else you need?
- Nicholas M.July 30, 2017Guacamole with veggie sticks. Get it spicy. Taco selection v good. Al pastor. Chopped salad. street corn side v good.
Matthew SpectorApril 4, 2015Great, spirited fresh Mexican fare. Generous guacamole portions and a solid brunch menu. Al pastor tacos are brilliant.
Great place for kids. You get a delicious adult margarita and they get a kids menu and super kid friendly staff. Josh Capon gets it.
Kayleigh HarringtonAugust 22, 2014Short rib empanadas. Get lots of plates to share and go for brunch if you can.
Jessica NgAugust 2, 2014The guacamole w/ the house-made chips were so good! The tacos were only so-so, but free refills on the chips
Erika Lopez GarciaJanuary 2, 2013Burrito is delicious! The guac is a bit pricey but it's delicious, fresh and done to your preference (e.g. Cilantro, medium, mild, or spicy, etc).
Kaitlin SiemeringSeptember 2, 2015Come at happy hour for high quality drinks and bites (chips, guac, and tacos) at great prices
Julie EschbacherOctober 18, 2013Open faced steak quesadilla is a must! Pay with Cover and you won't complain about the incredibly slow waitstaff.
Adela Garrido EcheverriaJanuary 23, 2014Raspberry sangría very good but small. Good things come in small portions? Ribs empanadas taste good but not authentic, they have BBQ sauce, in a mexican dish and ketchup as dipping sauce? ?!! WTH!- Eileen SuttonApril 26, 2014Loved my mango margarita, and in terms of food the corn tamales and empanadas are really standout.
Andy AmendolaNovember 11, 2012Must have side= Mexican street corn. For entree the skirt steak is so tender and chicken tacos are very flavorful
Rick ValenzuelaJanuary 19, 2013The chicken enchiladas that left the menu at their sister restaurant, Burger & Barrel, made it to this menu. Get it.- Adela Garrido EcheverriaJanuary 26, 2014I Order the fish tacos and they.weren't anything special, the tortilla was falling apart which shouldn't happen. But the raspberry sangria was really good!
Mr Joe LeechOctober 7, 2013Amazing chocolate sauce with the churros not to mention the stunning guacamole and salsas.
Amazing margaritas, tequilas, and the chicken tamales are the best
MichelleNovember 29, 2012The tacos are perfect for lunch. Great food and great service. Will definitely be back!- Here's your evening: the El Toro Margarita, chips and guac, then the Cabrito tacos. Do it.
queso! or the cheeses crisp. don't miss the sangre de toro- like a negroni with mezcal.
Nick AndlingerJanuary 20, 2017Really disappointed. I rarely leave poor reviews but this place is really not good. Drinks and food were pretty terrible. We were expecting more since Bowery meat co and lure are run by the same group
Minyi ShihMarch 14, 2013Snapper ceviche is very flavorful. The spicy margarita isn't so spicy but fun to drink. Yay!
Chris KonecnyFebruary 12, 2015This is pretty good Mexican food and I really enjoyed my meal. That said there are better places in NYC.
melissa HochmanJune 28, 2013Sit outside with a mango marg, lobster cerviche, chicken tacos, pork empanadas and guac!
Such a fan of the tacos here drinks aren't my favorite though
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El Toro Blanco bets on a trifecta of 100-plus tequila selections, a Mexican menu that sees traditional dishes, and a fashionable ambience.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 645-0193
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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