El Toro Blanco
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Serious Eats recommend this place
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Such a fan of the tacos here drinks aren't my favorite though
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!
Minyi ShihMarch 14, 2013Snapper ceviche is very flavorful. The spicy margarita isn't so spicy but fun to drink. Yay!
Lovely G.August 12, 2014If you love Mexican food this is the place for you. The guacamole and chops were freshly made. There's nothing about this place I didn't love.
Chris KonecnyFebruary 12, 2015This is pretty good Mexican food and I really enjoyed my meal. That said there are better places in NYC.
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
Sean WilkinsAugust 16, 2014Only been here for happy hour, but it's a good deal for both snacks and cocktails.
The Most Interesting Man in the WorldMay 9, 2014Never speak of El Toro Blanco. Unless of course you’re talking about my 17lb Chinchilla of the same name. Everyone loves hearing about his hijinks.
Sarah LambertJanuary 9, 2013Yum! Especially guac, queso fundido, chopped salad, and shrimp tacos. Ok everything I ate
LukeFebruary 20, 2016Not the quality of seafood you'd expect from the people behind Lure. Exactly the price to quality ratio of Mexican food you'd expect from Manhattan
ThomasMarch 11, 2018Doesn't have tamales despite all the reviews, waitress looked at us like we were insane. Chips, small guac, two margaritas, two unremarkable tacos and two okay enchiladas should not cost $102.- Adela Garrido EcheverriaJanuary 23, 2014The fish taco were ok. But the tortilla was falling apart, no the way it suppose to be. The habanero sauce with pumpkin seeds delicious but hot.
Taco AficionadoMay 28, 2013Rename it el toro blando b/c the food is meh. Better options in this neighborhood so dont stay if you can find an escape hatch. If you have to stay, try la diabla salsa.
AllieJanuary 14, 2013Lobster ceviche was good - otherwise largely undeserving of the hype. Food is mediocre; service blasé. Empellon is a better bet in the neighborhood.
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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
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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Joanne - 8.8
"The traditional house margarita is fantastic!"
Craig Axtell - 8.6
"Delicious, cute and inexpensive restaurant serving Cemitas (try the Chorizo), Tortas (taste the Chivo Enchilado) and Tacos (yummy Cecina and Lengua)."
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