Mexican restaurants

El Torito Restaurant

4.4 151 reviews 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM 1308 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130, United States

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El Torito Restaurant in New Braunfels, TX, has swiftly gained a reputation as a must-visit for Mexican cuisine lovers. Renowned for its Birria Tacos, first-time guests often find themselves enamored by the explosive flavors and generous portions. Customer Scott Bleau exclaimed, “Wow!” in his praise of these tacos, highlighting their rich taste. Similarly, Lexie Bleau noted the surprising quantity of beef in the accompanying au jus, pointing to an experience that is not only satisfying but impressive. While the wait time can reach around 20 minutes, patrons like Julian Zazueta assure that the quality of food makes it worth it. The restaurant’s commitment to cleanliness and friendly service has also garnered acclaim, with Eric Reeves mentioning the efficiency in serving breakfast tacos despite a slight language barrier. Additionally, the environment is welcoming and the prices reasonable, making it accessible for various diners. Jesi Lindeman appreciated the quality of the tortillas, integral to authentic Mexican dining. El Torito Restaurant stands out not just for its food but as a community favorite. Whether you’re indulging in their signature tacos or enjoying a refreshing strawberry lemonade, prepare to be impressed and left craving for more.

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Service options

Drive-through
Takeout
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Delivery

Highlights

Fast service
Serves local specialty

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Restroom

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Casual
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Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with El Torito Restaurant before visiting.

Reviews for El Torito Restaurant

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Based on 151 reviews

El Torito Restaurant in New Braunfels is widely praised for its delicious Mexican cuisine, particularly the standout Birria tacos and fresh tortillas. Reviewers frequently highlight the rich flavors and authentic preparation, making it a favorite dining spot. The restaurant is noted for its clean environment and friendly staff, although a minor language barrier has been mentioned without impacting the overall positive experience. Service speed receives mixed feedback, with some guests appreciating quick breakfast options and others noting a moderate wait time that is considered worthwhile given the food quality. Affordable pricing and attentive service contribute to its strong local reputation, with many customers expressing intentions to return and recommend it to others.

Scott Bleau

Jun 25, 2025

First time here, so good. We had the Birria Tacos. Just say Wow!

Julian Zazueta

Jun 20, 2025

Overall extremely great place! It does take atleast 20 mins for your food but IT IS WORTH IT! I love this place, I definaltly will recommend it to other people. Pretty good place with prices and affordable for many people. However my one complaint here is that for the strawberry lemonade, the small strawberry chunks are too big and often get stuck in the straw. However I can't really complain though because how are they supposed to know how it fits? Anyways definaltly recommend, will come back, great Birria Tacos.

Jesi Lindeman

Jun 16, 2025

This is one of our favorites. The food is amazing! The tortillas are the best! Super clean, super nice!

Eric Reeves

Jun 10, 2025

Super fast and great food. Fastest breakfast tacos ever served! Slight language barrier, but we worked through it with no issues. Everything was awesome and we'll definitely be back!

Lexie Bleau

May 05, 2025

Came for the Birria tacos and they did not disappoint! At first I saw it was only 2 tacos and thought it wouldn’t be enough, but then they give you this large bowl of au jus full with big chunks of beef! So much flavor! It was just enough food. We will definitely be back for these again.

Alfa Hernandez

Apr 18, 2025

Great taste! Definitely will return. Clean, friendly and great authentic Mexican taste.

Vicky Torres

Apr 12, 2025

I'm obsessed with this place I love everything I try. If you are looking for 100% authentic Mexican food this is your spot!! Pic: Huaraches de carne desebrada roja.

Nelson Avila

Apr 12, 2025

My mother treated me to breakfast about 10 days ago and I have to say that we really enjoyed our food. The dishes looked and tasted great. The coffee was really nice...it had cinnamon brewed into the coffee and that was a nice touch. I won't discount the reviews of others, but our experience was very nice. I've included photos of the dishes we ordered to try out (plenty was taken home for later snacking). We will definitely be visiting El Torito again.