08/25/08

Good size servings

by SandraRedmond

Good mexican food. Good size portions. Friendly environment and wait staff is quick and attentive. Enjoy!

• Pros: Serving Size
• Cons: None

08/07/08

Typical americanized Mexican food

by bben

I'm going to have to call foul on the reviews calling this place "authentic". The dishes are typical Americanized Mexican food, similar to what you'd find in any chain restaurant like Azteca (giant plates of refried beans, rice and a cheese smothered main item). Very average to a little sub-average when I ate there over lunch. Service was good though.

04/08/08

BEST MEXICAN FOOD on Eastside

by frnklymydear

KFWard... these guys would never scam you. Ive been going here for years and not only are their staff friendly and by far the best, they are all family and love their job. My family has recommended this place since the 80's to every friend we know in the area and it's become everyone's favorite place to dine and im suprised if I dont see someone I know there. You go there once, and you will be back and become a regular, the food is addictive. They have great prices, the best mexican food on the Eastside, and the staff is excellent!

• Pros: Great prices, awesome menu, friendly staff, the best margaritas and a great time!
• Cons: Sometimes parking lot is hectic on weekends

03/29/08

Worst service and a debit card scam to boot!

by KFWARD

Meanest service I've ever experienced; avoid avoid avoid. This place will also scam you as I paid with debit card and the amount they transmitted to my bank was more than the total on the slip I signed. AVOID!

03/26/08

Good food, bad service

by tonyb43

The food here is good. Try some of the specialties. They can be tasty. The biggest for me issue is the long time waiter at lunch time. He's an unpleasant person. Whenever I've been in there, he's either condescendingly over-familiar, or it's like he's doing you a favor by waiting on your table. Sorry if you hate your job, dude. Go find a new one if you don't like it so much.

• Pros: Food
• Cons: Service

11/02/07

Authentic Mexican

by robyntrapp

We visited this restaurant for lunch. Wow! The food was deliciosio! We had queso fundido (cheese dip with chorizo) for appetizer. I had huevos rancheros and my boyfriend had taco and tamale combination. Everything was excellent! The salsa and chips are homemade. The chips are thick so they hold up to dipping. Yummm! The wait staff was attentive but not hovering. Wayne gave great service. Don't miss this gem in downtown Redmond! Muy bueno! Note: It does get busy (we noted at lunch) and we beat the rush by mere minutes. So, if you go, go early or be ready to wait - it's worth it!

• Pros: Excellent food and service
• Cons: None

06/22/07

The Best Mexican Food I've found in WA!

by andrachel

I've been here a handful of times over the last few years, they remodeled in the last year or so and the interior is MUCH better looking. It's a smaller place, and there is a very small parking lot behind the restaurant, so it can be tight - but they literally have the BEST food around. I sometimes want substitues on combo dinners (like taco instead of burrito) and there is never a problem. The wait staff is always nice and accomodating. I love their chicken chimichangas, I've never had bad food here - their taste and quality is always top notch. I haven't been here for about 6 months since I moved to the South End, but I crave their food frequently!! They have great margaritas here also! It's a family friendly restaurant - and I recommend it to anyone! It can be loud at times due to it being busy EVERY time I've been there, so I recommend the bar if you want it more quiet.

• Pros: Excellent Food & Drink for Great Prices!
• Cons: parking, busy/noisy

03/02/07

Another gem in Redmond

by darxpryte

Coming from California I've had my share of good Mexican food. El Toreador is a welcome surprise after going to places like Azteca. The food there is consistantly really good. I've tried a number of their items and haven't been disappointed with any and I've yet to have bad service as well. It's a fun place to go if you want to avoid the big chains and try something unique.

• Pros: great food, decent mararitas, wonderful service
• Cons: sometimes a wait on busier days

10/30/06

Best Family Mexican Restaurant in the Seattle Area

by trucktruck

All of the food here is great an consistent. The chips and salsa are great and not the same old stuff that you get at other sit down Mexican restaurants. The prices here are also very cheap considering how great the food is. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good Mexican food!

• Pros: Great Food, Reasonale Prices
• Cons: Not as homey since the remodel

10/03/06

Best Authentic Mexican Food

by tinatina18

Mexican Food simply doesn't get any better than this. A few favorites? The pork burrito, chicken chimichanga, or any of the seafood dishes. This is one place you can count on a savory, authentic dish where no corners are cut. The staff is friendly (especially Mark), the margaritas are great and the ambience is perfect. Get there early because the great food isn't a kept secret :) Cheers!

• Pros: The FOOD, fast and friendly service and delicious Margaritas!