El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill

4.6 ( 108 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
4521 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States
+1 515-381-0113

El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill is a delightful gem located at 4521 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA. Customers rave about the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and attentive service, which makes it perfect for both casual dining and business meetings. The standout dishes include the fajitas, praised for their flavor and portion size, especially during the enticing happy hour. Patrons have expressed their love for freshly served chips and salsa that arrive promptly upon sitting, setting a welcoming tone right from the start.

Reviewers consistently highlight the authenticity of the cuisine, mentioning the unparalleled tamales and generous servings of carnitas accompanied by beans, rice, and a fresh salad. The friendly staff, particularly a server named Raymundo, has been recognized for their promptness and willingness to accommodate diners’ needs, further enhancing the overall experience.

Prices at El Toreado are reasonable, offering great value for large portion sizes, making it an ideal spot for families and groups. Overall, if you seek genuine Mexican fare in a welcoming environment, El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill is undoubtedly worth a visit.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Kerbside pickup
    • Delivery
    • Drive-through
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
    • Great beer selection
    • Great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Comfort food
    • Food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Groups
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking

Reviews For El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill

Margaret Kenealy
Jul 1,2025
Had absolutely amazing fajitas during their happy hour! Service was kind and very attentive but not invasive! Able to have a very nice business meeting while eating out chips and meal.
Theresa Chmiel
May 23,2025
Genuinely the best Mexican restaurant I’ve eaten at. I think we got chips and salsa before we fully sat down. The staff was so welcoming and friendly and the tamales were truly the best I’ve ever tasted.
Georgel Olenici
May 15,2025
Reasonable price for large size plate,excellent taste friendly server even late close to closing time,got extra tortilla in no time. we must go back
jaime ayala
May 13,2025
I had the carnitas plate, the plate was well served plenty of carnitas, beans, rice and salad. And with the great and prompt customer service of Raymundo and staff anything I could of thought of needing was there quick. Highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Mexican food.
Josh Edson Henderson
May 13,2025
This place is a sleeper...great food and service..I think this is a 2nd location the other is in wdsm...service was fast food was hot and great ...on a few occasions at the wdsm location I have received comp drinks ...
Karen D
May 7,2025
We stopped in for lunch and it was great! We also tried their house margaritas that were very good too. The young man that was there gave us 3 ladies excellent service. We will be back, thank you!
Kelli
May 2,2025
The staff is very welcoming. The service and food were impeccable. I loved their grilled chicken. They have excellent daily specials, including happy hour.
Melissa
Apr 30,2025
Absolutely amazing service!! Very, very friendly. The food was great as well. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone. We had steak burritos, steak fajitas, and El Patron. All dishes were cooked to perfection. And did I mention the fast and extremely friendly service? We will definitely be back soon.

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