El Toro Bravo 2720 Stickney Point Road Sarasota, FL 34231 Phone: 941-924-0006

7.8	Food Presentation Decor Service Value 8 7 6 8 10

Una familia orientó el restaurante que servía el alimento mexicano verdadero…A family oriented restaurant serving real Mexican food!

This was our 2nd visit to El Toro Bravo and like many things in life, it was better than the first. The staff friendly and customer focused. The food pleasingly spicy, fresh, and well apportioned.

We were a group of six, so reservations were needed; especially in season. Upon arriving we were immediately seated; chips and salsa were ready for us at the table. The menu is extensive yet manageable being divided into specialty sections: Southwest Mexican, New Mexican, Mexican, and American. There is also a children’s menu.

Our meals include the following:

Chimichanga:  (non-fried) A flour tortilla with refried beans & ground beef, topped with melted cheddar cheese, green chile sauce, guacamole, sour cream, and served with salad.  $8.95
Chalupa Plate:  2 crisp tortillas with refried beans, beef or chicken (we choose beef) with cheese, guacamole, served with a blanket of lettuce, tomatoes, and 4 cheeses.
Acapulco:  Rolled enchilada, beef, chicken or cheese, (we had chicken), red or green chile sauce $9.50
Veracruz: The same as the Acapulco with an additional enchilada. $10.50

With the proliferation of Mexican chain restaurants, finding authentic, homemade Mexican food is a rarity. El Toro Bravo is the real deal!

How does one enhance quality food? At El Toro Bravo the answer to the question is add a friendly staff. Although it was a busy night, Chef Ruben’s presence was felt in the dining room. Occasionally leaving the kitchen, Ruben would greet his customers and make everyone feel welcome and right at home. Su casa es tu casa. His house is your house. He even suggested we save room for a special complimentary dessert, “The Tree of Life.” A Mexican version of an apple crumb served on a plate with a sauce designed apple tree.

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Insider Tips If you like the home made salsa, (we did) El Toro Bravo sells a take home pint for $4.00.

Categories: Mexican
Styles: Casual, Family, Frugal Dining, Lunch

URL: http://www.torobravoclub.com/

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