El Torero Mexican Dining and Cantina

Valley Springs, CA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Valley Springs
#6
of 24 restaurants
City Percentile
61%
rating percentile
Address
El Torero Mexican Dining and Cantina, 2869 W Hwy 12, Valley Springs, CA 95252
Phone
(209) 772-8995
Website
eltorerojackson.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

El Torero Mexican Dining and Cantina is a restaurant located in Valley Springs, CA. It is one of 24 restaurants listed in Valley Springs. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Valley Springs city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #6 of 24 restaurants in Valley Springs. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 ChickensForEggs · Oct 2024

Was hoping for the best after the restaurant had recently changed hands! Unfortunately, we are sad to say that the food really has not improved. Best part of the meal : the gravy with cheese and homemade flour chips were excellent (although the first basket of chips was over cooked). The #27 meal was lacking in taste (chilli Ren & cheese enchilada) along with the beans and rice. Hardly any flavor, beans were the worst I've tasted. The best part of the plate was the green gravy. As for the fajitas, the meat was not marinated and not even sliced throughly - just sloppy. Service was friendly and helpful, but at times slow; even though we were only there with one other table - it took a long time to order. Had to ask for two items that never arrived. Will we be back? Unfortunately, no. There

★★★★★ 5.0 Sarah Lakin · Jun 2024

Absolutely love El Toreo! Can eat here everyday for a week! Margaritas are soooo good! And my go to every time for the past 6 years is Vallarta with no sour cream. When I went into labor with my son I asked my mom to drive 40 min to get me a burrito before I had him 😂 absolutely love the staff and they are practically family now! Also absolutely love the homemade chips and salsa! Sooo good!

★★★★★ 5.0 lisa virgin · Dec 2025

The homemade tortilla chips were delicious and crispy. We all had excellent food. The service was good and friendly

★★★★☆ 4.0 Eric Feick · Feb 2026

Finally got to come here, and glad we did. Food is good, comes quickly and the service is friendly and good. Will be back.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Gurpinder Virk · Sep 2025

Had a quick bite to eat with the family, staff was super accommodating and pleasant, went above and beyond locating a football game for me to watch. The food was good not blow you away with flavors but good.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Fireplace ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurant

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