El Toro Loco

It’s been years since I have been to el toro loco. The location has moved to a corner bigger lot with front door parking available which is a plus. The food is good and it’s not that expensive and their portions are what my husband would call “decent size”. I ordered the jalea large to share and we each orders lomo saltado , Bistec a lo Pobre and a chicken dish that looks like a stew. We also ordered half pitcher of sangria which wasn’t as strong a Puerto 27 or Limon . However, we ordered a pisco sour and just mixed it with the sangria and boy, it was a lot better. Would we come back? Definitely but make sure you are very hungry. Big portions. Updated: 08/31/2025 Felt like having Peruvian slash Mexican. Of course, it was the weekend, and they had music for us to enjoy, of course , with

Running errands and usually go to the Mexican place on the same street. Owner here was nice. Ordered empanada. They were $8.95 when they came out it was 4 tiny pieces. I know he s a small business so I didn’t return it. He should have pictures or specified . Not going to repeat. Actually had to go home and make lunch. Staying with the Mexican place from now on. Mr. Owner ; I would like to clarify with all respect,; I was on an errand and stopped by to get something quick. It’s not about being on a budget. I assure you sir, I can easily purchase the building your business is in and be your landlord. Usually when a stranger walks into a restaurant the owner or employee lets them know if there are any specials etc. I think you are man of common sense. Why would you think 4 tiny empanadas w

I’m exploring the SF / West Coast and ran into this wonderful restaurant. Live music from 2 locals playing a clarinet, trumpet, xylophone and a keyboard. The keyboardist had the easier job!! The Chicharron de Pescado was fantastic, simple and delicious. I also had the empanada and initially wasn’t a fan but when it cooled down; the flavor of the chicken was on point. Definitely would stop here again.

Lots of delicious options and they have good lunch specials too. Good, friendly service. Always great to visit family-owned and family-run businesses.

I had the Lomo Saltado was disappointed with this dish because it was overwhelmingly salty and lacked depth. It tasted like it relied too heavily on regular soy sauce without balancing it with acidity or fresher ingredients. A more traditional approach would use low-sodium soy, a touch of vinegar to cut the salt, proper garlic and pepper flavor, and vegetables that still have texture. Instead, everything was buried under a salty sauce, losing the brightness and balance that this dish should have.