Great food, awesome service. They are in the process of redecorating. Would return in a heartbeat because of the food and service. It appears this place is a favorite of the locals.

Great food and salsa in Henderson. Just another hidden gem! Local's favorite Staff is awesome always

I have a deep appreciation for El Torito in Henderson! The food consistently delights with its delicious flavors and generous portions that never fail to satisfy. The service is attentive, adding to a positive experience. Whether you're savoring their flavorful tacos, indulging in mouthwatering enchiladas, or exploring their other top dishes, every visit promises a delightful experience. The cozy and inviting ambiance makes it ideal for both casual dinners and special occasions. I highly recommend El Torito for anyone seeking authentic Mexican cuisine served with warmth and excellence! An added bonus is the incredible value--you get substantial portions that make dining with friends budget-friendly and stress-free.

My husband and I tried EL Torito Cafe for lunch. It is located on Boulder Highway. The restaurant has been around for 59 years. It's a mainstay, where regulars and newcomers come together for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. I've seen EL Torito via commercials with the Harris and Harris father and son law firm. The food looked appetizing. We enjoyed our lunch. My husband ate breakfast and I had the tacos with rice and beans. The food was outstanding. The tacos are the best I've ever eaten in my 58 years on this planet. We will be back to try more of their delicious food. The service is great and the restaurant is comfortable. I recommend trying them out if you're looking for a good meal.

Wow - such an interesting experience going there last night (on Good Friday). My family went on a whim when we stumbled across this from reading other Yelp! reviews and I liked that it seemed to lean into New Mexico styled Mexican food. Arriving to see it first hand, and driving down the "so worn it's almost a dirt road" paved driveway, it's charm is absolutely helped by it's hole-in-the-wall out of the 60's look. Granted, El Torito Cafe will celebrate it's 50th anniversary in 2025, but the structure has this great older "look", kind of like if you built a restaurant from the rectangular cinder-block old snack bars that you used to see at an old-timey Drive-In Movie theater. This is not a bad thing mind you...it's almost straight out what you'd expect to see in a real life version of Radiator Springs from Cars! The interior doesn't disappoint either, well worn naugahyde semi-circle red booths along with a number of tables let you know that they haven't replaced what works (and perhaps that keeps their prices reasonable). Shabby chic! Nothing dirty or untoward mind you - just, well, lived in! Starting out with Chips and Salsa, I'm definitely that C&S fiend that eats way too much and forgets to make room for dinner but no regrets ..they were on point. Tasty salsa served in a large vessel that you don't have to ask to get refilled every ten chips (I'm looking at you Casa Don Juan) and chips that have that tiniest bit of softness when you bite to remind you that they're homemade. Lovely - and before we could finish the basket, our server was already refreshing both for us. Nicely done and thoughtful! Onto the meals, my daughter who just wanted a bean and cheese burrito was thrilled to know that when El Torito does it smothered in Red Sauce, she could choose Mild, Regular, or Hot red sauce. That's awesome and she went for the Hot. She was beyond happy with the end result. I tried the sauce as well and it wasn't like blow-your-head-off hot for the sake of being hot but rather, a nice slow building hot that was really just nice and flavorful and not overly crazy or gimmicky. My wife had the shredded beef chimi with regular red, and given the New Mexico way of doing things, lots of orange cheese melted everywhere. Yum. You would never outwardly know the burrito had been fried with all the sauce and cheese, but she noted you get that nice crunch underneath and the beef was a bit crisped while still being moist and flavorful instead of dry or tough. I had the Green Chile Pork burrito and it came as you see in my pic, with some spiciness to it but nothing overwhelming and I loved how you got actual diced Hatch green chile in and around the burrito. The pork was shredded and lean...nothing where you take a bite and you get something rubbery or a "bad piece" that turns you off. Just deliciousness and as they recommend it as one of their specialties, I would do the same if you prefer green over red. Rice was completely floof, and you always want floof rice so good on them. The beans were tasty as well. A+ on the rice and beans we all had. So - food was good...prices were extremely reasonable and there was character to this old place for days. What else can be said? Service. None of this matters if service is lacking. Let me share a quick anecdote. Again, we were there on Good Friday, got there at 7pm and they closed at 8pm. Meals took a while to make (not lightning fast or alarmingly slow- just a normal unrushed pace and that's perfectly fine as we were thoroughly enjoying eating our weight in chips and salsa). Point being, we were finishing a bit after 8pm. At 7:55pm, a group of at least 8 people came in asking to be seated. 5 minutes before closing (!) and I'm sure the kitchen would have liked to close up but the staff completely welcomed them in like family, no attitude, no worries, just seemingly totally happy to provide food for them. It made an impression on OUR family as we witnessed this. We thought, what an amazing way to treat their customers and I think that speaks volumes about this business and why we will definitely be coming back. True 5 stars (at least) for this first visit to a wonderful family owned restaurant. Thanks!