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When it comes to Southwest Mexican cuisine, there is only one place in Sarasota that creates a one-of-a-kind dining experience that keeps visitors and locals coming back for more. Family owned and operated, El Toro Bravo combines fresh, flavorful food along with honest prices and outstanding service. Established locally in 2005, this small business has been recognized with awards and recognition as a top Mexican eatery known for southwest specialties like chile rellenos and chile Colorado. Currently offering daily lunch specials as well as 31 tequilas for your choice of a custom margarita! 2020-21 has been a challenge. Due to the current staffing shortage we have had to reduce some menu items.
PRICE RANGE
$8 - $18
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Mexican, Southwestern, Spanish
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

The service is attentive without being annoying. Staff is friendly. The food is delicious. We come here every year and it’s always consistently good.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed February 10, 2024 via mobile

We had our fantasy football championship dinner at El Toro Bravo. We were given their private room for the event since we had 10 attendees. The appetizers were absolutely amazing. The jalapeño poppers were delicious and the sauce with it was superb. It was probably...enough food for the evening but we didn’t stop there. The majority of the group ordered an assortment of fajitas and some of their specialties plates. The fajitas was all came out sizzling and the smell was quite possibly sent from the heavens above. They just happened to have trivia that evening. We decided to play and basically smoked the regulars with our knowledge. We don’t just play fantasy football and eat SW Mexican food we actually are quite intelligent. During the meals we sampled tequilas since we knew dessert was out of the questions for the evening’s festivities. The appetizers were 10/10 The tequilas were 10/10 The dinners were 10/10 The atmosphere was 10/10 The trivia was 10/10 The server Dani wqs 10/10 The manager Cheryl came in and checked on the progress through out the evening. If you’re visiting Sarasota or live there this is a must place to come in for evening.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed January 29, 2024

We brought our grandson here to celebrate his birthday and this place was Amazing!! The staff went above and beyond on the dessert!! Food was absolutely delicious and presentation was spot on. Recommend 💯

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 27, 2024 via mobile

Excellent Mexican lunch experience. We ordered the Friday special which was two fajitas for $30. We both ate our fill and took most of it home. The salsa is delicious. The fajitas were served hot and sizzling. They were served with a delicious chopped topping...on the side with cilantro peppers and onions. We’ll be back!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 3, 2024 via mobile

We try to come here every time we are in Siesta Key, and it never disappoints. It is a quick drive from the condo we stay at and can be found in an unassuming strip mall on Clarke Road. The chips, salsa, fajitas and tacos...are all outstanding. You can always count on El Toro Bravo for a great authentic Mexican meal for a reasonable price. I definitely recommend this place!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed December 15, 2023

El Toro Bravo has been my favorite southwestern restaurant in Sarasota, so we were disappointed to learn that it had recently been sold. No problem, the new owner was a long time employee and it was the same El Toro Bravo as before. The menu,...prices and, most importantly, the quality was unchanged.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed October 28, 2023

Best mexican in town...we frequent quite regularly and absolutely love the food, the atmosphere, and the people could not be friendlier!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed October 28, 2023

Delicious authentic Mexican. I went with chicken tacos and the portion was generous, I had lunch for the next day. Also had a draft beer and I think it was the coldest beer in town. I hear they have trivia night, we’ll be checking that...out for sureMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed October 28, 2023

The service was top-notch the entire family enjoyed everything We ordered from our appetizers, queso dip to the enchilada plates

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 25, 2023 via mobile

Spot on Mexican restaurant. Food is delicious and consistent. Staff is friendly. Drinks are stiff. Prices are reasonable. This will satisfy anyone’s Mexican craving. You will leave stuffed and satisfied.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 25, 2023

Hands down the best Mexican food in town. We drive up from Venice to go here. Whenever we have family or friends visiting, we go to El Toro. No reason to go anywhere else. Great food, great drinks, friendly staff!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed October 25, 2023 via mobile

El Toro Bravo is my favorite Mexican restaurant. The best salsa I’ve ever had. Love their Taco Tuesdays and my girlfriend absolutely loves their margaritas. I’m a regular and always love to go. The staff is awesome. Wonderful people. And it’s always good to see...other regulars too. The El Toro Club. :)More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 25, 2023

#1 Mexican restaurant in Sarasota, great service, reasonable prices, Margaritas are exceptional, loved the fajitas ( steak, chicken or both) special burrito and taco salad where all enjoyed, recommend highly

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 25, 2023

We had never been there before and so delighted we went. The food and atmosphere was great. We will be sure to go again!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed October 25, 2023

Excellent service and menu choices! Love this place! Highly recommend! I found the staff to be friendly and the food is delicious!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Yes, El Toro Bravo offers takeout services.

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El Toro Bravo is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4