El Torero 2

Definitely the best Mexican food I've tasted in Calaveras County.  I would drive an hour for one of their margaritas - seriously big enough to share with a friend! I love how it's out in the middle of nowhere, too.  Means you can pretty much always get a table any time. The bar's cafe tables are the place to sit - totally different feel from the rest of the dining areas; more like a sports bar in there with all the TVs (although one time we took the kids there and got to watch the entire Simpsons Movie on the big screen over the fireplace!). The fajitas are fabulous, & the chili verde was delish!  & the fact that it's family-owned and operated means that all the employees have a stake in the restaurant's success - and it shows!  :)

The restaurant was clean, the service was good, just not excited about the food.  Everything tasted bland and just OK.

The bar looked pretty decent and could be a nice draw for this place.

This will most likely be our last visit here.

Mainstream dishes were quite good, fresh warm fluffy chips a plus. Burritos, tacos, rice, quesadilla all very good. A calamari steak dish smothered with sauces was a Miss--sauces ok, but Calamari tasted stale, frozen; should be avoided, though they get credit for trying variety. Wood burning fireplace in adjacent bar gives homey touch and fragrance. Will try again, sans calamari!!