El Torito

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  its changed names to mariachi grill, but the food is still average.  salsa was bland, and here's another "mexican" restaurant opening cans and using pot roast for fajita meat..

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  Posted on 08.17.13 Walt D.

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  We stopped at the Best Western right next door for the night and the front desk girl
  Directed us to El Torito. I walked over and went inside to place a to go order.
  Was warmly greeted immediately. Waiter recommended a few things
  And then took my order. At the last second, I decided to add the flan to my order.
  Sure glad I did. It was the best flan I ever had anywhere ever- and I've tried
  A lot of flan! Even went to a place in Manitou springs, Colorado twice in two years on two separate visits to Colorado just to have that flan and now this one beats it!!
  The meals were also good. Had chicken, steak and shrimp fajita which was awesome.  Only thing that could have been better was if it had more chicken and less beef, but that's no complaint because the beef was excellent too. I just prefer more chicken that's all. The guacamole was excellent. Creamy, fresh. My husband had a taco salad. He would have like some olives and onions in it, but it came with none.
  The only thing slightly negative was his salad only had 1 slice of tomato, but he really  liked the beef. The service was very fast. And they didnt forget anything. Silverware, condiments, etc. I would definitely come here again on my next trip to Texas. Food was 4 stars and dessert was 5 stars.

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  Posted on 05.01.13 Christine P.

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  Was recommended to me by staff as the best restaurant in town. I believe it probably is. Lonoke is dry, which is something infuriating to someone who has just driven 11 hours straight and really would like a beer or a glass of wine. Nope. Not an option. You get water, tea, and soda at El Torito. Amazing.
  Walked in and saw most diners were (a) severely obese, and (b) gringos. Looked at the menu and saw why: massive Tex Mex inspired "combo plates." Oink.
  Three stars all for the waiter who graciously made me relatively authentic grilled chicken tacos--soft corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, and salsa. I was very happy for that.

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  Posted on 01.07.13 Alex P.

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  Great food and great atmosphere!  Very bright and colorful and a great waitstaff that you will even hear signing in the kitchen.  We stopped at this place while we were passing through and I wish it was closer because it is great!

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  Posted on 09.13.12 C R.

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  Good food and friendly staff. Definitely improved my Spanish eating there...

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  Posted on 09.07.12 Tim H.

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  Stopped in on a trip toward Memphis.  Food was surprisingly good, staff was great.  By far the best food I've found in Lonoke.

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  Posted on 08.07.12 A G.

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  Very clean and brightly decorated local restaurant. I had a chicken enchilada special and it was hot a very tasty. Good serve too.

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  Posted on 07.03.12 Peter G.

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  Amazing friendly service. Fresh authentic Mexican food.  What else could you ask for?  Oh, very clean and reasonable prices. We had steak and chicken quesadilla and green chile enchiladas. My son said "I could eat a truckload of that rice!". I agree with him :)
  Would eat here again!  Wonderful waitstaff!!

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  Posted on 03.17.12 Caryl R.

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