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Welcome to El Torito Mexican Grill
El Torito Mexican Grill, located in Mt Vernon, IL, is a must-visit for those craving authentic Mexican cuisine. With a diverse menu including desserts, seafood, and classic Mexican dishes, this restaurant caters to all taste preferences. Guests can enjoy the convenience of reservations, delivery, and takeout, along with a full bar and outdoor seating options. The reviews rave about the excellent food quality and attentive service, making it a standout dining experience. From the flavorful hot sauces to the mouthwatering entrees like Chipotle enchiladas and Caribe shrimp, El Torito Mexican Grill offers a true taste of Mexico right in the heart of Illinois.
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El Torito Mexican Grill
El Torito Mexican Grill, located in Mt Vernon, IL, is a hidden gem that offers a mix of desserts, seafood, and authentic Mexican cuisine. This vibrant restaurant caters to all your needs with its variety of utilities such as reservations, delivery, takeout, and even offers catering services. The ambiance is casual yet inviting, making it a perfect spot for families, friends, or even a date night.
What sets El Torito apart is not just the delicious food, but also the exceptional service provided by their attentive staff. Customers rave about the speedy service and the friendly waiters who make dining here a memorable experience. From free chips and salsa with a great hot sauce selection to refreshing drinks and mouthwatering dishes like Chipotle enchiladas and Chirizzopollo, El Torito Mexican Grill exceeds expectations.
The reviews speak for themselves, with patrons praising the welcoming atmosphere and the delicious Mexican dishes that transport them back to their favorite authentic eateries. Whether you're a local or just passing through on a road trip, El Torito is a must-try for anyone craving flavorful Mexican cuisine. So, next time you're in the area, make sure to stop by El Torito Mexican Grill for a truly satisfying dining experience.
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“ Excellent food, great service. Israel was our waiter and was fabulous. We were on our trip from Michigan to Texas. ”
“ Excellent food with a great hot sauce selection. El Yucateco and Cholula plus free chips and salsa. Service was extremely fast ”
“ We had a wonderful time at Agave this afternoon. Juan immediately greeted us at our table and had drinks quickly. I thought I ordered a peach margarita, but received a pitcher of really good lime margaritas. My spouse had a cold mugged Modelo (and helped me drink the pitcher). I had the Chipotle enchiladas and my wife had Chirizzopollo, both were terrific. The refried beans and the Mexican potatoes were unbelievable. Juan was very attentive, delivering great service. The restaurant was very inviting and a relaxing atmosphere. ”
“ Love the place, the ambiance, our server Alejandro was amazing. Thumbs up to this place. The drinks were delicious. Totally recommend ”
“ This place pleasantly surprised us! We needed a place to eat on the road that was by the highway. We looked up places right after Belleville IL all the way to Mt. Vernon IL. We didn't want junk/ fast food, or anything heavy. This place stood out to us. BUT we are picky about Mexican food, being from California and New York (real authentic Mexican food all around/ high standards). The outside looked a little rundown, but unique at the same time. Inside is beautiful! They did a nice job of making it cozy, colorful, well presented, with authentic Mexican decorations, and pictures on the wall, nice wooden booths, authentic music playing, etc. It looked very clean, and well kept. It was refreshing to see a lot of Mexicans working there and eating there-- in hopes that the food would be more authentic, and it was! Drinks were brought out quickly, then our server came, brought chips and fresh salsa. The salsa was homemade and very flavorful! We ordered the fajitas Agave to share - chicken, beef, shrimp mix. It comes with grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes- yum! All very flavorful and fresh. It comes with a side plate of rice and beans (the traditional Mexican rice and refried beans- but I saw later you could also order their black beans), pico de Gallo, guacamole, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and tortillas. We chose corn tortillas and they were fresh and tasty. The green hot sauce on the table was good and added a good kick! My son ordered the kids meal chicken tenders, side rice and beans. But they had fries, and other things available, as well as Mexican food kids meals. Food came out quickly! And it was so fresh. They weren't too busy since it was 1:30p (new years eve). They didn't have horchata, which I expected, since usually only the taquerias do. But I did see they had an extensive drink menu of alcoholic beverages, like Micheladas, tequila drinks, creative Mexican themed drinks, etc and a full bar. I noticed they have a large menu of vegetarian items and veggie skillets. Creative ones, that I know many vegetarians would appreciated -- since I was vegetarian for 19 years (no longer but still enjoy it and appreciate when I see it, especially in small towns.) The bathroom was clean, service great, nice music, nice host, and we were able to get in and out quickly, to get back on the road- appreciated! Definitely worth the stop! Seems like a great family spot, or hang out after work. Thanks for filling our bellies, Agave! ”
