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Fresh to Order Since 1990
Patty and John Stockwell have been welcoming neighbors to their table since 1990. Every plate, made fresh.
A Family Place in Alachua
We have been cooking honest Mexican food since 1990. Mi casa es su casa — and we mean it.
From the Kitchen
Our Award-Winning Salsa
Made fresh, right here. So many of you asked to take it home, that we have it available in 2 size jars!
Mi Casa Es Su Casa Since 1990
Patty and John Stockwell opened El Toro in Gainesville in 1990 with one simple idea: make every guest feel like family. Nearly 35 years later, that hasn't changed a bit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We’re known for Mexican favorites, from tacos and over-stuffed burritos to fajitas, seafood dishes, vegetarian plates, and sweet desserts in Alachua.
- Mexican Food: Mexican favorites span tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and grilled fajitas, with seafood and vegetable options alongside homemade salsa and queso. Examples include Traditional Taco, Aaron's Over-Stuffed Burrito, Enchilada Trio Dinner, Fajitas for Two, Fresh Homemade Salsa, and Homemade White Queso Dip.
- Latin American Food: Tacos, tamales, chorizo bowls, and plantains bring Mexican and Latin American flavors to the table, alongside rice and beans. Examples include Traditional Taco, Tamale, Chorizo Sausage Bowl, Plantains, and Black Beans Over Spanish Rice.
- Dinner: Dinner ranges from enchilada trios and chimichangas to seafood tacos, vegetarian plates, and grilled ribeye. Examples include Enchilada Trio Dinner, Chimichanga Dinner, Fish Taco Dinner, Shrimp Taco Dinner, Vegetarian Plate, and Grilled Choice Ribeye.
- Tacos: Beef, vegetable, fish, and grilled shrimp tacos come in individual portions and dinner combinations, including plates with rice and beans. Examples include Traditional Taco, Veggie Tacos, P. Two Soft Shell Fish Tacos, Tilapia Tacos, Grilled Shrimp Taco, and C. Three Beef Tacos, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans.
- Enchiladas: Cheese, chicken, spinach, and shrimp enchiladas appear as trios and combinations, including meals served with Spanish rice and refried beans. Examples include Enchilada Trio Dinner, L. Two Cheese Enchiladas with Spanish Rice and Refried Beans, H. Two Chicken Enchiladas with Spanish Rice and Refried Beans, Shrimp Enchilada Trio, and Q. Two Spinach Enchiladas.
Additionally, explore Lunch, Burritos, Seafood, Drinks, Desserts, Salads, Vegetarian Food, American Food, Fish, Quesadillas, Chicken, Fajitas, Tostadas, and Steak.
Where are you located?
We are located in Alachua, FL at 15202 NW 147th Dr
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Alachua, Burnetts Lake, Hainesworth, Cadillac, Hague, High Springs, Traxler, Hasan, Forest Grove, Los Trancos Woods, Bland, Santa Fe, Clark, Chantilly Acres, Buda, Wade, La Crosse, Haile, Alachua County, and Rutledge.
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