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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 including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and grilled fajitas, alongside seafood, vegetarian dishes, and homemade dips.
- Mexican Food: Mexican favorites range from tacos and over-stuffed burritos to grilled fajitas, seafood enchiladas, and homemade queso. Examples include Traditional Taco, Aaron's Over-Stuffed Burrito, Fajitas for Two, Shrimp Enchilada Trio, and Homemade White Queso Dip.
- Tacos: Tacos come in beef, veggie, fish, and grilled shrimp varieties, with combination meals that include Spanish rice and refried beans. Examples include Traditional Taco, Veggie Tacos, Tilapia Tacos, Grilled Shrimp Taco, and C. Three Beef Tacos, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans.
- Dinner: Dinner options span enchilada trios, chimichangas, seafood tacos, and grilled ribeye, with veggie dishes also available. Examples include Enchilada Trio Dinner, Chimichanga Dinner, Shrimp Taco Dinner, Grilled Choice Ribeye, and Veggie Tacos.
- Enchiladas: Cheese, chicken, spinach, and shrimp enchiladas offer several ways to enjoy this staple, including trios and rice-and-bean combinations. Examples include L. Two Cheese Enchiladas with Spanish Rice and Refried Beans, H. Two Chicken Enchiladas with Spanish Rice and Refried Beans, Q. Two Spinach Enchiladas, and Shrimp Enchilada Trio.
- Lunch: Lunch brings tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, and burritos, with fish and veggie options plus combinations served with rice and beans. Examples include P. Two Soft Shell Fish Tacos, N. Veggie Tacos, G. Two Bean and Beef Tostadas Topped with Guacamole, J. Bean Burrito, and H. Two Chicken Enchiladas with Spanish Rice and Refried Beans.
Additionally, explore Burritos, Seafood, Drinks, Chicken, Salads, Desserts, Vegetarian Food, American Food, Fish, Quesadillas, 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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