Taqueria El Torito — Restaurant in New York

I don’t often do reviews but I feel like I have to share my experience. I used to come here all the time! Especially over the summer. Sadly the quality of the food has been going downhill for some time now. My latest visit definitely put the nail on the coffin for me personally. I ordered a drink and to my surprise I had a few pieces of glass inside my drink. At first I thought it was sugar but after removing it from my mouth and placing it on my hand I realized there was a shine reflecting and felt a little cut in my mouth. I then showed it to the waiter at the time who seemed lost and confirmed it was a piece of glass and apologized and asked me if I wanted a drink on the house. I denied it for obvious reason and decided to just stick with the water that was on the table. I honestly didn’t want to ruin the day so I just let it be and tried to enjoy the rest of the night. To my surprise my order was delivered with the wrong meat. I explained that I wanted chicken and not pork on my bowl and they fixed it. Sadly the food was just bad overall. Barely tasted anything from it. Left out of the restaurant feeling very dissatisfied from the glass cut and the bland food. Can’t say my experience will happen to you but just be aware that the quality of the food has been dropping. They lost a customer in...

A warm hello to everyone, as usual, I only review the particular dish posted, I’m not a regular customer. I ordered a Steak Burrito,$13.61 I then realized I omitted the green sauce and sour cream. That was a cost of $5.16 I realized I didn’t notice it on the black boards above the ordering counter. In my opinion an experienced waiter should recommend those items that would typically compliment the dish, or one self should remember. But the most important observation has to do with the Burrito itself. Once I got home, 5 minutes away, it was warm, I expect my food to be hot. The taste, was basically bland, lacking seasoning, by that I mean the black beans were plain, lacking the typical seasoning. As for the tortilla, not appetizing at room temperature. I want to make very clear that, my criticism is constructive, not to drive customers away, small improvements go a long way to drawing clients. I will certainly go back as I was treated with the utmosts respect that by itself deserves 4 1/2 stars. A huge thank you to everyone that read the review. Remember, a little love and understanding go...

Went here yesterday afternoon for the second time after over a year with our newborn. Waitress Gersain was great. She went above and beyond on our table to ensure the service was great. We ordered Mar y Tierra, Jumpo Shrimps, Mojito, Beer, Nachos.

UPDATE:

We came here again on 9/7 and instead of 2 people I brought 5. We ordered cocktails, mocktails, dinner and desert. I can say that the service offered by Dana and Renata was great. I brought my 3 month newborn child (again) and to interact with us while we were having a great time with family was truly unique. Bartender with the drinks were on point with right amount of alcohol and not clogged on ice. Food was on point on every single plate and presentation.

This place is a hidden gem that everyone should visit if you really want to feel welcome and not being pushed to cash out as soon as you are done.

My only feedback is still the same which is:

Install a changing station on the bathroom for kids. Open the backyard earlier rather than 3 o clock

Still 5 stars for having amazing staff,...