Torero's Mexican Restaurant

Went to a few other locations. This location was great. Is located in an old rustic brick building downtown Durham. Atmosphere was great. Food was awesome. Drinks were good. Definitely tried if you’re in the area or never tried this restaurant before. Friendly staff food was very hot and delicious. We ordered the lunch fajitas and split cheese dip.

after being a regular at the Cary branch I was curious to see how this fairs out.. Same food quality and prices, somehow the menu felt a little different and with more specials. churros came in a little cart , not my favorite but still cute and edible we ate early at 5:30 and it wasn't crowded so service was amazing there's a parking lot out front but it was full will be coming back ! the molcajete is our favorite and easily feeds 2-3 people.

These are the types of places I look for when traveling, quality dishes. Everything looked amazing I wish I was hungrier!

The new location was a bit hard to find at first, but you can't beat the value of this place. Fajitas for 2 and a pitcher of margaritas (all delicious)for a little over $60?!? Sign me up! I love finding a good casual dining spot downtown that fills your tummy but doesn't break the bank. We will definitely be back!

I always go for the arroz con mariscos. I have not found another restaurant with an equivalent dish. Most restaurants bring you bone dry rice with beans on the side. Toreros tops the rice with a tomato based sauce and well melted cheese.

A colorful and welcoming restaurant! The food is varied and delicious. The price is moderate and the service is great. Give Torero's a try if you crave Mexican while visiting downtown Durham.😋

Great food, friendly staff. Went for lunch with a friend. Nachos were good, and my salad was diecious. We were not rushed and they continued to refill our drinks even after we paid while we were still sitting & chatting. The entrance is not on the main street. When you see the sign, head back the side of the building. They have outside seating and the entrance is back there.

I remember the food being very good at the old location. I went again on Saturday & had a totally different experience. The food was not good. The shrimp cóctel tasted like watered down tomato sauce. The shrimp also did not taste good. The beans had no flavor. It was missing salt. I never add salt to my food, but none of my kids ate their beans. It was a waste of food. They only liked the rice. I asked for three plain chicken tacos with rice & beans. We got three tacos with shredded cheese. When I asked if they could please change at least one of the tacos, they came back to ask why. I told them it had cheese & I asked for three plain tacos. The only thing that was good were the drinks. We got horchata & Jamaica. Sorry we will not be coming again.

My friend and I came here to the Fernway Ave location in Durham and had a very pleasant lunch. My friend had the taco salad with chicken and I had one of the lunch specials with a beef taco, beef enchilada, refried beans and rice. It was tasty but nothing special. It's pretty standard Mexican restaurant fare. I really enjoyed the ambiance and service though. My only (minor) complaint would be the parking situation. We were lucky and got one of the last parking spots in the lot behind the restaurant. There's two hour street parking available but I don't like to parallel park. All in all it was a good experience.

Love, love, love Toreros! Started regularly going to Durham (downtown), then to Chapel Hill Blvd near South Square and finally Chapel Hill Blvd (Oak Creek). [RIP Ruben the best!] Now when we visit our son in Raleigh, we eat at Atlantic Ave. and when we visit our niece in Cary, we eat there! We all love Toreros's! Excellent ambience! Hope it is someone's birthday! Sopapias! We were once a week Toreros's family, the whole extended family! It is a great family restaurant! The service and food are excellent at all times! Wish there was a Toreros's near Shelby, NC!

We liked this place. It was cute and the server was friendly. The food was good but pretty much what you would expect from a Mexican restaurant. If we are in the area, I'm sure we'll be back.

Very disappointing, especially compared to the Roxboro location. Taquitos Rancheros the size and taste of something similar to frozen taquitos. Guacamole was served on both plates brown, and when asked for avacado instead, parts of it were brown too. Black beans were not flavorful. Staff barely paid attention to us. There were not many people here and we got put in the back corner.

If you know me you know I love big portions!!!! And that's what I got here. I was super happy with my portion, especially for the price. The lunch specials here are only about $10. That is an AMAZING deal for a sit-down restaurant with big portions. And I enjoyed my meal! I especially enjoyed the rice. The refried beans weren't my favorite though (I wanted more bean flavor and less butter / creamy flavor). Service and ambiance were really good too! I love when restaurants have really big water glasses and keep them refilled so you can stay hydrated. The new location is really beautiful.

I love Toreros. They have good mexican food a lot of vegetarian options. As well as when you order out they give you complementary chips and salsa. The price range is good for the amount of food that you get. I only do pick up so I can't say much for the dine in service but the pick up is always quick and easy.

First time visiting Toreros and enjoyed their food and atmosphere. Food is also reasonably priced for lunch.

Great food and incredible service. A must try for those in the area. The inside is fun and lively.

Had a Bday party Sunday after church. Great service. Great food! Always a good Mexican restaurant to eat at !

As a native Texan, I'm fussy about my Mexican food. Hubby and I wandered in for lunch on a random Monday and were delighted with the atmosphere, service, and food. I enjoyed the Chicken Taquitos, which were well-seasoned and delicious! Hubby had the spinach enchiladas, which were also tasty. We look forward to returning and trying more dishes -- we appreciate the good Mexican food in downtown Durham. We can enjoy a pre-game meal at Torero's before we head to the Bulls game!

Good food, big portions and very friendly staff. Great for happy hour. I'll be back soon.

Toreros is back! With the same colorful booths, great service and now even better than before food combined with a new location that features outdoor space as well as a great dining room we will definitely return.

Check your food before leaving because they will leave items out of your bag that you paid for and then say you should have checked your bag before left. Yes, you should check your bag before leaving and they should complete the order that's paid for. Highly disappointed. Highly.

Happy to see the place back open. VERY friendly service and delicious cheese dip! I'll be back soon

Same toreros. Good food still. Big portions , nothing fancy. Old restaurant in a new place

Decent Tex-Mex, I liked my chimichanga and craft soda. Soft serve was tasty too. Little expensive for the portion sizes, there's other restaurants around with a little more bang for your buck.

Excellent Fajitas and Beef Chimichangas....just the right amount of spice..great service and authentic....music and privacy of tables...a plus!