Went to El Torito II today. It's not Kansas Ave, it's off Central.
There's a grocery store (supermart) you have to walk through to get to the restaurant. It's, from my perspective, a pretty typical Mexican grocery. There were a variety of beef cuts in the carneceria that I'd never heard of. They did have "flank" for under $4/lb. Also like a ton of the cutest little Mexican babies/kids running around. They are the best.
Anyway, I'm pretty much a noob at this so take this review with a grain of "sal," if you will.
The seating area of the restaurant is a small room, but looks pretty new and clean. Tile floor, fresh paint, two flat screens playing a "telenovela" in the corners. Also vintage B&W paintings of "banditos" and such (cool wood frames, too). Tables are clean faux marble. Staff was friendly and bilingual. I chose to use English so I didn't make my friend uncomfortable, but also because what if she asked me a question and I didn't understand? Would be really embarrassing.
I was pretty hungover so to drink I ordered an iced tea. Pfft, she said no and laughed right in my face! So I ordered a Coke instead. It was like a real ass coke in a big bottle. Nice!
My friend recommended the tacos and they didn't have tamales so I went tacos. Got two asada and two carnitas. They serve them plain, and you add the cilantro and onions and salsa yourself. I screwed up and forgot to put lime juice on them which I usually do.
Both were pretty damn good and when I left I felt like a I drank two light beers. Like a small food induced coma or something. I could take a nap right now.
The only bad thing was this really obese KU fan came in and he kept licking all over his hands when he ate. Like sucking his fingers and just being really gross.
Anyway, I'd go back for sure, but only after I sample some more places detailed in this thread. Pictures forthcoming.
