El Toro Bravo - Truckee

While it may not be the trendiest Mexican restaurant in town, it definitely satisfies when you're in the mood for more traditional Americanized cuisine. The portion sizes are generous, and the chips are...

Every time we pass through Truckee, we mention wanting to stop by this restaurant. Unfortunately, we made a big mistake during this visit. We went in for dinner on a Friday night, and the service...

The restaurant has a limited number of seats in a compact space and a very small staff. If you visit when it's crowded, be prepared to be patient. I was just passing through...

Our experience was quite different from what most of the recent reviews suggest. The service was excellent, and the food was served hot. However, I found that the dishes were not the super delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine I had anticipated.

El Toro Bravo truly embodies authentic, fresh Mexican cuisine, brought to you by a fantastic, multi-generational family from Truckee. Everything is made in-house and is absolutely delicious, with generous portions. The highlight, however, is the owners, Val and Trini, who are among the friendliest people you'll ever meet. Visit for the amazing food, and come back to support these wonderful individuals.