El Toro
Casual

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403-762-2520

Join El Toro for a fiesta or a gastronomical experience. Enjoy a fusion of Canadian, Mexican, and Spanish cuisine, all made from scratch. The menu is a tantalizing blend of the best culinary traditions.

El Toro is an excellent venu for large parties and catering. For large party inquiries/catering/reservations: please email eltororestaurantbanff@gmail.com

Menu Highlights
Breakfast & Brunch
Dinner
Dessert

Breakfast ($9-$23): Eggs benedicts, healthy omelettes, french toast, combo, steak & eggs, continental breakfast, crepes, pancakes, breakfast burrito, quesadillas, shot of baileys, mimosa, caesars served after 9am

Dinner ($12-$48): 10 oz rib eye steaks, seafood ceviche, seared sea scallops, sauza cream prawns, oven roasted braised lamb shank, salmon filet, pasta, burgers, braised lamb shoulder, AAA Certified Canadian steaks, chateaubriand for two, enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas, tacos, kid’s menu, halal, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free & jain dishes

Dessert & Drinks ($9-$15): Wine, beer, spirits from around the globe, extensive cocktails, homemade cheesecake, warm callebaut chocolate cake, vegan carrot cake, Spanish churros

The Traditional ($15): 2 eggs any style, toast, choice of bacon or sausage or ham. Add tomato or avocado for $3.

Back Bacon Egg Benedict ($20): 2 poached eggs, English muffin, back bacon topped with hollandaise

Smokey Salmon Egg Benedict ($22): 2 poached eggs, English muffin, smoked salmon with creamy hollandaise

Spinach & Feta Egg Benedict ($20): 2 poached eggs, English muffin, wilted spinach, feta crumble topped with hollandaise

California Benedict ($21): 2 poached eggs, English muffin, guacamole, tomatoes, bacon slices & hollandaise sauce

Breakfast Croissant ($15): Warm croissant, fried egg, bacon, cheddar cheese. Add tomato or avocado inside for $3.

Steak & Egg ($26): AAA 6 oz. striploin cooked medium, 1 egg any style, bacon slice. Add 1 egg for $4 or add 2 slices of toast for $5.

The Combo ($23): 1 scrambled egg, 1 pancake, 1 French toast, 3 bacon slices, 3 sausages

Breakfast Quesadilla ($17): Egg, mushroom, onion, spinach, mozzarella, tortilla Montreal jack, bell pepper, salsa, sour cream. Add chorizo sausage for $3.

El Toro Taco ($18): 2 tacos with scrambled egg, chorizo sausage, pepper, cheddar, lettuce, served with side sour cream, salsa. Add 1 extra taco for $5.

Egg White Omelette ($17): 3 egg, spinach, mushroom, green onions, goat cheese, choice of toast. Add sliced tomato or half avocado on top for $3. Add house made salsa for $2.

Spanish Omelette ($17): 3 egg, red pepper, red onions, spinach, goat cheese, choice of toast. Add house made salsa for $2.

3 Cheese Omelette ($17): 3 egg, Manchego, cheddar, mozzarella, choice of toast. Add mushroom or ham for $3.

Breakfast Burrito ($16): 2 egg scrambled, salsa, pepper, onions, cheddar cheese, wrapped in flour tortilla. Add chorizo sausage for $3 and house made guacamole for $2.

El Toro Scramble ($15): 3 egg scrambled, ham, green onion, mushroom, aged cheddar, choice of toast

Pancakes ($16): 3 pancakes: choice of plain, raspberry, blueberry, or banana chocolate. Add bacon for $4.

French Toast ($15): 3 slices of French bread dipped in egg, sugar & cinnamon batter. Add bacon for $4. Add whipped cream for $2. Add raspberry or blueberry coulis for $2.

Soups & Salads

Roasted Red Pepper Soup ($10): A puree of fire roasted red peppers & tomatoes with a hint of roasted garlic

Curry Cauliflower Soup ($10): Roasted cauliflower, garlic, Thai red curry in coconut milk.

Warm Grilled Vegetable Stack ($13): Stack of Portobello mushroom, asparagus, red onion, tomato, zucchini & red pepper. Drizzled with a balsamic reduction & a sprinkle of goat’s cheese.

Caesar Salad (Small $10 / Large $15): Romaine lettuce, toasted croutons, smoked bacon, homemade dressing & parmesan cheese.

El Toro Salad ($10): Baby greens, beetroots, candied pecans, goat cheese & balsamic vinaigrette.

Add to your Salad!
Chicken Breast: $7.50
Two Seared Scallops: $10
Four Prawns: $10

Tapas
Tapas, meaning “small plate” in Spanish, originated in the Basque region of Spain to accompany a glass of wine. They have now evolved & can be enjoyed as a starter or order a few for a full meal.

Manchego Cheese Flambé ($14): A Spanish sheep cheese flambé with brandy. Brought to your table on fire.

Sauza Cream Prawns ($16): Four tiger prawns sautéed with garlic in a tequila cream sauce.

Chips & Salsa ($10): Deep fried corn chips served with homemade tomato salsa & Tex-Mex spices

Pork Tacos ($17): Three corn tortillas, pulled pork, guacamole, salsa & lettuce

Seafood Ceviche ($14): Salmon, prawns & scallops marinated in lime juice, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro & onions. Served with corn chips

Home Battered Calamari ($14): Served with house made sauce & green onions

El Toro Platter ($39): Marinated olives, thinly sliced prosciutto, calamari, guacamole & plantain chips, Valbella Gourmet paté & shiraz jelly, assorted cheeses & crackers

Marinated Olives ($9): House marinated olives & crumbled feta

Seared Sea Scallops ($16): 3 Nova Scotia sea scallops, prosciutto chip & saffron cream sauce

Asparagus Crostini ($13): Brie cheese, prosciutto

Beef Tartar ($14): AAA Tenderloin, green onions, Dijon, parmesan & fried capers served with crostini slices on a bed of house salad

Stuffed Mushroom ($13): A Portobello mushroom, spinach & duxelle, drizzled with Truffle Oil with feta cheese, sweet tomato coulis

Guacamole & Plantain Chips ($13): Homemade guacamole with thinly sliced & fried plantain served on a martini glass.

Nachos ($14): Homemade nachos with mozzarella cheese with fresh salsa, guacamole, sour cream & refried beans.

Mexican Corner: Sizzling Fajitas
All fajitas are served with four flour tortillas & homemade refried beans, tomato salsa & guacamole, sour cream & Spanish rice with house made spices.

Chicken/Beef Fajitas ($29): Choice of chicken or beef with onion, bell peppers & Tex-Mex spices served on a big sizzler with a large plate of Mexican sides

Prawn Fajitas ($31): 5 tiger prawns tossed in tequila & garlic with onion, bell peppers & Tex-Mex spices served on a big sizzler with a large plate of Mexican sides

Vegetarian Fajitas ($28): Seasonal vegetables with onion, bell peppers, fresh jalapeños & house made spices served on a big sizzler with a large plate of Mexican sides

El Toro Tacos
All three tacos come with lettuce, three flour tortillas, onion, peppers, salsa, sour cream, refried beans & guacamole.

Prawn or Fish Tacos ($28): Choice of Cajun-spiced cod fillets or three-piece prawn tacos.

Vegetarian Tacos ($27): Jalapeños, seasonal grilled veg drizzled in Tex-Mex.

Add to Your Tacos
Extra taco: $6.50
Spanish chorizo: $7
Chicken Enchiladas: $24
Add cheese: $4
Sub Gluten free tortilla: $2.50

Chicken Enchiladas ($25): 3 flour tortillas filled with roasted chicken, baked with salsa verde, cheddar cheese & topped with lettuce. Served with salsa, guacamole, refried beans, sour cream & rice on the side

Beef/Chicken Burrito ($26): Choice of beef or chicken with vegetables, cheddar cheese & salsa wrapped in a grilled flour tortilla. All burritos are served with refried beans, salsa, sour cream, guacamole & Spanish rice

Vegetarian Quesadillas ($26): Portobello mushroom, spinach, onion & mozzarella served between a grilled flour tortilla & cut into slices. Served with salsa, guacamole, refried beans, sour cream & Spanish rice

Add Ons
Sub Gluten Free Tortillas: $2.50
Add Cheese: $4
Chicken Breast: $8
Beef Strips: $8
Three Sea Scallops: $12
Four Prawns: $10
Valbella Bison Chorizo Sausage: $7

Mains

Braised Lamb Shoulder ($38): Slowly cooked lamb, so tender that it melts in your mouth! Served with creamy garlic mashed potatoes & vegetables

Two Valbella Bison Chorizo Sausages ($28): Grilled to perfection & served with a Dijon aioli. Served with baby roasted potatoes & vegetables

Oven Baked 6 oz Cod Filet ($35): Served on saffron risotto with grilled asparagus, char grilled lemon & beurre blanc

Salmon Filet with Mango Salsa ($38): Served on a bed of lettuce dressed with red wine vinaigrette & homemade mango salsa & fresh jalapeños with roasted baby potatoes

Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli ($26): Butternut squash, sweet potato with ricotta cheese stuffed ravioli, cream, tomato & fresh basil, topped with Parmesan cheese & served with garlic toast. Add four prawns for $10.

Chicken & Chorizo Penne ($28): Portobello mushrooms, bison chorizo sausage, chicken strips, leeks in a homemade rosé sauce, Parmesan cheese & garlic toast

Châteaubriand For Two ($99): Your choice of roasted red pepper soup, curry cauliflower soup, Caesar salad or El Toro salad. Top quality AAA beef tenderloin – 16 oz. meat, served with baby roasted potatoes, vegetables & béarnaise sauce. Served with homemade au jus. Add $48 for an additional person.

Lamb Shank ($48): Slow oven roasted braised Australian lamb shank served with safrron mash potatoes & seasonal vegetables

10 oz Rib Eye Steak ($48): Grilled to perfection! Rich & Juicy, served with seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, sage confit garlic, shallots

Tenderloin Steak (6 oz $42 / 8 oz $48): AAA steak served with creamy mashed potatoes, grilled tomato, spinach & mushroom sauce

Striploin Steak 8 oz ($43): AAA steak served with baby roasted potatoes, vegetables & homemade au jus. Add four prawns for $10. Add sauteed mushroom for $6.

El Toro Burger ($28): Fresh ground 6 oz chuck beef patty, crispy smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato in a brioche with fries & Chipotle mayo

Desserts

Warm Callebaut Chocolate Cake ($11): Baked to order, Bernard Callebaut Belgian chocolate cake with melted centre, brandy & black cherries. Add vanilla ice cream for $2.

Ice Cream Trio ($9.50): A true delight of three flavours with a chocolate drizzle.

Homemade Whipped Cheesecake ($10): Ask your server for today’s flavour.

Ice Cream Nachos ($20 for two): Four pieces of churros with homemade chocolate ganache. Ask for Chef’s Specialty ganache for $3. Add ice cream for $2.

El Toro Special Churros ($10): Four pieces of churros with homemade chocolate ganache. Ask for Chef’s Specialty ganache for $3. Add ice cream for $2.

Cheese Plate ($16): Assorted cheeses served with crackers.

Fortified & Dessert Wines

Taylor Fladgate (2 oz $10): 10 years old Tawny, Portugal

Taylor Fladgate (2 oz $14): 20 years old Tawny, Portugal

Taylor White Port (2 oz $10): Portugal

Michele Chiarlo (2 oz $10 / 375 ml $32): Moscato D’Asti 2010

Ice Wine (50 ml $16): Pilliteri Estate, Canada

Specialty Coffees

All Specialty Coffees contain 1 oz. of alcohol, freshly brewed coffee topped up with whipped cream. $10 each.

Spanish Coffee: Tia Maria, Triple Sec, Brandy

Mexican Coffee: Kahlua, Tequila, Coffee

Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee: Crème de Cacao, Frangelico

Irish Coffee: Irish Whisky, Coffee & Whipped Cream

Canadian Coffee: Maple Whisky topped with Fresh Coffee & Whipped Cream

Blueberry Tea: Grand Marnier, Amaretto, Earl Grey Tea

Bavarian Coffee: Peppermint Schnapps, Kahlua, Coffee

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El Toro
Local's Breakfast

Enjoy a local's special breakfast for $7.99+GST. 2 eggs, bacon, toast, potatoes, and fruit. Available 7 days a week.

El Toro
Striploin Friday

Enjoy a 3 course dinner for $39+GST. Choose from roasted red pepper soup or Caesar salad. Enjoy a 6oz AAA striploin steak, 2 grilled prawns served with seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes and au jus. Top it off with El Toro special churros. Fridays only.

El Toro
Taco Tuesday

Enjoy tacos and a margarita for $16.99! Choose from Chicken, beef, fish, prawn, pork, lamb or veg tacos! Choice of lime or passion fruit marg. Available Tuesdays.

El Toro
Chateaubriand Thursday

Choice of roasted red pepper soup, curry cauliflower soup, Caesar salad, or El Toro salad. 16 oz AAA tenderloin, baby roasted potatoes, seasonal veggies& bearnaise sauce served with au jus. $79. Served for 2 people.

El Toro
Wings Wednesday

1 lb wings and a pint of draft beer for $16.99. Choose from 16 flavours!

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Mexican Monday

Mexican food for $18.99! Try sizzling fajitas, burrito bowls, burrito wraps, enchiladas, or quesadillas.

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