El Toro
Upscale

Closed

403-762-2520

El Toro serves a unique mixture of Spanish, Mexican and Canadian dishes, all made from scratch. The atmosphere includes subdued lighting, Latin music and cozy booths in addition to views of Tunnel Mountain. Try the amazing winter specials! These local secret specials change regularly, so stop by for the latest deal.

On Sundays, El Toro donates 10% of sales to Grace Centres in Ethiopia. This organization funds programs to improve the lives of children.

Menu Highlights
Breakfast
Tapas
Mains

Breakfast $9-$16: Eggs benedict, omelettes, french toast, crepes, pancakes, breakfast burrito, the combo, steak & eggs, perogies, continental breakfasts, served after 10am: caesars, baileys & mimosas
Dinner $12-$36: Tapas including manchego cheese, beef crostinis, seafood ceviche, seared sea scallops, sauza cream prawns, house battered calamari, roasted butternut squash, salmon filet, braised lamb shoulder, AAA certified Canadian steaks, chateaubriand for two, enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas
Desserts & Drinks $7 - $149: A wide selection of wines from around the world, cocktails and beers. Homemade cheesecakes, tableside banana flambe

The Traditional

2 eggs any style served with toast. Add bacon, ham or Valbella sausages. Gluten free toast available
Eggs Benedict

2 poached eggs served on English muffin with homemade hollandaise sauce & a choice of smoked salmon or back bacon
Feta & Spinach Benedict

2 poached eggs served on an English muffin with feta, warm spinach & homemade hollandaise sauce
The Californian Benedict

2 poached eggs served on an English muffin with guacamole, tomatoes, bacon slices & hollandaise sauce
The Combo

Scrambled eggs, pancake, French toast, bacon strips & sausages
Breakfast Burrito

Scrambled eggs, fresh salsa, peppers, onions & cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Add Valbella chorizo sausages. Gluten free tortilla available
El Toro Scramble

Scrambled eggs with ham, green onions, mushrooms & cheddar cheese. Served with toast. Gluten free toast available
Breakfast Croissant

Fried egg, bacon & cheddar cheese served in a warm croissant
Spanish Omelette

Red peppers, red onions, spinach & goat cheese omelette served with toast. Gluten free toast available
Three Cheese Omelette

Manchego, cheddar & mozzarella cheese omelette served with toast. Gluten free toast available
French Toast

3 slices of french bread dipped in egg & sugar batter & cooked golden brown
Homemade Pancakes

Raspberry, blueberry or banana chocolate options
Raspberry or Blueberry Crêpes

4 crêpes filled with raspberries or blueberries & vanilla yogurt

Manchego Cheese Flambé

A Spanish sheep cheese flambé with brandy & brought to your table on fire
Sauza Cream Prawns

4 tiger prawns sautéed with garlic in a tequila cream sauce
Pork Tacos

3 corn tortillas, pulled pork, guacamole, salsa & lettuce
Seafood Ceviche

Salmon, prawns & scallops marinated in lime juice, tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro & onions. Served with corn chips
Goat’s Cheese Croquettes

Served with blueberry & cassis sauce
Beef Crostinis

Cold sliced tenderloin, roasted red peppers, horseradish mayonnaise & blue cheese
Home Battered Calamari

Served with salsa verde
El Toro Platter

Marinated olives, thinly sliced prosciutto, calamari, guacamole & plantain chips, Valbella Gourmet paté & shiraz jelly, assorted cheeses & crackers
Marinated Olives

House marinated olives & crumbled feta
Seared Sea Scallops

3 Nova Scotia sea scallops, prosciutto chips & saffron cream sauce
Asparagus Crostini

Brie cheese & prosciutto
Beef Tartar

Tenderloin, green onions, Dijon, Parmesan & fried capers served with crostini
Stuffed Mushroom

Portobello mushroom, spinach & port duxelle, with feta cheese & sweet tomato coulis
Guacamole & Plantain Chips

Homemade guacamole with thinly sliced & fried plantain
Nachos

Homemade nachos with mozzarella cheese, fresh salsa, guacamole, sour cream & refried beans
Quesadilla Del Dia

Ask for today’s flavour

Braised Lamb Shoulder

Tender, slowly cooked lamb served with mashed potatoes & vegetables
Two Valbella Bison Chorizo Sausages

Grilled to perfection & served with Dijon aioli. Served with baby roasted potatoes & vegetables
Cod Filet

Served on saffron risotto with asparagus & beurre blanc
Salmon Filet with Fresh Fruit Salsa

On a bed of lettuce, mango, pineapple, strawberries, tomatoes, cilantro, onions & jalapenos. Served with roasted baby potatoes
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli

Tomato concassé, cream & fresh basil topped with Parmesan cheese
Chicken & Chorizo Penne

Portobello mushrooms, bison chorizo sausage, chicken strips & leeks in a homemade rosé sauce with parmesan cheese
Châteaubriand for Two

Choice of roasted red pepper soup, curry cauliflower soup, Caesar salad or El Toro salad. 16 oz beef tenderloin, baby roasted potatoes & vegetables with Béarnaise sauce. Served au jus & carved at your table
Tenderloin Steak

Served with mashed potatoes, grilled tomato, spinach & mushroom sauce. 6 or 8 oz
Striploin Steak

Served with baby roasted potatoes & vegetables. 8 oz
Signature Burger

House ground beef patty, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, bacon & aged cheddar with fresh olive bread. Served with chipotle mayonnaise & homemade fries
Chicken Enchiladas

3 flour tortillas filled with rotisserie chicken baked with salsa verde, cheddar cheese & topped with lettuce. Gluten free tortillas available
Quesadillas

Spinach, Portobello mushroom & mozzarella cheese served between grilled flour tortillas & cut into slices. Gluten free tortillas available
Sizzling Fajitas

Chicken or beef strips & vegetables served on a sizzling hot platter with 4 flour tortillas. Gluten free tortillas available
El Toro Burrito

Beef, vegetables, cheddar cheese & salsa wrapped in a grilled flour tortilla. Gluten free tortilla available