Dos Toros Taqueria
“(Not that I'm vegetarian but for all of you herbivores out there, it's good to know.)”
“Unlike Chipotle with their $2 price tag, the guacamole here actually tastes like an avocado was mashed up 10 minutes prior to being in your food.”
“Sure everyone's going to say the big C invented the burrito assembly line, but that's like saying Apple invented the MP3 player or tablet computers.”
Dos Toros Taqueria
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Basically your standard Chipotle with a different name. I ended up going with a salad, which was literally identical to Chipotles. However I did like that I could get sauteed onions and peppers along with grilled chicken. One thing they did skimp on was the lettuce. It is a salad therefore you need to have a large amount of lettuce. Overall the flavors were good, and if I was in a bind I would stop here.
I've been meaning to come here forever and finally got the chance. I like this Dos Toros location a lot because it's pretty big inside with lots of seating & there's Father Demo park outside if you want to sit there too in warmer months.
The staff is very nice although I don't think one spoke English.
I ordered the Plato (salad) with chicken, salsa, guac, and rice. This place is very comparable to Chipotle but I didn't know so I made a pros & cons list
Chipotle pro: corn, lime & cilantro rice is soo good con: salad dressing sucks,
Dos Toros pro: guac is cheaper, less salty, salad dressing is way better con: don't like the rice, no corn
Dos Toros is good, I will prob go again, but I'm slightly leaning towards Chipotle.
Very good tacos, but not the best. Although I do love that they melt a slice of cheese on the tortilla of every taco. Other places to compare would be Tres Carnes (I give it 3-stars, except for the brisket tacos which are 4-star) and Los Tacos No 1 in Chelsea Market (I give it 5-stars).
Very similar to Chipotle, I've been getting food from them a lot lately since what happened in Chipotle. The rice actually tastes better here and I like their homemade hot sauce a lot, it's really spicy but excellent. Flavor wise, I somehow think they are fairly plain comparing to Chipotle, which needs to be improved. Most importantly, I would like it better if they have tofu option like Chipotle does…
Haven't had Dos Toros since the Yelp event hosted at this particular location 2 years ago! Stopped by for a basic quesadilla loaded with grilled veggies, corns, salsa, beans, and cheese. The best part was definitely slices of melted cheese folded within the tortilla. However I thought the veggies were oversalted and really watery. It soaked right through the tortilla within minutes of finding a seat.
After returning I was reminded why I haven't been back – the personalised options were just too limited (no brown rice, no white corns, or whole wheat tortilla). Taste and price – just okay. A nice alternative if I am in the area but I think I would walk a few extra blocks for my burrito, quesadilla fix.
It's rare that you find craftsmanship and love in a city this cold, but then a place like Dos Toros comes along and changes all of that. Spectauclar ingredients at every step of the way.
One time when I couldn't decide what beans to accompany my carnitas burrito, and they explained that their carnitas pairs well with the pinto beans, the black beans pair well with the chicken and steak. The staff ensures your meal is as tasty as possible, and is happy to offer suggestions on sauces and add ons.
I never stray from the carnitas. Divine.
The guy hooked me up with the beans. He let me have some of both the pinto and black beans. All the toppings are included except guac, I think. Dos Toros has a different flavor profile than Chipotle. The fact that they use Mexican rice already makes it taste more rustic and authentic. The ingredients also taste more smokey and roasted, which I like. Try the extra spicy habanero hot sauce! I never feel like anything is spicy enough — the habanero did the trick without making me feel like I was gonna die or burst into flames.
The menu is more streamlined than Chipotle, and there are fewer overall options. That's good if you like simplicity. It can be more expensive than Chipotle, though. My chicken bowl came out to right under $10. I like that everything they give you (bowl, lid, silverware) are compostable and they have a compost bin in the side counter. This location feels more spacious than the one near Union Square, but they can fill up quick when they're busy.
The Quick: Solid 3.5 star Mexican joint with high quality ingredients. Very tasty and better than chipotle, but not the best Mexican food in Manhattan by any means. It's a good spot to grab a quick lunch or a taco on the go. Seating is limited, but there are a few seats outside for those nicer days. Worth a try if you're interested in something simple and good.