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3401 Fields South Drive
Champaign, IL
+1-217-903-4002
https://www.eltororestaurante.com/ · Claim this restaurant listing — free dofollow link + 5 keywords

Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Cuisine: mexican
Service options: Outdoor seating

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There’s this restaurant called El Toro, it's on that hashtag.org map thing. It’s down near Prow in Champaign, Illinois. Hickory River Smokehouse and The Poke Shack are practically next door, both just a tenth of a mile away. They’ve got outdoor seating if you like that sort of thing. Their website is eltororestaurante.com, check it out if you want. It's at 3401 Fields South Drive; pretty easy to find, really! Wee Haven? That old house on West Park Avenue, 1509 to be exact, is in Champaign too. Homes around here go for about $205,100, generally speaking. El Toro itself is southwest of downtown, about three and a half miles out, and if you’re looking at coordinates, it’s 40.0718° N, 88.3101° W. They're open every day from eleven in the morning until ten at night. Mostly they serve Mexican food, naturally. Need to call? The number is +1-217-903-4002. It’s close to Red Grange (a bit further out, 4.3 miles) and Prow too, that's about 4.8 miles away - plus the Sousa Archives are that distance as well. Victor Fuentes started El Toro because he needed to when he moved here from Mexico; he jokingly says he had a "PhD in taco making." He’s opened ten locations total now since back in 1998, all over the Midwest with his family's help.

El Toro, a restaurant in Champaign, IL, sits at 3401 Fields South Drive. Their site puts it this way: Victor Fuentes started El Toro Mexican Restaurant out of necessity. The menu leans mexican.

It's open Mo-Su 11:00-22:00. Service options include outdoor seating. It's 4.9 mi from Garden Hills Elementary School (school). El Toro is 4.8 mi from Prow (public art). It sits 5.1 mi from Marquette School (school).

It is one of 154 restaurants listed for Champaign. 6 are within roughly a mile of this address. If dietary needs matter at your table, it is worth asking how the kitchen handles gluten-free or allergy requests before you go. Other restaurants nearby: The Poke Shack (less than 0.1 mi), Hickory River Smokehouse (0.1 mi), and Jupiter's at the Crossing (1.0 mi).

Champaign County has roughly 83,777 households. The median age in Champaign County is around 30.9. Champaign Centennial High School is a public high school serving grades 9–12 in Champaign, Illinois. The average commute in Champaign County is about 17 minutes. The median household income across Champaign County runs about $63,091. The local food scene leans toward Chinese, Mexican, American. Wee Haven is a historic house located at 1509 West Park Avenue in Champaign, Illinois. The area sees roughly 41 inches of rain a year. Champaign gets about 233 sunny days a year. The Frederick Squires House is a historic house located at 1003 West Church Street in Champaign, Illinois. Reach El Toro at +1-217-903-4002 or https://www.eltororestaurante.com/. El Toro's details here come from public map data. Own the business? Claim the page to add your hours, services, and booking.

Nearby landmarks: 4.9 mi from Garden Hills Elementary School (school) · 4.8 mi from Prow (public art) · 5.1 mi from Marquette School (school)

Frequently asked questions

Where is El Toro located?
El Toro is at 3401 Fields South Drive, Champaign, IL.
What are El Toro's hours?
El Toro's listed hours are Mo-Su 11:00-22:00.
What other restaurants are near El Toro?
Nearby restaurants include The Poke Shack (less than 0.1 mi), Hickory River Smokehouse (0.1 mi), and Jupiter's at the Crossing (1.0 mi).
How do I contact El Toro?
Call +1-217-903-4002 or visit https://www.eltororestaurante.com/.
Does El Toro offer takeout or delivery?
Per its OpenStreetMap listing, El Toro offers outdoor seating. Confirm current options when you order.
What should I look for in a restaurant in Champaign?
Reservation policy varies a lot at this size of restaurant — some hold tables only for larger parties, others are strictly walk-in. Checking hours and confirming details directly with the business is always worth the two minutes.
From their website

Victor Fuentes started El Toro Mexican Restaurant out of necessity. When he moved to the United States from Mexico, all he had going for him was a "PhD in taco making", but with the help of his family, Victor has opened 10 El Toro locations across the Midwest since 1998. El Toro

HoursMon – Thu / 11am – 10pm

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