otherFebruary 26, 2010
El Torero continues to grow; seventh restaurant set to open
Did you know? El Torero means "The Bullfighter." Daniel Alvarez was just 25 years old when he opened his first business on William Street in Cape Girardeau. Inside his Mexican restaurant, El Torero, Alvarez worked for three years, from open to close seven days a week, supervising seven employees. All of his hard work has paid off in 2010 with plans to open a seventh restaurant location in Southeast Missouri. Alvarez now works mostly behind the scenes...
Did you know?
El Torero means "The Bullfighter."
Daniel Alvarez was just 25 years old when he opened his first business on William Street in Cape Girardeau. Inside his Mexican restaurant, El Torero, Alvarez worked for three years, from open to close seven days a week, supervising seven employees. All of his hard work has paid off in 2010 with plans to open a seventh restaurant location in Southeast Missouri. Alvarez now works mostly behind the scenes.
El Torero, meaning "The Bullfighter," has now provided 17 years of opportunities for casual dining experiences in Mexican-themed restaurants that employ over 80 people.
"We stride to provide great service and great food, and to always keep the business as clean as possible. Only top-quality food products are used for menu items," said Alvarez.
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El Torero offers a large menu complete with tacos, burritos, salads, grilled items and a full service bar. The restaurant offers many happy hour specials on items such as margaritas and other drinks from the bar, seven days a week from 3 p.m. to close.
All of El Torero's locations are family-owned and operated, and the restaurant strives for fast and friendly service.
Diners have recognized El Torero as a favorite for the value and quality provided by the restaurants. El Torero has received recognition for the past three years as best Mexican restaurant in the Southeast Missourian's People's Choice Awards.
The chain continues to grow and improve. In 2009, El Torero's Jackson restaurant moved to a completely renovated and remodeled location.
In 2010, El Torero has major plans. The restaurant on William Street will be completely remodeled, and a second location will be added in Perryville.
El Torero's locations include: 2120 William St., managed by Rafiel Alvarez; 1740 Broadway in Cape Girardeau, managed by Juan Alvarez; 1830 E. Jackson Blvd. in Jackson, managed by Antonio Trejo; 306 Perry Plaza in Perryville, managed by Ricardo Trejo; 612 Wal-Mart Drive in Farmington, managed by Gregory Castoreno; and 634 Ste. Genevieve Drive in Ste. Genevieve, managed by Mario Leon.
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