El Torero

"Named for, and resembling, a volcano, topopo salads are available in several configurations. All are architectural masterworks."
Michael Stern






"Shrimp Vera Cruz is a wild adventure for taste buds."
Michael Stern



"The only dessert at El Torero: almendrado. It is a meringue, colored as per the Mexican flag, covered with an almond-flavored custard sauce. A very light dessert after a heavy meal."
Marvin Nakashima



"A Tucson specialty, the cheese crisp is built on a super-thin flour tortilla, baked until flaky. This close shot shows how fragile the edge is, beyond the topping of melted cheese."
Michael Stern



"Set back from the road in this pink square building, El Torero doesn't look open even when it is. Inside, the mood is festive."
Michael Stern