429 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta | Tel: 403-762-2520 | Email: eltororestaurant@shaw.ca


Canadian Food with a Spanish and Mexican Influence

The restaurant is open 7 days a week 

Breakfast 7-11am
Dinner from 5pm.

Locally owned and operated, this old Banff favorite is back with new owners.
For the last four years Colin Schatz and Isabelle Rouleau have dedicated their passion and time into making this popular spot a new culinary destination with fresh ideas without pretention.
Amongst all of the Banff restaurants you will be pleased at El Toro.


Start your day with the best breakfast in Banff!
Powered by our generous portions of fresh ingredients, your day of skiing or hiking the beautiful mountains of the Banff area begins well here.


This Banff restaurant prides itself in it's homemade dishes influenced by the flavors of Latin America and Spain.  Featuring a wide tapas list, from tequila prawns, manchego flambé to plantain chips and homemade guacamole. Mexican dishes will sizzle out of the kitchen and our amazing steaks will keep your taste buds satistfied with the highest quality of beef available on offer.

Our famous Châteaubriand has been fulfilling beef lovers from all over the world for many years and you will find it difficult to leave our restaurant without trying our sweet banana flambé for two or the decandent Callebaut chocolate cake, fresh out of the oven!

We are commited to providing our guests with homemade quality food and great service at affordable prices. It's  been bringing back satisfied locals and travelers alike for over 35 years! Come and experience it for yourself.!

Check out our mid week specials in the Specials and Events section.

photography by Travis Tuckerman and Antoine Desormeaux     
website by Evan Stack

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