El Toro Loco Steakhouse Westchester
Steak house · 8444 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33144, United States · United States
★ 4.9 on Google · 22,651 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Aug 5, 2026 · 177 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.9★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.9★
- Flagged
- 18%
- Coverage
- 4%
All reviews shown by Google
823 examined reviews
177 of 1,000
1,000 of 22,651 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 5, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviews present a deeply divided experience. Many reviewers report exceptional food quality, an energetic atmosphere, and standout customer service from individual staff members. However, a notable segment of customers highlights issues with delivery orders, unexpected service charges, and occasional inconsistencies in food preparation.
+ Repeated strengths
Staff Service
Reviewers frequently praise the attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable service provided by individual staff members.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-07-17
Excellent service, Lizandra gave us incredible service.
5★ · 2026-06-30
We came to celebrate my wife's birthday and had an incredible time, everything was excellent, many thanks to the waitress Lisandra for her magnificent service, it was a wonderful afternoon
Quality of Meats
Diners often highlight the flavorful, high-quality cuts of meat such as wagyu, churrasco, and filet mignon.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-04-07
A wonderful time. Lisandra our server was excellent and a lot of fun. The filet minon is always good. The sweet potato fries are the best.
5★ · 2026-04-12
100% guaranteed the best cuts and meats in Miami
Atmosphere and Cocktails
Guests frequently commend the cozy yet lively ambiance and well-crafted drinks.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-04-07
A very cozy atmosphere and excellent service.
5★ · 2026-04-13
The food is absolutely delicious, the place is amazing, and the cocktails are a 10/10! But Lisandra's service deserves a 100/100; she's always so respectful and kind. Thank you for everything! 100% Recommended!!!
5★ · 2026-05-16
Had an amazing experience at El Toro Loco. I’ve been coming here for years. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out fast, but what really made the experience stand out was our server, Yenny. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure ev...
− Repeated complaints
Delivery Issues
Reviewers note missing items, unseasoned food, and a lack of requested sauces when ordering for delivery.
1 supporting review
3★ · 2026-04-26
The food at the restaurant is great, but the Uber Eats delivery always seems to lack sauce, and sometimes the meat isn't cooked to my liking. I'm just asking that you please pay more attention to the delivery specifications. Thank you!
Unexpected Charges
Complaints mention unexpected automatic service fees and tips added to bills without clear prior notice.
2 supporting reviews
2★ · 2026-04-25
I was very excited to try this restaurant after reading so many amazing reviews. Overall the food was good and service was definitely prompt. I gave the one star to service because I felt the server tried to upsell everything and didn’t sta...
1★ · 2026-05-23
Attached are two invoices from different dates, one for dine-in and one for takeout. The first included a service charge without prior notice, and then, to top it all off, when we tried to trust them again, they shamelessly charged for the...
Food Inconsistencies
Some diners report receiving fatty, chewy, or cold cuts of meat, as well as soggy dishes.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2026-04-06
One of the worst restaurant I have been lately. The drinks are expensive at approximately $16 with no brand liquor. The steak was full of fat. The 1/2 pound filet mignon with bacon had soggy bacon and the size of the meat looked like 2 quar...
5★ · 2026-07-08
Excellent service our waiter was Ricardo. The food was delicious great atmosphere.
Good for
- Dine-in celebrations and family gatherings
- Lovers of steak and grilled meats
- Patrons seeking attentive and personalized table service
Avoid if
- You are looking for reliable food delivery or takeout
- You want a quiet, low-noise dining environment
- You are sensitive to unexpected service charges on your bill
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Apr ’26 | 297 | 50 |
| May ’26 | 266 | 48 |
| Jun ’26 | 168 | 28 |
| Jul ’26 | 207 | 35 |
| Aug ’26 | 62 | 16 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 175 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- duplicate text 2 reviews flagged weight 0.9
Flagged reviews
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
Fabiana provided excellent service and the food was super good
- Sebastian Ordoñez ★★★★★ 2026-05-31 suspicion 81
- Tatiana Crespo ★★★★★ 2026-06-11 suspicion 81
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 175 remaining flagged reviews.
Rotsiri Camejo Delville
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-04-02
The place was very nice, I liked it a lot, and Lázaro's service was 10 out of 10, excellent service.
Aitor Candina
1 review
★★★★★
2026-04-03
Jenny is the best! What an amazing experience!
Erika Gomez
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-04-04
Great service from fabiana everything was great in the restaurant.
Edilia Hernandez
1 review
★★★★★
2026-04-05
I came to El Toro Loco to celebrate my grandson's 18th birthday. The service was exceptional, the food fabulous, I highly recommend it. Thank you, Yuda.
Livia Benitz
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-04-05
The experience was great as usual. Excellent service today by Dianela
carmen Cristina martinez-Ayala
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-04-05
Everything was delicious, and the service was spectacular. Thank you, Lisandra, for your attention… it couldn't have been better. Thank you.
Viviana Leiva
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-04-05
Carlos is a fantastic waiter! His suggestions were perfect, Salim kept the table spotless, and we loved the birthday celebration!
Ronald Rodriguez
1 review
★★★★★
2026-04-05
The food is always great; we always come here, but today it was better than ever. Jonathan's recommendations were spot on, and the meat was cooked to perfection. The Wagyu platter is fantastic; we added a Brancino and some shrimp. Everything was absolutely perfect.
Nicolas Suárez
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-04-05
5 stars for everything. Excellent wagyu tostones and shrimp. The wagyu platter was perfect for 3 people, and Austin Hope was the best wine. Jonathan was our server and he was truly amazing. We will be back.
Luis M Cabrera
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-04-05
Carlos Zamora, the service was spectacular, we loved everything about the greens, the best piña coladas, the managers were super attentive.
Report generated Aug 5, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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