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El Toro
Camarones a la Diabla
Burn factor: one out of four
Dinner at El Toro on New Year's Eve has become a First Night tradition for The KAke, Natasha and me. The KAke just informed me of said tradition, seeing as how we've done if for two whole years now. Hell, if it involves my best friend and margaritas, I will inarguably make that a tradition.
Having done the notorious Mexican food overindulgence, filling up on tortilla chips; The KAke and I decided to split El Toro's Camarones a la Diabla. Armed with jumbo prawns, onions, mushrooms, and a creamy tomato based sauce; this dish was definitely scrumptious and hit the spot.
We were on a spicy mission, and Camarones a la Diabla came recommended from our witty server, so expectations were high. Now, it could just be that our taste buds have been abused over the years of adulthood â€" but neither The KAke nor myself felt this dish was ohmygodineedaglassofwater hot, if ya know what I mean. But paired with excellent service, wonderful flavor, and mass margaritas, Camarones a la Diabla definitely helped us end 2008 on a most delicious note.
[El Toro, 1128 Broadway, Tacoma, 253.722.5196]