The food is DELICIOUS. It has an elevated Tex-Mex feel. Everything is beautifully plated which (in my experience) is somewhat rare for Tex-Mex cuisine. The menu has an extensive variety of options. Everything I've tried has been great.
Onto the DRINKS! They have an incredible, unique selection of drinks to choose from. These are some of the best drinks I've had anywhere in Madison. The bartenders are talented drink mixers.
My ONE COMPLAINT about El Dorado...the bar is very busy during dinner on a weekend. Every seat is taken and the standing room around the bar can be very crowded. No problem...I can handle a crowd. The problem is that there are only 2 bartenders behind the bar serving the people at the bar AND people seated at tables for dinner. It takes FOREVER to get a drink...which is sad because they are so delicious. I came for dinner with a large group, and almost everyone gave up after the first drink because they were tired of waiting and trying to get service at the bar.