A four star review due to the table we were seated at by the new manager, there were plenty of tables available but she decided to seat us near the front door and was a cold day, wind was all on my back and our food was getting cold in no time. A five plus star rating for the lady that took care of our drinks, Laura was very nice and very professional, her service made our breakfast a pleasure, next time I wouldn't mind seating by the same area as long as Laura takes care of us. read more

We came here for Sunday dinner with my significant other. The service was extremely slow. The food was actually good once it finally came out, but getting it to the table took way longer than it should have. It honestly looks like they're understaffed. Everyone seemed like they were trying, but this is the second time we've come and it felt the exact same both visits. The place was only about a quarter full, so that made it even more surprising. Overall, the food was good, but the experience didn't really match the expectation. It felt pretty mid for what it's supposed to be. If you're just stopping in for drinks during happy hour it might be fine. But if you're actually hungry and planning to sit down for a meal, you might want to reconsider. Not sure I'll be back anytime soon. read more

There was confusion at the hostess stand. There was a party of five called in after we were. The hostess sat them first. She saw us waiting and asked my name. I told her. She told the hostess holding the tablet and said "OH NO!" It took about 20 more minutes of waiting awkwardly in the lobby for them to find a table for us. A party of 15 came in and was sat at the same time as us. There was NO WAY we could get food as they ALL rushed the lines at the same time. There was no tri-tip left. I asked one of the employees for tri-tip and they brought out a fresh one. I got a slice. It was IMPOSSIBLE to cut with the butter knife. Asked our server for a steak knife. IMPOSSIBLE to cut. I figured maybe it was rushed, didn't rest...no problem. Enchiladas were fantastic and so was the chile relleno. Kids loved the waffles and churros. The sweet corn cake was to die for. I went back after those groups weren't rushing all the lines. I got another piece of tri tip, hoping it would be better. It was so raw it was a blue red, and again, couldn't SAW through it with the steak knife. I went to the restroom, and someone had vomited all over the floor of the stall. I had to flag someone down to handle it. I didn't go back to see how much of it was cleaned out. I hope the restaurant will manage large reservations better. A group of 15+ people and two groups of five should not all be sat at the same exact time. Teach your chefs to let the tri tip rest. Maybe management should communicate with the kitchen about the large parties being sat at the same time so they can prep ahead of time. Oh, and heads up, they charge a service charge. No idea what it was for, but honestly? For $44.99/person, I'd rather go to a steakhouse and get tri tip cooked right. read more

We're regular El Torito brunch guests, so this visit was disappointing. There was a 25-minute wait despite several open tables when we arrived. The omelet station was unattended for a period of time, and the waffle syrups were nearly empty. Overall, the food quality did not match what we've experienced at other locations. Our server was really friendly but not very attentive, and we had to flag her down when we needed assistance. It also appeared the staff member bussing and maintaining multiple areas was overwhelmed. At $39.50 per person, we expected a more organized and attentive experience. We're hoping this was just an off day. read more

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Can you say "THE BEST MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH!!" because that's exactly what this is. El Torito is always doing their thing for brunch and they went above and beyond for Mother's Day! Delicious food, drinks, and even better service! Javier, the manager always is so attentive making sure we're well taken care of! read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

Thank you El Torito for hosting our Mother's Day event .. our booking was easy and smooth. Service was excellent, your staff was amazing , the restaurant had a delightful ambiance. Our taco buffet was really good .. will definitely keep you in mind for our future events . read more

El Torito - Our taco buffet setting .. - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

Sadly, we were overcharged for the Cadillac Margaritas. There is a huge sign out front for the Mother's Day brunch. On the bottom line you can see $5 Bloody Mary's and $5 Cadillac Margaritas. We will be back to be reimbursed. The restaurant was crazy busy when we left and didn't want to cause a scene. read more

El Torito - We were charged $13.75 for each Cadillac Margarita x 3 - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

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When walking in I see that the the area is clean and big! I did go on a Wednesday night and the vibes were so cool! Not too busy but a nice ambiance, when being sat I get my host Liliana she attends me and goes above and beyond she recommended a drink ( it had a watermelon slice) and it was amazing!! I frankly couldn't choose one plate so I decided to get a platter with three items so I can get a great taste of everything! The nachos were my favorite it had like an enchilada sauce and the egg rolls were BOMB.com!! The service was great and would recommend to eat here and ask for Liliana she was a hoot!! read more

El Torito - NACHOS SUPREMOS - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

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Javier did a great job getting us seated quickly and the food is amazing. We had a large party on Mother's Day and it could have been problematic, however, Javier worked diligently with the staff to get us seated as close to our reservation as possible. read more

Not bad... Also, nothing mind-blowing. The food was very mediocre and bland. I remember El Torito being great in the past. It's definitely changed. The food was bland, and the beans were overly salty. The beans were gross lol The enchiladas were alright. Nothing to rave about though, sadly. I got the cheese enchiladas, and my husband got the shrimp enchiladas. The enchiladas were bland. The rice was maybe from the day before. Not fresh by any means. The service was good. They were friendly and very sweet. Our waiter went out of his way to surprise my friend with a dessert for her birthday. That was very kind. My friend loved it! We sang happy birthday to her. It was a good time. Service was 10/10 I just wish the food was better. I used to love El Torito. It could have been an off day for the rice and beans, and the enchiladas lol read more

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Came in for Taco Tuesday which starts at 4pm. We sat in the bar section and it promptly got busy. There was one bartender who also went around taking orders, one person taking care of the taco section including making the corn tortillas, and a server that was taking care of the whole restaurant. It looked stressful but they did an amazing job and then I saw more staff come in around 5pm. I had the carnitas and al pastor tacos and they also had beans and their famous corn cakes. I highly recommend this place for Taco Tuesday but unless you get there at 4pm, you might have a little bit of a wait. read more

El Torito - Taco Tuesday - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

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We went for Mother's Day Brunch and it was terrible. We had a reservation but we waited over an hour to be seated. They were out of most of the good Andre food that was out was cold and didn't taste very good. Our server took 20 minutes just to come To our table and another 10 to bring us water and drinks. The price came with unlimited mimosas but we only got one; which was not even made with real orange juice. The managers were standing around doing nothing even though there was clearly a ton they should have been doing. Overpriced, crowded, bad food, bad service. read more

Got in quickly. Was greeted by Sol. She was so sweet and very helpful. She was never just standing around, she was running from table to table. Everything was great, food, atmosphere & staff. read more

El Torito - Madie got to meet. The Rock. Lol. - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

Javier is outstanding!!! Great service. Javier helped us find the dodger game and was very out going. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

Great service from Laura!! Welcoming, nice and always around when needed!! Food is good but service is grea read more

El Torito - Sunday Brunch - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

This was our first time here and the food was fresh and they were constantly bringing out fresh food and the server was great and friendly. Their card machine was done durning their busiest time ( Sunday brunch) but other than that, it's a nice spot for a bottomless mimosa brunch. read more

Laura provided exceptional service throughout our entire visit. She was highly attentive, always aware of what we needed before we even had to ask, and managed everything with efficiency and ease. Her timing was perfect, and she handled each part of the dining experience with care and precision. Beyond her professionalism, Laura brought such a warm and friendly energy that made us feel truly valued as guests. It's rare to encounter someone who combines attentiveness with genuine kindness so naturally. The fact that she thanked us at the end really stood out--it reflected a level of sincerity and hospitality that made the experience memorable. read more

Me and my family went out for Mother's Day. I get it's a very hectic day for everyone so I understand how it can be being a server myself. First off when we got there I think it would have been a good idea if they're were two separate lines one for walk in and another for reservations. Cuz the line was very long and what if someone couldn't get in cuz they were "late" on the reservation. When we got sat we didn't see our waiteress for a long time before getting our food. So we decided to just go and get it but omg when we got up to get our food everything was basically empty it felt like we had to scrounge for scraps and it was like that the entirety of our stay. It wasn't until we were basically done and on desert when they decided to stock up on EVERYTHING. We were very upset cuz we couldn't enjoy the food we wanted in the beginning and now that we were full now there was all this food available. Also it seemed understaffed. The table next to us also noticed that and we all were talking about how ridiculous everything was. When we finally did see our waitress she barely came to us to check up on us. I noticed how she would check up on everyone but us. I can't remember her name but she had the section in the way back of the restaurant behind the buffet in a room like area. Also they're were very long lines for both the tortilla and omelette station and only had ONE person serving, you would think on the busiest day they would at least have another person in both stations cuz the lines made the place feel entirely crowded. Overall they seemed understaffed and overbooked cuz they had to create extra outdoor seating. They took more then they can handle. And u know its bad when you constantly hear people over your shoulder say how bad it was when I was getting my food. It's sad cuz I love coming here to eat especially on Sundays for the brunch. read more

This is a very good place to eat! Very good food and great service! We definitely love and look for Sol always! She's very attentive and delivers great customer service! Laura is also such a beautiful person inside and out! She makes us feel right at home and like we're apart of the place! I encourage everyone to come if you want to feel at home and get great service and food! Thank you to everyone for making El Torito such a great restaurant in Corona! read more

After a record long wait food arrived with half cold and half burned. No water refill or even an ask. No I'm not that guy to complain and send food back but maybe the server should notice food hardly touched. Staff was yelling at each other in the back. Just a bad experience. Salsa was good though. read more

Wonderful atmosphere here. Very big place. We went for the lunch specials menu to check it out for the first time and I was shocked at the amount of food you get for $9.99 It tasted excellent and the chips were warm and fresh. Salsa was homemade and had a little kick. Service was on top of it with refills. Will go back for sure read more

El Torito - I opted for the Cheese enchilada combo with the sour cream sauce. It is advertised as chicken enchiladas but I only wanted cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

Our server Laura was the bomb! Make sure you sit in her section when you dine. She took good care of us on Sunday brunch.

Came in to watch the champions league game. Asked the manager when we walked in if we could put it on and he said yes. Sat down. Nobody put the game on asked the bartender. He said he needed to finish a couple orders and he'll put it on, nothing. Then the manager argued with us about the channel. We told him stations that showed the game he continued to request the channel. Not our cable service. He was extremely rude and then the remote control didn't even work. Can't tell you how good the food was because we didn't even get that far. But if you want quality service, don't come here. read more

I don't know what it is about the salsa here but it's so addictive! I especially love the staff. Food always comes out super quick! I like sitting at the bar for the vibes. Laura is my favorite! She always has the best energy. Truly, everyone is super sweet here. I will continue to come back time after time. read more

Excellent food and wonderful service. We had Anna and she was attentive and made the evening so smooth and overall just a great experience. Fajitas were amazing!! We will be back and we will ask to sit in Anna's section again!! read more

My Husband and I Love coming to this El Torito location, the food is always great, the service is always excellent by our waitress Laura in the bar... she is always friendly, happy, and she remembers what you like to drink everytime you visit. We always dine in the bar and we have come several times for Taco Tuesday... its usually located in the back of the restaurant where there is plenty of space, today on our visit the setup was in the bar area. Does it make sense to be in the bar and more interactive, yes, however the bar seating is not large so by putting it in the bar creates less space for seating in the bar which is a no bueno.. it creates you having to wait until a table clears. I would suggest placing it back in the original spot, or an alternate because the bar is too crowded now. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

Had a mother's day brunch reservation. Arrived 10 mins early and was told we would have a 1 hr wait even if we split up our party of 6. Wait ended up being 1 hr 20 mins so we left. Ridiculous to do this to families trying to celebrate mother's day. According to hostess people were staying longer than the 1.5 hour limit and other's wre joining tables already seated. She also said they were overbooked and yet kept taking reservations. Also were taking walk-ins. Terrible mismanagement. Will not be back ever read more

Chicken fajitas were tender and not greasy! Delicious! Love the Mexican Caesar salad, the corn cake & the salsa! Irma gave us excellent service and the music was just right, so we could visit. read more

This establishment is very well ran. The service Is phenomenal. Every Server is very professional and kind. HIGHLY recommend!!

Don't bother to go here. The customer service is bad. My family and I went here for the first time. It took for ever to be seated, to take our order, get our food and even the check. There was a larger group that showed up after us that the server completely forgot about us. The hostess in the front had to help us out but she seemed bothered every time we asked for help. It took 50 minutes to get out food. The place was emptied to have taken that long. The food was ok but it could have been better specially for being a mexican place. I'm going to be honest my family and I will not return back. read more

Great experience tonight. The food was excellent! Loads of onions and the steak and chicken were delicious. The service was fabulous! Diana our server did an amazing job and she was very busy. Thank you to Cassandra you talked with me and my husband for a while. We have come here for years and have only had one bad experience. If you do go Sol will take great care of you as well. She is the soul of this location. Her smile is contagious and she is always so kind, makes you feel so welcomed. It was loud but not loud tonight and the bar was very busy. All in all it was a wonderful experience. read more

El Torito - Fajita combos - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

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We arrived there on Sunday the 15th for my wife's birthday. The seating was a little off and I spoke with Bernice one of the waitresses there. She figured out our seating and got a seated. She didn't panic she figured it out. We were lucky enough to help her as our waitress. We threw so many different drinks at her.She didn't even have to write it down.She remembered it. I would have forgotten for sure! she was very professional and has great people's skills! Very good personality and seems like she love's her job. Oh, also, they have a lot of great food for their brunch. Thank you Bernice! read more

Came in for the table side guac tonight and was super surprised by the deliciousness of the flavors here! Manager Cassandra was incredible. Vibrant and attentive, she went ahead and waited on me herself. A very accessible location off the 91 freeway and close to the 15. Plenty of parking, and inside there is a happy vibe causing my stomach to respond very well to food. All in all an amazing experience that I will be repeating. Soon. read more

I stopped by to enjoy a few beers with a friend and we both had a great time. Jorge our server was so nice and provided such a great service. Cassandra the manager was a doll! read more

If your planning on going to brunch ask to be seated in Hectors section! He's very attentive. I never have to ask for anything he just brings it out! Orlando is also a very good server. If you can get seated in either of their sections you'll be taken care of. They both go above and beyond! read more

My friend and I went to brunch at El Torito last Sunday. There was free parking in the area which is a plus these days. I had made reservations online which was great since we didn't have to wait in line and we were given the option to sit inside or outside. Even though it was cold outside, since they had heaters, we sat outside because inside was very loud and crowded.. The service was great and the waiters kept checking on us but I know I won't be back for brunch because it wasn't worth the $37 + surcharge + tip (per person) for the champagne brunch. It might be good for somebody who is a heavy drinker and doesn't mind drinking cheap champagne but I only had two sips of my champagne, and the food is like cheap buffet food lacking flavor. read more

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Had a great Easter Brunch - felt like things were more organized than usual although there were some popular items that needed refilling more frequently. Thank you to our server, Berenice, for good service! read more

Best Mexican Food I've had since e the last time I was here! I ordered the Carne Asada Burrito (chimichanga style). This was the perfect meal. The carne asada was juicy and flavorful. The onions, peppers and cheese really made this even better. This rice and beans were cooked perfectly try as well. I have to mention the sweet corn cake separately because it deserves its very own mention......Only at El Torito can you get this original, devious taste sensation! YUM!! The atmosphere here is really cool and modern. Love the big bull statue too. Very clean and well spaced. I have to give a special 'shout out'to our server Diana. She not only was friendly and fast, but also very knowledgeable of the cuisine history. Thanks Diana for the great service read more

El Torito - Sweet corn cake - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

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Just say NO! This place is a mess. Starting with inexperienced Manager Kasandra, a total misguided leader with no control. Then there is Berenice Zendejas Events and Catering Specialist P: (562) 774-0319, berenice.zendejas@xperiencerg.com. She doesn't follow through on her orders or job. Sisto was the server who tried to arrange our table for 20 but failed miserably then ditched out.. Hector our waiter, server, buser and "apologizer" did all he could to try bit made things worse by screwing up almost every order. Kasandra being aware had zero idea on how to host 20 people! This restaurant is undermanaged, understaffed, under a rock! A Total failure of Retirement Party Dinner. The Mexican food has little flavor, its delivered at various temperatures as it is served in slow manner with a hit and miss process. Beans here, no rice there, where my tortillas? Our party person wasn't even offered a dessert. A $700 + night of uplanned unexpected servi read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Corona, California

Tried El Torito recently and it was solid overall. The food was decent, nothing mind-blowing, but definitely satisfying if you're craving classic Mexican dishes. Portions were good, and a couple items (like the desserts) stood out more than the mains. The vibe is nice and casual, interior of the restaurant is beautiful. Good for groups or just an easy lunch/dinner. Service was good, server was very attentive. Overall, it's a reliable spot. Not the best Mexican food you'll ever have, but not bad at all. Kinda mid in the best way. I'd come back. read more