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El Torito

4.4 (3.7k reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Jessica S.

Great brunch with my dad this morning for his birthday! Tomas took good care of us. He was very attentive and nice! The restaurant was very clean and nice atmosphere. We will definitely be back soon with more family!

Everything was delicious  Our server was Gaby always taking care of us very lovely lady
Minion M.

Our server Gaby was very sweet and and always taking f care of us Recommend this place very lively

Angel B.

El Torito used to have the best Happy Hour in town. It was ALWAYS 7 days a week. The menu changed every few months. For the past 5 years we have been coming here. Alvaro and Jose have always served up the best drinks. We have always sat in the cantina. Sometime around the world cup, they cut back on Happy Hour. Now its only 3:00-7:00pm Monday thru Friday. No more weekends. As a local resident I am very disappointed. I miss Happy Hour. I also miss the good deals they used to have. I really hope they bring it back. On a plus side Alvaro and the other bartender Jose are both great. Go and see them.

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Dari P.

We didn't have to wait for table, and we we had a view of the boats. I had a side of 4 taquitos. They were presented really cute. Service was excellent.

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Heidy Julissa S.

Mario was super attentive he made sure our mimosas were filled to the rim everytime they would be low he kept reminding us how much time we had left to grab food . He was super sweet and definitely will be back just to see him and our morning be fun ... He was great at handling us lol ... thank you Mario

Made my own Tostada at the $20 AYCE Lunch Buffet M-F 11-2. 10/10
Bob A.

What a great value! The Weekday AYCE Lunch at El Torito... homemade street tacos with all the fixings... different salsa's, a beautiful salad bar, with make your own mini tostadas, chile verde, and colorado, and a great assortment of desserts, including my favorite flan... diffinitely the best flan around... $20 Monday to Friday 11am to 2pm... we came for Tuesday and left with something they do better... will be back soon. Oh yeah... Weekends are slammed and you need reservations... don't get me wrong... the weekend buffet here is A+... but weekdays no reservations needed... much more relaxed.

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Stephanie L.

Wow, great and tasty food for 40$ This by far has been on of the best ones. I get reminded of a gigantic one from Las Vegas. I came with my father and we had an absolute great time. We kept saying how good the food tasted. The server was very attentive and the food was incoming never empty. Will definitely come back.

Jessica B.

The family and I had a wonderful brunch buffet experience thanks to our server CAROLINA! We ate our fill and the kiddos even got an ice cream surprise overall love this El Torito location over the others in the area.

LaRonn P.

Julio was an excellent waiter! Great service, very friendly, and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. Definitely appreciate the hospitality. The Family & I will certainly be back!

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Ann Y.

Oh my goodness! We were craving Mexican food, so we decided to stop by El Torito. What a chaotic experience it turned out to be! Our server was friendly, but he took our drink order and vanished for a whopping 20 minutes. When he finally returned, he brought our drinks but left our chips, salsa, and guacamole behind. After another 20 minutes, my husband suggested we move to the bar since we noticed people were getting their orders quicker. Finally, our server found us seated at the bar. After another 40 minutes of waiting, he apologized profusely and said, "Oh no, I forgot your chips! I'll be right back." Why bring them now after we've been waiting for so long? To make matters worse, we ordered the shrimp fajitas, and they were absolutely dreadful. The shrimp was slimy and tasteless, while the beans and rice were the only redeeming qualities. While they do have a great happy hour with excellent drinks, the service was atrocious. After spending $112.00, I wouldn't be returning to El Torito anytime soon.

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Meat E.

Whenever I visit California, El Torito is an absolute must-visit. I always order the fajita salad, prepared table side with that incredible cilantro dressing -- my favorite. The salsa is delicious, with a slightly unique twist from what you typically find in Arizona Mexican restaurants, featuring roasted serrano peppers, jalapeños, fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, ground cumin, oregano, and salt. The flavors are fantastic, with just the right kick of spice. The restaurant's ambiance is always inviting and stylish, making the experience even better. I wish they were in Arizona..

Tonight we are having such am maxing time with our server Jose he had been so attentive and punctual always redoing a fn making sure our drinks are up to par he did such a great job 100/10 he's such a great server if you at the bar ask for Jose

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4 months ago

Love coming to the bar at El Torito. Alvaro the bartender always takes great care of us and makes it for a great Friday night!

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Their food was great, our server Deysi B was a great hostess. She was very helpful I would come again just for her welcoming energy!

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Service and food was great . Julio C . Was a great server. Brunch was awesome. Will definitely come back again. Had a great time.

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6 months ago

Always has great food and service! Gloria was really sweet and helpful and answered any questions I had

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Everything was 10/10 thanks for stepping up your game again El TORITO! Server Ernesto was awesome! Will definitely be back !

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Happy hour was amazing. Food was tasty and the service was great! Thank you Gaby for being awesome, your service today was excellent!

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Julio was a very nice server and made our experience here amazing. If everyone is like Julio then I would definitely come here all the time

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Gloria was a great server. She is so sweet and was very attentive. She is a genuinely nice person and she deserves a raise!

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8 months ago

Had the best experience with our waiter Mario! Very attentive and sweet. I highly recommend their Sunday Brunch.

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8 months ago

Best brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Samuel in the bar area was bomb. Ask to be seated in the bar. One of the best brunches.

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Got the buffet brunch. Really great options and tasty food. Our server julio was really nice and got our beverages out quick

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Gabby was amazing service was great! Food came out quick! Will definitely be back! Thank you Gabby

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Ask the Community - El Torito

How much is all you can eat Sunday brunch now? It doesn't show on the website.

The Sunday brunch is 36$ per adult and 12& per child I don't know why they won't say the price online

Do they have happy hour?

Yes 3:00 to 9:00 daily and on drinks and appetizers.

Today for Mother's day the brunch cost $31 per person. I just asked my husband. May 9,2021. How come it differs? Is it because of Mother's Day?

I called them today and they said the price for brunch is now $31 so they may have just increased prices.

Are they doing the Sunday brunch on Valentine's Day to?

Yes

Will you guys be staying open or closing due to restaurants closing in LA?

They are open for indoor and outdoor dining as of today Feb 15 2021

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