The service was exceptional and Rosa was very kind and enthusiastic! The manager Esther was also very sweet and professional! I love the ambience of the place too! The food was absolutely delicious and highly recommend coming here! Don't forget to make space for the desert because that's personally my favorite part. read more

Ate and left no crumbs. W Adriana My dad had the best birthday. Best server Adriana. Thanks for making my dad's birthday better Adriana!!!!! read more

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Adriana was our server she was the best very attentive and super friendly, recommend coming here our food was super good

9-6-2026 I had no idea it was going to be this crowded on a Sunday brun, but it was one of the few deals on UE for burritos. I decided to pick it up myself since it is closeby. Thankfully, one of the two parking spots for 15 minutes loading was free. While it was crowded, I was offered a drink by the entrance! Thank you to the employee who told me I could help myself, since it made my day. I will probably be back for dine-in one day. They even had a band performing today. It's rainy today, but packed inside. Anyway, I gladly tried the Jamaica and liked it. Then, I customized a breakfast burrito. It was hot and made to order, and it came with a salsa. It didn't feel that meaty, since there was so much tortilla, but it was filled. It was one of the better ones I've had. read more

El Torito Grill - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

Food was good, but the service made the experience even better! I went on the weekend with a few friends, and we all agreed that our server, Cam, gave us some of the best service we've had in a while. Cam was friendly, attentive, and had great recommendations. He recommended a few drinks for us, and every single one was a hit! It's always nice when a server actually knows the menu and can point you toward something worth trying. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu--and hopefully we get Cam as our server again! Great experience overall. read more

I come to El Torito all the time. The service isn't always the best, but I keep coming back because the food is amazing. I'm giving them 5 stars because I tip according to the service, but I rate a restaurant according to the food -- and their food definitely deserves 5 stars. Consistently delicious and one of my go-to places. read more

7/28/26 El Torito Grill Brea CA...Came here to do a Taco Tuesday night dinner and watch the Dodger game! They have Happy Hour appetizers starting at $6. I had the two at that price, the chicken taquitos and fried zucchini. So good! They have 4 kinds of tacos for $3 each. I had Al pastor, carnitas, and pollo. They make their own fresh tortillas in house! Excellent tacos! Love the taco toppings area! Got a refreshing refillable Mr Pibb! This restaurant is hidden and simple, but very clean inside and outside. Service here was good. Love the house made tortillas with the cinnamon butter! Great visit! read more

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This was by far best restaurant I went to so far. They are a local business so go support them! Their staff have been so kind and accommodating. I should have asked for my waitress name but she was very sweet. I ordered the chicken fajita salad and I thought it was just like a regular salad but ordering it was a whole experience, they added the chicken in front of me in this metal bowl it was so cool. I saw someone ordered the fajita plate and I will probably get that next time. My family ordered the churros and when I tell you these are the authentic ones they are they tasted so fresh and the chocolate and caramel dips made it more AMAZING! This place is family friendly and also such a good place for a date. Definitely will come again :) read more

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Delicious brunch with so many options to choose from! Rosa was a great waitress and kept our mimosa glasses full. Can't wait to come back!

Our server, Rosa, was absolute perfection--so attentive and warm. She even invited my visiting family from out of the country to help make our tableside guacamole! Talk about an unforgettable core memory for them to take back home. The entire feast was unbelievable. We devoured the ribeye fajitas, combo fajitas, fish tacos, and filet tacos, and every single dish hit the mark. My personal favorite had to be those warm tortillas, butter, and salsa they bring out to start--and we topped the night off with a flan that was absolute heaven. Everyone was already planning our next visit before we even left the table. We'll definitely be back! read more

El Torito Grill - Flan - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

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I had never even heard of an El Torito Grill before, and apparently this is the last one, and wow, it is amazing. The fresh flour tortillas alone are worth the visit. They're so good you could practically make a whole meal out of them. Three of us shared the sampler platter and it was more than enough food. We actually had leftovers, partly because we couldn't stop eating those tortillas and were completely stuffed. Our son ordered the pizza (which he mostly ignored in favor of the fries), but overall it was such a great experience. The ambiance was so fun. They have a sit-down dining area as well as a club-style bar area, which gives it such a lively vibe. And the service was awesome friendly, attentive, and just made the whole experience even better. We absolutely loved it and will definitely be back. Honestly, every time we go to Knott's Berry Farm, I think this is going to be our new go-to spot. So good. Five stars. read more

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The food and service was AMAZING! Rosa our server was fantastic and kept our drinks and tortillas filled. The tortillas are GREAT! === like really good. We will definitely be back soon. read more

El Torito Grill - SUPREMAS DEL FUEGO FAJITAS - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

Our server, Adrian was the best!!! Super friendly and went over and beyond to make sure we had everything we wanted. I got the build your own combo - grilled fish taco w a chicken enchilada- veggies and black beans. The fish taco was the standout-soo flavorful...I really enjoyed it. Do yourself a favor and get the handmade flour tortillas!! I had a few w the salsa and after my lunch...I had one with the sweet butter for dessert-sooooooo gooood!! read more

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I used to come to El torito grill all the time when I was a kid in the 90s, I remember thinking it was so cool because it was up on a hill, I remember it was always packed and they made homemade tortillas. I was coming to town to go Disneyland so I told my friend I wanted to come, she picked me up and we got there at 10:55am they opened at 11am so perfect timing we sat in the car and waited. We came on Tuesday January 6th,2026 we were greeted by a nice older gentleman that looked to me a manager he told us they were having a lunch buffet for $19.99 a person which is a steal the food Looked absolutely delicious but I didn't see anything I could personally eat with my dietary restrictions. We got seated In a booth and looked over the menu. The setting was just as it was all those years ago very nostalgic for me made my heart happy, the server dropped off chips and salsa as well as homemade tortillas and butter and our drinks, we ordered I got the enchilada and taco combo and my fried got a grilled chicken salad, we sat and chatted for awhile, the restaurant started to fill up with the people that worked in buildings surrounding the restaurant. The food and service were great! So happy I could come and eat here again, can't wait to come again next time I'm in town! read more

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Went to the brunch for Sunday and of course the food was amazing and the bottomless mimosas were out of this world!!! Rosa was our waitress and she was perfect!!! She was extremely nice and every time our drinks were low she filled them immediately. Service like that is really hard to come by in today's world. Around 2 which was the closing for the brunch Rosa saved us a little champaign that was awesome. She is the best! Food and drinks were the best. read more

El Torito Grill - Mimosas - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

On August 2, 2026, I hosted my mother's 80th birthday at El Torito Grill in Brea. I contracted for a taco buffet for approximately 45 guests, including soft drinks. I understood that alcohol and other items outside the package were not included. My complaint concerns how more than $800 in additional guest charges were handled. Guests ordered alcohol, guacamole, desserts, and other items, but several later told me servers did not explain that these purchases were being placed on separate checks. Guests also said the soft drinks included in my package were not actively offered. I also brought a birthday cake and cupcakes, yet dessert menus were distributed. Management later stated the menus had prices, but my husband specifically recalls seeing one without prices. Most concerning, toward the end of the event I personally watched servers place checks on tables after many guests had already left. I walked around collecting checks from empty tables. After servers saw me doing this, they asked if they could combine them. At that point, I felt I had little practical choice but to pay. I was not going to chase down guests who had already left or ask the few remaining guests to pay while watching me cover everyone else's checks. I ultimately paid more than $800. Paying these checks did not mean I had agreed to host these additional purchases; I was responding to a situation that had already occurred. Management has since acknowledged a lack of communication and apologized but offered only Sunday brunch for four. I do not feel comfortable returning to the same location for a complimentary meal. I am not requesting reimbursement for every legitimate guest purchase. I am requesting a reasonable monetary refund or adjustment reflecting the acknowledged communication issues and the handling of guest checks that left me with over $800 in unexpected charges. read more

Food was great. Tortillas are incredible, as always. Rosa did an incredible job! Always great!

Food is good but be prepared to wait for a table. I would still recommend trying it. The restaurant is clean and for a chain restaurant the food is authentic tasting and cocktails were delish read more

Food was good and the service was excellent. Handmade tortillas were really good. I would give this place a 3.5 overall. It's really not Mexican food but dressed up like it is. For those that know the difference you will understand what I mean. It's just more of an American Mexican food than authentic. I will go back as the food was good. They have an Sat/Sub. Ranch I would like to try as well. read more

Omg! My hubby and I had a Sunday afternoon date and came here. It was the best! Our server was perfect. I am sorry as I forgot her name. The food was delicious! I got the beef fajita's and hubby got the ribs.They make fresh tortillas right there in front of the restaurant. So yummy! The whole place has a great vibe. Going back to soon! read more

Adrianna was our server, she was amazing!! She made the best Guacamole !! And she was very attentive. We will come back!! Thank You Adrianna!! read more

I've been coming to El torito for decades!! To this particular location only a few times. But we will not be coming back. WE WERE COMPLETELY DISAPPOINTED!!! Nothing had flavor. I had a combination plate, green rice, black beans, a chicken corn enchilada and a steak taco. Husband had the Carnitas plate, one of my daughters got the salmon plate and my other one got chicken tenders and fries. I usually eat with my eyes first but that wasn't possible this time it was all just bland looking. My food seemed like it was put in the microwave for a week and that made the green rice extra crunchy and dry along with everything else. My husbands carnitas were NOT carnitas taste but more of a meaty taste (if that makes sense) The salmon plate was the saddest plate I've seen in my life. And last but not least the fries, my little one was bitting a fry and immediately spit it out, unfortunately for her she had already swallowed a tiny piece. She said "it smells like cow poop" to my surprise I HAD to smell it and sure enough, straight up poop!! It was DISGUSTING. After that we had to bring it up to the manager, I didn't catch his name but he took care of us and the waiter was also fantastic. I hope their menu or vendors or whatever it is changes. read more

El Torito Grill - Dryness of the beans - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

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5 stars for Service 5 stars for decor & ambiance 5 stars for their fresh made TORTILLAS !!!! Yasssssssssss So so GOOD. I had the mesquite smoked flavored fajitas and I would have loved it more except there was so much gristle I could barely eat it ... let's say I tried .. I really really did cuz the flavor was spot on ... but too much of the meat was inedible . . The server did an excellent job of taking care of me , however ... he doesn't control the kitchen read more

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We have been here twice based on the photos. Both experiences were so vastly different. The food is always tasting delicious and hot when it comes out. This is more based on service time and the experience we had. The first time we came in was a Tuesday night and we sat inside. We had a wonderful experience with a great woman server (she had glasses - we couldn't find her name on the recipe). She made sure our waters were constantly topped off, filled our chips and tortillas, and made sure our food/experience was great. It was such a great experience we were in the mood for their deep fried ice cream and it's just as good as it sounds! This was a 5 star experience. The second time we came was a Sunday late afternoon and sat on their patio for their happy hour. The happy hour deals to amount of food is pretty good. The empanadas were delicious and we always get the queso fundido! Unfortunately, sitting on the patio is not for the faint of heart. It took about 10 minutes for someone to come greet us then another 5 minutes for our waters. I'm usually more understanding but it wasn't busy when we came in. The server was very chill and put our happy hour food on the fly for it to come out. It all came out good and tasted great. We never got our chip or tortillas refill and the tortilla didn't come until after the appetizers were finished. Then we ordered our food and it took 30-35 minutes for it to come out. We didn't experience this long of a wait for food to come out (especially without the server checking on us while we were waiting). We ended up boxing up most of our food because we lost our appetite waiting. This was a 3 star service. Overall, I think we will be choosing to sit inside from now on due to how much better the service is inside versus outside. read more

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Went on a Sunday where they offer an all you can eat buffet and I was like, okay... we're overeating today. THE FOOD. They offer a wide variety of food, including enchiladas, carnitas, chicken, ribs, and made-to-order omelettes and tacos. There's even a carving station with tender and slightly smoky tri-tip. Each of their different meats is worth trying, but the chicken ranchero and chicken chile stand out for their great flavors. The ribs are surprisingly good too. The dessert station, with flan, rice pudding, and mini pastries, finishes the meal on a sweet note. THE DRUNK DRINKS. - Bloody Mary. Ordered this morning cocktail. It's bottomless, but coupled with an all you can eat buffet, and therein lies the conundrum. I had two and called it quits. THE VIBE. The decor reflects a warm and inviting Mexican hacienda-style atmosphere. The wait staff keeps plates cleared and drinks refreshed. THE PARKING. Parking is free. We got there right when they opened at 9AM, so it was an empty lot. THE VERDICT. Sunday (fun day) buffet at El Torito Grill delivers both variety and quality, making it a strong pick for weekend brunch. read more

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This location is on a hill behind a bunch of business buildings, not visible from the street. This chain was intended to be a slightly more upscale version of the traditional El Torito.The interior is large with a welcoming vibe and, while the tables and chairs are a bit worn, the dining area is still very nice and comfortable. We came for dinner and had exemplary service from start to finish. Freshly made tortillas were immediately presented with some salsas and honey butter. I wouldn't have thought of honey butter for tortillas but it was delicious and we both kept slathering it on, opting for it over the salsas. I had a couple of house margaritas over the course of the meal and was impressed with how excellent they were. Kudos to the bartender. I decided to order a couple of appetizers as my meal. First, a summer menu special, chorizo queso fundido, a gooey blend of melted Mexican cheeses with jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro. The chips, for dipping into the delicious cheesiness, were also very good. I also got chicken taquitos. These were shredded chicken with cheese and pico de gallo wrapped in crispy tortillas with both tomatillo-avocado and red pepper dipping sauces. I'm used to having sour cream with taquitos but I honestly didn't miss it, these were so good. I was surprised at how great a meal I had here. Much, much better than what I remember ever getting at any El Torito. read more

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I had the Carne Asada Y Camarones. It is one of the popular dishes. It was really good, the carne can be cooked to whatever you like. It was so delicious. Everything blended well together. There are free tortillas in the black container on the table to combine it with. The tortillas were super fresh. Nothing was too salty. Everything was perfectly seasoned. There is beans and rice on the side with onions that comes with the dish. There is Happy Hour for drinks and selected foods. I recommend the Original Mojito. It's delicious. In my opinion, it tastes better than the Blackberry Mojito or the Mango Margarita. We were celebrating an anniversary and Albert, our server, did an amazing job handling so many people in our table!! He was so attentive of everyone's needs and kept checking on us very often! And his suggestions for food and drinks were spot on. read more

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We love El Torito Grill! Cesar is the best server hands down! He is always on top of drinks and refills. We come often. The entire staff is so friendly and welcoming and the food is delish! read more

Came in for Sunday brunch, had great service, great food and fantastic time with the mariachis

Everything was great the service was excellent our server Rosa was amazing! We came to the Sunday brunch. For my Birthday. Rosa didn't even know it was my Birthday and she treated us with friendly and great service! read more

Amazing food and exceptional service! A special thank you to Caressa for her warm hospitality and outstanding customer service. She made our visit truly memorable. Highly recommend El Torito Grill at thisblocation. read more

El Torito Grill - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

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Hector and Cynthia provided great service and dining experience. The food was amazing and everyone was super attentive!

Location was a bit tricky to get to. Google Maps took me to Starbucks instead of El Torino Grill. Restaurant is very nice and clean. Was very busy for a Monday. We had great service from our server and bar tender. Our table of 10 ordered a bunch of appetizers and margaritas!! The appetizers that were delicious were the Pork Belly Chicharron, the Grilled BBQ Ribs and the Beef chorizo empanadas. The angus beef sliders and queso fundido were a table favorite but I didn't not try them. The appetizers that were definitely not good were the Beer Battered Shrimp due to being over cooked and rock hard was a 0/5. The Beer battered Zucchini was gross 0/5. The calamari and the wings were a 3.5/5. Of all the margaritas we tried, the tables favorite were the Pomegranate, Mango and Strawberry. The Raspberry and the Cadillac house margarita were good but not for a second glass. The blackberry margarita and the Melon margarita were just gross. Great service!! read more

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We had an excellent espero at El torito grill. Our server Rosa was kind and attentive and food was delicious. The restaurant is clean and visual appealing. The managers Ester and Miguel were also wonder and made our 1st visit a great experience and we will definitely be back read more

Thank you to our great waitress Rosa she provided great service. She was very attentive and made our birthday for mom a wonderful experience. Come on down and grab some Sunday brunch you wont regret it. Menudo/posole and carnitas were very flavorful. Thank you again. Yum Yum. Thank you for the experience. read more

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Taco Tuesday is great here. I really enjoyed the carnitas and the steak tacos. Our server was Adriana and she was incredibly helpful, attentive, and kind. The overall experience here was great across the food and service categories. I also really like their salsa bar with all the condiments they have to offer. There is cabbage, red salsa, green salsa, cotija cheese, onions and cilantro, and beans. I just wish the beans scooper had holes in it to drain the sauce because the regular scooper they use picks up all the juice which most people wouldn't want on their taco plate. read more

We were there last night (August 29, 2026) for my mom's 80th birthday and we had the absolute BEST service! Jonathon was our waiter, we had 12 people in our party and Jonathon kept the drinks flowing and the tortillas a plenty! That was the best service I have ever had at that restaurant! Jonathon is amazing and El Torito is genuinely lucky to have him! Please ask to sit in Jonathon's section! He is amazing! Thank you so much for your fabulous service! read more

Great time and our waitress Adriana was amazing! Great customer service! She accommodated all of our needs during our great dinner

Server Adriana was amazing... Great customer service friendly .... had such a great attitude ..smiling the whole time she was serving us .... ..all of our food was on time and exactly what we ordered hot and fresh thank you Adriana will be coming back real soon .. read more

Rosa is the most amazing server! She is so attentive and cheerful! She made my birthday brunch extra fun! We will definitely be back and hope to see her again! read more

El Torito Grill - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California