Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    El Torito

    3.7 (863 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Order El Torito Takeout or Delivery

    El Torito Photos

    Business Info

    EL TORITO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - El Torito

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Elizabeth L.

    El Torito is a chain, I don't know if there are any outside of California. This one is in Hawthorne near a huge mall. It is excellent. Always make a reservation, especially on the weekends or you will be waiting. Parking is easy. They have a full bar, a lot of comfortable seating and they even have Sunday Brunch. We were there, this time for dinner. As always it was great. It is a tad pricey for what you get which is traditional Mexican food. They always have specials, this time they had 35$ per person special called Dine LA. We did not get it, but it is a good deal. The service is excellent. All the staff dresses in Mexican style clothes and it is very cute. They are all super nice and you will be well cared for. We had the table side guacamole and you get a lot. My grandson loves it. For dessert we had their flan which was very good. Our mains were salads and really great combination plates. You will love this place.

    Condiments area
    Nancy M.

    This was my 3rd time going for Sunday brunch, my family and I love everything and the service from (Eduardo ) was outstanding. The food was fresh and good authentic Mexican food . The ambience was great and perfect!! Amazing service from everyone!!

    08/01/25
    Jasmine A.

    Stopped by on Friday late night for dinner (08/01/25) with my boyfriend! We participated in the Dine LA special ($35 per person for a 3-couse meal). Ordered the following: - 2 Dine LA Dinner ($35 per person) = $70 which consists of: - 1 tableside guacamole - 1 flauta - 1 asada with shrimp - 1 2-item combo of tacos (one chicken and one beef) - 1 flan - 1 other dessert we got instead of the deep fried ice cream since they were out :( also ordered: - 1 mexican candy shot = $11.75 - 2 modelos ($7.75 each) = $15.50 SUBTOTAL = $97.25 SURCHARGE (?) = $3.88 TAX = $10.62 OVERALL TOTAL = $111.75 ** Also tipped $15 in cash ** It was pretty quiet on a Friday night. Additionally my drink was pretty strong/bitter. Overall we had a bunch of leftovers. I feel like one course meal of the Dine LA special is good for 2 peeps!!!! Our server Jose V was very attentive and would always circle back frequently to see if we were okay.

    See all

    28 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    26 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Daisy C.

    Daisy C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sandra M.
    76
    116
    145

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Food is always amazing. Service is good today. We had Pablo as our waiter very kind funny waiter. I like coming here.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Great service by Eduardo definitely recommend visiting here with family. Food was great, hot and fast

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Julian was an amazing waiter! Very attentive. Made my food and drink experience fabulous..

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    The food was good, and Julians customer service was just as amazing! Keep up the good work!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Great food and service for Sunday brunch. I really liked the enchiladas. Eduardo was the best. Thank you Eduardo

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Daisy C.

    Daisy C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of El Torito H.

    El Torito H.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of M C.
    0
    1
    0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Daisy C.

    Daisy C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jose O.
    17
    11
    0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Robert G.
    75
    1055
    10928

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Daisy C.

    Daisy C.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    The food was great and the service was exceptional! Eduardo was very attentive which made the experience even better.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Brunch was delicious! And the service was exceptional- Eduardo was very attentive and made all the difference!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Clint T.
    264
    44
    8

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Carlos C.

    Carlos C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Daisy C.

    Daisy C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Vicie G.
    1
    119
    90

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Daisy C.

    Daisy C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Daisy C.

    Daisy C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Eduardo is the best! Choose him as your server, always! The definition of great customer service. He made brunch a great time!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 22

    El Torito Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - El Torito

    How much is Sunday brunch?

    It is about $37 per person. :)(^o^)/

    How much is your Sunday brunch and is bottomless mimosa included?

    Is this location open for Sunday brunch buffet?

    Yes, they are open for AYCE Sunday Brunch Buffet except for the Marina Del Rey location, where they serve a plated brunch.

    View All 4 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Mexican 451,196 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    La Villa Mexican Food Restaurant - Chips and salsa

    La Villa Mexican Food Restaurant

    4.0(551 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Stoked we found this spot. Great service and delicious lunch…read more Definitely will be back

    We stopped by La Villa Mexican Food on Crenshaw for dinner with the family and ordered a mix of…read moreplates to share. They started us off with chips, salsa, and a bean dip, which was a nice touch and something I don't see everywhere. I went with the two-item combo enchilada plate with shredded chicken and shredded beef, served with rice and beans. The portion size was very good - definitely satisfying - and the enchiladas were exactly what I was hoping for. This is comfort food for me, and this plate delivered. We also ordered the carnitas plate and the chile colorado, both served with rice and beans. The chile colorado had good flavor overall and was enjoyable. The carnitas had good flavor, though the texture was a bit inconsistent. Some pieces were tender, while others felt slightly overcooked or dry, which made a few bites less satisfying than they could've been. The salsa was good - not the best I've ever had, but flavorful and a nice complement to the food. Service was friendly, they took our order quickly, and the food came out fast. They were busy, so there was a slight delay at times, but still attentive when we needed them. Parking is mostly street parking, and when we went there was space available, though you may have to walk a little bit depending on the time. Overall, the portion size and value stood out to me. This is a solid, comforting Mexican spot, and I'd come back.

    Photos
    La Villa Mexican Food Restaurant
    La Villa Mexican Food Restaurant - Chicken mole enchiladas

    Chicken mole enchiladas

    La Villa Mexican Food Restaurant - Front entrance

    See all

    Front entrance

    Raul's Casa Sombrero - Wet Chicken Burrito

    Raul's Casa Sombrero

    4.2(166 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Raúl's Casa Sombrero has been a South Bay hub for many years for those that are wanting a feeling…read moreof homemade Mexican dishes and company. First, just like most casual Mexican restaurants you are greeted with house made salsa and chips to snack on while you study the menus for your meal. The salsa is very fresh and the chips are not, thank goodness, over salted. It's a perfect starter! I enjoyed the meal option of four chicken flautas with rice, beans, and perfectly portioned guacamole and sour cream. You are able to make your own choice of meat stuffing, which I love, knowing that the flautas are freshly made. I chose to have chicken and found it to be perfectly fried, not overly seasoned, which some places do. I like that you can actually taste the chicken and not just spice. I also had the horchata to drink, and I loved it! The service is wonderful, with many families flocking to the restaurant for that homemade feel for dinner. The staff has always been kind enough to offer a refill of your drink/soda to go if you wish. Kindness from the staff is a real highlight of Raul's. The ambiance of being at home is a plus for me. There are a few handicap parking spots available in the small adjoined parking lot, with easy wheelchair access through the front door. There is also plenty of parking spots located on the street and in the available parking lot located in the middle of Hawthorne Blvd. There is a television with captions on for those that are HOH, hard of hearing. Being a hearing aide user, I sincerely appreciated this. I consider this a hidden gem in Hawthorne.

    Still super delicious. I really have to try their enchiladas lol. I am forever getting their beef…read moreflautas. I don't think I've ever tried anything else but this and their chile rellenos. Those are also good. Pricing is reasonable. Enough portion for me. Sufficient parking. Clean indoors. Pretty safe area. Customer service is good. Never had an issue in all the years I have come here. I don't live close for the past 6 years but I love coming here when I'm down here

    Photos
    Raul's Casa Sombrero - Art

    Art

    Raul's Casa Sombrero - Carnitas burrito!!

    Carnitas burrito!!

    Raul's Casa Sombrero - Unlimited chips and salsa!

    See all

    Unlimited chips and salsa!

    Mi Zacatecas - 18. Fajitas Mixtas

    Mi Zacatecas

    4.0(465 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Went over to my friends house to watch the football games this past weekend, and they ordered Mi…read moreZacatecas for dinner. I have driven by this place a gazillion times, but had never gone in. Its a few blocks down from my Mom's house and right across the street from Hawthorne High School. I went with their 4 taco combo, shredded beef. How were they? Pretty freaking tasty! Right when I took the lid off the container, they looked similar to old school El Tarasco tacos. Red sauce on top, fried shell etc. Even the chips they give you were full fried tortillas. Bomb! The tacos were tasty, but they lost a little texture and crisp from the delivery. They would be better if ordered at the shop. Still, even then, I enjoyed every bite of them. They had lots of shredded beef in them, tons of lettuce and cheese and that red sauce. Damn fine tacos! I will definitely be back to eat inside there the next time I go see my Mom. Good stuff!

    I've been coming to this place since I was young, and it's always been our go-to spot for wet…read moreburritos. You honestly can't go wrong. I usually order mine with green sauce, while my husband prefers the red sauce, and both are consistently so good. The customer service has always been top-notch, with a lot of familiar faces even after all these years. The restaurant has grown, but the quality and hospitality have stayed the same. Food comes out pretty fast, and everything feels reliable and comforting every time we come back. A true classic and a staple for us.

    Photos
    Mi Zacatecas - Mural

    Mural

    Mi Zacatecas - Among other things, the chocolate flan was very good

    Among other things, the chocolate flan was very good

    Mi Zacatecas - Michelada

    See all

    Michelada

    Licha's Restaurant - Sope de tinga

    Licha's Restaurant

    4.1(136 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $

    So I've been wanting to come here very much for a while. Glad I finally made it. First, the hours…read moreare posted incorrectly. Licha's is closed Tuesday, open Mon to Sat 9a to 630p and Sun 9a to 5p. Both Yelp and Google have incorrect times.... which is why I could not make it before. Also, look for parking on the street, the parking lot is tiny. Any case, all of Licha's staff (owners?) are sweet and friendly. I felt at home immediately. Now about the food! and coffee, both are excellent. The Cafe de Olla is fantastic.... I almost never get coffee outside my home but when I come here, I WILL! For my first time here, I had the menudo with all the fixing. What I loved the most is that is all meat, no hominy to fill you up. I LOVED IT! Almost like my Mom used to make. The Tortillas ARE HOME MADE. They were excellent. See the pictures.... I finished everything, including the fixings (onions, fresh lemons, limes and cilantro. Btw, the house salsa is good but the habanero version is DELICIOUS but VERY HOT with excellent flavor and texture. Yummm. Because I was do full but still very excited to be here, I ordered 3 Al Pastor tacos with everything. I can hardly wait to eat them when I get hungry again. All in all, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Licha's. Don't miss out. Just remember to park on the street... they only have three spots. And don't blink, the place is tiny.

    If you want delicious, authentic food, you got to try Licha's! The service reminded me of the…read morehomeland, you don't feel like a customer, they make you feel like royalty, very friendly. Place is small but it doesn't matter when the food is this amazing!!! They have big screen tv playing sports and some classic music playing, pairs well with food. They are known for the Barbacoa and HurachesI recommend them both. Huaraches for the parents, Menudo & Barbacoa for me!!!!

    Photos
    Licha's Restaurant - The first part of the restaurant.

    The first part of the restaurant.

    Licha's Restaurant - Al Pastor Tacos. They look delicious!

    Al Pastor Tacos. They look delicious!

    Licha's Restaurant - The first 1/2 of the restaurant.

    See all

    The first 1/2 of the restaurant.

    El Torito - mexican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...