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    El Torito Loco

    4.3 (361 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Carne asada tacos
    Marissa L.

    Nice spot for Mexican food in chino/ chino hills area. They serve breakfast all day and have a good size menu like tacos, wet burritos, pozole. My tacos were a good size, and bigger than I thought and meat was soft. I will definitely come back to try other things on the menu. FYI inside is small with limited seating, this is a great to-go spot.

    Asada fries
    Diana P.

    If you're craving Mexican food El torito loco in chino is a great option . Their menu is extensive and offer various items it was hard to even decide what i wanted. Portions are pretty big and items are definitely loaded up. It is a very tiny resteraunt and has limited tables but there are also outdoor tables as well. The staff were really nice and we didn't wait long for our items. I ordered the taquitos plate and my friends ordered asada fries , sope, and breakfast burrito (breakfast is served all day) . Out of all the items i would recommend the taquitos plate. Overall i would say the food was pretty good and the price was fair. They also offer complimentary chips and have a salsa bar.

    Kim B.

    This is my new go to lunch spot. They have an excellent crispy chicken taco for $5 that is packed full of chicken and fresh lettuce, tomato and cheese. They have a small fresh salsa bar with great salsas (green is my favorite), onion, cilantro, etc.. They have a great kids menu and they even serve breakfast all day. The woman who usually is at the register is friendly and very efficient taking orders, serving and cleaning tables. The place is small but there is outside seating. If you like Mexican food you should check it out.

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    Hector H.

    1) the girl at the register kinda had an attitude 2) the food was okay 3) there was a very long hair in my food

    Alyssa L.

    Busy spot especially during the lunch rush but decent food. I got a beef flauta combo plate but tried a bit of the chicken and actually preferred that. Also had a horchata which was nice and not too sweet and came in a large cup. Service was friendly and there's a salsa bar to grab your own salsas and condiments. Tortilla chips provided per each table were also good. The tacos looked and smelled good so would come back to try that as well! Overall decent spot in a large plaza with lots of parking.

    Chile verde burrito with chips
    Paulla L.

    This place was delicious. It's small and quaint. Indoor / outdoor seating. They serve breakfast/ lunch and dinner. I ordered a chile verde burrito. My guest ordered tacos, 10/10. The customer service was extremely friendly. There is a restroom for guests to use; also there's a Spacious parking lot.

    This is a Carne Asada wet burrito with green and red half and half, and chicken, and Carnitas tacos!
    Angel L.

    Me and my man are always on the hunt for a good Mexican restaurant when we're on the go, or working in the area. And low in behold We discovered this gem, and let me tell you..they have some tasty tacos! I got the Chicken tacos, and they were Amazing! And he got a Carne Asada burrito, we definitely recommend this little gem!

    Chicken Tostada Salad
    Ronald Adrian L.

    First time dining in at El Torito Loco with the fam, and we each went our own route with the orders-- mi mama got the chicken tostada salad, mi papa went for the taquito plate, mi hermano tackled the loco asada fries, and I kept it simple with a chorizo breakfast burrito (blessed that they serve breakfast burritos all day ). Service was quick, and we grabbed a booth indoors. The place has that hole-in-the-wall, local staple feel--nothing fancy, just straight-up food and a salsa bar that does most of the heavy lifting. Seriously, the salsas are the MVP here. The portions were generous, but the flavors didn't really wow us. Everything needed a little salsa love to bring it to life. Not bad, just not crave-worthy either. Still, if you're nearby and hungry, it's a decent pit stop.

    Carne asada street taco
    Ms. A.

    My carne asada tacos were so yummy! This little hole-in-the-wall outdid themselves. I had to drive around because I missed it the first time. It is next door to Lee's Sandwiches. The girls at the front are sweet and friendly.

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    The food was decent but I would not go back for the expensive price, lack of available seating, and service.

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    Do not order delivery from this restaurant. They cannot deliver the food, they never called, and they said no refund!! Thats complete crap!

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    5 months ago

    My supreme taco salad is the bomb!!!! I can't wait to bring my kids here to their food.

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    5 months ago

    Great environment, great service, great food. Our server Salvador was very friendly and very attentive.

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    10 months ago

    Food is delicious. But the service cashier is terrible. I would like to go and have a nice service and enjoy.

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    7 months ago

    Maria Peña was the coolest waitress I could ever ask for she's very polite and very kind. Great serving.

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    Ask the Community - El Torito Loco

    Anyone know if they are open today we've called no answer today then busy? We stopped by yesterday and it was closed as well. Thank you in advance.

    I googled El Torito Loco because I've been trying to go as well and two days ago they posted that they will be closed this week. Hopefully that means that next week they will be open.

    Does anyone know if they are open today? Thanks in advance.

    Closed 24th and 25th

    Does this location sell gift cards as well. Looking to buy for my family?

    Yes they have gift certificates

    Do they have aqua Fresca's?

    Yes, though limited in scope.

    Do they serve Coke?

    Yesssss!

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    Ensenada Surf N Turf

    Ensenada Surf N Turf

    4.4
    (315 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Excellent food, excellent service and a great atmosphere and dining experience…read more I had the ceviche mixto and it was .com. Super fresh and tasty. They have a great salsa bar including roasted and seasoned white chilis. My gorgeous Lady had the shrimp tacos and they were to die for. This place is really nice but it is tucked away in the corner of a business center. But well worth searching for. If you go, get me a plate and I'll see you there. The end.

    Was looking for Sunday dinner and decided to try this place for the first time…read more I went for the 2 taco combo with one shrimp taco, one fish taco, both breaded. The combo came with rice, beans, and a fountain drink. After I paid i noticed that they have fountain Pepsi, but only canned coke. Not sure if you can ask for canned coke instead of a fountain drink without an additional charge but I personally prefer coke over Pepsi. I decided to get dr. Pepper after all. What I do like is you can get some lemon, onions, and chili peppers from the condiment bar. I like chili peppers and appreciate these are free whereas I have had to pay extra for a bag of 3 elsewhere. There are also an assortment of packaged sauces as well as their prepared sauces such as Chipotle and green/red salsa. The portion sizes here are good. I took the food home to eat and was pretty full by the time I ate one taco. The condiments enhanced the meal. Rice and beans were fine. For $14 total its not a bad deal. I think if I didn't do takeout and ate at the restaurant, my breaded fish would not be soggy. However, the flavor was there. I would return to try their ceviche as that looked pretty fresh!

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    Menu next to the register where you order your food.
    Menu next to the register where you order your food.
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    Casa Juancho

    Casa Juancho

    3.7
    (367 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    This is by far my favorite taco spot in the area! Their asada is one of the best! It is very…read moreflavorful and has a nice smoky taste to it. They have homemade tortillas that are also better than a lot of other homemade ones I have gotten. Everything I have gotten here has been good! Like the nachos, burritos, menudo, salsa, rice etc. The employees are all really nice and helpful!

    First time here came for lunch Right off the bat as I walked…read morein I was greeted by the cooks which of course is nice. Atmosphere was nice, music was playing. I really came for the Quesobirria tacos I ordered the combo with 3 tacos and rice and beans. Also got a regular drink that did not come with the combo. Total was around $25 which kinda crazy but I understand price for meat has gotten higher so restaurants still need to make a profit. They had three salsa this I have to say was the only downside was that none of them were actually spicy at all. I'm not sure if the one I had was the habanero one that's what it was labeled, but it did not taste nor look like habanero salsa so perhaps they just didn't have that one at the bar. Once I got my plate, it looked great Every taco had a very good portion of meat inside they were nice and seasoned. The meat was not even remotely dry. It was nice and tender and juicy. Tacos were by far the best ones I've had in this area. Their rice and beans were good as well. All in all, I definitely will be coming back. Also, I love that they have outdoor seating.

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    Casa Juanchos kitchen.
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    Casa Diaz Sabor a México

    Casa Diaz Sabor a México

    4.0
    (945 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    This place was on my mind for months. The ambiance is nice, I was very impressed to see how many…read morepeople came in to celebrate their birthday and they come to your table without too much commotion, just enough. Fun team of waiter and waitresses. You can go and enjoy some Mariachi on Sundays from 12pm -3pm and I cannot wait to go back for another dinner date. They serve you chips and salsa while you look at the menu, no pressure. Great recommendations, the plating is appealing and the food is authentic tasting I enjoyed my chile relleno plate. There is a nice bar area, plenty of tables for a larger group if that is your choice. You can't beat that a cute little local place to enjoy a wonderful dinner!

    I remember when they used to be in jurupa and always loved their food,m. We finally made it to…read moretheir new location and new restaurant. All the food tasted amazing as per usual. You get large portions and worth the price IMO. The food came out in lightening speed ! Which was shocking and loved how fast we were able to eat. The only negative thing I can say about their new place is the service. The service was great but they interrupted our meal several times and I felt like we couldn't take a breath to enjoy the food. The server kept asking if we were ok but we barely got our food and we were asked several times while trying to enjoy it. Also the photographer just coming up to use while we ate. We literally took pics with food in our mouths. Everything seemed so rushed. With all the times we were asked if we were okay or needed anything no server came with a pitcher of water to refill our cups. None of them asked about our drinks either. I will be back but maybe in the day time and not the evening time. ( to see if it will be different) the owner or manager needs to tell staff to kind of chill on asking people if they are ok especially when we barely got our food and interrupted several times during the meal. Let people eat and enjoy it for a little bit before being asked like every 5 mins lol

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    Wet Burrito
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    Semillas Cantina

    Semillas Cantina

    3.6
    (123 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I knew this place wouldn't make it for whatever reason everything that goes in this location…read moredoesn't last very long it's on the backside of the Shoppes. They should've left well enough alone when it used to be an Irish pub same owner I believe and for whatever reason they decided to go with this Mexican Cantina that was just never full of people or really caught on. The prior Irish pub used to have some music and dancing I can't remember maybe on Thursdays or something and it was pretty popular so why they made the change I don't know but now it's permanently closed. Let's get something in here that's well liked and tolerated by everybody that can last a few years instead of every other year there's something new struggling to make it go. Their street tacos and food platters weren't bad and the beer was always cold, it was a quiet place to hide out but I guess that was its downfall sometimes you could be the only one in there or two or three other people and that won't pay the bills in a location that's known for high rent.

    Checked this place out on a Friday night and it was pretty empty, considering there's a live dj…read moreplaying all night. It's located at the Shoppes with easy parking at night. Music was loud but decent so expect to speak louder if you wanna chat. There's a billiards table, though you need put in $2 quarters to play. Chicken Nachos were good and not heavy. Cocktails were decent. But wow $22 a tequila shot surprised me when I paid the bill.

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    Other side of food menu
    Other side of food menu
    Inside space
    Inside space
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    El Torito Loco - mexican - Updated August 2026

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