What an Awesome visit and lovely place to celebrate our birthdays! The ambience, the food and Margaritas were excellent.. But most of all...the service was outstanding! Our Server, Juan was great and it was a nice touch to have the Manager, Brian bring our food to us as well. Thank you so much.....El Torito Marina Del Ray! We'll be back!!! read more

Valerie the server is such a great server with a wonderful personality! She is always attentive and friendly! We enjoy seeing her when we come on Taco Tuesdays!! read more

Ordered the steak fajitas 10/10 recommend but really we had to come back for our waitress Maribel, great service every time!

Bradan took a really nice picture. He brought it to us quickly. It was very friendly. The service was very poor. Took a long time to get our food. When it came, we had no silverware. Thus we could not start eating. I ordered coffee and it took it never came till I asked for it. Ty read more

Beautiful scenery, pleasant but often absent service, beautiful view, super loud noise level at Sunday brunch. The brunch is a buffet, so I didn't really expect to see dishes that looked as appetizing as a full service meal there, and I was right. Cheese-stuffed chiles rillenos (normally one of my favorites) full of cold, congealed cheese were especially unappealing. Empty food warming trays coupled with high prices for the quality and type of food made this a disappointing experience. read more

Sunday Mexican brunch buffet for $40 50pp was a mixed experience. The water views of Marina del Rey are excellent (5/5); service was slow to non-existent (2/5) -- e.g., a request for a glass of water required asking three times for it, dirty dishes kept piling up at our table. Dishes on the buffet ranged widely in terms of quality and flavor. Some of the items I had include: Huevos Rancheros (3/5) -- The eggs themselves were done medium, which is good, but the corn tortilla was rock hard from sitting in the serving pan, and I'm still looking for the ranchero sauce. Chile Verde (4/5) -- Tender pork chile verde had good flavor. I especially enjoyed it over Sweet Corn Bread (5/5). Chile Relleno (3/5) -- It was soggy, not crispy, on the outside, but quite flavorful on the inside. Chile Colorado (4/5) -- This dish was flavorful with a rich red sauce. I topped a second order of Huevos Rancheros with Chili Colorado -- what an improvement for the Huevos. I didn't try the taco bar, but it looked good. One area that annoyed me was empty seafood items not being replenished. Likewise, an empty vanilla ice cream tub sat on the dessert buffet for over an hour ... and the ice cream was an integral component of the caramelized sweet plantains dessert. Overall, disappointing. read more

El Torito - Brunch Buffet Table - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

We'll always have a good time when we're there. The places always nice and clean our waiter. Raphael was friendly and attentive. The food was good. It was five of us. We all ordered different things. I had the three street chicken tacos only problem not enough chicken or cheese, no line in. They have gotten really stingy with the corn cake. Also, the bathroom needed some attention read more

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Came in here with some family and went to town on everything from enchiladas to tacos too fajitas. The little one with us ordered from the kid menu and had the chicken tenders, Shirley Temple to drink, and a hot fudge Sunday. Food and drink are always solid, but it's the servers that makes this place so special in my dear opinion. Vet server Beatrice-pictured (again) was the CSA (CUSTOMER SERVICE ALL STAR) of this experience. We've had her before, and as many of you may already know you're in great hands with her. To be honest, she runs rings around people 10 years her junior. Talk about a fireball of energy! Thanks Beatrice, your credit to the El Torito brand! read more

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Dined here yesterday (party of 5) after a cruise event in the area. For a Sunday afternoon there was hardly a wait. The food came out fast. So why 1 star? Our server was great up until it was time to pay. We all gave him our cards and said to just split it evenly 5 ways. I don't know how he managed to mess up simple instructions but my card was charged 3 times! So now I have to place a dispute with my bank. So yes, I'm annoyed. I did not get the servers name but my receipt says Guadalupe.... So either that's his name or someone name Guadalupe is the one that ran the cards and didn't follow simple instructions. Also, the table next to us had a dog. There should be an outdoor patio area for people who want to dine with their fur babies. Not a fan of animals being around food or inside of restaurants. read more

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What a perfect day for Brunch; this is quite possibly my favorite location. Pamela Priscilla all the staff here they're all amazing.. the music the food. Everything was incredible. Had a great time watching the yachts to go by as I was enjoying my fajitas. My friends all got Micheladas and great food. We haven't had time for dessert. I love this place. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Best El Torito! Staff is excellent. Come for the happy hour with the excellent bartender Isidro and for the Sunday brunch with excellent waitresses!! Shoutout to Carolina for being top notch! Food is on point with excellent views of the water. Come almost every week because it's worth it!!! Must try! read more

The flood of 5 Star reviews for El Torito are questionable and Yelp should take a closer look at them. This was a 5 Star spot back in the day, but it's just okay now in part because it needs an upgrade. The ambiance is old school and at times the furniture along with everything else feels a bit grimy. They seem to be understaffed, so who has time to properly clean? Also, the service is lackluster. The restrooms are painfully small, you can barely turn around, and if two people are in at the same time they are bound to shoulder bump, and there's no ventilation. Need I say more? The food is decent these days, not great, and frankly, $17 for a margarita is a rip off. It's just a margarita. The combo plates and fajitas are the best options. I tried the Chicken taco salad and it was the best of all the salads, I would get it again. I mainly come here because my mom loves El Torito and insists on coming here for her birthday and any other special occasion. I took her to an upscale Mexican restaurant once and she fussed that she preferred this place. What!? Okay, fine, next time. What still makes this location stand out is the amazing view of the water. You can enjoy watching the boats going by and the seals lounging on the docks. That's about it. read more

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After a long day at work I just wanted to grab a quick dinner. It was my first time coming to this location and I just wanted to shout out my server Maribel for making it such an enjoyable experience the service was exceptional! I can't wait to come back and sit with her ! The food was amazing. Thank you guys for making my night special read more

Long wait to be seated (45 min). Long wait for Server to greet us and take our order. Long wait to eventually get our food and sadly the order was wrong. Server looked overworked and was just phoning it in. Noticed a $3.50 service charge which isn't the tip. Didn't see that anywhere on the menu or table. Very sneaky. The place was busy due to Sunday brunch crowd was just finishing, but our server was really not good and the whole experience was disappointing. Food was ok, service terrible. Great view of the Marina, but you cant eat the view... won't be going back there, there are too many great restaurants on the Westside and this isn't one of them sadly. read more

Went out with party of 5 last night August 8th 2026. Our waiter was Faustino. He got the order wrong at first and had to reorder a dish which came late. When we received the check, Faustino tried to explain that they had an improper charge for a dish that was taken off. I told him, if it was taken off, why is it showing as a charge? He looked confused then took the check back and brought back another check with the $20 charge eliminated. The he explained that the $10 charge for birthday flan was taken off. Upon looking at check, I told him again if the flan is taken off then why is it still showing on bill? He looked confused again and took the bill back and brought another bill with the $10 taken off which I paid. When I got home last night, I noticed that he had taken off the flan, but the $20 was on the check again and I ended up paying the $20! I then had to call the restaurant a total of 3 times. I was put on hold for 20 minutes each time and nobody ever came back. I am still trying to resolve this issue. Very poor management! We frequent this El Torito very regularly. Sadly, thus will be our last visit! read more

El Torito - Charged for Sea Taco Trio. Not ordered or received! - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

I don't remember when the last time I've been here was. We were in the area killing time and grabbing a drink was good option. Tuesday afternoon was pretty quiet. Give or take a few people inside the whole restaurant. We just wanted a drink as we were picking someone up later. It was still a little early for happy hour. We still had a half an hour till it started at 3. While waiting, we ordered a draft beer. Regular price before HH. What's nice, they still offer free chips and salsa to enjoy. The salsa alone was great. Bar area was pretty quiet but did pick up a little around 3 when it was happy hour. Another round of draft beer. Can't beat 4.00 and cheap eats. We also ordered the queso dip, 4.00 and the carne asada fries, 8.00. Dip, you can tell it was canned cheese. It was ok with the chips but was pretty thick even though it was hot. The carne asada fries, it was good. Fries were a little overcooked but it was fine. That was accompanied by sour cream drizzle, pico de gallo, jalapeño and a scoop of guacamole. Portion wise it was small but for the price it was fine. They did have a few selections of cheap eats and drinks for HH. I noticed they were setting up a buffet across from the bar which could be part of happy hour. Not sure but it seemed like a taco bar of some sort. Overall it was fine. Cheap eats and drinks were nice. There's PLENTY of parking in the paid lot. It's also a nice view of the marina. read more

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John was amazing and awesome photographer!! 5 star experience ! $3 tacos and $4 margs on Taco Tuesday !! Get it while it's hot !! read more

El Torito - Happy people. Post run club party !! - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

I came to El Torito not really knowing what to expect and left super impressed. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming -- perfect for either a casual night out or a family dinner. The chips and salsa came out right away and were fresh. I ordered the fish tacos and fajita combo and everything was flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and came out hot. Portions are generous, so come hungry. Service was attentive without being overbearing -- our server checked in often and made sure our drinks were always full. Honestly, El Torito feels like one of those spots where you always know you'll get a solid meal and good vibes. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

El Torito - FAJITAS COMBO - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Taco Tuesday never disappoints. I haven't been in a while but still just as good. Taco shells and meat, as well as corn cake and beans are portioned out and served to you. You get to choose your toppings yourself . read more

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I had an amazing time at the Marina de Rey El Torito. The manager Brian service was exceptional & Isidro made our drink perfect. They both went above and beyond for my Aunts Birthday dinner. The ambiance was also awesome. Thank you read more

Love this place it's a win anytime and every time - the space is clean and inviting - the greeting was warm and professional- the food was 10/10 excelente!!! read more

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Awesome experience the view quite scenic the service above and beyond our waitress Maribel amazing made us feel right at home she took us well recommended us amazing drinks the margaritas where amazing treated us well and amazing if your considering trying it out you won't be disappointed read more

Pedro was great and was very attentive. The food was good and the flan was awesome! The view was beautiful especially because we got a table by the window. Recommend coming on Mondays since its margarita Mondays. read more

Have loved patronizing this El Torito since the 80's, but after yesterday, I just might have to call it quits. My BIGGEST gripe was the odor inside the restaurant. Sitting not even near the restrooms, I could smell the very strong, pungent odor of urine permeating throughout the dining area. YUCK! This foul odor was obviously coming from what had to be a totally abandoned periodic restroom refresh policy. There is no enjoying of one's food, not when you have the smell of strong urine overtaking your savory fajitas. I hate to say it, but I think the Health Department needs to be called in over here. Totally Disgusting! read more

It was so delicious! Also I was happy that they have big tables for Party7. Also they open till11 is good.

The food here is pretty standard California Mexican. Good portions but a bit pricy. Definitely better at happy hour when it's a bit more affordable. I've come a couple times for their holiday buffets which are nice since they have traditional holiday meals (like turkey and mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving) alongside Mexican options. Worth a visit from time to time especially if you can get a seat near the window for the nice views or the waterfront. read more

I had a very disappointing experience at El Torito brunch. When I made my reservation, no one told me that from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. they only serve the $40 per person brunch buffet. You cannot order from the regular menu during those hours. My reservation was at 1:00 p.m., and if I had known that in advance, I would have gone somewhere else. The biggest problem was the food. Mexican food is meant to be served hot, not cold. The enchiladas, beans, rice, and other hot dishes were all cold. They were sitting in small warming trays instead of the larger buffet chafing dishes with Sterno or another heat source to keep the food at a proper serving temperature. It was obvious the food was not being kept hot. I told our waiter that the food was cold, and he told me there was nothing he could do about it. That was extremely disappointing, especially for a brunch that costs $40 per person. I was dining with my 84-year-old friend, who was hungry, so leaving wasn't really an option. We ended up eating a little salad, which wasn't very good, and some fruit because the hot food was unappetizing. After spending over $100 for two people, I expected fresh, hot food and better customer service. Instead, we got cold food, poor service, and a very disappointing experience. I honestly don't understand why this brunch has such high ratings. Based on our visit, I would not recommend it and will not be returning. read more

Went here for brunch this morning. The food is good as well as the service. Braden took lovely photos of my group as well.

Seth was very process and took really good photos of me and my boys. The margaritas were good too.

Food was next level. The chef came out to check on tables. El Torito chips and salsa best in class. Please bring back the old cheese enchiladas the new version sucks. Live this place. Chef Miguel made me the old version I felt special. Thanks chef read more

I give El Torito in Marina Del Rey a perfect score of 20 stars. This restaurant is exceptional in every way. The prices are reasonable, making it an incredible value. To my surprise, the food is delicious. I decided to try something new instead of my usual sizzling fajitas and ordered the grilled mahi-mahi tacos. They were perfectly presented and paired well with the tasty beans and rice. The corncakes were outstanding, so much so that we ordered two extra servings! The service was attentive, with a great focus on detail and timely follow-ups. The chips and salsa make for a fantastic start to the meal. The atmosphere is also special, particularly for first dates. I recommend choosing a booth or a table by the ocean for a memorable experience. Plus, there's plenty of parking available. read more

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They sneak a 5% surcharge to all bills here. The rice and beans and corn bread are all mushy and tasteless. All the surfaces are sticky and dirty. The staff looked stressed out of their minds. The mixed drinks are watered down. read more

El Torito - Margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

It was my first time coming to this location and I was amazed of how delicious was the buffet. The quesadillas in the taco station were really good. Not to emotion the mole. I loved how everyone was very attentive when we were eating. My server Maribel was on point with my $5.00 Cadillac margaritas that were delicious. Eli the manager was very attentive checking not only at our table but at other tables. I'm definitely coming back for brunch everybody was very friendly from the beginning on waiting for our table until we walked out. I can't wait for Sundays :) read more

El Torito - A very tasty margarita - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Service Fantastic! Atmosphere- comfortable, clean, fun & safe parking. Food-most excellent! Presentation, taste, quality. Chips and salsa some of the best ever. Burritos, sides all very delicious. Cadillac Margarita - also very good. 5 plus stars!!! Highly recommend! read more

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Sara was awesome!! Service was amazing as well!!! I would definitely come back! The food was delicious!

I went here for the first time last night, didn't get served at the bar until I had to stand up and say hello, and then was charged $7.75 for one Negra Modelo bottle. Won't be back. read more

I really enjoy coming to this location especially when I am served by Valeria or Rafael. This past Sunday I was served by them and my entire party was so impressed by the excellent customer service provided and by the attention to detail. Our food was hot and delicious and everyone enjoyed their plates. I will definitely be recommending to my friends and will recommend that they request Valeria or Rafael! 10 out of 10 customer service! They are awesome! read more

We LOVE ROSENDO! He has always taken such good care of us for YEARS (since the Ocean Park location days) Happy Hour is amazing. Get the pineapple coconut marg flavor, on the rocks with a sugar rim ;) read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

The food was good. The service wasn't the best. I wasn't acknowledged when I walked in. There were no other customers in the lobby and 2 employees were standing behind the counter. One looked at me, then looked away without greeting me. I felt it was because I am Hispanic (the irony haha), and very young. I felt like the overall service wasn't given to me at 100 or even 80%. Every customer deserves to be acknowledged and treated with the same level of respect, even though if i'm not their usual looking demographic... you know, because of the area. read more

This place is a kind of a disaster. Service is extremely slow and not very good. The food all tasted just a little off. Pretty sure the whipped cream that came with our churros had gone bad. We asked for water like 3 times before we got it. At one point we didn't see our waiter for a solid 30 minutes. They were out of some food items we wanted. The bathrooms were really gross and it overall felt more like a really seedy dive bar rather than a restaurant. read more