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El Torito

3.8 (1.7k reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials

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Dana M.

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.

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Joi R.

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.

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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!

Tiffany W.

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 .

HH QUESO DIP
Alex K.

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.

No garnish on drink

If I could give this place a zero I would. It took our server Lupe 15 minutes to even notice us . We placed our drink orders and the cups came out dirty, the alcoholic beverages came out with no garnishes. It took over an hour for our food to come out, once the food came out it was cold. It was an extremely loud table, drinking, dancing and being loud. No one told them quiet the noise down. I approached the manager to let her know what was going on, she never even came back to my table to see if we needed any further accommodations. Overall this experience was terrible. I will never come here again and highly advise you to go somewhere else!!!!!!

Margarita Flights!! Take off!!
Erma M.

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!!!

FAJITAS COMBO
Hagar A.

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!

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Omar A. M.

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.

Haley J.

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 ;)

Terrible. CHICKEN AND SOUR CREAM ENCHILADAS
Alyssa B.

Great service, terrible food. This might actually be the worst Mexican food in the area. Not sure how you can accomplish that but if you eat here you'll understand. If I had had to come back (you would have to pay me to do) I would only get chips and guacamole. Even the margaritas were terrible and watered down.

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28 days ago

Great service. Excellent food, beautiful view would definitely recommend. Come to this location. Tino our server was great

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5 days ago

We have come to this location for many years and always look forward to returning. Food and service are always great!

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19 days ago

Fun and local experience with friends! I'll definitely come back for the food and drinks.

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Ask the Community - El Torito

Is it dog friendly?

Only service dogs are permitted

Are the bottomless mimosas only on sundays?

Hi Julio, we also have bottomless mimosas on Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm $14.00 dollars per person.

Is there ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SUNDAY BRUNCH at this location?

YES - they now have AYCE Sunday Brunch as of Sept. 2023 - including bottomless mimosas!

Do they still have outside eating?

Yes, but when I was there I believe there was not enough wait staff to accommodate the outdoor seating.

Is happy hour still being offered?

They might still call it happy hour, but the last time me and my wife were there the drinks were so watered down it didn’t feel much like happy hour.

Anyone know if they've got the lunch buffet like the other El Toritos?

Yes

Heya! I loved this Torito spot -- wondering if they still have a buffet available on the weekends?

Hi Albia! Thanks for your question, happy to let you know that this location does have a plated brunch menu available on the weekends...and it's delicious!

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