Always amazing here definitely a go to for us for years. IMELDA F was so very nice and very kind and has great customer service. Thank you to her for adding to our great night at El Torito! read more

El Torito - FAJITAS COMBO - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

I've never been treated as poorly anywhere as at El Torito. I used to go there because of my friend Lilly, who worked there for a long time. But the service there is horrible. The servers treat you badly, the bartender is super rude, and the guy at the front desk is also rude. The server spoke in Spanish about how he didn't want to be a mamon. That's mean and jerk in English !!!! Why he was talking to me like that I still thinking why? Horrible; it's a shame, but I've never felt so embarrassed for someone by the way I was treated!!!! Last time there!!! read more

I'm always unsure of this place. I mean the food is good... but service lacks. I don't know why it always takes so long for the servers to check on anything. Went here on a Sunday evening with my in laws and I'm just baffled at the service. Came in to put our name down for 4 people, and then suddenly my husband's name got called but they said for 2? And called the other group after us that was for 4 people and seated them. Okay that's not right. We made sure multiple times that our party was for 4 people. So strike one. Our table wasn't clean and no silverware or plates were there... strike 2. Food takes a long time to come out. We had to flag down a different person to get us more chips... The bathrooms are unkept, it's a mess. There's no toilet paper and it's dirty. It always smells like sewage. I can't stress enough how slow the service is here. read more

My friend and I arrived for happy hour just before 6:00 PM and sat in a section of the bar area. Shortly afterward, Antonio, the server, asked us to move, stating that the section was reserved for a party. There was no signage or indication that the table(s) were reserved. Although reluctant, we moved to the opposite side of the bar. While waiting, we observed a party of six being seated in the same section we were asked to leave. We requested to speak with a manager, but no one came to assist us. When I asked the hostess about the reservation, she initially explained that they do not reserve that area because it is part of the bar. She then changed her explanation and redirected the question to Antonio. After waiting approximately 30 minutes without any clarification or assistance, the situation remained unresolved. Eventually, we were able to sit in the section that had supposedly been reserved. When I later spoke with the manager, I expressed my frustration that no one had followed up with us or addressed the issue. Reserving a section during happy hour, especially without clear notice, undermines the expectation of first-come, first-served seating and reflects a lack of proper customer service. read more

Juan Oliver is amazing we went for a Sunday brunch for a birthday and he gave the best service he is so friendly and enjoys is job made it a special day one of the best bartender I have ever had he has the best customer service respect that you don't find so often will definitely come back because of him. read more

Juan Oliver is such a great bartender!!! He is always gives great service not only to us but everyone around the bar. Always love coming here when he is here. read more

Isaac at El Torito was a very attentive server and great service, prices and a fun Happy Hour margarita flight rounded out a great meal!

Came back for brunch! It was a Great Time!! Angel, our server was keeping our bottomless Mimosas truly bottomless. Thank you Angel V.! Great food too! read more

Maria was so sweet and attentive! Highly recommend coming here! Also the flautas were delish!

Great birthday party for our girl!! Thanks Isaac for a great celebration!! You're a great waiter and brought so much laughter! read more

El Torito - Isaac, our waiter!! - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

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My family and I had reservations for 10 people at El Torito's in Milpitas. When we called the day of to confirm the reservation they had canceled the reservation without any notice. When I asked why they canceled our reservation they would not provide a reason To accommodate the situation they said we would be able to dine at their location in Union City. They provided an address and phone number. I call the Union City location and it was not an El Torito's Restaurant. I called the San Leandro location and they were happy to accommodate us. Safe to say my family and I will not be dinning at the Milpitas location. I would want to give them a zero star if possible. read more

The Sunday brunch buffet, particularly was good. Make sure to get the tasty tacos and delightful omelets from the corner stations. The food quality was good, and the staff contributes positively to the experience with their friendliness. The venue itself is nice, and was a pleasant dining atmosphere. However, it's worth noting that the restaurant can become quite crowded, and the ambiance can be occasionally distracting by the sound of popping balloon animals. It's supposed to be a feature aimed at entertaining children but which can detract from the overall peacefulness of breakfast for others. read more

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Antonio went out of his way to take care of us! Best service. Asked about allergies and made sure my food came without the allergy.

El Torito is a great place to hang out with friends. We ordered from the happy hour menu at the bar end enjoyed everything. Special thank you to Ana who took care of us, we were under a time crunch and she was able to make accommodations. read more

Everything about this place was perfect! The food was absolutely delicious, every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. Our server Anna was outstanding; incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. The environment was warm, inviting and created the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing meal. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this spot to everyone. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

Horrible experience during dinner time on Saturday. We had a reservation and were seated 30 minutes after the reservation time. I get that things can get busy, but no update or apology. We got to our table and it was dirty and missing 2 chairs? Had to wait another 5 minutes for the table to be wiped down and 2 of my friends had to stand awkwardly as they waited for chairs to be brought over. The service was terrible. The waiter kept interrupting us as we ordered and then would have us repeat the entire thing over again. We ordered 2 drinks and water, 2 with no ice. We only received ice water. After asking 3 times, we gave up. The food took almost an hour to come out and it was barely warm. The carnitas tacos were so oily we couldn't eat the tortillas because they were soaked in grease. We asked for the Carne asada burrito to come without sour cream or cheese on top and it was incorrect when we received it. Our server was absent the entire time. Over 2 hours wasted on bad food and service. Also the restrooms are disgusting. 2 of the women's stalls were clogged and the working one did nit have toilet paper and there was so much garbage on the floor. I will never come back here. read more

I always sit at the Open Bar area on Sundays during The Brunch Buffet!!! Juan the Bartender ALWAYS makes sure I'm well taken care of as well as the rest of everyone else also!!! His fast paced skilled professionalism blows me away and I always see the hard work he puts in and his outstanding work ethics! Next time you arrive- Ask to be seated around Juan's area read more

As we gathered here with family for our Christmas dinner the service was not what we expected. Our service was not where it needed to be despite how big our party was. Our waiter Vicente did not attend us the way we should have been attended to. Our food took a while to come out and our drinks weren't not on point. The vibes were pretty chill not too loud the decor was pretty felt like I was in another city. I really felt like this might have been the first time for our waiter to serve a big party but I really feel like it could have went a lot better. Despite the service I was really upset and disappointed that as we all got home my brother was charged double for the bill we had just paid we paid half cash and half card with certain amounts but was charged an extra $566 dollars which was very unprofessional now my brother is stuck with no money for the holidays and a bad taste in our mouth never experience this but quite odd that if this was mistakenly done we should of been told at the restaurant not when we got home to see our debit card charged a big amount. *Everyone please be aware you know what your being charged for* read more

Happy hour here is the best! Anna Maria and Giovanni are always so sweet and attentive, and they truly make the experience special. The food is amazing, and the margaritas are even better. If you haven't been here yet, you're definitely missing out! read more

When we came it was super packed even though we had reservations for a party of 8 we waited for about 40 minutes. Parking was also packed waited for a while to get one. The food was good some were okay. It was super busy and packed.Did enjoy the mimosas.They took a while to come to us to surprise my mother in law for her birthday song. Enjoyed the options they had.Will come back to see if I have a better experience the next time I come. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

Here we go again....I've been there twice since my last review, the food was as expected but tonight...tonight was something special. Our server was awesome. The drinks came out fast and the food WAS good at the start...2 bites in and my wife got a small metal wire in her food. It was a little less than an inch and wavy, metal, like a bristle from a grill brush in the carnitas. We let the manager know. We didn't want or ask for anything in return, that's not us, not Karen's, not looking for a free meal or discounts but they should know there's metal wires in the food. They ended up giving us a discount and a free dessert to go, but thinking about it later, if my 2 young children (3 and 7) who were with us were the ones who ate that it might have gone differently. Its fair to say this will be our last visit. read more

Sandy was the best! We would come back just for her, she made the experience for my family & mom on her birthday so great!!!

Amazing service! Our server was Anna! She ordered our food before getting our drinks to make sure our food comes quick.. she was very friendly to my family and had lots of patience.. definitely recommend going here if your craving some shrimp tacos or fajitas! Delish food and great service! read more

New Bartender, should go back to basic training on how to make drinks! Had to order beer after after he blew the Margarita drink! Food is unimpressive! Not much taste! read more

Best place to celebrate my wife bday , Isaac was an amazing server. Everything went great

El Torito in Milpitas is the best friendly and best costumer service. Amazing workers and best food. And what top it up is the bartender Juan Oliver really good takes care of you and comes back make sure you are taken care of... but all bartender do the same job. read more

Their grilled chicken is always cold. I've ordered their street tacos and taco Tuesday buffet four separate times- in two years. Always cold! El Torito, please make sure your grilled chicken is heated thoroughly. read more

To be honest, I went to El Torito because I saw an ad on Facebook. It was for their lunch buffet and I am all for, all you can eat tacos! As soon as it hit Monday, I rushed over there almost at opening time and there wasn't any lines which is good because I got seated right away. I haven't been to El Torito for many years but I will definitely be coming back. Service was exceptional. My server, was always checking up on me and making sure everything was fine. I was dining by myself because everybody else works on a Monday. I did the lunch buffet and it costs only $14.50. What a great deal especially with all the inflation that is happening right now. Some of the things that you will find here include freshly made tortillas, protein like steak, grilled chicken and carnitas. They have tostada shells, rice, desserts, soup of the day, salad and more. Totally totally totally worth it! I actually want to go back already like maybe tomorrow haha but I have to work. The lunch buffet runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday just in case you were wondering. Before I left, the line did get longer and it does move slow because the staff does the serving for you. But it is all you can eat so eat all the tacos that you want, the enchiladas that you want, that tostadas that you want and so much more. Enjoy! read more

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Sunday Funday! Never get a chance to enjoy a good brunch let alone a Sunday, so for me I felt like a "winner" and I've heard so much reviews about the brunch, a few years ago, it wasn't so great, but I'd have to say now, it's worth your $ and you cannot complain cause they legit have Bottomless Mimosas and our waiter was on it, he kept the refills coming even before our glasses before they went empty. Even though it seemed like he was the only waiter in our little dining area. Kudos to that guy for his patience & trying to be on top of all the tables in a timely manner. Located in a plaza with lots of parking but, you might have to park a little ways to walk but, no issues. For the poly folks, all you gotta say is Buffet & We In Like Gin! read more

Got a ton of e-mails and updates that the El-Torito lunch buffet was back and only $14.50 which made me super excited. When I got the chance, I went on a weekday to see how it was. [[ Pro's ]] 1.) Price - $14.50 is a steal for an AYCE buffet especially with inflation nowadays. If you like the food at El Torito, you won't be disappointed by the quality and decently good selection. I ended up getting around 3 plates of rice, beans, and tacos (carnitas was my favorite out of the bunch). Super delicious and really filling. 2.) Servers were attentive at the buffet line and the bar where we sat since it was so packed. They even still offered us the complimentary chips like they normally do which is a nice touch. [[ Con's ]] 1.) Buffet Line. The buffet in the past was a self-serve type so you can come and go as you please and get what you want. They changed that recently where you wait in line for two people to help you put the items on your dish. Due to how packed it was, you could wait a while to get your food. I hope they go back to self-serve as that was much faster and more free-ing. 2.) Re-stocking of items. The Enchiladas seemed to go very quickly and was slow to refill. Out of the 3 times I went in line, 2 of the times they were out and I had to wait in line again later on to get them. Hopefully they can see the demand is strong and cook more enchiladas during this time. [[ Overall ]] Again for the price of $14.50, I still think this is an amazing deal. As long as you can expect to wait a big longer, it should still be good! read more

Maria our server was amazing and very attentive. We had an amazing food and was seated very quickly for a party of 25. Definitely recommend this restaurant at happy hour for bottomless mimosas read more

I've been coming to this El Torito since I was a kid, so it's always been a special spot for me. Unfortunately, my recent visit was a little disappointing because of the way the hosts handled my reservation. I specifically booked a reservation for standard seating. When we arrived, the host started walking us to the bar seating area. I told him we had reserved standard seating, but he kept insisting that "standard seating" means anywhere in the restaurant. That makes no sense, considering the reservation options are clearly listed as bar seating, outdoor, and standard. Obviously, "standard" should mean the regular indoor dining area, right?! I took his word for it in the moment, but it still felt off. Later, after checking online, I confirmed that standard does in fact mean indoor seating. Mistakes happen, I totally understand that, but what really bothered me was the demeanor and attitude of the two hosts (a younger gentleman and an older gentleman). Instead of acknowledging the mix-up or saying something like, "We'll get that situated," they doubled down and gave me nonsense explanations. If I wanted a high-top bar seat, I would've asked for it. A little honesty and professionalism would've gone a long way here. Other than that, the servers here are amazing and the food was delicious as usual! read more

Antonio was the best server ever!! Food was great and the vibes were immaculate. Can't express how much I loved Antonio. Thank you!!!!

We went during happy hour and the food/ drinks were great. The service was excellent, Anna is very friendly and a great server!

I got my food to go, so there was no Love put into it. The food was tasteless. This was during Mother's Day weekend. There were a lot of people there. I do not understand how and why because of the lack of flavor. Service was meh. The place look nice, but don't let that deceive you. If you want some Mexican food with flavor, this is not your place. read more

We went in last Sunday as a party of 12 and Jaquelin waited on us, I would say we were not the easiest table to wait in and she did a fantastic job by attending to our needed. Love the corn that comes on the side of the plate. Had a great experience, wish they did the buffet all day Sunday. read more

First time coming for breakfast here. Food was delicious and fresh. IMELDA our server was great! Thank you all for your great service! read more

Maria was the best waitress ever. She handled our big party of 13 with ease and grace! Thank you Maria!!!! read more

El Torito - Soroptimist Sierra Pacific Region ladies! - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

Everything was great! We had reservations and were seated promptly. Issac was our server and we had nine people for a birthday party. The service was exceptional. The food was excellent. We were able to have conversations. That's a bonus these days. The ambiance was great! read more

Came the other night with friends for dinner. At first they sat us at a small booth. I explained we needed more room so the employees put 2 tables together. They were super helpful. They took drink orders right away and gave us our menus. They have quite the menu. So many options everything looked good!! Most of our table went with the fajitas. My daughter got a enchilada plate and her friend had tacos. We also ordered some flautas & tableside guacamole. The guacamole was great! And the flautas. We especially loved the chips and salsa. We all ordered margaritas except the kids lol. Margaritas were perfect!! When our fajitas came out they were piping hot and smelled delicious!!!! I loved the fajitas. I did notice they didn't give me cheese or sour cream for fajitas so I asked and they quickly brought us a side . Loved our dinner!! read more

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