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El Torito

4.1 (1.8k reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Mango margarita
Chris P.

I'm not a big fan of chain restaurants, but this location holds a special memory for me. This restaurant's hosts a Mother's Day buffet that my mother absolutely enjoyed. The food was tasty and the service great. So, it's been some time since I have been to this particular El Torito, but the memories were still vibrant in my mind and even more so since my mother"s passing. We were there celebrating my sister's graduating from college. We were promptly greeted at the door and shown to our table with little delay. The restaurant has an old-style Mexican decor of large chairs and lights that have the representation of candles. The server was prompt but a bit stiff and mechanical. All-in-all the server did an okay job. I had the combo platter: cheese enchilada, crispy chicken flautas, chicken tamale, beans and rice, and it comes with signature sweet corn cake. But let me start with the chips and salsa. For me, the meal begins with testing how tasty and good the chips and salsa are. The salsa was closer to a Pico de gallo and watery. The salsa that came with the meal was sweet, the sweetest salsa I have ever had in my life. I had a small bowl of tortilla soup. I use to make this soup and do not recall potatoes in the mix , and I served it hot not just barely hot/warm. The food was presented as "hot", but the food itself was barely warm. It was sad to feel the nostalgia slip away as a sampled the chicken flautas. They are not sweet, but the crispy flautas were acceptable, but I asked for jalapeños to have some spice and heat to the meal, the cheese enchilada was decent and, much to my surprise, hot. Somehow, they managed to find the oldest corn tortilla and was hard on the edges and difficult to chew to make the enchilada. Now, I'm a cheap drink and rarely have alcohol when I go to dine unless someone else is driving, but the mango margarita was mild, tasted like mango and absolutely devoid of alcohol - keep in mind that it says a lot from someone who cannot get past one drink without feeling sleepy. El Torito has lost that family, cultural style connection that I so Fondly remember them for. The spicy favorable food that was always better than chain style food, but tonight, I had a Luke warm sweet meal, and skip the sweet corn cake that is served as a lump of sugar cake. I left disappointed and very, very sober.

Peter J.

First time at El Torito and honestly... it surprised me in a good way. Came here with a group of coworkers and friends and ended up spending most of the night at the bar. The vibe was actually pretty fun. They had a live DJ and a dance floor, which turned it into more of a nightlife spot than I expected. The crowd was interesting too. You had people in their 20s all the way up to their 50s, but everyone was just minding their own business and enjoying themselves. No weird vibes, no drama. Music was decent. A mix of rap, oldies, and Latin music. Nothing crazy, but enough to keep the vibe going. Food held its own. Chips and salsa paired perfectly with drinks. We ordered tacos and sopes to share and they were pretty solid. Not life changing, but definitely did the job for a night out. Shoutout to our server Rosa. She did a great job taking care of our group and made sure everything was going smoothly the whole time. Definitely appreciated, especially with a bigger party. Now here is where it lost some points. The Mexican candy shots. Way too sweet & sour and barely any alcohol for $13 a shot. I ordered 10 thinking it would kick the night up a notch... yeah, not really. Dropping $130 on what tasted more like juice than a proper shot kind of killed the mood at the end. Overall, fun spot with good vibes, decent food, and a lively crowd.

2026 Take out Menu
Regina L.

My overall takeout experience was good. The customer service received upon taking my order was okay. However, the service received at receiving my order was welcoming and excellent. The food was presented well, hot, and taste delicious. The macho combo consist of a Chili relleno, sour cream enchilada and cheese enchilada (I substituted for tamale), beef baracoa crispy taco, rice and beans with that customer favorite that keeps us coming back for more, sweet corn cake!!!

Sy M.

Love El Torito's brunch! My family comes here often for holidays because the food selection is great and it saves us from cooking. This time, my friends and I celebrated Galentine's here and it was perfect. Booking through inKind/OpenTable was super easy, even when I had to update the reservation last minute. Our server was fantastic and the food was phenomenal as always. Highly recommend for big groups--10/10 for service and food!

Miranda M.

Came here to celebrate my friend's 40th birthday and everything was wonderful. The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. We had a party of 12 and Fatima delivered every one of our orders efficiently, timely, and with a smile on her face. She made sure everyone felt taken care of throughout the evening, which made the celebration even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be coming back!

Event bar
Sarah S.

We had a great baby shower here. The buffet was exceptional. The food is delicious and well organized with staff that is on top of all the refills and assistance needed. Maria was in charge of our party and she was fantastic. She got us everything we needed and met all our requests. She was the angel of our event! The event was 3 hours which was perfect for 1.5 hr buffet and then games and visiting with friends and family.

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Lalo R.

Stopped in on NYE for a quick drink and was not disappointed. Great service and ambiance. The Dueño Margarita always hits the spot and the Queso Fundió is always on point. I left before the festivities started but the DJ was playing some good music. Always great service and drinks.

Brianna M.

Unfortunately, my family and I did not enjoy our experience tonight. First, we were seated in an area of the restaurant off to the side where it was so hot and humid with no air conditioning. My husband's Shirley temple tasted like water and they never asked how I wanted the meat on my burger cooked. On top of that, when they brought out my meal they told me they ran out of French fries. My replacement? RICE AND BEANS! With a burger! I wasn't asked what alternative I wanted, I was just given that. And the final cherry on top is the restroom had no toilet paper or paper towels.

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Mailvia was helpful and took care of our group. The food was good and she was on top of it.

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Our server Karina was very helpful and her service was amazing my family and I enjoyed meal

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Thank you for the stars! See you soon for Taco Tuesday!

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Thank you very much for the stars!

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3 months ago

Venimos para nuestra Cita de san Valentín Fatima fue nuestra Mesera Y se Portó Súper Bien .. Encantada con Nuestro Servico (:

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5 months ago

We had such a great time all thanks to Maria Pena! She was an amazing server and always kept our cups refilled!

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Y'all... Fabiola is the best bartender ever! Go down to the El Torito and get you a shot marg and live life how it was meant to be lived.

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4 months ago

So much fun tonight. Drinks were great on happy hour, music was amazing g and our waitress Rosa was so sweet and on top of it!

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9 months ago

Service was on point Milvia was awesome! She had a smile the whole time and was very professional and friendly

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We came in a big group. Had a good experience with our server Sandra, she was very helpful very attentive with our food and drinks.

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Great experience with our server Nora! And brunch was really good. My favorite was the green pozole.

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What is the price for the all you can eat and bottomless mimosa?

35.00

What time is their buffet lunch?

I can't remember time it starts want to say 10 but it's till 2 pm you can call make reservations there as well

How much is Sunday Brunch?

$36 Adults $12 Children (2-11) As of 5/18/24

Is there a weekday lunch buffet?

They do have a lunch menu but no buffet.

How much is Sunday Brunch now, per person?

$28 for adults and $10 for kids. But they do have $7 bottomless bloody Mary's and mimosas !

How much is the Sunday Brunch for an adult?

Sunday brunch...what do they have?

They have so many items. Eggs. Sausage. Beans. Rice. Enchiladas. Chilaquiles. Meat dishes. Taco bar. Omelette bar. Menudo. Posole. Salad bar. Fruit. Dessert bar. Waffle bar. There's a ton. Plus beverages and unlimited mimosas.

Does this place have endless mimosas on Saturday's and Sundays?

Sunday's

What's the cost of brunch? Adult? Child? Is 2 year old free?

Hello the lunch was about 14.99 I don't know about the kids

Hi, is there dancing there on Saturday nights?

I'm sure the bar area wouldn't mind you dancing but no "Saturday Dance Nights" that I know of. Of course there is happy hour everyday from 3pm-close ;)

What do they do for someone's birthday?

They will sing to you and I believe they bring a dessert out too. For large groups you would have to go through their reservation center to set it up.

Happy Hour? What does it include?

Brunch buffet includes endless mimosas

Is there a dj for Taco Tuesday?

Yes

Do you still offer the buffet Mon - Fri at lunch time?

Yes

Sandy O, do you have music & dancing on Thursdays?

Hi Tom, Our Happy Hour is from 3pm to 9pm! We hope to see you soon.

Do they have karaoke? If so what days and hours?

As far as I know they don't have Karaoke. But they have DJ Tuesday and I believe Friday and Saturday as well. I only go for lunch because is sol close to my office and Tuesday evening for Taco Tuesday and DJ.

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Good Fellas

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3.3(173 reviews)
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I ended up checking this bar out by myself on a Friday night and I was pleasantly surprised! They…read moredo charge a $5 cover at the door so keep that in mind but I'm not sure if that's only on the weekends. They have an outdoor patio space with chairs and tables and a food cart in case you get hungry. I must say for dive bar food, the hibachi was pretty good! Inside, there are a few mini games (darts) and two pool tables. They don't have a bar area where you can sit but there are high tables inside with chairs and a mini dance floor. It was pretty much packed at 10pm. The day I went, they were playing mostly r&b and hip-hop. Drinks weren't too expensive ($14 for Don Julio Repo and Ginger Ale) and people seemed friendly to me! I hear there are karaoke nights here too? But I'm not sure what days those are on. I had fun!

I went there on a Friday with my man, and the $10 entry wasn't too bad. When we first walked in,…read morethe vibe was actually pretty good. But if you're trying to play pool, forget it--unless you get there early, you'll be waiting forever. The DJ on Fridays really doesn't play the best music, and they don't take song requests, which kind of kills the vibe. The drinks weren't great either--honestly, I'd stick to shots. Everything we tried was way too sweet, and the Mexican candy shot was a joke. Maybe it was just the night we went, but it wasn't it. It's a local spot in Rancho, so I'll give it that, but I'd honestly rather go to Spectators Sports Bar or just head out to Riverside instead. The crowd can get pretty trashy, in my opinion. One upside though--the food vendors outside are actually really good. And Saturdays can get wild... like really wild. The last time we went, it got so crazy the police ended up shutting it down.

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Raffael's Silver Cloud Lounge Club - Blue Sky (or what I think I remember these were called)

Raffael's Silver Cloud Lounge Club

4.5(55 reviews)
2.2 mi

What a neat find at Haven City Market! Located adjacent to Native Son, Raffael's is a step into a…read moreSouthwestern vibe where guests can relax with their drinks away from the lively atmosphere of HCM. One of the coolest things about a speakeasy is the transition into the space. Here, there's a walkway and corner, then turn into the candle and subtle lit space. It's a small thing? But that bit of walk helps distance the mind and feel open to the special space. There is a bar with seating, a long high top, and bench & table booth-ish type seating. The colors are warm, reminiscent of sitting in a western sunset. Music plays - jazzy, alternative, happy music. We were greeted and seated by the friendly hostess, then welcomed warmly by the magic maker himself: the bartender! And what delightfully unique, and dare I say daring, concoctions he made! The cocktails each had a spin, an ingredient, something *different* from the norm, making it challenging for my friend and I to narrow down which delights to try! Even the popcorn was unique, with chili and nutritional yeast savoriness that was the perfect complement to our cocktails. My friend felt the Silver Cloud was quite the adult version of a smoothie dessert! She got ideas...I adored my Last Word. It was refreshing with the green chartreuse and incredibly not-put-down-able. Next up, she had the Bandolier. It was a very unique taste to her, pretty puckery, so the bartender - who checked on us regularly for impressions - added a bit more pineapple. That did the trick! My next was the Boulevardier, which was uniquely and deliciously twisted with the coffee and salt. Absolute yum!!! Even though there's a 90 minute limit, on this Thursday night there was plenty of space between imbibers, and we weren't pressured in any way to move along. Thank you, as we were due for a proper catch up. One thing we did notice, is that once there were more folks chatting and laughing, it became a bit echo-y and harder to hear. On a busier night, I imagine the ambience we first experienced- quieter, mellow, chill vibe - likely changes to more robust and lively. Either way, this place is a feels-far-away retreat worth "traveling" to.

My wife and I visited this place for the first time on a Friday night. The ambiance in this place…read moreis mellow, dim, with music that fits the space. The music isn't too loud which was nice as well. My wife and I tried several drinks between the two of us. All of them were very good. The staff were friendly and personable. Be aware that you may want to use the restroom prior to entering. If you have to use the restroom while inside, you'll have to exit outside and walk back into the market space to use one. This is a bar only, so plan accordingly to eat as there are no food items to order inside. 10/10 would recommend and my wife and I were glad we stopped in. This will be our go to local cocktail bar from now on.

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El Torito - mexican - Updated May 2026

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