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had chicken enchiladas they were delicious! we're on a bed of stir fried online and bell peppers. I was impressed by this dish! beans rice and cornbread were great too!
I would like to recognize Caridad for her outstanding customer service. She has been incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful every time we visit. During our Sunday brunch, she went above and beyond by offering to assist my elderly mother with getting food from the buffet because my mother has a bad knee. Caridad is not only an amazing waitress who makes sure our glasses of mimosas are always filled, but she also has a genuinely caring heart. Her kindness, thoughtfulness, and willingness to help made our experience extra special. We absolutely love Sunday brunch at El Torito, but because of Caridad, we will continue choosing the Foothill location. Employees like her make all the difference. She deserves to be recognized and appreciated for the wonderful service she provides!
Excellent Sunday brunch with my love it was so fun. Thank you Maria S you're the best!!!!
It had been over a year since our last visit so we thought we'd give El Torito another try. Unfortunately, things aren't any better. In fact they're worse since they have jumped on the bandwagon with adding a service fee of 5%.
Can't believe I haven't been here since it's relatively close to me! I just missed the happy hour but definitely will have to come back for that another time! Came here for dinner right around 7pm on a Friday evening. Got seated fairly quickly, but waited a while for food. Overall, good service, food was good and still thinking how I just missed happy hour which starts 3pm to 7pm M-F
1 star for total rip off $12 tacos that are only worth $2. Sat at the Bar 8:30 pm. Lousy Beef Birria Tacos. Not worth $12. So Tiny, beef was very dry, hard and tasteless. Hardly any cheese, only like 4 pieces of chopped onion & cilantro. The Consommé was a tiny teaspoon amount in a tiny cup that the taco actually fit because itself was so tiny. Kind of a joke, right guys? Am I supposed to laugh? I'm being filmed to get my reaction, right? Taco was 3 inches long and a piece of my shell was missing. For a $6 taco, the missing shell was about 50 cents worth missing. You can see it in the picture. The top taco looks like someone bit off the shell. I was starving so I ate it. Wanted to ask for another consommé, but thought they'd charge me for it. Why couldn't they give it in the same size little dish as the Salsa? Wish I took a picture of both consommé cup and salsa dish so you can see how tiny. Just imagine 4 little white consommé cups sitting inside the salsa dish and there's still room to add another. The spoon in the taco picture is a tiny teaspoon like the kind you stir coffee with. It's not a big soup spoon, folks. You can see in the picture the amount of consommé would barely fill the teaspoon. 5 stars for drinks., but pissed off about the lousy tacos. I had the Margarita flight which was yummy. $10 for 3 small glasses: regular, mango, blackberry. All were delicious but amazingly surprised by how good blackberry was. The guy next to me had the same tacos. He said same thing I said, so tiny, not worth 12 bucks, but he was starving also, so he just ate it, like I did.
Came in Mother's Day for brunch , we had our reservations for 9:45 . We arrived on time and were seated immediately. Even though it was busy the service was good. The server was attentive with our drinks and getting empty plates out of the way. The food at the buffet was good. I enjoyed some Tri Tip , Chile Relleno , Chile Colorado , Rice , Salad , etc. My daughter enjoyed the pancakes and sausages too. They also had Mac & cheese , chicken tenders and corn dogs for the little ones. Overall I was glad with the buffet experience and glad we came early !
One of my favorite places to go for Mexican food! The food feels authentic and so delicious. Personally think the happy hour menu is so worth it and a great place to come to when you want to save a bit of money.
The restaurant is located in the Best Buy Plaza. Lots of parking. Came and tried the happy hour. Seating in the cantina. If you want to watch a game they have TV's around. They started us off with chips and salsa and we ordered the mini tacos, carne asada fries and mahi mahi tacos along with a Margarita flight. The salsa was delicious. The margaritas were beautiful and tasty. The menu has a good variety and all the food tasted great. The mahi mahi tacos were surprisingly juicy and tasty. Staff started off a delight...until they forgot about our mahi mahi tacos, which I didn't understand because the staff who brought the other 2 dishes said before leaving and one more dish mahi mahi tacos? Nothing ever came. Finally asked the waiter who then checked it was written down but was never made. Still don't understand this when the other person verified with us. Other than that the food was good.
I really enjoy eating at El Torito! As soon as we arrived, the waiter gave us chips and salsa. Yum! I always look forward to this. We ordered birria tacos, ignited fajitas supreme which has beef, chicken and shrimp, and a three item combo, which we decided to choose a beef taco, chicken flauta, and a beef enchilada. You'll get rice, beans, guacamole, sweet corn cake, and different spicy sauces, too. You can always ask for more tortillas (corn or flour) when you need it. Everything was packed with flavor! I always come back to El Torito because we get good service, good food, serving size is just right, and the ambiance is nice. It brings me back to Mexico.
I can't tell from start to finish, the whole entire service has been phenomenally perfect! I ordered the watermelon and hibiscus margarita oh my gosh the measure pour of tequila the fact that I can't do spicy and he remembered. He made sure the bartender didn't put tajin, trusting and knowing it came out perfect! I ordered a small side of guacamole, perfect! I ordered a side ot green lines, I got like six lines! I enjoyed it to the maximum I ordered a side of the Caesar dressing , to dip my chips in and it was so phenomenally delicious! I ordered shrimp a la Diabla which comes spicy he made sure there was no spice in it. The cooks sautéed it with butter and garlic, it came out so perfect! it has a garnish with corn on the cob and the corn on the cob was cut into strips, it was so delicious!then I had a cup of vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce so yummy! I hope you and I love you Ell Dorado thank you for the phenomenally amazing service! I give u a 1000 million hundred percent
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the attentive and friendly service, delicious and varied food, a lively and clean atmosphere, and popular drinks and mimosas.
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2 years ago
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Karolina T.
Thank you, Laura, we were honor to have you in the house, please come…
Don't come here if your hungry and want to eat a decent time after you order! My rev is one star- so bummed bc I loved it here. Have been coming here for a long time. So on this hot sweltering day in Cali we decided to take the plunge and left or ac'd house to come to el Torito. What we ordered: Table side guacamole- it was ok ... the portion is much smaller than what it used to be. Fajita salads - we ordered 3 salads - The first plate to come out was my daughters corn dogs. My daughter ate her whole meal and our 3 salads never arrived- sort of disappointed. When I was about to get up and ask about our salads they waiter came out and said it's gonna be more time since I am waiting on the chicken? Wth how is there no chicken. We ended up cancelling our order bc our youngest finished her meal and we were done waiting. So annoyed not coming back! Kids corn dogs and fries - was the first plate to come out. My daughter said it was good and it was a good portion. All in all I come for this salad and it's great but the service was poor today. I need to find a new el torito. So sad. read more
3 years ago
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Diane R.
Dear Daisy V, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We appreciate…
2 years ago
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Karolina T.
Thank you, Pedro, please come back soon
2 years ago
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Karolina T.
Thank you R C , we appreciate your visit and review, please come back…
2 years ago
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Karolina T.
Thank you, Claire, please come back soon, we appreciate you
3 years ago
On our favorite spot with my little one. We love this place and the customers services is amazing Today it was Carlos our helpers he is always smiling and ready to assist you. Really love our place highly recommended Sunday Brunch are the best!!! read more
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Diane R.
Dear Betzy Elizabeth A, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We…
1 year ago
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Veronica A.
Thank you , we appreciate you
1 year ago
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Veronica A.
Thank you Daisy , please come back soon
2 years ago
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Karolina T.
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with us! We are…
3 years ago
chili is over cooked. Don't forget to order water. Salsa is fresca and peppers may choke; it's so good I drink the juice at the end of the dish almost empty! read more
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Diane R.
Dear Wendy F, thank you so much for your 4-star review! We appreciate…
3 years ago
Came to El Torito to celebrate my Birthday Lunch. I was impressed by Beto's service and ability to keep our orders coming quickly. He made the Guac on front of us and was definitely a table favorite! read more
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Diane R.
Dear Moises O, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We…
4 years ago
First visit here and it was a great experience. We were late for our reservations but they were able to accommodate me and my group so I was thankful. The workers were amazing and sufficient. The food was sooooo good! And even our server Bobby was amazing. Made sure everything was okay and made sure to remove everything from our table when our plates were done being used as well as made sure to check in on us for our other rounds of bottomless mimosas. He was super friendly and we hope we get him again cause he provided us with food service. Will definitely come back for another round of brunch and bottomless mimosas. read more
3 years ago
Enjoyed a quick lunch. Service was fine. Nice atmosphere. Large spaces indoor and outdoor. Ordered the Mahi Mahi street tacos. Plenty of heat, marinated fish. Flavorful read more
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Diane R.
Dear Americus, Thank you for the 4-star review! We appreciate your…
2 years ago
2 years ago
Came to eat brunch with my husband and was served by Beto who was professional and friendly! Food was great and tasty and the drinks were awesome. The restaurant was clean and everyone was so friendly. Will definitely be coming back! read more
2 years ago
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Karolina T.
Thank you, Astrid, it was our honor to have you, please come back soon
3 years ago
Had a craving for Mexican food today. Haven't been here in awhile. The street taco were delicious. Accompanied with delicious beans, Mexican rice and sweet corn cake. The plate presentation was excellent. We sat in a quiet area that made you feel like you were in some far away place and enjoying this wonderful meal. Ample parking and the service was good read more
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Diane R.
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for the 4-star review! We appreciate your…
4 years ago
My cousin invited us to enjoy some margaritas on a Wednesday night. There were seven of us and we waited and waited for a table. There were plenty of tables that were empty but we still had to wait. There's something about the interior that needs a better atmosphere. After sitting down we ordered a variety of margaritas which turned out to be pretty good but weren't strong enough to get a buzz. Our waiter was very friendly and had a super nice attitude. read more
4 years ago
We have came to el Torito for the first time this year to celebrate a birthday back in April. It has become one of our favorite restaurants to come and not only enjoy great food but also Amazing customer service. Olga was amazing attended us with great service and was very lovely. Def recommend coming to El Torito in Pasadena ! Ask for Olga! :) read more
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Giovanni P.
Thank You Jenine , it was our honor to have you , please come back…
2 years ago
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Karolina T.
Thank you, Harmony, we appreciate you, please come back soon
2 years ago
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Karolina T.
Thank you, Michael, it was amazing to see you, please come back soon
2 years ago
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Karolina T.
Thank you, Rodrigo, please come back soon
2 years ago
Great Happy Hour great service from bartender Sopes were very delicious and delivered promptly. Would recommend this restaurant and come back again for sure. read more
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Karolina T.
Dear Nathan thank you so much for your 5-star review! We appreciate…
Happy hour 3-7. Good deals on drinks & food. Nice servers and plenty of TVs. They also have unlimited brunch on Sunday however I haven't tried it yet. read more
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Janelle O.
Thank You Ben , please come see us on Sunday brunch , you are going…
3 years ago
Beto provides impeccable service, complemented by delicious cuisine. Their breakfast options are particularly noteworthy, offering a delightful start to the day. read more
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Diane R.
Dear Everardo S, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We…
5 years ago
Usually when I (Asian American) walk into a legit Mexican restaurant alone, I almost always get the "you lost boy?" look. NOT HERE. Service here is beyond kind. I ordered a carne asada wet burrito. It was made to perfection. The server even took time to make sure he customize it the way I like it; picky eater here. The photo is crap since I tried a bit of everything first. The guac ... perfect. Spread that over your burrito? Heaven. Give this place a shot. Won't disappoint. read more
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Janelle O.
Ben , you are amazing , thank you
2 years ago
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Karolina T.
it was great to have you Gil, please come back soon
2 years ago
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Karolina T.
Happy Birthday Fabian, it was our honor to have you in the house.
1 year ago
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Veronica A.
Thank you Vanessa, you make our day today…
1 year ago
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Veronica A.
Thank you Jennifer, we appreciate your support and please come back…
3 years ago
Good service with Beto! Me eats so much the food! Go and get stuffed with all the yummy meats and ceviche and delicious. read more
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Diane R.
Dear Cynthia N, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We…
1 year ago
4 years ago
Amazing food, no waiting time. We were seated right away. Served enough chips & salsa. Service was quick. Will surely return to try new item. read more
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Thank you so much for your review! WE TRULY APPRECIATE IT!!!
2 years ago
I've been to several El Torito's, and decided to try this location. Food quality has definately gone down. I have several reasons for my 1 star rating... Husband and I ordered the Grande Fiesta Platter for our appetizer. I noticed an odd, fowl smell as soon as the server brought the dish to the table. It was the sauce on the buffalo wings. They tasted as awful as they smelled. I've had buffalo sauce many times in my life and no other sauce smelled or tasted like this. Absolutely disgusting. Couldn't eat most of the nachos on the plate as the horrid buffalo sauce was all over the bottom of the plate. The flautas tasted frozen and gross. I took one bite and that was enough. I only wound up eating the little quesadilla pieces. We ordered the Mexican Pizza for the main dish. It was supposed to have chorizo. It did, but had to search to find the few tiny pieces that it had, and it tasted burnt. We had sat in the bar area. To our surprise there were many screaming babies. I assumed being in the bar area, that would give us some adult time to enjoy our meal...but no. Felt like I was dining at Chuckee Cheese! But here's the worst part. A party came in with their pet dog and were seated in the bar area INSIDE. THIS WAS NOT A SERVICE ANIMAL. Per Los Angeles county public health department, people with animals should be seated OUTSIDE on a patio. There was a patio right behind the bar area but not one employee or manager asked them to be seated outside. We witnessed employees petting the dog, then going about their business touching silverware etc. after they touched the animal and without washing their hands! This is a health violation! There were enough issues in this negative experience that have made us decide not to return. Very, very disappointing. read more
1 year ago
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Veronica A.
Thank you Tony, we appreciate your business
El Torito has been in this plaza forever. One of the staples in East Pasadena. Large restaurant. Always busy during rush hours. Ordered to go. Food was ready as quoted. Carne Asada Burrito - $17 - Decent burrito. Carne was good. Comes with basic rice and beans. Corn cake was something I never seen on a combo before. Overall nothing special and I could have got 2 of the same burrito at Alfredo's for less. read more
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Janelle O.
Thank You Kevin , please come soon , so we can earn the 5 starts from…
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3333 E Foothill Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
Chapman
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(626) 351-8995
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Does this location do the Saturday buffet? if so, what is the price? And is it the same food as Sunday buffet?
No, they don't do Saturday brunch, only Sunday. I don't know the price exactly but I do know is about 30 dollars per person unlimited mimosas.
Is there a private space for 80 people ? what is the maximum for people and time limit for a private event?
Hello Deisi, yes, we do have space for a private event, even 100 we can accommodate you, please come and ask for any manager we will be happy to help you or call us 626 351 8995, Veronica or Karla
How much is brunch buffet Saturday?
I think you meant Sunday. Around 40.00 per person including unlimited Champagne. Well worth the price
Do they still have sweet corn tamales at the brunch buffet?
Yes! And it is absolutely delicious
How much is the Sunday brunch?
Prices have changed since Covid. It used to be $24.99 per person. Call your local restaurant and they should be able to tell you the current price.
How much the Sunday brunch buffet?
Between $25-$30 per person. Not sure as this is not my go to breakfast spot. But thats what I remember paying.
What is the maximum number of people in a group that El Torito can accommodate outdoors?
I would call to get a number of people in a group for outside. I saw probably minimum of 6 people.
Do they have Time Warner Cable = Dodger games?
In the cantina. If it's not on you can ask them to put on the game.
Is there a buffet during the week?
Nooo only on Sunday for brunch, and that's over at a certain time (idk what times it stops):)
How much is brunch and what day is it on ? Are drinks included
Sunday’s and it was about 40$ That includes the drinks they offer in the brunch which is orange juice, horchata, apple juice, and coffee.
If I don't drink, is the sunday brunch still the same price?
Yes, the brunch still remains the same price. A non-alcoholic beverage is substituted
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