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Pros: Ribeye tacos were amazing! (The best part of my experience) Guest Wi-Fi network that's easy to sign into with name, email and birthday. Plenty of seating on a Saturday afternoon despite it was on of the most packed day I've seen on the beach. A quiet place if you're overstimulated. What was ok: chips are great. Salsa was good but a bit sloppy (flavor wise similar to mexicana salsa but missing some texture/ chew, more grounded down) My raspberry sage lemon drop was good gives you a buzz. Liquor reminded me heavily/ mainly of Smirnoff flavored vodka. But I don't mind it. Cons: they ran out of shrimp & crab salad. They ran out of ingredients for a chocolate martini. The weird part: can't figure out what's going on. This place was cal mex (been before) but it's showing temp closed on yelp and all the menu are El torito. Is this a temporarily change?
This restaurant is in Redondo Pier upstairs and has views of the ocean. We had a party of 7. We were seated promptly server came by promptly to greet us but took a little while for him to come by and get drink orders. Chips and salsa were brought out which was yummy. I ordered the shrimp and crab enchiladas with rice snd beans, 10/10. We also had table side guacamole which I thought was just okay. But everyone reported their food was good. All food came out hot and fresh. While service was a little slow the restaurant was packed however, in addition our server didn't check on us as often we would have liked to. Had to ask for drink refills etc, so taking off a couple stars. Service is everything. Otherwise this place is a must try.
The food and drinks are delicious here and the view of the ocean is spectacular. Our server was great and energetic. The only reason I give 4 stars is because the prices of the food are getting higher, and they charge a service surcharge that is separate from the tip. It just seems a bit much so I will not be going back as frequently.
This review is just for the brunch buffet and not the restaurant's regular menu. On Sunday around 11:30-12:30 the restaurant was super noisy and crowded with a 30-45 minute wait. We opted to sit at the bar by the buffet to avoid waiting. The bartender who served us was very hard working and busy, but gave us excellent service. The items in the buffet may vary by location. At this location they had some traditional American items, a made to order omelet bar, a made to order taco bar, Mexican drink area, traditional Mexican food area, and a very limited dessert area. While it seemed like bottomless mimosas were included in the buffet no one offered these to us. Furthermore, while we thought that in the past and at other locations pancakes, waffles, and French toast were part of the brunch buffet, these were not in the buffet area st this location. However, we saw some people eating these after waiting a very long time for them. So we were unsure if they were part of the buffet but you had to special order them because no one offered us these items that used to just be out in the buffet area. There is a nice view of the beach and ocean from the restaurant since it is on the second story of the pier. Of course you get a better view at a window seat, but you can see the view from the bar. There is a parking structure and a metered lot nearby. Being locals we know that you can park for free for unlimited time in the surrounding neighborhood and walk and that is what we did. The walk if a bit far, but has nice scenery along the beach. The best item in the buffet was the made to order omelet. Second best were the beef tacos and American sausage--kind of disappointing for a Mexican brunch. Also, they only have Pepsi products and we are Coke fans. Must have Diet Coke with Mexican food if not drinking alcohol or sometimes both! There are restrooms at the inside front of the restaurant, which is very important in this tourist area--better than the nearby public restrooms. On the whole, we might try ET's brunch buffet at another location to see if items and quality vary. However, we probably would not come back to this location unless it was to try their happy hour to see how that compares to other ET locations. Really only eat here for the brunch buffet if you are a tourist and really want the view.
Oh El Torito - RB, how I love dining here! First of all, can we talk about the views while you're eating. I'd say by the window, you get to see Redondo Beach visitors enjoying their time in the water. I have always loved the food here; their Sunday Brunch is awesome and personally worth it for me. Everyone is amazing and friendly, I've never had a bad experience here. I'll NEVER stop frequenting El Torito RB as I live 5 minutes away. If you're a visitor, I would definitely give this place a try!
I've been coming to this location for a long time and it's just the best place for Sunday brunch! Bottomless mimosas and ocean views are really all I could ask for...and then there's the FOOD Tacos, breakfast foods, fruit, pastries, desserts...I always leave Sunday brunch completely stuffed. Service is always good, and my mimosa is always full!
Historical reference... hadn't visited this locale for years. Like pre-pandemic type years... That said, it was a darn good experience! Visited with the wifey, son-in-law, one of my granddaughters and one of my grandsons while my daughter attended a company function at Kinkades. Service was spot on... very attentive and uber friendly. Patronage was mid level but the weather may have played a huge role in that regard. Food was very tasty as I got the rib eye tacos. Speaking of which, while very tasty, their price was a tad high given the amount of "rib eye" that was inserted therein. Good but "minimal" from a rib eye standpoint. On to the beverages... I got a pair of cucumber/ jalapeño margs and they were delish. Only problem was that based on size alone, I could have had 8 and still passed a B/A test from local authorities. (Good thing I wasn't driving anyway). Previous visits have rewarded us with beautiful sunsets as the viewing options are plentiful. Just too dark and rainy on this visit...
Today Monday 08/31 I ordered a shrimp cocktail and the truth is I didn't like it at all I'm a chef and this is MAs ketchup to that you know and it was like tired my money in the trash I don't recommend it or change the recipe it's MAs I'll help you but stop selling that for wanted
Service and new pleasant waiters. We went yesterday drinks came at the same time the food waitress Annette came to our table only twice we had to get an extra plate from another table my friend wanted another Cadillac and the waitress never came we. Had to ask 3 times to. Give us more chips is just service was very nada hopefully when we go back we don't get the same experience
My husband and I just tried the Sunday brunch at El Torito in Redondo Beach for the first time and we were pleasantly surprised. When we arrived the lady that greeted us was friendly with a big smile as we walked in. She said since we did not have a reservation it would be a 40 minute wait or we could eat at the bar. We are ate at the bar. I like how they have the stations spread out so each station is easy to get to but not over crowded. I had a green enchilada, egg white omelette, mini waffle with syrup and a plantain. and fresh fruit and salad and a sope. Everything was good except for 1. The fresh fruit was not sweet at all & 2. The sope was too greasy so I did not eat it. My husband had ceviche, 2 kinds of enchiladas, salad, carne asada, chile verde, rice and beans. The bartenders consistently checked to make sure we were good, quickly removing any dirty plates. They really keep the bar area clean. The mimosas were flowing as well. They start you off with a glass and a small pitcher of orange juice. They make their rounds to refill your champagne consistently. Overall we enjoyed it. My favorite was my made to order egg white omelette which was cooked perfectly! Once again I forgot to take pictures!!!
Third time here and three stars is generous. With the exception of the table-made guacamole, food was bland. I got their Macho Combo, which is supposed to be a serving of their most popular entrees; A chili relleno, an enchilada, a tamale and a taco. I wouldn't reorder any of them as an entree. Look, I'm a big man who loves food and never missed a meal and I left most of my meal uneaten. The chips were good, and we were in a group that ordered guacamole, queso dip and of course, salsa, so we went through some chips, and for some reason half of every basket were crushed. If it is in my power and I'm not invited as a guest, this will be my last meal here.
Came in on a Saturday afternoon, it wasn't as busy as I thought it would be. We were told it would be about 15min wait but we were actually seated much sooner than that. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The food and drinks were good. It was 6 of us and everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. Only one complaint tho, when we ordered appetizers our waitress brought us extra plates, in between all them plates there was a huge red hair in there. I looked around, and found the culprit. She had very long red hair in a pony tail. I would assume hair out like that wouldn't be acceptable, at least put it in a bun.. idk.. all I know is hair that long is bound to get in someone's food!!! I did come across another review that stated there was a hair in their food too!!! We told our waitress and she brought us new plates. Also, I guess the manager, did check up on us and I could see him checking up on almost all tables to make sure everything was going great. Ambiance is okay, the views are great tho!!! My favorite part about coming here.
I'll start with the chips and salsa, they were much better then the last time I was here. The salsa was delicious. Lots of flavor and it tasted fresh. I ordered a chili relleno and a cheese enchilada. The chili relleno was very good,I enjoyed the batter and sauce on it. The cheese enchilada was good. The beans were just okay as was the rice. The restaurant has great views of the beach and ocean. The bar area is nice. I did order a margarita. It also was just okay. The waiter was great. He didn't write or order down. With 5 people in our party. He didn't make a mistake on our order. read more
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Hands down our favorite time here was tonight. We have been to this location plenty of times but never had a server like this. Funny, polite, efficient, fast. Everything you want while enjoying dinner with friends and family. Food tasted even more delicious thanks to this gentlemen. If I could, I would request his tables for our future visits. Andrew, you deserve a raise! Thank you for making tonight awesome! #psforlife! read more
1 year ago
we love nearby and frequent El Torito often. The food is great, the service is delightful, and the ambiance on the water is superb. Get a margarita and relax friends. You're having Mexican on the ocean. read more
2 years ago
The food & the ambiance is amazing. I definitely agree to recommend this place to anyone if you're looking for a good outing with the fam or significant other. Great view, Great food, Good people. read more
2 years ago
Probably the best Happy Hour in the South Bay. Goes to 9pm and the food fills you up. Comes with chips and salsa. read more
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Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We truly…
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Probably the best location for el Torito brunch as it's by the water! What's nice is the buffet/ayce brunch is served at the stations and they make the tacos, tortillas, and fajitas fresh. What's great is the price for brunch includes bottomless mimosas, which is around $37 a person I believe. Sunday can be busy so you may have to wait depending on the size of your party. Parking is available in the pier parking structure and you can pay at the machine or in the ParkMobile app. Overall food tastes pretty decent, with some items really standing out! Also as much corn cake as you'd like? Lol my fave, sign me up. Price point is worth it, check it out. read more
Place is located upstairs of the food court area. Came here a few times while doing outreach Friday night. We got the ignited fajitas supremes a couple of times and it's pretty good. The steak is juicy shrimp and chicken and it comes w guac and cream corn, great for sharing. This time I wanted to order the fish tacos but somehow got the shrimp tacos but I enjoyed it and totally forgot i ordered the fish tacos until I was almost done so decided not to complain about it. Service is always good. Everyone here is friendly. There's also ocean view if you sit by the windows. read more
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Hello Adrian,…
Went to El Torito on the Redondo Pier for a birthday dinner on Tuesday. With unobstructed views of the beach and ocean, I really wanted to like this place. Alas while the food and service would have rated higher by themselves, the restaurant has seen better days. The restaurant was two thirds empty at 5pm and the sun set was really pretty. The place is in need of serious renovation and improvements. Food was pretty good and servers were friendly and helpful. They comp'd one of our desserts for the birthday girl. We had a baby with us and so did a couple other families. Good place for drinks and Mexican food with friends and family to watch the sunset. read more
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2 years ago
Food was timely and delicious. Staff were friendly. Happy hour starts at 3-9pm. Great deals. read more
3 years ago
Their food, service, and ambiance were fantastic!! The servers and managers are the best. The food was delicious! read more
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Come here for gorgeous views of the coast and great food. Love coming here after walking around Redondo Pier and beach. Service was stellar, they really took care of us. Ordered the mojito flight to share, super cute, pretty weak (alcohol) but tasty nonetheless. Also got the fajita sampler (shrimp, chicken, steak) served on a sizzling platter. Meat was tender and tasted fresh. Also got the fiesta platter, came with a quesadilla, nachos, chicken taquito type things, and wings. Perfect for sharing, plenty of food. Tableside guac was also a nice touch; pro-tip: sign up for their rewards thing and get a free dish/guac. read more
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This is a quick review on their Thanksgiving Brunch, disappointing, not much selection, and the worst, many items were cold & the turkey, the carver at the station just had the carcass to work with..Asked when he'd be getting a new bird to serve and he simply didn't have an answer, never did get any turkey, thankfully my wife got a little dark meat in here first trip up.. The staff were fine, restaurant dated but clean & the restrooms were as well.. read more
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This place was super good I thank for the people that took care of me and my gf That day. They where on top of everything I hope I see you guys soon. read more
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3 years ago
I was here Friday for happy hour. The bar was not at all crowded and not too loud. The menu was pretty decent. I had the crispy chicken flautas. The chips and salsa and flautas were good. There was one bartender handling the entire area so he didn't come by too often, but when he did he got whatever I wanted pretty quick. The downfall to the entire experience was the women's restroom. There were paper towels on the ground by the sink and the restroom smelled of urine and the floor was extremely sticky. read more
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Overall: I would go back and would recommend. Drinks: we ordered a mojito flight and a margarita flight. I personally really liked the original and blackberry mojitos the most. I'm a tequila girl and did not enjoy the margaritas. The strawberry watermelon mojito is not as fruity as we expected. Food: I really enjoyed the chips and salsa and was told the guac was good. I ordered the flautas. They're about double the size I'm used to and are made with cheese (also not what I'm used to). It was really good though. The chicken was tender and flavorful. I surprisingly enjoyed the pepper jelly too! View: we sat next to the windows and watched the beach. It was beautiful. Service was fine. About what's normal for a pier restaurant. read more
5 years ago
Had a really wonderful experience today at Sunday Brunch. A friend and I arrived with my 3 yr old for lunch not realizing it wasn't traditional lunch but an open buffet brunch. We were going to leave because my son was cranky and not having it. I also didn't think brunch was the best for for what we were seeking. However, our amazing waitress, Dawn, talked us through the options and went over the top to help my son settle in and get comfortable. We decided to stay because he was finally, with her help, content and happy. Yes, my three year old runs the show sometimes #momlife It is so hard to eat at restaurants with kids, typically. This place is super kid friendly! But back to my point, Dawn was great, food was amazing, she brought me this huge damn margarita that was exactly what my Sunday afternoon sunshine filled heart needed, she was attentive not only to my friend and I, but to my son. She was obviously busy, as is typical for Sunday brunch but it always felt like she was there to serve us personally. Dawn is kind, gracious, so helpful and a real person that we had some great conversations with. We never went without anything and never waited too long when we needed something. We asked to speak to the manager because we wanted to make sure her amazing work didn't go unnoticed. Benito, was kind, great to conversate with and I can tell an amazing leader. From the way he spoke about the restaurant and corporate expansion options all the while with such kindness and respect for his staff- El Torito is so lucky to have him as a leader. I work in corporate leadership development and I am so impressed with the leaders at El Torito. Even all the way up to the top when executives went without salary to pay staff during the pandemic. Truly a great company that is proof of the idea that when you lead well, people feel empowered and encouraged to follow you. And when that happens it is pure magic for business! And if you're heading to the Redondo Beach location soon, ask for Dawn and tip her extra! She deserves it for how hard she works to make your experience truly epic. Thank you everyone at El Torito for the amazing Sunday afternoon experience. My son and I live local so we will definitely be back. read more
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Janelle O.
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1 year ago
Ordered the chicken enchilada with a chile relleno, everything was actually really good. Great view. Service was good. Only thing that would make it perfect is if the salsa with the chips was spicier. The salsa on the enchilada was so delicious but the one with the c hips tasted only of tomato. I would definitely return and maybe with a friend with a child cuz the happy hour kids eat free. I thought that was really nice read more
3 years ago
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Carlos C.
Marcela, we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience…
2 years ago
I've been coming here since I was six. Everyone in this restaurant is very friendly. I love sitting next to the window with the beach view. I ordered mojitos and a parillada to snack. The chicken and meat were a bit dry for my taste but the shrimp was very juicy. Overall I had a great experience, read more
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Juana N.
Hello Me G. Thank you for your five stars review we hope to see you…
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100 Fishermans Wharf
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Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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Is there parking available?
plenty of paid parking at the pier located at the end of Torrance Blvd.
Is there elevator access for a person in a wheelchair?
Someone else answered similar question. Elevator is on the side.
Can Janelle O please contact me regarding a very crucial incident that happened August 28,2022 at the Redondo Beach location? Please message me a phone number where you can be reached. Thank you?
You need to contact the location
We're coming in from out of town. Are vaccines required?
Hello Tality, Vaccines are not required!
Where is the elevator?
Someone else answered similar question. Elevator is on the side.
How many people can you serve in a Party at this time for Covid? Is a party of nine okay?
Party of nine is ok. I would call in to make a reservation.
Is there access for disabled people to get up to the restaurant because of the stairs? An elevator?
Yes they have an elevator available.
How much is the Sunday brunch?
Brunch is $32 and is AYCE with bottomless mimosas and other beverages.
Do you accept reservations from OpenTable?
Hi Oliver, thanks for reaching out! Yes, we do! Please book a reservation directly via our website at https://locations.eltorito.com/store/monterey
Do they offer that brunch buffet they do on Sunday on Saturdays as well?
Yes. I had the buffet on a Saturday morning
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