Wowww!! The vibes and HH (happy hour) were the best. I had a nice shrimp cocktail which I dressed with nice juicy limes and salt/pepper. My friend and I shared a nachos supremos which was deliciousss. Way better than the one at cheesecake factory and they dress theirs heavy! The margaritas were great, and I loved the strawberry rodeo, I wish I got another! The pueblo viejo shot was a hefty tequila shot which they supplied with a lemon and salt rim! Service was great and very friendly. If you see this, please extend your HH!!! We'll be having more drinks with the complimentary chips & salsa por favor read more

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Unfortunately, I would not return to this El Torito location. We waited approximately 35 minutes for our food, which is far too long--especially when you're on a lunch break. Our server was amazing and provided great service, so this review is not a reflection of her. However, no one acknowledged the delay or let us know the kitchen was running behind. I eventually had to ask about our food. My mom ordered the crunchy tacos, and I ordered the sizzling enchiladas. My enchiladas barely had any meat, and when I tried one of my mom's tacos, the shell was stale and extremely hard with almost no meat or filling. After waiting so long, the food tasted as though it had been rushed out only because I asked about it. The long wait, lack of communication, and poor food quality made the experience very disappointing. I would not recommend this Riverside location. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

We had such a great experience, and a huge part of that was because of Lorenzo! From the second he greeted us, he made us feel so welcome. He was kind, personable, and had such a positive energy that made our dinner even more enjoyable. He was always one step ahead--our drinks never sat empty, he checked in just the right amount, and he made sure everything came out perfectly. You can tell he truly cares about his customers and takes pride in what he does. It's not often you come across a server who makes you leave thinking, "Wow, that was exceptional service." Thank you, Lorenzo, for making our night so enjoyable. People like you are the reason we look forward to ALWAYS coming back. We hope we get you as our server again because you truly made our experience memorable! read more

Anyone who knows me absolutely knows that I am an El Toritoes die hard lover! I am consistent and I have been getting the same dish for over 20 years! All of restaurants that were near me have closed ! So when I went Riverside to visit my best friend, who is also a die hard, we didn't even turn off the engine. We went straight to El Toritoes! Very nice location and the restaurant itself was beautiful. NOW LETS GET TO IT! Our beautiful waitress"s were great but when they told us they did not have salsa I was floored! I ordered my famous Sizzling Enchiladas and bestie ordered her usual Vegetarian Fajitas. My famous dish was no longer famous and besties Vegetarian Fajitas were flat as a pancake with hardly any vegetables . Sooo disappointed ! Will I be back? That is a definite NO! read more

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Janette was an amazing server! Best in the business! We love Sunday brunch and El Torito has so many food options our kids are happy too! read more

El Torito - Champagne Brunch! - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Victor Perez is an amazing server , extremely hospitable. I cannot wait to come back. This was perfect for a rainy day. The posole and menudo were on point. read more

The food and ambience was amazing! And what made it better was our server Victor Perez. He was attentive fast and very kind! If you're looking for a brunch I recommend coming to El Torito read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Excellent service for brunch! Lorena did an amazing job at keeping her table satisfied with the bottomless mimosas. Perfect place for brunch with the girls or any occasion. Food at the buffet was also delicious considering it being a buffet ! Would recommend this place read more

Seating very fast, our server Jeanette very friendly and efficient. Lorena was very sweet and accommodating to everyone's needs. Exceptional customer service and would recommend. Ask for Lorena, she kept the mimosas coming!!! read more

So yummy here! The bottomless mimosas are an amazing touch! Especially Laurena, she kept them coming and was so kind! read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I've always loved this El Torito, even when it's super busy, the staff does well to keep things clean and organized. The food was good, and presented well. My go to is always the corn bread. Our server, Jeannette was very personable and patient with my family who can be very overwhelming. Overall great experience and will be returning for brunch asap. read more

Came for Sunday brunch with a friend. We made reservations through OpenTable and paid using the inKind app, which offers cashback. While brunch is on the pricier side, it was absolutely worth it. The selection was excellent, and everything we tried was delicious. Despite arriving a few minutes late, we were seated right away. Our server was friendly, attentive to keeping the table clean, and respectful of our conversation. The only minor downside was a delay in getting the check, but overall it was a great experience. I'll definitely be returning. read more

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Victor Perez is the man!!!! He was polite quick helpful and most importantly the best customer service hands down...if you come here and you care about customer service ask for Victor Perez!!! read more

We came in for lunch today and Victor P was amazing! I also work in the restaurant industry so it's nice being treated with such great hospitality unfortunately I've had experiences at restaurants lately that turn me away from going out to dine sometimes but I know at el Torito they'll always be awesome! Thank you again! Food was also great as always it's been a minute I haven't came to el Torito but it's great to see everything is as yummy as it always has been :) read more

Great happy hour daily from 3-9pm. Great options for their happy hour. The food was great, the servers were very attentive. It was a bit busy but the staff managed it well. Recommend coming here for their happy hour, had a great time. Despite being busy, the restaurant was clean throughout the visit. read more

El Torito - QUESO DIP Sopes Classic margarita - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

A group of us came for breakfast on a Saturday with a reservation. Now they have a breakfast buffet on Saturday and it looked really good!! A couple of our group tried it and were pleased. I got the Breakfast Burrito with ham and the beans inside and it was delicious. My hubby had the Breakfast Combo with bacon and he said it was good. Everyone else liked the Monterey Omelette & Huevos Rancheros. The staff was friendly and let us stay to chat for quite a while. read more

El Torito - Chilaquiles with scrambled eggs - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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We had an amazing Brunch experience this morning, and our server, Victor Perez, he made the experience exceptional. He was very welcoming, with a positive attitude, very professional and very knowledgeable. Checked on us just the right amount of times and kept our glasses full!!! read more

Good food, good service would eat there again. Atmosphere, Kassandra was a great hostess

Victor Perez at El Torito made my birthday super special! He was super attentive and kept the bottomless mimosas coming! He made sure our experience was amazing! read more

Order nachos with beef. Check for the beef and literally, less than two ounces of meat. They re do them, of course and this time they look appealing Not like the first time. Guys need to improve your service. It's been a couple of times now that experienced not what it's expected. Especially when you add the surcharge to the bill read more

El Torito used to be one of my favorite restaurants, but this last visit was so bad I will never go back to this location again. The service was rude, the food was unsafe, and honestly the whole experience made me question their kitchen practices. First problem: the chips they served were STALE and RANCID. Rancid oil is not just gross, it can actually make people sick. We told our waitress politely and she acted like we were annoying her. She said she would bring another basket and if those were bad too, she would ask the kitchen for a fresh batch. When she FINALLY brought the second basket, it was even worse. The oil still tasted spoiled and old. That means they are either reusing oil way too long or storing chips in a disgusting way. Then she drops off our so-called "table side guacamole" which was already mixed, and tasted like straight lime juice. Not fresh at all and definitely not worth $17.50. When we tried to tell her about the chips again, she snapped at us and said she was "still handing out food" at another table. She could have just said she'd be back. Instead she chose attitude... acting like we're inconveniencing her. She came back five minutes later, we repeated the issue again, and she reluctantly said she would "see if the kitchen will make a fresh batch." So why didn't she do that the first time? But, we gave her the benefit of the doubt. "Big mistake....BIG. HUGE." Finally we get a basket of fresh chips that were actually good. Then a second waitress comes over, asks us if we needed boxes (yes). And I ask for more of the fresh chips so I take it to go. I told her they made us fresh chips because our first chips were stale. She hesitates, like I asked for my meal for free. So, she brings back a basket and guess what? It was the original nasty chips we had sent back!!!!! The broken basket and the tips of the chips being gone (as I was trying to see if they were all stale) gave it away. This means they are reusing chips that were already on someone else's table. That is disgusting and a major food safety issue. I was livid and was ready to leave...they didn't care. One more thing. When my husband asked the first waitress if she had tasted the chips, she said, "I don't even like our chips." So she knew they were bad but served them anyway. That says everything. The soup was bland and the only good thing we had was the salad. The salad was REALLY good and the crispy tortilla shell it comes with was fresh. But none of that matters when you are dealing with rude staff, rancid food, and possible cross-contamination. We did not leave a tip because bad service does not deserve a reward. They charge a 4% service fee without letting you know anyways.... I should have asked for a manager but honestly I do not trust this place anymore. People deserve to know how they run this location. Reusing chips and serving rancid oil is not just lazy, it is a health risk. Eat at your own risk!!! read more

El Torito - "Tableside Guacamole" and rancid chips! Yuck! - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

This business has gone way down hill. You get 2 small bowls of salsa. If you want more it's $4 Menu keeps changing I find a favorite thing for lunch then they get rid of it. " Mexican Pizza " what are they going to change next. Won't be going back ! read more

Met some friends at this restaurant. The waiter was great! He liked to joke with us and was very attentive with service. I ordered my favorite dish, the spinach enchiladas, and it did not disappoint. My friends ordered some new dishes and reported they loved their meals. The restaurant is decorated with Mexican-style decor and was very clean. I would recommend that El Torito improve their signage, as it's hard to locate the name and is mostly identified by the bull on the building. read more

The service is wonderful , the food is great ! We are treated like royalty. All Of the servers are attentive and friendly . Erika B has been our server the last zillion times we've been there . She's wonderful . One of the best ! Even when she's extremely busy , she always makes sure we have all that we need ! read more

My husband and I came to Sunday brunch today and the experience was beyond our expectations. We were kindly greeted and checked in to our reservation promptly, did not even wait 2 minutes. Our server, Victor P., was attentive, knowledgeable and truly a prime example of hospitality and premier customer service. As busy as brunch was, he stopped by every 5 minutes to ensure everything was okay, remove plates and top off our mimosas. We could not be more pleased by the cleanliness, the food options and again, the level of customer service we received from Victor. We will continue to come to this location and we are absolutely pleased with our experience! read more

The food is always hot and the place is great for enjoying time with friends. Service is always amazing..... try sitting by the windows during lunch and you might Get Jazmin.... Always attentive, keeps the glass full, and the food coming on time All waiters here are friendly and they remember you read more

El Torito - Chips and Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I am going to change my review as this visit was TER-RIF-IC. Seating at the bar was immediately and Cassandra & Brooklyn took very good care of us. Food was delish, drinks were tasty and reasonably priced (happy hour is 3pm til9pm daily) So happy El Torito has redeemed themselves. Sports on the Telly, good drinks, good food read more

Sunday brunch was extremely good. Our server Víctor Pérez gave us an amazing dinning experience! Make sure to try their Cadillac Margaritas.

Came to brunch with friends. Victor P. took such good care of us. He was attentive and ensuring we had all we needed. The food was so great and the Mariachi added to the ambiance. Definitely recommend on a non holiday. read more

Food is good but service is awful. Servers are not good at checking on you. Impossible to get a refill or to ask for anything else after you order (assuming you even get to order because it takes so long to get acknowledged). We got dessert which never came. Reminded the server - finally brought it several more minutes later (it's just the sundae). We asked for additional spoons and were told it would "be a few minutes." For a couple spoons? We come often because it's close and convenient and again, the food is good, but every time we come the service is trash. read more

Great food super awesome service came in for a late lunch, and the whole atmosphere was great! Just had to add some more pictures of the food they have! read more

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I BRAG ABOUT EL TORITO TO EVERYONE! this location is absolutely AMAZING!!! everything about it! from the servers, to the managers, to the food, to the service, the ambiance, everything! my family and i have been regular customers for over five years now, and everything has been perfect since day one! Litzy and Lorenzo are our favorites! Litzy is such a kind, attentive server! her service is absolutely perfect, along with her smile that lights up the whole restaurant. also, the manager Cassandra is such a sweetheart! she introduced herself, got to know us as regulars and continuously checked on us very often. her social skills are amazing and she's EXACTLY how every manager should be, which she is PERFECT!! the food is always delicious and served hot! refills are always being filled without having to ask! chips and salsa are always served and their always offering more. we will always come here and support our favorites!!! this is our go to restaurant for a family night out read more

We were just at El Torritos yesterday in Riverside Plaza. The food quality has declined, with no flavors. I ordered fajitas, which were supposed to be carne asada steak, but the meat was so hard to chew and barely had any vegetables. They also tasted terrible. We will never eat there again. read more

I truly enjoyed the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. The food was excellent, but what really made the experience memorable was our waiter, Victor Perez. His friendly service, attentiveness, and positive attitude enhanced our morning. Thank you, Victor, for making a great meal with good friends even more enjoyable. We truly appreciated your outstanding hospitality. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Victor P. at El Torito in Riverside was an amazing server! He was polite, personable, attentive, and kept the mimosas full. Great service and a wonderful experience! read more

My brother and I came here for brunch and we really enjoyed our time here. Victor Perez was very attentive and kept the bottomless mimosas coming. Everything was clean and fresh and the aguas frescas were really good too read more

Delicious Taco Tuesday with freshly made tortillas and tasty salsas, refried beans, and onions--plus chips and salsa, of course! Excellent service--thanks, Erika B.--and a great family atmosphere! read more

Victor Perez was very attentive to our party. He was friendly and made our experience at El Torito great!!!

Kassandra our waitress!! Wow! She just redeemed this location for me. My husband and I had not had good interactions in the past. So much so that we stopped coming to El Torito at Riverside Plaza. Sure driving to other locations was a pain in the rear but we did not want to chance bad service. Well tonight was redemption day for this location! Kassandra and Ruben made our night amazing!! UNFORGETTABLE!!! These two staff members truly define customer service at its BEST!! Ruben is very thoughtful and acknowledges customers the second we sat at the table , I was even taken off guard as I expected to not be acknowledge until 25 minutes after , like before. Then Kassandra with her sense of humor had me laughing all the time I was there. This was whole heartedly the BEST! Dinning experience I've had at this location. P.S. to the manager ... both Kassandra and Ruben could be leaders on customer service training to all employees ! read more

El Torito - Happy hour great - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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The food was great! Definitely recommend the birria tacos. They are very attentive, but the only disappointing thing I can say was, we went when there was a special taco bar and the waitress didn't let us know about it. Since we did get tacos and probably could've been cheaper. We did hear other waiters/waitresses tell other people about it after we had already ordered. And the ambience is very nice and they play Spanish music which is nice and nostalgic. read more

El Torito - BEEF BIRRIA TACOS - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

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