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    El Torito

    3.5 (1.6k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    EL TORITO ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    NACHOS SUPREMOS - SHREDDED CHICKEN
    David L.

    We went on a Friday night and had a reservation for Friday night. It wasn't overly busy and we were seated right away. We had a table with a nice view of the water. The restaurant is nicely decorated and comfortable. The service was good and food came out a little slow but that is to be expected on a busy Friday night. We ordered the following: House margarita - 5.5/10 - taste was fine but it was a little on the weak side Virgin strawberry dacquiri - 6.5/10 - nice but came in a plastic water glass, which made it kind of sad Nachos with shredded chicken - 8.5/10 - very good with fresh ingredients Mazatlan shrimp enchiladas - 6/10 - these were a little disappointing, but the rice was absolutely delicious 3 item combo - 8/10 - chili relleno (9/10), crispy chicken taco (6.5/10), tamale (8/10). The chili relleno was amazing, cheesy, and one of the best I've had. The tamale was delicious (some tamales are dry and the masa is flavorless) Banana cheesecake chimichanga - 8/10 - this was delicious The prices are reasonable and they are on in-kind. I would highly recommend.

    Brunch menu
    Mary M.

    Mother's Day brunch was fabulous, it was my son and I. From the food energy and wait staff it was very good all the way around considering how busy it was! Noise level was busy for the occasion and the mariachi made the experience!. it was a great Mother's Day oh making reservations is definitely a plus otherwise the wait time is 1-3 hours

    Bottomless Mimosas and Pancakes my 2 favorites
    Qiana B.

    The food is good, great service, and the pancakes and bottomless mimosas will always keep me coming back!

    The macho combo
    C M.

    Love this place and have been coming here for years. The views are great and the food and drinks are even better! Efrain is the best!

    12/2/25 FYI. Complimentary chips and salsa.
    Lee D.

    Quality/Quantity - Came here for Happy Hour again! Today we got the following: Asada Fries $8 - Small portions and not as good as our last visit, but my daughter still enjoyed it. Mini Tacos (4) $6 - My daughter really liked this. Good value and decent flavors. Do not expect much meat. But generous filings of beans, lol. Filled to the max. Beef Birria Taco (3) $8 - Our favorite of all the HH options. Mahi Mahi Tacos (3) $10 - My wife enjoyed it, but I thought it was just okay. A good value and of decent amounts of fish. The best part was that the fish was NOT deep fried. Wings - $10; 9 pieces. New, and got the mango habanero sauce. Actually, this dish tied for my favorite of HH options. I will get this again. And of course, a Lagunitas IPA $4 to wash it all down. It was the Lagunitas or the flight of Margaritas. But I am driving home tomorrow and did not want to mix my alcohols. Atmosphere - Good size. See previous pictures. Almost all the customers were here for HH, very few regular dining customers. Open 7 days a week from 9am or 11am to 10pm or 11pm. Many promotions - Taco Tuesdays, Sundays' All You Can Eat Brunch/Lunch. Plenty of parking. Service - The waitress was friendly and helped us right away. But she must be new, as it went downhill from there. She never came back?!?! Then only brought two of our 3 waters...? And more importantly, she forgot my beer! The manager stopped by as she noticed we looked lost, and then took our order. The food came out at a decent pace, but then no table settings. When she brought the settings, she only brought two?!?! On the bill, she only put two guests. I think we had a HUGE communication issue. Price - $53, including the surcharge + a generous tip. We felt so bad for her, as it might have been her first day and she was overwhelmed. Management is partly to blame, as I noticed she had tables on the two opposite sides of the restaurant?!?! Owner Comment - Congrats to your parent company's success, Xperience Restaurant Group, for 65 years with all your brands and with 68 restaurants. Other brands are: El Torito Grill, Chevys, Sol, Cal Mex, Las Brisas, Solita, Sinigual, Acapulco, Who Song & Larry's, Rio Mambo, The Rim, etc.

    Cynthia W.

    We love going here for happy hour! We were going once a week, but we have been getting busy now. They have taco tuesdays where it is only $3 for a taco and they give out rice and beans too. It is such a good deal! The drinks and happy hour menu is great. Worth the price. The flautas are so warm and yummy. I love getting the blackberry margarita! The bartenders are always so friendly. We love the guy that works late afternoon. Forgot his name, but he is awesome! I also really love the chips and salsa they give us. The salsa just is so fresh and tasty! The bar is a nice chill place. They have a few TVs we like to watch some games here or just relax and talk about our days.

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    Mel S.

    (Forgot to take pictures of the main dishes!) Service and Staff: - The staff is always nice and quick to respond to requests Food and Drinks: - Chorizo Queso Fundido: bit on the salty side, but yummy with the garlic and chorizo - Margarita: your standard Tex-mex margarita Miscellaneous: - We came at 6pm and happy hour was still going on in the bar area - There were maybe 5 birthdays when we came, so between that and the mariachi band playing, it was quite loud (just a heads up in case you're looking for somewhere quiet to dine)

    Menu
    Jeremy S.

    Last time we came to El Torito they were across the bay. It's basically a mirror image of the last location, however needing some serious upgrades on the deco, including the carpet, very run down. However, all the food is classic El Torito. The flaming fajitas seemed to be very popular, and the salsa is amazing.

    Jocelyn G.

    Came here for Happy Hour with a Women's group that I'm part of. We decided to choose this place because our is close to the Arena where we were going to see "The Boy Is Mine" tour. This place is right in the water with THE most beautiful view I've ever seen. We even got to see the sun set from our table. The establishment inside is nicely decorated as well. We were immediately seated for our group of 4..initially. However, we became a group of 8 by the end of the night. Our waitress immediately came to us and she was nice. I believed we were going to have a great experience here. We ordered from the Happy Hour menu. Our food was delicious (Chicken Flautas, Beef Burria tacos and Mahi Mahi tacos) and we all got margarita flights. Those were pretty good. There were no complaints.... However.. there were. Our waitress did not speak much English, as we came to learn AND it was her 1st week. We did not receive silverware not water. Both were asked for repeatedly. I had to go up and get out silverware because or food arrived and we had nothing to eat with our wipe out hands on.. almost 5 mins in. She also did not accommodated well the new ppl as they arrived. Some had to wait extremely long just to order (Even had to go to the bar to request someone to take the order). A person that got there not too long with us, ordered their food and drink same time as us and she still received her food late and get drank food nor come until many reminders to the waitress. The waitress did sell help to translate.. but they never even bothered to ask come check on us knowing that she was having a difficult time. When it was time to pay the bill.. she told us that someone took care of all of our drinks. We were thrilled because we had trash service, su we thought it was the manager. We were pleased. However, they then brought the bill to one of our members to pay the entire bill. It seems that when that member told the waitress in the beginning that she was going to convert another member's marg flight ONLY... she took it to mean she was paying for everyone (Although she repeated it to her several times and use hand gestures prior to the waitress walking away at that time). The waitress literally almost charged her card for everyone's drinks. That then took time to be worked out..we were a bit pissed honestly. Oh.. also additional food was ordered that never came out and how i asked for my food to be prepared was not may. I had to send it back and take the additional food off because after sitting with my food for over 1hr and not receiving the additional..I was already full. I partially reccomend this spot.. but if you do not speak Spanish..request for a full English speaking waitress. Also.. the manager came to us at some point and removed some flight holders. However? I believe he should have done a better job of monitoring here, giving her a back up because it was a larger party and none of us spoke Spanish. I feel that be dropped the back for us and her as well.

    Vivian L.

    Went here for happy hour...it's from 3-9pm! When you enter in, the left side is the restaurant and the right side is the bar/happy hour area. I got the house margarita and the corn and the corn was sooo good! The margarita was okay, nothing too strong. The chips and salsa are on the house and they refill them often. Service was okay. Huge free parking lot outside. The restrooms are upstairs and there's also one in the main entrance. I would come back here for happy hour and to see the view during the day!

    Three 3 ITEM COMBO (PICK ANY 3!)
    Mimy P.

    I went here for my friends' birthday party. We had seating near the windows where there was a beautiful view of the marina. Stunning during sunset. I ordered a three item combo of an enchilada, crispy taco and chile relleno. The food was delicious. The service was very quick and efficient. We were given three complimentary plates of flan and the wait staff sang happy birthday to my friends!

    Mangonada
    Fe R.

    The food has always been excellent here and we go back every time. The drinks are well prepared as is the food. One of our favorites is the table side guacamole and it's always fun to watch them make it to your spiciness preference. The location is also a very good location by the water which adds to the charm of the place. Our server Efrain is very personable and very attentive to us. The drinks was taking a little longer because they were busy but he made sure to come by our table to let us know it's on the way and checks in on us if we needed anything else. We had a pleasant experience.

    FAJITAS DUO
    Sam R.

    We stopped by El Torito for a late weekend lunch and it was an alright experience. We arrived a little before 3pm, and were able to get seated pretty quickly. We were given a corner booth with a nice view of the water, and luckily the restaurant wasn't very crowded. The restaurant itself looks quite worn down, and had an old-school, homey vibe, but based on my visit, it may be useful to refresh or upgrade the restaurant furniture and fixtures. While we were given chips/salsa soon after sitting down, it took a while to order our food and we waited a little while to receive our ice waters. The chips and salsa were pretty good, and the salsa was slightly spicy with a bit of a kick. We opted to share a fajita plate with shrimp and steak along with a grilled chicken taco salad. Both items were fairly average, I enjoyed the shrimp fajita, but the strip steak tasted a bit off, and I did not enjoy the flavor. However, I did like the cilantro dressing in the taco salad, along with the grilled chicken pieces although they did overdo it with the amount of dressing. While the portions were large and shareable, I thought the pricing was a little steep. The grilled chicken taco salad was slightly over $17 and the combo fajita plate was about $24. Customer service could likely be improved, as it felt inattentive and we had to flag down servers for different requests, like asking for extra salsa. Overall, the food and dining experience was very average and did not leave the best impression. I'd possibly consider returning to try other items on the menu, but honestly, I think there may be better restaurants that serve tacos/fajitas/burritos in the area.

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    Ask the Community - El Torito

    When is happy hour?

    3pm

    How much is Sunday brunch?

    $31 for adults; $11 for kids

    How much for Sunday brunch?

    Approx $40/pp, children $13.50 and there is a 3% surcharge (per a sign on counter at check-in) for labor cost

    Do they have a vegan option?

    They have vegetarian options, but nothing is vegan. Even the grilled vegetables are grilled on the same grill as the meat. And the refried beans are made with animal lard.

    Are bottomless mimosas part of the Sunday brunch price?

    No, there is an additional price, can't think of the exact price though.

    Is this a good place for Taco Tuesday?

    Yes!

    Anyone know how long the wait is for Easter Brunch without a reservation? What time is the best to go?

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    Vino Volo - Terminal 1

    Vino Volo - Terminal 1

    4.4(63 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    If you find yourself with time to kill at Oakland Airport before a flight, Vino Volo is one of…read morethose cool little surprises in the terminal that can actually make you look forward to any delays. Well, almost. I do not fly through this airport often, but after a short work trip I found myself here with three hours to waste. I was so happy to see this cozy little wine bar tucked into the airport and it looked like a great place for a solo traveler like me to hang. I wasn't rushed at all and the staff invited me to hang out longer and enjoy more wine, LOL! The vibe is relaxed and surprisingly inviting, and Vino Volo seems immune to the usual rushed airport chaos. There were plenty of other women sitting solo and having a glass of wine, as well as the usual line of business travelers with whom this wine bar seems to be the most popular. There's a surprisingly decent selection of wines by the glass or in tasting flights if you're feeling fancy, and the staff are friendly and actually know what they're talking about. If you don't know a lot about wine, ask them for recommendations. If you're a professional wine lover like me, you'll instantly see the standouts on the menu. The small plates and snacks (think charcuterie, sandwiches, and cheese boards) are good quality and pair nicely with your drink, and they aren't super heavy but are just right. They're perfect if you need something satisfying (and healthier than fried fast food) before hopping on your flight.  Vino Volo is victim of inflated airport pricing, and you may have some sticker shock especially if you know your wine prices. But for the nice spot and friendly service, it feels like the upcharge is mostly worth it. It's a nice little oasis in a place where everything else feels like grab and go chaos. I would definitely stop by again on another layover.

    Duplicate review because they have two Yelp listings…read more Quality/Quantity - Too many glasses of wine... My few glasses of Sauvignon Blanc from Chili. And my buddy's Malbec, a few glasses also. Atmosphere - Airport... Nice to have a decent wine bar in an airport. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 7pm or 9pm. Service - 5 stars today. Professional and never felt rushed. And closed our tab right before we had to rush to catch our flight. Thank you. Price - $72 + generous tip. Expensive, but that is the cost for airport prices and decent wine. The sad part is that my buddy has lounge (plus guest) access, but we/he chose to hit a bar instead for "better" quality wine. Owner Comment - Congrats on your company's success since 2004 with your 34+ locations.

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    Eight Bar

    Eight Bar

    2.8(70 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Well, when your flight is delayed over an hour, of course you're gonna want to find a restaurant to…read moregrab a light bite to get away from the swarms of upset people at the gate. Too bad this restaurant doesn't provide any better of an environment. Having 1-2 workers in the front means tables are left dirty and unbussed for long periods of time and slow service. The bartender was nice and quick, but there is only so much 1 person can do with a full restaurant. There's only breakfast available in the morning, and there are only 4 choices. I had a bagel and fruit with a drink on the side. It got me fueled up for my trip, which was the point, but man it was a pretty sad meal. Oakland International terminals are small and cramped and in desperate need of more dining options!

    Please, even choose Starbucks over this place, as this place is so bad it'll make you long for a…read morepre-packaged sandwich like never before. THIS is their $16 "wedge salad". From submitting the order to having it on the table was ~2 minutes and the chicken had steam coming off it, clearly showing it was "throw the chicken in the microwave to reheat for 90 seconds". I should have immediately sent it back but I'm a fool who's too nice. Below is how it was served vs what I sent back. The server was nice and polite, however it was clear from the full plate sent back that I was unhappy with the food and he never even asked. Not cool. I've been to over 60 airports in my life. And hands down this is the worst airport food I've ever had. Slop.

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    2.8(85 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I ordered the bacon cheeseburger (no mayo) and sub with truffle fries (extra $3)…read more This is an Oakland airport restaurant close to gate 26. I came in and sat. You seat yourself which is great bc I picked a beautiful view on the window bar. See picture. I started to download the bar code for their menu when the waitress came by and asked if I prefer a menu. I gladly said yes, I am not a fan of the bar code menu. She took my order and it came pretty quick. Stopped by a few times to make sure I was ok. I really appreciate it. I gave it a four because of the small tray provided, it got messy and was hard to keep my food within the small tray along with fries. The truffle fries were good, they just added crumble pieces of cheese which made it hard to grab on fries. The food and service were great. Food was super tasty aside no mayonnaise. Pricing is high but it's the airport. Also saw an extra $2.75 fee as well added. My total with $5 dollar tip came out to $35.

    Flew out of Oakland International Airport a few weeks back and had a little time to spare before…read moretake off. Draft House seemed like a good spot as it was close to my gate. I took a seat at the bar and was welcomed immediately and directed to the QR code to place my order. I ended up ordering an Old Fashioned through the bartender as the app said it was sold out. The drink was well-made, generous with the bourbon, and filled almost to the top of the glass. The guy next to me ordered chicken strips and fries and the smell tempted me to order a side of truffle fries! For the price, I expected a bit more fries but they were good. Overall, a decent spot for a quick drink and snack before flying.

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    Porque No? Tacos - Nachos with chicken

    Porque No? Tacos

    4.5(823 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Was looking for a taco spot after an event in San Jose. I could've stayed in San Jose but the rain…read morewas super heavy and I wanted to go somewhere closer to home. Not a lot of taco spots are open late at 10p but I saw that PNT was open. My family and I pulled into the driveway and were confused because it looked and sounded like a bar. There were a few people standing outside and I asked if this was a bar or restaurant and the gentleman said it's a restaurant. We walk in and got some stares because it was late and we had kids. Didn't matter to us. Everything on the menu sounded delish and they had al day breakfast items. We ended up going with the following: 1. Chicken sandwich- 10/10 my teen loved this. It was a crispy thinly sliced chicken breast with all the fixings, and pressed to perfection. 2. Chicken Caesar salad - 10/10 the lettuce was Romain, tossed in Caesar dressing and parm, with grilled chicken filet. 3. 4 tacos de asada - 10/10 yummy chopped steak, seasoned and grilled to perfection. I'm not sure if the evening chef cooks better or maybe we were starving, but the food was great! Ambience at the time was pretty loud but I figure it's because people hanging out in the bar area. Definitely will be back.

    Great spot for tacos. I've had their asada, pastor, and lingua. Highly recommend them all! Quick…read moreservice. Good for family and friend get togethers. They share a space with the bar for adult beverages.

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