Sorry to see this location permanently closed when we visited Yorba Linda on April 5. We enjoyed this location often when staying at the wonderful Ayres Suites Hotel next door. So sad. The food was always so good and the staff so accommodating! read more

I've been eating /drinking at El Torito restaurants for around 50 years! I love the consistency and nice selection of foods! I also like the limited time menu! This one, like the others has parking, lots of seating, a bar, clean restrooms and good food with drinks! Oh and a nice happy hour!Cheers! read more

El Torito - Mini Tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

Came after going to the park with my kiddos, and the waiter was patient as we had to sit where my kids wouldn't fuss. So we moved tables like twice (sorry!) but our server was patient & kind & got our drink order in right away. I ordered the trio or something but it was so good. Had chile relleno, a tamale, and taco I think with rice & beans. My fave is the little bit of sweet corn they add on the plate, it's just so delicious. The blended mango margaritas have been a fave for years. So refreshing! It was clean & had great food. I like this location. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

I keep giving this place a try... and it keeps failing for various reasons. Reservations were made and not available upon arrival, loud music out on the patio and several tables asked for it to be turned down but never was, expensive to eat and no menu options during the brunch timeframe, the list goes on. But our last straw was during our last visit. We had one person in our party that was drinking way to much and way too fast. We asked the server and also the bartender to please not serve her any more drinks. Yet they kept on serving. This person was passing out drinks to others on their tab right in front of the bartender... and we had already asked at least twice to please stop serving to them. The rest of our party had already left but we stayed for about an hour and a half trying to get things straightened out. We drove the person home but will never be back. Service is pretty good here normally, not great but fairly decent. Along the same lines as our story above... if your party isn't drinking during the brunch buffet, don't expect great service, they cater to the drinkers. Alcohol comes WAY before food service and the more you drink the better the service and attitude. Two times while dining here, we have had to correct our bill, charged for things that weren't ours or incorrectly. Ridiculous. We've had several meet ups with friends and/or family here in the past but each time it was not our call... and from now on we will just pass, it never gets better, just keeps getting worse. Nope. read more

We made a reservation online and walked in with ease--our table was ready and our party was seated immediately. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything was fresh, and as soon as items started running low, they were quickly replenished. Our server, Jamie, was incredibly attentive to our group and kept the mimosas flowing the entire time. Keep up the great service and outstanding food! read more

El Torito - Unlimited mimosas are a hit!! - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

Great margaritas, Mexican food, and ambiance! I was here for my birthday and really enjoyed the portion sizes. My fajita plate was big enough to have leftovers for the next day! I also really enjoyed the margarita, I just got a classic margarita. Service was good, the server always had a smile on his face! read more

Omg this place was a life saver for us! We met with Rosa the bartender who turned our crazy hectic day into an evening date! She told us about the happy hour and amazing mahi tacos!! We made a quick stop here because of heavy traffic on the 91 fwy. Best choice ever, highly recommend, fresh salsa music and views are amazing too, all just a plus +++!!! Service, Hospitality and food all 10/10 read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

We came here for my nephews Birthday only to be disappointed by all three phases of the experience. Food: We ordered drinks but they all did not come out at once. The little ones in our group never got them and when they finally did it was pure soda water no flavor. When it came time to order we were told there were no carnitas. I ordered a Chile Relleno and then the waiter comes back a few minutes later to say they dont have Chile Relleno??? This is El Torito how is this possible? Ok fine so I decide to substitute chicken flautas for the Chile Relleno in my Combo plate and when I get my food only a plate of 6 flautas (3 flautas cut in half) come out . I was furious but it was my nephews birthday. Do better El Torito. You also had a mess in one of your toilets that was disgusting to look at before or after a meal. Im not exagerrating when I say it was all over the toilet. I will not be back to this location again. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

I was given an El Torito gift card last year and I had forgotten all about it. I decided to use it for lunch. I didn't know how much value was on the card but I decided to use it anyway to offset the cost of my meal. When I arrived, I was greeted immediately by a server at the restaurant who was taking other customers to their seats. She said she would be right with me after she seats the couple. However, the manager came and helped me. I ordered my food to go. I ordered a grilled chicken taco salad, extra chips and salsa and aguas de jamaica. The entire order was around $33 and my gift card took off $25 so I only had to pay $8. The restaurant is very big. There is a large dining area and a large bar area too. The kitchen looks to be an open concept. Overall, the service was excellent and the food was fresh and very good. I think El Torito is excellent food for the price point. The portions are huge. This location is located right off the 91 freeway. I'll be back! read more

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This has to be the worst run El Torino ever. The service never checks on you once you order. Then we get up to get more tacos and they clear our table. WTF!!!???!!! They took our margarita that still had some left and cleared the table. We got back and had to ask for silverware that finally I had to walk up to the bar to get. I would never recommend a poorly run place like this. Never offered to replace the drink that they took. Even if there is a small amount left we paid for that. What a joke. Then no corn for the taco bar. Let's see its taco Tuesday. Hello. What a poor and sad place. If you need anything for the table you have to get it yourself. read more

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If you're looking for a Sunday brunch that combines vibrant Mexican flavors with a festive atmosphere, El Torito is the spot. From the moment you walk in, the inviting aroma of fresh tortillas sets the tone. The brunch buffet is well-stocked and thoughtfully arranged, offering a wide selection from traditional Mexican breakfast, one standout is their menudo, hearty, rich, and perfect with a splash of lime and a handful of toppings from the garnish bar. Don't skip the taco station, where a chef prepares street-style tacos to your liking. The fresh fruit and dessert table provide a sweet finish, especially the flan and churros. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, which adds to the charm and energy of the meal. Pricing is reasonable for the amount and quality of food you get, especially if you're going with a hearty appetite. Our server, Jaime, was attentive, upbeat, and made sure our drinks stayed full and our table was never without anything we needed. His friendly attitude and quick service made us feel genuinely welcome and well cared for. read more

El Torito - Pancakes from the chef - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

BEWARE WATCH YOUR VALUABLES! Went on Sunday for brunch, and haven't been in a while. Asked the Bartender what the situation was..replied $40 for all you can eat. I decided to check out the buffet to see if I was interested in the price point. Left my phone to save my spot at the bar. I've done this all over town.... I was gone 60-120 seconds. Came back and my phone was gone! The buffet was not worth $40, but to my surprise another patron next to my seat was cupping my iPhone, or palming it under her hand. I asked the bartender where's my phone, he looked an me like I was crazy. I then looked at the patron with a face full of food and she/he looked at me like who me? After I called them out she/he shoved it at me as if I was crazy... unbelievable. I declined the$40 buffet and walked out. I was so pissed I came back to take her/his pic and the bartender started to protect his regular thief... whuaat? This is a total scam at this joint! It's no wonder there was no customers at noon on a Sunday! Stay away! read more

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Love their Sunday brunch!! As always the selection is amazing; the food is consistently replenished on the buffet, service is anticipatory and attentive, (Jaime is the best!). Wasn't the first and won't be the last Sunday spent at El Torito! read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

Usually we go to the Lakewood or Long Beach El Torito, and both of those have been missing the mark in recent years. We decided to come in to the Yorba Linda location for lunch and I'm so glad I did. We were seated pretty much immediately when we arrived and greeted by our server Rosa with chips and salsa. Rosa was quick to offer menu suggestions and provided friendly and attentive service throughout our entire meal. This was definitely some of the best service I've received in a very long time. The food was perfect and we all really enjoyed our meal. I wish all locations were this good, and I will definitely be back soon! read more

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Rosa was hands down the most amazing and sweetest server. Our family enjoyed every moment and created a memorable experience to think about for years. Thank you for making my 50th birthday perfect. read more

El Torito - Celebrating - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

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Thanks @destinyH for the great service! We loved the queso, chips and great drinks. We appreciate the smiles! You work so hard covering the whole bar area! We always felt we could call you over to order another round! Love this place! read more

El Torito - Couple drinking. - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

WOW! What an amazing brunch experience! My server Rosa was absolutely phenomenal, super attentive, friendly, and genuinely made the whole meal feel special. She anticipated everything we needed and delivered it with a smile every time! And shoutout to Evelyn, the manager, for stopping by to check on us. You can really tell this place cares about their guests. I'll definitely be coming back -- the service alone is worth it! Service: 10/10 Huge thank you to Rosa and Evelyn for making our day! read more

El Torito was such a fun time on a Sunday evening! The food was really delicious and the service was very quick and professional. The guacamole was fresh Our server Oliva was such a sweetheart! She made our experience a great one and we hope to come back again. Thank you El Torito!! read more

We came to El Torito tonight and Destiny and Jennifer were amazing! We will definitely be coming back! read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

We came here for Sunday brunch which is always delicious. Today was even better because we had an amazing waitress named Rosa. She provided amazing customer service and went above and beyond to make our Sunday brunch special. We have been to El Torito before however it was the first time at this location and it was beautiful in here. It was super clean and layout of the brunch buffet was perfect. We can't wait to come back and we hope to have Rosa as our waitress again. Thank you Rosa and El Torito. read more

Came here for brunch and it never disappoints! The omelet and taco station are amazing. Rosa was our server and she was wonderful, sweet, and attentive. We live close by and my husband has been coming here as a teen so we always love stopping by whenever we can. read more

Jaime was a really great server! He was very attentive and sweet and made our experience at this restaurant very special

Visited today to celebrate 3 birthdays in the family. We all had a great experience overall. The service by Raul was excellent as he was attentive, friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience. My family and I really appreciated this. The food was great as the brunch buffet had plenty of options to choose from. The taco bar was was one of our favorites. The management and staff all came to sing us Happy Birthday which made the visit even more special. Thank you Raul and El Torito for making our birthday special. Will absolutely recommend to my friends and family. read more

Food was excellent Service was excellent Rosa was my server and manager came over to my table to make sure everything was satisfactory. Everything was excellent !!! read more

Amazing food and service. Thank you Rosa! Had an amazing time. Everyone was friendly. The food was so gooooooood! Definitely coming back because of Rosa. read more

Rosa did a wonderful job Great experience thank you. My mom and friend's birthday was made very special read more

We had a great early dinner, Tuesday taco night. The lady serving the taco bar was fast and pleasant. Hector our server was attentive and accommodating. Great service! read more

Service is always wonderful. All you can eat brunch is the best. Shout out to Rosa and Jaime for being great servers!

We came for brunch and food was fresh and yummy. They make fresh tacos with handmade tortillas and had plenty of different options to choose from. Rosa was our server and she was very attentive and kind. We will definitely come back! read more

This location does brunch right! They have so many different options and they all look and are presented perfectly. Everything is a bit scattered which gives you plenty of space to look about. Everything I tasted was great. The service here is always great. Even when they are busy, they manage to seat people quickly and take the orders quickly. We have never waited too long for our food to arrive. The bathrooms are pretty clean and the ambiance is great. I have never had any problems or complaints at this location. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

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Gerardo was an amazing server and was very polite and respectful. Food was great and I enjoyed the atmosphere. Will definitely be back soon. Thanks read more

The atmosphere was amazing and the food was fresh. I highly recommend trying this location for Sunday Brunch. Service was fantastic and thank you Hector C. , our bottomless Mimosas were never empty. read more

Be aware of rat infestation my neighbor dine in one time here and saw rats running thru the dining I didn't believe him until he showed me the health department report STAY OUT OF THIS PLACE my neighbor also said a manager named Evelyn accused her of putting an object on her salad one time when she complained about the food Rude management is a thing here too. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

I cqme here on a busy sunday just to grab a mudd pie. No one sells then anymore!! My server rosa was amazing, she went above and beyond for me. She augmented my dessert with decorations and toppings. I also got cornbread to go, she went to tje back and got me a fresh batch when she could have gotten it from the buffet area. The staff here is friendly and the music is upbeat. Im only taking one star off because they have limited vegetarian options. I wish the rice and beans didnt have chicken stock :( otherwise is come here all the time!! read more

El Torito - Cornbread on the side - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

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Sunday Brunch with bottomless mimosas! Yummy!!! Who doesn't want bottomless mimosas?????!!!!! lol Rosa was our server. She did great. Really tentative on refills for drinks and friendly. Delicious brunch! It's buffet style with tons of tasty foods! Enchiladas, rice, beans, and even cakes! Add the mimosas and you have a perfect brunch setup! :) read more

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The staff here goes above and beyond! Our server Rosa was knowledgeable, made excellent recommendations, and ensured our glasses were never empty. The warm and welcoming service makes this place stand out! Thank you Rosa! read more

My mother and I stopped by the other day and were in for quite the surprise! We came on a Saturday and they were setting up for the Sunday brunch and now I have to come back and try! We ordered the fajitas and they were very tasty and I really enjoyed the corn and beans. Thank you Ana for taking such good care of us and my mojito flight was very good. I definitely have got to come back and try the Sunday brunch! read more

El Torito - Mojito flight - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

This is our go to place to eat. We drive the extra few miles just to come to this one. Rosa is awesome. We have our work meetings here and she always goes above and beyond. read more

The service the last few times, including today, as been absolutely awful. Waited at least 2 minutes upon walk in to even get acknowledged during the lunch time. No one at the front and had to wave down a server to get seated. Ordered and got our food. No one has come back at all to see how things are or if we needed anything. Been sitting here for a while now waiting for check and no one to be found to help. What is up with this place now? We are long time patrons who will no longer be coming here. read more

We are doing business at Aero Mobility & spending the night at the neighboring hotel. This El Torito was so nice, relaxing & hit the spot after spending 6 hours in the road this morning. I mean, grande margaritas? Need I say more?? The manager Karla was so nice & our server Rosa - outstanding!! Definitely will come back when we're back in the area again. read more

El Torito - Grande margarita - Mexican Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

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