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El Torito Grill - Brea, Brea, CA

El Torito Grill - Brea

4.4
4.4
854 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for brunch
Since 1994, El Torito Grill in Brea has been a go-to destination for fresh ingredients and authentic Mexican cooking techniques. Stop by for our Weekday Happy Hour, enjoy $3 Taco Tuesday, or indulge in our All-You-Can-Eat Weekend Brunch. Whether you’re craving handcrafted dishes like our Carnitas Yucatan or a Cadillac Margarita, El Torito Grill delivers something special for every occasion.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (714) 990-2411
  • Website
    https://www.etgrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pepe Lopez
  • Catering
    Bring the flavor of El Torito Grill to your office or off-site event! Whether it’s a small gathering or a large celebration, we’ve got you covered with our Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.etgrill.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party with El Torito Grill. Book one of our rooms, patio, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration. Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.etgrill.com/private-events/

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What 854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito Grill in Brea shines with its "great service" and "delicious food," making it a favorite for family gatherings and events. The handmade tortillas and attentive staff, especially servers like Antillo, are frequently praised. While occasional service delays occur, the overall dining experience remains enjoyable and memorable.

854 Reviews

  1. Cecile

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made reservations for my party of 12 at 5:30 pm, we were seated after 5 minutes. We had a great location for our table for most of our dinner (in one of their closed areas). Overall our service was great. Our server did his best, he was overwhelmed and was serving many tables at the same time. One of our party's dinner was late and he was given tortilla soup for free for the inconvenience. Our food tasted great and everyone was satisfied with their meals. Would definitely come back.

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  2. Lina

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server was nice .. u can see he was very stressed out / overwhelmed.. however what annoyed me was that he was “sweating a lot” and u can see sweat drops on his forehead and all I could think off is that sweat is gonna end up in my food 🤢 Also the music was too loud and annoying. I love Mexican music but for this kind of environment where there is so much noise coming from everywhere …u need soft calmer music . We r not at bar/dance party !!

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  3. Lisa

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was phenomenal… never needed anything… she was on top of everything!! The food was fantastic… but it always is. Used gift cards from Costco.. saved us $$. Made reservations in advance… best idea. We asked for a table in the dining room… not bar or patio… best choice… the bar and patio waiters are not friendly or attentive. The main dining room staff are great… will definitely be back!!

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  4. Michael

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time we have had this particular server and both times she seems rushed and has forgotten basic things for the table such as plates, silverware, drinks, to take our order after sitting for over 20 minutes... Last night I finally told her to pay attention to her tables or get us another server. To which she replied ok and walked away. I understand the food service industry is stressful but a table of 3 should garner the same attention as the table of 7. If this was the only incident I'd have let it go. But this is the second incident with this server.

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  5. Matthew

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing fresh tortilla’s. Free chips. Table side guacamole was tasty. Meat somewhat average.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on 8 February 2025
    Dear Matthew, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Sandra

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Torito Grill never fails to delight my friend and I. We eat there frequently, and we are fortunate enough to have the same server, Antillo. He remembers what we've ordered before - every little detail. He's amazing and such a nice guy. Also, Adrian who has served us in the past made an effort to come over and say hello and check with my friend about how her hubby is doing (Adrian remembered her hubby had been critically ill). El Torito Grill in Brea is so fortunate to have these two gentlemen as employees - they deserve raises!!!
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on 8 February 2025
    Dear Sandra, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  7. Walter

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wide variety of food selections. Temperature on the soups could be hotter as it became lukewarm warm after adding the toppings. Near closing of the buffet the churros were not refilled.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on 8 February 2025
    Dear Walter, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Miriam

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants! Everyone that works here is always so friendly and we love the food.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on 26 January 2025
    Dear Miriam, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Steve

    VIP

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always good food, good service and good drinks. Our go to place for a casual night out.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on 26 January 2025
    Dear Steve, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Eleanor

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch at El Torito is always enjoyable. Food is fasting great, servers are attentive, and he even brought us newly cooked pancakes, which was delish! We’ve been here for family graduation celebrations, and this time was with family from out-of-town. Needless to say, it holds up to a place that we will go back to.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on 1 February 2025
    Dear Eleanor, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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FAQs

El Torito Grill - Brea offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito Grill - Brea also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 990-2411.

El Torito Grill - Brea is rated 4.4 stars by 854 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Torito Grill - Brea

555 Pointe Dr., Brea, CA 92821

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lambert Road
  • Area
    Brea / La Habra
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pepe Lopez
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    https://www.etgrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (714) 990-2411
  • Catering
    Bring the flavor of El Torito Grill to your office or off-site event! Whether it’s a small gathering or a large celebration, we’ve got you covered with our Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.etgrill.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party with El Torito Grill. Book one of our rooms, patio, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration. Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.etgrill.com/private-events/

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