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El Torito  - El Torito - Hawthorne, Hawthorne, CA

El Torito - Hawthorne

4.9
4.9
147 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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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 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Bring the flavor of El Torito to your office or off-site event! We can accommodate groups from 10 to 10,000 and everything in between! Enjoy Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.eltorito.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party. Book one of our private rooms, patios, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration, event, or meeting. Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.eltorito.com/private-events/
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Join us for Easter from 8am-2pm & enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Easter brunch buffet featuring a Tri-Tip and Ham Carving Station and bottomless mimosas/champagne. $42.00 Adults/$14.00 Kids.
    Easter Brunch photo

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Los Angeles

    Mexican

  • Beach Cities

    Best Value

  • Beach Cities

    Child-friendly

  • Beach Cities

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito - Hawthorne offers exceptional service and delightful dining experiences with "amazing" servers and attentive managers. Guests praise the "best margaritas in town" and the delicious brunch, complete with an omelette station. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with DJs, happy hour specials, and "fresh" Mexican cuisine that keeps customers returning.
147 Reviews
  1. Anabelle VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Naila was amazing. Tuesdays are a great day to come dine in. We got a table side guacamole and it was made perfectly. The manager was also bringing out the food for the servers when they got a little too busy. Pros to the manager because I saw her in the front helping out guests to bringing out food as well as cleaning tables. The service here is amazing.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Anabelle, Thank you for taking the time to rate your recent experience with us with 5-stars! We are pleased to hear that both Naila and the Manager was so engaged and helpful. Our priority is guest satisfaction, and your kind and great review reassures us that we are on track! Please come back any time, it will be our pleasure to serve you! Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  2. Anabelle VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service. Jeanie was our server and she went above and beyond to serve us. I always recommend this particular location to all my friends and family.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 19 March 2025
    Dear Anabelle, Thank you for taking a moment to rate your experience 5-stars! Your recommendations are very appreciated, we will happily serve your Friends, Family, and You any time! We are pleased to know that Jeanie took such great care of you and your guests. We look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  3. Guest VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food and drinks. We came in for the national Pi margaritas. $3.14 Margarita special? Best margaritas in town.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 19 March 2025
    Dear Guest, Thank you for taking a moment to leave us a 5-star review, as well as for joining us on National Pi Day! We hope you enjoyed your margaritas. Your feedback is valuable to us. We look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  4. Anabelle VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing 10/10 recommend. The managers and servers are always there to help. The hosts are super helpful as well. I love coming here.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 14 March 2025
    Dear Anabelle, Thank you for taking the time to rate your recent dine in experience with us! Your 5-Star rating shows our team that we are on the right path. We are pleased to hear that both our Management team and Service team take such great care of you. Guest experience is our priority! We look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  5. Guest VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Coming in to this location I am never disappointed, with food or service. I dined in on Tuesday with my friend and they have a DJ, it creates a really cool atmosphere to order some delicious appetizers and drinks. Our waitress was great!
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 15 March 2025
    Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to rate your recent dine in experience with us. Your feedback is valuable to us. We are happy to hear that your friend and you enjoyed your meals! The Dj has been a great addition to our Taco Tuesday, he definitely does his best to make sure everyone is having a good time! We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  6. Guest VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After Sunday mass my family and I come in for their Sunday Brunch weekly. It does not disappoint, the food is always fresh and warm. My favorite is the omelette station. It’s pretty awesome to see how everyone works together to pull off such great service and great food all at once. We always feel for welcome. We will keep coming back.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 23 February 2025
    Dear Guest, We want to thank you for taking the time to rate your recent dine in experience with us. Your feedback is very important to us, we are so honored to not disappoint you and be a part of your Sundays! Your loyalty does not go unnoticed. As you know our Omelet Station is always hot and ready for all of your favorite toppings! Please continue to visit us, we look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  7. Anabelle VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as per usually. The servers are honestly the best, they are so attentive. The environment that is created by everyone is the reason we keep coming back. From the managers to the servers everyone is exceptional.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 23 February 2025
    Dear Anabelle, We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with us. It's wonderful to know that our team's attentiveness has added to your positive experiences. We take pride in creating a welcoming environment for all our guests, and we're delighted that it has contributed to your loyalty. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  8. Guest VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I love coming here, the servers and managers are always so attentive!
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 8 February 2025
    Dear Guest, Thank you for taking a moment to rate your recent experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends love coming to El Torito - Hawthorne. It's great to know that our attentive service and delicious food are consistently appreciated. We can't wait to welcome you back for another wonderful dining experience. Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  9. Anabelle VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came to dine in on a Thursday, I absolutely loved. Our server was Alexandra and she was super attentive. The manager was also helping the servers out. Our experience was amazing. 10/10
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 7 February 2025
    Dear Anabelle, We're happy to hear that you had a fantastic time dining with us on a Thursday! It's wonderful to know that our attentive service and helpful staff made your experience even better. We're thrilled that our manager's help made your visit enjoyable as well. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're grateful for your high ratings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  10. Guest VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was so delicious!!! My family and I love this location.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 26 January 2025
    Dear Guest, We thank you so much for taking a moment to review your recent dine in experience with us. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed Brunch and love visiting our location. We look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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FAQs

El Torito - Hawthorne offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Hawthorne also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 679-0233.

El Torito - Hawthorne is rated 4.9 stars by 147 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 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Torito - Hawthorne

11855 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250

Additional information

  • Area
    Manhattan Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 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
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Bring the flavor of El Torito to your office or off-site event! We can accommodate groups from 10 to 10,000 and everything in between! Enjoy Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.eltorito.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party. Book one of our private rooms, patios, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration, event, or meeting. Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.eltorito.com/private-events/
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