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El Torito Monterey - El Torito - Monterey, Monterey, CA

El Torito - Monterey

3.8
3.8
1210 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 54 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
The authority in great Mexican food for over 70 years! Visit us for weekly celebrations where we infuse tradition with authentic Mexican cuisine, including $4 happy hour, $3 Taco Tuesday, Saturday Breakfast and All-You-Can-Eat + Drink Sunday Brunch. Experience a celebration of Family, Food & Community!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 09:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (831) 373-0611
  • Website
    https://www.eltorito.com/
  • 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 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/

Menu

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What 1,210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito in Monterey offers "superb food" and "great views" of the ocean, making it a favorite for tourists and locals alike. The service is often praised as "outstanding," with staff noted for their attentiveness even during busy times. Ideal for breakfast and brunch, it provides a vibrant dining experience.

1,210 Reviews

  1. Sharolyn

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Terrible service and quality of food was nasty tamale didn't have chicken in them

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  2. Luis

    Central Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Restaurant is very humid!!! Floors are super slippery, not safe. Food was ok but not the best.service was almost ok. Server maybe had many tables and took time to help with some special requests.she visited out table TWICE and when we got the check, surprise!!!! There is already a 20% added tip to my check which was $40.00 dollars just for 2 server visits.

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  3. Michael

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we eat her a couple of times a year Birthday. Anniversary and other occasion food is great staff are great . Views of the Ocean are beautiful

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  4. Naresh

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing location, great food. Unfitting service was less than desired. Seems like servers so busy and lose track of what each table ordered. Our delicious guacamole appetizer came after we were done with our entrees. Nice dessert!

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  5. Quentin

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    While the food was good for Mexican food the service was great. We had 8 people so we knew it would take some time. The guacamole was the only big disappointment it had very little flavor and came out with very little guacamole for the price.

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  6. John

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We had to ask for new chips as our first batch some were soft.the music was way to loud and not even Xmas music on Xmas day.the food is always consistent here(very good).

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  7. Mariann

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Christmas buffet, no option for ordering off the menu. Did not know that. The food was minimally labeled so wasn't sure what I was eating or the sauces. Lots of the food was cold from sitting out so long. No chips. Big disappointment. Wish someone would have told us we could order off the menu after 2pm; I would have waited for hot food of my own choosing.

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  8. Jeffrey

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent brunch. Great variety of food choices. Everyone enjoyed it. Good value.

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  9. Sherry

    Tahoe

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best views on Cannery Row with fantastic tex mex food.

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  10. Lori

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation but didn’t ask us upon arrival. Was sat right away . It took a while to order. The appetizer came out with the food . The food was not what we ordered. We had separate checks and was not right . The waiter could not figure it out . He apologized over and over throughout our stay . The food was awful. We will not be back unfortunately.

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FAQs

El Torito - Monterey offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Torito - Monterey also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 373-0611.

El Torito - Monterey is rated 3.8 stars by 1210 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Torito - Monterey

600 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hoffman Ave.
  • Area
    Monterey
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 09:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Website
    https://www.eltorito.com/
  • Phone number
    (831) 373-0611
  • 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 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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