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El Torito Torrance - El Torito - Torrance, Torrance, CA

El Torito - Torrance

4.5
4.5
284 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (310) 378-0331
  • 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 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/

Menu

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What 284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Los Angeles

    Great for brunch

  • Beach Cities

    Great for brunch

  • Beach Cities

    Good for groups

  • Beach Cities

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito in Torrance is a vibrant spot for authentic Mexican cuisine. Renowned for its "best Mexican food in the southbay," this restaurant offers a delightful brunch and "great customer service." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," making it a favorite for both casual dining and special occasions.

284 Reviews

  1. Tony

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This visit was extremely awful. It took 20 minutes to be greeted by someone who wasn’t even our server. Not even chips and salsa were brought in an acceptable time. Drinks came to the table about 35 minutes in but our bar order was 10 minutes after that. Had to ask for water 4 times before we got it. We received our food 15 minutes after we ordered but our appetizer came 30 minutes after our main courses and also had to ask for it. We went in for a decent meal and it turned into a 1.5 ordeal. If you offer service on a holiday, make sure you can handle it.

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  2. Lovine

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This will probably be a Christmas Tradition for us moving forward!

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  3. Theresa

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Thank you to all the staff for working on Christmas

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  4. Michelle

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this local place. The drinks are always excellent. It’s happy hour all the time. Their brunch is amazing and joining. The rewards club has been wonderful.!

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  5. Kimberly

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Ernesto was the best. Always checked on us and made sure we had what we needed. We will be back.

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  6. Cherie

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good and as expected, not fancy and ample. We were seated near the front door so my oversized wheelchair could be better accommodated, and it was fairly noisy. The bar was also nearby with loud music and a very loud blender that was used intermittently. The service was excellent. On the server's recommendation, we ordered dessert and really enjoyed it. Overall, we had a good experience.

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  7. Lonnie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it it was busy but it was enough good for everyone

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  8. Rosaline

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ALWAYS have a pleasant experience when I go to this particular El Torito. Nothing but nice things to say about it. The waiter is AWESOME as usual. He makes sure we have what we need and go above & beyond to help.

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  9. Kyoko

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very happy we chose this place. The food was good. Staff was friendly. Service was quick. Good value.

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  10. Terry

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Thanksgiving buffet experience. Compliments to the Chef! Food quality, variety and presentation were outstanding. The service, including the carving station, wait staff and pr reps were exceptional. Thank you to the entire El Torito team. If there is a G.M. who orchestrated this welcoming, beautiful and memorable event - Thank you!

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FAQs

El Torito - Torrance offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Torrance also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 378-0331.

El Torito - Torrance is rated 4.5 stars by 284 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 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Torito - Torrance

23225 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    lomita and hawthorne
  • Area
    Torrance / Carson
  • 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
  • Website
    https://www.eltorito.com/
  • Phone number
    (310) 378-0331
  • 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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