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El Torito Grill - Brea, Brea, CA

El Torito Grill - Brea

4.6 (881)
$30 and under
Mexican
555 Pointe Dr., Brea, CA 92821

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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/
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Brea / La Habra
  • Cross street
    Lambert Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 881 people are saying

El Torito Grill - Brea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito Grill in Brea shines with its "great service" and "delicious food," including the "amazing fresh tortillas." The vibrant atmosphere is complemented by attentive staff like Rafael and Adrian, enhancing the dining experience. While popular for brunch and Taco Tuesday, some reviews suggest room for improvement in clarity of food labeling and service speed.
881 Reviews
  1. Bob

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We got to use a coupon offer for a free appetizer and used it to get the tableside guacamole. Our server went above and beyond checking in regularly and offering to bring fresh tortillas to take with our leftovers. The food was great tasting - great meal out!

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  2. Emily

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable brunch with friends celebrating our birthdays. Our service could have been better. All in all we had a good time .

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  3. Sandra VIP

    Los Angeles35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time a friend and I dine at El Torito Grill we think we'll order something different but each time we both still order the delicious taco salad. It has so many yummy ingredients and it's a generous portion of everything. But - the thing that really makes dining there special are two great employees - Antillo and Adrian. Antillo is usually our server and he remembers our orders perfectly from previous visits and is very personable. And Adrian always comes by to say hello and see how things are going.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Sandra. We cannot thank you enough for the kind words about our restaurant. Your review means a lot to us and lets us know we are on the right track see you again soon.

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  4. Mary

    Orange County6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I chose El Torito Grill for Easter brunch. There were a lot of food choices… most of the items were marked, but they did not explain what they contained. I eat chicken and fish, but things were marked as potatoes, but when I asked a worker, I was notified that it actually contain chorizo. It would be nice if there was a way to know what type of meat was in the item. Also, I noticed most things were beef and pork, and only a couple things with chicken. All of the fish items contained shrimp, which I am allergic to.  the restaurant was very loud but that’s a given for a holiday Sunday! I thought maybe they would have mariachis but there were none during our 12–1 30 window.  Our server was very quick to refill mimosas.  the taco bar was great and the homemade tortillas were good but wish they would’ve been corn and not flour! All in all it was decent for the price…you can’t complain! 

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  5. William

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good brunch - tasty selections for everyone. Only a short wait for our reservation. Good value for an Easter Brunch.

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  6. Rachel VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love our waiter Cesar….he is the best. The culinary team did an amazing job, food was great!
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on April 21, 2025
    Dear Rachel. Thank you for taking the time to let us know what you think about our food and your experience, see you again soon.

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  7. Theresa VIP

    Orange County99 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy Hour is excellent. Rafael our server is so good. We always enjoy seeing him & being served by him. The taco trio & Al pastor tacos were very good. And the fresh made flour tortillas are great. We love it all.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on April 20, 2025
    Dear Theresa. We cannot thank you enough for the kind words about our restaurant. Your review means a lot to us and lets us know we are on the right track we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  8. Freddie

    Orange County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Experience with my family loved the tortillas
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on April 19, 2025
    Dear Freddie. We cannot thank you enough for the kind words about our restaurant. Your review means a lot to us and lets us know we are on the right track. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  9. Joshua

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time having Sunday Brunch with my wife. We sat near bar, at first our table seemed small but we grateful for the wonderful service from our bartender. Food was great many options.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on April 14, 2025
    Dear Joshua, 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. Christina VIP

    Orange County31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I made a reservation and still had to wait 15 minutes to be seated, parking is horrible, bathroom was dirty and 1 stall was broken, very loud and crowded for brunch. The food was good but the service was slow with our drinks and we never got chips and salsa. Overall I would probably not return for $40 pp.

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FAQs

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

El Torito Grill - Brea is rated 4.6 stars by 881 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 58 times today
Google Map for El Torito Grill - Brea

555 Pointe Dr., Brea, CA 92821

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lambert Road
  • Neighborhood
    Brea / La Habra
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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