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El Torito Grill - Brea, Brea, CA

El Torito Grill - Brea

4.5 (892)
$30 and under
Mexican
555 Pointe Dr., Brea, CA 92821

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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 892 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito Grill in Brea offers a vibrant dining experience with standout service and "fresh tortillas never disappoint." The restaurant is praised for its "excellent brunch" and "great food," perfect for celebrations. Customers appreciate the friendly staff, particularly servers like Rafael, Antillo, and Adrian, who "go above and beyond."
892 Reviews
  1. Dan

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is just awesome! I've been coming here for decades and look forward to many more great meals and good times.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Dan. 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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  2. Mercedes

    Orange County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely place to have Sunday Brunch. Excellent service and food.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Mercedes. 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.

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  3. Patricia

    Montana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large party for a graduation celebration. The reservation process was easy and efficient. We were taken to our table right away and the service was OUTSTANDING. Our orders were taken in a timely manner and we were served in a reasonable amount of time, considering we had 20 people. Our server was EXCELLENT- professional, friendly, and accommodating. The food was high quality and tasty. I highly recommend El Torito Grill, Brea!
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Patricia. 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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  4. gil

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food its not what it used to be and services need improvement

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  5. Kim

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was tasty and the staff was nice and attentive despite the craziness of Mothers Day.

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  6. Natasha

    Orange County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Came in on Mother’s Day for brunch around 9am and we were seated in the bar area. At first the waiter was excellent, then the bar started to fill up with others waiting for tables. He not only had to attend to those individuals but also his seated tables. At that time the service started lacking. Dirty dishes left on the tables. Drinks going empty with no one in sight to fill them. He clearly needed extra help serving. As for the food, it was mediocre. Looked steamy and hot in the serving dish but by the time I would get back to the table, it was lukewarm. Tortillas for the tacos were undercooked and inedible. Most of the group left disappointed. Overall for a major holiday this is a place I’d skip.

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  7. Jose

    Orange County28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was busy and you can tell they were short staffed. However, it was Mother's Day weekend so you can expect every restaurant to be very busy. Our server was extremely apologetic and let us know where our order was in the queue and discounted our check for the inconveniences, We spent about 2 1/2 hours at the restaurant. The beans were too watery for my taste, but the food, overall, tasted good. We usually never go out on Mother's Day (or Valentine's day) for the reason that you never get good service and things seem rush. This time we thought it would be a little less busy since the economy is not doing so good, not the case - lesson learned, again. We'll go again, just never on a holiday or special season event.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Francisco

    Orange County3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    With reservation we still waited 22 minutes to be seated. Waiter pleasant but restaurant busy. Water, chips and salsa arrived quickly. I ordered a draft beer that never arrived after 30 minutes so I cancelled beer then ordered Margarita that also took another 15 minutes. The server recognized this and brought a larger margarita to make amends. However it had no tequila I could detect. Food arrived in another 10 minutes. Good presentation but very bland. The server after being notified of weak Margarita brought a shot of tequila to add. The wandering Mariachi band mostly didn’t play, and didn’t look happy. However I wasn’t expecting greatness but better than this.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Matthew VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived at our reservation time and were seated promptly. The service was friendly and food tasted fresh!

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  10. charles

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great time. Had been a while since we had been there.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on May 9, 2025
    Dear Charles. Thank you for taking the time to let us know what you think about our food and your experience 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 takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 990-2411.

El Torito Grill - Brea is rated 4.5 stars by 892 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 17 times today
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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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