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El Torito  - El Torito - Hawthorne, Hawthorne, CA

El Torito - Hawthorne

4.9
4.9
154 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
11855 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Manhattan Beach
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us for Mother's Day 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.
    Mother's Day Brunch Photo

What 154 people are saying

El Torito - Hawthorne 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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Mexican

  • Beach Cities

    Best Value

  • Beach Cities

    Kid-friendly

  • Beach Cities

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito in Hawthorne is celebrated for its "attentive servers" and hospitable atmosphere. Guests rave about "exceptional service" from staff like Naila and Jeanie, and praise the "delicious brunch" options, including an omelette station. The "great margaritas" and vibrant DJ nights add to the lively dining experience, making it a "must-visit" spot.
154 Reviews
  1. Anabelle VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Gilda was our server, just like all the servers she was super attentive. 10/10 I love this location.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Anabelle, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience. It's great to know that our team's attentiveness made a positive impact on your visit. We're also glad that you appreciated the food and found it to be of great value. Your satisfaction is our top priority and we're thrilled we could meet your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  2. Guest VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great breakfast options, our server was very attentive!
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast options and found our service to be attentive. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience for all our guests and your feedback tells us we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back to soon! Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  3. Anabelle VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Naila our server was very attentive. The manager Jeanie was helping everyone out in every way that she could. I love coming here for the environment that is created by the staff. They treat everyone like family. I would continue to recommend this particular El Torito to my friends and family.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on April 12, 2025
    Dear Anabelle, Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience 5-stars! Your feedback is very valuable to us. We are pleased to know that you were well taken care of by our team members Naila and Jeanie! It will be our pleasure to serve you again soon. Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  4. Anabelle VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Our server Naila was outstanding. She was very attentive, and the manager also went around to tables to see if anyone needed anything.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on April 11, 2025
    Dear Anabelle, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience. It's great to know that our attentive service and manager's efforts to check on the needs of our guests made your visit more enjoyable. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  5. Anabelle VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our sever Alex was amazing. She was checking in if we needed anything. This restaurant will never disappoint.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on April 11, 2025
    Dear Anabelle, We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience. It's wonderful to know that our team's efforts to provide excellent service and value have been recognized. We strive to make every visit a memorable one for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  6. Anabelle VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Pablo was incredible. He was outgoing and made us feel very welcomed. The service here is always amazing. All of the staff goes above and beyond for their guests.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on April 11, 2025
    Dear Anabelle, We're pleased to hear that you had such a great experience! It's wonderful to know that our team made you feel welcome and that you appreciated our service. We always strive to give our guests the best possible experience and your words are a testament to that. We look forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  7. Guest VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place, the food, and the service is always spot on!
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on April 11, 2025
    Dear Guest, We value your feedback, thank you for taking a moment of your time to rate us 5-stars! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your meal, and the service provided. We strive to offer excellent service to all of our guests. We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  8. Anabelle VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 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 on March 21, 2025
    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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  9. Anabelle VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 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 March 19, 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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  10. Guest VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 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 March 19, 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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FAQs

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

El Torito - Hawthorne is rated 4.9 stars by 154 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation


Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Torito - Hawthorne

11855 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Manhattan Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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