El Torito - Hawthorne

4.9

127 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(310) 679-0233
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!
Private party facilities
Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party with El Torito. Book one of our rooms, patios, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration, event, or meeting.

Location
11855 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250
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

Thanksgiving
Nov 28, 2024 only
Join us for Thanksgiving from 11am – 8pm & enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Thanksgiving buffet featuring roasted ham & turkey carving stations, apple-jalapeño stuffing, green bean casserole, chipotle-honey sweet potatoes, taco station, pumpkin pie and unlimited champagne & mimosas. $39.50 Adults/$13.50 Kids.

What 127 people are saying

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
4.8Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Beach Cities
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito in Hawthorne offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Patrons frequently praise the attentive staff and delicious menu options like sizzling enchiladas and fajitas. While some experiences have varied, most guests enjoy a welcoming environment and "delicious happy hour drinks," making it a popular spot for memorable dining.

127 Reviews

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Anabelle
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to dine in on a Wednesday. There wasn’t a lot of people, so our server was super attentive to our table. I loved the food, the service was amazing. I would definitely be coming back again.
El Torito - HawthorneResponded 2 days ago
Anabelle, thank you for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at El Torito - Hawthorne, especially on a Wednesday when there aren't many people. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food, service, and found value in our offerings. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Anonymous
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Breakfast was so good, chilaquiles and mimosas were 10/10
El Torito - HawthorneResponded 2 days ago
Hello, We're overjoyed to hear that you enjoyed your breakfast at El Torito - Hawthorne! It's wonderful to know that our chilaquiles and mimosas hit the mark for you. We strive to provide our guests with top-notch food and service, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals and delightful cocktails. Best wishes, The Management Team
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Anonymous
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went in for happy hour and had good drinks and appetizers, friendly service
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on November 9, 2024
Thank you so much for the stars! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Anonymous
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, loved the fresh tableside guacaamole
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on November 9, 2024
Thank you so much for the stars! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Felicia
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My platter was good and hot came out quick . My waiter was ver nice and attentive loved my visit!
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on November 4, 2024
Thanks so much for your feedback! We look forward to serving you next time!
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ROGERIO
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The experience was very, Very good I recommend it.
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on November 4, 2024
Thanks so much for your feedback! We look forward to serving you next time!
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Guest
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite Mexican food place to dine. Food always tastes so fresh, and the team is always so friendly. Definitely the place to enjoy a good meal!
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Lely Fernandez
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
By surprise, we went to relax after a hard week of work. it was the 70th anniversary of El Torito, everyone was having a good time. Loud music good food good time. We were lucky to have the best waitress Kristen and celebrate with them.. The whole atmosphere was festive.
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on October 19, 2024
Lely thanks for visiting us at El Torito - Hawthorne! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time celebrating the 70th anniversary with us. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the festive atmosphere and found our food to your liking. We're glad to be a part of your special day and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks again!
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jeremy
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Please close this location service was slow food was cold and nasty no one was even in the location at 8pm when i get there and it still took them 20mins to come to my table to ask me and i wanted
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on September 26, 2024
Hi, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at El Torito - Hawthorne. It's disappointing to know that our service did not meet your expectations, especially since you waited for quite some time. We always aim to provide prompt service and delicious food, so it's disheartening to hear that we fell short. Please accept our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best regards, The Management Team
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Guest
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came in on a Saturday, had to wait a few minutes to be seated when we arrived, but this is my favorite weekend spot to relax and have some great food and drinks! The team is always so welcoming and attentive. Keep it up!
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on September 4, 2024
Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you choose El Torito - Hawthorne as your favorite weekend spot. It's always our goal to provide a warm welcome and top-notch service. We're glad that you enjoyed our food and drinks. We appreciate your support and look forward to your next visit! Best regards, The Management Team
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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 127 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.eltorito.com/
Phone number
(310) 679-0233
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!
Private party facilities
Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party with El Torito. Book one of our rooms, patios, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration, event, or meeting.

El Torito - Hawthorne

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Thanksgiving

Menu

What 127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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