El Torito - Irvine

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

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1. B

   Bill

   Orange County4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   We had reservations for the Mother's Day lunch. However, the restaurant was ill-prepared, and we waited over an hour with our reservation. When we were finally seated for the buffet, we found the food to be moderately warm, if it was available. The food selection was minimal and not being replenished. Service was lacking, and the champagne and mimosa were not available for forty minutes after we were seated. Sadly, our ratings reflect the limited food options, poor service, and inadequate managerial preparation for the Mother's Day lunch.
   

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   James

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Mother's day. Hour wait. Wait plates, low on food.
   

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   Steve

   Orange County1 review

   1.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We had made reservations for 1215. We had to wait over an hour and a half everybody else that was waiting was waiting for hours even though they had reservations when we walked around we saw multiple open tables that they weren’t having people sit at. When I asked, can we sit at one of these open tables? They said oh we’re gonna be having people sit there. I came back 20 minutes later. They were still open. never had such a bad experience at El Torito or any brunch I’ve ever been to .
   

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   Victor

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall good all around considering we should up with 11 persons total. Good service from Ruben who took great care of the family. Table was a bit tight and e could have used more room. But it wals all good.
   

   El Torito - IrvineResponded on April 29, 2025

   Hello Victor! Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are glad that you and family loved our services. Our staff will be pleased to learn of your high praise. They work very diligently, and it will provide them with great encouragement to keep up their hard work. We are happy to hear that Ruben took excellent care of you. We hope to see you soon.
   

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   William VIP

   San Diego17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waitress was special and enjoyed her conversations.
   

   El Torito - IrvineResponded on April 28, 2025

   Hello William! Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the drinks!
   

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   Jamie

   Orange County8 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I've been here many times for brunch in the past and have nothing but terrible things to say about today's experience. I arrived at 11:45 about a half an hour before my reservation. I checked in and was told I would have to wait about additional 30 minutes from my reservation time, which I thought was absolutely ridiculous. Don't overbooked or take walk ins then screw over your people with reservations. I didn't get seated till almost 1 pm, walked out, and left to another restaurant who sat us no reservation within 15 minutes.
   

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   james

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

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   Julie

   Orange County1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was a 30 minute wait with my reservation but it Easter so I understand
   

   El Torito - IrvineResponded on May 9, 2025

   Hello Julie! thank you for your review, we are so happy to hear that you visit us an Easter, We hope to see you again soon,
   

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   Roy VIP

   Orange County66 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was good. Restaurant itself needs some refurbishing. It’s time folks
   

   El Torito - IrvineResponded on April 28, 2025

   Hello Roy! Thanks so much for your feedback! We look forward to serving you next time!
   

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    holland

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great Easter brunch! So good that we are heading here for Mother’s Day!
    

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