El Torito - Marina Del Rey

4.3

377 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for brunch
Kid-friendly

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
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 823-8941
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
13715 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Neighborhood
Marina del Rey
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, 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. $41.50 Adults/$13.50 Kids.

What 377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito in Marina Del Rey offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and "spectacular service," especially during the popular Sunday Brunch. Guests enjoy "excellent ocean views" and a lively atmosphere. While some reviews mention service inconsistencies, the fajitas and margaritas are often highlighted as favorites.

377 Reviews

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Rhys
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was great and food and drinks were delicious
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Ellen
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely guacamole made tableside Nice effect Food is good Service excellent, thoughtful, and patient
El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded 5 days ago
Hi, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at El Torito - Marina Del Rey. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our guacamole made tableside and found our food to be good. We strive to provide excellent service and it's great to know that we met your expectations. We appreciate your understanding and patience, it's the little things that make a difference. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team
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Betty
New Mexico
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was not expecting this but Sunday is a buffet. Lots of variety and everything was terrific. Our server was delightful and super friendly.
El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on November 4, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We are looking forward to serving you next time!
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Phyllis
Los Angeles
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I used to love the fajitas at El Torito but I think they’ve gone downhill a little bit. The steak is not a very good cut and it looks almost boiled rather than cooked on the cast iron. But the location is nice. The service got off to a slow start, but then it was much better as we went along. The food is not as good as you used to be, but since it’s the only one around here that’s still standing I still go there when I want the El Torito experience. I love the Mexican Caesar salad, but I’m not sure if they still have it at this location.
El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on November 4, 2024
We appreciate you letting us know how we did and are sorry it did not exceed you expectations. We have to shared your feedback with our team internal for improvements and we hope you keeps us in mind for next time.
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Manuel
Central Coast
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Mexico food always recommend pay with InKind and save
El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on October 21, 2024
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed our food!
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Troy
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food flavorful, staff friendly, excellent ocean view!
El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on October 21, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We hare happy to hear you enjoyed our food!
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Claudia
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was pleasant. The servers were friendly, and there was a good ambiance. The manager always welcomed us with a smile.
El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on October 7, 2024
Thank you for your review and we appreciate you taking the time to share!
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MICHELLE
Detroit
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My family normally loves El Torito, especially the Sunday Buffet Brunches. We no longer live in California; however, we fly into Los Angeles frequently and we always reserve a table for brunch. Unfortunately, our visit on September 22, 2024, was very disappointing: 1. There were swarms of flies at the tables and surrounding the food area; I do not recall if the entrance door was standing open, but I have never seen that happen in the past. 2. Although the food was delicious as always, so many of our favorite dishes were not present, and the choices seemed minimal. 3. The noise level was unbearable; there was a game being viewed in the bar area; although brunch is a crowded event, the combination of constant intense yelling due to the sporting event detracted from our ability to enjoy our meal. 4. Lastly, upon our on time arrival, although our names were clearly listed, the young man at the desk seemed confused and/or unorganized. There were plenty of empy clean table, but he was unable to confirm a table for us. I just went over to an empty table and asked him if he could seat us at that table. We had to ask him multiple times to provide us with a slip to confirm our seating.
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Hollis
Los Angeles
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
My server was horrible. She did not greet with her name and at one point I thought I had two servers. One brought me chips and salsa (a man) then, my “server” brought chips and salsa. She responded very dry with “oh they already brought you chips” and sat my water down. I was there for my bday and wanted to feel good but it wasn’t that great. I never leave reviews but after watching other tables get good service from their servers I felt uncomfortable. Almost singled out. The food was great but the service didn’t match the energy.
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Marla
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Raul was very attentive and stayed on top of everything. Cadillac blackberry margaritas were very delicious, and you can't beat the view.
El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on September 16, 2024
Thank you for your review. We hope to see you soon!
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FAQs

El Torito - Marina Del Rey offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Marina Del Rey also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 823-8941.

El Torito - Marina Del Rey is rated 4.3 stars by 377 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 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Torito - Marina Del Rey

13715 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Additional information

Neighborhood
Marina del Rey
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 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
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.eltorito.com/
Phone number
(310) 823-8941
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 - Marina Del Rey

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Thanksgiving

Menu

What 377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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