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El Torito Torrance - El Torito - Torrance, Torrance, CA

El Torito - Torrance

4.6
4.6
292 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for happy hour
The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 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) 378-0331
  • 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/
  • Neighborhood
    Torrance / Carson
  • Cross street
    lomita and hawthorne
  • 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

Private dining

What 292 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Beach Cities

    Great for brunch

  • Beach Cities

    Good for groups

  • Beach Cities

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito in Torrance is a vibrant spot for Mexican cuisine, known for its "excellent service" and "delicious food." The Sunday brunch, featuring "unlimited mimosas" and a variety of dishes, is a highlight. Guests appreciate the attentive staff, particularly servers like Ernesto and Nate. It's a "great place to brunch and catch up with friends."

292 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love the food and environment. I would go back again

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  2. Margaret VIP

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed the value of the breakfasts offered due to my being an Xperience Rewards member. I always savor the breakfast combo with churro pancakes, two eggs, and bacon. Unfortunately, the first steak served was stringy, hard to cut, and poor quality. It was rejected. The second steak was a much better cut and palatable. If it weren't for the experience with the steak, I might have considered rating the food with 5 stars.
    El Torito - TorranceResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the breakfast offerings as an Xperience Rewards member, particularly the churro pancakes, eggs, and bacon. However, we sincerely apologize for the initial disappointment with the quality of the steak. Your comments are invaluable, and we will be sure to address this matter with our culinary team to ensure a consistently high standard of dining experience. We appreciate your understanding and hope to provide you with an exceptional meal on your next visit.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servilver Silvia provided great service for our party of 14. Manager Ivan also made us feel welcomed and at home. Looking forward for our next lunch/dinner!
    El Torito - TorranceResponded on March 4, 2025
    Hey, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our team made your group feel at home and that you had a great experience with your service. It's always our goal to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. We look forward to your next visit! Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Burbon VIP

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect great service waiter was o. Point food was delicious!!!!!

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  5. Naomi

    Los Angeles48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was ok. For the price there wasn’t much variety. But if you like mimosas and unlimited food it’s a nice weekend afternoon
    El Torito - TorranceResponded on February 6, 2025
    Hello Naomi, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our mimosas and had an enjoyable experience with unlimited food. We understand your concern about the variety and we're always looking for ways to improve. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon at El Torito - Torrance.

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  6. Manuel VIP

    Central Coast57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food .. I love the macho combo Would recommend

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  7. Tony VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This visit was extremely awful. It took 20 minutes to be greeted by someone who wasn’t even our server. Not even chips and salsa were brought in an acceptable time. Drinks came to the table about 35 minutes in but our bar order was 10 minutes after that. Had to ask for water 4 times before we got it. We received our food 15 minutes after we ordered but our appetizer came 30 minutes after our main courses and also had to ask for it. We went in for a decent meal and it turned into a 1.5 ordeal. If you offer service on a holiday, make sure you can handle it.

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  8. Lovine

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This will probably be a Christmas Tradition for us moving forward!

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  9. Theresa

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Thank you to all the staff for working on Christmas

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  10. Michelle

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this local place. The drinks are always excellent. It’s happy hour all the time. Their brunch is amazing and joining. The rewards club has been wonderful.!

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FAQs

El Torito - Torrance offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Torrance also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 378-0331.

El Torito - Torrance is rated 4.6 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Torito - Torrance

23225 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505

Additional information

  • Cross street
    lomita and hawthorne
  • Neighborhood
    Torrance / Carson
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 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, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (310) 378-0331
  • 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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