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El Torito West Covina - El Torito - West Covina, West Covina, CA

El Torito - West Covina

4.4
4.4
272 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
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, Saturday: 10:00am - 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
    (626) 966-7516
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    San Gabriel
  • 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

  • Christmas

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Join us on Christmas Day! Enjoy a Tri-Tip & Ham All-You-Can-Eat buffet featuring bottomless mimosas from 9am - 2pm for $39.50 Adults/$13.50 Kids, and all your EL Torito favorites from our main menu from 2pm - 8pm. Plus, $6 Drink Specials all day.
    Christmas Photo

What 272 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Great for brunch

  • Los Angeles

    Mexican

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Best Overall

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Best Food

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Best Value

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Great for brunch

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Kid-friendly

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Innovative

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Good for groups

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Hot spot

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Romantic

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito in West Covina offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious" food. Guests rave about the "great food & great service," highlighting the tableside guacamole as a standout feature. While it's a bit pricey, the restaurant's lively atmosphere and attentive staff make it a favorite for family celebrations and gatherings.

272 Reviews
  1. Jill

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Wanted to split our party amongst two tables. We had the exact number of guests as reserved - was very unhappy. Asked to be seated together and then they gave us two tables shoved together. Different height tables. So annoying throughout the meal
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at El Torito - West Covina. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations and for that, we apologize. We strive to provide an enjoyable dining experience for all our guests and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. Your feedback about the seating arrangement is noted and we will work on improving our seating arrangements to avoid such situations in the future. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future.

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  2. Sergio

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We like this place and come here when we are in town but this time the service and the atmosphere were off. The server never came to refill our drinks or ask if everything was going well. He seemed bothered by the fact that we had a free appetizer.. food was just ok this time and felt rushed.

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  3. Jakelin

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, we were sat right away. Food was delicious, had a variety of items tho choose from.
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on December 9, 2024
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at El Torito - West Covina. We always strive to provide great service and it's great to hear that you appreciated it. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  4. Glenn

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for lunch on a Saturday at 11:30 am, party of 8 with a reservation. We were seated quickly but it took a long time for our waitress to show up for drink orders and a long delay for the drinks to arrive. More delay to take our orders and a very long wait to get the check. Had to flag down the manager to get our check. The restaurant was not that busy but seemed to be severely understaffed.

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  5. Thomas

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Other than it being hot and the music was too loud in areas, it was a good experience
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on November 30, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to rate us thomas, your 5 stars are much appreciated. Thank you

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  6. Gladys

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. I was there for Thanksgiving and our server was very kind.
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on November 30, 2024
    Thank you for your kind words glady, your 5 stars are very much appreciated. Thank you

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  7. Val R

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was exactly what we expected. A variety of good quality food for this special day. Are server was kind and as attentive as can be but unfortunately was overwhelmed with the crowed and therefore we suffered. The food quality was excellent the servers, cooks and employees were the best! We will go back but will probably book before 2:00 PM in order to beat the crowd. Of all the El Torito franchises I have visited this is the largest and this is why we booked our reservation here. Thanks El Torito!
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on November 30, 2024
    thank you so much for taking the time to rate us val, we are happy you enjoyed our quality of food on thanksgiving. We look forward to having again next year. Thank you

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  8. Cindy

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving was great at El Torito.! The food was amazing, the turkey was moist, mashed potatoes were excellent, the stuffing was so good and the gravy was so delicious! I also loved the carnitas tacos with hand made corn tortillas ! Service was great! The employees worked so hard to make everything so special! I was with a party of 8 and everyone love it! We will be there next year for Thanksgiving! Thank you for amazing dinner
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on November 30, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to rate us cindy, it was our pleasure having you dine in with us.

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  9. Gilbert

    Las Vegas

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the grilled chicken fajita salad and it was delicious. Enough for the two of us. Server was really nice. People next to us were loud because of a game but left after awhile.
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on October 24, 2024
    Hello GilbertT, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our grilled chicken fajita salad and found it to be enough for two. It's great to know that our server made your experience even better. We appreciate your understanding regarding the noise from the next-door game, we'll do our best to ensure a more comfortable atmosphere for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. Lillian

    Las Vegas

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every person who attended to our dining experience was exceptional! I used to visit this location when I was younger and lived closer by..glad to see that the service and meal were the same! We enjoyed Happy Hour (3-9pm) and non-Happy Hour items..food was delish and large portions enough to share and enjoy!
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on September 29, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Lilnus! We're thrilled to hear that your dining experience at El Torito - West Covina was exceptional. It's great to know that our service and meal were similar to the one you enjoyed when you visited us earlier in life. We're glad you enjoyed our Happy Hour offerings, too! We strive to provide generous portions and exceptional food and service, so we're glad to hear we hit the mark for you. Looking forward to serving you again soon!

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FAQs

El Torito - West Covina offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - West Covina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 966-7516.

El Torito - West Covina is rated 4.4 stars by 272 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Torito - West Covina

3133 East Garvey N., West Covina, CA 91791

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    San Gabriel
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am - 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
  • Phone number
    (626) 966-7516
  • 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.
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