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El Torito Milpitas - El Torito - Milpitas, Milpitas, CA

El Torito - Milpitas

4.4
4.4
471 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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
    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
  • 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 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/
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Milpitas
  • 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

  • Easter Brunch

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Join us for Easter from 8am-2pm & enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Easter brunch buffet featuring a Tri-Tip and Ham Carving Station and bottomless mimosas/champagne. $42.00 Adults/$14.00 Kids.
    Easter Brunch Photo

What 471 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito in Milpitas offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and service." Known for its "excellent Sunday brunch" and "delicious mimosas," it's ideal for family gatherings and celebrations. Although reservations help bypass long lines, the bustling atmosphere can occasionally lead to service delays.
471 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is by far the best El Torito location. The servers are great, the food…fabulous, the ambiance.. not bad. I will gladly drive 50 minutes to eat here!

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  2. Marilynn

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is always something delicious to choose from. My go to is always the chicken taco salad. But there is never a bad choice. I’ve always enjoyed everything I’ve had.

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  3. Carmiya VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed all the food we had here (guacamole for an appetizer and the steak, shrimp and chicken fajitas and the macho combo for dinner) and the service was great. However, the classic and strawberry mojito on the mojito flight were very tart and I don’t think tart when drinking a mojito; the other two flavors were more balanced and what we preferred. Overall, it was a good meal.

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  4. joey

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our regular waiter is awesome and takes good care of us!

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  5. Anthony

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Sunday brunch in the Bay Area! If you love Mexican food, this is the place to be on Sundays. It gets packed, so be prepared for a crowd. The people who work there are extremely nice too. The food of course is excellent.
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on March 11, 2025
    Hi Anthony, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you were satisfied with our service. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. We look forward to serving you again!

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  6. Maggie

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food section. Will definitely be going back.
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on February 26, 2025
    Hi Maggie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you were satisfied with our service. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. We look forward to serving you again!

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  7. Marleta

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We we're immediately seated for our ::: reservation. Our server did not arrive until 10-15 minutes after being seated. The food was great and full of flavor. The drinks are always hitting! I noticed different hospitality for different people the last few visits. We've frequented this location since before and after covid. We usually eat in 2-3×/month and the service is not consistent, but the food and drinks are always bussing.
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on February 26, 2025
    Dear Marleta, Thank you for your 4-star review and for choosing El Torito, Milpitas. We’re glad to hear that you're happy with our service. We constantly strive to improve, so any additional feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated. We're looking forward to serving you again.

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  8. Mae VIP

    Central Coast30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was a little disappointed with our last visit, not with our food or our server. It was the person at the front desk. It was the manager training and employee and not aware of customers coming in. A server approached me and I told her I needed to check in And I continue to wait. I nicely asked the manager if he could please check me in and he rudely said I had to wait until he was done. Did not appreciate his tone and how he treated me. Never had that before in this restaurant and we patronize here frequently. I think that training is a good thing, but the customer should always be first and not neglected and put to the side and having to wait until you finish your training. That is my personal opinion. I was a trainer for many years and I always told my trainees customers are always first.
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on February 23, 2025
    Dear Mae, Thank you for your 4-star review and for choosing El Torito, Milpitas. We’re glad to hear that you're happy with our service. We constantly strive to improve, so any additional feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated. We're looking forward to serving you again.

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  9. Jenie

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    La comida deliciosa lo q no me gustó es q la resina d la entrada me habló en inglés aún cuando le hice ver q hablaba en español un poco grosero
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on February 21, 2025
    Good morning Jennie, Thanks for taking the time to send us your review, truly appreciate the feedback, I'm sorry your experience was not up to Expectations, we will share it with our team. We highly expect that our team members go above and beyond expectations when it comes to Hospitality Great service and Food Quality Thanks

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  10. Samantha

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very attentive service, it’s great if you make reservations because you skip the long line!
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on February 28, 2025
    Hi Samantha, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you were satisfied with our service. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. We look forward to serving you again!

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FAQs

El Torito - Milpitas offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Milpitas also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 946-8012.

El Torito - Milpitas is rated 4.4 stars by 471 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Torito - Milpitas

477 East Calaveras, Milpitas, CA 95035

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Milpitas
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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 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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