El Torito - Torrance

4.5

280 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

The authority in great Mexican food for over 70 years! Visit us for weekly celebrations where we infuse tradition with authentic Mexican cuisine, including $4 happy hour, $3 Taco Tuesday, Saturday Breakfast and All-You-Can-Eat + Drink Sunday Brunch. Experience a celebration of Family, Food & Community!

Order delivery or takeout

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
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! 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/

Location
23225 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505
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

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.

What 280 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Great for brunch
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 authentic Mexican cuisine. Renowned for its "best Mexican food in the southbay," this restaurant offers a delightful brunch and "great customer service." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," making it a favorite for both casual dining and special occasions.

280 Reviews

K
Kimberly
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server Ernesto was the best. Always checked on us and made sure we had what we needed. We will be back.
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Cherie
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was good and as expected, not fancy and ample. We were seated near the front door so my oversized wheelchair could be better accommodated, and it was fairly noisy. The bar was also nearby with loud music and a very loud blender that was used intermittently. The service was excellent. On the server's recommendation, we ordered dessert and really enjoyed it. Overall, we had a good experience.
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Lonnie
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it it was busy but it was enough good for everyone
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Rosaline
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ALWAYS have a pleasant experience when I go to this particular El Torito. Nothing but nice things to say about it. The waiter is AWESOME as usual. He makes sure we have what we need and go above & beyond to help.
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Kyoko
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very happy we chose this place. The food was good. Staff was friendly. Service was quick. Good value.
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Terry
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
Wonderful Thanksgiving buffet experience. Compliments to the Chef! Food quality, variety and presentation were outstanding. The service, including the carving station, wait staff and pr reps were exceptional. Thank you to the entire El Torito team. If there is a G.M. who orchestrated this welcoming, beautiful and memorable event - Thank you!
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Manuel
VIP
Central Coast
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Mexican food 💥💥♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🀄️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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Kimberly
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first visit with my family celebrating my son's Birthday. Server was friendly and patient. Find was hot, fresh and delicious. I will definitely visit again.
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Robin
VIP
Los Angeles
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always always always……….. have a great experience when we go here. No complaints
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Julia
VIP
Los Angeles
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food service. everything was great. Our waiter was so attentive and was so nice. I ordered my favorite spinach enchiladas and Husband order grilled mahi mahi tacos. We were sad to see that they do not make the beer battered ones anymore.
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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 4.5 stars by 280 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.eltorito.com/
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/

El Torito - Torrance

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas

Menu

What 280 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does El Torito - Torrance offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is El Torito - Torrance restaurant rated?

Is El Torito - Torrance currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information