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El Torito  - El Torito - Hawthorne, Hawthorne, CA

El Torito - Hawthorne

4.9
4.9
137 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (310) 679-0233
  • 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/
  • Area
    Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day 3-Course Menu

    10 Feb 2025 - 17 Feb 2025
    Treat your special someone to our Valentine’s 3-Course Sweetheart Menu for Two. Enjoy a Champagne Toast, One Starter per guest, One Entrée per guest, and One Dessert to Share, for $60. Available February 10th – February 17th. Make your reservations today!
    Valentine's Day 3-Course Menu photo

What 137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.9Value

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  • Beach Cities

    Best Value

  • Beach Cities

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito - Hawthorne consistently delivers "amazing food and service" with dishes served hot and flavorful. Guests love the "attentive and friendly" staff, especially server Jeanie, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Highlights include "delicious tableside guacamole" and "yummy margaritas." Perfect for brunch or happy hour, it's a "10/10 recommend" spot for family and friends.
137 Reviews
  1. Guest

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was so delicious!!! My family and I love this location.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Guest, We thank you so much for taking a moment to review your recent dine in experience with us. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed Brunch and love visiting our location. We look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  2. Guest

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined in with my friend for the $8 breakfast. The quantity and quality of food for $8?? Unmatched!! The staff was very welcoming and so attentive! This is the place to visit with family and friends!
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Guest, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your breakfast at our location in Hawthorne! We take pride in our quality and quantity of food, so it's wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We're also glad to hear that our staff made your experience welcoming and attentive. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you and your family back for more memorable meals and experiences. Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  3. Guest

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in for their MLK specials on their margaritas. A $5 Cadillac Margarita + flavor? A steal deal! Great service and great taste overall.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Guest, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit at our location here in "Hawthorne"! It's great to know that our special MLK margaritas were a good deal and that you found the overall experience great. We strive to provide our guests with great taste and service, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We can't wait to welcome you back for more memorable experiences! Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  4. Guest

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in for the Sunday brunch, everything was delicious!
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Guest, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit at our location for our Sunday brunch! It's wonderful to know that our food, service, and value all hit the mark for a perfect score. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience for all our guests, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. Thank you for choosing us for your brunch and we look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  5. Guest

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming here for years! The food and service never disappoint. Definitely a “must visit”spot when I visit.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 17 January 2025
    Hello Guest, We're overjoyed to hear that you've been a loyal customer of El Torito - Hawthorne for years! Your kind words about our food and service truly mean a lot to us. It's always a pleasure to welcome you back when you're in town. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit. Thanks for your support and for choosing us! Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  6. Anabelle

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as per usual. Our server Jeanie provided amazing service, from getting our drinks in a timely manner to even bringing it out for us. I cannot stop recommending this restaurant to family and friends. The manager (tall with glasses) also came to check up on us. 10/10 recommend if you’re in the area.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 4 January 2025
    Anabelle, we're thrilled to hear that you had another amazing experience at El Torito - Hawthorne! It's wonderful to know that our team's service met your expectations and that you enjoyed the food. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we're thrilled to be your go-to recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Guest

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This location never disappoints. The food is always served nice and hot. The flavors are always consistent and delicious! Great staff team.
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 11 January 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Guest! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at El Torito - Hawthorne. Your compliments about our hot food and consistent flavors are greatly appreciated. We're also glad to know that our staff team made your visit comfortable. We look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager

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  8. Diane

    Boise

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here was wonderful. We had tableside guacamole made, and it was yummy. It was enough for four people, and we even had some leftover. We had a plain cheese, quesadilla, shrimp, fajita salad, which again was made table side, and two orders of the Carnitas. The Carnitas were the best we’ve ever had. We would definitely recommend this restaurant. And of course, the margaritas were yummy as well. 
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 3 January 2025
    Diane, thank you for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal, especially the table-side guacamole and Carnitas. It's great to know that our service and margaritas also met your expectations. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team at El Torito - Hawthorne

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  9. Aurora

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service !! Cocktails lovely !! Nice ambiance!! Lovely experience!! And the omelets were great !!
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 30 December 2024
    Aurora, thank you for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at El Torito - Hawthorne. It's fantastic to know that our service, cocktails, ambiance, and omelets all met your expectations. We strive to provide a wonderful dining experience for all our guests. Your kind words are a big motivation for our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you - Management

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  10. Danielle

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the DJ for taco Tuesday he was awesome great vibes good food
    El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 21 December 2024
    Danielle, thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Dj and taco Tuesday at El Torito - Hawthorne. Our team is always working hard to provide a great experience for our guests. We're glad you had a positive one. We look forward to serving you again soon. - The Management Team

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FAQs

El Torito - Hawthorne offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Hawthorne also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 679-0233.

El Torito - Hawthorne is rated 4.9 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Torito - Hawthorne

11855 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250

Additional information

  • Area
    Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (310) 679-0233
  • 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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