El Torito - La Mesa

Name: El Torito - La Mesa
Address: 5024 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA, United States, 91942
Telephone: (619) 698-7404
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

444 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 37 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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!

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Dining areas

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
(619) 698-7404
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 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
5024 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Area
La Mesa
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

What 444 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
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East County
Best Overall
East County
Best Service
East County
Great for brunch
East County
Good for groups
East County
Healthy
East County
Hot spot
East County
Neighbourhood gem
East County
Great for outdoor dining
East County
Good for special occasions
East County
Lively
East County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito - La Mesa is celebrated for its "amazing" Sunday brunch, featuring a variety of delicious dishes and "bottomless mimosas." Guests appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, with mentions of "outstanding brunch" and "great service." While some note service charges and wait times, the vibrant atmosphere and "excellent food" shine through.

444 Reviews

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Connie
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was Christmas Day and we knew it was going to be busy but when we arrived 10 minutes before our reservation, It was clear that the hostesses were overwhelmed with hangry customers. It took us 20 to get checked in for our reservation, with only three people ahead of us in line. We got seated in 15 minutes. The waitress was awesome! The service was fast and food was delicious.
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Lashon
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family had so much fun. They food was delicious and fresh. Endless mimosas. Waiter was amazing. Best Christmas 2024🥰
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Lakiesha
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you El Torito for the Christmas Buffet. We love it here!
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Kristi
VIP
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated our (large) Family Christmas here 12/21/24. Lizette (& staff) were wonderful and patient! Thank you!
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William
VIP
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was slow we were told people didn’t show up for work. Orders were not received correctly due to waiter being distracted with other customers calling him. Requested a Caesar salad and I had to remind the waiter my salad was not delivered. Requested no onions or peppers on the quesadillas and there were onions and peppers in the quesadillas. Did I mention service was slow
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Kenya
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Difficulty with seating a larger party. Dirty tables!!
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Nicole
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall the experience was just ok. The food was cold and we were seated under a vent.
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Laura
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Every staff member we came across was very friendly. Our server was attentive and food was delicious and hot. Definitely will return.
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Karen
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was a bit dirty but the waiter was amazing. I didn’t realize they just set up foldable tables for some parts. We had a reservation and still had to wait and no one let us know our table was ready even thought they knew we were there waiting. All the food was like warm. Overall it was just ok for the price.
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Daughn
San Diego
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My family and I had a nice time. I had been there a while ago, and I remembered the food being a lot better than it was yesterday. Our server was great, but the food left me wondering why I had been so excited about going there.
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FAQs

El Torito - La Mesa offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - La Mesa also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 698-7404.

El Torito - La Mesa is rated 4.6 stars by 444 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5024 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
La Mesa
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

Website
https://www.eltorito.com/
Phone number
(619) 698-7404
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/

El Torito - La Mesa

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 444 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does El Torito - La Mesa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is El Torito - La Mesa restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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