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El Torito Marina Del Rey - El Torito - Marina Del Rey, Marina del Rey, CA

El Torito - Marina Del Rey

4.4
4.4
379 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
  • Child-friendly
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
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (310) 823-8941
  • 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.
  • Area
    Marina del Rey
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Join us on Christmas Day! Enjoy a Tri-Tip & Ham All-You-Can-Eat buffet featuring bottomless mimosas from 9am - 2pm for $41.50 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 379 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito - Marina Del Rey offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent ambience" and "delicious" Mexican cuisine. The "spectacular" service, particularly from standout staff like Maribel and Cristina, enhances the experience. Patrons enjoy the scenic marina views, making it an ideal spot for Sunday brunches and evening meals.

379 Reviews
  1. Miriam

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cristina, our waitress did an excellent job checking on our table to see if we needed anything. There was a variety of food. All in all, we had a pleasant dining experience.
    El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on 2 December 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to let us know what do you think about our food and your experience.

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  2. Rich

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always come here for Thanksgiving. The food quality is good and the view, ambience and staff are great. As a Pescatarian I am a little disappointed that each year the non meat selections get fewer. First the Shrimp fajitas disappeared and this year the seafood soup has gone. I understand that meat is a traditional Thanksgiving meal but offering fish tacos, seafood soup or even shrimp enchiladas would be welcome. I guess as a teetotal pescatarian i start to question the value for money but I always enjoy it and I guess will swap to the main menu if the seafood options are further reduced. This is by far the best El Torito location.

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  3. Rhys

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great and food and drinks were delicious
    El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on 25 November 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, RhysK! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks and found our service great. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team at El Torito - Marina Del Rey

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  4. Ellen

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely guacamole made tableside Nice effect Food is good Service excellent, thoughtful, and patient
    El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on 18 November 2024
    Hi, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at El Torito - Marina Del Rey. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our guacamole made tableside and found our food to be good. We strive to provide excellent service and it's great to know that we met your expectations. We appreciate your understanding and patience, it's the little things that make a difference. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  5. Betty

    New Mexico

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was not expecting this but Sunday is a buffet. Lots of variety and everything was terrific. Our server was delightful and super friendly.
    El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on 4 November 2024
    Thank you for your feedback! We are looking forward to serving you next time!

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  6. Phyllis

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I used to love the fajitas at El Torito but I think they’ve gone downhill a little bit. The steak is not a very good cut and it looks almost boiled rather than cooked on the cast iron. But the location is nice. The service got off to a slow start, but then it was much better as we went along. The food is not as good as you used to be, but since it’s the only one around here that’s still standing I still go there when I want the El Torito experience. I love the Mexican Caesar salad, but I’m not sure if they still have it at this location.
    El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on 4 November 2024
    We appreciate you letting us know how we did and are sorry it did not exceed you expectations. We have to shared your feedback with our team internal for improvements and we hope you keeps us in mind for next time.

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  7. Manuel

    VIP

    Central Coast

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Mexico food always recommend pay with InKind and save
    El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on 21 October 2024
    Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed our food!

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  8. Troy

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food flavorful, staff friendly, excellent ocean view!
    El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on 21 October 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We hare happy to hear you enjoyed our food!

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  9. Claudia

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was pleasant. The servers were friendly, and there was a good ambiance. The manager always welcomed us with a smile.
    El Torito - Marina Del ReyResponded on 7 October 2024
    Thank you for your review and we appreciate you taking the time to share!

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  10. MICHELLE

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My family normally loves El Torito, especially the Sunday Buffet Brunches. We no longer live in California; however, we fly into Los Angeles frequently and we always reserve a table for brunch. Unfortunately, our visit on September 22, 2024, was very disappointing: 1. There were swarms of flies at the tables and surrounding the food area; I do not recall if the entrance door was standing open, but I have never seen that happen in the past. 2. Although the food was delicious as always, so many of our favorite dishes were not present, and the choices seemed minimal. 3. The noise level was unbearable; there was a game being viewed in the bar area; although brunch is a crowded event, the combination of constant intense yelling due to the sporting event detracted from our ability to enjoy our meal. 4. Lastly, upon our on time arrival, although our names were clearly listed, the young man at the desk seemed confused and/or unorganized. There were plenty of empy clean table, but he was unable to confirm a table for us. I just went over to an empty table and asked him if he could seat us at that table. We had to ask him multiple times to provide us with a slip to confirm our seating.

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FAQs

El Torito - Marina Del Rey offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Marina Del Rey also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 823-8941.

El Torito - Marina Del Rey is rated 4.4 stars by 379 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
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Torito - Marina Del Rey

13715 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Additional information

  • Area
    Marina del Rey
  • 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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (310) 823-8941
  • 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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