El Torito - Northridge

4.7

367 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

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
(818) 349-1607
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
8855 Tampa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91324
Area
Northridge
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 367 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito - Northridge offers a vibrant dining experience with standout dishes like the sizzling enchiladas and churro pancakes. Guests rave about the "best margaritas" and "friendly staff." However, some mention organizational issues with reservations. Despite occasional service delays, the restaurant's atmosphere and food quality remain "excellent."

367 Reviews

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Ann VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The brunch is great. Selection is very good. Service was excellent!!
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Liseth VIP
Los Angeles50 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Am bartender is always great at taking care of us. He prepared a delicious table side guacamole! He is always making sure we have everything we need!
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Abigail VIP
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Saturday breakfast they offer is amazing. The churro pancakes are to die for and the huevos rancheros are made from scratch. You can really tell two make their food fresh daily.
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Abigail VIP
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roberto was very anttenttive and accommodating. He suggested the el dueño margaritas and suggested the mango flavor. We tried the sizzling enchiladas and he made sure the enchiladas were not spicy since they tend to always make them spicy with no adobo sauce. He made sure my family was taken cared of and brought everything we needed.
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Gigi
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful my family had a great time thanks
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Abigail VIP
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks. Highly recommend the shrimp mazarían enchiladas and the mangoneada. The food portions are family style great food for the price.
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Larry VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service & an excellent value. New lunch specials are a nice surprise.
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Nathan
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Super friendly staff. Immediately greeted with chips and salsa once we were seated. Food came out within a reasonable amount of time(15-20 min)…..and the food was delicious. Will continue to be a returning customer!
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Abigail VIP
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm and cozy restaurant when I first came it it was get welcoming. The host sat us right away. Service was great. Antonio was very friendly and suggested the best drink black diamond. I had the sizzling enchiladas it was tasty came out extra hot. Thank you
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giovanni
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went almost every weekend we liked the food the food taste is really good and the staff are really friendly I’m really happy with everything
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FAQs

El Torito - Northridge offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Northridge also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 349-1607.

El Torito - Northridge is rated 4.7 stars by 367 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

8855 Tampa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91324

Additional information

Area
Northridge
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, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.eltorito.com/
Phone number
(818) 349-1607
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 - Northridge

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What 367 people are saying

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