El Torito - Sherman Oaks

Name: El Torito - Sherman Oaks
Address: 14433 1/2 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA, United States, 91423
Telephone: (818) 990-5860
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

268 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

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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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) 990-5860
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
14433 1/2 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Area
Sherman Oaks
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 268 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

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Child-friendly
San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito - Sherman Oaks offers a vibrant cantina vibe with "delicious food" and "great service." Patrons rave about the "tasty mango margaritas" and the Sunday brunch buffet with bottomless mimosas. While some mention reservation issues, the attentive staff and enjoyable atmosphere make it a popular choice for celebrations.

268 Reviews

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RIZLLE
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The ad for the Christmas buffet was unclear, providing 2 time slots 9-2 for brunch, and 2-8 pm. Our reservation was for 3:15. Apparently, it was a brunch buffet for 39.99/person... Which is pretty pricey for a brunch. We left after being seated. We headed to a seafood buffet instead which was $10 less than this price tag
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Billy
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love that they were open on Christmas Day because we were starving and everything was closed after all it’s Christmas! Super awesome staff and our server Kelvin was very informative about new items on the menu and specials on the brunch buffet. All in all a great experience. :)
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded today
We cannot thank you enough for the kind words about our restaurant. Your review means a lot to us and lets us know we are on the right track! – Xperience Restaurant Group
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Jeniffer
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This year, I made the deliberate choice to spend Christmas Day at El Torito, a decision that proved to be exceptionally rewarding. The ambiance of the establishment is nothing short of remarkable, creating an inviting atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. The service, in particular, was exemplary; our waitress, Maria, exhibited an extraordinary level of professionalism and attentiveness that left a lasting impression. Her ability to anticipate our needs and provide recommendations was commendable, and it is worth noting that her efforts contributed significantly to our overall satisfaction. I wholeheartedly endorse El Torito as a premier dining destination, especially during the holiday season, and encourage others to consider it for their future celebrations. The combination of exquisite service and delightful cuisine ensures that patrons will leave feeling exceedingly pleased.
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded today
Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are glad that you and family loved our services. Our staff will be pleased to learn of your high praise. They work very diligently, and it will provide them with great encouragement to keep up their hard work. – Xperience Restaurant Group
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Judy
VIP
Los Angeles
145 reviews
3.0
145 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food is ok. Not out of this world amazing but better than fast food. It’s just the noise level. Horrid. You need to scream to be heard across the table and that only compounds with everyone screaming. They MUST do something about their acoustics. The fact that you can’t enjoy anyone’s company that you are dining with is a turn off. Go alone - or don’t go… unless you just want to scarf down your meal and leave. I think because of the price point, there are a lot of parties there… so imagine tables of 10 or 20 yelling at the top of their lungs, laughing loudly and you just trying to enjoy a meal and share company and conversation. Forget it! Not possible. Fix your acoustics El Torito!
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Robin
VIP
Los Angeles
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant always delivers. The food is fresh, and the service good. It is not the best Mexican food in town, but it is consistent, with a lovely atmosphere.
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded today
Thank you for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon! – Xperience Restaurant Group
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Judy
VIP
Los Angeles
145 reviews
3.0
145 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
They tried to improve the experience by making everything self serve. The number of items for a Mexican food buffet is limited, but there’s plenty of protein with the different style meats sauces. They have pancakes too but you need to ask and there champagne and oj. The price for brunch is now $33.50. You may need valet parking $8.00 if the lot is full.
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Megan
Los Angeles
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Waitress tried to upsell me to a totally diff style drink when I asked for a between option a or b, she said c and d, steak was overcooked, to the point of being inedibly chewy, waitress neglected to give me a spoon to eat the brothy beans with; tried to drain them off and eat them with the fork - ruined my brand new white shirt. Waitress never stopped by once to see how I was doing after dropping off the plate. Do not waste your hard earned money.
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on 17 December 2024
Hi Megan, please feel free to contact our management team here at the Sherman Oaks location at (818) 990-5860. We can further assist you with a better experience at our location. We hope to hear from you soon- Xperience Restaurant Group
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Bianca
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The Ham was not cooked properly, it was cold and we could not eat it. Also I did not enjoy the tamales , they do not taste good at all. The service was ok , employees were nice. We expected more for thanksgiving dinner and a gratitude percentage requirement.
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on 1 December 2024
Please feel free to reach out to the restaurant and speak with any one of our managers. Arnulfo, Joseph, and Pablo. We can assist you with your future visits at the El Torito Sherman Oaks location. Feel free to reach out via (818) 990-5860. - Xperience Restaurant Group.
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RIZLLE
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there for their Thanksgiving Buffet Experience, which included unlimited champagne. I loved that there was so much variety to choose from, besides their Thanksgiving carving station. Our server was on point with clearing our tables and refilling out drinks.
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on 30 November 2024
We cannot thank you enough for the kind words about our restaurant. Your review means a lot to us and lets us know we are on the right track! – Xperience Restaurant Group
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mary
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, fast service, friendly service. Great atmosphere, great place, Thanksgiving.
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on 30 November 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon! – Xperience Restaurant Group
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FAQs

El Torito - Sherman Oaks offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Torito - Sherman Oaks also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 990-5860.

El Torito - Sherman Oaks is rated 4.4 stars by 268 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14433 1/2 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Additional information

Area
Sherman Oaks
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
(818) 990-5860
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 - Sherman Oaks

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What 268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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