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El Torito - El Torito - Sherman Oaks, Sherman Oaks, CA

El Torito - Sherman Oaks

4.6
4.6
262 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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) 990-5860
  • 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
    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

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 $39.50 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 262 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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.

262 Reviews
  1. 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 5 days ago
    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Catherine

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff there is the best! I asked if I could change my reservation to an hour earlier, on the same day, and they could oblige. Luckily, it was closer to their opening, so it was doable. The service staff were so friendly, quick, and professional. The buffet was the best food ever. It was Thanksgiving, and they had traditional foods and our El Torito favorites! Our family was thrilled with the entire experience! Great Thanksgiving, thanks to El Torito!!
    El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on 30 November 2024
    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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  6. Sarah

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Didn’t realize it was only brunch buffet so spent more money than expected. Mariachi singers were way too loud. Waiter was great and food was good-just too much
    El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on 26 November 2024
    Hi Sarah, we apologize for the inconvenience to your time with us. Please feel free to reach out to management if you have any concerns to make your time with us a memorable experience. Please call 818.990.5860 at any time.

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  7. Carlos

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this location. I reserved using OpenTable and had not wait time for our table when we arrived. Server came within minutes to get our drink order and drop off the menus. The have Happy Hour specials until 9pm every night, but we decided to get something from the dinner menu. Food was very good and the portions where just right. Our server was very nice and the atmosphere was good. Not at all crowded. The only issue we had was parking, the restaurant shares the parking lot with a big strip mall that has other restaurants and shops so be mindful to get here with enough time to find parking or use their Valet service. We lucked out and found a parking spot on the street. Overall we had a very good experience here and will return when we need to get a nice date night spot to have dinner. Highly recommend El Torito- Sherman Oaks
    El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on 16 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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  8. Elizabeth

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy bueno todo ,rica comida ,buen servicio al cliente ,muy tranquilo amables y el precio también me pareció muy bien y comida para todos los gustos
    El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on 28 October 2024
    ¡ Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de dejarnos saber lo que piensa sobre la comida y su experiencia! – Xperience Restaurant Group

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  9. Diane

    Houston

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was terrific, service outstanding and quiet noise level
    El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on 25 October 2024
    Thank you for the stars and we appreciate you taking the time to share! – Xperience Restaurant Group

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  10. Tawny

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food for an amazing price! We will definitely be back! Thank you El Torito Sherman Oaks! Oh and Adrianna are super sweet and attentive server! ❤️🥰
    El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on 14 October 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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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 4.6 stars by 262 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 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Torito - Sherman Oaks

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
  • 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!
  • 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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