El Torito - Torrance

Name: El Torito - Torrance
Address: 23225 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA, United States, 90505
Telephone: (310) 378-0331
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

284 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Great for brunch
Good for groups
Good for business meals

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
(310) 378-0331
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 private 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
23225 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505
Area
Torrance / Carson
Cross Street
lomita and hawthorne
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 284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Great for brunch
Beach Cities
Great for brunch
Beach Cities
Good for groups
Beach Cities
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito in Torrance is a vibrant spot for authentic Mexican cuisine. Renowned for its "best Mexican food in the southbay," this restaurant offers a delightful brunch and "great customer service." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," making it a favorite for both casual dining and special occasions.

284 Reviews

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Tony
Los Angeles
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This visit was extremely awful. It took 20 minutes to be greeted by someone who wasn’t even our server. Not even chips and salsa were brought in an acceptable time. Drinks came to the table about 35 minutes in but our bar order was 10 minutes after that. Had to ask for water 4 times before we got it. We received our food 15 minutes after we ordered but our appetizer came 30 minutes after our main courses and also had to ask for it. We went in for a decent meal and it turned into a 1.5 ordeal. If you offer service on a holiday, make sure you can handle it.
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Lovine
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This will probably be a Christmas Tradition for us moving forward!
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Theresa
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. Thank you to all the staff for working on Christmas
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Michelle
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this local place. The drinks are always excellent. It’s happy hour all the time. Their brunch is amazing and joining. The rewards club has been wonderful.!
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Kimberly
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server Ernesto was the best. Always checked on us and made sure we had what we needed. We will be back.
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Cherie
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was good and as expected, not fancy and ample. We were seated near the front door so my oversized wheelchair could be better accommodated, and it was fairly noisy. The bar was also nearby with loud music and a very loud blender that was used intermittently. The service was excellent. On the server's recommendation, we ordered dessert and really enjoyed it. Overall, we had a good experience.
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Lonnie
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it it was busy but it was enough good for everyone
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Rosaline
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ALWAYS have a pleasant experience when I go to this particular El Torito. Nothing but nice things to say about it. The waiter is AWESOME as usual. He makes sure we have what we need and go above & beyond to help.
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Kyoko
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very happy we chose this place. The food was good. Staff was friendly. Service was quick. Good value.
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Terry
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
Wonderful Thanksgiving buffet experience. Compliments to the Chef! Food quality, variety and presentation were outstanding. The service, including the carving station, wait staff and pr reps were exceptional. Thank you to the entire El Torito team. If there is a G.M. who orchestrated this welcoming, beautiful and memorable event - Thank you!
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FAQs

El Torito - Torrance offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Torrance also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 378-0331.

El Torito - Torrance is rated 4.5 stars by 284 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

23225 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505

Additional information

Cross Street
lomita and hawthorne
Area
Torrance / Carson
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
(310) 378-0331
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 private 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 - Torrance

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What 284 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

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