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: 4.6

4.6

289 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Good for groups
Great for brunch
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
(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 289 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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 offers a delightful dining experience with its "great Mexican food," exceptional service, and a lively atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "excellent drinks" and value the rewards club. The restaurant is noted for its consistently pleasant experiences, even during busy times. Perfect for celebrations, with standout staff and delicious brunch options.

289 Reviews

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Burbon
VIP
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect great service waiter was o. Point food was delicious!!!!!
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Naomi
Los Angeles
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was ok. For the price there wasn’t much variety. But if you like mimosas and unlimited food it’s a nice weekend afternoon
El Torito - TorranceResponded on 6 February 2025
Hello Naomi, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our mimosas and had an enjoyable experience with unlimited food. We understand your concern about the variety and we're always looking for ways to improve. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon at El Torito - Torrance.
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Manuel
VIP
Central Coast
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food .. I love the macho combo Would recommend
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Tony
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2024
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
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
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 on 25 December 2024
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 on 25 December 2024
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 on 22 December 2024
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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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 4.6 stars by 289 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 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 289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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