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El Torito West Covina - El Torito - West Covina, West Covina, CA

El Torito - West Covina

4.7
4.7
268 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
    (626) 966-7516
  • 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
    San Gabriel
  • 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Mexican

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Best Overall

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Best Food

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Best Service

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Best Ambience

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Great for brunch

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Child-friendly

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Innovative

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Good for groups

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Hot spot

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Gabriel Valley

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito - West Covina offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Reservations are highly recommended to avoid long waits. Guests rave about the "outstanding tableside guacamole" and the friendly atmosphere. While some find the restaurant a bit pricey, many appreciate the generous portions and enjoyable brunch options.

268 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Other than it being hot and the music was too loud in areas, it was a good experience
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to rate us thomas, your 5 stars are much appreciated. Thank you

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  2. Gladys

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. I was there for Thanksgiving and our server was very kind.
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded today
    Thank you for your kind words glady, your 5 stars are very much appreciated. Thank you

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  3. Val R

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was exactly what we expected. A variety of good quality food for this special day. Are server was kind and as attentive as can be but unfortunately was overwhelmed with the crowed and therefore we suffered. The food quality was excellent the servers, cooks and employees were the best! We will go back but will probably book before 2:00 PM in order to beat the crowd. Of all the El Torito franchises I have visited this is the largest and this is why we booked our reservation here. Thanks El Torito!
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded today
    thank you so much for taking the time to rate us val, we are happy you enjoyed our quality of food on thanksgiving. We look forward to having again next year. Thank you

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  4. Cindy

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving was great at El Torito.! The food was amazing, the turkey was moist, mashed potatoes were excellent, the stuffing was so good and the gravy was so delicious! I also loved the carnitas tacos with hand made corn tortillas ! Service was great! The employees worked so hard to make everything so special! I was with a party of 8 and everyone love it! We will be there next year for Thanksgiving! Thank you for amazing dinner
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to rate us cindy, it was our pleasure having you dine in with us.

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  5. Gilbert

    Las Vegas

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the grilled chicken fajita salad and it was delicious. Enough for the two of us. Server was really nice. People next to us were loud because of a game but left after awhile.
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on 24 October 2024
    Hello GilbertT, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our grilled chicken fajita salad and found it to be enough for two. It's great to know that our server made your experience even better. We appreciate your understanding regarding the noise from the next-door game, we'll do our best to ensure a more comfortable atmosphere for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  6. Lillian

    Las Vegas

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every person who attended to our dining experience was exceptional! I used to visit this location when I was younger and lived closer by..glad to see that the service and meal were the same! We enjoyed Happy Hour (3-9pm) and non-Happy Hour items..food was delish and large portions enough to share and enjoy!
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on 29 September 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Lilnus! We're thrilled to hear that your dining experience at El Torito - West Covina was exceptional. It's great to know that our service and meal were similar to the one you enjoyed when you visited us earlier in life. We're glad you enjoyed our Happy Hour offerings, too! We strive to provide generous portions and exceptional food and service, so we're glad to hear we hit the mark for you. Looking forward to serving you again soon!

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  7. Zack

    Cleveland

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Read the fine print on the menu! They will add an additional 4% on your bill. Terrible.
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on 24 September 2024
    Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're really sorry to hear about your experience with us. We strive to provide a great dining experience for all our guests and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your patience in this matter and we will definitely take your comments into consideration as we continually work on improving our services. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  8. David

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food & great service. Tableside guacamole was outstanding.
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on 18 September 2024
    Hello Dave, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at El Torito - West Covina! It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We're especially glad that you enjoyed our tableside guacamole - it's one of our favorites too! Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Debbie

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came with the family to celebrate my husbands birthday. The service was excellent and from all of us at the table everyone enjoyed the food and drinks. It had been a while since we came to El Torito but we will be coming back again soon!
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on 24 September 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Debbie! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time celebrating your husband's birthday at El Torito - West Covina. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and drinks, and found our service excellent. We're always here to make your next visit a memorable one! We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. Celina

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time. The service was excellent as was the food. We get together monthly to catch up.
    El Torito - West CovinaResponded on 18 September 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, CP12! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time at El Torito - West Covina and enjoyed our food and service. It's always a pleasure to get together with our monthly catch-up group. We're committed to providing excellent service and delicious meals, and we're thrilled to know we hit the mark for you. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

El Torito - West Covina offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - West Covina also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 966-7516.

El Torito - West Covina is rated 4.7 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
19:00
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Torito - West Covina

3133 East Garvey N., West Covina, CA 91791

Additional information

  • Area
    San Gabriel
  • 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
    (626) 966-7516
  • 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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