Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    El Torito

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

    Order El Torito Takeout or Delivery

    El Torito Photos

    Business Info

    EL TORITO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - El Torito

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Sy M.

    We're regular El Torito brunch guests, so this visit was disappointing. There was a 25-minute wait despite several open tables when we arrived. The omelet station was unattended for a period of time, and the waffle syrups were nearly empty. Overall, the food quality did not match what we've experienced at other locations. Our server was really friendly but not very attentive, and we had to flag her down when we needed assistance. It also appeared the staff member bussing and maintaining multiple areas was overwhelmed. At $39.50 per person, we expected a more organized and attentive experience. We're hoping this was just an off day.

    I absolutely love these lights
    Joanie W.

    Love coming to this El Torito, my Husband and I like to sit in the bar area. Each time we come Laura is our waitress.. and I absolutely love her, her service, her smile, and no matter how much time has passed she remembers what we both like to drink.. Laura is definitely an asset and makes it a pleasure to visit. Check out Taco Tuesdays its delicious and a great deal.. not to mention Happy Hour.. wish there was a location by my house off of Central in Lake Elsinore.

    Megan Y.

    Sunday brunch! Such a good Mexican buffet. Fresh tortillas being made right in front of you, amazing taco meats, and everything tasted so fresh. The waffles and churros were hot and delicious, and the mimosas kept coming with a carafe of juice. Service was so attentive and the restaurant is beautiful! Great price, great food, great vibes! Definitely coming back!

    Pomegranate Margarita and Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita.
    Dana W.

    Sofia is AWESOME! Personable and makes good drinks! I stopped in to have a quick bite and drinks with my son and I will definitely be back!

    Group
    Britney M.

    Not bad... Also, nothing mind-blowing. The food was very mediocre and bland. I remember El Torito being great in the past. It's definitely changed. The food was bland, and the beans were overly salty. The beans were gross lol The enchiladas were alright. Nothing to rave about though, sadly. I got the cheese enchiladas, and my husband got the shrimp enchiladas. The enchiladas were bland. The rice was maybe from the day before. Not fresh by any means. The service was good. They were friendly and very sweet. Our waiter went out of his way to surprise my friend with a dessert for her birthday. That was very kind. My friend loved it! We sang happy birthday to her. It was a good time. Service was 10/10 I just wish the food was better. I used to love El Torito. It could have been an off day for the rice and beans, and the enchiladas lol

    Best dinner!
    Cece C.

    can't express how amazing their drink are, but this guacamole and chicharrón is the cherry to my ice cream! It's so yummy! Chicharrón literally tastes home made and the guacamole to die for! Laura is why we always sit where she's at! She so sweet and so attentive! Always checking up on us and it's like being with a friend here! Sol is also the best here at El Torito she lights up the place and makes us feel at home! So thankful for Laura!! Thanks loves!

    Chocolate cake with raspberry sauce
    Chicha M.

    Great El Torito location Food was so good and we topped it off with this dessert! Chocolate cake with raspberry sauce..yummmmm!!

    Taco Tuesday
    Gladys P.

    Came in for Taco Tuesday which starts at 4pm. We sat in the bar section and it promptly got busy. There was one bartender who also went around taking orders, one person taking care of the taco section including making the corn tortillas, and a server that was taking care of the whole restaurant. It looked stressful but they did an amazing job and then I saw more staff come in around 5pm. I had the carnitas and al pastor tacos and they also had beans and their famous corn cakes. I highly recommend this place for Taco Tuesday but unless you get there at 4pm, you might have a little bit of a wait.

    Homemade rice pudding and rice crispy treats 10/10
    Mikey R.

    The spread for brunch is amazing so many options and everything is really good they have your classics and also some off the menu items that are amazing our server Orlando was great !

    Viki R.

    Can you say "THE BEST MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH!!" because that's exactly what this is. El Torito is always doing their thing for brunch and they went above and beyond for Mother's Day! Delicious food, drinks, and even better service! Javier, the manager always is so attentive making sure we're well taken care of!

    Our taco  buffet setting ..

    See all

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of K H.
    0
    8
    2

    3 months ago

    Sol is a ray of sunshine. Brunch had a lot of variety to choose from and the ambiance is great. Will definitely come back for brunch

    Business owner information

    Photo of Karolina T.

    Karolina T.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mari V.
    23
    29
    25

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Karolina T.

    Karolina T.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Great food and great service. Hector was our server and he was great. Been coming to the champagne brunch for years and it's still great

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Karolina T.

    Karolina T.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    17 days ago

    Orlando was the best server ever so nice and sweet!!! My mimosa was ALWAYS full!! Which is what you want at brunch!

    Business owner information

    Photo of Karolina T.

    Karolina T.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Elisha T.
    70
    44
    14

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of General Manager

    General Manager

    hello Melissa, my contact is hector.silva@xperiencerg.com

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Victor P.
    90
    34
    20

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Our server laura made our brunch experience great! Excellent customer service, definitely coming back! Thank you Laura

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shereen H.
    191
    79
    28

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Our server Laura was the bomb! Make sure you sit in her section when you dine. She took good care of us on Sunday brunch.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jayce M.
    2
    47
    178

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Karolina T.

    Karolina T.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Went for Easter brunch and had a great time. Laura was amazing and very attentive! Will definitely be back.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ran D.
    0
    12
    3

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 months ago

    Our waiter Hector G. was amazing!! He was quick to serve us and checked on us frequently! 10/10 :) Food was amazing as well.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nadia G.

    Nadia G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 33

    El Torito Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - El Torito

    Do they still ad the "optional" service charge to your bill?

    Yes.

    How much is Sunday brunch?

    $45 for adults. $15 for kids.

    What time is happy hour?

    3 pm to close

    What time does el Torito stop serving breakfast on Saturday mornings?

    1:00 p.m.

    Are there mariachi's playing during Sunday brunch?

    Super loud DJ.

    Are the rice and beans vegan? And do they decent vegan options? 🤤

    How much is sunday brunch?

    "$31" but it $35.06 out the door.

    Is it still $24.99 on father's day for brunch? And can you make reservations?

    Diana, Fathers day Brunch is $29.99 and yes you can make reservations. Doors open at 7:30am.

    How much is Sunday brunch with unlimited mimosas?

    Good morning Tiffany, our Sunday brunch is $24.99 for adults. We hope to see you soon!

    Does anyone know if El Torito does bottomless mimosas for brunch?

    Yes that is part of the brunch, they r unlimited

    View All 13 Questions

    You might also consider

    De Poca Madre Brunch Spot

    De Poca Madre Brunch Spot

    4.0
    (575 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    ​I really enjoyed brunch here! The vibrant colors, furniture, and artwork all work beautifully…read moretogether. They also had festive decor up for the World Cup, which was playing on the TVs and added a great energy to the room. ​ ​The service was awesome! Our server was incredibly friendly and spoke to us like we'd been friends for years. She was so cool. We ended up staying for hours just enjoying the vibe of the brunch crowd and the soccer fans. ​Food & Drinks: LOVED! ​The Mimosa Flight (~$9 per drink): We shared this between two people and it comes with 8 different flavors! It included peach, pineapple, strawberry, cranberry, orange, pomegranate, and I think mango (can't remember the last one, sorry!). I love that the glasses were actually filled. I watched them make them, and it's a majority of champagne with just a splash of juice. ​Chilaquiles: This has become my absolute favorite breakfast dish lately, so I try it everywhere. It was very yummy here! It comes with eggs, and I added steak for some extra protein. The presentation was beautiful, too. Highly recommend! ​Steak & Eggs: My friend ordered a dish that had a different name on the menu, but it was essentially steak and eggs. She said it was absolutely delicious. ​ ​The bathroom was clean, and I noticed they have a changing table available as well, which is always a great plus. ​Overall, I had a really good time eating, drinking, and talking here. I will definitely be back!

    This experience was very frustrating when we had been waiting for an hour just sitting there…read more There is nothing worse than sitting there getting hungrier by the minute, only to realize the kitchen doesn't even know you exist--especially on your Birthday. They took our drink order 20 mins from when we got there. I asked for my water and the sever replies, "oh, you want a refill" that moment just added insult to injury, since I never had gotten my water from the beginning only my coffee... A total chaos and a complete failure on the service of the restaurant especially on my birthday breakfast that was ruined. My friend had to scramble to find an stress-free do-over meal soon to make up for this disaster. We ended up at Tacos Al Fuego and had a wonderful experience...

    Photos
    Entrance
    Entrance
    Green chilaquiles
    Green chilaquiles
    Birria Benedict

    See all

    Birria Benedict
    Tacos Puro Jalisco

    Tacos Puro Jalisco

    4.2
    (209 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Some of the best authentic Mexican food I've had. The adobada was juicy and well seasoned and every…read morebite was a blast of flavor. The asada was just as yummy! The quesabirria was a one of my favorite things on the menu, one of the best I've had. Everything I had was top-notch! One of the best parts was the salsa bar. They had onions, cilantro, red sauce, green sauce, limes, everything you could want for your tacos. The service was quick, even with a large lunch crowd coming in. The restaurant filled up quickly, the dine-in seats were all about taken and the outdoor patio was filling up too. The parking lot was very limited and one way, so just know that when pulling in. I'd love to come back! 10/10 would recommend.

    I was passing through the area and was craving some quesabirria tacos, so I found this place…read morethrough Yelp. The reviews looked solid, so I figured, "Oh what the heck, why not?" I ordered in advance and went to pick up my food, but since I was starving, I ended up just eating there on their patio. The tacos were okay. Personally, I thought they were pretty mid and not as flavorful as I was hoping they'd be. They did have a spicy sauce that I dipped the tacos in, and that definitely helped the flavor. I personally didn't love the tacos, but to be fair, I also didn't try anything else on the menu so I can't speak for the rest of their food. The place itself is a decent size, and the patio area is actually pretty nice. The staff was very kind, my order was ready right on time, and I appreciated that they weren't stingy with the sauces. Overall not a bad spot, but the quesabirria tacos just didn't fully hit for me. Oh well *shrug*

    Photos
    Tacos Puro Jalisco
    Tacos Puro Jalisco
    Tacos Puro Jalisco

    See all

    Bahía Grill Cocina Mexicana

    Bahía Grill Cocina Mexicana

    4.2
    (169 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Fabulous!! This place is so good. The carne asada…read morequesadilla is huge and satisfying. The salsa is extremely tasty. Not the biggest fan of the California burrito, but we will definitely go back to try other items.

    In a world where chips and salsa are a given if you are frothing at the mouth for good Mexican…read morefood, there is a lot to love with the chips and salsa here. The chips are fresh, super thin and crisp, lightly salted. The salsa one of my favorites. I don't know why others cannot make them the same. I can see a plate of impeccable nachos in my future here. Camarones, Mojo de Ajo style, no head, no shell. The shrimp were nice sized, but obviously overcooked. Mr B said that a couple even tasted old as well. Too bad. On the other hand, the sides, beans and rice, were sensational. Done beautifully, with very rich flavors, I would come here just for those two items. My garlic shrimp burrito was filled with smaller sized shrimp than his, their awesome rice, some fresh salsa, and a pink dressing (?). The shrimp tasted fine, not overcooked, but not overly garlicky. And usually I dislike rice in my burritos, but this combination was an exception, a real winner. I recall having an amazing carnitas here on past visits that I really must revisit. Hmmm. This is beginning to sound like a carnitas nacho plate would be the right thing to do. The interior is very attractive with their colorful and vibrant murals. Great World Cup soccer playing on their TV. The server was absolutely attentive. A good little place worth s return visit.

    Photos
    Bahía Grill Cocina Mexicana
    Surf and Turf Chilaquiles
    Surf and Turf Chilaquiles
    Margaritas

    See all

    Margaritas
    Taqueria 2 Potrillos

    Taqueria 2 Potrillos

    3.9
    (962 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Recently stopped in for some tacos, ended up getting other items as well. The have a killer 2 for…read more$22 allowing you to get 2 of a variety of the most popular items. Check my picture for the information. I ended up getting the 3 taco plate (2 asada and 1 carnitas) and the XL meat quesadilla with asada. The carnitas was really tender and delicious. The asada was good, but it was not my favorite. I have a thing with chewy fatty pieces and I understand it is common in lower quality cuts of flap meat. This asada had quite a few pieces I had to spit out because it was just too chewy. The refried beans were good, also not my favorite though. The quesadilla was good, I liked the grilled cheese cooked prior to folding it into the tortilla with the meat. Nice touch. That grilled cheese makes a huge difference. The next 3 taco plate had pastor, asada, and shrimp (except they actually gave me fish instead). At least my girlfriend enjoyed the fish taco as well. The tacos were loaded with meat and hard to pick up. That's the best! The pastor was tender and juicy. The fish taco was freshly fried and loaded with toppings and sauce. After paying, I asked for salsa and onions/cilantro cups so I could grab it from the salsa bar before leaving, but the lady turned around and grabbed me prepackaged salsa of each kind, bagged onion and cilantro, and limes. Super nice! Salsa were all really good! Especially the green avocado salsa. I'll come back for carnitas when I'm in the mood for tacos/quesadillas. I'll probably avoid the asada though. Just not my favorite.

    Food was good and place was clean. The problem being, my husband's food came out five minutes after…read moremine did. I asked questions they did not answer correctly. If you don't understand English, just tell me don't act like you understood what I said, I could've explained a little bit further in Spanish.. They asked how I wanted my egg cooked but then just made it a whole scramble. And I asked if there were free refills and they they told me twice yes and then chased me down and made me pay for a refill.. I don't know if I'll be going back. It's a shame.

    Photos
    Taqueria 2 Potrillos
    Taco Quesadilla Pastor and Asade
    Taco Quesadilla Pastor and Asade
    Taqueria 2 Potrillos

    See all

    El Torito - mexican - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...