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    El Torito

    4.4 (3.7k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Angel B.

    El Torito used to have the best Happy Hour in town. It was ALWAYS 7 days a week. The menu changed every few months. For the past 5 years we have been coming here. Alvaro and Jose have always served up the best drinks. We have always sat in the cantina. Sometime around the world cup, they cut back on Happy Hour. Now its only 3:00-7:00pm Monday thru Friday. No more weekends. As a local resident I am very disappointed. I miss Happy Hour. I also miss the good deals they used to have. I really hope they bring it back. On a plus side Alvaro and the other bartender Jose are both great. Go and see them.

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    Dari P.

    We didn't have to wait for table, and we we had a view of the boats. I had a side of 4 taquitos. They were presented really cute. Service was excellent.

    Made my own Tostada at the $20 AYCE Lunch Buffet M-F 11-2. 10/10
    Bob A.

    What a great value! The Weekday AYCE Lunch at El Torito... homemade street tacos with all the fixings... different salsa's, a beautiful salad bar, with make your own mini tostadas, chile verde, and colorado, and a great assortment of desserts, including my favorite flan... diffinitely the best flan around... $20 Monday to Friday 11am to 2pm... we came for Tuesday and left with something they do better... will be back soon. Oh yeah... Weekends are slammed and you need reservations... don't get me wrong... the weekend buffet here is A+... but weekdays no reservations needed... much more relaxed.

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    Ann Y.

    Oh my goodness! We were craving Mexican food, so we decided to stop by El Torito. What a chaotic experience it turned out to be! Our server was friendly, but he took our drink order and vanished for a whopping 20 minutes. When he finally returned, he brought our drinks but left our chips, salsa, and guacamole behind. After another 20 minutes, my husband suggested we move to the bar since we noticed people were getting their orders quicker. Finally, our server found us seated at the bar. After another 40 minutes of waiting, he apologized profusely and said, "Oh no, I forgot your chips! I'll be right back." Why bring them now after we've been waiting for so long? To make matters worse, we ordered the shrimp fajitas, and they were absolutely dreadful. The shrimp was slimy and tasteless, while the beans and rice were the only redeeming qualities. While they do have a great happy hour with excellent drinks, the service was atrocious. After spending $112.00, I wouldn't be returning to El Torito anytime soon.

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    Meat E.

    Whenever I visit California, El Torito is an absolute must-visit. I always order the fajita salad, prepared table side with that incredible cilantro dressing -- my favorite. The salsa is delicious, with a slightly unique twist from what you typically find in Arizona Mexican restaurants, featuring roasted serrano peppers, jalapeños, fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, ground cumin, oregano, and salt. The flavors are fantastic, with just the right kick of spice. The restaurant's ambiance is always inviting and stylish, making the experience even better. I wish they were in Arizona..

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    Evie B.

    We come to this location for brunch often, usually on Sundays. This was our first Saturday brunch. Julio, our server, was incredible--very understanding when my daughter didn't want anything from the Saturday brunch menu and kindly brought out a kids menu for her. The breakfast brunch is never disappointing. That said, the Saturday brunch does feel a bit more limited compared to their Sunday brunch offerings. The ambiance is always clean and welcoming!

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    Dale P.

    I visited this establishment on a Sunday evening for evening rations. I was seated and given complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were good...I don't eat salsa. I ordered the cheeseburger which comes with french fries. I also ordered a regular pepsi no ice. The men's washroom was clean and paper towels were available... good. The waiter returned and told me they were out of burgers. Not Good!!! Major fail on the part of the restaurant. I rethought my order a ended up ordering one fish taco that I asked to be done plain; that is, just the fish (mahi-mahi) and the tortilla. It was done as I requested and was decent enough. When I got the bill I noticed a 45 cent surcharge which amounted the five percent of the pre tax total. That surcharge was a total surprise. This is not acceptable even though the amount was small. I pushed back a little and ended up paying part not all of the surcharge. Between the non availability of the burger I really wanted to try and the surprise surcharge, this establishment gets the lowest possible score. If I was to give a letter grade as is done in school this establishment would get an F.

    Brittany D.

    El Torito brunch is one of my favorite brunches ever! We love going to the Cypress location--not only for the delicious food, but also for the incredible hospitality we always receive from their amazing staff. I recently hosted my birthday brunch here with 40 of my closest friends and family, and they did an outstanding job accommodating our large party. Everything ran smoothly, and the service was exceptional from start to finish. Manager Patty is wonderful to work with. She made the planning process easy, ensured her team was supported, and consistently provided excellent customer service to every guest. Jorge has been our server on several occasions and is one of our absolute favorites. I always request him when I have the chance because he's so friendly, fun, and makes sure everyone feels well taken care of. Tomas also helped serve our large party, and he was fantastic. He made sure we never needed anything, and our champagne glasses were always full! If you're planning a birthday brunch, a family gathering, or simply want great food and outstanding service, I highly recommend El Torito in Cypress. They always go above and beyond, and we can't wait to come back!

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    This place for the Sunday brunch buffet is amazing, not only is the food amazinggg but the staff is attentive, even when super busy. our server was Gaby and she literally checked on us all the time. def need to check it out.

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    Jasmine O.

    This brunch is the best. They have so many options, and it is a great place for the entire family. There is something for the kids and plenty for the grown ups too. The all you can drink mimosas are a must, and the mariachi is a plus! Love family brunches here!

    Karla G.

    Carolina was the most amazing sweet server we've ever had at this location! She was so sweet, so polite constantly was coming to our table checking on us. She really did make the difference. The food here is always amazing. I can't even tell how many bowls of soup I had. We were lucky that day and they were playing live music, which is beautiful hearing the singing while enjoying a nice meal. I don't typically write reviews for franchises, but I just want to say Carolina service really was a highlight.

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    Came here today and the food was amazing served by our waitress Gabby! Thank you Gabby for your great customer service !!

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    7 months ago

    The food was very good and the drinks were amazing! Our server Gaby was awesome very attentive and friendly! Def coming back!

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    Amazing hospitality from Gaby. Food was so good. Taco salad was so filling and the presentation was beautiful. Will come again.

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    Mario is hands down one of the best servers, he is " Johnny" on the spot!! :) Friendly and very accommodating!

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    Gaby was an amazing Server! Great experience on Brunch Sunday! She was very attentive of our needs

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    Amazing service from Samuel Limone! Live music & a great buffet. They accommodated our large group perfectly!!! A wonderful brunch.

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    Came here on a Friday night with my husband and in-laws. The staff was very friendly and we had great service from our waitress Gloria!!

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    Food was good, the bread pudding is amazing! Arturo was great, friendly and super helpful. Great experience.

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    Ask the Community - El Torito

    How much is all you can eat Sunday brunch now? It doesn't show on the website.

    The Sunday brunch is 36$ per adult and 12& per child I don't know why they won't say the price online

    Do they have happy hour?

    Yes 3:00 to 9:00 daily and on drinks and appetizers.

    Today for Mother's day the brunch cost $31 per person. I just asked my husband. May 9,2021. How come it differs? Is it because of Mother's Day?

    I called them today and they said the price for brunch is now $31 so they may have just increased prices.

    Are they doing the Sunday brunch on Valentine's Day to?

    Yes

    Will you guys be staying open or closing due to restaurants closing in LA?

    They are open for indoor and outdoor dining as of today Feb 15 2021

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    Albertaco's Mexican Food

    Albertaco's Mexican Food

    3.3(1.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$

    4 star rating is for their 3-Roll Taco…read more This place has always been reliable for their carne asada, California Burrito, chicken chimichangas, and 3-rolled tacos. I've been coming here since it was originally named Alberto's...The outside seating has not changed. It's still the same round table bench with the red umbrella. Service is the same, they're pretty quick at getting your food prepped. Now I said that their carne asada has always been reliable, but my last two times I've ordered a carne asada burrito (sour cream and cheese only) or a CA burrito, IYKYK, their meat has tasted different. It taste like it's some carne asada and then like some other mystery meat, sometimes liver... Either way I stop eating it when I have tasted it being weird. Maybe it's the other meats they serve that get mixed in. I don't dig that. So for that I would rate them down to a 3 star. I'm rating their 3 rolled tacos as 4 stars! It's the best around. It has the crunch and enough meat inside. It's not all tortilla like some places. We always order it with sour cream and cheese only, with carrots on the side. I've tried adeltacos down the street and it doesn't compare. Get it here.

    no offense... but... why don't we hold this place to higher standards?…read more if you like globby and greasy, this is the one. i'm not judging. i get it... but sometimes, i just want my burrito made right, not built like it's trying to drown me on one side. halfway cold, too. liiiike... you guys have been here awhile. love their tortillas. (not from scratch) i honestly like all of it. but... this is a 2-star restaurant. i can't tell you all the things i've encountered here over the past decades.

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    Tacos El Jefe - Chips and salsa

    Tacos El Jefe

    4.1(544 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Best Tortas in the Cypress/West GG area, hands down!…read more I was feeling for some good Mexican, and I remembered the good Birria we had here some time back. This time I went a different direction though and picked up one of their Torta options - the Cubana. Fresh homemade bread with all of the fixings one would expect in a Cuban inspired Torta - quite large as well! The fam got Super Burritos, some with chicken and one with Al pastor. They had nothing but good to say - my son noting that it was really fresh tasting. The service was friendly and knowledgable, and they had our somewhat large order out in really good time. While you wait there's some arcade machines set to free play, a salsa bar with plenty of options, including roasted jalapeños. The place is clean with plenty of seating, and if I wasn't in a rush I'd have probably eaten there nust to get a few more rounds of Marvel v Capcom 2 in. ;)

    I haven't written a review in a long time. But I just need to write this one. Dishonest, shoddy…read morebusiness that doesn't respect its customers. They tack on extra charges not listed on the menu. Ordered 3 tacos and paid $19 something (handed him $20 and got some coin change). It was 2 carnitas tacos (listed for ~$4.40 each), plus an El Jefe taco (~$6.75). When he said $19 something it sounded high, I questioned it and he said that's what it is. I didn't want to argue further. I calculated it afterward and this was overpaying by $2 something. The amount is not a big deal, but I don't like being stolen from. So I'm writing this, so that others may avoid the same annoying experience. I was hoping the tacos would be really good and justifies it. But they weren't. The El Jefe one wasn't even as described. He said there would be cheese but there wasn't. The guac tasted old. And the whole plate was incredibly oily. The carnitas ones were less oily but not very flavorful either, and there were chunks of fat. Never again. Also the place was just gross. They used the same ladle for all the sauces, so it was all cross contaminated. The bathroom looked like a mess and had graffiti everywhere too.

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    As of 10.10.23

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    La Capilla Mexican Restaurant - Combo #5. Taco, Enchilada

    La Capilla Mexican Restaurant

    3.6(576 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    been coming here for 25 years, so i thought its about time i write a review…read more this place is a torrance staple. anyone who grew up in torrance or the south bay knows la capilla. have the prices gone up? yes. that's with anything. have the portions gotten smaller? honestly not really!! has the service changed? NOPE! i don't even think the staff has changed! i've been knowing these people since i was a kid and they're still here. la capilla is the definition of a mom and pop hole in the wall mexican restaurant. and that's part of the charm and what makes it so amazing. you start off with fresh chips and home made salsa. after all this time it's still the best red salsa out here. the menu is full of authentic mexican dishes. there's something for all ages and tastebuds. i love: chile verde, arroz con pollo, mini tostada, carnitas burrito, tortilla soup, and machaca just to name a few things. i could get one of everything if my tummy allowed!! when you come eat here, you are coming for the vibes. you feel like family even if it's your first visit. everyone here is genuinely happy to be working and you can tell. the food is made with such love. idk what i would do if they shut down! i have so many memories here as a kid. i've been here with family, friends, and even solo. my husband and i had our first date here, and he also came here often as a child. it's one of those places where, even if it's not nostalgia for YOU, you can tell this place is rooted in family and culture and tradition. no, it's not a fancy steakhouse. but it's not meant to be. come by and taste for yourself why this place is so historic and special. a cup of tortilla soup is a MUST!!!! :)

    Incredible food. Just great SoCal Mexican restaurant. Loads of flavors. A ton of options…read more Service was impeccable. Manuel is such a gem. Great member of the staff. Attentive, great kind personality, so friendly, and never skips a beat. Meets all your needs like a true professional. The ambiance in the restaurant is awesome. Feel like you've been whisked away to a coastal Mexican beach town restaurant. Loads of unique booths and areas to be apart of a high energy crowd, or a private nook, and even an outdoor atrium with a fire pit that gives you summer vibes.

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    Amor Y Tacos - Pork belly tacos

    Amor Y Tacos

    4.0(3.8k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    •$$

    First time here for a co workers retirement lunch. We had a reservation so it wasn't a hassle to…read moreget seated. Quick service, I didn't get her name but she has blonde hair, tall woman she was great. The food was delicious, I prefer my salsa more spicy but it was still enjoyable. Chips and salsa are also very delicious and soft. It was warm inside, I'm not sure if they can't get the AC to be colder. Overall good experience and I would try it again.

    I've seen this place around for years and never made the effort to give it a try until recently. We…read morewere quickly seated and ordered. The food came out extremely fast so a great option for a quick lunch. The tacos de mi abuela were light and crispy with a lot of filling. The ground beef and chorizo filling wasn't hit for me though. The taquitos were delicous. Short rib filling was tender and flavorly and the green salsa on the plate paired well with it. The enchilada with mole had mixed reactions between my wife and myself. She enjoyed it, while I didn't. I thought the mole was overly bitter, while she enjoyed the smokiness of it. I felt the tortilla and cheese cooled down too quickly m causing them to be on the harder side, like an uncooked tortilla from a package. The churro was the highlight of the meal. They were fresh, crispy on the outside fluffy on the inside. The salted caramel was perfect for dipping. Overall the food was good, glad we got to try it finally. Would be a good place to go get some churros before bowling next door.

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    Hatch Chile Spaghetti with shrimp

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    3.9(991 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    I want to start by saying that this place is not cheap, but it is 100% worth it…read more As someone who was born and raised in Mexico, I tend to be very critical of Mexican restaurants. Like many Mexicans, I grew up believing that the best Mexican food can only be found in Mexico. However, La Huasteca completely exceeded my expectations. The food was authentic, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. We ordered the fajitas, menudo, and several appetizers, and every single dish was excellent. You can tell they put a lot of care into the quality and preparation of their food. The service was great, the atmosphere was welcoming, and most importantly, the food tasted like real Mexican food. That's not something I say often. If you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine and don't mind paying a little extra for quality, I highly recommend La Huasteca. We will definitely be coming back.

    Came here for lunch recently with one of my book clubs per recommendation of one of our girlies who…read moreis a regular here! Ordered queso fundido to share, ceviche pescado, taco gobernado (shrimp and cheese), and quesabirria taco (cheese and pulled beef). Pretty filling and was delicious, even if it was on the pricey side. There was no wait for a table, but the service was a bit delayed due to them only having maybe 1 - 2 servers on the floor at any time. They were very friendly when we were able to flag them down, though! I'd come back for their happy hour if I was already at The Source.

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    Dos Amigos Restaurant and Bar - A whole mojarra marinated in our zesty guajillo-puya chile adobo and fried to perfection.

    Dos Amigos Restaurant and Bar

    4.5(953 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    •$$

    Man, what a gem this place is. First off, the agua de pina was so refreshing. You could taste the…read morereal pineapple juice and little pineapple chunks. For $8, you get a whole mug, ice cold, no need for a refill. The shrimp enchiladas were spectacular. They chop the shrimp small so you're not getting huge chunks of shrimp each bite and they top it with either red, green, or mole sauce. The ceviche was great. Great flavor, crunchy vegetables, and the portion was huge. But that's not the best part. I'm a sucker for good refried beans. Wow. Some of the best I've ever tasted. You can just tell they smash them fresh every morning. So I got to talking to the waiter, who was great by the way, and he said a while back they changed from lard to real butter in their beans and what a great change that was. The flavor is next level. The service, ambiance, and food were great. I'll definitely be back. Hope you try it too.

    We wanted to try a different Mexican restaurant instead of our usual spot, so we decided to visit…read moreDos Amigos. It turned out to be one of the best authentic Mexican dining experiences we have ever had. The food was amazing, the presentation was great, and the drinks were top-of-the-line. We had a wonderful service experience with Edwin. He was fantastic and accommodated our unique dietary requirements, especially since my wife and mom are vegetarian. We will definitely be sharing this place with friends and family, and we can't wait to visit again.

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    Dos Amigos Restaurant and Bar - Ceviche Playero! Spicy and sweet, shrimp, pineapple, mango, habanero and guacamole on the side. Try it while it lasts, seasonal item only

    Ceviche Playero! Spicy and sweet, shrimp, pineapple, mango, habanero and guacamole on the side. Try it while it lasts, seasonal item only

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