We loved the brunch and our server Rosa was amazing! She shared her pens with our son who also loves pens! Very sweet lady!

Adriana was an amazing server! Very attentive and served great guacamole! Highly recommend her! read more

Great time for Father's Day brunch. Food was good and as busy as they were, Rosa gave great service and made sure we were well taken care of. Thanks Rosa! read more

The service was on point! Every person that worked, there was friendly, welcoming, warm, and accommodating. We loved the location and arrangement of the restaurant. I was there to catch up with a friend. I haven't seen in a long time and they made sure our drinks were refilled our chips refilled and that we have all the time we wanted to catch up. read more

If I could give ZERO stars, I absolutely would. We arrived at 12pm and didn't leave there until 6pm. Literally spent the whole day there. Planned to eat brunch and had dinner LOL. So first off, Mother's Day.. my husband decided to take me and our 4 children for brunch. Waited THREE AND A HALF HOURS to be sat. The hostess was absolutely horrible. Poor communication, extremely arrogant and very inconsiderate. Everyone with a reservation was not being sat at their times. They overbooked and were understaffed. So unprofessional. It was a mess of a situation and us waiting so long, we hoped the service would at least make up for it. They extended brunch just to finally be sat (after complaining there were so many empty tables) we got our plates and guess what, COLD FOOD! That was the icing on the cake. We decided to order from the menu and our server was being so rude after the fact. We informed her that brunch had cold food and she suggested we pay for both brunch and regular menu. I laughed at her and told her to bring the manager. The manager (red hair lady) was very sweet and considerate, of course she didn't make us pay for cold brunch. But anyway. You would think our server would somehow accommodate for the unimaginable wait time, we never even got chips and salsa until we asked for it after waiting 30+ minutes for our food. (Btw the chips and salsa were the only good tasting food on the table) So, 3 hour wait, horrible food AND terrible service. My gosh, this place ruined Mother's Day for me. We spent 2 hours eating our bland food (we were all starving at that point) Even my 1 & 2 year old fell asleep waiting for our food, that's how long we were there. We will never return to this place again. If you plan on coming here for any special holidays, DON'T. Even with a reservation. Trust me when I tell you, they are overbooked and understaffed! I read a review from 11 months ago, Father's Day which said all the same. Tells you all you need to know. read more

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We have been here twice based on the photos. Both experiences were so vastly different. The food is always tasting delicious and hot when it comes out. This is more based on service time and the experience we had. The first time we came in was a Tuesday night and we sat inside. We had a wonderful experience with a great woman server (she had glasses - we couldn't find her name on the recipe). She made sure our waters were constantly topped off, filled our chips and tortillas, and made sure our food/experience was great. It was such a great experience we were in the mood for their deep fried ice cream and it's just as good as it sounds! This was a 5 star experience. The second time we came was a Sunday late afternoon and sat on their patio for their happy hour. The happy hour deals to amount of food is pretty good. The empanadas were delicious and we always get the queso fundido! Unfortunately, sitting on the patio is not for the faint of heart. It took about 10 minutes for someone to come greet us then another 5 minutes for our waters. I'm usually more understanding but it wasn't busy when we came in. The server was very chill and put our happy hour food on the fly for it to come out. It all came out good and tasted great. We never got our chip or tortillas refill and the tortilla didn't come until after the appetizers were finished. Then we ordered our food and it took 30-35 minutes for it to come out. We didn't experience this long of a wait for food to come out (especially without the server checking on us while we were waiting). We ended up boxing up most of our food because we lost our appetite waiting. This was a 3 star service. Overall, I think we will be choosing to sit inside from now on due to how much better the service is inside versus outside. read more

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Food is good the fresh tortillas are the best! The salsa is very good and the fajitas came out sizzling so good. Adriana was very nice always made sure I didn't run out of tortillas and water. The only negative the gave very little guacamole and pico. read more

El Torito Grill - Fried ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

Server Adriana was amazing... Great customer service friendly .... had such a great attitude ..smiling the whole time she was serving us .... ..all of our food was on time and exactly what we ordered hot and fresh thank you Adriana will be coming back real soon .. read more

I had never even heard of an El Torito Grill before, and apparently this is the last one, and wow, it is amazing. The fresh flour tortillas alone are worth the visit. They're so good you could practically make a whole meal out of them. Three of us shared the sampler platter and it was more than enough food. We actually had leftovers, partly because we couldn't stop eating those tortillas and were completely stuffed. Our son ordered the pizza (which he mostly ignored in favor of the fries), but overall it was such a great experience. The ambiance was so fun. They have a sit-down dining area as well as a club-style bar area, which gives it such a lively vibe. And the service was awesome friendly, attentive, and just made the whole experience even better. We absolutely loved it and will definitely be back. Honestly, every time we go to Knott's Berry Farm, I think this is going to be our new go-to spot. So good. Five stars. read more

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Our server, Adrian was the best!!! Super friendly and went over and beyond to make sure we had everything we wanted. I got the build your own combo - grilled fish taco w a chicken enchilada- veggies and black beans. The fish taco was the standout-soo flavorful...I really enjoyed it. Do yourself a favor and get the handmade flour tortillas!! I had a few w the salsa and after my lunch...I had one with the sweet butter for dessert-sooooooo gooood!! read more

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Taco Tuesday is great here. I really enjoyed the carnitas and the steak tacos. Our server was Adriana and she was incredibly helpful, attentive, and kind. The overall experience here was great across the food and service categories. I also really like their salsa bar with all the condiments they have to offer. There is cabbage, red salsa, green salsa, cotija cheese, onions and cilantro, and beans. I just wish the beans scooper had holes in it to drain the sauce because the regular scooper they use picks up all the juice which most people wouldn't want on their taco plate. read more

Come here alot with my family for Taco Tuesdays, sooo good! Our server, Adriana always takes good care of us! Definitely will be back read more

I used to come to El torito grill all the time when I was a kid in the 90s, I remember thinking it was so cool because it was up on a hill, I remember it was always packed and they made homemade tortillas. I was coming to town to go Disneyland so I told my friend I wanted to come, she picked me up and we got there at 10:55am they opened at 11am so perfect timing we sat in the car and waited. We came on Tuesday January 6th,2026 we were greeted by a nice older gentleman that looked to me a manager he told us they were having a lunch buffet for $19.99 a person which is a steal the food Looked absolutely delicious but I didn't see anything I could personally eat with my dietary restrictions. We got seated In a booth and looked over the menu. The setting was just as it was all those years ago very nostalgic for me made my heart happy, the server dropped off chips and salsa as well as homemade tortillas and butter and our drinks, we ordered I got the enchilada and taco combo and my fried got a grilled chicken salad, we sat and chatted for awhile, the restaurant started to fill up with the people that worked in buildings surrounding the restaurant. The food and service were great! So happy I could come and eat here again, can't wait to come again next time I'm in town! read more

El Torito Grill - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

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Rosa is the most amazing server! She is so attentive and cheerful! She made my birthday brunch extra fun! We will definitely be back and hope to see her again! read more

El Torito Grill - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

Location was a bit tricky to get to. Google Maps took me to Starbucks instead of El Torino Grill. Restaurant is very nice and clean. Was very busy for a Monday. We had great service from our server and bar tender. Our table of 10 ordered a bunch of appetizers and margaritas!! The appetizers that were delicious were the Pork Belly Chicharron, the Grilled BBQ Ribs and the Beef chorizo empanadas. The angus beef sliders and queso fundido were a table favorite but I didn't not try them. The appetizers that were definitely not good were the Beer Battered Shrimp due to being over cooked and rock hard was a 0/5. The Beer battered Zucchini was gross 0/5. The calamari and the wings were a 3.5/5. Of all the margaritas we tried, the tables favorite were the Pomegranate, Mango and Strawberry. The Raspberry and the Cadillac house margarita were good but not for a second glass. The blackberry margarita and the Melon margarita were just gross. Great service!! read more

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5 stars for Service 5 stars for decor & ambiance 5 stars for their fresh made TORTILLAS !!!! Yasssssssssss So so GOOD. I had the mesquite smoked flavored fajitas and I would have loved it more except there was so much gristle I could barely eat it ... let's say I tried .. I really really did cuz the flavor was spot on ... but too much of the meat was inedible . . The server did an excellent job of taking care of me , however ... he doesn't control the kitchen read more

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Don't go here very often because it's out of the way, but we had a party there on Saturday, June 6. Cynthia and Joanna were taking care of the entire party of approximately 20 people and they are top-notch. Very knowledgeable Johnny on the spot and patient with everybody. If you get a chance to stop by, try to sit in their area. read more

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Came to eat at El Torito and had a great time! The drinks were delicious, and our waitress, Adriana, was amazing. She was so friendly, attentive, and made our experience even better. We loved her and will definitely be back! read more

Adriana was a great server ! Very kind attentive and welcoming. The food was out in a timely manner and was full of flavor

Went on a Sunday where they offer an all you can eat buffet and I was like, okay... we're overeating today. THE FOOD. They offer a wide variety of food, including enchiladas, carnitas, chicken, ribs, and made-to-order omelettes and tacos. There's even a carving station with tender and slightly smoky tri-tip. Each of their different meats is worth trying, but the chicken ranchero and chicken chile stand out for their great flavors. The ribs are surprisingly good too. The dessert station, with flan, rice pudding, and mini pastries, finishes the meal on a sweet note. THE DRUNK DRINKS. - Bloody Mary. Ordered this morning cocktail. It's bottomless, but coupled with an all you can eat buffet, and therein lies the conundrum. I had two and called it quits. THE VIBE. The decor reflects a warm and inviting Mexican hacienda-style atmosphere. The wait staff keeps plates cleared and drinks refreshed. THE PARKING. Parking is free. We got there right when they opened at 9AM, so it was an empty lot. THE VERDICT. Sunday (fun day) buffet at El Torito Grill delivers both variety and quality, making it a strong pick for weekend brunch. read more

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This location is on a hill behind a bunch of business buildings, not visible from the street. This chain was intended to be a slightly more upscale version of the traditional El Torito.The interior is large with a welcoming vibe and, while the tables and chairs are a bit worn, the dining area is still very nice and comfortable. We came for dinner and had exemplary service from start to finish. Freshly made tortillas were immediately presented with some salsas and honey butter. I wouldn't have thought of honey butter for tortillas but it was delicious and we both kept slathering it on, opting for it over the salsas. I had a couple of house margaritas over the course of the meal and was impressed with how excellent they were. Kudos to the bartender. I decided to order a couple of appetizers as my meal. First, a summer menu special, chorizo queso fundido, a gooey blend of melted Mexican cheeses with jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro. The chips, for dipping into the delicious cheesiness, were also very good. I also got chicken taquitos. These were shredded chicken with cheese and pico de gallo wrapped in crispy tortillas with both tomatillo-avocado and red pepper dipping sauces. I'm used to having sour cream with taquitos but I honestly didn't miss it, these were so good. I was surprised at how great a meal I had here. Much, much better than what I remember ever getting at any El Torito. read more

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Our waitress was nice, food good, but they automatically charge an extra 4.9% up-charge for "state regulations"!!!!! Not my problem, if you ask they'll take it off, I feel sorry for people who don't pay attention and are overcharged!!! It's not Covid no excuses to still be doing this, shame on El Torito Grill, it says it's a small business, which it isn't!!! read more

El Torito Grill - Check out small print at bottom of page, 5% up charge!!! - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

I had the Carne Asada Y Camarones. It is one of the popular dishes. It was really good, the carne can be cooked to whatever you like. It was so delicious. Everything blended well together. There are free tortillas in the black container on the table to combine it with. The tortillas were super fresh. Nothing was too salty. Everything was perfectly seasoned. There is beans and rice on the side with onions that comes with the dish. There is Happy Hour for drinks and selected foods. I recommend the Original Mojito. It's delicious. In my opinion, it tastes better than the Blackberry Mojito or the Mango Margarita. We were celebrating an anniversary and Albert, our server, did an amazing job handling so many people in our table!! He was so attentive of everyone's needs and kept checking on us very often! And his suggestions for food and drinks were spot on. read more

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Come down and visit Adrianna. She made our Taco Tuesday worth it. She was very attentive and knew what we wanted before we even asked it. Great customer service!! read more

El Torito Grill - Carnitas tacos with green salsa - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

Great food very authentic and gives off that Mexican cultural vibe. Sever was great very attentive and welcoming! Will definitely be coming back soon! read more

El Torito Grill - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

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Father's Day brunch today was great. I have to give a big shout out to our waiter Rosa. She was so attentive and so nice.

Totally disappointed. This place has consistently been a good "go to" for our family. We literally waited almost an hour for our food. I understand it is mother day, but still unacceptable. We made our reservation to give us a 2 hour cushion, but apparently it wasn't enough. The place was a little messy, I could let that slide if service was prompt. Our server was friendly. Oh, btw, no chips while we waited. My wife's steak, was grisly and super chewy, she didn't even eat it. The beans, they had a little funky taste to them soy kid and wife didn't even eat them. read more

What to Get: Anything Happy Hour everyday, 3pm - 8pm, is the way to go, especially for their blended Margaritas and Carne Asada Fries, and/or come for their $3 each taco on Taco Tuesday starting at 3pm Customer Service: Exceptional service, expectations exceeded Price: Approximately $49.31, not including tip for 2 people Ambience: Indoor/Outdoor Seating available. The decor really makes you feel like you're in Mexico Overall: Best Experience read more

Came here on Father's Day, and will never be returning again. We made a reservation, yet had to wait an hour to get our table, and waited another hour to get our food. It seemed like the management overbooked. While we could understand the place being extra busy for Father's Day, we did not understand why they didn't cap reservations OR why the food was so atrociously bland. The best thing on the table was the tortilla chips and salsa they serve to every guest. The appetizers (steak nachos and quesedillas) were fine, a little bland but we were just happy to have something to eat after waiting so long. We were so extremely disappointed when the entrees came out. The food looks beautiful, but everything besides the beans were so underwhelming and definitely not worth a two hour wait. I'm not sure if the food was so bland because of how busy it was or if it's normally just like that. While the server and our waiter were great, the food and wait was just so disappointing that it could not make up for it. read more

El Torito Grill - STEAK NACHOS CHICKEN QUESADILLA - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

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The service was great and the food was also good. No complaints here. This is the last El Torito GRILL around so definitely support them to keep them open. They make fresh tortillas also which go great with the fajitas. read more

El Torito Grill - Trio fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

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I came here after work and honestly, it was delicious. I only sampled the appetizers since I wasn't very hungry. However, they do prepare freshly cooked flour tortillas, which are amazing. The appetizers I tried included small tacos with great meat, and they were delicious. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the bacon sirloin tacos; there was too much cabbage and not enough meat--only 3 or 4 strands. Because of that, I wasn't very happy with them. I also had a salad taco with no meat, but everything else was fantastic. The atmosphere was really relaxing, and the music was quite enjoyable. It wasn't too crowded, nor was it empty; it was just the right vibe. Overall, they offer a Sunday brunch, and I plan to return soon to give it a try. read more

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Our server Rosa was great and the food was even better. A margarita and good playlist we will definitely be back . read more

El Torito Grill - Tamarind Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

2 stars because the server was genuinely kind and did her best but this specific El Torito location was a major letdown. I've had positive experiences at other El Torito's, so I came in expecting the usual. Unfortunately, this franchise feels poorly managed and the kitchen needs serious work. I was seated and waited about an hour without anyone offering a drink not even water. Since I was already seated, they clearly knew I was there, which made it even more frustrating. When the food finally came out, I ordered a simple burger cooked medium rare. What I received was a gray, overcooked patty on a wet, soggy bun. The vegetables looked fresh, but that was about it. I can't say enough about the server she was polite and sweet but it's obvious the kitchen and management are letting the front-of-house down. I hope they tighten things up because this isn't the experience I've had at other locations. read more

El Torito Grill - Dirty Utensils - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

Rosa was really great. She helped me find a better table when she saw my belly was touching the tablet. (I am 7 months pregnant) I would come back again. read more

My husband and I came on Cinco de Mayo and Rosa provided the best experience for us. Offered fresh warm tortillas, fresh yummy drinks and explained the cinco de mayo specials! Thank you so much Rosa we had a great lunch ! read more

El Torito Grill - Michelada ! - Mexican Near Me - Brea, California

This is my second time booking this location for a graduation. The food is amazing and the service. Bonus they had a photographer who took amazing pictures! We loved the pictures and great deal! Overall a great experience for any event. read more

The service was 10/10. Adrianna was attentive, fast and soo sweet. Great food as well. Will definitely come back. Thank you Adrianna for a wonderful evening read more

In this day and age, finding good service (let alone exceptional service) is rare. So when I am met with service that goes above and beyond, I am compelled to write about it. Cesar was our server for Sunday Brunch and I have to say that he's attentive and warm nature really elevated our dining experience. Thank you to the wonderful and excellent service to all the El Torito Brea staff and a special gratitude to Cesar. read more

My friend & I always choose to meet here for brunch!! Everytime we come we have exceptional service..but today even on a super busy Sunday We had superb service from Adrian!!(i believe he was bartending as well) Oyr drinks were never empty!! he was friendly & made jokes with us!! Will definitely be back to see him.Jose was also great as well. constantly clearing plates!! We had an amazing time!! Thank you for the great service!! read more

Great food. Love the tortillas and honey butter. Yum! I had filet mignon enchiladas with shrimp and i was very happy. My husband had a three item combo which had the best Chile relleno. Fajitas were like regular El Torito but still very good and sizling hot. The good was presented well and I got a complementary fried ice cream for my birthday which was a nice surprise. I don't know why the place was pretty empty. I hope this review helps their business. read more

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