El Torito is a great place for delicious Mexican food, excellent service, and a fun dining experience. I would definitely recommend it and look forward to coming back. Thank You Jose Rodriguez :D read more

The server Maria was great and very attentive. The food was great. I would come back again

Maria L (#60) was delightful, helpful, and attentive. Great dinning experience today!

Maria Lopez, Jose Rodriguez. very professional, very Attentive. They both worked very hard and they were very efficient with our needs. class act employee! read more

Went in with my brother and his 3 kids on a Saturday night. We ordered the street trio tacos and the enchiladas. Everything was delicious. The servers were constantly checking in and we even got our photo taken by Sara! She did a great job taking multiple pictures of us, and we even got one free print out! We always enjoy coming to this El Torito! read more

Megan is the best in the business! Great fajitas and holy moly, the guacamole! Larry thinks everything is AWESOME... read more

El Torito - Larry thinks everything is just AWESOME! - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Edwins area stays poppin bottles and it was a great experience sitting in his area. he always make sure our mimosas are filled, and we never had to ask for refill. read more

El Torito - Mimosas - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, California

This is one of the worst dining experiences I have EVER had, and that's saying something. I was staying nearby at a hotel near Long Beach Airport, and I hadn't eaten at an El Torito for over 30 years. I thought they had all gone out of business, so I decided to stop in for lunch. The first clue should've been a huge restaurant with like 4 people inside. It also smelled really bad. Not dirty, just smelly. They had a lunch buffet so we opted to do that to make it easy. BIG mistake. The buffet was pathetic and super expensive! There was a sad salad with some tomatoes, some mystery meat hot dishes, cold enchiladas, rice, beans, and a taco "bar" that didn't even have cheese. You couldn't make your own tacos either, there was a woman who made them for you. They only had corn tortillas and the meat was low quality (and the chicken was cheap dark meat). There were some mini bite sized desserts that looked old and gross, we we all skipped those. To add insult to injury, the price was outrageous. We paid $80 for this bad food (the restaurant adds a tacky "labor surcharge" to every check, which is sneaky in my opinion). I'm still so angry that we wasted our money here. It was just awful and a terrible excuse for a Mexican restaurant. I won't make the mistake of dining at an El Torito ever again. Their glory days are long over. read more

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Ribeyes, that's exactly what it says on the menu, they was not stingy with the portion and it was very tasty, the sauce was tasty read more

El Torito - Ribeyes with chimichurri sauce - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, California

We had an amazing experience at El Torito in Lakewood! The food was absolutely delicious, and everything came out fresh and flavorful. The live music created such a fun, lively atmosphere and made brunch even more enjoyable. A special shoutout to our server, Edwin, who provided outstanding service. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure our mimosa glasses never went empty. He checked on us often without being intrusive and really helped make our experience memorable. If you're looking for great food, bottomless mimosas with excellent service, and live entertainment, this is definitely the place to go. We'll definitely be back! read more

BIRTHDAY MONTH=BIRTHDAY COUPONS=HAPPY RODNEY Free entree for Rewards Members Previously, the birthday month promo was for a free entree (up to a specified amount) at all El Torito, Acapulco & Chevy's locations. Thus, 3 free entrees (although Chevy's doesn't have a SoCal location). With a revamp of the Rewards program this year, the birthday promo became any entree free at either El Torito, Acapulco or Chevy's. Having my choice of any entree with no limit, I had to go big & choose the most expensive - Ignited Fajitas Supremas. Ignited Fajitas Supremas- A muy macho meal, the Ignited Fajitas Supremas had enough food to feed a family. Or, a hungry guy like me. Carne asada, shrimp & chicken, served en flambe on top of onions & bell peppers. Paired with rice, beans, a dollop of guacamole & sweet corn cake. Naturally, the carne asada was the highlight, but everything was cooked & prepared well, with no complaints by me. Service was great. The gentleman attendant was friendly & hospitable. Plenty of seating in the main restaurant, and at the cantina. Different year, different options. I favor the change into 1 free entree at either of the 3 restaurants. That way, a higher priced entree can be redeemed, opposed to 3 lesser priced ones. I was this close to choosing the Filet Mignon Enchiladas, but overall satisfied with the Ignited Fajitas Supremas. read more

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Jose Rodriguez is an amazing server! Thank you so much for being friendly during our visit..loved the food and especially Jose Rodriguez for making wxtra special..ty read more

Love our waiter "el guapo" was taking care of 3 big parties and 3 other smaller parties never felt was he not taking care of us. Always on this toes, endless refilled and great customer service. Will be coming back just for great customer service, it goes a long way! read more

The Sunday Brunch was amazing, went with my wife on a weekend brunch, since the start Jose Sanchez our server was on top of it! He made sure our mimosa were always filled and our table clean! Such a great person even took our pics! Thank you "el Guapo"! I have never had a great experience with our server as Jose did! Thank you and will go again! read more

We came to Celebrate my daughter's Birthday and we been here before for the Sunday Bruch, that's just Absolutely Delicious All was going Great "until" my daughter, the Birthday girl got a "SURPRISE" in her food !!! So the Manager was called over to check what she found in her food, he was very Apologetic and replaced my daughter's plate with a new one, but she decided NOT to eat it and had the waiter bring a box to take it to go. The Mgr gave a Discount on our Bill, but I think he should of done more. We did have a Good time and then we sang her Happy Birthday and had her Cake that we brought and they wouldn't keep in the refrigerator for us as we were eating Dinner. Every restaurant we've gone to and we had a cake, they have always kept it in the refrigerator till we finish eating and I don't know why they wouldn't here. I personally don't think I'll be back unless I'm invited to. Our waiter was Great and he did his Best taking care of us ALL. read more

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A 2026 review. Valentines Sunday Brunch weekend. Greeted and seated at 9:30 am Ordered the AYCE breakfast brunch. Or waitress gave us orange juice and coffee to start with. All was fresh. From the AYCE breakfast brunch buffe, picked up chicken and beef tacos, menudo, pazole, omlettes, eggs, bacon, salsa, etc (A few more to name) Over all everything was really good. No complaints. I would come again. Ambiance is of Mexican decor. Plenty of parking but will get packed closer to noon. Average buffet price is 34.99 and up. Today was a self serve kind of day! read more

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Really disappointed with everything, from the horchata I ordered to the buffet options on Sunday. Our go to is Acapulco restaurant but our location closed down so we decided to give el Torito a try on Sunday for their breakfast buffet. Worst decision I made with my money. Food quality is not there, food is cold, and food variety was non existent. The horchata was from the fountain machine not even authentic, which is expected if you're paying 45$ a person for authentic Mexican food. Service wasn't great either. Won't be coming back, I'll do the drive and go to Acapulco next time at their Long Beach location. read more

My husband and I like coming here at least once a month. We love the sizzling enchiladas. Also waitress Selena is very attentive and service is great. Place is clean always. read more

We had a great experience at the buffet! There was a wide variety of fresh, delicious food, and everything was well stocked and constantly being replenished. The selection had something for everyone, and everything we tried was flavorful. A special shoutout to our waiter, Jose Rodriguez. Even at a buffet, he went above and beyond by keeping our drinks filled, clearing plates quickly, and checking on us throughout our meal. He was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from start to finish. Excellent food and outstanding service--we'll definitely be back! read more

Rachel was a very great server very good customer service! The Food was great and I had. Great experience !

The food was great but our server was better. Megan helped us with every single question we had on the menu. She was very friendly to us. We appreciate people like this because we don't always get the best service in other places she was such a great server. Even though we were one of the last people that got served, because it was close to closing time we still got the best experience in the restaurant. read more

El Torito - Tortilla soup - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, California

Popped in for a little solo date. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and a watermelon hibiscus margarita. Margaritas are 8$, and 4$ depending on which ones you get, during happy hour which is Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm, i believe. So that was a nice surprise! My server was also really friendly and attentive. I had a great time! read more

El Torito - Watermelon Hibiscus Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Last night we ordered takeout because we wanted to hang out at home and cozy up and have a good meal. The food was excellent and everything we ordered was there exactly as we wanted it. The staff was very friendly when it came in to pick up the food very helpful. We've been here a few times and always enjoyed the food and the staff has always been great. Looking forward to trying a Saturday breakfast! Thank you everyone at El torito! We appreciate you and your hard work. read more

Want to recognize Megan for being such an amazing server, we've had the pleasure of being served by her a few times and her service never disappoints. My chicken tortilla soup is always on point, and let's not even talk about the corn cake!! It's my husband's favorite! Today we tried the hamburger and let me tell you it was delicious! Yeah, a hamburger at a Mexican restaurant! It's a must try! read more

We had a lunch for a celebration of life. Even though our group was large, our server was fast and efficient and never lost his smile. Jose was attentive and kept us supplied with beverages. We really appreciate his attention to detail. Thank you Jose Rodriguez!! read more

The food was surprisingly good. I was expecting to hate it but everything was delicious and Jose's service set it over the top. We had a huge party and he was attentive, detailed, and kind. Absolutely would come back and hopefully Jose is serving. read more

I love El Torito. From their regular menu to their Sunday buffets. So gooooood - delicioussss. This time I went with my kids and their father. Nothing like the fajitas and what a massive burger my youngest had. The staff were nice and restaurant and restroom very clean. read more

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Sara was friendly, professional, and took great pictures! Waitress, Ingrid forgot our French fries! read more

Edwin gave us very good service and always kept our mimosa glasses filled. Highly recommended.will come back soon!

I came here with my family and the servers (Megan and ilinne ) were so helpful and friendly. Had a sparkling smile at all times . Made us feel at home. thank you so much el torito. Happy hour food was amazing. The music was upbeat perfect for this Sunday afternoon. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, California

Had a wonderful family brunch at El Torito! The food was great, but Jose Rodriguez truly made our visit exceptional. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure our family had everything we needed. His outstanding service made the experience even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be back! read more

Excellent service the food was really delicious, the ambiance was great and the waiter Alberto Gonzales was the best as he was attentive to everything we needed and I will be coming back. Highly recommended this place for the lunch buffet read more

Their Sunday brunch is a classic for a reason. Even though it can get loud at this location, the service is still attentive and the food is great. Our server, Jose Rodriquez was amazing at making sure we were taken care of entire time :) read more

The service here is a tale of two worlds. On one hand, Ever and Ilinne are professional, hardworking, and high-energy. On the other hand, the floor management and bussing are incredibly lacking. We waited 15-30 minutes at a dirty table in the bar area while the busser actively ignored us. When we were finally acknowledged by Bethany, it felt confrontational rather than welcoming. This floor manager asked me, "Can I help you?" And I was surprised because it was apparent the table was full of dirty dishes and gave me a spill I can't sit myself and I said I am literally seeing 3 other people do the same thing. It is disappointing to see "regulars" get preferential treatment, they self seat, get table cleaned first and pre-ordered drinks at the bar, while a mother with a toddler is left sitting behind dirty plates. I mean, even the server Ever asked the table in front of me if they moved from another table because they got their table cleaned (by the busser who ignored us) and they already had chips and Cadillacs, modelo ordered with the bartender Chuy. Our server was sweet and said to give them another chance when I mentioned I am in elevated fine dining but what is happening won't affect his tip. Not his fault other people's work ethics are questionable. As someone in the industry, I know how hard the job is, but the lack of basic hospitality from the front-of-house was disappointing. 20% tip for the great servers, but 0 stars for the environment. As a fellow Latina in the industry, I expected a bit more community and hospitality, not to be made to feel like an inconvenience. El Torito will not be my first choice to spend my Friday night for dinner. read more

El Torito - 15 minutes in waiting while the busser wiped a clean table from a distance then cleans the table in front or me. - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, California

The food is overdone. Service is great though! Very friendly staff and the mariachi was a nice touch.

Our waitress was amazing and always making sure everything was good. great service and great attitude

Brunch was amazing! The food variety is great. They aren't stingy with the bottomless mimosas, our server Maria made sure my glass was never empty. She was super friendly and checked on us regularly. The live Mariachi was the cherry on top. Will keep coming back. read more

We were greeted and seated immediately. Our server was great always checking and asking if we needed anything. She was knowledgeable about the menu, was able to recommend a for items. Great service. read more

Jose Rodriguez provided some of the best service I've experienced in a long time. His attention to detail was outstanding, and he made us feel welcomed from the moment we walked in. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout our visit. It was truly an exceptional experience, and he's a great person to have on your team. Thank you, Jose, for the outstanding customer service! read more

We had such a wonderful family brunch at El Torito today! The mariachi music made the atmosphere so fun and festive, and our waitress truly went above and beyond. They didn't have pancakes out, she kindly brought out a beautifully plated portion just for her. Such a thoughtful gesture that made our little girl feel special. Excellent service, delicious food, and such a warm family- friendly experience. We'll definitely be back! Thank you Lopez M. read more