Picture Guy was great!dj was great! Drinks were awesome! The atmoshephere is fire too read more

Came in here with some family and went to town on everything from enchiladas to tacos too fajitas. The little one with us ordered from the kid menu and had the chicken tenders, Shirley Temple to drink, and a hot fudge Sunday. Food and drink are always solid, but it's the servers that makes this place so special in my dear opinion. Vet server Beatrice-pictured (again) was the CSA (CUSTOMER SERVICE ALL STAR) of this experience. We've had her before, and as many of you may already know you're in great hands with her. To be honest, she runs rings around people 10 years her junior. Talk about a fireball of energy! Thanks Beatrice, your credit to the El Torito brand! read more

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Dined here yesterday (party of 5) after a cruise event in the area. For a Sunday afternoon there was hardly a wait. The food came out fast. So why 1 star? Our server was great up until it was time to pay. We all gave him our cards and said to just split it evenly 5 ways. I don't know how he managed to mess up simple instructions but my card was charged 3 times! So now I have to place a dispute with my bank. So yes, I'm annoyed. I did not get the servers name but my receipt says Guadalupe.... So either that's his name or someone name Guadalupe is the one that ran the cards and didn't follow simple instructions. Also, the table next to us had a dog. There should be an outdoor patio area for people who want to dine with their fur babies. Not a fan of animals being around food or inside of restaurants. read more

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Good food and great service from our server, Gio! We also enjoyed meeting Isaiah from Vibrant USA. Our family loved him and we bought several pictures of our family celebration today. read more

What a wonderful dining experience! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warm hospitality. The marina view is absolutely breathtaking and creates the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a delicious meal. The food was fresh, authentic, and full of amazing flavor. Every dish was beautifully prepared and exceeded our expectations. A special thank you to Manager Arthur Mack, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. His professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail truly made us feel like valued guests. If you're looking for a good Mexican cuisine, outstanding service, and one of the best waterfront views around, I highly recommend this restaurant. We can't wait to come back! read more

I wish I could give this place zero stars. We went for Father's Day for a party of 4. Our reservation was at 12:15 and we got sat at 12:45. $44.99 for a mandatory Buffett with no regular menu. Most of the food was gone and most dishes including the tri tip never got replenished during our 1.5 hour visit. Total bill was $264 plus tip. What a joke. Not worth the money. Service was lacking and food was disgusting. read more

The flood of 5 Star reviews for El Torito are questionable and Yelp should take a closer look at them. This was a 5 Star spot back in the day, but it's just okay now in part because it needs an upgrade. The ambiance is old school and at times the furniture along with everything else feels a bit grimy. They seem to be understaffed, so who has time to properly clean? Also, the service is lackluster. The restrooms are painfully small, you can barely turn around, and if two people are in at the same time they are bound to shoulder bump, and there's no ventilation. Need I say more? The food is decent these days, not great, and frankly, $17 for a margarita is a rip off. It's just a margarita. The combo plates and fajitas are the best options. I tried the Chicken taco salad and it was the best of all the salads, I would get it again. I mainly come here because my mom loves El Torito and insists on coming here for her birthday and any other special occasion. I took her to an upscale Mexican restaurant once and she fussed that she preferred this place. What!? Okay, fine, next time. What still makes this location stand out is the amazing view of the water. You can enjoy watching the boats going by and the seals lounging on the docks. That's about it. read more

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I don't remember when the last time I've been here was. We were in the area killing time and grabbing a drink was good option. Tuesday afternoon was pretty quiet. Give or take a few people inside the whole restaurant. We just wanted a drink as we were picking someone up later. It was still a little early for happy hour. We still had a half an hour till it started at 3. While waiting, we ordered a draft beer. Regular price before HH. What's nice, they still offer free chips and salsa to enjoy. The salsa alone was great. Bar area was pretty quiet but did pick up a little around 3 when it was happy hour. Another round of draft beer. Can't beat 4.00 and cheap eats. We also ordered the queso dip, 4.00 and the carne asada fries, 8.00. Dip, you can tell it was canned cheese. It was ok with the chips but was pretty thick even though it was hot. The carne asada fries, it was good. Fries were a little overcooked but it was fine. That was accompanied by sour cream drizzle, pico de gallo, jalapeño and a scoop of guacamole. Portion wise it was small but for the price it was fine. They did have a few selections of cheap eats and drinks for HH. I noticed they were setting up a buffet across from the bar which could be part of happy hour. Not sure but it seemed like a taco bar of some sort. Overall it was fine. Cheap eats and drinks were nice. There's PLENTY of parking in the paid lot. It's also a nice view of the marina. read more

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Taco Tuesday never disappoints. I haven't been in a while but still just as good. Taco shells and meat, as well as corn cake and beans are portioned out and served to you. You get to choose your toppings yourself . read more

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Love this place it's a win anytime and every time - the space is clean and inviting - the greeting was warm and professional- the food was 10/10 excelente!!! read more

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Great Mexican food with excellent service! The portions were huge--one meal was easily enough for two people. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. We really enjoyed our meal and would definitely come back. read more

I came to El Torito not really knowing what to expect and left super impressed. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming -- perfect for either a casual night out or a family dinner. The chips and salsa came out right away and were fresh. I ordered the fish tacos and fajita combo and everything was flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and came out hot. Portions are generous, so come hungry. Service was attentive without being overbearing -- our server checked in often and made sure our drinks were always full. Honestly, El Torito feels like one of those spots where you always know you'll get a solid meal and good vibes. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

El Torito - FAJITAS COMBO - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Service Fantastic! Atmosphere- comfortable, clean, fun & safe parking. Food-most excellent! Presentation, taste, quality. Chips and salsa some of the best ever. Burritos, sides all very delicious. Cadillac Margarita - also very good. 5 plus stars!!! Highly recommend! read more

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Ben was great! He made our experience so fun & joyful! He made us feel comfortable. The food was great as well.

Came in today and the service was amazing. My server valeria was one of a kind 10/10, very friendly great customer service, absolutely wonderful from start to finish ;). read more

I give El Torito in Marina Del Rey a perfect score of 20 stars. This restaurant is exceptional in every way. The prices are reasonable, making it an incredible value. To my surprise, the food is delicious. I decided to try something new instead of my usual sizzling fajitas and ordered the grilled mahi-mahi tacos. They were perfectly presented and paired well with the tasty beans and rice. The corncakes were outstanding, so much so that we ordered two extra servings! The service was attentive, with a great focus on detail and timely follow-ups. The chips and salsa make for a fantastic start to the meal. The atmosphere is also special, particularly for first dates. I recommend choosing a booth or a table by the ocean for a memorable experience. Plus, there's plenty of parking available. read more

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I have been coming here since the 90's and unfortunately I was basically forced to accept "all you can eat" because my mom loves this place. It seems such misrepresentation in that nowhere on Yelp, nor online nor onsite is there any indication nor sign that "all you can eat" is the only option to dine here. Too bad!!! I won't be coming back read more

Tino was our server and he was fantastic. We were a little way out on the edge of the floor. He saw us every time. Good prices and good people. Ellie was the manager I believe. She has a good group! read more

Came for Sunday brunch, stayed for bar side service. The absolute best time I've had in a long time. Staff is amazing; catered to our needs, very personable, on their job. Food was great. Bar service was top tier. Will be back as soon as possible. read more

We LOVE ROSENDO! He has always taken such good care of us for YEARS (since the Ocean Park location days) Happy Hour is amazing. Get the pineapple coconut marg flavor, on the rocks with a sugar rim ;) read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

I been a long customer me and my family are regulars. We always go El Torito for Taco Tuesday. Valerie is favorite waitress she is very professional and friendly. read more

Fun and local experience with friends! I'll definitely come back for the food and drinks.

If I could give this place a zero I would. It took our server Lupe 15 minutes to even notice us . We placed our drink orders and the cups came out dirty, the alcoholic beverages came out with no garnishes. It took over an hour for our food to come out, once the food came out it was cold. It was an extremely loud table, drinking, dancing and being loud. No one told them quiet the noise down. I approached the manager to let her know what was going on, she never even came back to my table to see if we needed any further accommodations. Overall this experience was terrible. I will never come here again and highly advise you to go somewhere else!!!!!! read more

El Torito - No garnish on drink - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Great service, terrible food. This might actually be the worst Mexican food in the area. Not sure how you can accomplish that but if you eat here you'll understand. If I had had to come back (you would have to pay me to do) I would only get chips and guacamole. Even the margaritas were terrible and watered down. read more

El Torito - Terrible. CHICKEN AND SOUR CREAM ENCHILADAS - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

We came to happy hour what a great experience l! The buffet was great! Bottomless mimosas our waitress was great thank you Maribel! Ambiance was so nice with ocean view. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

We have come to this location for many years and always look forward to returning. Food and service are always great!

Food was delicious. I had the fajita duo chicken and shrimp. It was great! The ambiance is uplifting from the beautiful harbor view and passing boats. The service was excellent. MATZIA my waitress was efficient, kind and welcoming to her tables. She has been in the restaurant industry for years and her experience is seen by her perfect attitude toward her customers and how she loves her work read more

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Went in for a few drinks, great micheladas and great service from Maribel. Always a vibe here! read more

El Torito - Draft beer, Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

My first time here for the Sunday brunch and bottomless mimosas. Off the bat........ Ms Maribel and Mr Juan . Made my experience awesome from the beginning to the end with there great customer service and always asking if we were good and needed anything . To that deservers recognition.of great custom service . read more

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The food was delicious and honestly knocked it out of the park. We ordered wings, sliders, and drinks, and everything was really good--our whole group of six agreed. The wings were saucy and flavorful, and the sliders hit the spot. The service was good and attentive, and I really liked the Mexican-style ambiance inside. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd definitely come back. read more

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Excellent food and the service is great. Miss V. Is an exceptional person. She makes sure that we are satisfied with the service and food and drinks. The managers are great as well. This is the only one I will come to and bring May friends. Thank you.. read more

I really like this place. I like the macho combo for the variety and my husband likes the Ignited fajitas supreme. We also love the family fajitas which comes with beef, chicken, carnitas, shrimp and unlimited sides - what a great deal! The manager Arthur Mack was so great and responsive when we told him when we had issues. He immediately took care of us and resolved it right away! When we came back, he remembered us and was very friendly and made us feel so welcome! I also love El Torito for the ambience. It is relaxing with a beautiful view of the water. Sometimes you can spot a seal swimming in the water or watch collegiate rowing teams practice. Overall, a consistently nice experience. read more

I went today sept 24 ,2025 about 3:00pm My husband who is handicapped went in to get a seat while I went to the parking lot pay and put your ticket in the window!when I got inside he was still waiting for a seat! Why it was not crowded! So I said we will sit at the bar! There was only one waiter , finally he brought chips my husband started choking I had to ask for water! I said we are ready to order! Apparently the bartender was a one man show doing everything! Finally we said let's get out of here and go to Fiesta Martin in Inglewood where we get good service and get to EAT finally! Never again! There are a lot of restaurants closing in the Marina ! Our favorite Tony P closed a surprisingly California Pizza kitchen was closed ! It's going to be a ghost town soon ! read more

El Torito in Marina del Rey was downright awful. The servers were rude, the drinks were pathetic zero tequila and the food was bad. The place was dirty, floors and seats. Sure, there's a nice view, but if you want real Mexican food, don't bother going here. Anyone giving this place five stars must be out of their mind. read more

We had brunch with Maribel and it was very wonderful! Her service was very wonderful and the food was very yummy! Drinks were very great ! 10 out of 10 recommend! read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

One of the best Mexican food I've had. Everything was so fresh and delicious with amazing customer service with friendly staff read more

El Torito - Jalepeno margarita and combo fajita plater - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Excellent food & service. Mack the manager was friendly and gracious, and our waiter was very attentive. Great ambience and a joyful atmosphere with a view of the Marina, and the blackberry margaritas were delicious! read more

The manager Mack is very helpful and friendly to all the staff snd customers . Juan, our server was attentive and pleasant. Sitting at the window watching the ocean is the best. Long time happy hour customer . Drinks are always good. read more

View nice burrito was full onion and bean Drink not strong. Nah I never will come back :d read more

El Torito - Onion - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

We've come here many times for dinner, happy hour, and the Sunday brunch buffet but was our first time for Saturday brunch and Gretta had amazing service! The food and drinks were great and so well priced! Will definitely ask for Gretta next time we come back for Saturday brunch. read more