Experience today was great. Everyone was so nice and we felt welcomed. We also got complimentary pictures which really captured the moment my partner and I were having today :) read more

Great spot with very good happy hour by the water. Fun atmosphere, good food and drinks. Service was a little slow, but nice and informative. read more

Leeya was amazing with her pictures and even had the courtesy to approach us after we were done with our meal! Pictures came out great! Good addition to El Torito restaurant. 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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I had a very disappointing experience at El Torito brunch. When I made my reservation, no one told me that from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. they only serve the $40 per person brunch buffet. You cannot order from the regular menu during those hours. My reservation was at 1:00 p.m., and if I had known that in advance, I would have gone somewhere else. The biggest problem was the food. Mexican food is meant to be served hot, not cold. The enchiladas, beans, rice, and other hot dishes were all cold. They were sitting in small warming trays instead of the larger buffet chafing dishes with Sterno or another heat source to keep the food at a proper serving temperature. It was obvious the food was not being kept hot. I told our waiter that the food was cold, and he told me there was nothing he could do about it. That was extremely disappointing, especially for a brunch that costs $40 per person. I was dining with my 84-year-old friend, who was hungry, so leaving wasn't really an option. We ended up eating a little salad, which wasn't very good, and some fruit because the hot food was unappetizing. After spending over $100 for two people, I expected fresh, hot food and better customer service. Instead, we got cold food, poor service, and a very disappointing experience. I honestly don't understand why this brunch has such high ratings. Based on our visit, I would not recommend it and will not be returning. read more

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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Went out with party of 5 last night August 8th 2026. Our waiter was Faustino. He got the order wrong at first and had to reorder a dish which came late. When we received the check, Faustino tried to explain that they had an improper charge for a dish that was taken off. I told him, if it was taken off, why is it showing as a charge? He looked confused then took the check back and brought back another check with the $20 charge eliminated. The he explained that the $10 charge for birthday flan was taken off. Upon looking at check, I told him again if the flan is taken off then why is it still showing on bill? He looked confused again and took the bill back and brought another bill with the $10 taken off which I paid. When I got home last night, I noticed that he had taken off the flan, but the $20 was on the check again and I ended up paying the $20! I then had to call the restaurant a total of 3 times. I was put on hold for 20 minutes each time and nobody ever came back. I am still trying to resolve this issue. Very poor management! We frequent this El Torito very regularly. Sadly, thus will be our last visit! read more

El Torito - Charged for Sea Taco Trio. Not ordered or received! - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Pedro was great and was very attentive. The food was good and the flan was awesome! The view was beautiful especially because we got a table by the window. Recommend coming on Mondays since its margarita Mondays. read more

Long wait to be seated (45 min). Long wait for Server to greet us and take our order. Long wait to eventually get our food and sadly the order was wrong. Server looked overworked and was just phoning it in. Noticed a $3.50 service charge which isn't the tip. Didn't see that anywhere on the menu or table. Very sneaky. The place was busy due to Sunday brunch crowd was just finishing, but our server was really not good and the whole experience was disappointing. Food was ok, service terrible. Great view of the Marina, but you cant eat the view... won't be going back there, there are too many great restaurants on the Westside and this isn't one of them sadly. read more

I love the restaurant! The food is very tasty and the drink too. The photographer is beautiful. 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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Have loved patronizing this El Torito since the 80's, but after yesterday, I just might have to call it quits. My BIGGEST gripe was the odor inside the restaurant. Sitting not even near the restrooms, I could smell the very strong, pungent odor of urine permeating throughout the dining area. YUCK! This foul odor was obviously coming from what had to be a totally abandoned periodic restroom refresh policy. There is no enjoying of one's food, not when you have the smell of strong urine overtaking your savory fajitas. I hate to say it, but I think the Health Department needs to be called in over here. Totally Disgusting! read more

The food here is pretty standard California Mexican. Good portions but a bit pricy. Definitely better at happy hour when it's a bit more affordable. I've come a couple times for their holiday buffets which are nice since they have traditional holiday meals (like turkey and mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving) alongside Mexican options. Worth a visit from time to time especially if you can get a seat near the window for the nice views or the waterfront. read more

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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Seth was very process and took really good photos of me and my boys. The margaritas were good too.

It was my first time coming to this location and I was amazed of how delicious was the buffet. The quesadillas in the taco station were really good. Not to emotion the mole. I loved how everyone was very attentive when we were eating. My server Maribel was on point with my $5.00 Cadillac margaritas that were delicious. Eli the manager was very attentive checking not only at our table but at other tables. I'm definitely coming back for brunch everybody was very friendly from the beginning on waiting for our table until we walked out. I can't wait for Sundays :) read more

El Torito - A very tasty margarita - Mexican Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Sara was awesome!! Service was amazing as well!!! I would definitely come back! The food was delicious!

They sneak a 5% surcharge to all bills here. The rice and beans and corn bread are all mushy and tasteless. All the surfaces are sticky and dirty. The staff looked stressed out of their minds. The mixed drinks are watered down. read more

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

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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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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Had an amazing experience! Maribel was great and took good care of us! The view is beautiful and the food was great! Would definitely return! read more

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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The food was good. The service wasn't the best. I wasn't acknowledged when I walked in. There were no other customers in the lobby and 2 employees were standing behind the counter. One looked at me, then looked away without greeting me. I felt it was because I am Hispanic (the irony haha), and very young. I felt like the overall service wasn't given to me at 100 or even 80%. Every customer deserves to be acknowledged and treated with the same level of respect, even though if i'm not their usual looking demographic... you know, because of the area. read more

The food and service were excellent! There are so many options, including several new additions to the menu. I tried the new seafood combo, and it was absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be back to try more of the new dishes! And the photo guy was extremely friendly!!! read more

Amazingly, this restaurant has improved! It has always been a clean, beautiful and fun place. But now -- it's even better. The menu has expanded. Prices are reasonable, especially considering the endless tasty chips and salsa, attractive glasses of water, the VIEW and cheerful service. The food is great. My guest, newly arrived from Italy, had her first-ever Marguerita. Loved it! read more

I really enjoy coming to this location especially when I am served by Valeria or Rafael. This past Sunday I was served by them and my entire party was so impressed by the excellent customer service provided and by the attention to detail. Our food was hot and delicious and everyone enjoyed their plates. I will definitely be recommending to my friends and will recommend that they request Valeria or Rafael! 10 out of 10 customer service! They are awesome! read more

Great photos! Good atmosphere and perfect place to go with your significant other. Super nice guy took our photos!

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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Took them an hour to give us our food. Shoutout to the one waiter who got us after waiting 30 minutes to get service

What a great experience! We had an amazing time and meal. The service was extremely professional.

The service was ABSOLUTELY SLOW!!! The Food was DRY!!! I been coming to this place for 14 yrs and it's always been the same but, somewhat worse! Go somewhere else. This place is worse & worse read more

This team is fantastic and affordable! We love it! Perfect girls night! Everything is always done right and if it's not.... They will make it right! read more

Great food & great vibes & got great pics from LYNN ! The drinks were priced perfect Ghost pepper wings are super hottt & perfect size cup of beer for 6$ read more

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

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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You MUST come to El Torito. I came with my situationship on Sunday for the buffet. The food was AMAZING. Our server, Maribel, was FANTASTIC, she was so kind and receptive. They topped it off by giving us a table with a view of the ocean. The mood and ambiance was AMAZING read more

I've been to El Torito a few times before and always have a good time. Went for brunch this time and had a really good experience. The food was good and our waitress Maribel was awesome. She made sure we were taken care of and definitely made the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back for the brunch again. read more

Every time i come here it never disappoints. Every time we come here, especially for brunch we'd like to sit with our server Maribel and let's not get started with the best bartender EZ. This place never disappoints and so happy they finally brought Brunch here. Food here is excellent and run so well run by Manager Eli. She always acknowledges and treats us so well when we come that's why we continue coming here and will continue coming here. The staff here is Excellent read more

I absolutely love this location. If the breath taking view of the boats going by the Sunday brunch and Taco Tuesday. The service is great. Izzy at the bartender is my fav. His service is consistent and on point. The get busy because of all the reasons above yet they still stay on top of things. A great choice to enjoy scenery and decent food. read more

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