Thank you to Antonio for his excellent customer service. Very nice and respectful. Checked on us multiple times to make sure we were okay and asked if we needed anything else. read more

Juan Oliver is amazing we went for a Sunday brunch for a birthday and he gave the best service he is so friendly and enjoys is job made it a special day one of the best bartender I have ever had he has the best customer service respect that you don't find so often will definitely come back because of him. read more

Isaac at El Torito was a very attentive server and great service, prices and a fun Happy Hour margarita flight rounded out a great meal!

The portions on entrees are massive. It took everything I had to finish the food. I also enjoyed the Sunday brunch so that I can try a bit of everything. When they are busy, it is hard to get a hold of any of the staff. They also don't tell you everything you need to know like what to do if you want to partake in Taco Tuesday. I didn't know that it's just for a certain part of the restaurant, not everyone. Staff also didn't inform my party that Happy Hour is just at the bar, not the rest of the restaurant read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

The service was good. It took a very long time for our food to arrive and we were the first ones there. I didn't mind tho. The food was horrible. I'm Mexican so I might be too Mexican for this place. I ordered birria tacos and my husband ordered enchiladas. My food was super salty and did not taste good this includes; birria tacos and rice. The consome was just oil. I tried my husband's enchiladas and it tasted a little better than birria tacos, I ended up trading plates with him since I need to at least eat something. The rice was still salty. The Jamaica drink didn't even taste like Jamaica, but it was the only thing good (below average). Overall I would not come here again. I am glad I gave it a try though because I have been eyeing it for a while. read more

Ugh I would have given El Torito five stars because the ambiance, food and server were outstanding. The low score is due to what was observed at the bar. Bartender mixing drink for an employee in a paper cup. He hands paper cup to employee, she takes a sip and hands it back to tender. Tender adds more alcohol, takes a straw for a taste, then he proceeds to pour contents of paper cup into shaker, (remember employee took a prior sip) then pours in paper cup. Employee takes a sip, gives thumbs up and goes out the side back door. It's my opinion that it's not good practice to have anyone taste test from a paper cup or any cup then return to bartender to add more alcohol and use shaker after a taste test. Disgusting! I don't know what protocol is but drinking adult beverages on one's break is questionable. And yes, she was observed drinking, eating and then coming back for her duties. It's Happy Hour. read more

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Came here for lunch buffet on a Monday and it was not busy at all. You can order a la carte as usual or do the buffet. Lunch buffet is $20 Mon-Fri, beverages are not included. It is mainly a taco/salad bar. Not a big selection of food. The taco bar includes freshly made tortillas and choice of chicken, beef, pork meats. You then dress it up yourself with beans, rice, chopped vegetables, and salsa. They also have chicken and vegetable soup, cheese enchiladas, melons, and 2 dessert options (flan and arroz con Leche). The food quality was pretty good overall, but salty. They bring fresh chips and salsa to your table. Clean, large restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of parking. Service was fine, dirty plate were cleared pretty quickly. Overall, it's good value and worth a visit to get your taco fix read more

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We wanted to go somewhere for brunch after Palm Sunday service. Even though we hadn't eaten at El Torito for a long time, it was close. The restaurant was bustling when we got there. No parking near the restaurant, but lots in the shopping center. It took a while before the hostess showed up and the server missed us being seated. Once I told her and asked for water, she was very attentive the rest of our meal. Our mimosa glasses were constantly filled. She brought us a plate of cinnamon pancakes. The brunch buffet was an incredible array of food. We visited one table and had a couple desserts. We tried as much dishes as we could pile onto our plates. Too much food for us to eat in one visit. We will have to go back to try the other buffet options. read more

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I love coming here for happy hour!! Great appetizer and drink deals. The sangria was a standout - definitely go for happy hour, but make sure to sit in the bar area to order off the happy hour menu! Great vibes, fantastic staff and service, nice ambiance, and good parking options! read more

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Tried the pasilla chile rellenos for the first time and it's almost like the Japanese beef stuffed pepper but a fried version of it I ordered takeout, which was pretty quick at 5pm on a Tuesday read more

We came here Saturday morning and had an amazing experience. The service was excellent, and our server Sandy was really nice, friendly, helpful, and had so much patience with us. She truly made the whole experience even better. This is a Mexican restaurant with a brunch buffet, and it honestly surprised me because I thought the brunch was Sundays only. I originally came just wanting pancakes, but the buffet completely exceeded my expectations. They had birria, rice, refried beans, tortillas, enchiladas, Sweet Corn Tomalito, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, an omelette bar, and so much more. They even had conchas, and everything tasted fresh. For drinks, they had fresh orange juice, apple juice, jicama, along with self serve hot chocolate, coffee, and water. They also had a chocolate fondue fountain with fruit, and this wasn't even Sunday brunch. The inside was very nice and welcoming. Overall, everything was great, especially the service. Sandy was amazing. If you haven't tried it yet, definitely give it a try. We'll absolutely be back. read more

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El Torito is one of my favorite Mexican-American restaurants. The customer service was great and our waitress was very kind and attentive throughout the meal. The food was delicious -- I ordered the fajitas, which come with tortillas, rice, and beans. The portions were generous and could easily serve 2 people. The tamalito is my favorite item on the menu and definitely a must-try. Good food, good prices, and a great atmosphere with a bar as well. Will definitely keep coming back! read more

I always have a great experience whenever I patron this location. Stop in and see for yourself! This review is more in reference to the bar experience. I'm one of those that prefers to socialize, so often times as of late, I choose to sit at the bar with no issues whatsoever. Every bartender here is great, but Juan, in particular is exceptional. From his many years of expertise in crafting the perfect libatIon, whether it's on the menu or not, to his magnetic personality and smile, if ever you're having a bad day, come see Juan and he will fix it right up for you! He's great at reading the room and catering each patron's experience accordingly. He loves what he does, and it's clearly evident with every interaction he engages in with everyone. In addition, Juan's energy is always positive and not only is that rare, but very much welcomed especially on a consistent basis. Happy hour is every day from 3 to 9, however, I believe Juan works earlier in the day for the most part. Sit at the bar and he will make you feel right at home. And let him know that Jeanie sent you. read more

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Sergio is a awesome waiter He deserves 5 stars by himself, super friendly, great service making sure that you got everything you need plus the macho combo looked better and bigger in person than the actual picture. Usually, it's actually the other way around. The margaritas, and great house beer, IPA I haven't been there for quite some time, but I moved there nearby now so I have to go there much more often now i'll definitely ask Sergio if I can read more

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Birthday brunch, illemda is an amazing server, i turned 31 and they sang me happy birthday and brought me bottomless mimosas, i come here all the time, the menudo here for brunch is great and their happy hour is a deal to steal. If youre in the bay area it is insane to not take advantage of it for the rewards program. Every time we come here the bartenders are nice and attentive. I. Dont normally sit outside but it was warm because of the heaters and the servers were amazing read more

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We had a great lunch at El Torito in Milpitas today. Our server, Jaquelin, was fantastic. She was energetic, happy, and incredibly attentive throughout the whole meal. She checked in on us several times, made sure everything was right, and you could tell she genuinely cared that we had a good experience. The atmosphere really added to the experience. The restaurant has that classic, authentic Mexican restaurant feel. Warm, lively, and full of character. It felt welcoming the moment we walked in, and it made the lunch feel a little more special than your average casual stop. Great service like that really makes a difference. Jaquelin made the whole lunch feel welcoming and easy. Definitely coming back. read more

El Torito - Drinks for lunch! - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

I've now been their twice for Sunday brunch and it never disappoints. They have a great spread of breakfast and lunch food, plus the sweets are endless. I recommend having the mimosas with the brunch for extra fun. The staffs as very receptive. We went as they opened so it was quite, but started picking up as soon as we sat down. This was great because we had first pick of all the fresh food. I'll be back in a few weeks. read more

Came here recently to meet up with a co-worker. El Torito has always been a popular place amongst coworkers for businesses in the area. Apparently, their lunch time Buffet is a popular option. However, on this most recent visit, we ordered from the menu. Everything comes as very large portions, so be prepared to take home enough for maybe another meal or plan to share with someone. Service is good. Food is good with nice presentation, but nothing spectacular. I would have preferred the carne asada burrito to be a bit less spicy for it to be more palatable. I definitely prefer the more authentic hole-in-the-wall local taquerias. read more

El Torito - Taco Salad is soooooo huuuge! - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Thank you El Torito- good food and drinks for a Sunday Happy Hour! Garcias to ANNA for her fun and friendly service. She recommended the Cadillac Margarita so we ordered 2 which paired perfectly with their chips and salsa. That shot of Grand Marnier hits the spot - ANNA knows what she's talking about. Ask her for a recommendation!! read more

El Torito - Cadillac Margaritas!! Empty cuz they were so good!! - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

So it was an impromptu dinner take out night. I am a vegetarian so when I went there they suggested spinach enchiladas which was amazing. My husband had a client meet that afternoon so he just went for some nachos and dip. Overall food was hot and fresh. Everything was packed so well that it was easy to eat even in car lol. Even on a Thu night the place was buzzing. So many people at the bar and the restaurant was also almost half full. I have been here before and find it very convenient and comforting. Vibes are just perfect for a date night. Also food is so delish and fresh. Also servers are quick and efficient and knowledgeable. I had a fun time having food from here. read more

El Torito - SPINACH ENCHILADAS - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

El Torito is a staple. We decided to come here on a Tuesday because I needed to pick up somethings at Safeway. The parking is decent because it's in a big center. Just walk a little bit. I really liked the adobe/mission style building. I mean they're the same across the bay, but it's still cool. We ended up sitting at the bar. It was crowded. We ordered a salad and some happy hour stuff. The tacos and salad were hella good! The food never disappoints. The only issue I have was the service time, the service when we got it was GREAT. I wasn't too upset with the people serving, just the help the bartender needed. He was alone at the bar and it was hella busy. They just left him to fend for himself. Honestly, if they had another person helping him I think it would benefit greatly. Other than that, it was a good experience. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Came here recently for the all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet and overall, it was just okay. The food wasn't bad, but nothing really stood out. There's a good variety with a taco bar, traditional Mexican dishes, and some dessert options, so there's definitely something for everyone. It just didn't wow me for the price. The staff was very friendly and attentive, which I appreciated and probably the highlight of the visit. The restaurant itself feels a bit old, and unfortunately it also came off slightly dirty in some areas, which took away from the experience. Overall, it's not a bad spot, but I don't think the Sunday brunch buffet is worth the price. read more

Happy hour is great here. Birria taco, carne asada fries, elote corn are all good. The wings in new to the menu and though it says habanero or ghost pepper they weren't spicy. Margarita flights are great. Service is okay. And make sure you sit near the bar area to avail of the happy hour which is from 3-9p. This is a great place to watch a sports game. read more

Came here for Friday family dinner night and noticed their limited time only sign where Kids eat free with a purchase of adult entree. Great deal. Fajita salad is usually my go-to with chicken, but their combination chile relleno was cooked well with the beef barbacoa. They always have random specials I remember earlier in the year it was buy 1 fajita dinner for $10 and get the 2nd one free so you can't beat that. Service is almost always great, but when it's super busy it is what it is with demand. Come see Angel he is my favorite server here! read more

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Very good food and excellent service! Anna was friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience even better. The food was delicious. We'll definitely be back! read more

We enjoyed the atmosphere, the music, and the sports playing upon coming in and being seated. The chips and salsa were fantastic (my gf loved the salsa a lot!). We ordered the margarita flight, which I loved (gf loved the lemon lime flavored one). We then waited quite sometime for our food. We ordered the mahi mahi tacos, the carne asada fries, mexican street corn, and the taco salad. When it all finally had come, the Mahi Mahi tacos and mexican street corn were both delicious (my gf was expecting the spicy mayo sauce on the corn which disappointed her). The taco salad turned out well from my perspective, yet gf didn't like that the taco shell wasn't a flour tortilla shell. Lastly, the carne asada fries were lukewarm and I have a feeling it was because the servers wanted to get everything out at once. Next time, we will be sure to not overwhelm the servers and kitchen with foods with different cook times, and the 4 is mainly because of the lukewarm fries from my end, beyond giving feedback on the experience from my significant other. Overall, great prices, great experience, and we will be back again to try it some more. read more

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We came here before the game at the Levis stadium. We were seated pretty quickly. They have many booths and seating area next to the bar. Our waiter was Juan. He is very knowledgeable, fast and friendly. We were sat with complimentary chips and salsa. I had the Cadillac margarita and my husband had the house margarita. Both were so good! We had the appetizer platter which was super tasty! We got pretty full with that so we shared Birria tacos that were very delicious. We can't wait to come back! read more

El Torito - Appetizer GRANDE FIESTA PLATTER - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

I was highly disappointed with the amount of time it took for my food to come out I waited two and a half hours. I understand it was mother's Day however it did not live up to our expectations. The waitress have too many tables assigned and she was very forgetful. I do not recommend you go there read more

Great happy hour from 3pm-9pm every day! Food is delicious and prices are great. Staff is very friendly too. Lots of TVs to watch sports read more

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What could improve? Food could improve a lot, more service staff so they aren't running in circles, cleanliness of the place. Totally skippable. Not what it used to be. read more

Breakfast buffet onSaturday for $25 and on Sunday it's $35 I believe. Lots of good stuff, only difference between Saturday and Sunday is that Sunday has more seafood. Inside is spacious too! read more

Had a very fun dinner here! I loved the Mexican caesar salad with chicken, and the portion sizes were huge, especially after the appetizer of unlimited tortilla chips. The restaurant was very spacious inside and decorated quite nicely with lights for the holidays, and our server was super friendly and quick! read more

El Torito - Mexican caesar salad with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

Sunday Brunch with lots of options! They have a variety of stations- seafood, soup, hot entrees, salad, taco, dessert, omelettes made to order, bottomless beverages and kid items too. My favorite was the corn bread, scrambled machaca and eggs and flan! Good service but be prepared to wait a little because it was busy. It was also loud with lots of celebrations happening. The brunch itself is pretty pricey. Not sure if I would come back but a fun place if you have a big party to feed. read more

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Great happy hour!!! Flautas are my fave. Happy hour until 9pm. Jackie delivered great customer service!!! It made all the difference! It was a Thursday night nice chill vibes. They do reservations. read more

I was born on Mother's Day. We went for a meal for my birthday. We arrived at the restaurant at 1:45 and th Mother's Day buffet went until 2 pm according to the LARGE banner outside the restaurant. We ordered drinks and asked if we could order off the regular menu, the survey told us that not until 2 pm, then were we got our drinks, I tried to order chips and salsa and I was told they weren't ready and I couldn't order off the menu until 2:30 pm. We eventually ordered door dash from the restaurant. The app said it was "likely ready" at 2:52 pm. It was not ready. We left the restaurant at 3:10 pm without being able to order food at our table (not even chips and salsa) and our door dash order was also not ready for us. They did not tell us we could only have the Buffett when we sat us. The hostess was the General Manager the Manager was the host and the server was a liar. Happy Mother's Day Birthday to me!!! Congratulations on giving me the worst Birthday dining experience in 46 years!!! Edit: I tried to call the customer service number and it tried to sell me internet and cable service on a loop. read more

Love this place. We went on Monday and so quiet. Customer service is good with Margarita Monday only $2.99. We have been here when we dated and now our daughter turned 16. Food, service and ambiance are great. We would highly recommend this place for everyone. Thank you for great service. read more

Another 5 star lunch! Gosh I love this place. As always, immediate and friendly greeting at a well maintained and clean bar. I orders the jalapeño cucumber margarita--yum yum and YUM!!! I had to indulge on that margarita for a sec, then on to the table side FRESH guacamole. Wow wow and WOW! I literally could have just gone with a liquid lunch as that margarita was FIRE! But alas, my inner fatty wanted more, much more. I ordered the create your own with the cheese enchiladas. So, they also have these amazing corn cakes. They are sweet and delicious, and they are alongside of beans, rice and those phenomenal enchiladas. A girl could get really off her diet in a place like this.... Highly recommended. Bomb service, excellent quality food, stellar service and super clean venue! What's not ton read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

We had our Taco Tuesday here and surprisingly this place is a happy and cheerful restaurant. We had Tacos obviously mainly bcuz we're craving for it and it's Tuesday so the price and drinks are affordable. I had the pinacolada and it was so refreshingly good. The tacos are bit dry and not hot. The chips and salsa were great compared to the other Mexican Restaurants we've been to. Our server, Ana Mari did an outstanding job on tending to us. She's attentive and always polite to occasionally check on us. One jewel to be treasured to have especially when there's a crowd to watch on. I really appreciate Ana Mari and hoping to see her again soon. We will be back again. read more

A must try! Great food and drinks every time! Antonio was fantastic each time and gave great recommendations! Had a great time and will be back again! Muchas gracias Antonio! read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California

Antonio was the best ever! This is our second time visiting and he's been great both times that he's helped us. Come visit him!! Gracias Antonio! See you next time :) read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Milpitas, California