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    El Torito

    3.9 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Tri-tip with au jus
    Rochelle M.

    The El Torito AYCE Easter Brunch sounded like a great idea when we planned it. We attended the sunrise service at church so the timing for breakfast/early brunch at 8am was perfect. Although we were seated immediately when we arrived at 8:15am, it was obvious that they were not fully set-up. The cold seafood, soup, salad, dessert and breakfast were ready, but we weren't really interested in those. We waited for the carving section to be ready and the warm meat dishes to come out. The taco section took the longest, fully setting up almost at the end of our time there. Our server Jose was fantastic -- attentive and courteous. He came around often to refill drinks, clear dirty plates and ask how everything was going. The highlights for us were the tacos (al pastor and carnitas), tri-tip, birria, Chile Colorado, flan and plantains. We both loved the cilantro pepita sauce -- it was perfect on almost everything! A couple lowlights -- the churros were stale and although the tri-tip was flavorful it was a bit hard to eat since it wasn't cut against the grain. Needless to say, we were quite full when we were done. AYCE brunch happens every weekend. If we do return, we will reserve for mid-morning to avoid waiting for full-set-up. Parking is very easy in the large lot.

    Jocelyn M.

    I had a great experience at this restaurant! Mario, the bartender, was absolutely excellent. He was very attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. His service really made our experience even better. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend!

    Papas rancheras
    Joshua O.

    I ate here yesterday afternoon, the reservation was at 11 am. Mexican music plays through the speakers. Windows were a third of the size of the room I think. I ate a bunch of food. Papas rancheras were delicious because it was seasoned pretty well. I don't think I've had the machaca casera before yesterday. There are at least 7 TVs showing sports games. I loved the pozole which was at the soup station. You could add chili flakes to make it spicier or add onions or other toppings or ingredients. I got one taco from the taco station. The woman that worked there asked me what I wanted because I didn't tell her at first. I was deciding among chicken or carnitas or asada if I remember the options correctly. It was pretty good, I added cheese, onion, lettuce. The chicken was tender and juicy. The taco station was my favorite station. The waitress that served us was so attentive and polite. She asked us how we were doing every 10 or 15 minutes. She got us refills for our drinks, water and napkins.

    Melodie M.

    El toritos is always amazing! Their happy hour menu, Never disappointed me not once! It's good that all of their locations are very consistent in service, food and drinks. I loved the layout at this location. They have outside seating as well if you would like to people watch. Their cantina is very spacious and intimate. Plenty of seating at the bar as well. I will forever love el toritos. If I'm around thjs location again, I will definitely come back during happy hour.

    Salmon Veracruz
    Bonnie G.

    Food is always decent here . They get substitutions right and i never have to send anything back . The shrimp bacon was a bit overdone and service can be sketchy they don't staff enough people . It's not the servers fault .

    A Margarita flight
    Veronica R.

    Came to El Torito in Northridge with a few friends for happy hour, and it ended up being a really good deal. The drinks were strong and tasty -- not watered down at all. Happy hour has good food and drink specials starting at $4, including draft beers, well drinks, and their signature margaritas. For food, there are options like $4 street corn and queso dip, up to about $8 for beef birria tacos and carne asada fries. I ordered a drink flight, carne asada fries, and a tamale and my total was around $47, which felt very reasonable for everything I got. The appetizers were inexpensive and hit the spot. Overall, the food was decent, but the real star here is the value during happy hour. If you're looking for a chill spot to grab affordable drinks and snacks with friends, the happy hour at this El Torito is definitely worth it.

    Emily D.

    We came here to celebrate my brother's birthday, and Sherie made the entire experience unforgettable. From the moment she introduced herself as our server, she greeted us with a genuine smile and such a warm, welcoming energy. Throughout the meal, she was attentive, constantly checking in on us, refilling our drinks before we even had to ask, and making sure everything was perfect. What truly stood out, though, was her attitude. Sherie made us feel like family. She seemed genuinely happy to be there and happy to serve others, and that kind of hospitality is rare these days. Her positive energy, kindness, and professionalism elevated our entire dining Thank you, Sherie, for helping make my brother's birthday so special. We will definitely be back!

    Sweet Corn
    Max K.

    The best time to go to El Torito is right now. Been going for years but now feels like one of the best dining experiences you can have for a good price. Shootout to Jose and Eduardo! Great staff

    Chips and salsa!
    Pat S.

    If you haven't been here lately, it's time to give it a try. The new and improved El Torito is 3/4 restaurant and 1/4 sports bar with more than a few strategically placed flat screen TVs. My husband and I watched opening night of the Dodger's game and what fun! Happy hour is now daily from 3 pm - 9 pm! Margaritas start at $8, wings for $10 (small but you get 9), Mexican Caesar salad for $5. As always, chips and salsa are free. And our waitress, Kat, and the manager, Moises, kept them coming. There are new, on trend offerings on the menu such as beef birria tacos and ribeye tacos. My husband had ribeye tacos and liked them but didn't love them (not enough meat). I had my usual shrimp fajitas and enjoyed them.

    Me n the wife.

    Me n the wife. Came in for happy hour every day. But it turns out this El Torito does not have happy hour everyday as listed on Yelp!. The food is great at most but at this one the food was ok. But we still like El Torito. Communication needs updating about Menu. And staff should communicate changes to their guest.

    Grilled chicken tostada salad
    Victoria O.

    Great food and service! The food is always fresh and tasty. If you're lucky you will get to be served by Mario. He is attentive and always makes sure we have what we need. Try the grilled tostada salad it's so good!

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    2 months ago

    Juan gave excellent service and was so kind !!!!! Will come again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    2 months ago

    Maria was very friendly and helpful with the new menu. Service was great will be back soon.

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    2 months ago

    Maria's service was amazing. She is very attentive and friendly. Will definitely be coming back in hopes that she is my server. 10/10

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    4 months ago

    Amazing food super delicious. Our server was amazing. Mario was attentive and kind to us.

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    2 months ago

    Food and service was amazing. Juan took good care of us and kept our mimosas coming. Great service!!

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    5 months ago

    The food and service was very comforting he was very professional and I highly recommend coming here thank you Mario you were fantastic

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    2 months ago

    Mario is the best server! He was super attentive, had great recommendations, and makes yummy margaritas!

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    6 months ago

    Sherry was so great and attentive and had the most friendly energy :) the food was really good also

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    5 months ago

    Mario makes this place worth coming back to for drinks and good food! Always bringing good vibes and family friendly!

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    Great service! Evaristo & Diana were awesome! Would recommend for taco tuesdays. Try the beef and chicken.

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    Ask the Community - El Torito

    Hiow much is the Sunday brunch with the bottomless mimosas?

    $35.00

    What does bottomless mimosas cost for Sundays?

    It comes included with the all you can eat brunch. It's about $30 bucks

    Does the restaurant have any type of music? Live or anything?

    It doesn't

    How much is Sundays brunch at this Northridge location and what time is brunch?

    It's about $30 per person as of 2022

    Are they accommodating dine-in/outdoor seating right now?

    Yes! Very nice extended patio☀️

    Is Saturday and Sunday still all you can eat brunch?

    Hi Rudy!!! On Saturday we have a brand new delicious breakfast menu. Prices vary depending on what you order and on Sunday we continue to have our famous Sunday brunch that is all you can eat and champagne is included. My name is Jose and my email… 

    Does the restaurant serve mimosas on Sunday brunch?

    Heck yeah, and they keep them coming!

    What time is happy hour?

    3 PM to 11. Bar area only

    Is the food gluten free?

    You might be able to get something like fajitas and just get corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas and no rice (sub w/ extra beans or veggies). You would still need to confirm all seasonings and ingredients are gluten free.

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    I went to a Jewish memorial last weekend in Los Angeles. They had Brent's catering because Ira was…read morefrom Northridge. 8/5 was my Bestie Sis Dad's death anniversary and Chuck loved Brent's too. So it seemed fitting to honor both of them and it satisfied my craving. The catered memorial looked great but it was difficult to make a proper plate. I always crave matzo ball soup. Luckily I had my fan to help cool off my soup. I did add a little salt and pepper. Other than that it was total comfort. $15 We shared a club sandwich and got French fries instead. All the condiments, Russian dressing, ranch come in prepackaged little containers. Ranch tasted fresh and homemade. I used a little of the Russian dressing. Is that a Brent's thing? $22 + $3 for French fries. I wanted a little sweet and got the blueberry cheesecake. That was the best cheesecake ever. Actual blueberries inside the cheesecake. So creamy and delicious. $11 Pickles are always my favorite. I got bagel chips with my matzo ball soup. I ordered corned beef and cabbage for my 99 year old mom. She said she didn't like the cabbage, no taste. She's 99 ‍ It's been a while since I was there. It feels the same. Booths and tables. Same decor. Our server Laura was super sweet and patient. Helpful in our decision making. Ricardo cracked me up because he brought a small soup container for my friend's cabbage soup. She was a little perturbed it was too small. Ricardo insisted it would fit and it did PERFECTLY.

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