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    4.1 (1.9k reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Margarita flight
    Jessica W.

    FYI THEY charge for salsa now. Food and margs are good. I ordered the cheese enchilada and relleno plate and it was pretty good. They give you chips and beans so it's kind of strange getting more beans when the food comes. The service was super slow and I felt like a red headed step child. The ambiance was cool. Looks like they were setting up for a wedding or something but it was fine. The bar looked happening but we had the kids

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    Rochelle W.

    I came back here because I received a free appetizer. The email said something like we miss you but now I realized why I don't come here

    Ryan S.

    Every once in a while I wonder why I don't eat at El Torito more often, and then I come back and remember exactly why I've been a fan for so long. The food is consistently delicious, but if I'm being honest, I'm just as excited for the chips and salsa, although it's way too easy for me to fill up before the main course arrives. The team at this Ontario location always does an excellent job of making you feel welcome and well taken care of throughout the meal. Another thing I appreciate is that it's usually easy to get a table, even when other nearby restaurants have long waits. It's become one of those dependable spots where I know I can count on a great meal and great service every time.

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    Joseph O.

    Guys check this. Place out . El Torito is the place to be in Ontario. It's not what you think this place is the VIBE . From the speedy service the upbeat staff and the man in charge Javier for making it all look so easy and welcoming. FRIENDS +DRINKS+ WORLD CUP = AMAZING MEMORIES

    Peter J.

    First time at El Torito and honestly... it surprised me in a good way. Came here with a group of coworkers and friends and ended up spending most of the night at the bar. The vibe was actually pretty fun. They had a live DJ and a dance floor, which turned it into more of a nightlife spot than I expected. The crowd was interesting too. You had people in their 20s all the way up to their 50s, but everyone was just minding their own business and enjoying themselves. No weird vibes, no drama. Music was decent. A mix of rap, oldies, and Latin music. Nothing crazy, but enough to keep the vibe going. Food held its own. Chips and salsa paired perfectly with drinks. We ordered tacos and sopes to share and they were pretty solid. Not life changing, but definitely did the job for a night out. Shoutout to our server Rosa. She did a great job taking care of our group and made sure everything was going smoothly the whole time. Definitely appreciated, especially with a bigger party. Now here is where it lost some points. The Mexican candy shots. Way too sweet & sour and barely any alcohol for $13 a shot. I ordered 10 thinking it would kick the night up a notch... yeah, not really. Dropping $130 on what tasted more like juice than a proper shot kind of killed the mood at the end. Overall, fun spot with good vibes, decent food, and a lively crowd.

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    Francisco G.

    First and foremost the service was amazing by Maria A. She was always checking on our table. The food was delicious and a lot to choose from!! Unlimited mimosas!!! That was my favorite part!! The ambiance was amazing with the mariachi!!!

    Sunday buffet
    Vonnie R.

    The buffet has a lot of variety. Tacos station, menudo, breakfast items and some seafood. The waffle and crape station. Along with other desserts Kids and adult can enjoy. Plus ending the buffet with a flan or waffle is the best.

    Sy M.

    Love El Torito's brunch! My family comes here often for holidays because the food selection is great and it saves us from cooking. This time, my friends and I celebrated Galentine's here and it was perfect. Booking through inKind/OpenTable was super easy, even when I had to update the reservation last minute. Our server was fantastic and the food was phenomenal as always. Highly recommend for big groups--10/10 for service and food!

    Mango margarita
    Chris P.

    I'm not a big fan of chain restaurants, but this location holds a special memory for me. This restaurant's hosts a Mother's Day buffet that my mother absolutely enjoyed. The food was tasty and the service great. So, it's been some time since I have been to this particular El Torito, but the memories were still vibrant in my mind and even more so since my mother"s passing. We were there celebrating my sister's graduating from college. We were promptly greeted at the door and shown to our table with little delay. The restaurant has an old-style Mexican decor of large chairs and lights that have the representation of candles. The server was prompt but a bit stiff and mechanical. All-in-all the server did an okay job. I had the combo platter: cheese enchilada, crispy chicken flautas, chicken tamale, beans and rice, and it comes with signature sweet corn cake. But let me start with the chips and salsa. For me, the meal begins with testing how tasty and good the chips and salsa are. The salsa was closer to a Pico de gallo and watery. The salsa that came with the meal was sweet, the sweetest salsa I have ever had in my life. I had a small bowl of tortilla soup. I use to make this soup and do not recall potatoes in the mix , and I served it hot not just barely hot/warm. The food was presented as "hot", but the food itself was barely warm. It was sad to feel the nostalgia slip away as a sampled the chicken flautas. They are not sweet, but the crispy flautas were acceptable, but I asked for jalapeños to have some spice and heat to the meal, the cheese enchilada was decent and, much to my surprise, hot. Somehow, they managed to find the oldest corn tortilla and was hard on the edges and difficult to chew to make the enchilada. Now, I'm a cheap drink and rarely have alcohol when I go to dine unless someone else is driving, but the mango margarita was mild, tasted like mango and absolutely devoid of alcohol - keep in mind that it says a lot from someone who cannot get past one drink without feeling sleepy. El Torito has lost that family, cultural style connection that I so Fondly remember them for. The spicy favorable food that was always better than chain style food, but tonight, I had a Luke warm sweet meal, and skip the sweet corn cake that is served as a lump of sugar cake. I left disappointed and very, very sober.

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    Sarah S.

    We had a great baby shower here. The buffet was exceptional. The food is delicious and well organized with staff that is on top of all the refills and assistance needed. Maria was in charge of our party and she was fantastic. She got us everything we needed and met all our requests. She was the angel of our event! The event was 3 hours which was perfect for 1.5 hr buffet and then games and visiting with friends and family.

    Amazing place. Great food. Can't beat the mimosas. Great service. The churro pancakes are bomb as fuck. Have been coming here for years.

    The food met my expectation! I got the two item combo, chile relleno and barbacoa enchilada. The barbacoa was so damn good! We also received excellent service, thank you Javier! We will definitely be back next time me and my friends wants to meet up for dinner.

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    Milvia was great very nice and attentive toward our table great service will definitely come back.

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    Had such a great day at el Torito the food was great and our server milvia was amazing she is truly the best !!!!

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    Thanks for your service Rosa C. Good food and good game. Having Sunday Brunch with some friends

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    Came in for lunch Brit at the bar was fantastic, great service and nice cold beer. Chicken protein bowl was delicious

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    Karina was amazing! Best service ever! El torito has been our brunch spot for years. Every birthday, it's tradition!

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    What is the price for the all you can eat and bottomless mimosa?

    35.00

    What time is their buffet lunch?

    I can't remember time it starts want to say 10 but it's till 2 pm you can call make reservations there as well

    How much is Sunday Brunch?

    $36 Adults $12 Children (2-11) As of 5/18/24

    Is there a weekday lunch buffet?

    They do have a lunch menu but no buffet.

    How much is Sunday Brunch now, per person?

    $28 for adults and $10 for kids. But they do have $7 bottomless bloody Mary's and mimosas !

    How much is the Sunday Brunch for an adult?

    Sunday brunch...what do they have?

    They have so many items. Eggs. Sausage. Beans. Rice. Enchiladas. Chilaquiles. Meat dishes. Taco bar. Omelette bar. Menudo. Posole. Salad bar. Fruit. Dessert bar. Waffle bar. There's a ton. Plus beverages and unlimited mimosas.

    Does this place have endless mimosas on Saturday's and Sundays?

    Sunday's

    What's the cost of brunch? Adult? Child? Is 2 year old free?

    Hello the lunch was about 14.99 I don't know about the kids

    Hi, is there dancing there on Saturday nights?

    I'm sure the bar area wouldn't mind you dancing but no "Saturday Dance Nights" that I know of. Of course there is happy hour everyday from 3pm-close ;)

    What do they do for someone's birthday?

    They will sing to you and I believe they bring a dessert out too. For large groups you would have to go through their reservation center to set it up.

    Happy Hour? What does it include?

    Brunch buffet includes endless mimosas

    Is there a dj for Taco Tuesday?

    Yes

    Do you still offer the buffet Mon - Fri at lunch time?

    Yes

    Sandy O, do you have music & dancing on Thursdays?

    Hi Tom, Our Happy Hour is from 3pm to 9pm! We hope to see you soon.

    Do they have karaoke? If so what days and hours?

    As far as I know they don't have Karaoke. But they have DJ Tuesday and I believe Friday and Saturday as well. I only go for lunch because is sol close to my office and Tuesday evening for Taco Tuesday and DJ.

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    Catering service
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    This was my first time ever coming to this place in Ontario, and I didn't know they had a location…read morein Norco. It was a Sunday when we got here, and the line was out the door. It did move pretty fast than expected and service was quick. While my husband and I were waiting, we were reviewing the menu. They had a lot of good choices that definitely sounded good for Sunday breakfast, and eventually I settled on the corned beef hash plate with potato's and fruit instead of eggs. My husband saw the chalkboard menu and chose the kalbi short ribs with fried rice and Mac salad. We also added French toast On the side to share. After placing our order, they let us know what seat number we were seated at and went outside to our table. The outdoor patio was very nice, open spaced and shaded well enough that the sun wasn't reaching us. The seats were comfortable enough and the table space was generous for a party of 4 (I know they had tables for 6 and combined tables for larger parties). When our food was brought out and we began to eat, the food had a lot of flavor. I did pick off my husband's plate and have to say everything he had was very good. I have no complaints about the taste or presentation of the food we got, and would definitely check it out again to try something else.

    I stopped by this small, local brunch-style café across from Costco and near Ontario Mills. The…read morecafé has a fun island vibe with Hawaiian-inspired breakfast dishes, island music playing in the background, and a cozy, country-style aesthetic. The staff was really nice, and even though the place was busy and clearly popular, my food came out surprisingly quickly. I ordered the strawberry matcha, which was probably my least favorite part of the meal. The matcha itself wasn't very strong, and I didn't get much strawberry flavor either. When I saw another strawberry matcha come out, it actually looked different from mine, so I'm not sure if that one had extra strawberry added. Mine definitely wasn't on the sweet side, so I asked if they could make it sweeter, and they added what tasted like vanilla. It was okay, but definitely not my favorite matcha. For food, I ordered the Katsu Chicken Loco Moco, and this was much better. The gravy was absolutely delicious, the eggs were cooked perfectly, and the chicken was nice and crispy. The fried rice was okay but rounded out the dish well. One thing I thought was especially thoughtful was that they brought out a carafe of water even though I was dining by myself. They also serve the utensils and napkins in a little basket, which was a cute touch and added to the overall experience. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere, the friendly service, and the Loco Moco. The matcha could definitely use some improvement, but I'd still give this place 4 stars and would be open to coming back to try some of their other Hawaiian-inspired breakfast dishes

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