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    El Torito

    3.7 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    EL TORITO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Marc anthony g.

    Service and new pleasant waiters. We went yesterday drinks came at the same time the food waitress Annette came to our table only twice we had to get an extra plate from another table my friend wanted another Cadillac and the waitress never came we. Had to ask 3 times to. Give us more chips is just service was very nada hopefully when we go back we don't get the same experience

    Yummy brunch with amazing view
    Jennifer C.

    I've been coming to this location for a long time and it's just the best place for Sunday brunch! Bottomless mimosas and ocean views are really all I could ask for...and then there's the FOOD Tacos, breakfast foods, fruit, pastries, desserts...I always leave Sunday brunch completely stuffed. Service is always good, and my mimosa is always full!

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    Mike B.

    Historical reference... hadn't visited this locale for years. Like pre-pandemic type years... That said, it was a darn good experience! Visited with the wifey, son-in-law, one of my granddaughters and one of my grandsons while my daughter attended a company function at Kinkades. Service was spot on... very attentive and uber friendly. Patronage was mid level but the weather may have played a huge role in that regard. Food was very tasty as I got the rib eye tacos. Speaking of which, while very tasty, their price was a tad high given the amount of "rib eye" that was inserted therein. Good but "minimal" from a rib eye standpoint. On to the beverages... I got a pair of cucumber/ jalapeño margs and they were delish. Only problem was that based on size alone, I could have had 8 and still passed a B/A test from local authorities. (Good thing I wasn't driving anyway). Previous visits have rewarded us with beautiful sunsets as the viewing options are plentiful. Just too dark and rainy on this visit...

    Best sizzling GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST FAJITAS!!
    Lori R.

    I love this place!! Great food, beautiful view, great service!! Incredible Happy Hour starting at 3pm...wine is only $4 and the appetizer menu is great! They also have margarita Monday 2.99 & 3.99 for flavored...also best sizzling fajitas!!!

    Macho Combo. None of the four entrees were a standout and all were bland. I really don't get it.
    Scott M.

    Third time here and three stars is generous. With the exception of the table-made guacamole, food was bland. I got their Macho Combo, which is supposed to be a serving of their most popular entrees; A chili relleno, an enchilada, a tamale and a taco. I wouldn't reorder any of them as an entree. Look, I'm a big man who loves food and never missed a meal and I left most of my meal uneaten. The chips were good, and we were in a group that ordered guacamole, queso dip and of course, salsa, so we went through some chips, and for some reason half of every basket were crushed. If it is in my power and I'm not invited as a guest, this will be my last meal here.

    Chandra H.

    My husband and I just tried the Sunday brunch at El Torito in Redondo Beach for the first time and we were pleasantly surprised. When we arrived the lady that greeted us was friendly with a big smile as we walked in. She said since we did not have a reservation it would be a 40 minute wait or we could eat at the bar. We are ate at the bar. I like how they have the stations spread out so each station is easy to get to but not over crowded. I had a green enchilada, egg white omelette, mini waffle with syrup and a plantain. and fresh fruit and salad and a sope. Everything was good except for 1. The fresh fruit was not sweet at all & 2. The sope was too greasy so I did not eat it. My husband had ceviche, 2 kinds of enchiladas, salad, carne asada, chile verde, rice and beans. The bartenders consistently checked to make sure we were good, quickly removing any dirty plates. They really keep the bar area clean. The mimosas were flowing as well. They start you off with a glass and a small pitcher of orange juice. They make their rounds to refill your champagne consistently. Overall we enjoyed it. My favorite was my made to order egg white omelette which was cooked perfectly! Once again I forgot to take pictures!!!

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    Ariana S.

    Came in on a Saturday afternoon, it wasn't as busy as I thought it would be. We were told it would be about 15min wait but we were actually seated much sooner than that. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The food and drinks were good. It was 6 of us and everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. Only one complaint tho, when we ordered appetizers our waitress brought us extra plates, in between all them plates there was a huge red hair in there. I looked around, and found the culprit. She had very long red hair in a pony tail. I would assume hair out like that wouldn't be acceptable, at least put it in a bun.. idk.. all I know is hair that long is bound to get in someone's food!!! I did come across another review that stated there was a hair in their food too!!! We told our waitress and she brought us new plates. Also, I guess the manager, did check up on us and I could see him checking up on almost all tables to make sure everything was going great. Ambiance is okay, the views are great tho!!! My favorite part about coming here.

    food stuck on booth seat :(  I started rubbing it off but said to myself IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CLEAN B4 I sat down !'
    Brenda M.

    Food was decent , drinks were better :) The waiter was over worked but did his best to give us good service. I'm strongly going to recommend a thorough cleaning throughout the entire restaurant due to food being stuck on the booth seat and something that was spilled down the seat :( SOAPY HOT WATER and a good CLOROX SPRAY WILL DO THE JOB.

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    Michelle K.

    Stopped there for happy hour. This place is a gem super laid-back updated California laid-back vibe service was good bottomless chips and salsa. The margaritas were on point will definitely come back. TE the views are amazing all glass.

    Sunset

    I have been here multiple times and one of my favorite things is the view. It is absolutely breath taking. The food is delicious, Taco Tuesday is one of my go 2's. The servers are very nice and friendly as well, the music always makes want to dance, I love it

    Loren V.

    $78 for 4 items split between 3 of us on my nieces bday! They did make it special as we sat by the ocean water! It was a Wednesday at 2:30pm and there was so much space and open tables! The waiter was good! We tipped him $11! The food was decent! We enjoyed our time! Will be back!

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    Good food, great views, a little hard to get to but worth it. The service was good. Xxxxxxxxxxxx

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    Our service was great during happy hour with our server Alex! She made my sister and I's late night dinner more fun with her great energy

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    Good food, amazing service! Friendly and helpful waitress Annete. I would come back again

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    Beautiful ocean views at El Torito, and even better service. Sandra was so kind and attentive--she really made our visit!

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    Ask the Community - El Torito

    Is there parking available?

    plenty of paid parking at the pier located at the end of Torrance Blvd.

    Does this location have vegan options?

    Hi can call the location and ask.

    How much is sunday brunch?

    For 2 it cost $79

    Is there elevator access for a person in a wheelchair?

    Someone else answered similar question. Elevator is on the side.

    Can Janelle O please contact me regarding a very crucial incident that happened August 28,2022 at the Redondo Beach location? Please message me a phone number where you can be reached. Thank you?

    You need to contact the location

    We're coming in from out of town. Are vaccines required?

    Hello Tality, Vaccines are not required!

    Where is the elevator?

    Someone else answered similar question. Elevator is on the side.

    How many people can you serve in a Party at this time for Covid? Is a party of nine okay?

    Party of nine is ok. I would call in to make a reservation.

    Website is down? Keeps saying error.

    Website is back up.

    Is there access for disabled people to get up to the restaurant because of the stairs? An elevator?

    Yes they have an elevator available.

    How much is the Sunday brunch?

    Brunch is $32 and is AYCE with bottomless mimosas and other beverages.

    Do you accept reservations from OpenTable?

    Hi Oliver, thanks for reaching out! Yes, we do! Please book a reservation directly via our website at https://locations.eltorito.com/store/monterey

    Do you have free parking?

    Call and ask them.

    Do they offer that brunch buffet they do on Sunday on Saturdays as well?

    Yes. I had the buffet on a Saturday morning

    Do you have an elevator?

    Yes, it's on the side!

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    Sweet Wheat

    Sweet Wheat

    4.3
    (572 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Boutique

    I wanted to update my review because my most recent visit completely changed my experience. As…read morealways, the food and pastries were amazing, but what truly stood out this time was the service. Anais was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and attentive, and she made us feel genuinely comfortable and appreciated from the moment we walked in. She's so nice and positive energy made such a difference and really elevated the entire experience. This visit reminded me why Sweet Wheat has so much potential not just because of the quality of the food, but because of team members like Anais who truly care about customers. I'm happy to say I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Anais, for such a lovely experience!

    Dropped by Monday morning to pick up lunch and treats. They have a really big selection of cakes,…read morepastries and sandwiches. Got the smoked salmon croissant sandwich, quiche, iberico ham baguette, chocolate croissant, tarte tatin, chocolate almond French toast. Overall everything was good. Our fav was the quiche and French toast. Still in search of a great chocolate croissant. Would likely go back to try other items. I got a latte and my mom got a cappuccino. My latte was just ok but my mom thought the cappuccino was really good. Service was good. I was pretty indecisive going back and forth looking through the options and the guy was very patient. (No one was behind me in line). He was helpful with his recommendations on what to get.

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    Creme De La Crepe

    Creme De La Crepe

    4.0
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    We decided to visit Riviera village after a relaxing morning stroll through Torrance Beach. Since…read moreit was almost noon, we searched on Yelp and decided to have some crepes for lunch. The restaurant has inside seating for 40 guests and outside for 30. We arrived between breakfast and lunchtime and were able to get the last outside table. The attentive staff got us seated right away, and after browsing through their menu, we ordered the following items (arrived in 15 minutes) : Marine: The buckwheat outer layer was soft, not soggy, and with nice resistance. The light creamy tomato-based dressing with sliced mushrooms was pleasantly flavorful. Both shrimp and scallops were of good size, fresh and juicy. Fromage: Like Marine Crepe, the buckwheat out layer was soft. The mild brie cheese provided pleasant creaminess to the filling. Seasoned bacon, scrambled egg, onion, and mushroom added nice savoriness to the dish. The portions were sensible and the prices were reasonable. Very nice culinary experience.

    Our family love come to this place we used to love the food until things are changed !!!…read more 1. The food is not the same. 2. The portion of much smaller 3. The young boy waiters barely speak English with his heavy accent and let you wait by the table for cleanup. 4. I think the shift has been changed and food taste become horrible. 5. My daughter order hamburger like she usually left to order this hamburger at that place the meat was like rubber band and the meat was overcooked we specially mentioned the waiter that we want the meat to be cooked medium and she even mention it on the order ahe took !! We ask for hash brown for breakfast that we order the waiter like I don't think we have no more we ran out !!!! See the picture of famous Hamburger ...the meat even our little dog didn't want to eat that meat I hope the owner or the manager will see it and will change his habit to be cheep on food We have to say goodbye my love goodbye we will never return very disappointed Good luck

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    Cal Mex Cantina

    Cal Mex Cantina

    4.3
    (489 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Celebrated my birthday here and had an awesome experience. Our waiter Brian and manager Maria were…read moresuper attentive, even when we were a ground of nine. I had the Tinga Flautas, perfectly crunchy, moist inside and full of flavor. We also tried the birria grilled cheese and the buñuelos with ice cream and that was just okay. Happy hour is solid- the $15 mimosa pitcher was enough for at least 4 people, and they offer guava and other juice options. The ambiance is really nice too, we had a table with a beach view, which must be gorgeous at sunset. They have couches that face the beach, it's definitely a nice spot to, imagine lounging on the couch with a drink in hand. Overall great service and vibes. I'll definitely e back!

    The Baseline: For a Mexican restaurant the flavors of the food must make use of the prime Mexican…read moreingredients (corn, beans, chiles, rice, cheese, and meats), preparation of sauces/salsas, the meal portion size must make me feel full, and feeling of the restaurant must give me the feeling of a Mexican restaurant. Food: It was hit or miss on the items we ordered. Drinks: Watermelon Margarita (5 star) came with a chunk of watermelon and it was tasty. The Chain Smoker (4 star) was Smokey but I should have swirled it to get all the smoke infused. Starters: Great complimentary chips and salsa (5 star). The Guacamole was very tasty but there was not a lot of it with the order (4 star). The Corn ribs were really good with a nice BBQ sauce (5 star). Mains: The Chile Relleno Burrito with birria was substantial and filling but I was adding salsa to get the flavor boost (4 star). The Cal Mex Fries with pork belly were "bag fries" but had good toppings (3 star). There is a happy hour Monday to Thursday and I think I will come back to try that. Service: Good service for a week night and we had a very nice waitress. They do a service surcharge that you can ask to have removed and they let you know up front about it. Atmosphere: Well designed restaurant decor and the views are top notch (even at night). You can have Tex-Mex on the beach. Win-win. Bathroom was serviced and clean.

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    R10 Social House

    R10 Social House

    3.8
    (1k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I really enjoyed the Mahi Mahi Bowl I ordered. The rice was cooked perfectly--firm and fluffy…read morerather than overcooked and soggy, which I appreciated. The teriyaki sauce was a little sweeter than my personal preference, but it paired well with the mild flavor of the mahi mahi. The service was good, and the staff were pleasant and attentive. The only downsides were the parking situation and the noise level from other guests, which made the dining experience a bit less relaxing. Overall, the food was very good, and I would definitely consider coming back.

    Ok...so 4 years ago this was mine and my husbands absolute fave place. The food, the drinks, the…read moreservice, the vibes. All were immaculate. We went here on Thursday and just nothing really hit the mark. The sprouts are overcooked, the calamari isn't as good as used to be, the Cesar salad dressing was bland and watery, the fries have changed and weren't as good, the fish and chips were over battered and the batter was like bready. So yeah, big bummer. The drinks were ok. Our waitress was super forgetful and seemed like she was scared of the world. She was writing stuff down and still forgot stuff and we had to ask multiple times. My friend had also ordered the steak and she didn't ask her which one so of course she charged for the more expensive one. Idk if we'll come back

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    Chocolate mousse was just rich enough, and full of great flavor, with surprising espresso "pearls" for texture.
    Chocolate mousse was just rich enough, and full of great flavor, with surprising espresso "pearls" for texture.
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    Redondo Beach Coffee Shop

    Redondo Beach Coffee Shop

    3.3
    (104 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    It was a little chilly when we got to the pier and I stopped here for coffee. The Americano and…read moretheir espresso were fabulous!! Later we stopped for dinner. Bread bowl with clam chowder was a fan favorite, popcorn shrimp comes with fries and coleslaw very good, and their Cajun shrimp plate, comes with rice and a green salad was very good. Very spicy but also very flavorful dish. For dessert we got some soft serve cones to go. The staff was super friendly, kept everything very clean and tidy and even though they were closing soon they said it would fine for us to dine in. We really appreciated being able to sit down and have a bite before the long trek home. The chefs were fantastic! Great job we will definitely be coming back to see you soon! This place is located towards the end of the pier and has great views of the sunset and the menu seems to have a lot to offer. We were talking about going back just for breakfast! New favorite spot!

    In a cool spot right at the end of the pier, you get a cool view. I had the chorizo plate. This…read moreplace is okay. Not amazing but there's nothing wrong with that. Your coming for the location and if u want breakfast food on the pier this is the only place that serves it. For the love of god do not get the Ice Blended toffee coffee. There is so much sugar in that thing it was pure sweetener.

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    Chocolate soft serve! Comes in a cone but they were sweet to give me a cup!

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    Chocolate soft serve! Comes in a cone but they were sweet to give me a cup!

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