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    El Torito

    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    EL TORITO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    My dad with his Yaamava hat
    Christina A.

    My dad and I stopped in after a trip to San Manuel Casino, a.k.a. Yaamava. We had the best experience ever. They were playing our jams on the overhead music. Jorge is the best waiter ever he is so sweet and polite. The food was fantastic. My father got a cheeseburger and fries and I got the fajitas with steak and shrimp. My dad also got the Cadillac margarita and I got a piña colada and they were both absolutely delicious.

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    Brie C.

    We frequent this El Torito a lot and it hits every time! Shout out to Stephanie H. in the restaurant and Daniela in the Cantina. I appreciate their excellent customer service and great attitudes. Keep up the great work!

    Claudia A.

    LOVED STEPHANIE best ever service quick turnaround:) we will be back thank you drinks were good food was bomb

    Vampiros Tacos with Chicken order a side of Consommé and thank me later ;)
    Malina C.

    The Vampiros tacos (chicken or steak) are one of the best dishes that El Torito has to offer. I suggest you order a side of consommé just to take the flavor up a notch. The tacos come with a very generous portion of guacamole, pico de gallo, and a slightly spicy, warm red sauce that comes on the side. The tacos are accompanied by the usual sides of Mexican rice, frijoles de la olla (whole pinto beans), and corn cake. We came during lunch and it wasn't particularly busy, but there were a few tables that were occupied. Service from Umaro was average, not bad nor good. He was impatient and wanted to rush us to order. I had to respectfully ask him to give us a minute. They also offer a lunch buffet for $16.50 each weekday from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. If you're not a fan of buffets, you can order from the menu. They have full-sized dinner entrees and a lunch menu with smaller portioned entrees. Overall, the meal was delicious and I will definitely be back to order it again in the future when I am craving tacos.

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    9 months ago

    The food was good and our server Stephanie was great! Would recommend to a friend and will be dining again soon.

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    9 months ago

    Stephanie H. Was a very good waitress. We reserved for a big party and the service was good.

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    Our server, Stephanie H., was great! So accommodating and kind. Food was fresh and tasty! Probably the best El Torito I've been to!

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    Noemi was kind, attentive, and kept the champagne flowing. Brunch was fantastic! Thank you for the experience.

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    Stephanie H did an excellent job serving out party. The food was great and Stephanie was very accommodating

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    Delicious and fast service. Our server it amazing. Had a really good time with my co-workers

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    Thank you, Kat, for the positive feedback! we hope to see you soon.

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    Thank you jeanne for the review

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food and service! Our waitress, Noemi, was so attentive and made us yummy guacamole table side!

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    Noemi was a wonderful server. My mother and I enjoyed a nice lunch there this afternoon.

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    Had brunch today and Noemi was our server. She was great! Very friendly and attentive. Really great quality with the food too!

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    Stephanie H was very attentive and had a great attitude. I really enjoyed the service and the food is always great Thank you!

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    Thank you for taking your time to yelp us! we hope to see you soon

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    Ask the Community - El Torito

    Is there mariachi playing every Sunday?

    We go once a month and there's been Mariachis there.

    Do they have karaoke? What day and time?

    Yes on Thursday's 6pm-10pm

    Do you still have DJ on Friday and Saturday in the Cantina, if so what time?

    6pm Tuesday, Friday and Saturday , come on down and enjoy some delicious food and drinks with us !

    How much is Sunday Brunch?

    I believe it's like $37 per person, a lot cheaper than Kalavera's ($40) but Kalavera has bigger mimosas and the food is just as good

    Do they still have happy hour on saturdays?

    Happy Hour Everyday 3pm-9pm (Some Holidays may be excluded)

    What is the pricing for Sunday brunch? Adults and children?

    Please go to lasbrisaslagunabeach.com and see all of our menus. Adults start at $47 per person not… 

    Do you have Saturday all you can eat brunch?

    We don't serve brunch unfortunately but, Saturdays we offer breakfast starting at 8:00 am to 1:00 pm you have options of bottomless Mimosas & Mary's for $12 per person the best you can mix match!

    Do they still have music and dancing in cantina on any nights?

    Yes! We have Live DJ playing the best days like Taco Tuesday and Friday Night starting at 6:00 pm to close, floor dance, lights and margarita's to have the best night!

    Do you have a buffet or brunch on weekdays?

    Sunday Brunch now

    Do y'all still have karaoke? If so when?

    We still working on! But we working to bring it back soon!

    Does this place still offer brunch on Sundays with bottomless mimosas? Also if they do, would I have to make a reservation or can I just show and get a table?

    Hi Sara - yes, brunch with bottomless mimosas is happening today! No reservation required, we hope to see you soon!

    Anyone know if they offer bottomless mimosas for Sunday brunch?

    Yes, yes, and more yes!

    Do they have brunch on saturdays?

    Hello Sal! Unfortunately, this location does not offer Saturday brunch, however, we do have a brunch every Sunday! Hope to see you soon.

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    Perfect meal after a few drinks at Our Brew 3min away…read more Can't go wrong with $1.60 tacos. I got cabeza tacos to go and a cabeza burrito. Tell me why they make really good rice!? Super flavorful and well seasoned. There is a small parking lot inside/behind the business. Anyways. I wish they had ONE salsa that wasn't spicy. Maybe the green tomatillo one was mild but other than that theyre all spicy. My husband's burrito was fire. He used the red spicy salsa. My tacos were fire. I would come back now that I know the spot. I would take them to go even though they have sitting inside. Good customer service. The staff were nice.

    I pass by this taco stand a couple times a week on my way home from work, and there's always a…read morecrowd of people lined up, people walking back to their cars with bags of food, the whole thing. After a long week and zero desire to cook on a Friday night, I finally decided to give it a try. When I pulled up, the line was surprisingly short, which felt like a good sign. The order window is right out front, and the menu is simple and familiar: tacos, burritos, sopes, tortas, quesabirria. I ordered a little bit of almost everything: asada street tacos, a bean and cheese burrito, beans and rice, an asada mulita, an al pastor sope, and a quesabirria. Prices were reasonable, and I spent under $50 for the whole spread. Food came out in about 15 minutes and was packed neatly. The disappointment started once I got home. There was no salsa in the bags, which already put us at a disadvantage. Only then did I realize there's apparently a salsa bar inside along with a small seating area, something you don't see from the front order window. Had I known that, I would've grabbed what we needed before leaving. Then we opened the tacos and realized they came completely plain... no onion, no cilantro, nothing. Just tortillas and meat. Not exactly what I expected. Visually, everything else looked fine, so I was hoping the flavor would make up for it... but it didn't. Everything tasted bland, like the seasoning took the night off. The only thing I halfway enjoyed was the beans and rice, and my family felt the same way. Maybe my expectations were too high based on the crowds I always see, but everything tasted like tortillas, meat, and cheese... and not much else. I'll give them credit for fair pricing and quick service, but that's about it. I really wish the cashier had mentioned that the tacos come plain or pointed me toward the salsa setup. Overall, not the experience I expected, and not one I'd rush back for.

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    Everything here is delicious. Both the chicken and carne asada are juicy and their meat is always…read morevery clean (not too much fat or gristle) and they give generous amounts. Something a lot of other places don't do these days. Their Birria is also incredibly tender and juicy. The staff is also fairly fast at turning out orders and they are all nice and attentive (have never had my order messed up here) My family can't go more than a week without demanding to come here!

    After today's experience, I'll never be back. It's unfortunate, because I've been to this place…read moremany times, and their food is very good. Although their prices are high, $16 for a torta, it's usually worth it, because their portions are quite generous. Earlier today, I ordered a torta to go, and I ended up extremely disappointed when I got home. It had literally half the meat, half the beans, and half the cheese that it normally does. This was the first time I'd been disappointed with their food, but I decided to call and express my dissatisfaction. I was passed to the manager who handled the situation in the most unprofessional way. I explained the issue to him, and he insisted that my torta today had the same amount of meat, beans, and cheese as always. I disagreed with him, and he responded angrily, "Everybody makes mistakes!" He raised his voice and repeated it a couple of times. It was completely bizarre that he chose to speak to me as if I was the one who'd done something wrong. It's very childish to do a subpar job and then get upset and frustrated when you're called on it. An adult apologizes and pledges to not blow it again. Anyhow, I don't tolerate disrespectful people so I'm done. I won't spend another penny there.

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