Isabel went above and beyond! Great service!! Would definitely eat here again! Get the margaritas!

Isabel was the best server! Super nice and brought the hype! Would definitely come back and dine again.

We had a server by the name of Juan Carlo the food was not on the on point, but they constantly came back for refills as how our food was. Everything was delicious and I'll be happy to come back again. read more

Best service ever! The pozole was excellent. The churros were fantastic as well.10 10 would recommend!

Sunday Brunch at its best...The service is excellent and the food is so delicious. The staff surprised my Daughters and sang Happy Birthday with delicious Flan and a candle. I will bring my family back for Mother's Day to enjoy the Mariachis. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

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The Best Service! Gerardo goes above and beyond to make us come back! and he does! We come to El Torito In Torrance on Hawthorne 2-3 times a month! Because of Gerardo! Thank you! Always!! read more

Gerardo is the best of the best. He always takes care of us and the service is so fast. Everything's always fresh and the ambiance is always great. read more

Came for the Sunday brunch and our server was Ernesto! I nicknamed him "Ernesto the Besto!" because he was LITERALLY the BEST! The food was excellent, so many options and something for everyone. Ernesto was soooooo attentive and the bus crew were on it with clearing the plates! Such a wonderful time celebrating our girls birthday! read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

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Food was delicious. This El Torino is better than the one in Redondo Beach. Service and food are on point. Our server JC was super nice and tentative. read more

Ernesto! Awesome server who made our brunch go by so smoothly and made it twice as fun. Food was delicious, and Ernesto's service was impeccable. Would recommend to anyone! read more

This is the best El Torito brunch I have ever had. Clean, delicious, fresh. But Ernesto, our waiter, was wonderful! He didn't take a beat in refilling our mimosa glasses, bringing beverages, drinks, and warm pancakes. Thank you Ernesto! read more

This El Torito has been around a long time. I realized how valuable this location is to the area. The staff have always friendly and helpful. Service is on par and the wait for food is minimal. I came here recently to redeem my birthday entree Reward (with sign up for their reward program). We opted for the bar area to access their happy hour menu. Here you can order both happy hour items and regular menu items, the best of both worlds. I ordered the Sea Taco Trio with Shrimp. It was great and the shrimp was delicious, however I preferred the salsa to add extra flavor vs. the sauce it came with! The chips and salsa are delicious! The chips are nice and warm and I couldn't get enough of the salsa. It has a little kick/spiciness but very very good. I loved it so much, I couldn't finish my main meal. My son picked the chicken tenders with a side of fruit for his kid's meal. This had a good seasoning. Although this is not a specialty of theirs, it was a really good deal: choice of kids entree, side dish and a sundae for a really good price. Happy Hour for the margaritas is a must! Such a great deal especially in today's economy. The happy hour mini tacos is filling as this comes with 4 mini tacos, however seems to have a bit more refried bean and chorizo filling than the actual steak pieces. Great for $6! Overall we had a great experience. read more

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Had a great experience at el torito! The salsa has a really nice flavor and a nice medium heat. The waiter was very nice and quick! I always had a full water and was being checked on frequently! The food came out fast and fresh. I would have liked a little more sauce on my enchilada. The steak was juicy and tender and the chicken was seasoned well. My beans were wrong but they fixed it quickly. The rice needed a bit more seasoning. All in all it was tasty and I recommend it, read more

El Torito - Fajita combo and SIZZLING ENCHILADAS - GRILLED CHICKEN - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

We've been coming to this El Torito for decades for brunch and taco tuesdays. We were just there today and they took away half of the taco bar; which included fried potatoes, cucumbers in lime and tajin, radishes, and jalapeños with carrots and onions. I asked our amazing server, he's the best, and he said they changed owners and will no longer be serving those items. As a very long time customer I do not understand why they would change this! That was the reason we came here every Tuesday. Well, now that those items are no longer provided we will be going to our other taco Tuesday place instead. Bad news for the new owner to change things up and not consider his customers. Shame read more

Love this place!! Ernesto is the greatest server ever!!!! He is so nice and brings everything so quick without us having to ask. He has such a great personality and has a great vibe. The food was also so so good. Def will come back read more

I love coming here, Daniel our waiter is amazing very attentive and helpful with suggestions. If you come here asked for Daniel.

Memo was awesome, came for the fajitas and left with an amazing experience. 5 stars. Place is a staple. read more

El Torito - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

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We had dinner last night to celebrate a birthday. Service was good. But I and my wife didn't enjoy the food. The skirt was well done, hence tough and chewy despite ordering medium rare. read more

Favorite place for casual girls brunch with unlimited mimosas. Lots of food options and great service. Ernesto is awesome.

Sunday brunch was amazing as always! Our sever Daniel was very attentive , checking up on us every few minutes and he kept the mimosas coming. Overall a very pleasant experience with Daniel, will be back! read more

Karla, Rafael and Memo were unbelievably accommodating and kind! Asked if we could switch seats due to being too close to the restroom, they had no hesitations and were really nice about it. Great service, generous workers, and tasty food and drinks. Highly recommend! read more

Came to this location yesterday by myself as I was having one of those days where I felt I needed to treat myself. The staff from the moment I walked in lifted my spirits and made me feel welcome everybody was so nice and very thoughtful I can say they actually care about their guests. From the host down to my server and as well as the manager. I ordered the sizzling fajitas , flautas , and I ordered some stuff to go and everything was delicious and well portioned. I asked to be seated somewhere I could enjoy my food without feeling the weight of everyone else around me and they exceeded my expectations . I also want to thank the gentleman who made my night (I believe the manager), "no such thing as a bad day" it brought tears to my eyes because you are right ! Thank you to everyone as well as my server Higinio. I'll be back :) read more

We came in on a Saturday morning with a big group. Ernesto was so attentive and sweet! He always came to check with our table if we needed anything. Thanks Ernesto!! read more

I can only speak for the nachos and they were just okay. Nothing about was amazing or bad, but it felt a little lackluster and texture became interesting after 5 mins. What i do like about el torito, is their salsa and chips, despite the nachos having many of it lol. The vibe/design at this spot is much like the other locations. It feels welcoming and the staff are friendly. Definitely a good spot for big parties. read more

El Torito - Rams Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

Our wait went above na beyond for his service , very attentive food came out quickly I would go back.

Great service and the Sunday all you can eat is awesome. Ernesto was very helpful as well.

Diego was nothing short of amazing. Great service, very accommodating. I'm definitely asking to be in a section next time.We come back! read more

OG chain Mexican sit down that actually hits the spot. Bomb chips and salsa, hearty portions, reasonable prices, and plenty of options. I could eat the chicken enchiladas with a side of sweet corn cakes weekly. The OG Sunday brunch still packs the house for a reason. Ambiance is mediocre, kind of an odd layout and always on the noisy side. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. Worth your time if you want something easy that plays the hits. read more

We had a great experience with Danny and J.C. as our servers. Highly recommend El Torito! We will be back again soon!

I along with a friend decided to enjoy one of my favorite meals and dining establishments on 02/02/25 for Sunday Brunch which runs from 9am to 2pm. We arrived for our 10:45am reservation around 10:30am. We were welcomed by an associate outside their front door at a check-in area. We were walked into the restaurant and explained about the various choices available for the Sunday Brunch- I've been there many times and probably only tried/eaten 20% of the offerings- the other 80% were appetizing but I can only consume (without wasting food)- if I put something on my plate- at least 95% of the time I eat it all- buffets are great values- but food wasting by visitors- cost future diners money- since restaurants have to recoup that loss and/or increase pricing or cut down on choices. I coincidentally was there to celebrate my birthday. All items on my plate were extremely tasty- I didn't even venture into the dessert area (they have great choices) but I was so full- but had enough energy to get a birthday flan- which Benny (General Manager) sent over along with three great singing employees- okay I'm lying- "okay" singing voices- with the Birthday song with of course the added mexican flair! I'm definitely looking forward to my next regular lunch/dinner meal or a Sunday Brunch. As always please support your local businesses! read more

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We have lived around here for a long time but never ventured out. Now that we have a little one, we figured this is a perfect spot for us and we weren't wrong. They have a good sized kids menu, and a family like ambiance. We ordered the shrimp enchiladas and the birria. Both were good but the birria was pretty soggy when it arrived, if the shells were a bit more crisp we would give this a five star. Good drinks and good service, we will be back! read more

El Torito - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Torrance, California

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Food was amazing and it's always an added bonus when your waiter is amazing too!! Juan Carlos (JC) was attentive, nice and even shared a laugh or too. He made the dining experience with my family that much better. Thank you JC!!!!! read more

This Mexican buffet is absolutely fantastic! There was a great variety of fresh, delicious food, and everything was well stocked and full of authentic flavor. It's the perfect place to enjoy a satisfying meal with family and friends. A huge shoutout to Ernesto for his exceptional customer service. He was welcoming, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. His friendly attitude and professionalism truly made our experience even better. Great food, excellent service, and a clean, inviting atmosphere. I highly recommend this Mexican buffet and will definitely be coming back! read more

As always the food is amazing. Get the macho platter 4 items for great value. Its always too much to finish. Our server J.C. was attentive and funny and efficient. This el torito is my fav in the south bay. read more

Nice location, love the atmosphere. We've passed the is place so many times but this was our first time trying El Torito. Tasty food, excellent service. Staff is all very welcoming and friendly. The Definitely isn't the place you go to for cheap Mexican food. It's more of a higher end option. When I'm in the mood for drinks I definitely want to try their margaritas. They look delicious and also try their happy hour Chips and salsa were good while we were waiting for our dishes. We got the carne asada burrito and the supreme fajitas. Portions are huge, you can for sure share if you wanted to. Carne asada burrito was even good the next day. Wish they had a "dry" burrito on their menu. Fajitas were presented beautifully but they can be improved. The steak and veggies were well cooked and delicious. The shrimp was overly salty in my mind whereas the chicken was rather bland. Rice and beans are delicious. Wish they came with more tortilla. We were only given 4 tortillas for the entire dish The sweet corn was different, eat it while warm. I really enjoyed it. It's like a cornbread that has hasn't been baked yet. I would come back and try their other offerings read more

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Haven't been here in years. I remember the guacamole being very good...and it did not disappoint. Still the best. From the get go, the host was very friendly, asking how our day was and wishing us a Happy New Year. Memo is an excellent server. Having been in the restaurant business for many years, I recognize a good server, and Memo is among the best. More often than not, service is not notable, but Memo was very attentive and a very good up-seller ( something only those in the business recognize). My wife ordered a margarita and he asked, "large or small" but with a Jedi Mind trick to get us to order the large. His table-side preparation on the guac was on par. He was always around and could read the table when we needed something, not that we needed anything, but he was there. Thanks for the great service Memo! read more

What a terrific Mexican restaurant. Truly enjoyed what they offered and we ordered. Specifically their complimentary, freshly baked chips, coupled with house dips, were without a doubt, unbeatable; one would have to try and compare to appreciate the difference, which exactly was what I did. Also worth-mentioning was their mini margaritas that came with three different flavors. Loved them, although regular flavor was still the top choice to me. Will not hesitate to return whenever I am in the area. read more

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Ernesto kept the mimosas flowinnnng .. Sunday brunch is always the best! The food was so good and everything is always so clean

Had a great experience at El Torito thanks to Ernesto! From the moment we sat down, he was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. Our drinks stayed full, the food was delicious , and he checked in just the right amount to make sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Ernesto's positive attitude and professionalism really stood out. It's clear he takes pride in providing great service and making guests feel welcome. Because of him, our whole dining experience was smooth and enjoyable. If you visit El Torito, definitely ask for Ernesto -- he'll take great care of you. Highly recommend! read more

Table side guacamole I knew was gonna be good just by the way the server wore his cubavera. Trust it did not disappoint! It was fire! The chachachata was banging This was my first time at this location and was definitely a vibe. Lastly definitely not least Isabelle I hope that's how you spell your name was amazing and her energy was off the charts! I appreciate your honesty and service. read more