El Torito is a chain, I don't know if there are any outside of California. This one is in Hawthorne near a huge mall. It is excellent. Always make a reservation, especially on the weekends or you will be waiting. Parking is easy. They have a full bar, a lot of comfortable seating and they even have Sunday Brunch. We were there, this time for dinner. As always it was great. It is a tad pricey for what you get which is traditional Mexican food. They always have specials, this time they had 35$ per person special called Dine LA. We did not get it, but it is a good deal. The service is excellent. All the staff dresses in Mexican style clothes and it is very cute. They are all super nice and you will be well cared for. We had the table side guacamole and you get a lot. My grandson loves it. For dessert we had their flan which was very good. Our mains were salads and really great combination plates. You will love this place.
Isabel Garcia
Pablo was very attentive. Gave us good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Regina Williams
I had to correct something I had them to remake it same thing we will never eat there ever in life again unsatisfied customer & most definitely they either need some new chefs 👨🍳 are change the way they cook add seasoning on it I'm not trying down grade them but the truth needed to be told & the manager he is sad he should have really gave a big discount i can see had he knocked off 50% manager know that GOD SEE AND HEAR EVERYTHING. 11/10/25
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Melissa Best
I just want to say OMG!! The food was so exceptional!! I couldn't stop eating it from my first bite! Enough food to share, and leftovers for the next day for both of us. We are from Florida, and we're here on vacation for the Steelers-chargers game on Sunday, November 9th 2025. This restaurant is a 5☆ Florida has no clue!! Lol. If ever I'm back here in LA and in the area, I know what im having for dinner!! I am stuffed, but can't stop drooling over this food!! Awesome job guys!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vishal Engineer
Food was really good. Service was exceptional. Alexandra and Armando were great servers in the bar area. Highly recommend. And definitely going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wendy Perla
We came for the Sunday brunch buffet and can I say the service was awesome! Staring from the manager Daisy, our server Cynthia who was so sweet and attentive, to every worker at the food station who was all smiles. The establishment was clean at all times. We came in a party of 8 adults teens and kids. It felt like family after a while 😂. I enjoyed this experience and will definitely be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Traci
The service and food at El Toritos was perfect. The was delicious and our server Pablo was fantastic. Great place to celebrate a special occasion
Rocio A. Cruz (Rosy)
Just a pleasant experience!!
Had the pleasure to be helped by Cynthia when dining today. She was absolutely caring, suggested a delicious meal and her recommendation was on point. She checked on me while helping her other customers and I noticed that she treated everyone with the same charisma and enthusiasm. I will definitely be back soon and will recommend this restaurant to family and friends. To Cynthia: Thank you again for your OUTSTANDING service!! See my video and go to El Torito for your meal too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wes McAda
So friendly. And fast! Chips and salsa were on point. Bomb queso fundido con chorizo. Great birria tacos. Perhaps the best “home made” flan I have ever had. Fire!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Guido C
Their new menu is absolutely awesome. Spoke to the manager about how delicious all their food is now. Highly recommended.
The service at El Torito is consistently outstanding — the staff is friendly, the food is always fresh, and the presentation is excellent every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremiah Buie
Food was great but the server never refilled our drinks so we had to ask. Salsa was flavorful but they only brought 1 basket of chips for 4 people
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Mary Goodlover
Jose is a one man’s army with weight in the tables busting the tables making a drink and making sure everything is nice and checking on his tables. Go ahead Jose love it. Fabulous food was good. Drinks was good. He’s a bartender as well. Thanks very much JC the manager awesome., my table was not set up and Jose sent my table up as well and he was very busy with other customers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eason T
Great for a Sunday brunch food and service just with they could have seating a the bar for brunch but over all its a 5 out of 5.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marvin
This location is a sleeper!!! I couldn't believe I was walking into so much fun! I got several shots and two entries was still under $50. DJ was on fire the whole taco Tuesday and staff always kept a smile on their faces. Highly recommend taco Tuesday at this location!
El Torito is a chain, I don't know if there are any outside of California. This one is in Hawthorne near a huge mall. It is excellent. Always make a reservation, especially on the weekends or you will be waiting. Parking is easy. They have a full bar, a lot of comfortable seating and they even have Sunday Brunch. We were there, this time for dinner. As always it was great. It is a tad pricey for what you get which is traditional Mexican food. They always have specials, this time they had 35$ per person special called Dine LA. We did not get it, but it is a good deal. The service is excellent. All the staff dresses in Mexican style clothes and it is very cute. They are all super nice and you will be well cared for. We had the table side guacamole and you get a lot. My grandson loves it. For dessert we had their flan which was very good. Our mains were salads and really great combination plates. You will love this place.
Pablo was very attentive. Gave us good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had to correct something I had them to remake it same thing we will never eat there ever in life again unsatisfied customer & most definitely they either need some new chefs 👨🍳 are change the way they cook add seasoning on it I'm not trying down grade them but the truth needed to be told & the manager he is sad he should have really gave a big discount i can see had he knocked off 50% manager know that GOD SEE AND HEAR EVERYTHING. 11/10/25
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I just want to say OMG!! The food was so exceptional!! I couldn't stop eating it from my first bite! Enough food to share, and leftovers for the next day for both of us. We are from Florida, and we're here on vacation for the Steelers-chargers game on Sunday, November 9th 2025. This restaurant is a 5☆ Florida has no clue!! Lol. If ever I'm back here in LA and in the area, I know what im having for dinner!! I am stuffed, but can't stop drooling over this food!! Awesome job guys!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was really good. Service was exceptional. Alexandra and Armando were great servers in the bar area. Highly recommend. And definitely going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came for the Sunday brunch buffet and can I say the service was awesome! Staring from the manager Daisy, our server Cynthia who was so sweet and attentive, to every worker at the food station who was all smiles. The establishment was clean at all times. We came in a party of 8 adults teens and kids. It felt like family after a while 😂. I enjoyed this experience and will definitely be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service and food at El Toritos was perfect. The was delicious and our server Pablo was fantastic. Great place to celebrate a special occasion
Just a pleasant experience!!
Had the pleasure to be helped by Cynthia when dining today. She was absolutely caring, suggested a delicious meal and her recommendation was on point. She checked on me while helping her other customers and I noticed that she treated everyone with the same charisma and enthusiasm. I will definitely be back soon and will recommend this restaurant to family and friends. To Cynthia: Thank you again for your OUTSTANDING service!!
See my video and go to El Torito for your meal too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So friendly. And fast! Chips and salsa were on point. Bomb queso fundido con chorizo. Great birria tacos. Perhaps the best “home made” flan I have ever had. Fire!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their new menu is absolutely awesome. Spoke to the manager about how delicious all their food is now. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The service at El Torito is consistently outstanding — the staff is friendly, the food is always fresh, and the presentation is excellent every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great but the server never refilled our drinks so we had to ask. Salsa was flavorful but they only brought 1 basket of chips for 4 people
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jose is a one man’s army with weight in the tables busting the tables making a drink and making sure everything is nice and checking on his tables. Go ahead Jose love it. Fabulous food was good. Drinks was good. He’s a bartender as well. Thanks very much JC the manager awesome., my table was not set up and Jose sent my table up as well and he was very busy with other customers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great for a Sunday brunch food and service just with they could have seating a the bar for brunch but over all its a 5 out of 5.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This location is a sleeper!!! I couldn't believe I was walking into so much fun! I got several shots and two entries was still under $50. DJ was on fire the whole taco Tuesday and staff always kept a smile on their faces. Highly recommend taco Tuesday at this location!
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