El Torito

5024 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa
(619) 698-7404

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Tammy

We had a wonderful brunch experience!! The service was outstanding and the food was delicious!!! There were a few birthday parties going on and everyone looked like they were having a blast!! Each time I went up to the buffet, there was always fresh food available!! Can't wait to go back!!

Rea

We had reservations at 9:30am Saturday. Buffet was setup but food was cold. Omelette station not manned. Coffee was cold.

Lepine Rice

We had some of the Happy Hour Specials - 9 Wings, 4 Flautas and 3 Sopes. All were good. Along with a coke and an iced tea ( both free refills) and free chips and salsa- bill came to $36. They have sports on TV with sound down ( MLB today). Happy Hour Specials in Bar Area - includes booths in upper area of restaurant. Drink Specials also available. The regular menu is also available in the bar area. Taco Tuesdays feature hand made tortillas and made to order tacos. They also have an all u can eat Sunday Brunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Silvia Payan

Great place for a lunch. I did not like the Sunday brunch. There was not a good variety.

Their menu has a great variety of options. All 6 of us liked our meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Betsy Partida-Haro

Awesome service and the menu for happy hour is amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ana Bel

Went to dinner with family during happy hour which had really good deals and honestly their pomegranate margarita was perfection! Food portions were good and the food was served hot not like it's been sitting for 5 -10 minutes. Our server Sergio was really helpful when we were indecisive on plates and his recommendations did not disappoint. **Definitely try the pumpkin bread pudding**
We also really appreciated his light hearted sense of humor and singing happy birthday to our guest, she had a great time!
This is the second or third time we've gone to this restaurant and it's always a good time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alejandra Gonzalez

Came in for brunch with the hubby, our server Lizette completely enhanced our experience with her amazing customer service and attention to detail, not once did we have to ask for any refills or get our dishes removed, she was on top of it all and we constantly saw her running around helping others as well, def will be back just for her … thank you Lizette

Service: 5

Jillyin Smith

Sat at the bar for 5+ minutes before I had to ask the host to please let the bartender know I was there. All good. I was the only person sitting at the bar and she was serving and bartending, so I get it. She took my food and drink order but then proceeded to make multiple other drinks before simply pouring the draft beer I had ordered. Again, I get it, she’s serving the restaurant liquor orders as well, but the restaurant wasn’t busy and pouring the draft would have taken all of 6 seconds. After receiving my beer (going on 15+ minutes of being there), she asked if I’d like chips and salsa, I said yes. Five minutes later my food came out and it was as if she didn’t listen to a thing I said while ordering. Had to scrape off the 3 things I asked (upon ordering) to be removed…one of these things would have ensured that I would be spending more time on a toilet than I’d like to. Cool. Anyways, 8 minutes after receiving my food, she came over with the chips and salsa. No thanks, girl, just the check. My bill was $29. I drank less than 1/2 of my beer & was able to take MAYBE 4 bites of the salad I had ordered. Super bummer.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Jon Minton

We've always had good service and decent menu

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Valdemar Lucatero

It is a great place to enjoy Mexican food. Just for me is en expense place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gaby Salazar Delgado

Fajitas...corn cake, Happy Hour and Margaritas

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Abraham Mejia

A little pricey but you absolutely 💯 must try the buffet on Sunday. Delicious 😋! Come hungry. Posole, menu do, tamales, enchiladas, carne con Chile, omelets made to order, tacos made to order, dessert 🍨, flan, ice cream, chocolate covered strawberries, the works 💪 👷‍♂️!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emilio Guida (Saracino)

Chicken is so delicious from there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dennis Birkbeck

Good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeff Walker

I remember El Torito from its glory days.
Those days have past.
The place looks run down and in need of a refresh. When you walk it it doesn't feel occupied or welcoming. This continues throughout.
We were not addressed, no one was maybe shift changes?? The food was okay at best and the chips were stale.
It was kind of sad.
I hope they find their way back to greatness.
The bones are good .
I would give it a try again .
They do have great salsa!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

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