El Torito Grill - Brea

Name: El Torito Grill - Brea
Address: 555 Pointe Dr., Brea, CA, United States, 92821
Telephone: (714) 990-2411
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (902)

$30 and under

Mexican

555 Pointe Dr., Brea, CA 92821

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

Since 1994, El Torito Grill in Brea has been a go-to destination for fresh ingredients and authentic Mexican cooking techniques. Stop by for our Weekday Happy Hour, enjoy $3 Taco Tuesday, or indulge in our All-You-Can-Eat Weekend Brunch. Whether you’re craving handcrafted dishes like our Carnitas Yucatan or a Cadillac Margarita, El Torito Grill delivers something special for every occasion.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 990-2411
Website
https://www.etgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Pepe Lopez
Catering
Bring the flavor of El Torito Grill to your office or off-site event! Whether it’s a small gathering or a large celebration, we’ve got you covered with our Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.etgrill.com/catering/
Private party facilities
Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party with El Torito Grill. Book one of our rooms, patio, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration. Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.etgrill.com/private-events/
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
555 Pointe Dr., Brea, CA 92821
Neighborhood
Brea / La Habra
Cross street
Lambert Road
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 902 people are saying

El Torito Grill - Brea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito Grill in Brea boasts a "great atmosphere" with "tasty fresh/hot tortillas" and a "fabulous brunch spread" that includes bottomless champagne. The "reservation process is easy" and service is often "outstanding," especially with standout servers like Antillo and Rafael. While occasional staffing challenges occur during busy times, the staff's commitment to customer satisfaction shines through.

902 Reviews

J
Jeanette VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food selection for their Sunday champagne brunch and great service with Cynthia. She was kind, friendly and had amazing service.
El Torito Grill - BreaResponded today
Hello Jeanette. We cannot thank you enough for the kind words about our restaurant. Your review means a lot to us and lets us know we are on the right track. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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SpiceCustomer
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service! Tasty fresh/hot tortillas! Much better experience than last time (the service made the difference).
El Torito Grill - BreaResponded 7 days ago
Dear Spice. Thanks so much for your feedback. We look forward to serving you next time.
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Sandra VIP
Los Angeles36 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yet another stellar lunch at El Torito Grill in Brea. Antillo, who is always our server when we dine there, is such a spectacular server. He is attentive, always remembers our orders from the previous times, and makes sure we are happy.
El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on June 21, 2025
Hello Sandra. We cannot thank you enough for the kind words about our restaurant. Your review means a lot to us and lets us know we are on the right track. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Ruth
Orange County3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
It was Father’s Day so I made a reservation but the restaurant clearly did not have enough staff to meet the demand. There were empty tables waiting to be bussed while fifty people were waiting to be seated. And we used to like their menu but it has changed and not for the better. It was disappointing!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We had reservations for 4:15. It took about an hour to get seated even with reservations. Food took forever to be served.
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Daphnie
Los Angeles6 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Waited for almost an hour for a 2.15 reaervation. My dad wanted to be there to experience the brunch buffet but by the time we were seated, it was over. manager said we could still do it but the hostess was not aware had to ask for manager twice after that and service was just really poor.
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Kelly VIP
Los Angeles22 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Very chaotic. It was Father’s Day. Even though we had reservations, they were clearly overbooked and we waited 40 minutes for our table. Their waiting area was small and cramped. It was a hot day so people were trying to find shade, some ended up sitting on the floor right inside the restaurant door. I have a 2 year old with a nap schedule. We were just about to leave when they called us. Servers did their best, but they were understaffed. Food was ok, not bad but not great, on par for a buffet. I am unlikely to return because the process was poorly managed and it felt really stressful trying to do a nice Father’s Day while managing a 2 year old. I booked over a month in advance and was expecting a more peaceful and smooth meal.
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Michelle
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Fabulous brunch spread - to note “Adult brunch” comes with bottomless champagne. While the brunch buffet is tasty the acoustics in the main dining area are terrible which makes for not an ideal location for catching up and having conversations. Come for the food - good luck in being able to hear what your company is saying.
El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on June 8, 2025
Dear Michelle. Thank you so much for the 3 stars. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Allison
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ate outside on the patio, very nice atmosphere.. Food was great. Service was great..
El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on May 26, 2025
Dear Allison. We cannot thank you enough for the kind words about our restaurant. Your review means a lot to us and lets us know we are on the right track. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Dan
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is just awesome! I've been coming here for decades and look forward to many more great meals and good times.
El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on May 19, 2025
Dear Dan. We cannot thank you enough for the kind words about our restaurant. Your review means a lot to us and lets us know we are on the right track. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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FAQs

El Torito Grill - Brea offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Torito Grill - Brea also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 990-2411.

El Torito Grill - Brea is rated 4.2 stars by 902 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

555 Pointe Dr., Brea, CA 92821

Additional information

Cross street
Lambert Road
Neighborhood
Brea / La Habra
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pepe Lopez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.etgrill.com/
Phone number
(714) 990-2411
Catering
Bring the flavor of El Torito Grill to your office or off-site event! Whether it’s a small gathering or a large celebration, we’ve got you covered with our Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.etgrill.com/catering/
Private party facilities
Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party with El Torito Grill. Book one of our rooms, patio, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration. Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.etgrill.com/private-events/

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El Torito Grill - Brea

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