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El Torito Milpitas - El Torito - Milpitas, Milpitas, CA

El Torito - Milpitas

4.5 (481)
$30 and under
Mexican
477 East Calaveras, Milpitas, CA 95035

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Bring the flavor of El Torito to your office or off-site event! We can accommodate groups from 10 to 10,000 and everything in between! Enjoy Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.eltorito.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party. Book one of our rooms, patios, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration, event, or meeting. Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.eltorito.com/private-events/
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Milpitas
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us for Mother's Day from 8am-2pm & enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Mother's Day brunch buffet featuring a Tri-Tip and Ham Carving Station and bottomless mimosas/champagne. $42.00 Adults/$14.00 Kids.
    Mother's Day Brunch Photo
  • Mexican Mother's Day

    May 10, 2025 only
    Join us for Mexican Mother's Day from 8am-2pm & enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat brunch buffet featuring a Tri-Tip and Ham Carving Station and bottomless mimosas/champagne. $42.00 Adults/$14.00 Kids.

What 481 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Great for brunch

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito in Milpitas impresses with "great service," "fabulous food," and a "lively atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "attentive servers" and "delicious variety" on offer, particularly the Sunday brunch and buffet experiences. While reservations can sometimes lead to delays, the "wonderful meals" and "welcoming staff" ensure a memorable dining experience.

481 Reviews
  1. Gemm

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maria our servver was excellent. She has very attentive and kind.
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Gemm, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you were satisfied with our service. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. We look forward to serving you again!

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  2. David

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night we had at el torito wish to Cole here again soon next month
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded 2 days ago
    Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you were satisfied with our service. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. We look forward to serving you again!

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  3. Leonardo

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiting time is so bad even though we have reservation at 12:45. We got seated close by the bar, no one even came to get our drinks. Had to call someone to help us out. I know the place is busy but service is a little slow. Had to call all the time just to get a refill for our drinks. As usual foods are great, as well as the desserts.
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on April 21, 2025
    Dear Leonardo, Thank you for your 4-star review and for choosing El Torito, Milpitas. We’re glad to hear that you're happy with our service. We constantly strive to improve, so any additional feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated. We're looking forward to serving you again.

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  4. Sarah

    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservation was at 12:30pm and we didn’t get seated until 1:15pm
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on April 22, 2025
    Dear Sarah We apologize for falling short on our expectations. On days like Easter Day, when we were more than full on reservations we really understand the circumstances, and how hard that turns on waiting time. We do strive to ensure every guest enjoys a fair a timely experience with us.. days like that when we put so much effort for everyone to have a great experience and we really do our best to seat everyone in the time requested, we expect some empathy and patience, because the last thing that we want from everyone is to have a bad experience. We really apologize if we fail in reservation-time.

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  5. Vanessa

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve had the pleasure of being served by Angel V. multiple times, and every single visit is a joy because of him. He is kind, respectful, full of life, and truly goes above and beyond to make us feel like family. His attentive service, friendly energy, and genuine care make each experience memorable. It’s rare to come across someone so dedicated and passionate—he truly makes the difference. Thank you for always making us feel so welcome!

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  6. Gary

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a good meal at a fair price. Staff was excellent. Will be back again.
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on April 21, 2025
    Hi Gary, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you were satisfied with our service. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. We look forward to serving you again!

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  7. Patricia VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seated quickly, service was friendly, server attentive. Food was great and filling. Early dinner was the best.
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on April 19, 2025
    Hi Patricia, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you were satisfied with our service. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. We look forward to serving you again!

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  8. Jenny

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was really good. The service was the best I would have ever asked for. The wait was not long. The efficiency of the of it all was supur.
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on April 17, 2025
    Hi Jenny, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you were satisfied with our service. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. We look forward to serving you again!

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  9. Gina

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time. Good food. Waffles are in high demand.
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on April 4, 2025
    Dear Gina, Thank you for your 4-star review and for choosing El Torito, Milpitas. We’re glad to hear that you're happy with our service. We constantly strive to improve, so any additional feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated. We're looking forward to serving you again.

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  10. Margaret

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is by far the best El Torito location. The servers are great, the food…fabulous, the ambiance.. not bad. I will gladly drive 50 minutes to eat here!
    El Torito - MilpitasResponded on April 4, 2025
    Hi Margaret, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you were satisfied with our service. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. We look forward to serving you again!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

El Torito - Milpitas offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Milpitas also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 946-8012.

El Torito - Milpitas is rated 4.5 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Torito - Milpitas

477 East Calaveras, Milpitas, CA 95035

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Milpitas
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Bring the flavor of El Torito to your office or off-site event! We can accommodate groups from 10 to 10,000 and everything in between! Enjoy Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.eltorito.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party. Book one of our rooms, patios, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration, event, or meeting. Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.eltorito.com/private-events/
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