El Torito - Monterey

Name: El Torito - Monterey
Address: 600 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, United States, 93940
Telephone: (831) 373-0611
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (1281)

$30 and under

Mexican

600 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Kid-friendly
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
Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 373-0611
Website
https://www.eltorito.com/
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
Order direct

Location
600 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Neighborhood
Monterey
Cross street
Hoffman Ave.
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

What 1,281 people are saying

El Torito - Monterey 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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.9Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Great for brunch
Monterey / Carmel
Great for brunch
Monterey / Carmel
Kid-friendly
Monterey / Carmel
Great for scenic views
Monterey / Carmel
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito - Monterey offers "spectacular ocean views" and "authentic Mexican food," making it an inviting spot for a memorable dining experience. Guests appreciate the "fresh chips and salsa" and "sizzling fajitas." While service can be slow during busy times, many find the atmosphere lively and enjoyable.

1,281 Reviews

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David
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We were told that our open table reservation was a “walk in” and not a “reservation” as it was made same day. Hence, a 45 min wait. This was both the host and the manager, and they blamed Open Table app
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Peter VIP
California Central Coast31 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was spicy, and I could not enjoy it. The service was great.
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Rene
Orange County2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We made reservations for 10am and didn’t get sat till 11. It was Father’s Day weekend and they said “we weren’t expecting it to be this busy”. They saw the reservations booked, so they should have saw how busy it was going to get. We were not the only ones going through this. I just felt they were so unprepared knowing it was Father’s Day weekend.
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Laura
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My guest and I had a great time there! great food and drink options. Cant wait to come back to celebrate my birthday !
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David VIP
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Not very clean, but the view of Monterey Bay is AMAZING and the service is outstanding. Food is standard.
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Karen
Orange County1 review
2.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The taco’s we ordered barely had meat in them which seems like a rip off for the price. When seated there was straws right in front of our table on the floor, which only makes you question their cleanliness in the kitchen area. We also orders the fiesta platter and the chicken tenders were cold. Our server didn’t come back for a while after giving us the food, so we just took the chicken tenders to go.
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Angela
Oklahoma City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When we were seated, I thanked our host for the outstanding seat (in front of the window, watching the sea lions cavorting and the gulls flying by), and she said it was because I made reservations, so there's a tip! The food was plentiful and excellent. The chips and salsa were fresh and the fajitas sizzling and tasty! Service was a little slow, but everyone was working very hard and moving very quickly. It was just a busy night! They validate parking, which is super helpful. This was our second visit, and we will be back for sure!
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kevin
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The Margs were good, light on the alcohol. The food was good and the service was friendly
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Scott
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was cold, but waited too long to wait again. I asked a manager for ketchup for my son that never came. He finished his meal without it. I know she wasn’t too busy because she was talking to her friends that were dining in at the table behind us for a long period of time including hugs. I asked her for an adjustment on the bill for some of the issues we had and she said, I’ll tell your server.” Why would you tell someone with less authority? To fix it after the fact? I just wanted a simple discount. On top of that, I write in a zero slashed through for a tip meaning 0. They added a $10 tip later. Weird experience, 3rd time in a row. It was fine in the past years.
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Nick
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Birra tacos were the worst tacos in my life. They bearly had any meat in it and they didn’t look appetizing at ALL, the customer service takes super long as well and The rice was super salty.
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FAQs

El Torito - Monterey offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Torito - Monterey also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 373-0611.

El Torito - Monterey is rated 3.9 stars by 1281 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 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

600 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

Cross street
Hoffman Ave.
Neighborhood
Monterey
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–11:00 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
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
Order direct

Website
https://www.eltorito.com/
Phone number
(831) 373-0611
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/

El Torito - Monterey

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What 1,281 people are saying

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