El Torito - Northridge

Name: El Torito - Northridge
Address: 8855 Tampa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 91324
Telephone: (818) 349-1607
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (382)

$30 and under

Mexican

8855 Tampa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91324

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

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, Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
Phone number
(818) 349-1607
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
8855 Tampa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91324
Neighborhood
Northridge
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 382 people are saying

El Torito - Northridge 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Fernando Valley
Great for brunch
San Fernando Valley
Hot spot
San Fernando Valley
Neighborhood gem
San Fernando Valley
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito - Northridge offers a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal" food, including "delicious" carnitas and "to die for" family-style fajitas. Guests rave about the "super friendly" service and "amazing" drinks like the black diamond margarita. This clean and welcoming spot is perfect for celebrations and "great family time."

382 Reviews

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Karen
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and our servers were super friendly. Only thing I didn’t like was that the front staff didn’t explain to us there was an open buffet lol.
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Lorena
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is beautiful and clean. Host sat us right away and accommodated us with my mom who is ada. The server was very welcoming and offered us the best drinks. We had the black diamond margarita. The carnitas were so delicious and tasted like homemade.
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Lorena
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is fresh you can definitely taste they make the food fresh daily. There was not wait time came I. To celebrate a birthday with my family and the best part of that they sing happy birthday and give complimentary flan.
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Lorena
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came I for dinner last night to try the family style fajitas and let me tell you it’s the best family meal to share it even comes with refilled sides like guacamole and the famous corn cake. The carnitas are very fresh and they are know to cook daily. The server suggested the el dueño margarita and make it mango it’s was the best margaritas I’ve tried. Restaurant is very clean and staff is very friendly.
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Lorena
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came in for happy hour with my coworkers and we had a great time. The server Madison was friendly and attentive and suggested the best drinks. We order a little bit of everything doors carne asada fries mini tacos queso dip and my favor the flautas are to die for. The manager stopped by to check on us and engage with us throughout the experience. El Torito Northridge has the best happy deals on food and drinks.
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Lorena
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was phenomenal came out sizzling hot it’s amazing to see the 1800 flaming up. the bacon wrap shrimp are the best appetizer and the tableside guacamole the sever recommend and didn’t disappoint. The mango Anda was also was a drink she suggested and was very refreshing. The server was very sweet and attentive.
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CJ
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was exceptional! They were able to accommodate our requests for a party of 11. And can’t beat the happy hour! We all had a great time and will definitely be back! Thank you El Torito Northridge!
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April
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, waiters friendly and on top of taking care of our party with what they needed in a timely manner.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had a horrible experience, drove all the way to Northridge to go to El Torito. Ordered fajitas it took over an hour to get them and when they came, they were cold to the waitress about it. They did nothing.
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Bryan
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service was extremely slow but the food was amazing
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FAQs

El Torito - Northridge offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Torito - Northridge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 349-1607.

El Torito - Northridge is rated 4.7 stars by 382 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

8855 Tampa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91324

Additional information

Neighborhood
Northridge
Hours of operation
Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 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, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.eltorito.com/
Phone number
(818) 349-1607
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 - Northridge

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What 382 people are saying

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