El Torito - Riverside Plaza

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

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   Daniel

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was only our third time going to El Torito, but it won't be our last. The food, drinks and service were great. We are looking forward to check out the Sunday Brunch.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   First time at this chain. Sadly poor experience. We booked a 130p for Easter brunch. Two minutes late (baby and toddler in tow with 4 adults) got seated maybe 137p? Waiter didn’t come to table until like 3/4 min after seating us. Drinks didnt come out until maybe 145p. Also the hostess should have seen that our double stroller wouldn’t fit and maybe should have asked us to park it out front or better yet have us go out front and around since we were seated outside anyways instead of leading us thru a maze and not even trying to tell us the stroller won’t fit. I’ve never been here so had I known I would have just gone around from the outside from the start … which we had to do anyways. Anyways at like 145/150p someone comes and says they are breaking down the buffet in 10min when we just barely sad down and got situated was stressful and killed the mood. Literally got only a glass of mimosa and no one cared to come back to ask. Also the server went on her lunch break and tried to hand us the check before we even had a minute to sit down and eat and we were still sitting there at 230p she was like oh ur still here… It was our first Easter brunch experience and now I’m deterred for holiday brunches sadly.
   

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   Kathryn

   Los Angeles17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The only issue was given a small table. The server was amazing and the food delicious. Percent brunch.
   

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   Keri

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff, food and management here is amazing! Very family oriented, but can also go with friends for a drink.🥃
   

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   Sheri

   Orange County15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waiter, Evaristo, did a great job for our party of 10. We had a great time and great food.
   

   El Torito - Riverside PlazaResponded on April 9, 2025

   Thank you Sheri for the 5 stars! we are glad Evaristo was able to provide excellent service.
   

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   AMY

   Los Angeles1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   When you have to go in the back to the kitchen to get help at an establishment like this that is unexceptable.
   

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   Anissa

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waitress was great. It was crowded but she was very friendly and attentive. She kept the mimosas flowing the entire time we were there. The food was good too. We will definitely come again.
   

   El Torito - Riverside PlazaResponded on April 14, 2025

   Hi Anissa, Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit and that your waitress made the experience even better by keeping the mimosas flowing.
   

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   Yvonne

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We eat for Sunday brunch for my friend Lori 60’s birthday. Foods is great!
   

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   Fio

   Los Angeles1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious and good music. Just make sure you double check that you get all the food that you are paying for.
   

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    mike

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was delicious, and the dinner was reasonably priced. However, the restaurant was packed, which overwhelmed the staff and resulted in poor table service. To make matters worse, they never brought us champagne, even though it was included in the price. Overall, it was a decent experience.
    

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