El Torito - Sherman Oaks

Name: El Torito - Sherman Oaks
Address: 14433 1/2 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA, United States, 91423
Telephone: (818) 990-5860
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (282)

$30 and under

Mexican

14433 1/2 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

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 - 12:00am, Sunday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
Phone number
(818) 990-5860
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
14433 1/2 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
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

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What 282 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Fernando Valley
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito - Sherman Oaks offers a vibrant dining experience with highlights like "amazing staff" and "great service." The Sunday brunch is praised for its "great value" and diverse options, including "great omelettes" and "prime rib." While some experiences vary during peak times, many enjoy the "ambience on Ventura Boulevard."

282 Reviews

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Alina
Los Angeles13 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I’m giving this restaurant a 2 out of 5, and that’s being generous. The food was mediocre, the service was average, and the drinks were barely a 3. The worst part was at the end — they tried to overcharge us with strange surcharges no one could clearly explain, and then added extra tax on top of the tip. I used to enjoy this restaurant, but this experience completely changed my opinion. The food and atmosphere were disappointing, and I no longer recommend coming here.
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on June 19, 2025
My name is Joseph, and I am one of the managers at this location. We do apologize for the inconvenient experience you had dining with us, We'd would like to extend an opportunity in which we believe we can turn around the experience for you. Please feel free to call us at 818.990.5860. -Xperience Restaurant Group
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Josep
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
La comida y el lugar excelente ,La atencion muy mala
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on May 29, 2025
Gracias por su opinión. ¡Esperamos volver a verlo pronto! – Xperience Restaurant Group
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Jennifer
Los Angeles2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I had a reservation for Mother’s Day Brunch at 12:15 PM. When we arrived, we were told there would be a 20–30 minute wait to be seated. Understanding it was a busy holiday, we were patient and didn’t make a fuss. However, after waiting for over an hour and watching multiple parties, including some who arrived after us, get seated before us, my mom understandably became frustrated. She approached the hostess to ask about our table, only to be told that they had already called my name and sent me a text, neither of which was true. We had been sitting just a few feet from the stand the entire time. When she finally did call a name, I asked for the last name since there were three parties with the same first name, but she never clarified or confirmed mine. What made the situation more frustrating was seeing walk-ins being seated while we, with a reservation, were still waiting. For a \$50-per-person brunch, guests with reservations should be prioritized. The hostess seemed overwhelmed, and unfortunately, her manager wasn’t stepping in to assist, which left her to absorb all the frustration from guests on her own. That didn’t feel fair to her. Thankfully, our waiter was fantastic and truly saved the experience for us. Still, given the price and the overall lack of organization, the experience didn’t feel worth it.
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Gary VIP
Los Angeles18 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Mother’s Day brunch. Crowded and poorly organized. Service was not good and tables weren’t bussed. Buffet wasn’t filled. Etc.
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Evelyn VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came in this past Sunday for Easter Brunch and had such a great experience! We made a reservation and despite showing up early, they sat us right away! The Sunday brunch is amazing and such a great value! So many options to choose from! Great omelettes,enchiladas, seafood, tacos, prime rib and not to mention the desserts! It will take a few more visits to be able to try all the amazing food! The staff was so on point! Jose was our server who made sure to check in on us and keep the mimosos flowing! Joseph was bringing food to the buffet area and was so friendly and helpful! Pointing out ALL the different food options! Go check them out! You will love it! 😋
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on April 28, 2025
Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are glad that you and family loved our services. Our staff will be pleased to learn of your high praise. They work very diligently, and it will provide them with great encouragement to keep up their hard work. – Xperience Restaurant Group
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Francis
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had A First Date Here. Overall Service 10/10 amazing staff and our server was amazing .
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on April 7, 2025
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! – Xperience Restaurant Group
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JoseP
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love coming here for their brunch! You always get your money's worth and the food is delicious.
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on March 27, 2025
We are happy to hear about your experience! We appreciate you taking the time to share. - Xperience Restaurant Group
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Jay
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great time with the family and there’s always other people there celebrating birthdays and retirement. I would recommend this place due to its size and the ambience on Ventura Boulevard.
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on March 23, 2025
We are happy to hear about your experience! We appreciate you taking the time to share. - Xperience Restaurant Group
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Deborah
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed my birthday brunch a whole lot! They even sang to me! 😆
El Torito - Sherman OaksResponded on April 21, 2025
We are happy to hear about your experience! We appreciate you taking the time to share. - Xperience Restaurant Group
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Tracy VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We knew it would be busy because it was Valentine's Day so we planned for that. Our waitress didn't write anything down then said one of drinks wrong twice. She brought out my partner's meal and completely forgot about mine. She then asked how our meal was and when I told her I was still waiting on mine 15 min after our first meal was brought out, she proceeded to ask me what I had ordered. The manager ended up comping the meal because as he walked over to talk to us, we realized the waitress had given us an empty tortilla container. No idea what the problem was. We've never had such a terrible experience there and we've been to this location many times.
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FAQs

El Torito - Sherman Oaks offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Torito - Sherman Oaks also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 990-5860.

El Torito - Sherman Oaks is rated 4.4 stars by 282 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 2, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

14433 1/2 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
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 - 12:00am, 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
Order direct

Website
https://www.eltorito.com/
Phone number
(818) 990-5860
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 - Sherman Oaks

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