El Torito - Tustin

Name: El Torito - Tustin
Address: 17420 17th St, Tustin, CA, United States, 92780
Telephone: (714) 838-6630
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (225)

$30 and under

Mexican

17420 17th St, Tustin, CA 92780

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for special occasions
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
(714) 838-6630
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
17420 17th St, Tustin, CA 92780
Neighborhood
Tustin
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 225 people are saying

El Torito - Tustin 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Great for brunch
North Orange County
Great for brunch
North Orange County
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito - Tustin offers a vibrant dining experience reminiscent of Mexico, complemented by "fantastic food and service." The Sunday brunch is "great value" with diverse options and "generous service." Highlights include standout servers like Tomas, Luis, and Ernesto who ensure a "welcoming" atmosphere. Book early for busy holidays!

225 Reviews

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Jonathan
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant really reminds me of Mexico. The setting of this restaurant is immaculate everything looked so nice and the food was top tier(in my opinion) it was very good and I would go again.
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Cathy
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The food quality was poor. The bathroom was disgustingly filthy.
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Judith
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Mother’s Day brunch experience. Arrived early and was sat exactly at my reservation time. Food was fully stocked and available, they really know what they’re doing! Tip-make your reservations a month in advance to avoid disappointment. They were not taking walk ins and I am so glad they didn’t because it kept the restaurant at a comfortable fullness.
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Adam
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Mother’s Day celebration. Tomas was our server and was amazing. He has such a positive attitude and great work ethic! He made you feel welcome from the start. Thank you Tomas and to the rest of the staff for making our Mother’s Day brunch super special!!
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Jennifer
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food and service was impeccable. Will be back!
El Torito - TustinResponded on April 23, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at El Torito - Tustin. It's wonderful to know that we were able to provide you with an impeccable experience. We're looking forward to your next visit. Thanks again!
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joy
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very organized and staff was friendly and efficient and good was excellent. Great value.
El Torito - TustinResponded on April 23, 2025
Hi joy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at El Torito - Tustin. It's fantastic to know that our team's friendliness and efficiency made a positive impression on you. We strive to provide excellent service and great value, and we're glad that we hit the mark for you. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team
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Chandra
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The brunch was great but we were a little disappointed with the absence of the omelette bar
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Patrick VIP
Orange County26 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The brunch can be hit or miss, with some things being outstanding and others ready for the trash after one bite. It's still a very well thought out and nuanced brunch and a pretty good value on Sundays. Beware that holidays can be chaotic - extra tables added in places they normally wouldn't be, stressed staff, added temporary staff with no training, and a loud noise level. All that said, I still recommend it!
El Torito - TustinResponded on April 23, 2025
Hey Patrick, Thanks for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our brunch and found value in our offerings. We apologize for the mixed experience on holidays, we're working on improving our service during peak times. We look forward to serving you again soon! El Torito - Tustin Management Team Aide' Gutierrez General Manager
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Micaela
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall experience was outstanding Shout out to Ernesto (excellent service) Thank you
El Torito - TustinResponded on April 14, 2025
Hey Micaela, We're overjoyed to hear that you had an outstanding experience at El Torito - Tustin! It's fantastic to know that our team's excellent service made your visit memorable. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks again! Best, Aide' Gutierrez General Manager
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Brandy
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Some kids were dropping food around the food area and it wasn't cleaned up.
El Torito - TustinResponded on April 12, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Brandy. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at El Torito - Tustin. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the children dropping food around the food area. We understand how this could have been a safety concern and we're truly sorry for any inconvenience. We're continuously working on improving our services and your feedback is invaluable to us. We hope to see you again soon. Best, Aide' Gutierrez General Manager
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FAQs

El Torito - Tustin offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Torito - Tustin also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 838-6630.

El Torito - Tustin is rated 4.4 stars by 225 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 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

17420 17th St, Tustin, CA 92780

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tustin
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
Order direct

Website
https://www.eltorito.com/
Phone number
(714) 838-6630
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 - Tustin

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About this restaurant

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What 225 people are saying

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