El Torito - Torrance

Name: El Torito - Torrance
Address: 23225 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA, United States, 90505
Telephone: (310) 378-0331
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (298)

$30 and under

Mexican

23225 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 1 time 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
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 378-0331
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 private 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
23225 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505
Neighborhood
Torrance / Carson
Cross street
lomita and hawthorne
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 298 people are saying

El Torito - Torrance 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Beach Cities
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito - Torrance offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and "great food." Guests appreciate the "wonderful music" and "fast service." The brunch and drinks are highly praised, especially by rewards members. While some note longer wait times during busy periods, overall, it's a "favorite local spot."

298 Reviews

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Laurie VIP
Los Angeles21 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was great music wonderful (I wish they had music all the time) food excellent. The best place
El Torito - TorranceResponded on May 10, 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon!
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Dana
Los Angeles4 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was great. Food was okay. Isn’t it time to stop charging a surcharge? People in my dinner group will not return because of this
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Caroline VIP
Los Angeles35 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good service and food. Longer than usual wait time for our Easter Sunday reservation.
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MIKE VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hostess should offer bar seating to customers when we arrive instead of making us wait for a table if there are tables available in the bar area. Bar server was excellent he always gives us excellent service
El Torito - TorranceResponded on April 15, 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon!
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Andrea
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food came really fast after ordering didn’t have to wait 30 minutes like in other restaurants. Service was great, food was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We love this place. Our server was busy and forgot about us a few times - the service this time is not what we are usually accustomed to. Overall, the food was good, the chefs were great, the hostess was hospitable. We had a nice brunch
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love the food and environment. I would go back again
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Margaret VIP
Los Angeles16 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We enjoyed the value of the breakfasts offered due to my being an Xperience Rewards member. I always savor the breakfast combo with churro pancakes, two eggs, and bacon. Unfortunately, the first steak served was stringy, hard to cut, and poor quality. It was rejected. The second steak was a much better cut and palatable. If it weren't for the experience with the steak, I might have considered rating the food with 5 stars.
El Torito - TorranceResponded on March 11, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the breakfast offerings as an Xperience Rewards member, particularly the churro pancakes, eggs, and bacon. However, we sincerely apologize for the initial disappointment with the quality of the steak. Your comments are invaluable, and we will be sure to address this matter with our culinary team to ensure a consistently high standard of dining experience. We appreciate your understanding and hope to provide you with an exceptional meal on your next visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our servilver Silvia provided great service for our party of 14. Manager Ivan also made us feel welcomed and at home. Looking forward for our next lunch/dinner!
El Torito - TorranceResponded on March 4, 2025
Hey, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our team made your group feel at home and that you had a great experience with your service. It's always our goal to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. We look forward to your next visit! Best regards, The Management Team
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Burbon VIP
Los Angeles21 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect great service waiter was o. Point food was delicious!!!!!
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FAQs

El Torito - Torrance offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Torito - Torrance also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 378-0331.

El Torito - Torrance is rated 4.6 stars by 298 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 23, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

23225 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505

Additional information

Cross street
lomita and hawthorne
Neighborhood
Torrance / Carson
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 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
(310) 378-0331
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 private 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 - Torrance

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What 298 people are saying

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