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El Torito Irvine - El Torito - Irvine, Irvine, CA

El Torito - Irvine

4.2
4.2
340 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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
    (949) 833-8230
  • 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/
  • Location
    18512 Mac Arthur Blvd., Irvine, CA 92612
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • 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

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day 3-Course Menu

    Feb 10, 2025 - Feb 17, 2025
    Treat your special someone to our Valentine’s 3-Course Sweetheart Menu for Two. Enjoy a Champagne Toast, One Starter per guest, One Entrée per guest, and One Dessert to Share, for $60. Available February 10th – February 17th. Make your reservations today!
    Valentine's Day 3-Course Menu Photo

Menu

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What 340 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • South Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • South Orange County

    Kid-friendly

  • South Orange County

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito in Irvine offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "fresh and tasty" food. Guests appreciate the variety, from sizzling enchiladas to made-to-order tacos, and enjoy "amazing happy hour deals." While occasional service delays are noted, the overall atmosphere and "great value for your buck" make it a popular choice.

340 Reviews

  1. Cathie

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Valentine’s Day experience . Definitely worth returning ❤️

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  2. Richard

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a surprise to have our 18 dollar plates be on a 9.99 special. Awesome Valentines night.

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  3. Arti

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The server was not interested in providing services. No water, drinks were late , no extra napkins even after requesting multiple times

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  4. Don

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I took the wifey for some Mexican V-Day food and it was very good. We got the valentines special and it was quite a bit of food so we had to take some home. Our waiter was very cordial and served our food at the right times, he also checked back a couple times if we needed anything.👍🏼

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  5. Hua

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and healthy. There were ample parking spaces too so there was no Friday evening parking stress what we typically experienced at most restaurants. The portion of the food is very generous also. One salad and one main course with tip included also costed us $60 which is very difficult to find in Irvine restaurant for dinner these days!
    El Torito - IrvineResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Hua! Thanks for taking the time to share your valuable compliments on EL TORITO. We take pride in giving outstanding service to every customer and we are overjoyed to hear it pay off.

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  6. Jon

    VIP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Too crowded and too noisy and food not as good as before. Drawback of 3-9 happy hour.

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  7. Simi

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I seafood trio I ordered was absolutely delicious. I wish they would offer blackened fish tacos…
    El Torito - IrvineResponded on January 26, 2025
    Hello Sim, Thank you for your 5 star review. We're glad you loved our delicious seafood trio. We look forward to serving you soon.

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  8. Alan

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Torito is great! The food was fresh and tasty, and the service was friendly and quick. I really enjoyed the sizzling enchiladas with grilled chicken. I’ll definitely come back again!

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  9. Ronald

    VIP

    E. Tennessee

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average like eating at Taco Bell. Service was ok (had better attention and service from the staff member that delivers chips and salsa).

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  10. Kathleen

    VIP

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All good.Food had flavor and selections! Great staff!

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FAQs

El Torito - Irvine offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Irvine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 833-8230.

El Torito - Irvine is rated 4.2 stars by 340 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Torito - Irvine

18512 Mac Arthur Blvd., Irvine, CA 92612

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • 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
  • Website
    https://www.eltorito.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 833-8230
  • 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/
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