El Torito - Lakewood

4.8

209 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for happy hour

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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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
(562) 531-7460
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
5242 Lakewood Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712
Neighborhood
Lakewood / Bellflower
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 209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Long Beach / Catalina
Great for brunch
Long Beach / Catalina
Kid-friendly
Long Beach / Catalina
Good for groups
Long Beach / Catalina
Healthy
Long Beach / Catalina
Good for special occasions
Long Beach / Catalina
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito in Lakewood is praised for its "delicious food" and "amazing service," with standout servers like Edwin and Jose ensuring a memorable dining experience. The Sunday brunch is highlighted as a "delicious and great value," featuring a quality buffet and attentive staff. The restaurant maintains a clean and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for brunch with family or larger gatherings. Some guests note a lively ambiance, though occasionally the music can be loud. Overall, El Torito offers a delightful dining experience with a focus on quality and service.

209 Reviews

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Jason
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really quick, really easy, made date night go really smooth!
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Charle
VIP
Los Angeles
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Service!! We are three senior citizens & our adult children to eat, drink & watch the Super Bowl. We had a amazing time. We arrived 15 minutes early & was promptly seated. We ordered happy hour drinks & our entrees that was delivered fresh, hot & sizzling. The manager was gracious enough to turn up the volume on the TVs to hear & enjoy the Super Bowl game vs. the in house music. In addition , 2 of the 6 TVs were not operative, however the manager utilized his skills and was able to get the other two direct tv satellite working to ensure all 6 TVs were working & broadcasting the superbowl game. I would promote him!! The food & drinks & service was excellent We all thoroughly enjoyed the service, food & drinks!!! This was as amazing time & we will be here same time next year. Thank you El Torritos!!
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Miesha
VIP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was great! Our server Edwin made sure our food was made to our liking, and he made sure we didn’t run out of chips and salsa! Everything was great! We will most definitely dine here again soon!
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Jennifer
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were 2 servers in our little area. Alberto was ours. The servers would check and refill everyone as they walked by- it was AMAZING. Both so kind and friendly. El Torito Sunday brunch is such a delicious and great value!
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Andrea
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jose is the best server ever !!! O choose him everytime I go
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Agustín
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muy delicioso su comida es genial y la atención ni se diga excelente
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Vicki
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We got sat 5 minutes after we arrived and we were early. They tried sitting us in a little 2 seat booth but I’m a bit bigger and it was uncomfortable so they gave us a table. The food was excellent and servers were nice.
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Nicholos
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Music was too loud for conversation. Food was excellent. Our waiter was awesome. Attentive and quick to help.
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Alyssa
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a great brunch experience. Jose R was our waiter and he was amazing. Will totally come back
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Honor
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I’m no stranger to El Torito, dine there often. It was a very busy evening due to the holiday season. Despite the wait for service, all was good. Having happy hour last until 9pm was also good and helpful. The food is always delicious, those mini chorizo tacos were wonderful, queso dip warm and delicious.
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FAQs

El Torito - Lakewood offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Lakewood also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (562) 531-7460.

El Torito - Lakewood is rated 4.8 stars by 209 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5242 Lakewood Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lakewood / Bellflower
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

Website
https://www.eltorito.com/
Phone number
(562) 531-7460
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 - Lakewood

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What 209 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

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