Rocio Vargas

Had the best experience with our amazing waiter Salvador very attentive and also very friendly enjoyed our brunch for my daughters bday 💕

albi Troz

So we came here for the first time today with my cousin for the all you can eat brunch buffet. Service was great the food variety is crazy good. Managers always coming around. Deep fried quesadillas or empanadas were 10/10. Also the desserts were great! Recommend it to anyone.

Javier Aceves

Salvador was great, he immediately greeted us and explained how the Sunday brunch works. He was fast with the mimosas and made my birthday brunch a great time!

Risen Video

Stepping into the Northridge location of El Torito feels like discovering a breath of fresh air in the Southern California dining scene. Departing from the chain's usual darker, rustic charm, this vibrant outpost greets diners with an open, naturally lit space that instantly uplifts the mood. It’s a welcome twist; and one that works beautifully. The staff here exude warmth and attentiveness; setting the tone for what turned out to be a delightful culinary experience. While the menu remains rooted in the traditional flavors that fans of El Torito have come to love, the execution at this location elevates familiar dishes with stunning presentation and bold, memorable flavor in every bite. The bar area buzzes with energy; while the main dining space offers ample room between tables, ensuring a comfortable and uncrowded experience; a thoughtful detail that modern diners (and their mobile devices) will appreciate. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner, catching up with old friends, or gathering the family, this location delivers on every front. Add to that plenty of parking. In short: two enthusiastic thumbs up. El Torito Northridge has earned its place as our go-to when in the area.

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Shawn iwamasa

Went for lunch for the buffet for $16.50. My elderly mother, wife, and I opted for the buffet. I was really craving Carnitas. Walked over to inspect options. Sure enough, shredded pork. I was worried it was going to be the cheaper cubed type. We also had table side guacamole. Subtle, but nice flavor. Good thing my mom can eat. I thought the buffet wouldn't be cost-effective. With one soda, our bill with 20% tip was $90. We did enjoy our meal. I had at least 10 street tacos. Wow. We are planning to go back.

Very tasty food, , nice people, nice drinks ..we ate mexican food.. large playes .. i definitely recommend it!?

Very tasty food, , nice people, nice drinks ..we ate mexican food.. large playes .. i definitely recommend it!?

Very tasty food, , nice people, nice drinks ..we ate mexican food.. large playes .. i definitely recommend it!?

Very tasty food, , nice people, nice drinks ..we ate mexican food.. large playes .. i definitely recommend it!?

When you get the coupon for the $8 breakfast entrees you should go. The food is delicious and the service great. Pair up the entree with the unlimited mimosas and it’s a fantastic meal. We keep com…

When you get the coupon for the $8 breakfast entrees you should go. The food is delicious and the service great. Pair up the entree with the unlimited mimosas and it’s a fantastic meal. We keep…

When you get the coupon for the $8 breakfast entrees you should go. The food is delicious and the service great. Pair up the entree with the unlimited mimosas and it’s a fantastic meal. We keep c…

When you get the coupon for the $8 breakfast entrees you should go. The food is delicious and the service great. Pair up the entree with the unlimited mimosas and it’s a fantastic meal. We keep c…

James Smith

It was not busy when I went here with one friend. Staff was gracious & friendly, short, reasonable wait for food after ordering. Food was good, plenty of free parking in adjoining lot, but may get full when busy.

Rebecca Castro

I’ve been going to el Torito to since I was young because my mom loves the restaurant ! And so do I. The food is consistently good and I’ve tried many different dishes. This time I got the burrito especial which was delicious! The tortilla had an enchilada sauce on it that was very flavorful and good. I very much enjoyed it! But portion also so I ended up taking half home. My aunt got the chicken and sour cream enchiladas and my mom got the sizzling enchiladas. They both thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The sizzling enchiladas were surprisingly light but flavorful and my mom was able to eat both of hers.

Larissa M

I came here for some happy hour bites, and I’m so glad I did! The cantina offers happy hour every day from 3 pm to 9 pm—who doesn’t love happy hour every single day? I tried the chicken sopes ($6) and the street corn off the cob ($4). Both were delicious, but be warned—there’s a bit of a kick to them, so next time, I’ll ask for a little less spice. It seems like a lot of people come for the margarita flight ($10), which includes classic mango and blackberry flavors. The waitress suggested I try one since it’s a top seller, but since I don’t drink, I passed. However, if you enjoy a good drink, they also offer $4 draft beers during happy hour. They have a variety of specials throughout the week too. For example, kids eat for just $1 on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult meal, and they offer a fun brunch on Sundays. Be sure to check out all the great deals!

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Adam Price

Me and my family used to love this location. We've been celebrating our birthdays, holidays, and casual dinners at El Torito's all over Los Angeles County for over 30 years now. But our last visit, about 1 week ago. We had a reservation, got there 5 minutes before our reservation, and they made us wait 40 minutes for our table. Also, as we we were waiting for our table, 3 different family's had came in after us (a party of 5 guests, then 4 guests, then 2 guests) and they were all seated within 5 minutes! Oh and we were a party of 4 guest btw. Anyways, once we finally got our table... we noticed it was a little wobbly. Which happens all the time, we just fold up a piece of paper a bunch of times and put it under one of the legs. Instant fix. But this time as I lift the table cloth to see which leg to put it under... I realized they literally pulled out one of those plastic folding picnic tables! And grabbed chairs from other tables and made tried to cover up that it was a damn plastic folding table! That's all I'm gonna say. That should be enough for you to understand the service at this location. Oh and another thing... the staff at this location has the WORST attitude and the WORST service out of the many other locations we go to. That being said. If you want to try out an El Torito that has staff with amazing personalities and great service. I HIGHLY suggest the location on Ventura Blvd. I don't remember the exact location right now... but thats our favorite El Torito. I could be wrong but I believe it's in Tarzana. That is all, carry on...

Melissa

Revised review: Now that I've tried this place a handful of times, I'm lowering my rating to 2/5 stars. My husband and I have only sat at the bar and the service has been hit or miss. There seems to be only one person working the tables in the bar area and when they're busy the service is pretty slow. The server is definitely running around and working hard but be prepared to wait for drinks and your check. It's also very hot in the restaurant. Not sure if the ac needs to be set at a lower temp or if it just can't keep up with the hot days. For food, the fajitas have been good the couple of times we've had them. The beans were sooo good the first time but I guess that was just a fluke. Since then, they have either been too watery, under seasoned and/or undercooked. For drinks, I've had the margarita flight a few times. The first time it was really good but the other times have been lacking in alcohol and inconsistent in preparation. For example, one of them had sugar on the rim and the next time it's salt. There is another El Torito not far from this one. We will try that one next and hope for the best... Old review: My husband and I went on a Saturday at 6pm and sat in the bar section in a somewhat private spot. It was a nice spot by the window. We were happy to see they have happy hour from 3-9 everyday. After we were seated, it took a while before our waiter greeted us. When he finally did he seemed very overwhelmed but nice. We ended up ordering their mini tacos, water and a beer to start. We waited a long time for anything to come. At one point he looked over at our table like he just remembered we were there then shortly after he brought us chips. We were nearly done with our chips before our drinks came then our tacos finally came. After he delivered our order he left in a hurry and we were not able to order anything else. He never checked in on us and we were already there for over 30mins at this point. We finished our tacos and waited for a bit longer until we looked around and saw people closer to the bar already receiving drinks and food after having only been there less than 10mins. We made the decision to move to the bar in order to be served. The bartender there helped us right away. He said the waiter was there by himself, which was obvious because he was running around like a mad man. Maybe the tall bald guy who was wandering around aimlessly should have stepped in and helped. We ended up ordering a Margarita flight and the steak and shrimp plate. High praise to the pinto beans, some of the best I've ever had. The steak had a good flavor but was nearly impossible to chew. We spit most of it out. Everything else on the plate was good. We will probably return and only sit at the bar. I may edit my review after another visit if the service improves.

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