El Torito Grill features specialty menu items created by the Company's executive chef, Pepe Lopez, including mesquite broiled fish and steaks, as well as Mexican combination platters. Salads and soups are also available for both lunch and dinner.
To compliment the range of specialty items, El Torito Grill offers a wide selection of upscale margaritas, in addition to a complete list of Mexican beers and cocktails.

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27 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

(27 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 27 reviews

5 stars

(10)

4 stars

(14)

3 stars

(3)

2 stars

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1 star

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Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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great for lunch(15)
good for groups(11)
special occasion(9)

kid-friendly(7)
neighborhood gem(7)
great for brunch(5)

El Torito Grill - Brea Reviews List

Review 1 for El Torito Grill - Brea

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/03/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The staff was great, the service was excellent. We tried several dishes and they were all great."

Dined on 5/03/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch

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Review 2 for El Torito Grill - Brea

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Everything is great about

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2013

2009

Dined on 04/06/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Everything is great about this place except a bit noisy!!"

Dined on 04/06/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 3 for El Torito Grill - Brea

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fresh Made Tortillas hot of

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2013

2012

Dined on 04/04/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Fresh Made Tortillas hot of the grill with tasty salsas, Latin /Southwest Decor and lighting,delicious and fresh food, enjoyed it very much !"

Dined on 04/04/2013

2012

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Review 4 for El Torito Grill - Brea

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We enjoy our dinner, but next

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2013

2011

Dined on 03/27/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We enjoy our dinner, but next time I will reserve early :)"

Dined on 03/27/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 5 for El Torito Grill - Brea

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food were bought out warm,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food were bought out warm, doesn't have the sizzling and the taste, but they are willing to re-cook another dish."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 6 for El Torito Grill - Brea

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Made a relatively last-minute

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Made a relatively last-minute reservation on Valentine's Day. We were seated promptly on the deck (as requested online). Server brought fresh tortillas and honey butter, as well as chips and two salsas. All were delicious. We ordered the special $50 Valentine's Dinner for Two, with extra-charge margaritas. My wife had fajitas, which were excellent; flavorful and not greasy. I had carne asada, which was also very nice with well thought out sides. We split the churros for dessert. In total, it was a very pleasant evening, aided by the beautiful sunset followed by the spectacular view of the city lights."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 7 for El Torito Grill - Brea

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went on Valentines Day and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2009

Dined on 02/14/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Went on Valentines Day and had a great time. The service, food and ambiance was all excellent."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2009

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 8 for El Torito Grill - Brea

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We arrived at the restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We arrived at the restaurant about an hour prior to our reservation time. We were seated almost immediately, even though they were quite busy. We were there for a Special Valentine's Day menu. Food was excellent. Our waiter was on top of everything. We didn't have to wait too long for our food."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 9 for El Torito Grill - Brea

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First time I made a reservation

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"First time I made a reservation at El Torito Grill and the experience was great."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 10 for El Torito Grill - Brea

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was delicious and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/02/2013

2008

Dined on 02/02/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was delicious and the service was great. Our waiter was attentive and the manager went around checking on customers. The only reason this place didn't get a 5 star is due to the very high noise level."

Dined on 02/02/2013

2008

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