El Torito - Hawthorne

4 (186)

$30 and under

Mexican

11855 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250

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El Torito - Hawthorne

$30 and under

Mexican

Manhattan Beach

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Great for live music

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
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
(310) 679-0233
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
11855 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250
Neighborhood
Manhattan Beach
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

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Reviews

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4.0

(186)

3.6Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
3.6Value

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Review summary

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El Torito - Hawthorne offers a lively atmosphere with "great food/drinks and service" and a DJ enhancing the ambiance. The staff is "very friendly and helpful," and takeout experiences are highly recommended. However, some special events have faced challenges, such as delays and menu shortages, impacting overall satisfaction.

186 Reviews

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Adriene
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on September 16, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I was so disappointed in my visit. Prices have went up and they put my appetizer on this big huge plate and tried to spread everything out to make it look full. Everything was small and cut in half. My Server Eduoudo was nice , But even after pulling up my’ Free Appetizers’ App on my phone, they still tried to overcharge me!
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Tiffenay
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kisten is the best server EVER! She is one of the reason myaelf and family come to this location..
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Treal
Los Angeles3 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 5, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was cool i think they was short staffed cause it took forever for us to order and receive our food
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Marie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on July 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food/drinks and service was GREAT! dj was bumping the jams so the ambiance was great, a little loud tho it felt like we were screaming to head each other or our service. Would 100% go again
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Paula-Anne
San Francisco15 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This location is typically very good for Brunch, but on Father's Day it really let us down considering it was much better on other holidays, especially when we went for Easter. There was no one manning the carving station, the food overall was dry, the ice cream was all melted and never changed out, the lettuce at the salad bar was brown and old. It was difficult to find a clean plate, and the two employees at the front desk did a poor job or crowd control at the front door. I'm not sure we will return for brunch considering we couldn't get most of the food we would typically get at this brunch. Definitely not a value on Father's Day.
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lynn Gold
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service great. Frozen margaritas tooo watered down.
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TAMICKA
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was very friendly and helpful overall, so I wouldn't take anything from them, but when I found hair in my food, it took my experience for doing brunch with them for the first time, down because I didn't expect it and was weary of eating other food items.
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Guest Gold
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had such a great brunch experience! The service was amazing from start to finish, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything came out perfect, and the staff made us feel so welcomed. Definitely looking forward to coming back!
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Guest Gold
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience with my takeout order! Everything was packaged perfectly, the food looked amazing, and it tasted just as fresh and delicious as if I were dining in. You can really tell they put care into every detail. Highly recommend!
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Sam Gold
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined on May 10, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The worse experience ever, the restaurant and management were not even trying to accommodate the flow of the traffic. I had a reservation at 1:00 pm we were seated @ 2:05pm. Waited for 15 minutes @ our table and no one acknowledged us. We will never go back to this place ever again. Bad management and no empathy with customers.
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on May 18, 2026
Dear Sam, We are very sorry to hear about your visit. Being seated more than an hour after your 1:00 p.m. reservation and then waiting at the table without acknowledgment is unacceptable. We appreciate you taking the time to share these details. We regret we did not meet your expectations. We would like to discuss this further; we care about your experience and want to make things right! Please feel free to reach out at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Daisy Cabada General Manager Daisy.Cabada @xperiencerg.com
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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
(310) 679-0233
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
11855 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250
Neighborhood
Manhattan Beach
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

FAQs

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

Sundays are a favourite for the El Torito Hawthorne brunch, guests repeatedly praise the Sunday brunch and bottomless mimosas; Taco Tuesday is another lively night, known for its DJ and taco bar vibe.

El Torito - Hawthorne is at its liveliest on Tuesday evenings for Taco Tuesday (DJ and taco bar), while Sunday morning brunch is a popular, family-friendly time to visit.

El Torito - Hawthorne feels festive and family-friendly, DJs turn Taco Tuesday into a lively night and some brunches have featured live mariachi, while guests also describe a large, open dining room and warm, attentive staff.

Yes, El Torito - Hawthorne is family-friendly: guests regularly bring children for the popular Sunday brunch, and brunch pricing notes kids around $13.

The brunch and buffet offerings (including holiday buffets and some specials) are described as plentiful, guests report leaving comfortably full, with shareable items like tableside guacamole sizeable enough for several people.

Yes, guests often choose El Torito - Hawthorne for special occasions and anniversaries, so it works well as a celebratory date-night spot.

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El Torito - Hawthorne

$30 and under

Mexican

Manhattan Beach

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

El Torito - Hawthorne

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El Torito - Hawthorne

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