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El Torito Pasadena - El Torito - Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

El Torito - Pasadena

4.3 (341)
$30 and under
Mexican
3333 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107

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El Torito - Pasadena

4.3
$30 and under
Mexican
Pasadena

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Great for brunch
  • 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.

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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • 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

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at El Torito - Pasadena.

4.3

4.3
(341)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Pasadena

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito in Pasadena offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout events like "karaoke night" and "Monday margarita specials." Guests praise the "delicious food," "great service," and generous portions. While some diners note issues during holiday brunches, many enjoy the "taco night" and family-friendly ambiance.
341 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful time and was pleasantly surprised walking into the Catina and it was kareokee night
    El Torito - PasadenaResponded on October 19, 2026
    Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you had a wonderful time and that karaoke night was a pleasant surprise when you walked in. We enjoy hosting lively nights, and hearing that the atmosphere made your visit special really brightened our day. We hope to see you again soon for more fun and great music.

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  2. Manuel

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was incredible, and the service was outstanding! Everything exceeded our expectations. Definitely one of the best dining experiences we’ve had.
    El Torito - PasadenaResponded on October 12, 2026
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled that the food, atmosphere, and service all exceeded your expectations. We take great pride in creating memorable dining experiences, and it means a lot to know yours was among the best. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  3. Xochiltl

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience! Lots to choose from, there was food everywhere!
    El Torito - PasadenaResponded on October 14, 2026
    We're so glad you had a great experience! We're happy the wide selection and abundance of dishes made your visit enjoyable. We appreciate your kind words about there being food everywhere. We would love for you to stop by again when you can. We appreciate your review.

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  4. Lonnie Gold

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taco night is the best ever. Great price, chips,corn cake and beans plus all the condiments including cucumbers plus radishes.

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  5. Mario

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on October 4, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor Service and the restaurant needs to work on their A/C. Hot outside and hot inside—not good!
    El Torito - PasadenaResponded on October 9, 2026
    We’re sorry to hear about the poor service and that the dining room felt uncomfortably warm. We appreciate you letting us know about the air conditioning and staff issues. Your feedback helps us understand where we missed the mark. We hope you will consider giving us another visit in the future.

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  6. Vicki Gold

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chips not good Soup was great!! Service outstanding
    El Torito - PasadenaResponded on September 26, 2026
    Thank you for visiting and for the feedback. We are sorry the chips missed the mark during your visit. We are glad the soup hit the spot and that you found the service outstanding. We appreciate you sharing this with us and hope to welcome you again soon.

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  7. Liseth Gold

    Los Angeles76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here. Paco provided great service. He made sure we had everything we needed and offered yummy flan!
    El Torito - PasadenaResponded on October 3, 2026
    Thank you so much for coming back and for the kind words. We are thrilled that our team delivered great service and that you enjoyed the flan. It means a lot to hear you love coming here. We look forward to welcoming you again soon for another tasty visit.

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  8. Miles Gold

    Los Angeles210 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice to see Elvis, we will miss Acapulco in Glendale, this isn’t worth our drive from Burbank, too pricey
    El Torito - PasadenaResponded on September 26, 2026
    Thank you for stopping by and for your kind note about seeing a familiar face. We are sorry the drive from Burbank and our prices made the visit feel less worthwhile. We appreciate your loyalty to Acapulco in Glendale and your feedback. We hope you might consider visiting again if you find yourself nearby.

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  9. Lonnie Gold

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tacos were great I was surprised that the corn cake was available. My only issue was that the corn cake was luke warm!
    El Torito - PasadenaResponded on October 3, 2026
    We're glad you enjoyed the tacos and happy the corn cake was available. We're sorry the corn cake arrived lukewarm and appreciate you pointing that out. Thank you for the feedback; it helps us understand what matters to guests. We hope you will visit again soon.

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  10. Maria

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 12 and food and service was great!
    El Torito - PasadenaResponded on September 15, 2026
    Thank you for choosing us for your party of twelve. We are delighted to hear that both the food and the service were great. It is wonderful to know that our kitchen and front-of-house helped make your gathering enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming your group back soon.

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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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • 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

Sunday is a standout, Sunday brunch (9:00am–2:00pm) is a guest favorite, featuring the full buffet and a lively brunch atmosphere.

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday clothing is appropriate for a visit to El Torito - Pasadena.

The Sunday brunch buffet is plentiful, guests frequently describe the brunch spread and some plated items as generous, with many saying they leave comfortably full.

Yes, guests report El Torito - Pasadena has operated holiday buffets and been open on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Yes, guests have chosen El Torito - Pasadena for couples' evenings (including Valentine's visits), praising warm service and sharable highlights like the ignited fajitas.

Sunday brunch, and holiday brunches like Mother’s Day, are the busiest times, while the very first hour of Sunday brunch (about 9–10am) and visits after the brunch rush tend to be quieter.

El Torito - Pasadena feels lively and festive, a cantina/bar area with music and TVs, plus weekend brunches that feature live bands or mariachi, alongside a larger dining side for family meals.

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El Torito - Pasadena

4.3
$30 and under
Mexican
Pasadena

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
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