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El Torito Grill - Brea, Brea, CA

El Torito Grill - Brea

4.4
4.4
858 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for happy hour
Since 1994, El Torito Grill in Brea has been a go-to destination for fresh ingredients and authentic Mexican cooking techniques. Stop by for our Weekday Happy Hour, enjoy $3 Taco Tuesday, or indulge in our All-You-Can-Eat Weekend Brunch. Whether you’re craving handcrafted dishes like our Carnitas Yucatan or a Cadillac Margarita, El Torito Grill delivers something special for every occasion.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (714) 990-2411
  • Website
    https://www.etgrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pepe Lopez
  • Catering
    Bring the flavor of El Torito Grill to your office or off-site event! Whether it’s a small gathering or a large celebration, we’ve got you covered with our Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.etgrill.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party with El Torito Grill. Book one of our rooms, patio, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration. Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.etgrill.com/private-events/
  • Location
    555 Pointe Dr., Brea, CA 92821
  • Area
    Brea / La Habra
  • Cross Street
    Lambert Road
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 858 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Torito Grill - Brea delights with its "excellent brunch" featuring homemade tortillas and attentive service. The staff, including standouts like Adrian and Antillo, consistently go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. With "great choices" for Sunday brunch and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a favorite for family gatherings.

858 Reviews

  1. Michele

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great choices of food for their Sunday bunch. Food stations were kept clean and well stocked. There was even a small section set up just for kids. Service was excellent.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Michele, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  2. Steph

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent brunch. Homemade tortillas hot and delicious 😋
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Steph, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  3. Georgine

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saturday night was slammed! With how busy they were, still had excellent service.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Georgine, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  4. Theresa

    VIP

    Orange County

    92 reviews

    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taco Tuesday with my family was fantastic! Our server Adrian was amazing. He was so personable and friendly. He came around several times to ensure everything was perfect & we were happy. It was a great experience.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Theresa, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Cecile

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made reservations for my party of 12 at 5:30 pm, we were seated after 5 minutes. We had a great location for our table for most of our dinner (in one of their closed areas). Overall our service was great. Our server did his best, he was overwhelmed and was serving many tables at the same time. One of our party's dinner was late and he was given tortilla soup for free for the inconvenience. Our food tasted great and everyone was satisfied with their meals. Would definitely come back.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on 17 February 2025
    Dear Cecile, Thank you for the 4-star review! We appreciate your feedback and are always striving to improve. If there's anything specific you'd like to share to help us earn that 5th star next time, please feel free to reach out. We value your business and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Lina

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server was nice .. u can see he was very stressed out / overwhelmed.. however what annoyed me was that he was “sweating a lot” and u can see sweat drops on his forehead and all I could think off is that sweat is gonna end up in my food 🤢 Also the music was too loud and annoying. I love Mexican music but for this kind of environment where there is so much noise coming from everywhere …u need soft calmer music . We r not at bar/dance party !!

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  7. Lisa

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was phenomenal… never needed anything… she was on top of everything!! The food was fantastic… but it always is. Used gift cards from Costco.. saved us $$. Made reservations in advance… best idea. We asked for a table in the dining room… not bar or patio… best choice… the bar and patio waiters are not friendly or attentive. The main dining room staff are great… will definitely be back!!

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  8. Michael

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time we have had this particular server and both times she seems rushed and has forgotten basic things for the table such as plates, silverware, drinks, to take our order after sitting for over 20 minutes... Last night I finally told her to pay attention to her tables or get us another server. To which she replied ok and walked away. I understand the food service industry is stressful but a table of 3 should garner the same attention as the table of 7. If this was the only incident I'd have let it go. But this is the second incident with this server.

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  9. Matthew

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing fresh tortilla’s. Free chips. Table side guacamole was tasty. Meat somewhat average.
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on 8 February 2025
    Dear Matthew, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Sandra

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Torito Grill never fails to delight my friend and I. We eat there frequently, and we are fortunate enough to have the same server, Antillo. He remembers what we've ordered before - every little detail. He's amazing and such a nice guy. Also, Adrian who has served us in the past made an effort to come over and say hello and check with my friend about how her hubby is doing (Adrian remembered her hubby had been critically ill). El Torito Grill in Brea is so fortunate to have these two gentlemen as employees - they deserve raises!!!
    El Torito Grill - BreaResponded on 8 February 2025
    Dear Sandra, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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FAQs

El Torito Grill - Brea offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito Grill - Brea also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 990-2411.

El Torito Grill - Brea is rated 4.4 stars by 858 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Torito Grill - Brea

555 Pointe Dr., Brea, CA 92821

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lambert Road
  • Area
    Brea / La Habra
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pepe Lopez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.etgrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (714) 990-2411
  • Catering
    Bring the flavor of El Torito Grill to your office or off-site event! Whether it’s a small gathering or a large celebration, we’ve got you covered with our Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.etgrill.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party with El Torito Grill. Book one of our rooms, patio, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration. Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.etgrill.com/private-events/

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