El Torito - Cypress

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   Stan VIP

   Columbus56 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Very loud locution. An approximate 4% fee was added to the bill with no advance explanation.
   

   El Torito - CypressResponded 6 days ago

   Hello Stan, Thank you for your valuable feedback, we appreciate you taking the time. We look forward to seeing you soon! Best, Reyna
   

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   Kathleen

   Orange County2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I have visited this location several times because it's close to our home. We went for Valentine's Day last night and made an Open Table reservation in advance. We arrived at 7:30pm (our reservation time) and checked in, the host let us know we would be seated shortly. Twenty minutes passed, and I checked with the host and was told I would be seen again shortly. Another 15 minutes went by, and finally, we were told we were the next party with a reservation to be seated. Our reservation was at 7:30pm, and we were seated at 8:25pm. I like El Torito for the ambiance, food, and drinks; the waiters are always accommodating. The front staff and management had difficulty with the number of walk-ins and reservations.
   

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   Gary VIP

   Orange County44 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Went for Sunday Brunch RESERVATIONS RECoMMEDED. There were a lot of people outside waiting to be seated I had a reservation for 2 and was seated right away. The restaurant was VERY crowded and Noisy. There were plenty of stations opened around the restaurant with different selections to choose from. the food was good there were enchiladas, rellenos, soups, salads deserts, and much more to choose from. there was a taco area also. Like I mentioned it was very crowded if you do not like crowds then I would go elsewhere. I think when they closed the Westminster store the people came to the next closest El Torito Cypress. At Westminster they had a courtyard where all the food was displayed at Cypress it was in the entry way in the restaurant in the bar area. There is outside seating available if you want. will I come back Maybe. Remember to make a reservation
   

   El Torito - CypressResponded on 23 January 2025

   Thanks for the review, Gary! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Sunday Brunch offerings. We're glad to hear that you liked our variety of dishes and we hope to welcome you back to El Torito - Cypress soon. Thanks again for your review and looking foward to provide you with great food and service on your next visit. Best, Bertha Martinez - General Manager
   

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   William

   Los Angeles98 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 2 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food at a great price in a welcoming atmosphere. We shared the family fajita platter and everyone loved it. The chicken tortilla soup was also outstanding.
   

   El Torito - CypressResponded on 6 January 2025

   Thanks for the review, William! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your family fajita platter and you loved the chicken tortilla soup. We strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere, excellent food and great service so it's great to hear that we hit the mark for you. We can't wait to welcome you back to El Torito - Cypress best, Bertha Martinez - General Manager
   

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   Elizabeth

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 30 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Gloria was a fantastic waitress! She was very attentive and even recognized my birthday by bringing me a little square of carrot cake and singing for me. The food is always good too, it’s one of my favorite places to eat.
   

   El Torito - CypressResponded on 5 January 2025

   Thank you so much Elizabeth for your kind review! Happy Birthday!! We hope to see you soon! - Karolina Torrez, Regional Director!
   

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   Russell

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a very good time on Christmas Day. We were glad we made reservations mid-afternoon. Food was good along with the service. When we left there was a long line of people waiting to be seated.
   

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   Jeff

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   This was Christmas day so the restaurant was fairly busy and noisy. We came after the 9 am to 2 pm brunch had ended but the wait staff was still very busy. We did not get silverware and napkins until we asked for it when the food was served. Service was just OK since they seemed to be a little understaffed. The food was very good but food was not hot but just warm and the refried beans were very tasty but lukewarm. However, since there are hardly any other restaurants open on Christmas day, this was still a very good experience for the family.
   

   El Torito - CypressResponded on 30 December 2024

   Hi Jeff, Thank you for choosing El Torito - Cypress for your Christmas meal and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found our food good and our refried beans tasty. However, we're sorry to hear about the wait for the silverware and napkins. We understand how important these items are and we're grateful for your patience. We're also sorry to hear about the temperature of the food and the lack of hot food during your visit. We always aim to provide a comfortable dining experience and we're sorry we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again on your next visit to Cypress. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Jan

   Orange County1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 24 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Our family of 10 had a reservation for 10:45 on 12/24, but when we arrived, we learned the restaurant didn't open until 11 am. Our server was Mario M. He kept trying to sell us alcohol. 3 of us had the house margaritas ($9.75), which were not very good, IMO. I asked the age & price for the "kids" buffet and told him our 2 twin granddaughters were 12. He snapped back, "they're adults!" No charge for our 1 year old granddaughter. Buffet was $16.95 each and food was good (not great) but very few options to choose from. We also ordered a soup to-go ($9.25) for our S-I-L, who stayed home sick. When I received the bill, I asked Mario what the $7.90 surcharge was for and he snapped back with attitude that "it was for the use of the table, like when we go to the store, we have to pay for bags!" Normally, I'm a very generous tipper (retired Food & Bev trainer for Disney) but only tipped 10% (cash). We barely saw him & dirty plates stacked up, and we had to ask for napkins & water refills. The restaurant was NOT busy. Don't think we'll be back.
   

   El Torito - CypressResponded on 31 December 2024

   Hi Jan, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at El Torito - Cypress. We understand that waiting for a reservation can be frustrating, especially when you're trying to enjoy a holiday meal with the family. We also apologize if our food did not meet your expectations. We're also sorry to hear about your experience with our service. We strive to provide attentive and friendly service, and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We understand your concerns and we'll certainly take them into account as we continue to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the quality experience you should expect from us. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   John

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and food! Would recommend 100% for family brunches
   

   El Torito - CypressResponded on 12 January 2025

   Thank you for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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    Doug VIP

    Orange County68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    One of my favorite Mexican Restaurants. Service and food are consistently excellent. Long time customer and fan.
    

    El Torito - CypressResponded on 13 January 2025

    Thank you for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon!
    

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