El Torito - Hawthorne

Name: El Torito - Hawthorne
Address: 11855 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA, United States, 90250
Telephone: (310) 679-0233
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

130 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

11:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
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!
Private party facilities
Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party with El Torito. Book one of our rooms, patios, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration, event, or meeting.

Location
11855 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250
Area
Manhattan Beach
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas
25 Dec 2024 only
Join us on Christmas Day! Enjoy a Tri-Tip & Ham All-You-Can-Eat buffet featuring bottomless mimosas from 9am - 2pm for $39.50 Adults/$13.50 Kids, and all your EL Torito favorites from our main menu from 2pm - 8pm. Plus, $6 Drink Specials all day.

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Beach Cities
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito - Hawthorne offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests praise the attentive staff, including standout servers like Jeanie and Cynthia, and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu features crowd-pleasers like fajitas and happy hour drinks. While some note occasional service delays, the overall experience is "wonderful."

130 Reviews

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Danielle
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the DJ for taco Tuesday he was awesome great vibes good food
El Torito - HawthorneResponded 1 day ago
Danielle, thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Dj and taco Tuesday at El Torito - Hawthorne. Our team is always working hard to provide a great experience for our guests. We're glad you had a positive one. We look forward to serving you again soon. - The Management Team
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Guest
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great brunch! Food is flavorful.. The team seemed very happy and helpful. We had someone check on us very often. Will definitely return!
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 9 December 2024
Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our brunch and found our food flavorful. It's always a pleasure to hear from our happy guest. We're looking forward to your return and promise to continue providing the same high-quality service. Best, The Management Team
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Anabelle
VIP
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved the food and the service. Our server Jeanie went above and beyond providing us with exceptional service and the hosts as well. The manager also went around to check if we were all good while dining. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends and family.
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 9 December 2024
Hello Anabelle! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at El Torito - Hawthorne. It's great to know that our team's efforts to provide exceptional service and the food met your expectations. We're especially pleased that you appreciated our efforts to ensure your comfort and satisfaction. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you and your friends and family again soon! Thanks for the high ratings! Best, The Management Team
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Anabelle
VIP
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to dine in on a Wednesday. There wasn’t a lot of people, so our server was super attentive to our table. I loved the food, the service was amazing. I would definitely be coming back again.
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 22 November 2024
Anabelle, thank you for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at El Torito - Hawthorne, especially on a Wednesday when there aren't many people. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food, service, and found value in our offerings. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Anonymous
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Breakfast was so good, chilaquiles and mimosas were 10/10
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 22 November 2024
Hello, We're overjoyed to hear that you enjoyed your breakfast at El Torito - Hawthorne! It's wonderful to know that our chilaquiles and mimosas hit the mark for you. We strive to provide our guests with top-notch food and service, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals and delightful cocktails. Best wishes, The Management Team
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Anonymous
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went in for happy hour and had good drinks and appetizers, friendly service
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 9 November 2024
Thank you so much for the stars! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Anonymous
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, loved the fresh tableside guacaamole
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 9 November 2024
Thank you so much for the stars! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Felicia
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My platter was good and hot came out quick . My waiter was ver nice and attentive loved my visit!
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 4 November 2024
Thanks so much for your feedback! We look forward to serving you next time!
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ROGERIO
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The experience was very, Very good I recommend it.
El Torito - HawthorneResponded on 4 November 2024
Thanks so much for your feedback! We look forward to serving you next time!
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Guest
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite Mexican food place to dine. Food always tastes so fresh, and the team is always so friendly. Definitely the place to enjoy a good meal!
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FAQs

El Torito - Hawthorne offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Hawthorne also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 679-0233.

El Torito - Hawthorne is rated 4.9 stars by 130 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

11:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

11855 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250

Additional information

Area
Manhattan Beach
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 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
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.eltorito.com/
Phone number
(310) 679-0233
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!
Private party facilities
Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party with El Torito. Book one of our rooms, patios, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration, event, or meeting.

El Torito - Hawthorne

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas

Menu

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does El Torito - Hawthorne offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is El Torito - Hawthorne restaurant rated?

Is El Torito - Hawthorne currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information