El Torito Mexican Restaurant

Authentic cooking in our traditional Mexican haciendas, El Torito focuses on using fresh, high-quality ingredients to prepare made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine.

I like the food so much that I am used to the slow service and the kids do not notice. It's right by Six Flags so we hit it with the kids usually after a long day in the park. We do go at lunch if we do half days.

They serve super cold beer and the beans are very good and the kids seem to love it. It can get packed right after the park closes but it usually isn't bad if you hit it for brunch.

Founded in 1954 in Encino, Calif., El Torito Restaurants is a pioneer in California's full-service Mexican casual dining restaurant segment. Operational for more than 50 years, it is one of the largest Mexican restaurant brands in California and operates franchise locations in Japan, Turkey and the Middle East. Operating in over 65 locations, its menu features regional specialties, including...

Since 1954, El Torito Restaurants has been the pioneer in creating fresh, authentic Mexican dishes made from scratch.  We take pride in serving these dishes to you with our warm, Latin hospitality.

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