El Torito (meaning “the little bull” in Spanish) is a casual-dining restaurant chain specializing in Mexican cuisine. It is known for tableside preparations such as flame-grilled fajitas and made-to-order guacamole.
Customers enjoy the wide variety of food options and inviting dining atmosphere. Best nights here are said to be every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Appetizers | ||
| Guacamole | $7.99 - $7.99 | |
| Lobster Quesadilla | $9.99 - $9.99 | |
| Grilled Quesadilla | $7.99 - $7.99 | |
| Black Pepper Tamarind BBQ Shrimp | $8.99 - $8.99 | |
| Mexican Shrimp Cocktail | $10.99 - $10.99 | |
| Taquitos - Shrimp | $7.99 - $7.99 | |
| Taquitos - Chicken | $6.99 - $7.99 | |
| Taquitos - Chicken and Shrimp | $7.99 - $7.99 | |
| Mexican Platter | $11.79 - $11.99 | |
| Lobster Tamale Cake | $7.99 - $7.99 | |
| Soups and Salads | ||
| Tortilla Soup | $4.79 - $4.99 | |
| Fire - Roasted Tomato Soup | $4.79 - $4.99 | |
| Romaine Salad | $4.79 - $4.99 | |
| The Grills Garden Salad | $4.79 - $4.99 | |
| Fajitas Salad - Chicken | $11.79 - $11.99 | |
| Fajitas Salad - Steak | $11.79 - $12.49 | |
| BBQ Chicken Tostada | $9.99 - $10.99 | |
| Chicken Taco Salad | $9.99 - $9.99 | |
| Grilled Chicken Romaine | $9.99 - $10.99 | |
| Carne Asada Tostada | $9.99 - $11.49 | |
| The Grills Fajitas | ||
| all fajitas are served with onions, fresh pasilla and red bell peppers. Comes with red and black beans, avocado relish, pico de gallo and fresh handmade tortillas | ||
| Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast Fajitas | $11.99 - $12.99 | |
| Mesquite Grilled Steak Adobo Fajitas | $11.99 - $14.49 | |
| Mexican Shrimp Fajitas | $13.99 - $14.99 | |
| From The Grill | ||
| Grilled Breast of Chicken | $10.99 - $12.99 | |
| Tamarind BBQ Baby Back Ribs | $14.99 - $16.99 | |
| Carne Asada | $13.99 - $16.99 | |
| Shrimp Diabla | $15.49 - $16.99 | |
| Carne Asada Y Camarones | $15.99 - $16.99 | |
| Mexican Specialties | ||
| Camitas Yucatan | $10.99 - $11.99 | |
| Black Pepper Tamarind BBQ Shrimp | $13.99 - $15.99 | |
| Fire Roasted Vegetables | $8.99 - $10.99 | |
| Santa Fe Torte | $9.99 - $10.99 | |
| Combination | ||
| Chili Relleno and Grilled Chicken Roasted Corn Enchilada | $9.79 - $9.99 | |
| Mesquite Grilled Chicken Taco and Cheese Enchilada | $9.79 - $9.99 | |
| Chicken Tamale and Mesquite Grilled Steak Taco | $9.79 - $9.99 | |
| Chicken Roasted Corn Enchilada, Mesquite Grilled Steak Taco and Two Chicken Taquitos | $10.79 - $11.99 | |
| Mesquite Grilled Steak Taco, Grilled Chicken Roasted Corn Enchilada and Steak Pecos Chimi | $10.99 - $12.99 | |
| Mexican Classic | ||
| Soft Tacos with Chicken | served with red and black beans, avocado relish, and sweet corn cake | $8.99 - $9.99 |
| Soft Tacos with Steak | served with red and black beans, avocado relish, and sweet corn cake | $9.99 - $10.99 |
| Soft Tacos with Camitas | served with red and black beans, avocado relish, and sweet corn cake | $8.99 - $9.99 |
| Soft Tacos with Fish with Rice | served with red and black beans, avocado relish, and sweet corn cake | $10.99 - $11.99 |
| Enchiladas with Cheese | served with rice, refried black beans and sweet corn cake | $8.99 - $9.79 |
| Enchiladas with Chicken | served with rice, refried black beans and sweet corn cake | $9.79 - $9.99 |
| Burritos with Chicken Fajita | served with rice, red and black beans, avocado relish and sweet corn cake | $9.99 - $10.99 |
| Burritos with Steak Fajita | served with rice, red and black beans, avocado relish and sweet corn cake | $9.99 - $10.99 |
| Burritos with Camitas | served with rice, red and black beans, avocado relish and sweet corn cake | $8.99 - $9.99 |
| Taquitos with Chicken | served with rice, red and black beans, and sweet corn cake | $9.79 - $9.99 |
| Taquitos with Shrimp | served with rice, red and black beans, and sweet corn cake | $9.99 - $10.99 |
| Taquitos with Chicken and Shrimp | served with rice, red and black beans, and sweet corn cake | $9.99 - $10.99 |
| Chili Relleno | served with pineapple, mango salsa, red and black beans, rice and sweet corn cake | $8.79 - $8.99 |
History
The company was established in 1954 by Larry J. Cano. It claims to be a pioneer of the full service Mexican restaurant segment in California.
El Torito currently has about 70 locations in California, Arizona, Oregon, and overseas. It is among the several Mexican restaurant chains managed by Real Mex Restaurants.
Review
The restaurant has a casual dining ambience and provides free TV viewing and wi-fi service to customers. It is ideal for lunch and dinner with family, friends, or colleagues.
The menu consists of common Mexican dishes such as fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, and burritos. Margaritas, ice-cold cervezas, and wines are also served here.
El Torito specialties include carne asada, carne asada & shrimp, chile verde, carnitas Michoacán, and pollo fresco en adobo – all cooked with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
The chain provides professional customer service. The waitstaff are accommodating and constantly check up on customers to make sure they have everything they need.