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El Torito - Steakhouse in Riverside, California

El Torito

4.1 (2361 reviews)

3639 Riverside Plaza Dr #526, Riverside, CA 92506

Mexican restaurant

About El Torito - steak house in Riverside, California

Mexican chain featuring burritos, fajitas & classic cocktails in an informal setting.

Customer Review Summary

El Torito has received positive reviews highlighting its great food and service. Many customers enjoyed the fresh chips and variety in the macho combo, as well as the unique cheesecake banana chimi. The Sunday all-you-can-eat spread received praise for its wide selection and tasty preparation. Service was consistently described as friendly and attentive, with special mentions of personable staff like Juan and Vicente. Large parties experienced excellent service, with managers going the extra mile to ensure a memorable celebration. However, there was a negative experience regarding seating, where a customer felt ignored by staff. Overall, the restaurant is considered clean with good food, making customers likely to return.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • All you can eat
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.1 out of 5
5
1319
4
505
3
227
2
127
1
183
Based on 2361 reviews

Peter

1 month ago

Haven’t been to a “El Torito” location in about 7 years. They had a a great deal for Valentine’s Day. For how busy it was the customer service was good. Once the chips and pico hut out table the self control when out the table. The chips were freshly fried and not stale at all! The macho combo was huge and offers a great variety that includes a fried beef taco, chile relleno, a chicken sour cream enchilada, a tamale with rice and beans. The cheesecake banana chimi was a warm and savory dessert unlike anything I ever tired before. Will definitely be back soon.

Joh A

4 months ago

😁 The Sunday all-you-can-eat spread was great! Everything from tacos and enchiladas to omelettes and waffles was well-prepared and tasty. 🧑‍💼👩‍💼 Service: Friendly and attentive staff, making sure plates were cleared and drinks were filled. I believe Juan is who helped us. Rating: 5/5 For more local reviews follow Insta @Joh.eats

Olga Evelyn Bueno

A few years ago we had a bad experience and hadn’t returned but we received a gift card and gave it another chance. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and service compared to last time. Our waiter was Victor P. , and I have to say was very welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious and the place was very clean well kept.

Frank Luersen

The manager Andy was a great host! We had a large party of 10 for my grandsons birthday and Andy went out of his way to make him feel special and celebrated. His team was friendly and wore smiles at all times. Great experience and great team!

Kirsten Laverty

1 year ago

We came to this location with a group of 7. We were early but 10 minutes before opening. They were very nice and seated us. The bartender did a nice job with the Bloody Mary's. The bacon wrapped shrimp is AMAZING. The salsa has a nice kick to it, which I like, but some might think it's too spicy. *The only thing I have an issue with was the beans. For a Mexican restaurant... beans are a main item. The beans, to me, had a funky taste. Everything else was great. Friendly staff and very clean.

Kim Bridges

Our Server Vicente was super nice and very attentive. The absolute best! Good food and the Cadillac margaritas were so good too. Next time you dine ask for Vicente, he will take good care of you!

Karen Pacanins

6 months ago

Vicente was a WONDERFUL SERVER! He was very attentive and frequently checked in on us. He had recommended us items from the menu. What an amazing experience provided by Vicente. Thank you!!!

Sarah

5 months ago

Never got seated, they just ignored me. A server (male) looked at me, didn't say anything and walked away. I waited for quite a bit longer. The place was not busy at all. Took a photo of empty host area.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 9 AM–11 PM
Sunday 9 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

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