El Torito

Northridge, CA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.1/5
★★★★☆ 4.1
Reviews
20
Rank in Northridge
#115
of 269 restaurants
City Percentile
37%
rating percentile
Address
El Torito, 8855 Tampa Ave, Northridge, CA 91324
Phone
(818) 349-1607
Website
www.eltorito.com
Status
Closes soon · 11 PM · Opens 9 AM Sat

El Torito is a restaurant located in Northridge, CA. It is one of 269 restaurants listed in Northridge. Its 4.1-star rating is slightly below the Northridge city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Torito

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

Hours

Friday11 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Javier · Mar 2026

Great restaurant for the first time ever being here I was impressed with the great service and food! Maria the server was super attentive and professional not to mention real respectful! I am definitely coming back and will absolutely recommend this restaurant. The bar service was excellent too 100% all star restaurant

★★★★★ 5.0 Mauricio · Feb 2026

Most beautiful El Torito of all. 4 levels with Spanish iron railings Spanish sconces. A bigger than life size bull in the center. With brick ceilings and a great wood trellis. Great place for work lunches because the buffet means hot food no waiting. Love the sautéed veggies and The cilantro salad dressing is so good. I use it for my tacos too! Even the made to order tortillas, sooo good. Mario the bar tender was so polite and Joseph the manager is a great host throughout the meal. See it for yourself.

★★★★★ 5.0 R6eriohLa · Feb 2026

Always a great time at el torito.. Mario at the bar will always take care of you right. Taco Tuesday is delicious and their Sunday brunch to die for. Come visit Mario at the bar and you’ll never leave without laughing and wanting to come back….

★★★★★ 5.0 Joey Noorali · Mar 2026

I had a great experience at El Torito thanks to Mario. From the moment we sat down, he was extremely friendly, attentive, and professional. He made sure our drinks were always filled, checked in on us at the right times, and made us feel very welcome. Mario really went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. His positive attitude and great customer service made the whole dining experience even better. It’s rare to come across someone who genuinely cares about their guests the way he does. If you visit El Torito, I highly recommend asking for Mario. He’s fantastic and truly represents excellent service!

★★★★★ 5.0 efrain carvajal · Jan 2026

Come over for lunch and had the best chilaquiles & Eggs, the margaritas are fire as well and the hospitality by Mario ( bartender) make sure all my needs were fulfilled, enjoying the game and management check on me to ensure we were having a great time. Best margarita. Thanks

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurant

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