El Torito

Pasadena, CA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Pasadena
#249
of 535 restaurants
City Percentile
31%
rating percentile
Address
El Torito, 3333 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone
(626) 351-8995
Website
www.eltorito.com
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM

El Torito is a restaurant located in Pasadena, CA. It is one of 535 restaurants listed in Pasadena. Its 4.2-star rating is slightly below the Pasadena city average of 4.4 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

Saturday9 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Shawn Sheng · Dec 2025

Been wanting to try this place for a while and it did not disappoint at all. First off the interior is absolutely massive, so many tables in two sections. The food is incredible with large portions and very tasty. They serve free chips and salsa which is a sign of a great Mexican restaurant. The guacamole was made tableside and super fresh. Everything tasted great and the staff were super friendly and helpful.

★★★★★ 5.0 A. M. · Oct 2025

Lively ambience! Taco Tuesday specials with handmade tortillas. Separate areas for your dining preferences ; sports TVs regular restaurant and banquet side. Go when Oscar is there! Stellar and attentive service and help from Karla! Excellent customer service and delicious food. Nothing like enjoying a Dodgers game from every angle. Plenty of parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

★★★★★ 5.0 Claudia Solis · Nov 2025

First time at this location. It was full. We were a party of 3. Friendly service. Great environment and atmosphere. Enjoyable happy hour drinks. Enjoyed the night until it closed. Watched football and game recaps. Go Dodgers ⚾️🧢 Great drinks and appetizers. I love the buffalo wings. I definitely recommend and would go again.

★★★★★ 5.0 Margaux · Feb 2026

One of the best places I’ve been to! We were on vacations for Valentine’s Day and went to eat lunch at El Torito and the place is gorgeous, amazing ambiance, kind and very reactive staff. The food is delicious and the drinks are too. We paid only 77$ for 2 people with an order of 2 cantaritos, coffee, birria tacos and the sizzling enchiladas

★★★★☆ 4.0 water828 · Oct 2025

Went with my beautiful best friend and got the on fire fajitas, chicken and steak. Man it was so good. Unfortunately I couldn't finish them because I filled up on chips and salsa. Salsa is delicious also. Had a strawberry soda with my meal. My girl got some marinated tacos. Hers was good as well. I was really impressed with taste of the food. I will definitely be going back before the fajitas leave the menu.

Accessibility & Amenities

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

Services

Mexican restaurant

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