El Torito

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.

7 / 10
98
ratings
  • Phone

    (951) 684-6816

  • Website

    eltorito.com

  • Instagram

    No Instagram

  • X (Twitter)

    eltorito

  • Facebook

    eltoritorestaurants

  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

3639 Riverside Plaza Dr (at De Anza Ave) Riverside , CA 92506 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 26


Keywords:

margaritas happy hour good service tequila casual fried ice cream salads dinner lunch carne asada parking
Marty Yawnick

Even if you don't like flan , try the Pumpkin Flan when in season. Not too pumpkiny. Not too flanny. A little plate of awesome!

Jesus Castillo

Great spot. Service is good depending on what day or hours you go. I try too sit at the bar if possible cause if you get a table most likely your server will forget your even there

Katy Karas

Although really busy, we got a seat in the bar straight away! The freshest guacamole we have had in 4ever! A must order!

Andrea Stewart

I love their Cesar salad ! Enjoy a fried ice cream and a margarita while you're at it!

Mahal Gutierrez

Bar seating is the best! Taco Tuesday , with someone making your tacos

Vaporizers Vaporize it!

Monday Night Football specials include $1 taco bar , $4 tequila , $4 bucket of Mexican beer til closing. 50% well drinks house wine & beer 4 to 8.

Marty Yawnick

This El Torito is great! Liz is one of the best servers anywhere! Ask to sit in her section.

Stacy Anderson

Pineapple & coconut margarita tastes like a Piña Colada , but with tequila instead of rum . Yum!

Kevan Elkins

$2 off their Cadilac Margaritas on Thursdays! Spend the extra 26 cents for the Supercharged ;) sooo good!

Lizette Tressel

Lunch all you can eat salad and chicken tortilla soup !

Kelsey Wendt

Happy hour 3-11 mon-fri :D

Karina

Ask for Liz R., she's the best server! :)

Jeff Patten

The service at this place is slower than a potbellied possum in a pine tree !

Ashley Williams

Taco Tuesday , $3.95 imports. Sit inside, ask for Yolanda , she's poppin.

Allan Williams

Supercharged Cadillacs... Need I say more...

Marty Yawnick

The Carne Asada is awesome!

Pablo Moran

Taco Tuesday ! Great dollar tacos ! Try them on a corn tortilla .

Kristen

Worst service ever. Super slow. Mexican Caesar salad was overdressed, and my rice came out cold. Not to mention our was horrible. Really just played a magician, and kept disappearing!

Samuel Rey

Sunday champagne brunch - sit in the bar to watch the game

Karen Elledge

Great food here!!

Jade

Holy cow... Came just for drinks and they are slower than slow.

Scotty Nottingham

Taco Tuesday People!

Wendy Beltz

Got food poisoning. ..

Vernizy Laris

Worst service ever on Taco Tuesday in the bar area

Nikki Garcia

Worst place ever to get a seat on taco tuesday . Horrible service.

George Ponce

Mexican Cesar salad .

Similar places nearby :

8.2
Mexican
Chipotle Mexican Grill

Best chips and guac for the price! - bobby lamiell

7.0
Mexican
Olivia's Mexican Restaurant

The best are the ceviche & lobster tostadas !!! Yummy!!! - Kirsten Falls

7.8
Mexican
Señor Baja

Grilled chili from the bar and carne taco its a must try! - Michelle Gomez

8.1
Movie Theater
Regal Riverside Plaza

Gotta love a movie theater that goes paperless!! Make reservations online???? - Katy Karas

5.3
Apparel
Forever 21

This is by far one of the best f21's I've been to. They have everything, even great service! - Rachel

7.4
Mall
Riverside Plaza

Get some coffee and a book at Borders, stroll around the shops and do dinner and movie. Excellent night out on the town. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights. - Rose Granbacka