El Torito - La Mesa
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- Neighborhood gem
- Good for groups
- Great for creative cocktails
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican
- Hours of operationBrunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
- Phone number(619) 698-7404
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- CateringBring the flavor of El Torito to your office or off-site event! We can accommodate groups from 10 to 10,000 and everything in between! Enjoy Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.eltorito.com/catering/
- Private party facilitiesShow your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party. Book one of our rooms, patios, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration, event, or meeting. Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.eltorito.com/private-events/
- NeighborhoodLa Mesa
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Christmas
Dec 25, 2024 onlyJoin us on Christmas Day! Enjoy a Tri-Tip & Ham All-You-Can-Eat buffet featuring bottomless mimosas from 9am - 2pm for $39.50 Adults/$13.50 Kids, and all your EL Torito favorites from our main menu from 2pm - 8pm. Plus, $6 Drink Specials all day.
What 441 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.5Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.3Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
East County
Best Overall
East County
Best Service
East County
Great for brunch
East County
Good for groups
East County
Healthy
East County
Hot spot
East County
Neighborhood gem
East County
Great for outdoor dining
East County
Good for special occasions
East County
Lively
East County
Most Booked
Review summary
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Kristi
VIPSan Diego
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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William
VIPSan Diego
14 reviews
5.014 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Kenya
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.02 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 1
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Nicole
San Diego
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 3
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Laura
San Diego
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Karen
San Diego
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Daughn
San Diego
5 reviews
4.05 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 3
- Service 4
- Ambience 3
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brian
San Diego
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Michael
San Diego
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Eric
Orange County
96 reviews
4.096 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 2
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FAQs
El Torito - La Mesa offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - La Mesa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 698-7404.
El Torito - La Mesa is rated 4.7 stars by 441 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
5024 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Dining areas
Additional information
- NeighborhoodLa Mesa
- Hours of operationBrunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number(619) 698-7404
- CateringBring the flavor of El Torito to your office or off-site event! We can accommodate groups from 10 to 10,000 and everything in between! Enjoy Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.eltorito.com/catering/
- Private party facilitiesShow your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party. Book one of our rooms, patios, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration, event, or meeting. Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.eltorito.com/private-events/