El Torito - Northridge

4.7

367 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Lively

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

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Location
8855 Tampa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91324
Phone number
(818) 349-1607
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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What 367 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Torito - Northridge offers a vibrant dining experience with standout dishes like the sizzling enchiladas and churro pancakes. Guests rave about the "best margaritas" and "friendly staff." However, some mention organizational issues with reservations. Despite occasional service delays, the restaurant's atmosphere and food quality remain "excellent."

367 Reviews

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Ann VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The brunch is great. Selection is very good. Service was excellent!!
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Liseth VIP
Los Angeles50 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Am bartender is always great at taking care of us. He prepared a delicious table side guacamole! He is always making sure we have everything we need!
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Abigail VIP
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Saturday breakfast they offer is amazing. The churro pancakes are to die for and the huevos rancheros are made from scratch. You can really tell two make their food fresh daily.
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Abigail VIP
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roberto was very anttenttive and accommodating. He suggested the el dueño margaritas and suggested the mango flavor. We tried the sizzling enchiladas and he made sure the enchiladas were not spicy since they tend to always make them spicy with no adobo sauce. He made sure my family was taken cared of and brought everything we needed.
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Gigi
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful my family had a great time thanks
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Abigail VIP
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks. Highly recommend the shrimp mazarían enchiladas and the mangoneada. The food portions are family style great food for the price.
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Larry VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service & an excellent value. New lunch specials are a nice surprise.
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Nathan
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Super friendly staff. Immediately greeted with chips and salsa once we were seated. Food came out within a reasonable amount of time(15-20 min)…..and the food was delicious. Will continue to be a returning customer!
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Abigail VIP
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm and cozy restaurant when I first came it it was get welcoming. The host sat us right away. Service was great. Antonio was very friendly and suggested the best drink black diamond. I had the sizzling enchiladas it was tasty came out extra hot. Thank you
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giovanni
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went almost every weekend we liked the food the food taste is really good and the staff are really friendly I’m really happy with everything
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FAQs

El Torito - Northridge offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Northridge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 349-1607.

El Torito - Northridge is rated 4.7 stars by 367 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

8855 Tampa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91324

Additional information

Phone number
(818) 349-1607
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

El Torito - Northridge

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What 367 people are saying

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