El Torito
Permanently Closed

El Torito

Permanently Closed

Mexican chain with Sunday buffet, tamales, posole & Mudo Cake

El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null
El Torito by null

Information

3360 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Get directions

$$

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
Family friendly
Comfort food
Debit card accepted

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3360 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Get directions

+1 310 450 8665
eltorito.com
@eltoritorestaurants

$$ · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Family friendly
•Comfort food
•Debit card accepted
•Contactless accepted
•Free Wi-Fi
•Brunch

Last updated

Nov 28, 2025

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A Running List of Los Angeles Restaurant Closures in 2024 - Eater LA

"El Torito’s expansive restaurant in Santa Monica, which was originally branded as Acapulco and operated by Xperience Restaurant Group, closed on March 9, reports the Santa Monica Sun. Santa Monica mayor Phil Brock said on social media that it had been operating month-to-month for a while and that the property had likely been leased to another operator." - Eater Staff

https://la.eater.com/2024/1/22/24047440/2024-los-angeles-restaurant-closures
El Torito

Cindy D

Google
Best Mexican Sunday buffet! Really lovely & spacious restaurant. To begin with my husband fell in love with the mini chicken tamales. Personally, I loved the posole & the ceviche. Everything looked scrumptious and was, including the fluffy chorro pancakes and of course the staples; tacos, rice, beans, fresh tortillas and flan. Mimosas included in the brunch. Service was on point. Recommend trying dinner here as well.

Nicole O.

Google
The server was very friendly. The black beer is not good. I love the plain whiskey there. Yummy!! They have happy hour, which is nice and well. 6-9pm if not mistaken. We ordered few alcohol, so we pay more. I went with a friend today again, and the server was super friendly.

Juneve K.

Google
Great & efficient service. Thank you!!! We came to celebrate with childhood friends for a 50th High School Reunion. Fun to see my husband being adored by old friends & to hear some good memories.

betzaida G.

Google
The food is not authentic Mexican food if that is what you are looking for, but it is very delicious. The staff were amazing. Super friendly and attentive. The Mudo Cake is a delicious desert. If you like coffee ice cream, you will love this.

Barbara R.

Google
Excellent service and accommodations for our party of 10. The staff truly made our celebration great. Food was excellence prepared and served in a timely manner.

Tara R.

Google
Very exceptional food must try! Also I love the look of this restaurant. The style and food is fantastic.

Angel R.

Google
Great tasting food but man did they take long to get me my main course meal.

A K

Google
Delightful service, decor and ambiance so good, I thought of the place for a large party or event, but I am not sure they would want to do that. I went during lunch and it was nicely quiet, i was told by management it gets really busy in the late afternoon. Waiters are pros without the attitude that accomodate guests the best they can. Lots of parking although you gotta get a ticket and either validate or pay.