About this dish
The Crispy Beef Tacos (3) sits in the Entrees section of the El Torito menu. Three crispy corn shells stuffed with seasoned ground beef and cheese.
At $11.49, this dish lands below the entrees average across the chains MenuDive tracks. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
El Torito is a mexican chain founded in 1954 and currently operates around 30 across the western united states. The kitchen runs on Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at El Torito, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full El Torito menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Entrees category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at El Torito
- Chicken Burrito — $12.99, 980 cal
- Steak Fajitas — $17.99, 1060 cal
- Carnitas Bowl — $12.49, 760 cal