About El Torito
El Torito is a West Coast Mexican sit-down chain pairing handmade-tortilla fajitas with the Sunday Brunch Buffet that includes carne asada, fajitas, and a chilaquiles bar.
Across more than 40 years of operation, the El Torito menu has evolved into a mix of long-running classics and seasonal limited-time offers. The 10 items below are organized by menu category — appetizers and shareables first, then soups and salads, entrees, sides, desserts, and the bar program. Use the category links on each row to jump to a full comparison across every chain Menu Voyager covers.
If you are scanning prices ahead of a visit, note that El Torito uses a $$ price tier on Menu Voyager, with most entrees priced inside the range shown in each section. Lunch and weekday menus may apply lower fixed-price combos that are not always reflected in the standard dinner card. Where a chain runs a long-standing daily promotion (riblets at similar grill chains, Wing Tuesday at sports bars, Aussie 3-Course bundles at steakhouses) we have noted it inline.
Hours and locations
Headquarters: Cypress, California.
Signature highlights
- Sunday Brunch Buffet with carving stations
- Sizzling fajitas on flour or corn tortillas
- Award-Winning Margarita on the rocks
Appetizers
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Chips and Salsa | House-fried tortilla chips with fire-roasted tomato salsa. |
| Loaded QuesoTop-sharing pick | Warm white queso with chorizo, pico, and guacamole, served with chips. |
Soups & Salads
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Tortilla Soup | Roasted tomato broth with shredded chicken, tortilla strips, and avocado. |
Entrees
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Crispy Beef Tacos (3) | Three crispy corn shells stuffed with seasoned ground beef and cheese. |
| Chicken Burrito | Flour tortilla wrapping cilantro-lime rice, beans, chicken, and salsa. |
| Steak FajitasServed sizzling | Sizzling steak with peppers and onions and warm flour tortillas. |
| Carnitas Bowl | Slow-roasted pork over cilantro rice, black beans, salsa, and lettuce. |
Sides
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Mexican Rice | Long-grain rice simmered with tomato, onion, and cumin. |
Desserts
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Tres Leches Cake | Sponge cake soaked in three milks and topped with whipped cream. |
Drinks & Bar
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Classic Margarita | Tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime served on the rocks with salt. |