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El Torito - El Torito - Stockton, Stockton, CA

El Torito - Stockton

4.3
4.3
168 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 13 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (209) 957-6891

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Bring 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!

  • Private party facilities

    Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party with El Torito. Book one of our rooms, patios, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration, event, or meeting.

  • Neighbourhood

    Stockton

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Great for brunch

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Good for groups

  • North San Joaquin Valley

    Good for groups

  • North San Joaquin Valley

    Lively

  • North San Joaquin Valley

    Most Booked

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  1. RLKnight

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Noise level too high. Music needs to be turned down.
  2. AlexB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Made reservations for Mothers Day champagne brunch, when we arrived we were told the brunch was over, the hosted stated "now you know for next time, there will be NO NEXT TIME, when the reservations were made there was no mention of when brunch ended,
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There were a lot of large groups for Mother’s Day and Graduation. Our server was great for our large group and went out of her way to help us!!
  4. SEBE

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent! There were several large parties when we were there so initially service was slow but improved greatly and overall the meal was excellent. I would definitely go again.
  5. Catie

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I got there with my party of( 6 ) 5 minutes before 1pm but we still had to wait about 10 minutes to get a table. We sat we order our drinks and food but got our drinks 35 minutes later and salsa and chips 40 mins later. It was almost 2pm and we still have not gotten our food and it was time to head back as we were all on our lunch time. We all decided to pay for our food since we need it to get back to the office to open up. I waited for our food and it was 2:25 and they still would not even give us our food. I went to our office and took all the staff our food but the food was all cold and tortillas were not even cooked all the way we all decided to throw our food away and missed our lunch for the day.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Customer service is very poor & unprofessional Last Friday we had a terrible Lunch experience at the el Torito on Stockton Took almost 30 minutes to be greated at our table and to order drinks and the restaurant was half empty. Food took forever. The table next to use arrived after we finally ordered drinks and they received food right away. Server never came back to check on us once food finally came out! Desert was look very messy and Missing ice cream Asked about that she said oh we are out of ice cream with no Sorry.
  7. Cpash

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch a little pricey if you don’t have a big appetite but the bottomless mimosas make up for it! Also, if you are craving their churro pancakes and don’t see them at the different serving stations just ask your server they will bring them to your table again and again!
  8. MaryW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The manager of this El Toritos is excellent and runs a good clean place. It gets very busy for brunch but she gets right in there and serves and helps wherever is needed. Her hostesses are friendly and professional and have to deal with some difficult people sometimes but handle it with professionalism. I would go back again and again.
  9. JohnR

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went during Easter brunch, so it was packed. The crew was working very hard to keep up, but they were still very friendly and helpful. The food was also very tasty. Would definitely recommend and go back again.
  10. StarshineKA

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Easter brunch was delicious, nothing different than any other brunch Sunday with the exception of the ham and tri-tip. Our server Tiffany was amazing and attentive. Plan on returning soon.
  11. LaraP

    Seattle

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Terrible experience. We had a reservation and when arrived we were told the wait would be 45-60 minutes wait. We were offered a table in the bar area. The wait was long for placing order, for receiving food.
  12. ByronB

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Service was slow at first but the waiter acknowledged us and was doing her best. It was fine as we were not in a hurry and the food was really good
  13. StarshineKA

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Every single time I have made a reservation here the experience has been great in my case....the food is adequate as best as you can get for a buffet style the service has been great every time we have been here and plan on returning.
  14. RocioV

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great! Make a reservation so you don't have to wait a while.
  15. GeffH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    First time there, waitress was really nice and friendly. Food was tasty and fair value. Our section was a bit dark and cold.
  16. SalvadorA

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was good, not great, but good. Service was also good, we really enjoyed the variety of food available. My only complain is the tortilla maker, or to be more clear the small skillet. The lady was making the tortillas, next time, get a real burner where she could actually make tortillas that cook quickly.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Reservations were behind for several couples. We watched a few leave out of frustration. Valentines Day is a busy day. Overall for us, not bad.
  18. NINJAMOM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was good for price and drinks were great. Love their happy hour specials. We actually went for the valentines dinner. 3 course meal for 55 bucks was not bad at all. There was a lot of food for two people, so much, we had extra for breakfast. El Dueno (The Owner) margarita was delicious! The waiter was quick, respectful and attentive. El Torito also has a pretty good happy hour.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Daisy was a wonderful outstanding waitress. She has served us in a friendly manner and always made sure we were okay. She made my husbands and I first experience the best experience we have ever had at a restaurant.
  20. BobbyD

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    Terrible waiter, only cared about large parties. Pretended they didn’t have cranberry juice available, acted like they were out of pancakes even though it’s part of the buffet package. We spend money for what is offered, so bring us what we pay for! It wasn’t the blonde one that’s usually good, it was a black haired lady.
  21. Sandra

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Short staffed? 20min wait with reservation. Food took very long time to arrive. Waiter never came back to refill waters/drinks.
  22. HeidiL

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    It was nice to sit in the bar and our server was great.
  23. Anonymous

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    Food was really low quality. The nachos were dry and the salmon and veggies were drowned in oil. The steak fajitas were also really dry.
  24. DAHA

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall1food1service5ambience1
    The sewer and/or plumbing must be broke, because the place smelled like a huge bathroom. The food was awful. Steak in fajitas was over cooked. The sweet corn cake was watery. We didn’t trust the water to drink, because of the assumed sewer or plumbing issue. The servers were good though.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We traveled 45 min for Xmas brunch and we were greeted by the amazing, Tiffany, who was also our waitress. She gave phenomenal customer service and we appreciated her bubbly, kind personality especially having to be here on Christmas Day. She wished us a Merry Christmas and made us feel right at home. We need more people like her in the food industry. She’s a perfect example of what customer service should be. Thank you so much Tiffany!
  26. CrystalG

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Sunday brunch is excellent! Bottomless mimosas!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service from Alexis and Alicia! Busy but really good flavorful food. Chips and salsa served immediately and super fresh. Strong margaritas. Will definitely be back.
  28. Cpash

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server was outstanding! The Thanksgiving part of the food was ok but the rest was the bomb and the champagne was bottomless!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I didn't want to pass up on a great buffet all you can eat and drink for a reasonable price.
  30. AdamW

    Sacramento

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    This was the second time we have gone for Thanksgiving. They were constantly waiting for more turkey, and most of my visits to that station there wasn't even anybody there. Found a hair in the husk of my tamale.
  31. VivianG

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I think Carmen was our waitress. She was excellent! The restaurant was lively & happy & staff was great! Food was outstanding Mexican food! We no longer have an El Torito in Sacramento, but we will return to Stockton! All of our dishes were truly authentic and I am Hispanic. Thank you El Torito!
  32. edgareats

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The food was good, the price was good, the mimosas were supposed to be bottomless but our waitress cut off the whole table when she got tired of filling our glasses we ended up having to go to the bar.
  33. ShirleeF

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    Smell from the bathrooms Penetrated the entire restaurant
  34. Candy

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alexis was the BEST host! She always had our drinks filled and checked in on us ! We love you Alexis— thank you for awesome experience ❤️
  35. MiguelV

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time hearing about this breakfast buffet it was awesome great ambient and food!
  36. PeterM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was very good with multiple large birthday party’s around us.
  37. Shirley

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We have been coming here for years and we drive over an hour because the Sunday buffet is our favorite. We were there recently and it has gone down hill by a lot! When you first walk in the place smells like sewage. The floors, tables and chairs are all sticky and dirty. They do not have enough servers, we waited for long periods of time to get anything. The food is ok but not as fresh as it used to be. I actually don’t know how the health department hasn’t shut this place down. We will not be coming back here anymore. It used to be very busy on Sundays for brunch but there weren’t many people and now I know why.
  38. janettr

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great. Great customer service. Attentive waitress.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my dads birthday and they really made my dads night! Food was great! And really good atmosphere!
  40. Mike

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Despite our reservation, we were seated almost an hour later. Lucky there was a bar. Staff was friendly, restaurant was in bad shape they are repairing part of it which is partitioned in plastic. Service is slow and poor, food was ok, not really worth the drive.

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from El Torito - Stockton using the Order Online button. El Torito - Stockton also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. El Torito - Stockton also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (209) 957-6891.

El Torito - Stockton is rated 4.3 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 13 times today
Google Map for El Torito - Stockton

2593 March Lane, Stockton, CA 95209

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Stockton

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (209) 957-6891

  • Catering

    Bring 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!

  • Private party facilities

    Show your friends, family, and co-workers how to throw a real party with El Torito. Book one of our rooms, patios, or semi-private dining areas for your next celebration, event, or meeting.

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