El Torito Prices

Real Mexican food is a challenge to find outside of Mexico. There are fusions of Mexican cuisine with other regional cuisines, such as the famous Tex-Mex cuisine, but these aren’t true to the traditions of Mexican food and drinks. This is especially true in the United States, a melting pot of international, regional and ethnic cuisines, where every aspiring cook and established chef appears to be on to something new.

Fortunately, there’s El Torito to the rescue! The chain of restaurants with locations in California, Oregon and Arizona as well as overseas offers real Mexican food prepared with Mexican cooking traditions.

Below are the latest El Torito menu prices.

Item	Price
Appetizers
Crispy Flautas	$10.51
Loaded Tostada Nachos	$10.70
Fresh Guacamole	$12.58
Fresh Tableside Guacamole	$13.04
Mexican Buffalo Wings	$11.04
Cheese Quesadilla	$11.41
French Fries	$1.83
Quesadilla - Cheese	$13.25
Queso Dip	$8.94
Quesadilla - Chicken	$14.45
Nachos Supremos	$11.81
Quesadilla - Steak	$15.90
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp	$14.98
Nacho Supreme - Steak	$14.50
Nacho Supreme - Chicken	$12.50
Grande Fiesta Platter	$19.03
Mexican Bufallo Wings	$11.50
Queso Dip with Carnitas	$10.50
Fall Menu
Arroz con Pollo	$15.26
Guajillo Soft Tacos	$15.49
Chile Relleno Especial	$12.99
Mexi Combo	$14.99
Mudd Pie	$10.28
Mexican Bread Pudding	$8.21
Breakfast
Huevos Rancheros	$9.04
Chilaquiles	$8.95
Breakfast Burrito	$7.55
Starters
Queso	$4.94
Chili Cheese Fries	$8.20
Garden Quesadilla	$9.62
Guacamole Appetizer	$6.28
Jalapeno Poppers	$7.45
Macho Nachos	$9.45
Steak Nachos	$13.83
Chicken Quesadilla	$12.83
Queso Fundido	$10.28
The Grill's Sampler Platter	$21.33
Chicken Taquitos	$12.83
Flautas	$9.36
Fajita Quesadilla	$10.10
Huevos
Huevos Motulenos	$9.68
Huevos con Chorizo	$9.52
Huevos Breakfast Combo	$10.28
Huevos con Nopales	$11.46
Top Menu Items
Pick 2 Create Your Own Combo	$17.50
Picked For You
Tacos	$1.38
Quesadilla	$5.89
Favorites
Barbacoa Plate	$10.25
Bean Burrito	$6.23
Chile Verde Plate	$10.25
Pregnant Donkey	$10.45
Tinga Plate	$10.25
Fajita Plate	$12.70
Taco Salad	$7.46
Summer Menu
Camarones al Fuego	$20.99
Cheesecake Banana Chimichangas	$7.99
Salads
Chicken Salad	$7.48
Soup and Salad
Romaine Salad	$12.83
Grilled Fajita Salad	$17.00
Mexican Chopped Salad	$17.00
Chicken Tortilla Soup	$6.33
Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup	$6.33
Aperitivo
Chicken Wings	$9.30
Menu
Burrito	$6.54
Sopes	$3.33
Torta Regular	$8.00
Torta Cubana	$10.00
Gorditas	$5.19
Dorilocos	$6.90
Tamales	$1.63
Pupusas	$7.00
Platanos Fritos	$6.20
Esquite	$5.08
Soups & Salads
House Made Tortilla Soup	$8.00
Fajita Salad - Grilled Chicken	$17.10
Fajita Salad - Grilled Steak	$18.55
Soup
Sopa de Albondigas	$9.68
Sopa de Tortilla	$9.68
SOUPS
Pozole	$12.36
Menudo	$12.51
Street Tacos
3 Tacos	$6.86
4 Tacos	$8.70
5 Tacos	$10.50
6 Tacos	$11.90
Soup & Salads
Grilled Chicken Mexican Caesar	$15.67
Grilled Chicken Mexican Caesar Salad	$16.50
Fajitas Salad	$15.99
Tableside Fajitas Salad	$16.75
Fiesta Market Salad	$16.11
House Specialties
Filet Mignon Enchiladas & Mesquite-Grilled Shrimp	$26.67
Shrimp Enchiladas	$17.00
Carnitas Yucatán	$20.33
Salmon In Lemon Butter Sauce	$24.50
Carne Asada Y Camarones	$31.00
Mesquite-Grilled Chicken	$19.17
Tradiciones
Torta	$7.60
Combos
Combo 1	$13.28
Combo 2	$15.78
Combo 3	$13.95
Soups and Salads
House-Made Tortilla Soup	$8.08
Flame Grilled Fajitas
Fresh Vegetables	$19.17
Chicken Breast	$16.69
Skirt Steak	$22.33
Mexican Shrimp	$22.33
Chicken and Shrimp	$20.67
Fajitas Supremas Del Fuego	$26.67
Signature Tacos Three tacos, served with choice of Peruvian beans or tropical rice.
Al Pastor	$14.00
Flame-Grilled Fajitas
Ignited Fajitas Suprema's	$24.50
Ignited Fajitas Supremas	$23.97
Grilled Chicken Fajitas	$19.83
Grilled Steak Fajitas	$22.01
Shrimp Fajitas	$21.99
Fajitas Combo	$21.93
Seafood Fajitas	$23.27
Veggie Fajitas	$19.54
Fajitas Duo	$22.19
Family Style Fajitas	$68.28
Burritos
Bean and Cheese Burrito	$7.20
Burro LOCO	$14.20
Mexican Garden Burrito	$12.24
Chile Verde Burrito	$10.95
Fajita Burrito	$12.66
Beefy Burrito	$7.78
El Torito Burrito	$11.06
Create Your Own Combo All combos include refried beans, rice, and our signature sweet corn cake.
Pick Any Two	$14.79
Pick Any Three	$15.79
Pick 3 Create Your Own Combo	$18.75
Chef's Specials
Rack of St. Louis Ribs	$26.67
Combo Classics
Sizzling Combo	$19.30
Baja Combo	$19.15
Add Ons
Peruvian Beans	$3.67
Cilantro-Pasilla Rice	$3.67
Garlic Mashed Potatoes	$3.67
Avocado Relish	$3.67
Elote	$3.29
Seasoned Fries	$3.67
El Torito Specialties
Carne Asada & Cheese Enchilada	$23.09
Slow-Roasted Carnitas	$20.44
Salmon Veracruz	$19.57
Pollo Fresco En Adobo	$18.26
El Torito Bacon Burger	$13.66
Carne Asada & Shrimp	$25.15
Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas	$13.21
Ignited Fajitas Supreme	$25.25
Grilled Chicken Breast Fajitas	$21.20
Steak Fajitas	$14.09
Steak	$10.45
Fajita	$12.65
Carne Asada Fajitas	$17.86
Beverages To Go
Soda	$3.53
Enchiladas
Enchiladas Suizas	$10.29
Shrimp Mazatlán Enchiladas	$17.46
Chicken and Sour Cream Enchilada	$16.75
Spinach Enchiladas	$14.12
Chimichanga	$8.99
Enchilada Rancheras - Cheese	$14.80
Enchilada Rancheras - Chicken	$16.95
Sizzling Enchiladas	$15.21
Enchilada Rancheras - Beef	$16.95
Sizzling Enchilada - Chicken	$16.25
Sizzling Enchiladas - Grilled Steak	$18.70
Quesadillas (a la Carte)
Shrimp	$8.87
Grilled Steak	$6.83
Sandwiches Served with fried fries.
Bacon Cheeseburger	$8.47
Popular Items
Pick Any 2	$16.42
Macho Combo	$18.80
Street Taco Trio	$13.94
Pick Any 3	$17.57
Chicken & Sour Cream Enchiladas	$15.94
Enchiladas Rancheras	$13.81
Burrito Especial	$14.33
Grilled Chicken Taco Salad	$16.78
Housemade Tortilla Soup	$8.00
Fountain Drinks
Pepsi	$3.97
Diet Pepsi	$3.97
Sierra Mist	$3.97
Root Beer	$3.97
Fruit Punch	$3.97
Agua De Jamaica	$4.07
Strawberry-Cilantro Soda	$4.00
Cucumber Cooler	$3.80
Burritos (a la Carte)
Cheese	$4.86
Chicken	$7.35
Burrito Deluxe	$6.33
Tacos & Burritos
Street Taco Trio - Chicken	$14.95
Seafood Taco Trio	$17.46
Street Taco Trio - Carnitas	$14.95
Tacos Al Pastor	$14.88
Street Taco Trio - Steak	$17.10
Fajita Tacos	$14.97
Grilled BBQ Burrito	$16.07
Burrito Especial - Chicken Machaca	$16.05
Burrito Especial - Beef Barbacoa	$16.05
Carne Asada Burrito	$16.37
Chicken
Chicken Soup	$7.16
Pollo a la Crema	$14.74
Chicken Tacos al Carbon	$14.52
Pollo Asado	$14.65
Kids Menu
Kid's Cheese Quesadilla	$7.75
Kids Cheese Quesadilla	$7.75
Kids Mini Chicken Taco	$7.75
Kid's Chicken Tenders	$7.75
Kids Chicken Tenders	$7.75
Kids Mini Beef Taco	$7.75
Kid's Mac & Cheese	$7.75
Kids Mini Burger	$7.75
Kid's Mini Burgers	$7.75
Kids Mini Corn Dog	$7.75
Kids Pepperoni Pizza	$8.04
Mini Burger	$6.99
Kid's Mini Corn Dogs	$7.75
Kids Mac and Cheese	$7.75
Kids Mini Burgers	$7.75
Mini Corn Dog	$6.99
Kid's Chicken Fajitas	$8.45
Kids Chicken Fajita	$8.45
Kids Chicken Fajitas	$8.42
Kids Mini Corn Dogs	$7.75
Kid's Steak Fajitas	$8.45
Kids Steak Fajita	$8.45
Kids Steak Fajitas	$8.71
Kid's Cheese Pizza	$7.75
Fajitas	$8.25
Kid's Pepperoni Pizza	$7.75
Kids Cheese Pizza	$7.75
Peperoni Pizza	$6.99
Kid's Crispy Mini Beef Tacos	$7.75
Kid's Crispy Mini Chicken Tacos	$7.75
Desserts
Home-Style Flan	$7.32
Chocolate Volcano Cake	$9.93
Deep-Fried Ice Cream	$7.84
Sopapillas	$7.06
Cheesecake Banana Chimi	$8.62
Cinnamon-Crisp Cheesecake	$7.84
Pork Specialties
Pork Carnitas Plate	$11.74
Chile Verde	$11.74
Cochinita Pibil	$16.05
Puerco Adobado	$12.49
Beef Specialties
Carne Asada	$15.10
EL Torito Steak	$14.42
Barbacoa	$12.49
Beef Milanesa	$13.20
Steak Guisado	$14.70
Kids' Menu
Chicken Tenders	$7.20
Mac & Cheese	$7.31
Mini Burgers	$7.42
Cheese Pizza	$7.21
Mini Corn Dogs	$7.42
Kids' Chicken Fajitas	$8.50
Kids' Steak Fajitas	$8.50
Pepperoni Pizza	$7.37
Crispy Mini Beef Tacos	$7.35
Crispy Mini Chicken Tacos	$7.35
Kids Drinks
Kids Strawberry Lemonade	$1.99
Kids Raspberry Lemonade	$1.99
Kids Lemonade	$1.99
Kids Pepsi	$1.99
Kids Diet Pepsi	$1.99
Kids Fruit Punch	$1.99
Kids Sierra Mist	$1.99
Kids Apple Juice	$1.99
Kids Milk	$1.99
Kids Chocolate Milk	$1.99
Kids Shirley Temple	$1.99
Fiestas to Go (Feeds 4 Adults)
Fiesta Combos - Make Your Own Combo	$40.77
Seafood
Camarones a La Diabla	$14.91
Camarones Mexicanos	$16.74
Camarones Mi Tierra	$16.00
Pescado Empanizado	$13.00
Family Fiesta
Fiesta Tacos	$46.70
Fiesta Carnitas	$47.60
Fiesta Combos	$45.00
Fiesta Fajitas	$41.89
Fiestas To Go
Fiesta Tacos - Build Your Own Tacos	$46.56
Fiesta Carnitas - Build Your Own Carnitas	$46.56
Fiesta Fajitas - Build Your Own Fajitas	$67.19
Fiesta Combo - Make Your Own Combo	$45.00
Drinks
Soft Drink	$3.14
Soft Drinks	$3.92
Iced Tea	$3.69
Horchata	$2.63
Add-Ons & A la Carte
Side Salad	$6.17
Guacamole	$10.60
Salad	$6.23
Chips & Salsa	$4.64
Cup of Tortilla Soup	$6.50
Cheese Enchilada	$4.03
Rice	$3.14
Refried Beans	$3.15
Sweet Corn Cake	$3.66
Frijoles de la Olla	$3.18
Chicken Enchilada	$4.46
Chile Relleno	$4.55
Chicken Tamale	$4.14
Sauteed Vegetables	$3.19
Bebidas
Canned Soda	$1.08
Healthy Options
Veggie Enchiladas	$11.66
Veggie Chimichanga	$11.48
American
Chicken Nuggets	$6.66
Grilled Cheese Sandwich	$5.61
Grilled Ham and Cheese	$6.50
Hamburger	$7.33
Non Alcoholic Drinks
Jarritos	$2.42
Coffee	$2.05
Agua Fresca	$2.50
Juice	$2.75
Mexican Coke	$2.99
Virgin Margarita	$4.75
Combination Meats
Molcajete	$17.48
Side's Order
Pico de Gallo	$2.00
Charro Beans	$3.82
Dessert
Flan	$3.20
Churros	$4.57
Apple Pie Chimichanga	$7.43
Flan Casero	$5.28
Fried Ice Cream	$4.58
Beverages
Milk	$1.82

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History

El Torito touts itself as a pioneer in the full-service Mexican casual dining segment in California when it was established in 1954. Larry J. Cano, the chain’s founder, credits it for popularizing the margarita among Americans.

The name of the chain means “the little bull” in Spanish. Indeed, it has charged like a bull through the Mexican cuisine segment and, in the process, became a market leader. Today, the chain is owned and operated by Real Mex Restaurants.

What They’re Famous For

The El Torito chain is known for its emphasis on authentic Mexican cuisine from the appetizers and entrées to the desserts and drinks, although there are also American beers and liquors. The guests have also raved about the tableside preparations wherein many of the dishes, such as the tableside guacamole, are prepared according to their specifications.

Why Eat Here

The El Torito restaurants have the feel of a Mexican hacienda with its festive decorations, warm and welcoming atmosphere, and vibrant music. Guests may be in California, among other locations, but they will likely feel as if they have been transported to Mexico, perhaps even a small Mexican town with a fiesta in full swing.

The casual ambiance allows for casual attire but you will also see many young professionals in their smart business outfits. The restaurants are great places for groups of families with their kids, as well as for groups of adults with their friends, even business associates. The full bar coupled with the happy hours are just too good to pass up for people who want to unwind after a hard day’s work or who want to enjoy their drinks while engaged in conversions.

Most, if not all, of the El Torito restaurants have free W-Fi and television, mostly showing sports and news channels. While waiting for your food to be delivered to your table, you can surf the Internet, watch the shows, and talk with your friends. The waiters – yes, the chain has waiter service – are fast, efficient and friendly as well as knowledgeable about Mexican food.

Your group will have a waiter tasked to ensure that your dining experience is as enjoyable as possible, a distinctive advantage considering the casual dining vibe. You may even have the manager coming along to check about your dining experience so far without staying too long at your table.

Aside from the happy hours, the best days to come to an El Torito restaurant are on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You can enjoy the outdoor seating arrangement, too, but you don’t have to worry about smokers inside – the chain has a strict no-smoking policy.

Of course, the overall quality of the food is still the best measuring stick of whether El Torito lives up to its own hype. According to the chain’s management, the food is made from the freshest ingredients including vegetables, fruits and meats, which are prepared using traditional Mexican cooking techniques. The Chef’s Specials are highly anticipated by regular patrons because the menu includes authentic regional Mexican entrées, appetizers and desserts, which the chefs learned on their visits to Mexico.

Be sure to try the El Torito specialties first because these will change your concept about Mexican food – the real one, not the fusion one. The Carne Asada is a 10-ounce marinated and grilled skirt steak with a nopalitos salsa topping, a tomato-jalapeno sauce, and cheese enchilada, as well as frijoles de la olla, warm tortillas, fresh guacamole, and rice – say “yummy” and it describes the dish. The Carnita Michoacan is an equally delicious dish made of tender pork simmered in spices, garlic and oranges, which is then served with frijoles de la olla, fresh avocado, and pico de gallo, among others.

You can’t get more Mexican than the Chile Verde, Pollo Fresco en Adobo, and fajitas, too.  The fajitas, such as the flame-grilled fajitas, grilled steak fajitas, and the shrimp fajitas, are so good you can’t be blamed for ordering them every time you’re in the El Torito.

What about the El Torito prices? These are higher than in most Tex-Mex casual dining joints but when you think about the fact that you’re actually getting real Mexican flavors, then you will be more than willing to pay for them.

To learn more about El Torito or to find a location near you, visit their website at www.eltorito.com.