Verified menu prices · Aug 6, 2026
El Torito Menu & Prices
National Average · 50+ Locations
32
Menu Items
$14.65
Avg Price
10
Veg Options
9
Categories
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El Torito is a California-born Mexican casual dining chain with over 50 US locations concentrated on the West Coast, founded in Encino, California in 1954 by Larry Cano, celebrated as one of the earliest and most influential Mexican restaurant chains in America and a pioneer of Tex-Mex and California-Mexican cuisine for mainstream American diners. Known for its tableside guacamole, weekend brunch with a taco and enchilada bar, and signature Original Margarita, El Torito helped define the American-Mexican dining experience for a generation. Menu prices range from $4.49 for a side of rice to $34.99 for a mesquite-grilled ribeye, with most entrees between $14.99 and $22.99.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Mexican-American Casual Dining |
| Avg menu price | $14.65 |
| Calorie range | 140–1340 kcal |
| Most expensive | Mesquite-Grilled Ribeye ($34.98) |
| Cheapest item | Side of Beans ($4.49) |
| Total categories | 9 |
🏆 Best Value Ranking
1
Side of Beans
240 kcal · Pinto Beans,Lard,Onion,Garlic
$4.49price
2
Side of Rice
280 kcal · Spanish Rice,Tomato,Onion,Garlic
$4.51price
3
Chips and Salsa
380 kcal · Tortilla Chips,House Salsa
$5.94price
4
Mexican Beer (Corona or Modelo)
150 kcal · Mexican Lager Beer
$7.03price
5
Tres Leches Cake
580 kcal · Sponge Cake,Three Milks,Whipped Cream,Cinnamon
$7.95price
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Opens in 6h 59m
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Menu catalog
32
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Seasonal items available
Regional pricing
Varies
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Seasonal & New Items
What's new and rotating at El Torito right now — availability varies by location.
Chains rotate LTOs (limited-time offers) throughout the year. We track new launches as they hit national menus and flag regional exclusives when data is available.
Limited Edition Bowl
Rotating LTO — check your local store
$6.99Holiday Special Combo
Available while supplies last
$8.49New Sauce Flight
Try three signature sauces
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Happy Hour & Deals
Current windows and bundles at El Torito — confirm with your local store before you go.
Promotions change by region and franchise owner. The table below shows typical national patterns; your store may differ on timing and eligibility.
| Deal | Hours | Days | Typical savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Chips & Guac When You Join | All day | daily | Free Chips & Guac |
| Earn 10 Chips per $1 Spent | All day | daily | Up to a free entree |
| Taco Tuesday | All day | Tue | Varies by location |
| Margarita Monday | All day | Mon | Varies by location |
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El Torito Calories & Nutrition
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Nutrition values are based on standard recipes and national data. Customizations (extra cheese, sauces, upsizes) can add 100–400+ calories. Use our calculator to build an exact meal total.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nachos with Chicken | 1340 cal | 52g | $16.13 |
| Burrito Grande | 1280 cal | 52g | $17.08 |
| Nachos (Classic) | 1180 cal | 40g | $14.14 |
| Mesquite-Grilled Steak Fajitas | 960 cal | 56g | $25.15 |
| Mesquite-Grilled Ribeye | 960 cal | 68g | $34.98 |
| Mixed Fajitas (Chicken and Shrimp) | 900 cal | 54g | $22.90 |
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El Torito Ordering Options
Drive-thru, app pickup, delivery, and dine-in — plus typical store hours.
Most El Torito locations support multiple order channels. Hours below reflect common national schedules; always check your nearest restaurant for holidays and 24-hour locations.
Drive-Thru
Fastest option at most locations — order ahead in the app.
View drive-thru hours →Mobile Order & Pickup
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How to order ahead →Delivery
Available via official app and major delivery partners.
Delivery fees & zones →Dine-In
Walk in and order at the counter or kiosk when available.
Store hours by day →Typical store hours
| Day / service | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Drive-Thru | Typically opens 30 min later · closes 30 min later |
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How We Source El Torito Prices
EatsPrices aggregates menu data from official brand sources, in-store receipt checks, and crowd-sourced submissions. Each price is normalized to a national average — your local El Torito may charge slightly more or less based on city, franchise, and taxes.
- Primary sources — brand websites, app menus, and published PDF menus
- Verification — cross-checked against recent receipt photos and user reports
- Updates — automated daily scans; manual review on flagged changes
- Limitations — regional pricing, delivery markups, and combo upsells may differ
Frequently Asked Questions
A Side of Beans at El Torito costs $4.49 based on our current menu data.
The cheapest items on the El Torito menu are Side of Beans ($4.49), Side of Rice ($4.51), Chips and Salsa ($5.94).
Yes — we list 10 vegetarian or vegan items on the El Torito menu.
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