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Monday 11am - 10pm Tuesday 11am - 10pm Wednesday 11am - 10pm Thursday 11am - 10pm Friday 11am - 11pm Saturday 9am - 11pm Sunday 9am - 10pm

El Torito

Name: El Torito
Address: 5024 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa, CA, 92041, US
Telephone: +16196987404
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.3

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Established in 1954 by Larry Cano, El Torito currently operates 57 locations, with a history of innovation in Mexican cuisine in the U.S.
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10/22/2026

Welcome home 😌

10/19/2026

A toast to life, tradition, and a little bit of mystery 💀🥀 Meet La Catrina & El Catrin, our new Día de los Mu***os cocktails featuring Espolòn Tequila and Campari. Bold flavors, vibrant spirits, and a celebration worth sipping on 🍹✨

Available now through November 16. Sip them while you can at El Torito!

10/15/2026

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re wrapping up our staff spotlight series by celebrating the incredible people behind El Torito! ❤️ Meet Delfina, who is a reminder that our heritage, traditions, and culture are worth celebrating all year long.

Thank you for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with us! 🇲🇽 What has this month inspired you to celebrate about your own heritage?

10/13/2026

Get ready to raise your spirits! FOUR new Halloween cocktails are dropping this Thursday, October 15th, all made with Ghost Tequila🔥👻

Spooky sips are calling… who’s ready to try them all? 🎃

10/12/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to introduce you to the people who make El Torito special! ❤️🇲🇽 Today, meet Jesus, whose story and heritage are part of the culture and corazón that make our team so unique.

Join us in showing Jesus some love in the comments! 👏

10/08/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month isn't over yet! We're celebrating the people who make El Torito special! ❤️ Meet Freddy, and join us in celebrating their story, heritage, and the culture they bring to our team. 🇲🇽✨

10/06/2026

It’s National Taco Day AND Taco Tuesday! Coincidence? We think not😉 Celebrate with us at El Torito and make today a taco-filled kind of Tuesday🌮❤️

10/03/2026

Our people are at the heart of El Torito 🫶 This Hispanic Heritage Month, meet Jose as they share their Mexican heritage, traditions, and the personal connections that keep their culture alive 🇲🇽

10/02/2026

Fresh, flavorful, and made for the season🌽🥭 Our Grilled Swordfish pairs perfectly with roasted tomatillo sauce, asparagus, grilled corn, red bell peppers, and refreshing mango salsa. A little smoky, a little sweet, and a whole lot delicious 🐟✨

09/30/2026

Celebrating heritage, one story at a time. 🇲🇽❤️ Meet Santiago and hear what their Mexican heritage means to them this Hispanic Heritage Month.

09/29/2026

Wake up to something worth craving🌯🔥

Our hearty El Torito Breakfast Burritos are packed with delicious breakfast favorites and ready to go every day from 8–11 AM.

09/24/2026

Meet another member of the El Torito family! 🎉

This , we’re celebrating the people who bring our restaurants to life. Get to know Gumaro and hear what his Mexican heritage means to him! ✨

09/21/2026

We heard you’re looking for a sign… 🍋‍🟩✨

Well here it is: $2.99 house margs all day, every Monday

09/18/2026

✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Staff Spotlight! ✨

We’re continuing our celebration by shining a spotlight on another incredible member of the El Torito family! ❤️

From their dedication to our guests to the passion they bring to our team every day, we’re proud to celebrate the people who make El Torito special. Join us in getting to know Fernando, and celebrating their story, culture, and contributions.

09/17/2026

If you’re not joining us for happy hour… what are you doing?? 🍹🥑🍴

Address

5024 Baltimore Drive
La Mesa, CA
92041

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 10pm
Tuesday	11am - 10pm
Wednesday	11am - 10pm
Thursday	11am - 10pm
Friday	11am - 11pm
Saturday	9am - 11pm
Sunday	9am - 10pm

Telephone

+16196987404

Website

https://www.eltorito.com/

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