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About El Torito Menu

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.

CuisineMexican-American Casual Dining

Avg Menu Price$16.10

Calorie Range130 – 2280 kcal

Most ExpensiveMesquite-Grilled Ribeye — $34.99

Cheapest ItemSide of Rice — $4.49

Total Categories9

Highlights

💎

Best ValueCombo Plate — 2 Item — $14.99

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TrendingMesquite-Grilled Chicken Fajitas — $19.99

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Healthy PickGrilled Chicken Taco Salad — $14.99

🏆 Best Value Ranking

1

Side of Beans

240 kcal · Pinto Beans,Lard,Onion,Garlic

$4.49price

2

Mexican Beer (Corona or Modelo)

150 kcal · Mexican Lager Beer

$7.03price

3

Tortilla Soup (Bowl)

380 kcal · Chicken Broth,Chicken,Tortilla Strips,Cheddar,Sour Cream,Avocado

$9.00price

4

Skinny Margarita

140 kcal · Blanco Tequila,Fresh Lime Juice,Agave Nectar

$10.98price

5

El Torito Original Margarita

220 kcal · Blanco Tequila,Triple Sec,Lime Juice,Salt Rim

$11.00price

Full Menu

💰 Cheapest Meals Under Budget

Side of Beans

$4.49

240 kcal · Pinto Beans,Lard,Onion,Garlic

Value

Tortilla Soup (Bowl)

$9.00

380 kcal

Popular

Mexican Beer (Corona or Modelo)

$7.03

150 kcal

Popular

Queso Fundido with Chorizo

$13.06

680 kcal

Nachos with Chicken

$16.13

1340 kcal

Street Tacos (3-piece)

$14.18

540 kcal

Chicken Enchiladas (2)

$16.24

740 kcal

2-Item Combo Plate

$15.01

3-Item Combo Plate

$18.08

Fish Tacos (3-piece)

$17.14

660 kcal

Carne Asada Tacos (3-piece)

$18.22

700 kcal

Al Pastor Tacos (3-piece)

$17.02

680 kcal

Carnitas Plate

$19.18

820 kcal

Burrito Grande

$17.08

1280 kcal

Grilled Chicken Taco Salad

$15.13

620 kcal

El Torito Original Margarita

$11.00

220 kcal

Mango Margarita

$12.04

260 kcal

Skinny Margarita

$10.98

140 kcal

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Tableside Guacamole (Made Fresh at Table)

$11.05

320 kcal · Hass Avocado,Lime,Cilantro,Tomato,Onion,Jalapeño,Salt — Made at Your Table

VegetarianVegan

Nachos (Classic)

$14.14

1180 kcal · Tortilla Chips,Cheddar,Pico,Jalapeños,Sour Cream,Guacamole

Vegetarian

Veggie Fajitas

$17.96

620 kcal · Portobello,Zucchini,Bell Peppers,Onions,Flour Tortillas,Pico,Guac,Sour Cream

Vegetarian

Cheese Enchiladas (2 — Vegetarian)

$14.03

680 kcal · Corn Tortillas,Cheddar,Oaxaca,Red Sauce,Rice,Beans

Vegetarian

Chile Relleno

$17.13

680 kcal · Roasted Poblano,Cheese Stuffed,Egg Battered,Red or Green Sauce,Rice,Beans

Vegetarian

Southwest Salad (Vegetarian)

$13.98

540 kcal · Romaine,Black Beans,Corn,Cheddar,Pico,Avocado,Tortilla Strips,Lime Dressing

Vegetarian

Side of Rice

$4.51

280 kcal · Spanish Rice,Tomato,Onion,Garlic

VegetarianVegan

Chips and Salsa

$5.94

380 kcal · Tortilla Chips,House Salsa

VegetarianVegan

Churros with Chocolate Sauce

$7.96

560 kcal · Fried Dough,Cinnamon Sugar,Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Vegetarian

Tres Leches Cake

$7.95

580 kcal · Sponge Cake,Three Milks,Whipped Cream,Cinnamon

Vegetarian

These items aren't on the official menu but can be ordered by asking the right way.

Secret

The El Toro (Off-Menu — Founder's Build)

Carne Asada,Enchilada,Chile Relleno,Rice,Beans,Guacamole — Ask Server for Founder Larry Cano's Favourite Build

Price: $22.04 · How to order: Gluten,Dairy,Eggs

Secret

Off-Menu Margarita — Double Blended

Double Tequila,Triple Sec,Lime Juice,Blended with Ice — Not on Menu

Nutrition Intelligence

1

Mesquite-Grilled Ribeye

$34.98 · 960 kcal

68.0g protein

$0.51 per gram

2

Mesquite-Grilled Steak Fajitas

$25.15 · 960 kcal

56.0g protein

$0.45 per gram

3

Mixed Fajitas (Chicken and Shrimp)

$22.90 · 900 kcal

54.0g protein

$0.42 per gram

4

Nachos with Chicken

$16.13 · 1340 kcal

52.0g protein

$0.31 per gram

5

Mesquite-Grilled Chicken Fajitas

$20.13 · 860 kcal

52.0g protein

$0.39 per gram

1

Skinny Margarita

$10.98

140 kcal

regular

2

Mexican Beer (Corona or Modelo)

$7.03

150 kcal

regular

3

El Torito Original Margarita

$11.00

220 kcal

regular

4

Side of Beans

$4.49

240 kcal

regular

5

Mango Margarita

$12.04

260 kcal

regular

1

Nachos (Classic)

$14.14 · 1180 kcal · 40.0g protein

83 kcal/$

Best overall

2

Nachos with Chicken

$16.13 · 1340 kcal · 52.0g protein

83 kcal/$

Good value

3

Burrito Grande

$17.08 · 1280 kcal · 52.0g protein

75 kcal/$

Good value

4

Tres Leches Cake

$7.95 · 580 kcal · 8.0g protein

73 kcal/$

Good value

5

Churros with Chocolate Sauce

$7.96 · 560 kcal · 6.0g protein

70 kcal/$

Good value

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Menu Categories

Appetizers

10 items

Cheapest: Tortilla Soup — $8.99 Most Popular: Tableside Guacamole

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Fajitas

8 items

Cheapest: Veggie Fajitas — $17.99 Most Popular: Mesquite Chicken Fajitas

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Enchiladas and Combos

10 items

Cheapest: 2-Item Combo — $14.99 Most Popular: 2-Item Combo Plate

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Tacos

6 items

Cheapest: Al Pastor Tacos — $16.99 Most Popular: Carne Asada Tacos

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Entrees

8 items

Cheapest: Burrito Grande — $16.99 Most Popular: Carnitas Plate

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Salads

4 items

Cheapest: Southwest Salad — $13.99 Most Popular: Grilled Chicken Taco Salad

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Sides

6 items

Cheapest: Side of Rice — $4.49 Most Popular: Chips and Salsa

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Margaritas and Bar

12 items

Cheapest: Mexican Beer — $6.99 Most Popular: El Torito Original Margarita

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Desserts

4 items

Cheapest: Churros — $7.99 Most Popular: Churros with Chocolate Sauce

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Historical Price Trends

📈 Price Change History Per Item

2-Item Combo PlateNow: $14.99

$11.992021

→

$12.992022

→

$13.492023

→

$14.992025

Chicken Enchiladas (2)Now: $15.99

$12.992021

→

$13.992022

→

$14.992023

→

$15.992025

El Torito Original MargaritaNow: $10.99

$8.992021

→

$9.492022

→

$9.992023

→

$10.992025

Mesquite-Grilled Chicken FajitasNow: $19.99

$15.992021

→

$17.492022

→

$18.492023

→

$19.992025

Mesquite-Grilled Steak FajitasNow: $24.99

$19.992021

→

$21.492022

→

$22.992023

→

$24.992025

Tableside GuacamoleNow: $10.99

$8.992021

→

$9.492022

→

$9.992023

→

$10.992025

Items that were once on the menu but have since been removed.

Chimichanga (Deep-Fried Burrito)

Discontinued

Seafood Enchiladas

Discontinued

Fried Ice Cream

Discontinued

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El Torito Menu & Prices

About El Torito Menu

Highlights

🏆 Best Value Ranking

Full Menu

Queso Fundido with Chorizo

Nachos with Chicken

Tortilla Soup (Bowl)

Street Tacos (3-piece)

Mesquite-Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Mesquite-Grilled Steak Fajitas

Mixed Fajitas (Chicken and Shrimp)

Chicken Enchiladas (2)

2-Item Combo Plate

3-Item Combo Plate

Fish Tacos (3-piece)

Carne Asada Tacos (3-piece)

Al Pastor Tacos (3-piece)

Mesquite-Grilled Ribeye

Carnitas Plate

Burrito Grande

Grilled Chicken Taco Salad

Side of Beans

El Torito Original Margarita

Mango Margarita

Skinny Margarita

Mexican Beer (Corona or Modelo)

💰 Cheapest Meals Under Budget

🌱 Vegetarian & Vegan

🔓 Secret Menu Hot

Nutrition Intelligence

Menu Categories

Appetizers

Fajitas

Enchiladas and Combos

Tacos

Entrees

Salads

Sides

Margaritas and Bar

Desserts

Historical Price Trends

📈 Price Change History Per Item

🗃️ Discontinued Items Archive

Price Reviews

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