El Torito Country Cooking Restaurant in Pasadena

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#54 From 359 in Pasadena
9.0
192 Review
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9.0/10
Food
9.0/10
Interior
9.0/10
Prices
9.0/10
Service
9.0/10
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Price & Cuisine
$$$ American
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Taste nicely cooked fried chicken, chicken steaks and catfish. Good biscuits deserve ordering. Many visitors note that the staff is energetic at this restaurant. Terrific service is something guests appreciate here. Pay democratic prices for eating at El Torito Country Cooking. When inside, the atmosphere is pretty. This place is rated on Google 4.6 by its clients.
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Matthew Nuckles
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10
10 months ago
Stopped in for a late lunch. The food was good, environment comforting, and owner was friendly and helpful. I love a daily special Sometimes you find food that's exactly what you expect in an environment that's exactly what you remember. That's El Torito. Good food, good price, and good people. FYI Keep an eye out for this sign. They have a service fee on debit cards. But that's pretty normal at non-chains. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20
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Anivete T
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9 months ago
This was our first time visiting El Torito. Do not let the name of the restaurant detour you from Poppin in. I thought, Hispanic name, but country cookin? Say what? I had the grilled chicken sandwich with carrots instead of fries. The carrots were cooked very well. Not too soft, not top firm. Personally, I feel they were just right. They are cooked without spice. I added a bit of pepper and a pinch of salt. The chicken sandwich was legit amazing. It was simple. A thin slice of chicken breast; which is what I prefer in comparison to a thick slice. The chicken was juicy, and flavored well in my opinion. The tomato was ripe, and the lettuce was crisp. The BF had the country breakfast plate. He rates the overall breakfast at an 8 1/2 out of ten. He prefers crispy hash browns and crisp bacon. I'm sure if you ask for crispy they we will make it that way. The flavor was on point. He said the pancakes were ok. Nothing fancy. Again he prefers crispy foods. He would have liked for them to be a little more crispy on the edges. We will most definitely come back to try out more food. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4
If I could give a zero I would... Horrible service.. owner Is beyond rude and entitled. I wouldnt waste one cent here ever again. Food is horrible the service is even worse. If the owner paid more attention to his actual clients. Instead of his neighbor clients and parking lot. Then maybe his food would taste better and he would actually have more clients.. and please don't park outside and don't go in. Cause he will come out screaming at you. And he will threaten you with the cops. He will even threaten to box u in until the cops arrive. Which is totally illegal. Trust me not worth the headache or money loss... We literally saw him do this to a young man with his autistic daughter.. I will never ever come back here.. I can't respect a person whom treats special needs ppl like this. Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30 Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1
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Sun Flower
Source: google
10
A year ago
This place is a gem in the making . Food was amazing . First time here, came in for a late lunch and was able to get breakfast cause it’s served all day. The owner is getting used to business picking up due to growing community support. He is a very nice man that loves to cook amazing food! With that said the service is a little slow, one waitress, she seemed kinda frazzled. Some items they were out of so some menu options were not available. I assume once they accommodate for the growing customers they will be better prepared. I will definitely be back! Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person $1–10
This is an delicious. Food for kids after school perfect my son finished everything. They serve on his plate… Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Fried Fish
Zero stars stumbled upon this place because I need change because Lee's NEZT DOOR DOESN'T HAVE CHANGE COIN MACHINE BUT ANYWAYS FLASE ADVIERTISEMENT!!! They post super low great fair prices outside but then you walk inside they try to upside you & you ask about the special & side outside & they don't know what on that sign because doesn't exist & never been to a place where they try to upside you so much. Took me to long just to order 1 taco I had to repeat more then 5 times do you have a tacos? Do you have a taco special? Por 50 centavos mas voy a gotditas aguascalientes hecho a mano en mi Barrio SE Houston 😆 Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1
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Alex Flores
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10
A year ago
First time here, heard a lot of this place so.I had to swing by. Literally a whole in the wall, and the food was perfect!! The green beans and carrots were perfectly cooked and of course the rest of the meal. Chicken fried chicken was done perfectly and hot! Definitely recommend this place Price per person $20–30
My husband and I arrived too this small restaurant in the morning for breakfast. Let me say it's been one of the best most tasteful breakfast I have had that is locally made from the man I believe owns the place he cooked and took our orders himself. My husband had the 3 meat hamlets with hashbrown that he asked too add cheese and onion on it and toast. I had the super slam breakfast. Which is country chicken fried steak with gravey, hashbrown with cheese added and a biscuit that he makes also with butter . We both agree that we would come back again highly recommend this spot. Spanish and English speaking. Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person $10–20
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Eze
Source: google
8
A year ago
Good service … food was good also … fair pricing and it had a lil cozy feeling to The place
Best food very pleased to have came across this eatery ! I’m a picky eater and when I tell I’m very satisfied ! Best service and especially can’t beat the prices ! Love this will definitely be my new breakfast spot! I got half way through my plate and had to stop to leave a review ! Also I love the old fashion peaceful place to eat it was cute but I took mine to go .
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