El Torito Mexican Restaurant Northridge
About El Torito Mexican Restaurant Northridge
FRESH INGREDIENTS, BOLD FLAVORS
PaintNite is turning our events into the ultimate FIESTA! Known best for their table side preparations, including their made-to-order guacamole and flame-grilled fajitas, which arrive sizzling to the table. Designed to replicate authentic cooking found in a traditional Mexican hacienda, El Torito focuses on using fresh, high-quality ingredients to prepare made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine.
Margaritas & Tacos goes so well with painting! At El Torito's Northridge - Paint Nite, you'll be sure to have an epic time. The Art Instructor will guide you through a step-by-step process on how to create your very own masterpiece. At the end of the night, you'll be amazed with what you have done! *No drinks are included with your ticket price, and must be 21+ to purchase at the restaurant.
Arrive earlier before the event so you can catch the Happy Hour Specials* Enjoy food and drink specials starting at $4 from 3pm – 7pm.
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What Guests Are Saying
I came the the best Fried ice cream that I know of. Then decided to eat aswell. My waiter, Cruz was so helpful, by offering me to happy hour menu. And the tacos are so, good. I really like the vibes, thanks to Cruz and the delicious food.
Our family of three arrived just before 6pm on Sunday for a birthday rewards dinner. The restaurant was NOT busy and they sat us in what appeared to be the only dining section in use as there were several other families dining there as well. Water, chips and salsa came out quickly. We placed our order with our waitress rather quickly and that's when things went south. This was the last time we saw our waitress for the rest of the night. I don't know if she left to join the circus or what, but we never saw her again. Our food came out, the wait for the food was noticeable, maybe because there were other parties in the room that ordered before us, but we watched and tracked when tables got served. That's how long of a wait it was. Not horrible, but enough to notice and start tracking it. That was the last time we got service. My water glass was empty for almost the entire meal. Waiters and servers would pass by, go to other tables, take our empty chips basket away, but never refill the water or ask if I wanted more. We had to flag someone down to refill the drink, twice. We were the only table without a waiter. When we were done, we had to flag a random waiter down to get our bill. They delivered the wrong one. Ok, that's an accident stuff happens. They fixed it, the bill was right, our birthday meal discount was applied. That was good, because that was the only time the birthday was actually recognized. No happy birthday from the original waitress, no special dessert, no nothing. We've been going to El Toritos for over 30 years. Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Woodland Hills, Oxnard, and Northridge. This is the first time we've ever been ignored on a birthday. At Woodland Hills they ask everyone if they want to be sung to and they bring out a scoop of ice cream. We're going back there next time. Northridge is a prettier location, but the service left a LOT to be desired. Needless to say, no tip was left.
Most beautiful El Torito of all. 4 levels with Spanish iron railings Spanish sconces. A bigger than life size bull in the center. With brick ceilings and a great wood trellis. Great place for work lunches because the buffet means hot food no waiting. Love the sautéed veggies and The cilantro salad dressing is so good. I use it for my tacos too! Even the made to order tortillas, sooo good. Mario the bar tender was so polite and Joseph the manager is a great host throughout the meal. See it for yourself.
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Book the whole room at El Torito Mexican Restaurant Northridge
Birthdays, team offsites, bachelorette parties. You pick the painting, we bring the artist and the supplies, the venue handles food and drinks.
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Paint Nite at El Torito Mexican Restaurant Northridge — FAQ
None. Your artist walks the whole room through the painting stroke by stroke over about two hours, and everyone leaves with a finished canvas. Most guests have never painted before.
There's free parking at or near El Torito Mexican Restaurant Northridge.
Yes — the bar and cocktail list stays open while you paint. Food and drinks are ordered from and paid to the venue, and aren't part of your seat price.
Doors open 30 minutes before the painting starts. Come early, grab your seat and order a drink — the artist starts on time.
Yes — El Torito Mexican Restaurant Northridge has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restrooms. If you have specific seating needs, contact the venue ahead of the event and they'll set you up.