Opening hours
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in La Mesa: 5:56 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (619) 698-7404 to confirm.
Location & directions
5024 Baltimore DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
About El Torito
El Torito is a Mexican restaurant you'll find at 5024 Baltimore Dr in La Mesa, California. Our La Mesa guide covers 90 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
El Torito is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
El Torito's menu features 83 dishes and drinks across 11 sections, including DESSERTS, ENCHILADAS, GAME DAY PACKAGES, COMBINATIONS, and TACOS & BURRITOS. Listed prices range from $4.40 to $85.80, with a typical item around $19.53. You will find options like MEXICAN BREAD PUDDING, ENCHILADA RANCHERAS - CHEESE, and 2 ITEM COMBO (PICK ANY 2!).
Service options include outdoor seating, curbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, and takeout. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cozy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family-friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, all you can eat, beer, cocktails, and coffee.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (619) 698-7404 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 5024 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
- Phone
- (619) 698-7404
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 83 items · $4.40–$85.80
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Torito’s weekday schedule with 5 other Mexican restaurants in La Mesa. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 83 hours a week, 13 hours more than the local median of 70. 100% of Mexican restaurants in La Mesa open on Sundays, and El Torito is one of them.
Compared with 5 other Mexican restaurants in La Mesa that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in California
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
At El Torito the median listed price is $19.53, higher than the typical $12.50 for Mexican restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 37% | $5.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 34% | $14.50 |
| Chile Relleno | 33% | $9.72 |
| Quesadilla | 32% | $11.46 |
| Carne Asada | 30% | $18.97 |
| Menudo | 30% | $15.95 |
| Nachos | 29% | $12.07 |
| Burrito | 26% | $12.00 |
Calculated from 595 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Torito there are 17 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 54 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (10), Cafes & Coffee (7), Pizza (6), and Sandwiches & Delis (5).
Competition is strong: 10 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 42 within three miles. The closest is El Pollo Loco, 0.1 mi away.
14 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodDuke's Old Fashioned Onion Burgers< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianHimalayan Cuisine< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- ChinesePick Up Stix0.2 mi
- Bars & PubsHelix Brewing Company0.2 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Torito's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is El Torito open on Sunday?
Yes, El Torito is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is El Torito located?
El Torito is located at 5024 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942.
What is the phone number of El Torito?
You can call El Torito at (619) 698-7404.
Does El Torito offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Torito offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, curbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Torito?
The typical price range at El Torito is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $4.40 to $85.80.
Does El Torito take reservations?
Yes, El Torito accepts reservations.
Is El Torito wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is El Torito open late?
Yes – El Torito is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near El Torito?
There are 54 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Torito. Nearby options include Duke's Old Fashioned Onion Burgers (< 0.1 mi), Himalayan Cuisine (< 0.1 mi), and Subway (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Torito?
10 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is El Pollo Loco, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in California cost?
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
