El Torito Menu

83 items in 11 sections · $4.40 – $85.80 · Mexican Restaurant in La Mesa, CA

Closed · opens 9:00 AM Directions Call to order

El Torito’s menu lists 83 dishes and drinks, grouped into DESSERTS, ENCHILADAS, GAME DAY PACKAGES, COMBINATIONS, TACOS & BURRITOS, and BEVERAGES and more. Prices range from $4.40 to $85.80, and a typical item costs about $19.53. Popular choices include MEXICAN BREAD PUDDING, ENCHILADA RANCHERAS - CHEESE, 2 ITEM COMBO (PICK ANY 2!), BURRITO ESPECIAL - BEEF BARBACOA, and NACHO KIT.

DESSERTS 4

MEXICAN BREAD PUDDING$11.28
Our house-made bread pudding is served warm and drizzled with caramel sauce, topped with ice cream and whipped cream.
DEEP-FRIED ICE CREAM$11.00
Vanilla ice cream in a cinnamon-sugar coating with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce and whipped cream.
CHEESECAKE BANANA CHIMI$11.00
Creamy cheesecake and plantain bananas wrapped in a tortilla and fried to crispy perfection with a cinnamon-sugar coating. Served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
HOME-STYLE FLAN$11.00
A traditional house-made favorite. Rich vanilla custard topped with decadent golden caramel sauce and cinnamon whipped cream.

ENCHILADAS 8

ENCHILADA RANCHERAS - CHEESE$16.50
Melted jack cheese with ranchera sauce served with refried beans and rice.
SIZZLING ENCHILADAS - GRILLED STEAK$23.65
Grilled steak with fire-roasted tomatillo sauce and jack cheese. Served with frijoles de la olla, rice and corn cake.
CHICKEN AND SOUR CREAM ENCHILADAS$20.35
Tender chicken simmered and smothered in a savory sour cream sauce topped with jack cheese. Served with refried beans and rice.
ENCHILADA RANCHERAS - CHICKEN$20.35
Melted jack cheese with ranchera sauce served with refried beans and rice.
SIZZLING ENCHILADAS - GRILLED CHICKEN$20.35
Grilled chicken with fire-roasted tomatillo sauce and jack cheese. Served with frijoles de la olla, rice and corn cake.
SHRIMP MAZATLÁN ENCHILADAS$20.90
Sautéed with tomatoes, onions and jack cheese with fireroasted tomatillo and relleno sauces. Served with frijoles de la olla, rice and sweet corn cake.
ENCHILADA RANCHERAS - BEEF$20.35
Melted jack cheese with ranchera sauce served with refried beans and rice.
SPINACH ENCHILADAS$16.50
Sautéed fresh spinach, pasilla chiles, onions, pico de gallo, melted jack cheese and fire-roasted tomatillo sauce. Served with frijoles de la olla, rice and sweet corn cake.

GAME DAY PACKAGES 3

NACHO KIT
Serves 4-6. Build your own Nacho Kit includes Tortilla Chips, Chile con Queso, Salsa, Refried Beans, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Marinated Red Onions and Jalapeños.
FAJITAS & MARG PARTY PACK
*Pickup and Curbside only.* Choice of chicken or steak fajitas. Comes with rice, refried beans or frijoles de la olla, choice of tortillas and chips & salsa and a Pitcher of House Margaritas, Add $5 for Cadillac Margarita Pitcher.
TACO & MARG PARTY PACK
*Pickup and Curbside only.* Choose two proteins: chicken, steak or carnitas. Plus, all the taco fixings, comes with rice, refried beans or frijoles de la olla, choice of tortillas and chips & salsa and a Pitcher of House Margaritas, Add $5

COMBINATIONS 3

2 ITEM COMBO (PICK ANY 2!)$21.45
All combos include refried beans, rice and our signature sweet corn cake.
MACHO COMBO$25.85
Four of our most popular items on one platter. A fire-roasted pasilla chile relleno, a chicken and sour cream enchilada, a beef barbacoa crispy taco, and a hand-made chicken tamale. Served with refried beans and rice.
3 ITEM COMBO (PICK ANY 3!)$23.65
All combos include refried beans, rice and our signature sweet corn cake.

TACOS & BURRITOS 10

BURRITO ESPECIAL - BEEF BARBACOA$20.63
Seasoned shredded beef, jack cheese and ranchera sauce. Served with refried beans and rice.
STREET TACO TRIO - CHICKEN$19.25
Three chicken street tacos served with frijoles de la olla and rice.
CARNE ASADA BURRITO$22.83
Grilled steak rubbed with chile de árbol adobo, roasted pasilla chiles, onions, frijoles de la olla, fresh guacamole, jack cheese and salsa picante. Served with refried beans and rice.
BURRITO ESPECIAL - CHICKEN MACHACA$20.63
Seasoned shredded chicken, jack cheese and ranchera sauce. Served with refried beans and rice.
STREET TACO TRIO - STEAK$21.45
Three Skirt Steak street tacos served with frijoles de la olla and rice.
BEEF BIRRIA TACOS$20.90
Three corn tortillas grilled with a layer of melted jack cheese. Filled with beef birria & topped with onion-cilantro mix. Served with rice, consommé and limes.
CHICKEN TACOS VAMPIROS$20.63
Two corn tortillas basted in enchilada sauce grilled with jack cheese. Filled with choice of sirloin steak* or chicken sautéed in adobo sauce. Topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro & cotija cheese. Served with rice, frijoles de la
STREET TACO TRIO - CARNITAS$19.25
Three carnitas street tacos served with frijoles de la olla and rice.
SEAFOOD TACO TRIO$22.00
Three grilled mahi-mahi or shrimp tacos served with frijoles de la olla and rice.
CARNE ASADA TACOS VAMPIROS$20.63
Two corn tortillas basted in enchilada sauce grilled with jack cheese. Filled with choice of skirt steak or chicken sautéed in adobo sauce. Topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro & cotija cheese. Served with rice, frijoles de la oll

BEVERAGES 14

RED BULL ENERGY DRINK$4.40
LEMONADE$4.40
STRAWBERRY-CILANTRO SODA$6.60
2-PACK: RED BULL ENERGY DRINK$6.60
PEPSI$4.40
SIERRA MIST$4.40
CUCUMBER COOLER$6.60
ICED TEA$4.40
AGUA DE JAMAICA$6.60
ROOT BEER$4.40
SUGARFREE RED BULL ENERGY DRINK$4.40
MOUNTAIN DEW$4.40
FRUIT PUNCH$4.40
DIET PEPSI$4.40

APPETIZERS 14

CHIPS AND SALSA$8.80
16oz Chips & Pint of Salsa. Serves 8.
NEW! MEXICAN WINGS$19.80
Crispy wings tossed in your choice of sauce, served with ranch. Choice of Buffalo, Mango Habenero, or Ghost Pepper BBQ sauce.
QUESADILLA - CHEESE$15.40
Grilled with a hint of garlic until crisp and golden brown with pico de gallo, salsa picante, guacamole and sour cream.
QUESO DIP$12.10
Two cheese blend, pico de gallo, roasted pasilla peppers and cilantro. Served with warm tortilla chips.
NACHOS SUPREMOS - SHREDDED CHICKEN$20.08
A mound of warm chips, melted cheese, refried beans and guajillo chile sauce topped with pickled jalapeños, tomatoes and guacamole.
NACHOS SUPREMOS - SHREDDED BEEF$22.28
A mound of warm chips, melted cheese, refried beans and guajillo chile sauce topped with pickled jalapeños, tomatoes and guacamole.
QUESADILLA - STEAK$21.45
Grilled with a hint of garlic until crisp and golden brown with grilled steak, pico de gallo, salsa picante, guacamole and sour cream.
CRISPY FLAUTAS$15.68
Four crispy flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken and jack cheese. Topped with cotija cheese and crema fresca. Served with jalapeño jelly and red pepper dip.
FRESH GUACAMOLE$15.95
Prepared just the way you like it -- with fresh avocados, spicy serrano chiles and a special blend of herbs and spices.
NACHOS SUPREMOS$15.95
A mound of warm chips, melted cheese, refried beans and guajillo chile sauce topped with pickled jalapeños, tomatoes and guacamole.
QUESADILLA - CHICKEN$19.25
Grilled with a hint of garlic until crisp and golden brown with grilled chicken, pico de gallo, salsa picante, guacamole and sour cream.
CHORIZO QUESO FUNDIDO$14.30
A sizzling blend of melted Mexican cheeses, with jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro. Served with warm tortillas. Add chicken or steak for an additional cost.
BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP$19.53
Four large grilled shrimp wrapped in roasted pasilla chiles, manchego cheese and bacon.
GRANDE FIESTA PLATTER$27.50
Crispy Flautas, Nachos Supremos, Buffalo Chicken Tenders, and Cheese Quesadilla. Served with fresh guacamole and dipping sauces.

EL TORITO SPECIALTIES 4

NEW! EL TORITO BURGER$19.80
Brioche bun, seasoned beef patty with cheddar cheese, jalapeño butter, secret sauce, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Served with French fries.
CARNE ASADA & SHRIMP$32.73
Skirt steak* topped with pico de gallo and sautéed shrimp. Served with frijoles de la olla, rice, fresh guacamole and warm tortillas.
CARNE ASADA AND CHEESE ENCHILADA$29.15
Skirt steak* topped with pico de gallo, with a cheese enchilada and tomato-jalapeño sauce. Served with rice, frijoles de la olla, fresh guacamole and warm tortillas.
SLOW-ROASTED CARNITAS$27.50
Slowly simmered in garlic, oranges and spices, our tender pork is served with guacamole, frijoles de la olla, rice and warm tortillas.

KIDS MENU 9

KIDS MAC AND CHEESE$9.08
KIDS CHEESE PIZZA$9.08
KIDS CHEESE QUESADILLA$9.08
KIDS PEPPERONI PIZZA$10.18
KIDS STEAK FAJITAS$12.10
KIDS CHICKEN TENDERS$9.63
KIDS MINI CORN DOGS$9.08
KIDS CHICKEN FAJITAS$11.00
KID BEAN BURRITO$9.08

SOUPS AND SALADS 6

HOUSE-MADE TORTILLA SOUP$10.45
Our original recipe made fresh every day! Chicken broth, tender chicken, garden-fresh vegetables, jack cheese and fresh avocado.
FAJITA SALAD - GRILLED CHICKEN$20.08
Grilled chicken, fajita vegetables, romaine lettuce, cotija cheese, avocado, roasted pepitas, pico de gallo and crisp tortilla strips. Tossed tableside with house-made serranogrape vinaigrette.
FAJITA SALAD - SHRIMP$24.48
Grilled shrimp, fajita vegetables, romaine lettuce, cotija cheese, avocado, roasted pepitas, pico de gallo and crisp tortilla strips. Tossed tableside with house-made serranogrape vinaigrette.
FAJITA SALAD - SKIRT STEAK$23.38
Grilled steak, fajita vegetables, romaine lettuce, cotija cheese, avocado, roasted pepitas, pico de gallo and crisp tortilla strips. Tossed tableside with house-made serranogrape vinaigrette.
GRILLED CHICKEN MEXICAN CAESAR$19.80
Romaine lettuce, cotija cheese, tomatoes, roasted pepitas and crisp tortilla strips tossed in our Cilantro-Pepita Dressing™.
GRILLED CHICKEN TACO SALAD$19.53
Homemade tostada taco shell filled with romaine lettuce, refried beans, pico de gallo, cotija cheese and jack cheese. Topped with grilled chicken, roasted pepitas, sour cream, guacamole and your choice of dressing.

FAJITAS 8

SIZZLING SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS$28.60
Ancho-chile marinated skirt steak fajitas. Served with rice, frijoles de la olla, guacamole, sweet corn cake and choice of flour or corn tortillas.
VEGGIE FAJITAS$24.20
Fresh vegetables, rosemary and mint leaves with a grilled chile relleno. Served with rice, frijoles de la olla, guacamole, sweet corn cake and choice of flour or corn tortillas.
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST FAJITAS$26.40
Citrus-chipotle marinated chicken fajitas. Served with rice, frijoles de la olla, guacamole, sweet corn cake and choice of flour or corn tortillas.
IGNITED FAJITAS SUPREMAS$32.45
Our premium fajitas with ancho-chile marinated skirt steak, chicken breast and sautéed shrimp. Served with rice, frijoles de la olla, guacamole, sweet corn cake and choice of flour or corn tortillas.
FAJITAS DUO$29.70
Select two of your favorites! Grilled chicken breast, grilled steak or sautéed shrimp.
FAMILY STYLE FAJITAS$85.80
Steak, large shrimp, chicken and carnitas fajitas served with rice, refried beans, guacamole, sweet corn cake and choice of tortillas.
SHRIMP FAJITAS$28.05
Tender shrimp sautéed in jalapeño-garlic butter and guajillo chile sauce. Served with rice, frijoles de la olla, guacamole, sweet corn cake and choice of flour or corn tortillas.
FAJITAS COMBO$29.70
Grilled chicken breast fajitas, grilled steak fajitas, and a cheese enchilada.

How these prices compare

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.

Most common items at 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

Typical prices are calculated from 595 menus in our guide.

Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated May 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.

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