If you are looking for an El Torito Happy Hour, the biggest takeaway is that the chain advertises both weekday and Sunday deals, with different menus and start times. Weekday Happy Hour is generally Monday through Friday, 3–7 p.m. in the Cantina. A few listed restaurants extend it to 9 p.m. Sunday offers start earlier for drinks than for appetizers. Check your local restaurant before you go, because participation and closing times vary.
When is El Torito Happy Hour?
The official weekday Happy Hour page lists Monday through Friday from 3–7 p.m. at participating locations. It specifically extends the schedule to 3–9 p.m. at West Covina, Ontario, Pasadena, Corona, and Cypress. This is a useful answer to “what time is El Torito Happy Hour?”—but first make sure your branch is on the extended-hours list. The offers are served in the Cantina.
| El Torito offer | Days and time | Important detail |
| Weekday Happy Hour | Mon–Fri, 3–7 p.m. | Cantina; participating locations |
| Extended weekday Happy Hour | Mon–Fri, 3–9 p.m. | West Covina, Ontario, Pasadena, Corona, Cypress |
| Sunday drink specials | Sunday, 9 a.m.–close | Cantina; closing time depends on the restaurant |
| Sunday appetizer specials | Sunday, 2 p.m.–close | Cantina; begins later than drink specials |
| Taco Tuesday | Tuesday, starting at 4 p.m. | Participating locations; no end time posted |
Sunday is not just a copy of the weekday Happy Hour menu. El Torito advertises drink specials in the Cantina starting at 9 a.m. until close, while Sunday appetizer deals start at 2 p.m. The chain does not give one universal closing time, so use your local restaurant’s listed business hours.
El Torito weekday Happy Hour menu and drink prices
The official weekday menu groups food and drinks into $4, $6, $8, $10, and $12 prices. At $4, it lists Street Tacos with chicken or carnitas, Queso Dip, Signature Margarita, and a Pueblo Viejo Shot. The $6 list includes draft beer, Strawberry Rodeo, and house wine. The $8 tier includes Jalapeño Poppers, sliders, BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, and Watermelon Hibiscus Margarita. Higher tiers include Crispy Flautas, Margarita Flight, wings, and Beef Birria Tacos.
Price comparison 1: drinks
| Item | Regular menu price | Happy Hour price | Price difference | Notes |
| Signature Margarita | $10.25 | $4 | $6.25 | House version; fruit flavor costs extra |
| Margarita Flight | $16 | $10 | $6 | Both menus list Signature, mango, and blackberry |
| Jalapeño Cucumber Margarita | $13.75 | $10 | $3.75 | Same named cocktail |
| Raspberry Sage Lemon Drop | $15 | $10 | $5 | Same named cocktail |
These differences are based on the listed prices in the official June 2026 beverage and Happy Hour menus. They are menu-price differences before tax or any local surcharge; check your restaurant’s menu for the amount you will pay. A flavored Signature Margarita adds $1 on both the regular menu and the Happy Hour list. The June main menu also carries a 4.99% surcharge notice, so confirm whether it appears on your local check.
The Sunday Happy Hour drink prices are different: $4 draft beer pints, well drinks, and El Jimador tequila shots; $6 Signature Margaritas, draft beer schooners, and call drinks; and $8 Classic Palomas, Mojitos, and Spicy Jalapeño Cucumber Margaritas. The Sunday page does not publish regular prices for each drink, so it does not support a dollar-savings comparison for that menu.
Food specials and menu-price comparison
For weekday Happy Hour, lower-price food picks include $4 Street Tacos or Queso Dip. The $8 level adds sliders and BBQ Chicken Quesadilla. At $10, the menu lists Crispy Flautas and Guacamole & Chicharron. At $12, guests can choose wings, Camarones a la Diabla, or two Beef Birria Tacos. The Happy Hour PDF does not provide serving sizes for every item, so ask whether a deal is a full or smaller portion if that affects your order.
Chicken and carnitas street tacos on corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Price comparison 2: food
| Item | Regular menu price | Happy Hour price | Price difference | Portion note |
| Crispy Flautas | $14.75 | $10 | $4.75 listed-price difference | Same name on both menus; Happy Hour portion is not stated |
| Street tacos, chicken or carnitas | $17.50 for three tacos with beans and rice as the Street Taco Trio | $4 Street Tacos | Not comparable | Happy Hour count and sides are not stated |
The Crispy Flautas row compares the same named dish in the June menus, but the Happy Hour menu does not say how many pieces it includes. Treat $4.75 as the difference between posted prices, not a guaranteed saving for an identical portion. The Street Taco Trio is a full meal with sides, so comparing its $17.50 price with the Happy Hour item would be misleading.
Sunday’s appetizer specials have their own price list. Street Corn, Queso Dip, and Papas Calientes are $4. Four Mini Steak & Chorizo Tacos, Loaded Tostadas, and Grilled Chicken Sopes are $6. Salmon Tacos, BBQ Carnitas Sliders, and Chicken Flautas are $8. These start at 2 p.m. in the Cantina, while Sunday drink offers begin at 9 a.m.
Which El Torito special fits your plans?
Choose weekday Happy Hour for an after-work visit with clear price tiers and a 3 p.m. start. If you need a later window, check whether your restaurant is one of the five locations with listed 3–9 p.m. hours. Sunday works better when your group wants a long drink window or daytime snacks, but appetizers do not start until 2 p.m.
If you are after tacos, Taco Tuesday has its own $3 menu beginning at 4 p.m. The offer can overlap with weekday Happy Hour at some restaurants, but the site does not say that deals can be combined. Decide which offer matters most, then confirm both menus and times with your local Cantina.
Taco Tuesday, lunch, and Sunday brunch
El Torito’s Taco Tuesday starts at 4 p.m. every Tuesday at participating locations. The official page lists $3 made-to-order tacos with steak, chicken, carnitas, or al pastor, made with handmade tortillas. Drink specials start at $4. The page does not publish an end time, so do not assume the deal lasts all day or until the restaurant closes.
Taco Tuesday may overlap with weekday Happy Hour from 4–7 p.m. at many restaurants, but confirm that your location is running both offers and ask whether the deals can be combined. Taco Tuesday tacos are a separate promotion from the $4 chicken or carnitas Street Tacos on the weekday Happy Hour menu.
For lunch, the official weekday menu is available Monday through Friday until 2 p.m. That makes it a separate daytime option rather than a Happy Hour deal. El Torito also advertises all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at participating locations. The brunch page mentions made-to-order omelets, a taco bar, desserts, and bottomless mimosas. Check local availability and brunch pricing before visiting.
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How to find El Torito near you
Use El Torito’s official locations page to search by city or ZIP code. Open the individual restaurant page to see business hours, Happy Hour details, Taco Tuesday, and reservations. For example, the La Mesa location at 5024 Baltimore Drive lists weekday Happy Hour from 3–7 p.m. in the Cantina. Its listed Sunday business hours are 9 a.m.–10 p.m., so a Sunday “until close” offer would end at the local closing time if the location is participating.
This example is only for La Mesa, California. El Torito locations may have different hours, special participation, and menu terms. The same advice applies if you search “El Torito near me,” “Happy Hour near me,” or “El Torito menu near me”: choose a branch first, then check its current menu and hours. If you are looking for “El Torito Grill,” the official chain site calls the restaurant El Torito; use its location finder to confirm the nearest open restaurant.
FAQ
What time is El Torito Happy Hour?
Weekday Happy Hour is generally Monday–Friday, 3–7 p.m. in the Cantina. West Covina, Ontario, Pasadena, Corona, and Cypress are listed with extended 3–9 p.m. hours. Confirm your branch.
Does El Torito have Sunday Happy Hour?
Yes. The official page lists Sunday drink specials from 9 a.m. until close and appetizer specials from 2 p.m. until close in the Cantina. The closing time depends on the location.
What is on the El Torito Happy Hour menu?
Weekday options include $4 Street Tacos, Queso Dip, and Signature Margarita; higher tiers include flautas, a Margarita Flight, wings, and Beef Birria Tacos. See the price tables above for named items and exact posted prices.
What time does El Torito Taco Tuesday start?
It starts at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays at participating locations. The official page lists $3 made-to-order tacos and drinks starting at $4, but it does not give a closing time for the offer.
Is El Torito weekday Happy Hour available at every location?
The chain says offers are available at participating locations. Some restaurants have longer weekday hours than others. Check the location page or call before you go.