# El Toro, Southsea — Reviews & Opening Hours

> El Toro — Latin American Restaurant in Southsea with a 1/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.7/5 from 773 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/restaurants/el-toro (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

Latin American Restaurant

# El Toro

60 Osborne Road, Southsea

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5095874110529901689&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [El Toro Southsea](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113504694506194573329)

**In short:** El Toro is a latin American restaurant in Southsea, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 773 Google reviews, with a 1/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About El Toro

El Toro is a Latin American restaurant on Osborne Road in Southsea. It serves steak, ribs, and paella. The restaurant takes bookings and is suitable for children and groups.

Staff are noted for attentiveness and friendliness, with service reported as quick. The venue has a cosy atmosphere.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [El Toro's own website](https://www.eltoro-southsea.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

## Opening hours

**Monday** 5:00 – 10:30 PM

**Tuesday** 5:00 – 10:30 PM

**Wednesday** 5:00 – 10:30 PM

**Thursday** 5:00 – 10:30 PM

**Friday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM

**Saturday** 4:00 – 11:00 PM

**Sunday** 4:00 – 10:00 PM

## What's nearby

- Southsea Coffee next door
- Fox and Sons Estate Agents Southsea next door
- Pizza Go Go Portsmouth next door
- Buckwells of Southsea next door
- Noble House next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

People say this restaurant serves delicious steak, ribs, and paella. They highlight the attentive and friendly staff, and the quick service. They also like the cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (773 reviews)

**Dogs allowed** No

**Good for children** Yes

**Good for groups** Yes

**Booking required** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** 1 out of 5 – Major improvement necessary

**Destination** Southsea

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1914040).

[More restaurants in Southsea](https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/restaurants)

★ 4.7 (773 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£20 – £60

[Visit official website](https://www.eltoro-southsea.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

[023 9234 3335](tel:02392343335)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Southsea

**Plus Code** 9C2WQWM5+XR

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of El Toro?

El Toro is open Mon–Thu 5pm–10:30pm; Fri 5pm–11pm; Sat 4pm–11pm; Sun 4pm–10pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is El Toro any good?

El Toro is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 773 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 1 out of 5.

### Is El Toro dog-friendly?

No, Google lists El Toro as not allowing dogs.

### Is El Toro good for children?

Yes, El Toro is listed as good for children.

### Can you book a table at El Toro?

Yes, El Toro takes reservations.

### How do I contact El Toro?

Call El Toro on +44 23 9234 3335.

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