El Torito has closed its Encinitas location at 1068 N El Camino Real, in the Encinitas Town Center shopping complex.
A sign posted there now reads, "We have closed this location and apologize for any inconvenience. We hope you continue to visit us at one of our other restaurant locations."
Anyone who still wants their El Torito fix — including its popular $3 happy hour — will have to drive to the nearest location in Oceanside.
