Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – Chicago

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   Maryann

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The dishes were nicely proportionate, had great flavor and service was very pleasant. I would recommend giving it a try.
   

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   Laura

   Greater Boston

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing! Atmosphere nice and music fun. Staff seemed a bit disorganized and apologized a lot. We had a reservation but apparently they were overwhelmed with walk ins - restaurant never appeared very crowded. Would return and given this is a new restaurant assume the kinks will be worked out
   

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   Jerry

   Chicago

   31 reviews

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   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Very run for a shop only open 3 weeks, reflects the professional management. Nice room, just have to add a buffer door to avoid the cold air blasts. Everyone is friendly and professional, excellent service end to end. Highly creative menu with real options for vegetarians. No shortage of options from the circular bar down the hall. Some trick visual stuff like the smoked guac that comes under a dome. The dessert also offered a table side presentation, we will try that next time. Started with the corn empanadas, nice and crisp and with great flavor. Then the burrata, nice texture to the cheese, and well accompanied by the tomato, watermelon and frisee. I might make the salad a bid larger. The fish special was top shelf, major flavor and perfectly cooked. Maybe double the volume of slaw but all else was on point. My wife had the cauliflower, extra points for using multiple varieties. Our sone had the whitefish ceviche and enjoyed that. We also added a side of carrots, well selected flavors to these heirloom beauties. For dessert, we did the corn cake which was more of a pudding, it was complemented by sour cream ice cream and a range of taste and texture tidbits. The churros were wonderful, warm, soft and oozing with cinnamon. Well accompanied by caramel and chocolate dipping sauces.
   

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   Brunik

   Los Angeles

   14 reviews

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   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The GM was a very nice gentleman he came up to our table and greeted us and wished my son a hbd all the staff were nice
   

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   Jenifer

   Chicago

   26 reviews

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   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The place is very nice, the service was good the food was ok. Unfortunately, it's not a place I would recommend or go back to. We had the corn empanada, the lomo, and the short rib. The lomo was mostly fried rice with few pieces of meat, and the short rib was cut in little pieces and was dry, but had good flavor
   

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   Jacob

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

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   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was for the Chicago location. This was a meal to remember. We were in town and Toro was available last minute. To start, the chips and guacamole were spot-on—crispy, perfectly salted, and paired with a guacamole that was fresh, creamy, and bursting with flavor. The dark Incan drink alongside it added a unique, bold contrast that tied it all together beautifully. But the ribeye with chimichurri? That was next-level. Tender, juicy, and cooked exactly right, it practically melted in my mouth. The chimichurri added a bright, Latin kick that balanced the richness of the steak perfectly. I’m seriously impressed and can’t recommend it enough. If you’re looking for something that hits all the right notes, this is it.
   

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   Erin

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were staying at the Fairmont and after seeing the unique menu online decided to try it for Thanksgiving. What an incredible experience! Our server was amazing explaining the restaurant concept and food journey, flavor and culture throughout the meal. The food was fantastic and the general manager was checked in to make sure we were enjoying our meal.
   

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   Richard

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious and the server was great as well. We definitely plan on returning to try different items on the menu. The only issue was that as the night went on it took us almost an hour to collect our check after all food and drinks were cleared from the table. Other than that everything was perfect.
   

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   Aileen

   Chicago

   58 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   58 reviews

   Dined on 27 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved this new addition to Lake Shore East! Can’t wait to return!
   

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    Allan

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Very nice restaurant with amazing service, nice ambiance and very tasty food. We went for 2nd time this week and love Peruvian Ceviche, Grill Avocado, and Short Rib Chaufa. Margaritas are amazing as well. We were very pleased with the excellent service from waiter Nick who made our night special. We strongly recommend to visit and have an unforgettable night.
    

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