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    4.2 (2.6k reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    NA Spritz
    Connie L.

    Everyone speaks really highly of Toro but the food felt average to be honest. Maybe expectations were set too high. It felt like their dishes were fine, but most were missing a special oomph. For example, their Boquerones just tasted like normal anchovies with oil, and the bread was stale. Also the tortilla of the short rib was too hard which didnt make the bland short rib taste any better. I will say their Maiz Asado was incredibly delicious though. You could really taste that nice char from the grill and the aioli sauce was amazingly balanced. On some positive notes, their staff were really nice and the cocktails were A+! They were friendly and had wonderful attention to detail. Overall, Toro is a fun place to try maybe once? But probably wouldn't go again. For $17+ per tapas, you'd expect them to have more of a wow factor.

    Artichoke
    Cali O.

    I've been interested in trying Toro since I first moved to boston in 2010...good things come to those who wait? I don't know what took me so long and it only took Michelin to nudge me to actually make a reservation! The restaurant is small but cute and very busy. We did the tasting menu and it was enjoyable as the dishes were outside of the realm of what you'd experience at at typical tapas restaurant. I love pinxhas and these didn't disappoint. The star was the pistachio flan!

    FILETE A LA PLANTXA - A dish featuring grilled meat garnished with pickled red onions, chopped herbs, and crushed nuts, served on a ceramic plate.
    Christine W.

    Toro has been on my list of Boston restaurants to try for years now and I'm so glad I finally got a chance to go. I had a 5pm restaurant and they seated us at 5. It's very cozy inside with a mix of standard tables and high top tables. Since it was the winter time, the restaurant had Christmas decorations all around which added to the cozy vibes. The service was amazing. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and had great recommendations. He was very friendly and constantly refilled our water. He also checked in on us and gave updates on timing when we cleared the food which was really nice of him. The food was also fantastic. Everything was flavorful and well seasoned. My favorite was the bone marrow dish because the flavors worked well and the bread was crispy. As a group of 3, we ordered half a paella and five tapas and that was more than enough food. Can't wait to come back here!

    FLAN
    Hursuong V.

    Tasting menu was an excellent choice for our anniversary dinner! We got to try several dishes - we loved the mushroom one, artichoke dish, tuna tartare, oyster, and the flan. The food was complex in flavors and textures and presented nicely. The portions were pretty good and we did not leave feeling hungry. Service was also excellent. The staff worked seamlessly together and we felt like we were waited on by every single staff member that night. There was always someone clearing our plates, refilling our water and bread, asking if we wanted another drink. Food also came out at a good pace. They even printed out "Happy Anniversary!!!" on top of our menu which was a nice touch. It was super busy on a Thursday night so I imagine the only way to get in is via reservation. Only downside is that the music is very loud - blasting 2000s music the whole time. There is a coat rack towards the bathroom and customers were hanging their coats and bags there at their own discretion.

    Lychee cocktail
    Elizabeth G.

    After visiting, I found out Kenji j. Lopez worked here in the past. That was awesome. The vibe was fantastic. I realized that they played music that people don't know, so you can hear background tunes but not sing along. Probably to focus on your food and the people you are with. The food was expensively priced. My bf and I really only raved about the duck drumlettes and the patatas bravas. My cider wasn't great. The octopus was cooked well but I wasn't a fan of the boiled potatoes and onions with it. They could've added a different side. I would not go back on my own. The service was also mild for the price of the food. You would expect more tbh.

    A dish of Spanish-style tapas featuring bread, beef, radish slices, and garnishes on a patterned ceramic plate.
    Munzer R.

    Toro was absolutely fantastic tapas for a group night out, busy place so highly recommend reservations, but great vibes and music selection was top notch. We ordered the paella, oysters, atun crudo, pulpo a la pantxa, asado de huesos, pudin de pan, and flan. Everything absolutely delivered in terms of flavor and service was fantastic. Highly recommend!

    PULPO FRITO
    Kirtana S.

    Lovely meal! Did the chef's tasting menu and had glasses of wine here. Loved sitting at the bar and having this experience.

    Jimmy N.

    It's been awhile since me and the wife went out to enjoy a nice little dinner. I'm glad I was able to get reservation here. Probably one of the best tapas restaurants around Boston area. Did not know what to expect in terms of food and drinks. When we got here, they were super busy already. We got here 20-25 mins early. They were still nice enough to accommodate us and seated us. When we got to our table, we were a little shock how tight the tables were to each other with the other parties. Did not bother us at all, from the staff to the customers, everyone was in such a good mood. We ordered maybe 6-7 dishes including my drink, bill turned out to be around $160ish which is totally not bad! Our favorite dish was definitely the corn elote (if requested, it can be served off the cob) and their rib eye. Actually, everything was so good. Would 100% come back to dine in again!

    Jeanie L.

    Hubby got a reservation for dinner here for our last night in Boston. The restaurant is bursting with energy. We sat at the bar and it felt pretty cramped for me. I felt like I couldn't comfortably lift my arms up to pick up my fork to eat. We ordered the tasting menu and for drinks, I got a pucker punch which came out looking so pretty. The sourness from the raspberry foam was a surprise but the drink was so refreshing. I tried taking pictures of the food but it was a little too dim inside the restaurant. The presentation of the food was really nice and every single dish was good. However some were a little too salty for my liking and not one dish screamed out wow to me. Service was excellent and my server was so friendly.

    Escalivada catalana
    Alyanna T.

    My partner and I shared the blush & bashful drink, croquetas de bacalao (salt cod croquettes), pulpo a la plantxa (grilled octopus), patatas bravas, setas y huevo (mushroom ragú), and escalivada catalana (smoked eggplant) - TASTE: 4/5 - been meaning to hit Toro and glad we finally did. Favorites were the salty croquettes and aioli + spicy tomato sauce w the potatoes! TEXTURE: 5/5 - patatas bravas and croquettes were fried nicely, and both the octopus and mushrooms were super tender PRICE: 3/5 - was particularly disappointed by the $20 mushrooms SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - small plates, as expected for tapas. Was pleasantly surprised by the large portion of patatas bravas SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 7:30pm on a Sunday and a couple tables were available, both inside and outside. After ordering, first plate came out 5min later and last dish was 15min later ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - dark & moody vibes at night in a loud and lively atmosphere PARKING: 4/5 - got a street spot on Mass Ave x Shawmut Ave and walked over

    Octopus, shrimp, corn, tomato bread
    Eva A.

    I'm glad we decided to go here for a birthday / end of summer celebration dinner. We reserved a patio table which I was nervous for if it got chilly but it turned out to be the right move- inside it was so loud from the crowd and the music that I'm not sure I would have been able to hear my friends. Besides the outdoor ambiance, the food was the best part. The octopus was my star of the show, perfectly grilled and paired with potatoes and garlic aioli. Whatever the sauce was that came with the shrimp was amazing, but I feel like $19 for 6 shrimp is a bit much. The bravas are very crispy and aren't smothered in sauce, which I prefer. Lastly, they were able to take the corn off the cob for us, and this dish may have gotten me to fall in love with corn! I will note the pan con tomate came on crispy bread, the type I had while in Spain was soft- but maybe to each their own. The matrimonio pintxo was fine, nothing extraordinary and a bit too salty for my liking. None of the drinks wowed me, so food definitely seems to be the focus here. Lastly the service had its pros and cons. It took forever for the server to come get our drink orders, and then quickly left before we got to put in any food. We were also never checked on by our server so we had to catch them to order more food/drinks. That said, the bussers were efficient and it was very busy that night so I understand if staff was overwhelmed (as someone in the industry) I'd certainly come back to toro for a girls night or dinner! Probably my top tapas spot in town so far.

    SETAS Y HUEVO
    Allan Q.

    While looking for restaurants in Boston with "Michelin potential" we happened upon this restaurant--and it did not disappoint! From start to finish, the wait staff here were very friendly and informative. For someone who had never been there, they were very patient and willing to explain each dish as well as suggest dishes that we might like to try. For the drink I chose the Verdad y Amor, because each drink included a small donation to their kitchen staff's surgery and I thought that was a nice touch. The drink itself though was delicious! I generally don't like ginger in drinks if it's too strong but this drink was well crafted and perfectly balanced and had me instantly vibing with the spanish music and atmosphere. They brought out our tapas one at a time and promptly removed the empty dishes once each one was finished. Each dish was ripping hot upon service and it was clear that it was freshly prepared. The first dish was the lamb empanada which was essentially one small empanada cut in half filled with lamb and potato with a yogurt dip. The crust was good, but it felt like too little compared to the other dishes. The next dish was croquettes de txangurro which were 3 crab croquettes topped with jalapeño aioli and lemon. These were delicious and came with just the right amount. The last tapas dish we got was the setas y huevo which as pictured was a well portioned bowl of delicious mushrooms in a sauce with an egg yolk in the center. Our waiter was even nice enough to bring bread out for dipping which i cannot recommend enough. While a little salty (depends on your salt preference) it was still really good. Finally we had the main event which was the paella (and this one was the small paella). It came with its own side bowl for the shells which was very thoughtful. They knocked this one out of the park. The rice was perfectly al dente, the seafood was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and as far as portions go i would be shocked to see what a large is because this was plenty for 2 (which is bang for buck right there!) Overall we left happy and full, and would definitely come back for seconds. Excellent, authentic, and fresh, can't get much better than that.

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    Benny D.

    This is one of the best restaurant in the area. I really recommend that you make reservations ahead of times or it would be hard to get a table. Here is what I thought: Food & Drink - amazing and too notch. Decor - very modern Ambiance - it could get really loud with hip hop playing and very busy.

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    Ask the Community - Toro

    Can you please make Caldo Gallego for the winter? It's soooooo comforting.

    I can’t tell you why. Try calling the restaurant

    Are they able to accommodate vegan options? ...and something more than a salad :P

    Nope! There is nothing for Vegan except for Salad. It is going to be hard for vegan folks here :(

    Do you make spanish soups or stews ever?

    Nope

    How is the patio?

    The patio is pretty good. They have a significant amount of tables set up, but since it's the south end you get a lot of people walking by all the time and it's spread out in front of the diner next door so you could potentially be around the corner… Read more

    Do you allow dogs outside?

    They allow dogs in their front patio, not in the back outdoor dining area.

    Has anyone down the $200 for 2 people chef tasting including wine? Your opinion? Better off a ladder carte? One plus is that it's reservation only so no wait.

    It's a great deal but I did it the first year they had it. They were extremely generous with the number of dishes and glasses of wine that we had. I did it with a Gilt coupon though. I think that particular coupon Gilt does once a year.… Read more

    What kind of wait am I looking at for ~6:30 pm on a Thursday for a party of 5?

    1hr minimum depending on the weather

    When is happy hour?

    There's snacks at the bar from 3-5pm before dinner service starts. But it's not actually happy hour as there's no discounts on anything.

    What are the parking options around Toro? Is there adequate parking late Friday night?

    There is street parking. I have never had any issues finding parking a block or two away. A lot of spots are resident only at night - so make sure to look for signs. I think they also offer valet parking.

    Typical wait on a Monday Tuesday or Wednesday arriving at 9:30? Party of 2.

    About 30 m...

    How long should we expect to wait for a table at ~6pm on a Saturday?

    Blaire- that's wrong- first seating is at 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Put your name in at 4:30 and you can most likely get in right at 5. arrive at 6pm and you're looking at 1.5-2 hours most likely.

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