I've had an office near Wacker and Columbus for 15 years, and somehow this was my FIRST time at Toro. This place has basically been hiding in plain sight right in front of me all these years. Safe to say, it's getting added to the regular rotation. I went for lunch last week with a guest, and the first thing that stood out was the atmosphere. Whether you're coming at noon or midnight, the vibe is sexy, cozy and comfortable. The food was excellent. We had the fish tacos and Cuban sandwich, and that Cuban was so good I want another one right now just from writing this review. The atmosphere might be a little "too sexy" if that's not your thing, especially during the day, but for a date, drinks, or if you're like me and just appreciate a restaurant with a great vibe, Toro is absolutely worth popping into. read more

Toro By Chef Richard Sandoval - Baja fish tacos, signature alcoholic and no alcoholic (mocktail) beverages - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant is located inside the Fairmont Chicago hotel. We came here in April 2025. My review from the app where I made the reservation: The food was really good overall. The ambiance is nice and I love the colors. There were a few things I wanted to order that the restaurant was out of. It wasn't particularly busy and the staff weren't attentive. The hostess staff were really nice though. I kept having to look for someone for a water refill or to ask for things repeatedly like the check or to go cutlery(which I actually never received). I thought this was a fine dining restaurant? Our waiter was attentive to the table next to us. That's the only reason I noticed a difference. It wasn't the same across the board. read more

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A latin restaurant located in the Fairmont Hotel. Good: Ambiance was good. Bad: - slow service. - Steak was cooked poorly and wasn't a true ribeye cut. Overall: I felt like the price point didn't match the quality of the food. read more

Toro By Chef Richard Sandoval - 14oz Rib Eye* - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I LOVED this place! I adore places that do bottomless brunch and when you have food included in that deal - you got me! The quality of the food was amazing. Even the desserts were of quality. See pictures/vids for everything we got but all I can say is that nothing disappointed. The drinks were also tasty, especially the hugo spritz. It is gorgeously decorated in there and I want to go back for dinner. Our waitress was fine. read more

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We had a great time here. Stayed in the hotel that the restaurant was in thru Amex. Breakfast was great on all days. We had dinner here one night. The smoked swordfish dip with chips and plantains was a great starter. The catch of the day was also cooked very well. The passion pisco sour was not bitter and a really nice drink. Esquites mac and cheese was a great side to our dinner. The interior is nice, I like the ambiance. Our server was really great and attentive during dinner. read more

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We had family staying at the Fairmont and were excited to try Toro as it looked very established from the outside. We stopped by to have lunch before our family had to leave. For starters, it took about 20 minutes for us to get seated while other customers with smaller parties were getting seated right away. Second, in addition to the brunch menu being very limited, no server came by until about 30 minutes after being seated to take our order. They really push folks to do their breakfast buffet which makes sense, but that defeats the purpose of having a separate brunch menu with different items. The quality of the buffet food was very mediocre at best. I've had similar quality food served at 2-3 star hotels. Overall, unimpressed with my experience at Toro. Hopefully their lunch/dinner service and food are better. read more

I have had this place on my wishlist as a follower of Chef Sandoval. Fortunately, Toro was RIGHT across the street from our friend's wedding venue at the Radisson Blue Aqua in Chicago so we had a nice Ftiday lunch in April of 2026. First of all, it is absolutely gorgeous inside! I am in awe of the fine details and want to meet the interior designers! Our waiter, Moe, was personable and friendly and offered us great recommendations. It was about half full at the time we were here - I saw a lot of people ordering the plantain chips! They must be good! We didn't order them, however. My boyfriend and I each got the weekdays meal deal where, for $29 a person, we get our choice of a salad or soup, then our choice of the entree, and a drip coffee and dessert. Since half the entrees cost nearly $29 to begin with, this is a great deal! I chose the kale salad with dressing on the side. My boyfriend chose the butternut squash soup. In our relationship, sharing is caring! So we each tried each other's food. My salad was unique - I liked the dressing and I LOVE when fresh fruit are in salads! We both liked the soup as well and finished both our appetizers. As is my tradition, I had to get their cubano. It is a very large portion, but I love cubanos! The pulled pork was pretty fatty but like, the perfect amount of fatty for the unhealthy sandwich that is a cubano! My boyfriend got the kimchi salmon entree. I'm not big into salmon, but he liked it! The dish is gorgeous, by the way. Chef Sandoval is a master in the art of making a dish very colorful. Look at that avocado! So fresh! The drip coffee was fine. And my side of French fries were the least interesting part of our meals. We didn't feel the need to finish the fries. Our meal deal dessert was a large chocolate chip cookie. My boyfriend ate his chocolate chip cookie right away. I had a bite to see how it was fresh, learned it tasted fine, and saved the rest of my cookie for later in the day for a nice afternoon treat! In all, after tax and tip, we left full and happy for about $75! Not bad for Chicago! read more

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Super cute spot! I was at an event at the Fairmont and some friends and I decided to swing by Toro for some apps and drinks. A beautiful bar is the focal point of the the restaurant, and luckily we were able to snag a table despite not having a reservation. Our server was so sweet and kind! To drink I ordered the mercado margarita, which is made with jalapeño-infused blanco tequila, passion fruit, lime, hibiscus & rosemary foam. These flavors all go together so well! The only downside is the layer of rosemary foam is pretty thick it takes up about 50% of the glass, and for an $18 drink you don't want half of it to be foam! We decided to get the guac for the table which was so fresh. The housemade chips that come with it were delicious too! I definitely want to come back and explore more of the menu! read more

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Solid hotel spot! This was a nice place to grab some drinks and snacks pre-dinner. We were able to sample a few of their tacos (happy hour) and a margarita tower. The food took a bit to come out and they graciously provided us with free guac, which was a nice bonus and a testament to service! The food was good, nothing I'm craving days later but a nice place to grab a bite. The atmosphere was nice as well, the place felt warm even in the very cold wind. Overall a good spot especially if you're a hotel guest, or you're heading for their great happy hour deals. read more

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I mean... it's aight. I came here for restaurant week and the selection was very limited, even for restaurant week. The drinks here are good. The food here is only ok. They struggle with ticket times for some reason, considering it wasn't packed when we got there. If you want proof, just take a look at the dessert - that swoosh next to the ice cream isn't a cheffy finish - it's the ice cream melting and sliding around before it got to the table. read more

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For a place that looks like it has solid food, I don't get why they are serving frozen chicken tenders for chicken and waffles. These tenders were horrible. You would think a restaurant of this status would make fresh chicken tenders. I'm giving it 2 stars only cause I had a piece of my partner burger and it was good. Service is also very mid as well. read more

Toro By Chef Richard Sandoval - Chicken & Waffles** - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Solid food and ok service. But, it was a warm place on a freezing night in Chicago. The manager was actually the highlight... his energy was ah-mazing. Our server waa just meh... maybe he had an off night. We had the corn and cheese empanadas and then we all ordered different things... sushi, steak, short ribs, and chicken. All were tasty and hit the spot. The menu seemed smaller than the Denver location but they had some decent offerings. read more

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I visited on a Friday for drinks after a conference. The ambiance was elevated yet chill. I initially ordered the Mercado Margarita--it tasted divine, and the presentation was beautiful. Happy hour started shortly after I arrived, and after such a great first drink, I wasn't as impressed with the happy hour margarita. The guacamole was good, and the swordfish dip (an elevated take on tuna salad) was delicious. The staff was attentive and friendly and although our server switched due to our timing being at shift change they never missed a beat. It did however take a longer than expected to receive our drinks considering it wasn't packed. All in all, I'd definitely visit again. read more

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This restaurant looked appealing! Ordered a spicy margarita from bartender Jessica. Worst drink ever and when I politely asked to just get a beer instead was treated awful. I will never revisit and so sorry to Chef Sandoval....I heard your food is amazing, but won't be trying it in Chicago. read more

Toro By Chef Richard Sandoval - The adress. - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went for lunch on a Wednesday and had a good experience. Moe was our server and was fantastic with recommendations and well-timed check-ins and drink top ups. Food was excellent and I found the $29 lunch combo to be an excellent setup with a salad, main, and dessert. The environment is cool and has a Mexican theme but is fancier than it is chintzy. The whole restaurant is quite large and has a sushi bar and visible grill that is the feature area during dinner service. It wasn't busy for lunch but I'd come back for dinner to see the show! read more

Toro By Chef Richard Sandoval - Fancy tequila in the private room - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My friend and I saw they have happy hour specials (M-F 4-6 pm) so decided to check it out. You do have to sit in the bar area to enjoy their happy hour. For drinks, I tried a regular margarita, which was ok but I'd try something different next time. For food, we split the guacamole which was smaller than we expected but we were able to at least procure some more chips. I also tried the chicken taco and carnitas taco, which came loaded with meat (!) but the tortillas were just a little too small to hold all the goodness. Once 5 pm rolled around, we also split the corn empanadas, which were very rich! I did really like the overall decor and vibe of Toro. Service at the bar was a bit lacking, maybe an off day since the bartender just seemed distracted/out of it. For example, she gave my friend a water but forgot about mine so I had to ask for one, and she also took our menus away before even asking if we wanted to order food (which we did!). Overall, we had 2 margs ($8 each), guacamole ($12), 3 tacos ($5 each), and empanadas ($19), and our bill was ~$80 (all in). read more

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Overall this place is good. I was able to dine in after a staycation with friends. As apart of my room package, I was able to order breakfast every morning at Toro. The breakfast situation at Toro seemed unstable. Never a consistent process for order or pickup. I would completely revamp this system. The food was good, enjoyed the Avocado Toast and Breakfast Burrito. Was underwhelmed by size of seasonal fruit and taste of French toast. Also on one order, the jelly with our toast was open and used, therefore we threw away out sourdough toast that morning. On to dining experience. We booked a reservation for 9:45pm as we were staying in hotel and wanted to end our night at the hotel. Upon being seated our server told us we only had 10 min to order because the kitchen was closing. Ugh, don't allow people to make a 9:45 reservation if the kitchen closes at 10pm. All in all it turned out good but we felt rushed in the moment. For dinner we shared the smoked swordfish and chips. This was fantastic and I would come back for this for sure. We also shared the short rib tacos and Esquire Mac & Cheese. The Mac & Cheese was good and the tacos were unique but not sure I would order them again. Atmosphere at Toro is great and they even have a happy hour during the week. All in all a solid restaurant. Would love to come try their cocktails, they seemed innovative. read more

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Visiting Chicago for 2 months, my husband and I are exploring different happy hour finds throughout the city. This is so far our top 1 or 2 happy hour find. The ambiance is more upscale, but not stuffy. The service was fantastic. Our server was always there when I needed something, and provided good recommendations. Toro had a margarita and taco happy hour special that we wanted to try. We had the margarita flight, and all 3 versions of the taco (beef, pork, and chicken). The margarita flights and the tacos were small but delicious. The prices were $5 per taco, and the margaritas were $20 for the flight or $8 for regular size. Tip - Just buy the regular size margaritas since it is a better value. Though we ordered about 9 tacos, we still wanted to try a regular menu item since everything was delicious. On the regular menu we ordered the Zarandeado (fish of the day was Branzino). It was the best branzino I have ever eaten anywhere. I love seafood dishes and Branzino is one of my favorites. I order it whenever it's on the menu. It was properly cooked and seasoned well. I will definitely come back before we leave Chicago, and bring friends. read more

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My family and I were staying at the Fairmont hotel and this was the only restaurant in the hotel. We weren't super excited to start our day and had breakfast at this restaurant. When checking in, the hostess just informed us that the wait was 20-25 mins but did not take our name or the number of our party. I came back to make sure they had my name but the hostess just asked for our hotel number. This is the only $$$ restaurant that I've been to where their hostess was this disorganized. Ok, finally we are being seated, they called out our hotel number for a party of 2 and i apologized and said no, there's 3 of us. They accommodated and sat us in a bigger table. Great, thanks! On to the Server. The second we sat down, the server warned us that the kitchen is backed up 30 mins and suggested to have the buffet instead. The breakfast buffet which had the selection of mini pastries, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes and fruit. We weren't in a hurry so we decided to order off the menu. We ordered and the server brought our coffee, we asked for utensils and creamer. After 5 mins we asked again. I left my husband and daughter to run to CVS and when I returned the food was there. Still no utensils or creamer. My husband who was in a mobility scooter was hopping around asking every server for utensils. He was told that our server will bring it to our table. At that point we were done. We had cold coffee and food. That's the kind of service you get from this $$$ restaurant. Go somewhere else that would value your money. read more

Toro By Chef Richard Sandoval - How server handed utensils - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dining at this establishment is truly an experience. Beautiful space all around. A coworker and I tried breakfast on this visit and it was pretty good. Tres leches pancakes, creme bruleed french toast, good bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice with RE-fills. We were encouraged to try the swordfish dip but it wasn't available during breakfast. Made it my business to plan a return trip during lunch hours of course. Decided to grab a bite before heading to the theater. Not only did the restaurant change their weekend hours, they launched a bottomless brunch menu that started today at noon. Guests were not allowed to enter until ten minutes after the original opening time. I smile but patience is thinning, I do have a matinee to attend. I was seated and offered tap or sparkling water. I chose tap. I was given the drink menu and opted for something light and refreshing. The hostess apologized for me having to wait. My server apologized for me having to wait explaining that today was the first day of their bottomless brunch for 55$ It was just me and although the idea of brunch sounds good, I am here for the swordfish dip. Well, I am the weakest link concerning food. I went for the bottomless brunch AND the swordfish dip. Food just kept coming out and it was all good. Pulled pork baos, I could only eat one. Fresh edamame with peanuts, greek yogurt parfait, steak skewers, corn and shrimp enchiladas with red sauce, shrimp cocktail, delicious swordfish dip with chips. I am stuffed like a pig. Then comes a vanilla latte and two desserts which I take a small bite of each. Very grateful to my server whose name escapes me as well as the GM Jerry for checking on me. He also apologized for me having to wait and took care of my drink AND the swordfish dip. Thank you, I will return with friends. I have to try those empanadas my table neighbors were raving about. read more

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10/10! Came here twice for breakfast and lunch and had a fantastic experience both times. Toro is located inside the Fairmont Hotel, so it's a convenience place for hotel guests and travelers to come in and sit for a meal. However, because of this I believe the prices are inflated a bit since most guests are there for business and paying with their corporate card, so the menu is a bit pricy in my opinion. But the food, service, and ambiance were great. My waiters were both very kind and helpful, and knew the menu well. My food came out quickly and everything was hot and tasted great. For lunch I did the "quick comida" which was a soup or salad, entree, cookie, and drip coffee for $28. Really great price considering just one of the lunch entrees alone was about $20. I had the fish tacos and they were amazing! Very well seasoned and prepared, and did not taste fishy at all. Came with a slaw and Chipotle aioli that made me want to keep eating. The cookie also deserves an honorable mention because it was so soft and was the perfect touch to end a meal. Disappointed I didn't get to try their dinner menu, but this just gives me another excuse to come back! read more

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AMAZING. Everything we ordered was great. The service was good and the ambiance was cool. Definitely recommend! read more

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Initially came here for lunch with my co-workers during a conference for lunch. Food was so good I returned for dinner by myself. Pictures posted were from dinner. The cocktails are beautiful and delicious. The service at the bar was wonderful. The ambience is chick and trendy. Great for lunch and dinner. The kale salad and octopus were exquisite. read more

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The restaurant is not accurately described on Google: "Relaxed Latino restaurant serving ceviche, tacos, empanadas and churros as well as cocktails and wine." First of all, Toro is located inside the Fairmont Hotel which speaks volumes about the quality of the restaurant and the level of quality service delivered by critically acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval! This is a "vibrant Latin restaurant that masterfully blends bold Central and South American flavors with innovative culinary techniques." The Lobster Maki Roll comprised of miso-marinated lobster, avocado, crispy potato, a lo macho, chalaquita mango ponzu and yuzu butter is absolutely to die for! But I urge you to have Saturday or Sunday brunch at Toro and the Crême Brulée French Toast (vanilla whipped cream, orange custard, berries, maple syrup) is a MUST! I'd suggest that your table do the Bottomless Brunch (unlimited For the Table & Desserts, plus your choice of one Specialty) & Bottomless Bubbles (mimosa, bellini, hugo spritz, or champagne cocktail). This is a top of the line classy spot that you'll feel relaxed and comfortable in! Bon Appetite! read more

Happy hour done very right at Toro Golden lighting, mezcal-bar energy, and a table that did not disappoint. We kicked things off with margaritas on the rocks -- icy, citrusy, and dangerously smooth -- the kind that instantly puts you in stay-awhile mode . From there, it was all about the tacos: juicy steak tacos piled with fresh pico and herbs, and flavor-packed adobo chicken tacos finished with creamy avocado sauce and pickled red onions. Every bite hit -- warm tortillas, bold seasoning, perfectly balanced heat.And the guac? Fresh, chunky, and absolutely necessary The service was very nice I just think if I'm there for a loonies amount of time for happy hour I'd want my drinks and food a bit quicker so I could order more, this is the second time I've felt service has been MIA or super slow but overall it's a wonderful place! Toro's happy hour is one of those Chicago gems that feels equal parts elevated and cozy -- perfect for after-work drinks, date night, or just an excuse to order one more taco. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Toro Dinner Experience! I loved my experience at Toro. Everyone was very attentive and my waiter was very knowledgeable. It was a short visit to Chicago, but I wanted to eat there all of the time instead of trying other dinner places. Review 1. Overall Experience: 10/10 2. Service: 10/10 3. Ambiance: 10/10 4. Sushi: 10/10 5. Steak: 10/10 6. Mocktails: 10/10 More food reviews on my other platforms: CocoasJoy or CocoaAlmondJoy read more

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Abraham was wonderful! He was able to accommodate me during the final mins of happy hour and made some good recommendations. Very attentive and welcoming. I have been wanting to come here for some time but the timing was kinda off a lot.today was a stressful day and I was happy that I was able to make it:) the tacos were small but yummy I would say the pork tacos are great . The margaritas were small but has a good kick. Happy hour is 4-6 here and they might expand the menu . Hope they have more of variety cocktails in the menu and more food items :) read more

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Tonight my best friend and I went here for dinner. We are staying at The Fairmont Hotel for a couple of days (celebrating my birthday). The restaurant wasn't crowded which was perfect. The restaurant decor we loved. Warm colors remind us if we were in Mexico. The bar has a cool design with horns and agave plants. Nick was our server and he was nice and friendly. We asked him questions about the menu and he explained to us about the food. Mike and I had one of their specialty drinks (I had the Paper Beach. Mike had a Passion Pisco Sour). Both drinks were good. For dinner, we share Kale Salad, Short Ribs Tacos, and Angry Tuna Tempura Roll) For dessert, we had churros and espresso. This is Mike and I's first time having Latin American Food. If you are in Streeterville and looking for something to eat try this place read more

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The people at the front were generally not very nice and highly unorganized. I would even say rude most of the time . Service was very hit or miss. Went for breakfast while staying at the hotel each morning and the food was very inconsistent. Each dish tasted different each day and they frequently ran out of food. The restaurant is very pretty inside. We also went for dinner one night. Service was sub-par and food was very inconsistent and not very good. Just really odd for being a nice restaurant and considering the price point and location. Do not recommend. The restaurant has so much potential. But needs to focus around the basic - service, organization and quality. read more

We came here to celebrate my wife's birthday. The plan wasn't very busy when we arrive but still a decent amount of folks dining. The dining room was narrow and long, but still very spacious. Service was great. Staff was very friendly and the food came out very quickly. We started off with a couple of drinks and their Sweet Corn Empanadas. The empanadas were served with aji Amarillo, avocado purée, Manchego and chimichurri on the side. These were good. My wife really enjoyed them, but I would personally want to try something else next time. Drinks were really tasty. My wife really enjoyed hers and mine was tasty as well. We shared a side and each ordered our own entree. She ordered their Cusco chicken. I would have probably ordered this if she didn't. And I ordered their Short Rib Chaufa with no regrets. This dish was amazing. You get this Peruvian fried rice with pickled shimeji, fried garlic, truffle yakiniku topped with very tender beef short rib and sesame. The rice was so delicious. You get a lot of Asian flavors in this dish but I haven't enjoyed a dish like this in a very long time. I'm sad to see that I don't currently see it on the website menu though. Hope they haven't gotten rid of this forever. It's definitely a must try though. Our side unfortunately was very memorable though. We ordered Potato three ways, which came with mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, and crispy potatoes with a red wine demi glaze. I think we were supposed to mixed it all up and eat it that way but overall wasn't a big fan of this side. Will still definitely be returning though. read more

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Dinner at Toro at the Fairmont last night was outstanding! From the moment we stepped inside, we were welcomed with genuine warmth. The food and drinks were exceptional, and the service was truly top-tier--attentive, gracious, and seamless. The manager, Gerry, and our server, Godwin, elevated the entire experience, and the ambiance was inviting and elegant. We love their Swordfish dip and the smoked avocado guacamole! Steaks were delicious! My favorite cocktail was their Mercado Margarita! We finished our dining experience with their surprise decadent La Bamba dessert- an unforgettable sweet finale! We'll definitely be back! read more

Toro By Chef Richard Sandoval - Mercado Margarita! - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

3.5/5 We stopped here after a day at a business conference in the hotel and the line for the elevators was too long. We got happy hour drinks which were still pretty pricey. The drinks were fine, they looked nice but were very sweet. Staff was fine. At night they were packed here and had a fire dancer, cool space! read more

If only I knew then what I know now, I would've kept this one on my list of maybes in Chicago. Walking into Toro, I was stunned by the retro, low light atmosphere of the restaurant. Everything about the interior had me feeling optimistic and excited for the food. The moment I sat down and looked at the menu, my morale started to waver. The menu had me confused on what to expect from all of the dishes. Initially our group wanted the meat platter dish but that was out. Then i wanted to try the sirloin strip, and that was out. Ultimately, I chose the ribeye. Personally, this dish is underwhelming. The pictures definitely blow up the steak more than it deserves. The amount of fat on this steak had me irritated and the three little potatoes thrown on the side along with two Shishito peppers annoyed me to death. The dish wasn't interesting, and the flavors got old over time. Other members of my group had the branzino, the Lomo Saltado* **, and the short rib skillet thing - no one uttered a single word about their main entree being good. We did all chime in and clap for the Mac and cheese though :). Our groups rating of this places is 6/10, mine is 4/10. Save the money and try Artango in Lincoln Square! Also, service was ok. read more

Toro By Chef Richard Sandoval - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the single best fine dining restaurant experience and meal that I've ever experienced in my entire adult life. Buckle in, because this review will be long. I met my sisters at Toro, a low lit romantic atmosphere that would be great for a date, but also a perfect spot for a sister reunion. I started with a pisco sour cocktail that was phenomenal. The mezcal was not too smokey and all the flavors balanced in perfect harmony. It was so good it called for a second as our night progressed. One sister was late so we decided to try the tuna ponzu guacamole as our appetizer while we waited for her. It was well plated, delicious, seasoned perfectly and accompanied by a combination of corn chips & beautiful plantain chips that curled in the most sexy and elegant way. My sister ordered the beet salad which came as an interesting arrangement, reminding me of a deconstructed salad. I appreciated all the flavors complementing each other as well as the varied beets used. Truly a masterpiece. Once our long lost sister arrived we ordered our mains. Everybody loved their choices but I will only speak about what I had the scallop and pork belly entreé. This is the best marriage of pork belly and scallops I've ever enjoyed, blew Sanchez's signature tapa out of the water. The sauce, the sweet corn, everything married together for the most succulent and delectable bite. I tried to slow myself down to fully enjoy and experience this meal, but noticed with each bite the hungrier I felt. This was the most satiated and fulfilled I've ever felt with a fine dining restaurant meal. I was truly in awe. For dessert, we splurged and did the flaming coffee alcoholic dessert drink complete with table side service for $25. It's always fun to see fire theatrics and it tasted oh so boozy and nice. We ended with, La Bomba, the restaurant's signature dessert meant to invoke the feeling of celebration like a piñata or confetti. I posted a video of the fun, but basically we count down and the server drops a hollow chocolate sphere filled with icecream, sorbet, mousse, fruit, and meringue that breaks and scatters everywhere in a colorful display. They finish it with several yummy sauces and bon appetite. Service was attentive and the waiter was trained well to explain the concept of the restaurant (which is well conceived) as well as give appropriate recommendations. We never felt neglected. It honestly was a perfect night of great food and company. So happy we chose Toro! Certainly worth the investment for such a unique and delicious experience. read more

I came here for a second time because I saw they had a pretty decent happy hour. However, my date and I were highly disappointed that the main course menu was not available until 5 pm. We were willing to pay full price, I was confused why we would have to wait. We came at 3:30 pm. I was really looking forward to some sushi or their yellow ceviche! I may or may not return... read more

Review based solely on breakfast. I had the orange crème brûlée French toast and it was excellent. Also had a side of bacon and it was also very good. Not sure if the dinner or lunch menus are worth it, but this was excellent. Good service in big restaurants. read more

The food was good for dinner, but the service was lacking. Waters were not refilled until we asked for it. The music was so loud, we couldn't hear each other talk. At breakfast, the hostess had a lot of attitude when adding me to the wishlist. Later, she showed me to a table with 3 chairs instead of 4 even though we had a party of 4. The wait for service is long, and the wait for the food was even longer. Yes, the food is good, but pretty pricey, and the service is not great. read more

Limited menu of one genre of cuisine does not make a flagship hotel restaurant. Execution of dishes was flawed. Service missteps abound. Sad to see at my favorite hotel in Chicago. read more

Ambiance - cute, dim, intimate spot, great for dates & small groups Service - exceptional, our server was very knowledgeable about the menu, they timed our apps and main course perfectly Food - the grilled octopus was my absolute favorite! The sauce that paired with it was 10/10. The scallop was a bit salty but cooked to perfection. read more

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If you haven't tried their breakfast yet, you're missing out. In addition to their exceptional dinner menu their breakfast did not disappoint. I enjoyed an iced coffee and the chilaquiles... a recommendation by my server. It was so flavorful and authentic I thought I stepped back in to Southern California. If you haven't been to the palace it's a beautiful property. I was able to sit by the window and enjoy some people watching with my breakfast read more

Toro By Chef Richard Sandoval - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois