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Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – Chicago

4.4
4.4
161 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Latin

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
Toro Chicago, from critically acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval, is a vibrant Latin restaurant known for seamlessly blending bold Central and South American flavors with the innovative culinary techniques of Chef Sandoval. We offer a bespoke dining experience that celebrates the rich histories of Latin cuisine through a diverse menu, all hosted within a dynamic and lively environment. From tantalizing tapas to inventive entrees, each dish at Toro is crafted with a passion for excellence and a commitment to quality.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, Latin American, Pan-Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–11:30 am Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (312) 565-6644
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gino Landa
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining available for 14-64 people. Please inquire for our private offering menu options. More information available on www.torochicago.com/private-events
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    between Wacker Drive and Randolph on Upper Columbus
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    CTA Bus & Train, Randolph / Michigan, Wacker / Columbus.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Viva Chicago Feast

    US$225.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 10, 2025 only
    6:00 p.m.
    Join Chef Rick Bayless and Chef Richard Sandoval for a 5-course Viva Abejas-inspired feast paired with agave spirits and bespoke cocktails at Chef Sandoval’s newest Chicago restaurant, Toro. On one night only, you can experience two world-renowned chefs join forces to support Viva Abejas and Frontera Farmer Foundation. Chef Richard Sandoval's Viva Abejas initiative is designed to inspire future generations about the critical role of bees in our ecosystems and the vital connection between food, the environment and sustainability. Viva Abejas supports The World Bee Project and has a goal to educate 60,000 young learners annually. The Frontera Farmer Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, is committed to promoting small, sustainable farms serving the Chicago area by providing them with capital development grants. The Foundation envisions a year-round interchange between sustainable farmers and consumers, including farmers’ market patrons and chefs, in which seasonal local agriculture provides the foundation for sustainable regional cuisine. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Service will begin at 6pm.
    Viva Chicago Feast photo

What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval in Chicago offers an inviting atmosphere with a vibrant ambiance and "amazing food". Guests rave about the flavorful dishes such as ceviche, short rib tacos, and tuna tataki. The service is often described as "friendly and attentive", enhancing the overall dining experience. "Highly recommended!"

161 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to Toro to celebrate my boyfriend’s 30th birthday. When I got there, they had a table placement that acknowledged his birthday, which I thought was very nice. The staff, from the hostess, to servers, to the manager all said happy birthday.

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  2. Kevin

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great new addition to the Chicago restaurant scene. Food was fantastic and the service spot on. On recommendation, started with swordfish dip, it was gone in no time and enjoyed by all. Next lobster maki and octopus. Both were hits. Made the brilliant decision to order the churrasco. All four meats presented were just delicious. We shared all and it was the perfect amount of food for 3 hungry adults. Freddie our server, Sebastian the service manager and James the beverage manager took great care of us. The restaurant General Manager stopped by a few times too! The wandering sax player playing along with the dj was a nice touch. Great night!

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  3. Debra VIP

    Phoenix26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice dining experience. Food was great. Short rib tacos are recommended.
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks so much for sharing, Debra. We’re so glad to hear you loved the food, and we couldn’t agree more about the short rib tacos—they’re a hit with everyone who tries them! We’re glad the ambiance added to your overall dining experience and would love to welcome you back soon to try even more of our menu.

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  4. Joseph VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful space, an innovative menu and great food.
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Joseph! It's such a pleasure to see that the ambiance, great food and creative menu left a lasting impression. We're dedicated to making sure your next visit is just as exceptional. ¡Salud!

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  5. Sylvie

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love love Toro, the whole experience and amazing service provided by our server Juan Bruno. Overall amazing food, drinks, and music.
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded on March 3, 2025
    Hi Sylvie! We love, love, love your 5 star review and we're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time at Toro! A lot of passion and expertise goes into preparing our amazing food, drinks and music to be just perfect. We’re so pleased that your server Juan made it so memorable!

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  6. Gary VIP

    Tampa8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a birthday dinner tonight and service was poor. The restaurant was not busy at 7:30pm. Initially, it seemed great then we rarely saw our server. Water never refilled. Two out of the 3 of us received our dishes and the third dish was two sushi rolls that arrived after other two finished meal. A manager and our server were involved. The manager offered to comp a desert but we decided to leave after eating instead. The manager did not do anything to our check and were charged full price for terrible service.
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded on February 25, 2025
    Hello Gary, Thank you for sharing your experience. Please accept our sincerest apologies for the delays and missteps with your dinner experience. We'll be revisiting this with our servers to ensure better coordination and attention to detail moving forward. Your feedback matters to us, and we’d love to gain further insight into your visit. Please email us at chicago.toro@fairmont com or DM us and provide contact information so we can further address this with you. Thank you again for your feedback as it helps us grow and improve.

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  7. Milli

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This date experience was not great at this restaurant. First we were seated all the way at the end. The person the walked us to the table was at least a 10 feet ahead not looking back to see if we were following he was walking so fast I looked at my husband like I already feel this not going be good vibe look…. We sat at the end right corner the vibe was not there felt like we were just put in a corner and abandoned. Our waiter didn’t come til 10 minutes just to tell us I’ll be with you guys soon. We sat an extra 8 minutes. The drinks took forever to come out. The appetizer took a long time also and our food forget about it! Our waiter seemed very distracted and unfocused. And didn’t remember things like at the end we asked for the bill that was an extra 12 minutes. He was tending to other table felt like he might’ve got a bigger tip there but underestimated our table even though he deserved 0 tip he got $20 if it was great service he would’ve definitely got 100+ His responses to things to recommend was “everything good just order what you like” That was very awkward He was not confident and seem rushed The bathroom was filthy! No toilet paper no tissues to dry hands the toilet was dirty I didn’t even use it I stepped out I felt disgusted. Me and my husband are high end diners and spend good dollar for experiences and excellent service … this place was not worth it or recommend it to any of my colleagues or family
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded on February 25, 2025
    Hello Milli, thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We value all feedback as it helps us refine the service we provide to our guests. We assure you that your comments have been shared with our team, and we will be addressing this directly to ensure improvements are made. We greatly appreciate your generosity despite the situation, and we value guests like you, who take time to enjoy fine dining experiences, and it’s important to us to provide the level of service and ambiance you expect and deserve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide you a truly memorable dining experience. Kindly reach out to us directly at chicago.toro@fairmont com, and we can further address your concerns.

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  8. RyanC

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was absolutely amazing the only complaint is the serving size.
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded on March 1, 2025
    Thank you, Ryan! We really appreciate your 5 star recommendation and it's great to hear you absolutely enjoyed an amazing experience at Toro. We appreciate your feedback regarding portion sizes to ensure they align with the value we aim to provide. We look forward to having you back soon, so that you can enjoy even more unique flavors and delicious dishes from our creative menu!

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  9. BRENDAN

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    RUEBEN WAS AWESOME…me and my date enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. Highly recommended!!!
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded on February 25, 2025
    Wow Brendan, thank you for the amazing review! Your recommendation means so much and we're delighted to hear that Rueben made your experience extra special. We appreciate your 5 stars and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Eric

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic experience! Would not change a thing about my meal.
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded on February 25, 2025
    Hi Eric! We’re so pleased that you were able to enjoy all of the wonderful flavors and sights that Toro has to offer. Thank you for your 5 star review and recommendation; we hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful culinary journey!

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Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – Chicago is rated 4.4 stars by 161 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – Chicago

200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    between Wacker Drive and Randolph on Upper Columbus
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–11:30 am Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, Latin American, Pan-Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    CTA Bus & Train, Randolph / Michigan, Wacker / Columbus.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gino Landa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 565-6644
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining available for 14-64 people. Please inquire for our private offering menu options. More information available on www.torochicago.com/private-events
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