Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – Chicago

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   Mark

   Chicago2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Had been looking forward to trying this one for a while and had the family together for a birthday celebration and decided to go. Overall, a very uneven experience. Mostly great food, hit and miss service, though fun environment / decor with uncomfortable seats. Was really expecting and hoping for more given the reputation. We'll likely be back for another try and hope they can iron out the kinks. Cocktails / drinks - waitstaff didn't provide a cocktail / drink menu until we had to ask for it (only gave us the food menu initially). Cocktails were great - Incan Goddess was my favorite, but others enjoyed the Pisco Sour (mostly sweet, less sour) and other drinks. Short, but varied options for wines by the glass. Appetizers showed up without plates and had to flag down the wait staff to get some. Ceviche Amarillo was our favorite, though the mini tacos also received great feedback too. Main course items were all tasty with one exception. The Lomo Saltado was ordered by two different people in our group. One had about three times the amount of bell peppers in it as the other same serving, making it borderline inedible. The peppers weren't even on the ingredient list and ended up being the single largest component of the dish. The other version of Lomo Saltado was much more in line with expectations, so not sure what happened here. The other big hiccup was the sides were not delivered with the mains. When we finally flagged down the wait staff, she apologized stating that the sides got started later than the mains, so would be right out. They delivered the sides a few minutes later. Unfortunately, these were room temperature, so definitely weren't delayed in preparation. At the end of the evening, they brought a small birthday dessert plate, which was a nice touch. So overall, some very nice highlights, but very uneven service and one miss on food quality.
   

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   Wendy VIP

   Chicago14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Incredibly attentive service, beautiful ambiance, and even better food ! Can't wait to return.
   

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   AJ

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I had a great time at Toro in Chicago! The staff was very accommodating with our reservation, and everything flowed really well. The food was excellent, portion sizes were solid, and the entertainment made the night even better! Definitely a fun spot to check out.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Both the food and service was great. Would differently come back.
   

   Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you! Your 5 star rating is spot on; when you're looking for a unique, personalized, one of a kind experience, Toro takes you to a new level with amazing flavors, presentations and impeccable service. We appreciate your high recommendation!
   

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   Antonio

   Unspecified2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Really great food, amazing service, and enjoyable experience!
   

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   melvin

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   This was by far the best restaurant I’ve been to in years the service was incredible, and they went above and beyond to make my anniversary a special day Their team work could be compared to the Chicago Bulls when they won 72 games,the manager can be compared to Phil Jackson the zen master. 10 out of 10 Oh yeah drink the Hibiscus 🌺 Margarita you’ll thank me later.
   

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   Jen VIP

   South Dakota11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

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

   Great experience with friends. Food was very good. We had the kale and beet salads and the short rib and salmon for main dish. Our friends had the filet and the lomo Saltado, both also very good. Serving sizes perfect and allowed us to also share the yellow corn cake for dessert. Service was good but also took a long time. We were there for 3 hours so significant time between dishes. Had to ask for water refills multiple times. The server that poured the ponzu over my salmon managed to splatter the sauce and it got on my sweater. We are excited to go back and try other things on the menu.
   

   Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Jen! We’re so excited to hear you had a great time with friends and enjoyed the creative and delicious presentations Toro has to offer. It’s wonderful to know that the serving sizes were just right and that you had room to share the yellow corn cake for dessert! Hearing that you’re excited to come back and try more dishes truly is a testament to our team's commitment to customer satisfaction.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

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

   Amazing. Food was delicious. Atmosphere was top notch. Friendly and attentive staff. A+ would highly recommend
   

   Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you! Our team takes immense pride in creating an unforgettable dining experience for every guest, and your kind words reassure us we’re providing amazing service. We’re truly grateful for your recommendation and and we can't wait to welcome you back for another A+ experience!
   

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   Megan VIP

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

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

   So good! All of the food was excellent and so was the atmosphere.
   

   Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you, Megan! We are so delighted to hear that you had such a great time and that the beautiful ambiance and your food and drinks were absolute perfection. We hope you're looking forward to your next visit as much as we look forward to your return!
   

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    ken VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

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

    nice place - service tried thier hardest to make us happy. Limited menu small portions but it is unique and worth checking it out
    

    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 7 days ago

    Hi Ken! Thank you for your stellar rating. We hope your positive experience at Toro will encourage you to visit us again soon for more unique and worthy menu offerings and exceptional service!
    

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