Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval

4.6

572 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

At Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval, experience contemporary Latin cuisine without borders. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant culinary traditions of Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, and beyond, our aim is to offer a culinary journey that transcends geographical boundaries, uniting the diverse flavors of Central and South America on a single, enriching plate.

With each dish that graces our tables, we celebrate the tapestry of Latin cooking, allowing the flavors of heritage to intertwine with modern techniques and global influences. Chef Richard Sandoval's vision encapsulates the passion and depth of Latin culinary traditions, interpreted through a contemporary lens. From savory tacos that transport you to the bustling streets of Mexico City to inventive ceviches that capture the coastal allure of Lima, Toro becomes a conduit for connecting cultures, one plate at a time

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Peruvian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 686-1200
Website
https://www.torodaniabeach.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef de Cuisine - Juan Mateo
Private party facilities
Private dining room with capacity for up to 20 people

Location
1825 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Neighborhood
Dania Beach
Cross street
Griffin Road and I-95 ( at Le Meridien Hotel)
Parking details
Free parking / Self parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Toro Guacamole$14.00
pico de gallo - jalapeño - smoked salt - lime juice - chips
Smoked Swordfish Dip$16.00
mesquite-smoked - pickled chili - radish - lemon aioli - chips
Sweet Corn Empanadas**$18.00
three cheeses - aji amarillo - house made pastry - chimichurri
Angus Beef Anticucho*$22.00
aji marisol adobo - ají amarillo aioli - charred corn salad
Chicharrón de Camarones**$22.00
crispy rock shrimp - ají amarillo aioli - pickled chili - crunchy garlic
Grilled Spanish Octopus*$22.00
papa 'huacaina' salad - cilantro sauce - evoo

Ceviches & Salads

Classic Ceviche Amarillo*$21.00
hamachi - ají amarillo - leche tigre - mango - cucumber - red onion - radish
Ceviche Nikkei*$22.00
ahi tuna - white ponzu - red onion - sweet potato - cucumber - avocado - cancha corn
Baby Kale Salad$16.00
organic baby variety - pomegranate - oranges - aged manchego - candied peanuts - cherry tomato - orange chipotle vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato & Burrata$20.00
colorful tomato varieties - watermelon - fennel - jalapeño 'burrata' mozzarella - heart of palm - anch balsamic glaze - pepita seed pesto

Specialties

Seared Salmon$42.00
braised bok choy - morita bacon jam - peruvian potatoes - crispy mushroom - achiote ponzu
Zarandeado Red Snapper**$52.00
local snapper - red adobo marinade - avocado tempura - shaved vegetable salad - smoked aioli
Cusco Free Range Chicken$38.00
adobo-achiote marinated - charred broccolini - creamy yukon mash - salsa criolla - charred lemon
Lomo Saltado***$48.00
sliced beef tenderlion - stir-fried pepper and tomato - creamy bomba rice - cilantro - crispy potato strings*

From the Wood-Burning Grill

We have created a "gaucho style" selection that is prepared by our specialized Chef using organic wood to create robust flavors and smokiness. All steaks are served with chimichurri and house bbq sauce and choice of side dish

22oz Prime Cowboy RIBEYE$125.00
12oz Angus Churrasco*$58.00
skirt steak
Camarones a la Leña*
garlic ajillo sauce
Toro Burger*$28.00
bison patty - charcoal grilled - yuzu pickle - aged white cheddar - bacon morita jam - truffled garlic crema - brioche bun - cotija herb shoestring fries
TORO SKEWER$140.00
brazilian-style picanha steak - pork chop - skirt steak - cusco chicken
12OZ PRIME DRY AGED BONE-IN NY STRIP$60.00
8OZ PRIME FILET MIGNON$55.00
8OZ WAGYU PICANHA$48.00
16 oz IBERICO PORK CHOP$45.00

Sides

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$13.00
golden raisins - cotija cheese - sherry vinaigrette
Pura Vida$15.00
steamed white rice - black beans - candied maduros - queso fresco
Potato Three Ways$13.00
potato purée - crispy chips - roasted marble - ancho demi
Grilled Avocado$13.00
chimichurri - roasted corn - poblano salsa
HEIRLOOM CARROTS$15.00
cashew nut aioli - honey passion fruit - pepita pesto
TRUFFLE FRIES $15.00
truffle oil - poblano tartar - pickled chil - cotija - chives

Desserts

Churros**$15.00
malted pastry dough - cinnamon sugar - dulce de leche
Tres Leches**$15.00
vanilla sponge - godiva white chocolate milk - dulce de leche
Artisan Gelato$12.00
per three scoops
Tropical Fruit Sorbet$12.00
per three scoops
Yellow Corn Cake $14.00
candied almond - mezcal-hibiscus gel- vanilla gelato - caramel corn

Bebidas

Caipirinha Tradicional$16.00
leblon cachaça - lime - sugar
Mercado$17.00
tanteo habanero tequila - passion fruit - agave nectar - serrano - hibiscus-rosemary foam
Pain Killer$16.00
diplomatico reserva rum - bacardi 8yr rum - pineapple - coconut - orange
Smokey Rum Old Fashioned$17.00
abuelo 12yr rum - old fashioned bitters - fee brothers orange bitters - cherry wood smoke
Gooseberry Daisy$16.00
diplomatico reserva rum - lime - hibiscus tea - gooseberries - angostura bitters
Casual Encounter$17.00
sierra norte yellow corn bourbon - drambuie - cocchi americano - fee brothers orange bitters

What 572 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fort Lauderdale
Lively
Fort Lauderdale East
Innovative
Fort Lauderdale East
Good for groups
Fort Lauderdale East
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval offers a "warm, comfortable, and exceptional" dining experience with attentive service and unique, delicious dishes. Guests rave about the "top notch" service, especially from servers like Sebastian and bartenders like MC. The menu features standout dishes like grilled octopus and corn empanadas, making Toro a "must" for local dining.

572 Reviews

C
Criseth
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was wonderful! The food was delicious and the service amazing! We will definitely be back!
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Rickell
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service was immaculate. This restaurant is very accommodating. The tequila library is breathtaking great for a private dinner. Sebastian, our server was very informative, attentive, very down to earth and provides a wonderful service.
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BillK
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were there for 2 hours. Staffing level is inadequate. Still, the waiter we had did the best he could to take care of us. Wagyu steak was overcooked and the side dishes came out cold, twice.
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Alexa
Miami
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious! From the Swordfish dip appetizer to the Pork Chop and Brussel Sprouts, no complaints from our party of 5! Seating in the Tequila Library is highly recommended!
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Jenny
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Atmosphere is nice but extremely loud. The meat was poor quality and I couldn’t even cut it. The waiter was not helpful when we were unhappy.
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Todd
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was great and our server was too but I think the kitchen was running behind which made it look like her service was not very good. She was very apologetic about the delays. We were fine with the delays but others probably were not. I was happy to see Toro doing well on this evening.
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JAMES
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
There is not enough words , other than stay away. Everything that could be bad was bad. I felt bad for my wife, because it was her birthday.
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Kristen
VIP
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service!! Great food and drinks! We loved the empanadas and skewers!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both the main diningroom and the "biblioteca" are warm, comfortable, and exceptional. The waiters are attentive, the food is delivered promptly, and the dishes are unique and delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was Sebastian. His service was definitely top tier and the food was delicious. I will definitely be back and make sure to ask for Sebastian to be your server. He was excellent.
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FAQs

Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 686-1200.

Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval is rated 4.6 stars by 572 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval

1825 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, FL 33004

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Griffin Road and I-95 ( at Le Meridien Hotel)
Neighborhood
Dania Beach
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Peruvian, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking / Self parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef de Cuisine - Juan Mateo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.torodaniabeach.com/
Phone number
(954) 686-1200
Private party facilities
Private dining room with capacity for up to 20 people

Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Ceviche Nikkei

8OZ PRIME FILET MIGNON

Toro Burger

Appetizers

Toro Guacamole$14.00

Smoked Swordfish Dip$16.00

Sweet Corn Empanadas**$18.00

Angus Beef Anticucho*$22.00

Chicharrón de Camarones**$22.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus*$22.00

Ceviches & Salads

Classic Ceviche Amarillo*$21.00

Ceviche Nikkei*$22.00

Baby Kale Salad$16.00

Heirloom Tomato & Burrata$20.00

Specialties

Seared Salmon$42.00

Zarandeado Red Snapper**$52.00

Cusco Free Range Chicken$38.00

Lomo Saltado***$48.00

From the Wood-Burning Grill

22oz Prime Cowboy RIBEYE$125.00

12oz Angus Churrasco*$58.00

Camarones a la Leña*

Toro Burger*$28.00

TORO SKEWER$140.00

12OZ PRIME DRY AGED BONE-IN NY STRIP$60.00

8OZ PRIME FILET MIGNON$55.00

8OZ WAGYU PICANHA$48.00

16 oz IBERICO PORK CHOP$45.00

Sides

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$13.00

Pura Vida$15.00

Potato Three Ways$13.00

Grilled Avocado$13.00

HEIRLOOM CARROTS$15.00

TRUFFLE FRIES $15.00

Desserts

Churros**$15.00

Tres Leches**$15.00

Artisan Gelato$12.00

Tropical Fruit Sorbet$12.00

Yellow Corn Cake $14.00

Bebidas

Caipirinha Tradicional$16.00

Mercado$17.00

Pain Killer$16.00

Smokey Rum Old Fashioned$17.00

Gooseberry Daisy$16.00

Casual Encounter$17.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval restaurant rated?

Is Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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