Toro Cantina

Toro Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jenn

   New York City3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

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

   Service was SLOW. We waited 15 minutes for drinks and then 30 mins for appetizers. Food didn’t come for 45 mins. The server was nice but not attentive. The manager who sat us didn’t give kid menus so it wasn’t until we saw the table next to us get kids menus (this was 30 mins into dinner) that we asked for kid menus. That was annoying. Overall good food but you might grow some gray hair waiting for it.
   

   Toro CantinaResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Jenn, I sincerely apologize for your experience. Mother's Day is one of the busiest days of the year for us and because of the sheer volume. It is never our intention to keep guests waiting longer than necessary for any part of their visit. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
   

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   Alexander

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

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

   Food was good. Service was difficult just after Mother's Day Brunch, they felt a bit understaffed. Food too a bit longer than we would have expected and almost everything was served on the cooler side. Again, they felt a bit understaffed possibly due to Mother's Day.
   

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   Autumn VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

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

   Unfortunately, we will not be back to this restaurant and we have loved it all other times previous. They changed the menu which was fine. Everything looked great. However, there were two similar cheese appetizers. I confirmed that I ordered the one I wanted, and the waiter said yes he brought the other appetizer to the table. When our meals arrived, They were lukewarm at best honestly for the prices we will stick to Other local Mexican restaurants that aren’t as fancy, but put out better food and better service. And we had to ask for chips and salsa when it was clear everyone around us was getting their second round of chips. Just a weird vibe, but won’t go back.
   

   Toro CantinaResponded on May 11, 2025

   Hi Autumn, Thank you so much for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the mistake with your appetizer—it sounds like there may have been a miscommunication on our part. We pride ourselves on innovation and consistency to keep our loyal guests coming back for exciting new dishes, and it’s clear we fell short during your recent visit. We truly value your loyalty and the great experiences you’ve had with us in the past. We hope you’ll understand that even with our best efforts, an off night can happen. We would be grateful for the opportunity to make it right. Please feel free to reach out to the managers phone line to book your next reservation—we’d love to personally oversee your visit and ensure everything is perfect.
   

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   Christopher

   New York City15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

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

   Large portions and large bill. Everything was super fresh and great service.
   

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   Maggie

   Washington DC2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 5, 2025

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

   We were seated 10-15 minutes after our reservation time, and service was great just very slow. The restaurant was packed for Cinco de Mayo, and maybe they were a little overwhelmed by that. The food was excellent.
   

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   Jamie

   Upstate NY1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

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

   Food is excellent as is the service. Highly recommend.
   

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   Nora

   New York City2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

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

   Pleasantly surprised at our experience here tonight. The food is good, much better than it had been about a year ago when we last visited. Service was great, the waitress was very accommodating with our kids. Music was pretty loud, but that’s maybe the vibe they’re going for. Would return!
   

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   Heather

   Upstate NY1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 29, 2025

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

   From the hostess to the wait staff Toro Cantina definitely exceeded my expectation. I loved the decor and my party and I had a cozy corner table. Our dinner plans were on Taco Tuesday and the taco board was a perfect combination for us. The building itself is a little loud but that is how everything is being made today - very open and industrial. I would definitely return and try some other dishes!
   

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   Kaitlin

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

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

   The restaurant has a modern, upscale feel and is decorated in a very tasteful way that makes it feel like an oasis. The food was insanely good. Highly recommend the birria tacos and the churro cart. My husband and I loved the concept and enjoyed trying all of the different dipping sauces. The staff were all incredibly friendly and made you feel right at home. We'll be back for sure.
   

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    Daniel VIP

    New York State8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

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

    Love the new menu options. Something delicious for everyone! Robert and Callie are awesome! Took care of our group. Made wonderful recommendations. Excellent experience, can’t wait to go back!
    

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