Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – Chicago

Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Dawn VIP

   Chicago21 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service at Toro! And our meal was absolutely delicious. The only thing that was just a little off was the DJ started to play very loud music at 8 o’clock to give it a club like feel. The issue was, the restaurant was filled with families young kids teenagers it just a vibe that didn’t fit with the patrons. We would go back again, but would probably do late afternoon 
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Ceviche was outstanding. Short rib tacos were a perfect size; melt in your mouth flavor. Loved it.
   

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   Michael VIP

   Chicago24 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Great service. The atmosphere is pretty cool but it’s a little dark and feels like it’s in a basement. Food was pretty good. Ceviche, fish dip and churrasco were all great. Tacos and octopus were average at. Drinks were great and staff was welcoming and nice. I’ll go back.
   

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   Maya

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Everything was excellent except the music is loud. No need to have so much noice with such an excellent place
   

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   john VIP

   Las Vegas14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Great experience. Didn’t get a chance to experience the Cafe de Olla.
   

   Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 5 days ago

   Yes, John! Thank you for sharing your 5 sar recommendation. We're excited to hear you had a great experience at Toro. We’re sorry you didn’t get a chance to try the Café de Olla this time. It’s one of our specialties, and we’d love for you to experience it on your next visit.
   

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   Anthony VIP

   Chicago38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Very good Latin - Asian fusion. The food was quite tasty as it did mot try to overwhelm with hot spice but find a balance (unlike many similar places).
   

   Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Anthony! It's such a pleasure to hear how much you enjoyed the fusion of flavors at Toro. Striking that perfect balance in our dishes is something we take great pride in, so it means a lot to us that you appreciated the harmony of flavors. We hope to welcome you back soon to explore more of our menu. If you have any recommendations or favorites, we'd love to hear them!
   

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   Jun

   Chicago1 review

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Food itself was kind of meh. Everything was just missing an extra zing. The bacon in the Bloody Mary could've used some syrup when it was being cooked. The beef could've used more salt. The eggs needed more salt. The Guac could've used an extra squeeze of lime. The fried chicken could've come out hotter and more sizzling. It seems like the restaurant's food is a watered down version of good recipes. That's what the food tastes like. Service itself was not so good. The waitress seemed to want to rush us and was both loud and impatient when we had questions: "Like I said, if you do..." Ambiance was nice. Overall, the restaurant was: Meh.
   

   Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 5 days ago

   Hello Jun, we're disappointed to hear that your recent dining experience was not as enjoyable as it could have been and we apologize for the the interactions and service provided by your server. We understand that food preferences differ among individuals and your opinion matters. At Toro, our dishes are made with fresh ingredients, special blends of unique spices and seasonings, that capture the flavor profile of Latin American flavors. We’re disappointed that our efforts did not meet your expectations this time around. It is our hope that you give us another opportunity to serve you in the future.
   

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   Kerry

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

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

   What an experience, everything was top-notch. The food was cooked to perfection the service was fabulous. Ignacio looked after us perfectly. Highly recommend this place ...
   

   Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 5 days ago

   Wow, Kerry! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Our team is so happy to hear that you had such a top-notch experience at Toro. It’s fantastic to know that the food and service went beyond expectations! We appreciate the shutout for Ignacio and we'll be sure to pass it on. Come back soon for another culinary adventure!
   

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   Kristen VIP

   Chicago22 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

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

   The food was good but the service from our main server was slow and lacked attention to detail. If this were a pub, and priced at such, it wouldn’t have it my radar. This is an expensive restaurant. The pulled rib tacos had great flavor, but was not warm when served. The ceviche and plantain chips were delicious. I also ordered a standard margherita, but when the bill came, they charged an extra $3.00 for salt on the rim, which was never made optional. It was $23.00 total- not worth it.
   

   Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the flavors of our pulled rib tacos, as well as the ceviche and plantain chips. It’s always a pleasure to know when our dishes resonate with our guests. That said, we truly apologize for the aspects of your experience that fell short. We strive to deliver attentive service and meals that are served perfectly every time, and it’s clear we need to do better in this regard. Regarding the margarita charge, we appreciate your comment and will take this into consideration. Your feedback is invaluable to helping us refine our offerings and service. We hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with the exceptional dining experience Toro is known for!
   

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    Jaclyn

    Detroit4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

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

    Food was excellent. Service was slow. Hostess was missing in action while guests piled up waiting to be seated.
    

    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 5 days ago

    Hi Jaclyn! It's' so wonderful to see how much you enjoyed the excellent food at Toro—it’s something our team takes great pride in. Your experience is important to us and we’ll make your next visit is seamless from start to finish. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience!
    

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