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Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval - Chicago - Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – Chicago, Chicago, IL

Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – Chicago

4.5
4.5
50 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Latin

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 50 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval in Chicago offers a vibrant culinary experience with "amazing food" and "friendly service." Diners rave about the "unique and delicious flavors" and "beautiful presentation" of dishes. While the service is still adjusting, the elegant ambiance and standout dishes like smoked guacamole make it a must-visit.

50 Reviews
  1. JEN

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal from start to finish! Fresh, hot, great South American flavors. The wine we wanted was out of stock, but was offered a comparable bottle which worked out.

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  2. kimberly

    Caribbean

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Encantada , lugar hermoso , todo delicioso y un excelente servicio !

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  3. Evan

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wish the doors to the restaurant had a second enclosure to prevent wind & some cold air from coming in, or there were signs to use entrance in the hotel.

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  4. Maryann

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dishes were nicely proportionate, had great flavor and service was very pleasant. I would recommend giving it a try.

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  5. Laura

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Atmosphere nice and music fun. Staff seemed a bit disorganized and apologized a lot. We had a reservation but apparently they were overwhelmed with walk ins - restaurant never appeared very crowded. Would return and given this is a new restaurant assume the kinks will be worked out

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  6. Jerry

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very run for a shop only open 3 weeks, reflects the professional management. Nice room, just have to add a buffer door to avoid the cold air blasts. Everyone is friendly and professional, excellent service end to end. Highly creative menu with real options for vegetarians. No shortage of options from the circular bar down the hall. Some trick visual stuff like the smoked guac that comes under a dome. The dessert also offered a table side presentation, we will try that next time. Started with the corn empanadas, nice and crisp and with great flavor. Then the burrata, nice texture to the cheese, and well accompanied by the tomato, watermelon and frisee. I might make the salad a bid larger. The fish special was top shelf, major flavor and perfectly cooked. Maybe double the volume of slaw but all else was on point. My wife had the cauliflower, extra points for using multiple varieties. Our sone had the whitefish ceviche and enjoyed that. We also added a side of carrots, well selected flavors to these heirloom beauties. For dessert, we did the corn cake which was more of a pudding, it was complemented by sour cream ice cream and a range of taste and texture tidbits. The churros were wonderful, warm, soft and oozing with cinnamon. Well accompanied by caramel and chocolate dipping sauces.

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  7. Brunik

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The GM was a very nice gentleman he came up to our table and greeted us and wished my son a hbd all the staff were nice

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  8. Jenifer

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The place is very nice, the service was good the food was ok. Unfortunately, it's not a place I would recommend or go back to. We had the corn empanada, the lomo, and the short rib. The lomo was mostly fried rice with few pieces of meat, and the short rib was cut in little pieces and was dry, but had good flavor

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  9. Jacob

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was for the Chicago location. This was a meal to remember. We were in town and Toro was available last minute. To start, the chips and guacamole were spot-on—crispy, perfectly salted, and paired with a guacamole that was fresh, creamy, and bursting with flavor. The dark Incan drink alongside it added a unique, bold contrast that tied it all together beautifully. But the ribeye with chimichurri? That was next-level. Tender, juicy, and cooked exactly right, it practically melted in my mouth. The chimichurri added a bright, Latin kick that balanced the richness of the steak perfectly. I’m seriously impressed and can’t recommend it enough. If you’re looking for something that hits all the right notes, this is it.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great new spot in downtown. The service was excellent.

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Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – Chicago is rated 4.5 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    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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