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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
100 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Latin

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day at Toro

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Ignite your amor this Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable dining experience at Toro Chicago, where Chef Sandoval blends bold Latin flavors with global influence. Savor our specially curated pre-fixe menu, crafted to delight your corazón and palate alike. Enhance your evening with wine pairings or elevate the romance with exclusive experiences at your tableside. Toro's vibrant and chic atmosphere, inspired by Pan-Latin dining, sets the stage for an evening of pasión and connection. Reserve your table now and let the flavors of amor create a night to remember.
    Valentine's Day at Toro Photo

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval in Chicago offers "amazing food" with "intricate flavoring" and "excellent service." The restaurant's ambiance is "really well designed with great style," creating an "inviting" and "elegant" atmosphere. Guests rave about standout dishes like the "ceviche," "smoked guacamole," and "short rib tacos." Perfect for special occasions, Toro promises a "unique culinary journey."

100 Reviews
  1. Tyler

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My medium rare steak was definitely medium to medium well, and had very little flavor.
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded today
    Hello Tyler, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that your steak wasn’t cooked to your preference and lacked flavor. This isn’t the experience we strive to provideand we truly value your input and hope to have the chance to serve you again soon with the quality you deserve. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to reach out to us directly at chicago.toro@fairmont com. Your feedback helps us grow, and we are committed to making improvements.

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  2. Stephen

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was great. The decor was beautiful and felt like you were in a Spanish country having dinner. The service was top notch and made you feel like you were a vip guest from being seated promptly as we arrived to the general manager coming by to introduce himself and make sure we were having a great experience. Now for the real star of the show the food everything was prepared perfectly the beet salad was light n refreshing. The octopus was also made to perfection not a bit rubbery and the churrasco was cooked to perfection with the addition of the chimichuri just added to the overall flavor. And the drinks were top notch from the passion fruit pisco sour to the dessert flaming coffee we really enjoyed every aspect of our reservation. Our server Hassan was very welcoming and knowledgeable in both the menu and the drinks. Definitely will be returning and telling everyone this is a must try

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  3. Omar

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wanted to try a new place a I’m glad my wife and I visited Toro. Special shout out to Elliot, who greeted, and opened the the door for us. Our server was falling behind and Elliot jumped in to take care of us as well as recommending amazing dishes and cocktails. We tried the ceviche Amarillo, Angry tuna tempura roll, cachapas, esquites mac and cheese, lomo salteado, short rib chaupa and finished with la bomba desert. Favorite was ceviche amarillo, tuna tempura roll and short rib chaupa. Tried different cocktails but my favorite was Incan goddess. Enjoyed the dj and atmosphere. Also special thanks to Gerardo, the restaurant, manager for checking in to ensure everything was going fine. Overall great experience and will be back soon. Recommend this to everyone!
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded today
    Omar, it's a pleasure to hear about your wonderful experience at Toro! We’re excited to know that you and your wife enjoyed your visit and that Elliot and Gerardo made your evening extra special. Our team takes pride in offering not just great food but also outstanding service, and it’s fantastic to see how they went above and beyond. We’re glad you loved the Ceviche Amarillo, Angry Tuna Tempura Roll, and Short Rib Chaufa—those are definitely crowd favorites. And of course, the Incan Goddess cocktail is a delicious choice! We are 100% looking forward to hosting you again soon.

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  4. EricaK

    VIP

    Chicago

    52 reviews

    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice friendly staff Food was good but not memorable Fun vibe
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded today
    Hi Erica! It's so rewarding to hear how much enjoyed the vibe and found our team to be friendly and welcoming. We appreciate your input about the food as well—it’s our goal to create authentic dishes that leave a lasting impression, so your comments are incredibly valuable to us. We’ll strive to make your next visit even more memorable. Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. joshua

    VIP

    San Antonio

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and unique food and service! Definitely must try
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    You made our day...We're so glad to see that our team at Toro made such an incredible impression. We appreciate your 5 stars and look forward to seeing you back again soon for more amazing and unique dishes!

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  6. Miguel

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was super delicious and the staff provided great service.
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Miguel! Thank you for your 5 star rating. We hope your positive experience at Toro will encourage you to visit us again soon for more super delicious food and exceptional service.

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  7. Cameo

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. The food was some of the best we’ve ever had.
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Cameo! It means the world to us that our team left such a lasting impression. Our chefs work hard to create innovative delicious dishes that go beyond expectations and we’re proud that it was some of the best food you've ever had! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience.

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  8. Sarah

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing and every dish I ordered was full of flavor and presentation.
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Sarah, we're so excited to see your feedback. Our fabulous dishes are packed with flavorful, fresh ingredients that are both incredibly delicious and so satisfying! We are so thrilled to hear the flavors were a 10/10! Your shoutout for the amazing service is greatly appreciated, we will be sure to pass it along!

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  9. Deb

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome. Nick, our server was great. Helped make recommendations. We decided to share a couple of appetizers and a couple of items from the Suviche Bar. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the Tuna Ponzu Guacamole! We will be back! This place is 150 times better than the previous restaurant that was here.
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Deb! We're thrilled to hear that Nick took great care of you and that you enjoyed the recommendations. The Tuna Ponzu Guacamole is definitely a favorite—such a unique and flavorful dish! We're so happy you loved your experience, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious bites from the Suviche Bar. See you soon!

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  10. Vera

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been waiting for this place to open up and finally we went there. It was fenomenal. The food was great, service excellent and the ambiance was really good. Even better than the one in Miami!
    Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – ChicagoResponded on January 9, 2025
    Fantastic review! We’re excited to hear that you enjoyed our delicious menu offerings, creative cocktails, and exceptional service. It’s always our goal to create a phenomenal dining experience, and we’re so happy to know we exceeded your expectations. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. ¡Salud!

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Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval – Chicago is rated 4.5 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
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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