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Toro

Toro

Tapas Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, and Wine Bar$$$$
South End, Boston
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    Go here. Experience the Spanish food. It's worth it.
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    Katherine
    "Oxtail marmalade on the bone marrow and the corn and churros!!!"(30 Tips)
    Nora M.
    "Everything here is amazing but the grilled corn is my favorite"(17 Tips)
    Michellee C.
    "Melt in the mouth delicious with the oxtail marmalade."(5 Tips)
    David H.
    "The patatas bravas are always delicious."(6 Tips)
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  • Tony U.
    Tony UrsilloDecember 8, 2013
    Lots of places do bacon-wrapped dates, but haven't found any as good as the ones at Toro. Get two orders.
  • Nora M.heart icon on user image
    Nora McMahonOctober 25, 2015
    Everything here is amazing but the grilled corn is my favorite
  • Ann-Marie T.heart icon on user image
    Ann-Marie TangApril 21, 2019
    Fantastic food! Absolutely loved the bone marrow
  • Christine C.
    Christine CardosoOctober 24, 2010
    Expensive but very tasty tapas. Drinks are creative and taste amazing! Def go here if you love St Germain and Chartreuse based cocktails!
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 10, 2011
    The bone marrow with oxtail marmalade, tuna crudo and grilled corn are exceptional, as are the cocktails. Read more
  • Maha A.heart icon on user image
    Maha AlkhathlanApril 30, 2017
    bone marrow, duck, & foie gra
  • Bridget G.
    Bridget GravelSeptember 22, 2013
    Food is great...I'm a bit confused with the gangsta rap music playing and the hipster bartenders :)
  • Gary F.
    Gary FurstJanuary 8, 2014
    A truly great tapas place a la Barcelona. Tough to find a better place.
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael FurtakOctober 7, 2016
    Get the cauliflower, bone marrow, and shrimp
  • Jennifer S.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer ScaliaSeptember 26, 2021
    Shush into peppers and patatas bravas are good for every visit.
  • Carolina C.
    Carolina CadenaMay 26, 2013
    The Papagallo cocktail & Perro Picante cocktails are a must
  • Pat A.
    Pat AddamsSeptember 18, 2014
    If you get served corn quickly throw it on the ground and get a free drink
  • Rita L.
    Rita LaraMarch 18, 2011
    Duck tapas was to die for. Tuna tatare also very good. Maiz, duck and empanadas were best value.
  • Joshua E.
    Joshua EddyOctober 28, 2014
    Bone marrow with oxtail marmalade and radish salad.
  • Julia R.heart icon on user image
    Julia RosenthalAugust 20, 2021
    Everything on the menu!
  • Anna L.heart icon on user image
    Anna LomesFebruary 16, 2016
    The food is fresh, fun and flavorful! Yum!
  • Mazda
    MazdaNovember 15, 2010
    Bar with amazing tapas. The #1 tapas plate is the grilled corn. Sounds simple, but it's quite the opposite!
  • Charles K.heart icon on user image
    Charles KannelJune 29, 2015
    Tuna! Duck! The bread even was amazing
  • Sebastian S.
    Sebastian ScaleraJanuary 17, 2017
    This place is so noisy and crowded. You have to wait more than an hour for a table. And it's not a Spanish place at all, they don't even have any Spanish beer and the tapas plates are very small.
  • Eric A.heart icon on user image
    Eric AndersenAugust 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the Coliflor a la Plancha (cauliflower) — unexpectedly amazing!
  • pc y.
    pc youngAugust 16, 2011
    The service at Toro was always wanting, even from day 1. Going there yesterday for the first time in 4+ years (not by choice), I still found it wanting. There's just nothing to recommend itself.
  • Benjamin M.
    Benjamin MatthewsJanuary 5, 2014
    They do incredible things with eggplant and cauliflower. Try them!
  • Jessica H.
    Jessica HasenplaughJuly 25, 2010
    Get the Corn, Duck, Pork Belly, Short Ribs, Stuffed Dates & Eggplant. Everything is great, but these are my favorites. Read more
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    Senator John BlutarskiAugust 21, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Share a porron with friends! You will know you've mastered this vessel when you can drink with your arm fully extended and not spill a drop.
  • Gilt City
    Gilt CityAugust 5, 2011
    This Barcelona inspired tapas restaurant is just delicious. Just in time for summer, try the corn on the cob.
  • Lily B.
    Lily BOctober 17, 2012
    You must get the Valencia paella. I'll admit--I licked my plate when (I thought) no one was looking.
  • Jeremy K.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy KrantzOctober 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    They have a vegetarian menu available for those in need. Enjoy.
  • Eric A.heart icon on user image
    Eric AndersenApril 28, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask for the vegetarian menu
  • Mallory C.
    Mallory CloutierDecember 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Must order the corn & bone marrow. Also - this place is always worth any wait!
  • Jonathan R.
    Jonathan Ragan-KelleyApril 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Yes, the wait can be long, but just *plan* to have an hour or two of pre-dinner drinks—they make it extremely enjoyable.
  • angelique a.
    angelique asdourianJanuary 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    No reservations so get there close to opening. Worth the wait
  • Xaime G.
    Xaime GarcíaJune 1, 2010
    Real spanish food, vine and music (sometimes). Taste croquetas de bacalao, butifarra and tortilla. Patatas bravas shall improve...
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    AditiAugust 16, 2016
    The tapas were okay tbh. I've had better especially for the hype that is toro. My favorites: foie gras and corn but nothing to write home about
  • Vincent Y.
    Vincent YanceyJanuary 9, 2014
    The bone marrow and paella is awesome!
  • Jenny M.heart icon on user image
    Jenny MooiiiJanuary 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    All time fav! Corn aioli
  • Eisuke Y.heart icon on user image
    Eisuke YamamotoAugust 22, 2015
    One of the best tapas place in Boston
  • Spencer S.heart icon on user image
    Spencer SchoebenFebruary 2, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    one of the best meals i've ever had!
  • Josie K.
    Josie KramerMay 9, 2011
    Food is awesome, sangria taste like cool-aide tho. Always a wait because the place is tiny.... So pray it doesn't start raining!
  • Kel K.
    Kel KellyNovember 16, 2011
    Seriously peeps, the Suquet de Mariscos is like nothing I have had anyplace in the world. You won't be disappointed!
  • Jon W.heart icon on user image
    Jon WatersNovember 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is amazing.
  • Elaine S.heart icon on user image
    Elaine ShinNovember 26, 2016
    Delicious tacos, wish it was a bigger space!!
  • Eric A.heart icon on user image
    Eric AndersenMarch 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the signature "Perro Picante" cocktail — sweet & spicy FTW!
  • Hadeel H.
    Hadeel HassanJanuary 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't miss their famous grilled corn 😋
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsAugust 27, 2014
    Check out Toro as seen on Unique Eats Read more
  • Steph G.
    Steph GDecember 11, 2011
    definitely try the flank steak! it's absolutely incredible and melts in your mouth
  • Bravo
    BravoNovember 19, 2010
    Great kick ass food! Love the razor clams ala plancha! -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
  • Dina E.
    Dina EJune 19, 2012
    Queso de cabra with lavender honey and pistachios
  • Antoine P.heart icon on user image
    Antoine PrzybylakSeptember 24, 2015
    everything is amazing!
  • Kevin Z.
    Kevin ZhangSeptember 15, 2013
    This used to be my favorite Spanish restaurant. Unfortunately the food has gone downhill...even the famous corn was mediocre, lacking the savory kick. Pâté de conejo was the standout. End of an era...
  • Leah M.
    Leah MulrenanOctober 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Luis is our favorite bartender! Every drink he makes is the best!!! =)
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