Toro Cantina

As soon as we walk through the door we gave the hostess our name and she confirmed our reservation and then stayed quiet. The other hostess was ready to take us to our table but never said anything nor waved us on so we all just stood there awkwardly until she gave a small hand gesture minutes later. When we got to our table the very first thing we noticed was the sign that said “table has been sanitized.” While the table clearly looked like a child had just eaten at it. Crumbs and stains all over. Then we finally found the QR code after we had already decided to just google the menu. Apparently the hostess thought it would be a good idea to put it in the middle stack of all the plates and not mention it at all when we got to the table. Our table also must have had a rough night be your could visually see that it was not level. And I’m okay with an off-kilter table but this was way off from that. Then after about 15 minutes our waiter FINALLY shows up doesn’t mention any specials whatsoever. Then when he finally came back to take our orders, we had noticed earlier that the online menu and the QR code menu were different, so we inquired about it. Our waiter had no idea the menus were different. Only that they had changed the prior week. And at that point we asked him if there were any specials which there were and we knew there were because their Instagram was more informative than any staff we had deal with then. Also when we ordered appetizers he seemed SHOOK that we wanted both dips that he had just offered us to ordered. Like a table of 4 people could eat guacamole and queso. Anyway. Service was garbage. Ambiance and drinks were great. Food was average. I’d go back to see if they have better service in the future.

The service was very nice as usual but for the first time the food was absolutely terrible. I had the quesadilla and it was like a big chunk of flavorless cheese. It was gummy and unpleasant. A real disappointment actually a surprise to me because everything else I’ve ever had there was delicious.

I had a reservation at 1130am when the resto opened up , we are the second group to arrive, we were seated at a corner table per request however the table was dirty( glass marks ,smudges) and was never cleaned up yet from yesterday’s use ( probably an oversight, but still not an excuse esp with covid lurking ) we called the receptionist and she was kind enough to clean the table for us other than that everything was very good we always go here for their rib eye , excellent service from Courtney 👍🏻👍🏻

The food was delicious and our server was great. This was our second time visiting-the first time someone in our group was served food she was allergic to after being assured it was safe. The second time, the restaurant charged an additional $50 on our credit card without authorization.

Toro is a different spin on Mexican food in the capital region. The food is legit Oaxacan style food vs. poorly executed Sonaran style found in most Mexican restaurants.

On this visit the chicken enchiladas and lamb barbacoa were excellent.

Service, atmosphere and food was great!

The food was fresh and delicious. The menu was extensive. The service was fantastic. We can’t wait to go back!

Thursday night- 5pm- waited 40 minutes between app and entree which seemed long.

Excellent service and great food !!! Highly recommended

Ruined my valentines surprise. Made a reservation over a month before Valentine’s Day...requested a window seat. Did not get a window seat or even be seated for 20 minutes after my scheduled time. Not happy with this app or their service. They proceeded to let other people who were also complaining about waiting for so long to get their seats take the seat/ seats that I had requested a month ahead of time. Me and my girlfriend who were celebrating not only Valentine’s Day but our one year anniversary were seated in middle school chairs with a 2x2 table the size of my plate...And I’m sure the people who were seated before me made reservations probably about a week ago and still managed to get a window seat. Very unhappy. Will not be using this app or going back to TORO again nor would I recommend it to any of my friends and family.

Tasty food, and some interesting items on the menu, like chocolate pinãta, which you get to break.
Nice decor, and good ambiance.
Cons, I ordered a bottle of particular kind of Savignon Blanc but I got a different one (and was charged for that more expensive one). And the pink drinks were way too sweet.
Other than that everything was great.

It was amazing!!! Totally can’t wait to go back! The drinks and food were delish

Food and atmosphere was very good. Service was good considering how busy it was on Valentine's Day. Would definitely recommend.

We went for my fiancé’s birthday dinner. We both didn’t feel the meal was worth the price. It was a nice restaurant to try out (because there is so much hype over it being new) but we will stick to our usual Mexican restaurant. A small margarita was $13, guacamole was $14 and a chicken burrito bowl was over $20. Honestly - Chipotle has a better burrito bowl. Like I said, it was nice to see what the hype was about and the restaurant is beautiful inside, but we won’t choose to dine there again.

Would definitely recommend. Top of the line food and service. Very pleased with everything.

My wife and I have been to Toro several times, and we are yet to be disappointed. Great food and great service!

My sister and friend and I decided to check this place out Friday 2/12 and we each spent $45 just for lunch. We each got lunch and 1 drink and the food was just ok. I was kind of upset to not be blown away for that kind of money for lunch. My sister just got a burrito with nothing else included. Not even a side of sauce or guac. Waitress was wonderful but we won’t be returning for the money we spent and what we got for our money.

Food was very good! seating placement (back by the kitchen) was not good at all! Shoved in a corner watching the bus girl run past our tables the entire time. Not appetizing to say the least. Not what we expected for out first visit.

One of the best Mexican restaurant in the area. The food is delicious and everything is so fresh. The drinks were amazing as well! Our server, Caydyn was attentive and very professional. They also gave us a sweet card for our anniversary as well as this amazing Mexican brownie at the end of our meal. We will be back again soon!

Good food but amazing homemade guac, sauces and torillas!

Food and drinks were fresh and amazing! Definitely worth it!!

Guacamole was the freshest I ever had. All the food was fresh.

Service was lightning fast, staff was friendly and very helpful with the menu! In a moment of irony, we heard an ad for Taco Bell nacho fries on your radio but otherwise the music was a great addition to the atmosphere. Will be dining there again very soon!

The margaritas and guac were amazing!!!!! Shrimp tacos were very spicy but still really good! Overall great experience and loved the setup/decor inside.

The setting and decor along with the food and food service was exceptional as always. There were three hostesses who were very disorganized and cause a mob of people waiting for tables and take out orders entire evening with no social distancing. The front of the house management needs work to match the overall caliber of the restaurant and cuisine.

The service was fast, and the free chips and salsa were a great touch! I had the shrimp tacos and a side of crispy potatoes and they were a little spicier than I was expecting but great service size and delicious! I will definitely be coming back!

Good food, attentive service, only reason for the 4 stars is they were very busy and seemed a bit short staffed but a very good experience

Reliable decent food . expected premiere dining and am sorry to say just average, left a bit to be desired!

Sunday Lunch with family at the heart of Wolf road , always coming back for their excellent rib eye, lovely interiors and on the spot cleanliness , as usual excellent service from Caydyn , I was also given a tour with Autumn for the place can really accommodate exclusive functions following health protocols , it’s one of our fav restos in Albany ❤️

Great value. From drinks to apps to dessert, everything was excellent. Great server too!
Love, love the churro cart.

The high top seating was horrible. Practically seated at the bar in the most uncomfortable seats on the planet. Tacos were good. Guacamole was really good. Churros presentation didn’t match the ambiance. Specialty cocktails mediocre. Server was very nice and attentive.

Food was to expensive for what we got

Great, as always

The food, atmosphere and the staff are all absolutely wonderful! I can’t wait to go back again!

We sat at the bar, Jason was great. Food is good, though expensive. Definitely an upscale environment. Carne Asada tacos are delicious! Plus amazing presentatio

I came here for my birthday and the food was so amazing I had to come back for taco Tuesday to try their birria tacos. As expected they were amazing. Me and my boyfriend started off with the sweet guac and I ordered a pineapple refresher. Then we enjoyed the birria tacos with some sweet plantains. Then finished off with the churro cart that came with 3 delicious sauces. The service was great and the restaurant is beautiful and very covid safe. Can't wait to go back to try their brunch!!

Fantastic! Authentic high quality Mexican and steaks. Great vibe.

Have been to Toro several times during COVID and I always feel very comfortable dining there. They take the health precautions very seriously. The food and service has always been exceptional and we’ve dined there for brunch, lunch and dinner and the service has always been very quick. Staff is extremely friendly; one of our favorite places to dine at!

Entree’s were delicious as always, but the drinks & dessert nachos bring me back every time!!

Delicious meal! The surf and turf burrito was outstanding. Salsa was excellent. Would definitely comeback again. Service was also outstanding.