Toro Toro

3.8

1330 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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PLEASE NOTE: We are only open for Lunch and Happy Hour with a limited menu.

Toro Toro offers a twist on the contemporary tapas experience, blending Pan Latin flavors and creative sharing plates.

The Acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval has brought his latest concept all the way from Dubai to the nation’s capital. Guests can anticipate a spin on South and Central American ingredients and flavors through a variety of hot and cold small plates including arepas, ceviche and savory sweets all meant for sharing.

We welcome you to Toro Toro.

Buen Provecho!

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates, South American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 682-9500
Website
http://www.eattorotoro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic
Executive chef
Richard Sandoval

Location
1300 I Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Between 13th and 14th on I (eye) Street
Parking details
Numerous Parking garages around us. Street parking available right out front and around Franklin Square Park
Public transit
McPherson Square Metro Stop
Entertainment
DJ's and festivities every Thursday-Saturday, 11pm-close. All Night Happy Hour Every Thursday, 4pm-close 50% off Wine Bottles Every Monday, 4pm-close
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.6Service
3.9Ambience
3.6Value

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1,330 Reviews

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clausen
Chicago
37 reviews
vip
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Toro was closed. The restaurant is closed for good. For some reason open table still allows to make reservations.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
They weren’t open despite taking the reservation!
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Blord
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Good cubano sandwich, also recommend the swordfish dip.
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Kristina
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience3
Seemed like Toro Toro was understaffed. The service was slow because there were only 1-2 people working the whole floor.
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WillieA
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
It was a good value. I guess I didn't realize they closed at 7:30pm. Definitely more a lunch Happy Hour place.
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chichi
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
My cup had someone's lipstick on it which was gross, and the portions were small for the price. But I was in good company so it was okay.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
Horrible experience. I made a reservation but when we got there it was seat yourself and order at the bar. There was one bartender for the whole restaurant. This was also a downtown DC restaurant that closes at 7 which is unheard of. Then we wasted 45 min of the only two hours that they were open after work waiting in line for drinks. Got our own food from the side of the bar. There was other staff around all standing around doing nothing including the manager who just watched all the guests be absolutely miserable. We were nudged out at 7:15 pm. Never going back.
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TrauvelloS
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
I attended Toro Toro for happy hour and made the reservation via OpenTable but there was no point because once we got there, we were told to seat ourselves and that all orders needed to place at the bar. We waited to place our orders at the bar for over 20 mins. The guacamole was worth the wait, but the rest of the menu items were not. We also had to return to the bar to pick up our own food. While the prices were reasonable and the guac was exceptional the rest of the experience was not.
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StevenM
Las Vegas
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience1
Had reservations and never got seated. Turns out it’s only a happy hour spot and you wait in a long line even with reservations to order a drink and then find your own seat. There was at least 5-6 other groups or couples that ended up leaving just as we did. There was absolutely no one there to great you and explain this. Instead I waisted 30 minutes trying to figure it out. When I tried calling, there was no answer or information. Truly one of the most bizarre ways I have had horrible service or no service!
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JoshG
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Please have more than one server during lunch.
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AyanaB
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience5
We ended up leaving because only the bar (which seats about 10 people) was open. They were only serving happy hour food. I wish they had said they had a limited bar menu available on Open Table; I would’ve booked somewhere else.
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AMC23
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Restaurant was closed when I arrived! No notice or update on their website.
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OpenTable Diner
Anchorage
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Booked reservation, confirmed as requested. Showed up and place was closed temporarily.
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Shannonigans
Washington DC
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Unfortunately, when we arrived there was a sign on the door that said the restaurant was closed. Would have been nice if they had notified those with reservations.
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Drew
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stopped in for lunch, had ceviche and a Cuban sandwich. Food was good, service was good.
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Soho6102
Washington DC
57 reviews
vip
1.0
57 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience4
The restaurant promoted a Cinco de Mayo event until 10 pm but ran out of food by 7 pm…could only order a Margarita because they ran out of Mojitos? It turned out they had a special event downstairs, perhaps they should have closed the restaurant to the public. Strange first visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great margaritas and food for bottomless brunch!
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Wayne927
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top notch experience.
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EvelynA
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2020
overall1food2service1ambience1
It was horrible, the waiter never came to our table. The guy that sat us down originally had to be our server we didn’t get service until 25 mins after sitting there. Our whole table was starving and we all ordered bottomless brunch and the drink service was very poor. After the first hour we had to go get up and ask where are the drinks and we wanted more food and got the check instead. We basically all felt rushed to leave and it didn’t even feel like a brunch experience at all. My friends and I were pretty excited about trying brunch at this location but after this experience we will not be coming back for brunch.
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TSReston
Washington DC
154 reviews
vip
5.0
154 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of my favorite places in DC. Service is always friendly and engaging. Food is always amazing. They do have HH until 7pm so you get get drinks and small plates for $6. Highly recommended.
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Anthony
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really high quality food ingredients, and amazing flavours :) It is hard to find delicious and healthy food inside the USA, this restaurant transports you as if you were eating directly in a South American restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was amazing, they explained everything so thoroughly, answered all our questions and made our brunch so much more enjoyable.
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Suziecruzie77
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Manager was great and even gave us free churros
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SKGinDC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A friend and I came to toro toro to celebrate our birthdays which are a week apart - the food was amazing and the bottomless tapas was a really fun way to chat and enjoy and now have to think much about what we wanted - and was SO reasonably priced! We also got bottomless drinks which were delicious and free flowing. And to top it all off our server was so sweet and brought us both a glass of champagne to celebrate! The service was great, social distancing was appropriate, amazing price for value and delicious food! What more could you ask for?! 10/10 would recommend!
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NicoleG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere, Had a very good and attentive waistress. Menu is severely limited but was tasty
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I haven’t been here in years but the food was delicious as always
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience4
Terrible service terrible management please save your money
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FEVENW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and our server was amazing! We tried the family shared meal. It was a great experience!
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YohannyB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2020
overall3food4service1ambience3
pression was HORRIBLE We had a reservation for 4 at 1:45pm. We get to the place a couple of mins before and the young host ask us to wait 10 mins because there was not table available. He said we can wait at the bar area but not at the bar or we can wait OUTSIDE. Which I replied of course not. I mean it was 44 degrees at the moment. After 25 mins of wait we asked him, what is going on and how long? He went around the restaurant and came back and said that they didn't have a table for us, like WHAT?? So we tell him we didn't just walked in, we have a reservation and came here in time, call the manager (which never showed up by the way). After a couple of mins the host informed us that he might have a table and proceeded to sat us down, finally!!! Brunch is $39, bottomless. Options are very limited and portions are tiny (i guess normal for brunch???) the waiter Daniel tried his best but they looked over crowded and not enough waiters. They brought everything on the menu and then you re order what you like. They messed up everything and brought whatever We asked Daniel for a Bday tres leches for my friend and the put a candle in it, which they never turned on . Time is supposed to be limited to up to 2 hrs, there were people there from the time we got there, left and they were still there. No wonder why they didn't have tables available. I don't think I would come back honestly
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GoldcoastResident
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
We enjoyed our visit to Toro Toro. We arrived early and they were able to seat us. We ordered the ceviche and pisco sours to start. I was surprised that chips came with the ceviche but it made it easier to share. The drinks were slightly sweeter than we were used to. The entrees came out quickly. We had lomo saltado and chaufa rice. They both tasted great and we received large portions. The inside was decorated nicely with cowhide accents and steer skulls.
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PYT2Sweet
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
I always enjoying to Toro Toro for brunch & I did not know what to expect since the pandemic. Let's just say, my Husband was pleasantly happy about our anniversary brunch date. I've taken him there for happy hour, but this experience was different and more enjoyable for him. I love how they have incorporated social distancing & serve the food to you. I truly enjoy the unlimited menu items & the creativity the staff and managers put into it. I cannot wait to go back, because whoever they had on the bar for the margaritas, had a nondrinker, drinking up a storm! EVERYTHING was satisfying!!
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JoyK
West Virginia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and atmosphere for brunch. Not full pre-COVID menu, but great variety and so happy to be able to come back!
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Robin
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience3
I had the sweet corn empanadas (okay, not great - I'd pass on this one), Black bean soup (really nice, topped with cheese), plantain (okay, not great and I really like plantains), 2 short rib tacos (these are excellent), 1 fish taco (these are excellent), salmon ceviche (it's really good but you have to visually hunt for the salmon), and chicken skewer (it is good). This was all included in their Family Deal $39 a person. If I did it again, I have more tacos and skewers. Very quiet at this time.
Toro ToroResponded on October 9, 2020
Thank you for your 4 star review. We appreciate your honest feedback and as always we will use it to make adjustments in our experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and thank you for your support during this challenging time for our industry. Toro Toro Management
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Mandy
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience3
I have always loved Toro Toro and believe it serves a quality brunch. However, the last time I attended brunch it was loud...very loud. The quality of the food was great (although I miss all the options that were on the buffet). The bottomless mimosas are always a plus for me when it comes to brunch and I love the fact that they offer 3 different kinds (mango or passion fruit are a hit). Overall, I love the brunch but I wish the other patrons weren't so loud and disruptive.
Toro ToroResponded on October 9, 2020
Thank you very much for your review and the feedback on your brunch experience in terms of the ambiance. We will be sure to address this in our pre-shift and manager meetings. Thanks again, and we look forward to welcoming you back. Toro Toro Management Team
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BrownSkinBrunchin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
ToroToro is taking amazing precautions balancing the COVID-19 Pandemic. Tables are spread out and food during brunch hour is bought to you. I wish they took temperatures at the door however they are asking you wear masks until seated. This was my first time going and I'd rate it a 10/10.
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ehenley00
Washington DC
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall the food met our expectations. I have a gluten allergy and Toro Toro was very helpful in ensuring the items I ordered we're GF. Guac, Ceviche, Black Bean Stew and Fried Rice were excellent! Fried Rice was not GF so I didn't try, but I was told it was great. We also ordered the Chorizo skewers, which was okay, but I wouldn't order it again. We really enjoyed our drinks. Overall atmosphere was great, and service was good.
Toro ToroResponded on October 9, 2020
Thank you for the review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Toro Tor. We hope to see you in again soon, cheers!! Toro Toro Management Team
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2020
overall2food3service1ambience1
The male bartender was the only person who seemed like he wanted to be there. I felt forgotten after my host took a while to take my order.
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ARINZEO
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's a good food.. Amazing server and Environment was perfect for my date.. My wife loved it.. Coming back soon
Toro ToroResponded on October 9, 2020
Thank you for your five star review! We are thrilled that you had a wonderful experience and look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Toro Toro Management
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LynetteRR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really enjoyed Toro Toro this passed Sunday. This is my first time going there since the pandemic. I feel that Toro Toro had done a great job adjusting. I can’t wait to go back again.
Toro ToroResponded on October 9, 2020
Thank you for your 5 star review. The health and safety of our guests and team members are our number one priority an we are taking additional precautions and sanitation measure to ensure our guests feel comfortable dining with us. We truly appreciate your support during this challenging time for the restaurant industry. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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BostonM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for bruch. Staff was amazing and very professional. They were respectfully the COVID 19 protocols and your personal space. Everyone was in masks and gloves the whole time. The food was delicious. I didnt know where to start so i had a little bit of everything and it was... Totally worth it. I go back over and over again!
Toro ToroResponded on October 9, 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Toro Toro using the Order Online button. Toro Toro also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Toro Toro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 682-9500.

Toro Toro is rated 3.8 stars by 1330 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

1300 I Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

Cross street
Between 13th and 14th on I (eye) Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Cuisines
Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates, South American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Numerous Parking garages around us. Street parking available right out front and around Franklin Square Park
Public transit
McPherson Square Metro Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic
Executive chef
Richard Sandoval
Entertainment
DJ's and festivities every Thursday-Saturday, 11pm-close. All Night Happy Hour Every Thursday, 4pm-close 50% off Wine Bottles Every Monday, 4pm-close
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eattorotoro.com/
Phone number
(202) 682-9500

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Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 1,330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Toro Toro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Toro Toro restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information