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Toro Review
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Toro 
$$-$$$, Spanish, South End
User Rating: **** 4.0
Fodor's Review:
The buzz from chef Ken Oringer's tapas joint still hasn't quieted down -- for good reason. Small plates of saffron-and-garlic shrimp and crusty bread smothered in tomato paste are hefty enough to make a meal out of many, or share the regular or vegetarian paella with a group. An all-Spanish wine list complements the plates. Crowds have been known to wait it out for more than an hour.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Outstanding
Posted by dj55 from Boston, MA on 2/18/08
It's a tapas place; ergo, atmosphere and service are expected to be good but not great. I was a bit annoyed that the website lists the hours as beginning at 4:30 on Saturday; however, when we arrived at 5pm to beat the crowds, we were told that they don't start seating until 5:30. By 6:15, the line was out the door. The food was fabulous. Some dishes are worth repeated return trips, including their signature grilled maize with butter and cheese. On one particular night, they offered a special of pork belly with snails - easily the best single dish that I've eaten this year. Between this dish and Momofuku's pork buns, I am beginning to develop an unhealthy addiction for that cut of meat. While not cheap by any definition, this place offers a chance to sample some outstanding dishes for a more reasonable price.RATING: 4.0
INFO
- Address: 1704 Washington St., South End, Boston, MA
- Phone: 617/536-4300
- Keep in mind: Reservations not accepted.
- Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V
- Metro: Massachusetts Ave
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