I recently went to Toro Kitchen Bar & Tapas with a friend, and it turned out to be a great place to…read morerelax, enjoy good food, and catch up. The atmosphere is one of the best parts. It's stylish without being pretentious, lively without being loud, and has a relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay for another glass of wine. Whether you're on a date, meeting friends, or having a boys' night out, the ambiance hits the right balance. The tapas are definitely on the pricey side, but the food is very good, the wine selection is excellent, and the service was outstanding. Everything we ordered was well prepared, and the staff made us feel welcome without hovering over the table. This isn't necessarily the place you go when you're looking for the biggest portions or the cheapest meal. It's the kind of place you go for the experience: good conversation, great wine, quality food, and a comfortable atmosphere.

Super friendly staff. Loved the vibe and the love music…read more We started with drinks. The Paloma and sangria. Yum! Appetizers were perfect! The albondigas and Tacos de Cochinita Pibil! Dinner was amazing! The Toro Paella / Toro's Classic recipe, Jumbo shrimp, mussels, chicken, calamari, pork belly & spanish chorizo. WOW!

Spain just got a whole lot closer to Texas. This place nails…read moreexactly what you want in a Spanish tapas spot: solid paella that actually tastes authentic, creative small plates that keep coming without overwhelming you, and handcrafted cocktails that hit right. We shared a bunch of tapas and one of the signature paellas -- every dish had that perfect balance of flavor, fresh ingredients, and just enough flair without trying too hard. The rice in the paella was on point, crispy bits and all. Atmosphere is lively but not chaotic -- great for a relaxed dinner that stretches into a couple of hours. Dim lighting, nice energy, and you can actually hear the people at your table. Service was smooth and friendly, no rushing, just good pacing so you can enjoy the meal. If you're in San Antonio and craving real Spanish vibes -- tapas, sangria, paella, the works -- Toro delivers without the tourist-trap nonsense. It's become one of my go-to spots when I want quality food and a chill night out. Fair prices for the quality, clean spot, and that certified Spanish restaurant stamp means they're doing it right. Highly recommend. We'll be back for sure -- 5 stars, no notes. Go hungry and bring friends to share everything. Toro Kitchen + Bar - do it.

We were looking for something different for dinner and Toro add some good reviews and offered…read moreseveral different versions of paella so we made this our choice. Service was very friendly and helpful. We started out with the bacon wrap dates. They were a little mushy but had good flavors. I did end up getting one of the paella dishes. It came with seafood. The dish was OK, but did not have tons of flavor. The shrimp looked like they were boiled with no seasoning. The dishes, massive, and is more than enough for two people. I was a little disappointed as it was just bland. We finished the evening with Cheesecake, which was good. The restaurant is very interesting and has some cool decor. It was live flamenco, dancing, and music during dinner. That was a really nice touch. My guest had a steak that he said was very good. I might choose a different paella on my next visit.

Now permanently CLOSED unfortunately. Thanks for many great experiences over the years, Luis.read more

We went wandering around Boerne and always park in the lot next to Botero. We always say, "we…read moreshould go there." Well, we finally decided to try it out, and we're glad we did! I love the industrial vibe of the place. It was a rainy Saturday and the place wasn't particularly busy, so the service was good! Our server was friendly and knowledgable about the menu, and the food, while small in portion size (they are tapas, after all) was delicious. We started with the tostadas de chorizo and the house sangria. Both were super tasty. Then we ordered the chistorra (Spanish sausage) and pan con tomate, and finally we shared the albondiga...a giant meatball that was perfection. Can't wait to go back to Boerne and have some more Spanish goodness!

I am so glad I decided to try Toro yesterday. I reserved a table for 5 at 5 pm pn a Friday inside…read moreby a window through their site. No charge for reserving. From the moment you approach the restaurant- Not even walk in- you are greeted by a professional and hospitable staff. In the front 2 young workers gave us sangria samples and helped take my photo. So smiley and kind. Then I checked into my table at the host stand. Our table was in a gorgeous lit room by the stairs. The inside was so breathtakingly beautiful and clean . The restrooms as well. Our server Omar quickly filled our drink cups with cold water and took our actual drink order. They have premium lemomades and also fountain drinks with free refills. When he returned he gave us great recommendations from their 8 dollar tapas menu on happy hour (M-F 3-6). We ordered 3: Tacos de Cochinita Pibil / Slow cooked pork marinated in achiote sauce . Calamares Fritos / Fried steak calamari w/ alioli sauce ... Albondigas / Five Spanish pork meatballs marinated in wine tomato sauce with bread .... The bread with the meatballs should be toasted and it was cold. The calamari were AMAZING. Not chewy at all. And tacos unique and flavorful. It took a while to decide but with Omar's guidance and a lot of research beforehand, I reccomend large parties order these to get the best tasting experience: Parrillada Española / Spanish grilled feast with morcilla, 4oz Spanish sirloin, chistorra, three fried jumbo shrimp, and poached potatoes with alioli Toro Paella / Toro's Classic recipe voted best in San Antonio! Jumbo shrimp, mussels, chicken, calamari, pork belly & spanish chorizo . The grilled platter came out first very fast and the meats were delectable. Love the sausage. Again... toast the bread but everything else was delicious. The paella didn't take long at all. It lived up to our expectations. Delicious and hot, enough to fill us up with whatever room was left. The nicest part was Omar brought us complimentary shots of some sort of strawberry cocktail with a chili rim. He was so thoughtful and brought my sister who was 12 a non alcoholic version. We cheered to a good time. It was so good!!! Then we asked for dessert recommendations. Omar suggested the Torrijas / Classic spanish dessert, bread soaked in sweet cream, fried & drizzled in honey .. so that's what we got. It was SO yummy like tres leches French toast. With their website you get a 30 dollar off first visit coupon using the inkind app. I signed up and it worked perfectly. After the discount all that food came out to $150. Insane for a party of 5. I tipped 30 and using that inkind app got 30 dollars cash back to use anywhere on the app. But ill use it here. Come to TORO for a great time. Linger. Talk. Enjoy unique flavors. Felt like going to Spain.

We came to try the tapas. We sat for 15 minutes and were never waited on. The family after us…read morereceived food and drinks while our waitress who was supposed to attend to our table just stood around and acted as if she didn't notice us trying to wave her down. I'll never come back unfortunately.

My Puerto Rican said it was the best Puerto Rican food he's had in a long time, my son and I agree…read more The people there were amazing, so friendly and nice, they helped us with what they had to offer. I'd recommend it to anyone who want's great food.

Service was very good. The food was bland. Lacked seasoning on all the dishes our party had. The…read morechicken was good, but everything else needed seasoning.

This place is a small hole in the wall type place but if you are looking for great Mexican bbq food…read more- look no further. The menu is fairly simple but everything is too notch. The grilled fajitas were exceptional - meat perfectly seasoned and peppers and onions perfectly seasoned and cooked. The beans have a great flavor and even the rice (I'm just not a fan of most Mexican rice because it's bland) had a great flavor. The tortillas are the perfect thickness and are soft and warm. And of course - the green sauce - it's amazing! Our server was very friendly and prompt and the food came out quickly on a Saturday evening during prime dinner time. The true indicator of how good this place is - we were the only gringos in the entire restaurant! We will most definitely be back before long!! Well done!!

Pollos Asados serves really good food and is definitely worth checking out. The flavors are bold,…read morethe chicken is cooked just right, and everything comes out fresh and satisfying. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and it's the kind of place you can count on for a solid meal whether you're dining in or taking it to go. Consistent and dependable every visit.

I was driving home when I saw this food truck and decided to stop by and check it out! Talked to…read morethe owner, Daniel and he mentioned that he just opened a day ago. We ended up ordering some filled fried plantain and man, it sure wasn't disappointing! The place is new and just opened so there is not a big area to seat but they do have a few chairs to sit and eat!

I love the canastas de plátano verde. Yummy. Something different, delicious. Great find. You must…read morestop by and taste for yourself.

Food was amazing. Great staff. BYOB. Ambiance was lovely great decor. 10/10 would recommend to…read moreanyone.

There's always a long wait for food. Like 60 to 90 min. For a place that doesn't serve alcohol,…read moreit's just an unnecessary wait time. Other restaurants like Luna Rosa will bust your food out WITH alcoholic beverages in a fraction of that time. The last time we went there, we decided to just order to go, in advance. We were told a pick up time and we still had to wait 30 minutes for it to be done. When I got home, I realized they didn't even give me one of my steaks that I paid for, and the woman on the phone had the nerve to argue with me. Poor service, horrible wait, and you won't even receive your food.

Delicious. The monfongo was the perfect texture and flavors. ¡La salsa al ajillo estaba deliciosa!…read more Great service with Felipe. He was attentive to reviewing the menu, informing me of options.

I'm sad I didn't take pictures! They would be a total thirst trap for my foodie peeps out there!…read more We enjoyed the buffet today at Luna Rosa. There was a lot of variety (pechuga ajillo, chuleta, pernil, arroz con habichuelas, arroz blanco, salad) available to us on the buffet. Right away, our waiter brought sopa de platano, which was part of the buffet as well. Service, from start to finish, was excellent! Dessert is even part of the meal - the buffet had chocolate cake and fruit salad (with fresh mango, apple, pineapple, and watermelon). The restaurant is nice, feels like a family vibe. Great music playing in the background and smiles all around. Loved it!

Austhentico is a GEM. This food truck is permanently parked next to a Belgian bar downtown, and…read morebonus..there's actually parking right next door. What a foodie find. This tastes like it came straight out of someone's granny's kitchen in SPAIN. D E L I C I O U S. The menu isn't all vegan, but they've done an incredible job offering both traditional and vegan versions without losing any soul. Am I in heaven? Yes. The owner makes it a point to connect with customers, which was refreshing. You can tell this is passion-driven. You order via QR code at your table, then pick up out back when it's ready--easy. Everything is prepped daily in his home kitchen and finished on the truck, and he proudly shared that the ingredients, spices, even the meats are sourced from Spain. Vegan paella? Incredible. Patatas bravas with vegan aioli? My personal favorite, sooo good. My husband loved the jamón serrano sandwich. And whatever you do, don't skip the sourdough rye with tomato spread. They also mix in a few Belgian items to match the bar, which adds to the whole European vibe. I already need to go back for the vegan fideuà and bombas..they were sold out, which tells you everything. Do yourself a favor: try this spot and support a small business that's clearly fueled by passion and flavor. Yum.

I will start by saying my taste buds are a bit biased as I'm married to a Spaniard and frequent…read moreSpain. We ordered the bravas, seafood paella, tortilla, and jamón croquetas. The croquetas and bravas are the best in Austin - better than Kalimotxo, San Gines, and El Raval. They were extremely delicious and the perfect texture and size. The paella was about as good as you could expect from a food truck. The tortilla was our least favorite - taste was good, but wasn't as liquidy as you'd expect in Spain. Overall, the food was great. We would definitely go back! Thank you for keeping this Spanish food authentic.