I ask for a medium rare steak and it was burn and dry.Also, the food took forever to come out, we are talking more than 40 minutes.The waiter came to the table and ask two of us if we needed drinks and not the rest of the table. will not recommend it!!! there's plenty of other great pleases in Miami, I don't think is worth it for the amount of $ you will expend. read more

Loved it! Very elegant, great service, amazing food & delicious drinks. My best friend's birthday celebration was awesome! Thank you Toro Toro for a very enjoyable dining experience on a very special night for our party of 10. The Bomba dessert is a must try, it's lovely presentation to see and an out of this world taste...!!! read more

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I had a really nice dinner at the bar here earlier in the year. I started out with an encierro, their take on a manhattan which was very nice. I had the hamachi to start and then the pork chop mojo for dinner. The food was great as was the service. read more

Trump's America takes a turn for the worst. Myself and my boyfriend had been excited to try Toro Toro for bottomless brunch for his birthday. We walk up to the host and are told that there is "no room in the restaurant" meanwhile we called earlier and we're told Isabella would keep a table for us. Nevertheless, I shrugged it off and agree to the bar, but my boyfriend, whom is celebrating his birthday today, says he'd rather wait for a table inside to get the full experience. I approach the hostess again and she looks and me and says "You know, let me be honest, we have availability, but you know..." she gestures to herself running her hands up and down her body. Confused, I look at her for a moment, then realize she's telling me "You can't come in because the way you look and what you are wearing" Let me describe what my BF and I were wearing, a tank top and shorts. In Miami? Who would have thought? We wanted to go to jet skiing after and must maximize our time here avoiding changing. On top of that, we only brought a few quality outfits for DINNER, usually when policies of dress code are upheld. After speaking to the GM of Toro Toro, Noemi Herrera, I was shocked that she simply apologized with no resolution, just a shrug of the shoulders. In the restaurant, I saw at least two other people with similar outfits as my boyfriend and I, which makes me believe this is simply a racist, or homophobic gesture towards us. Her face was frozen still, like she couldn't be bothered showering me with empty apologizes and no valid solution. I have worked at some of the most infamous hotels in the world, dress codes aren't a shock to me. But brunch in Miami when it is the mid 70s at 2pm at Intercontinental? I hope people read this, take it seriously and do something about this disgusting brand. We might want to change the name on the hotel out front to Trump Miami. GM of Intercontinental Miami, Robert Hill, you should be ashamed of yourself for the business you run. I hope the world sees the horrible alignment this brand has made to instill discrimination and appearance to control bottom line and associated target market. You can't fool me, I've worked at one of the most famous hotels in the world, I know your game. And it's time you get called out for it. The best part - we ate at Toro Toro a few days prior and sat at the bar because we were told the same thing. Ignored it, but the service and food WAS AMAZING! These people can do it up if they dropped their pretentious bullshit. I'm glad I decided not post a review until I experienced brunch. So you're getting it. Thanks Toro Toro, Robert, and Noemi. I am now sitting in tears, sobbing with my boyfriend because he truly hurt and upset because he felt discriminated against on his birthday, this being the first time he celebrated his birthday due to his upbringing and it's still plague with ignorance, hate, and shallow judgement on our character. Noemi and Robert, I hope you are proud of yourself. I hope you make budget vs your forecast by not allowing certain target markets in your establishment. I hope your owners are proud of your bigotry. I hope you make your covers today are high considering half of the restaurant was empty. I hope you also study a bit about sustainable tourism and cultural equality because you both clearly need a lesson in discrimination and the political climate of today's America. Have a great day. read more

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Awesome happy hour spot! Super convenient if you work in downtown like we do. It's been there forever, but we only recently discovered it. There's parking (pay by phone) right in front which is awesome for the area and its such a cute spot inside the Intercontinental. They have happy hour apps and drinks until 7 (a little later for drinks if you're a local). Their chicharron de camarones is to die for and their chicken chorizo croquetas are so good. Adorable and delicious craft cocktails as well. We went last night and the AGM Richard took AMAZING care of us. Service is great every time we go. Definitely recommend! read more

This is specifically for the bar service. Bartender around happy hour is having a conversation with a friend apparently, FOR 15 minutes, while completely ignoring the rest of the bar, not good. Poured good drinks though. read more

Came for the Miami Spice dinner and well I wasn't too impressed. I had the pork shoulder with rice and the portion was very small. The tuna tartare was delicious, however the dessert was in the shape of a cigar and kind of hard to eat. read more

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Toro Toro always a great experience. Food quality and service are very good. The bar is a nice place. The brunch is also recommended.

The lobby of the hotel in which Toro Toro is situated is stunning. The layout of the restaurant is very open with dim lighting and an exposed grill in the center to view the delicious meats they prepare. The meal starts with their delicious Peruvian bread which has a warm cheesy center and comes with a refreshing salsa. My roommate and I did the Miami Spice menu which did not disappoint. I had the ceviche, the snapper, and the pavlova. All were so amazing, so flavorful, and for a discounted prix fixe menu I was surprised to leave stuffed. The ceviche came with these massive, sweet chips which was a filling surprise. Highly recommend! read more

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We had an amazing night celebrating our anniversary. Service from Yassime was outstanding!!!! Great food great service great atmosphere!!!!!! Highly recommend this place for a special night!! read more

octopus and fried shrimp extremely good! Would like to come back again in next Miami trip. read more

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I first visited Toro Toro about 3 years ago in search of some well handcrafted cocktails and it turned out that I found myself a couple of weeks ago going through their menu to see if they would make it to my list of Miami Spice restaurants to visit this month. The design of the bar caught my attention the first time I went, but this time around I got to fully experience the vibe and ambience of the restaurant itself. Service was impecable; the waitress was absolutely delightful and she made sure we received everything on time and as requested. She even had one of the bartender come to my table so I can explain to her a specific drink I wanted that was off the menu (check out my photos so you can see the beauty she created). Ordering from the Miami Spice was the best decision because you get one fixed price for 3 courses. We agreed to try different plates among ourselves, to make it a tapas style feeling. We started with the Smoked Lamb Tartar that consisted of romanesco, quail egg and lamb belly, and the Cobia Tiradito which had coconut leche de tigre and pineapple pearls. We then moved to the main course, we ordered the Pork Collar that was arroz chaufa which came with a fried egg and salsa negra, and the Smoked Bone-In Short ribs which come on top of a sweet plantain piñón bed and topped with a huancaina sauce. For dessert we had the Royal Sensation, it had an avellana crunch bar, raspberry church, cream and melts. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the rest of their menu! P.S: Toro Toro is located inside the Intercontinental Hotel in Downtown Miami, there is parking with PayByPhone in front of the hotel and they also offer Valet service. read more

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We recently discovered Happy Hour at the InterCon Miami and Toro Toro and have been blown away by the hospitality and service there. In par Rosie is a ray of sunshine - wa smiling and always attentive. Yassine checks on us and our friends regularly to make sure everything is going well. read more

This restaurant is located right inside the intercontinental hotel, if you valet, it'll be there as soon as you walk in. The restaurant welcomes you with a bar, which is very inviting. Dinner area has a darker red, neutral decor for a serious look. We spoke to the manager Richard prior to sitting, he was very welcoming and kind. We were a group of 8 & ordered from the Miami Spice menu. Everything we tasted was delicious. I specifically had the lamb tartar as an appetizer , which is a good portion for tasting. The pork appetizer had more food and almost seemed like an entree, the ceviche was delicious too but had a spicy red jalapeño on It and my drink had just run out. My entree was the roasted cauliflower, beautifully plated & had pickled red onions which paired amazingly. The ribs, i tried were also great. If you need a filling meaty plate, unlike mine... I'd recommend that rack (it's only one fat rib). Lol. Dessert, was a Twinkie looking thing that tasted better than a Twinkie with a cream feeling with a little chocolate sauce, gold and crunchy crumble. Definitely good for the chocolate, sweet eater. I truly enjoyed this menu, they're a steakhouse but provided vegan options and that's rare. Chef Jean deserves a lot of recognition for being so creative with a steakhouse menu. I also want to point out, the service was outstanding. We told Richard & our waiter that we were rushed & needed to attend an event within the hour & they made sure we were out in time, along with Chef Jean making an appearance at our table. Honestly, go there even if it's just for amazing hospitality, great food or drinks. read more

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First time at this restaurant celebrating 2 birthdays into 1. The restaurant being inside a nice hotel looks nice. And the location by the water even nicer. From being greeted by the hostess to being seated, everyone was very friendly and professional. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and was very helpful when it became time to order. Started the meal with a round of cocktail which did not disappoint. Better than expected, is how I would describe them. Party of 5 people, we each had a different cocktail and loved them all. Appetizers included short rib arepas with bone marrow, which I would have preferred les caramelized onions and more actual bone marrow. The short rib was cooked properly. The guacamole was nothing wow in terms of flavor, the chip variety an interesting change, the presentation looked beautiful. The lomo saltado empanadas on a bed of mashed avocado were not my favorite. If you have ever eaten Peruvian lomo saltado, these empanadas lacked the typical lomo saltado smokiness, hint of soy, and crunchy onion that make the dish a Peruvian staple. I would just name them beef empanadas. The grilled octopus was executed to perfection garnished with a fried yuca cake that was very flavorful, this was my most favorite appetizer. We also ordered both the toro toro skewer and the churrasco platter. All meats cooked medium. Excellent cook on the red meat. The 2 giant shrimp that were nicely finished on the grill for a nice grill flavor, were unfortunately over cooked and rubbery. It was a nice touch to have them whole but with the tail already peeled. For sides, the truffle fries were average lacking truffle flavor. The truffle Mac and cheese was outstanding and very flavorful, the truffle did make an appearance here. The broccolini and grilled asparagus were very under seasoned. Lastly for the sides, the fried Brussels sprouts stole the show (aside from the meat of course). Not being a fan of them I decided to try them and I was blown away of the flavor and precise cooking on them. Outstanding. 2 bottles of a nice Californian red blend was the perfect pairing for this meal. Dessert was piña colada rum cake which sounds better than it tasted. The cake was very dry. Also we ordered el Habano which had a really inventive presentation mimicking a cigar on an ashtray. The flan was very small but delicious and very rich. Perfect size. I did not try the little espresso that it comes with. Overall service was outstanding. Water glasses never reached below half full. Wait staff was always attentive to finished plates without being overbearing. On my wait out I briefly met the general manager who was very pleasant and professional. I recommend this restaurant for many situations: cocktails and apps, dinner date, family dinner, professional gathering. And many other. read more

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The waiter - Matej went above and beyond- the chef prepared specifically amazing vegan no sugar masterpiece of veggies. They have this amazing vegan flatbread that while it isnt keto is so so so good. This is definitely a great place to relax and chill and have some amazing eata read more

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Impromptu visit to Toro Toro was a pleasant experience. Loved the Toro Toro Burger with of course THE parmesan truffle fries, lomo empanadas were delish with the guacamole sauce on side. Will return for dinner next time. Server was lovely, ask for Marianna. read more

Amazing experience all around. We showed up before they were open for dinner so we grabbed 2 appetizers and 2 drinks at the bar. Cocktails were out of this world. I also couldn't say enough good things about our appetizers and food for the evening. We tried the Tuna ceviche, pork belly guacamole, 8oz filet, bone marrow/short ribs, and Brussel sprouts. Everything was to die for! I honestly couldn't tell you my favorite thing because it was all so good. Also, I highly recommend you ask for Carlos - he is an exceptional server and took great care of us. We will 100% be back. read more

The restaurant is located in the Intercontinental hotel inside the lobby. There was a band playing next to the bar. The ambiance was amazing though a bit noisy but overall I liked it. Felt like I was outside Miami. The host was friendly and our waiter was nice and prompt. There was Miami menu for 39$ dollars but we decided to go with the regular menu. We got Burrata which was amazing !! The watermelon twist added moisture and freshness to the dish. Main dishes were chipotle miso sea bass and NY strip. I liked the sea bass as it was fresh and tasty. The NY was good but not the best steak I have ever had, it had that crusty texture with smokey taste but still not the best. Dessert was Royal temptation which was ok nothing special. The table next to us had the La Bomba which was presented differently than a simple ice cream dish with chocolate. I will definitely come back. read more

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Excellent food, really good service, very nice place, but it was noisy and the music do not correspond with the a for dinner. read more

Toro Toro - Two Toro Toro grills, for 4 people. You can ask for one for 2 people. - Steakhouses Near Me - Miami, Florida

We avoided this place because it's in a hotel and you know the food and drinks are inflated and not good. Man did we F up. Start here and you won't go anywhere else. Could have better service but got the job done. read more

Delicious food =yes Great atmosphere = yes Awesome service = yes This is the place! They had my favorite... lycheemartini So glad my thanksgiving feast was here....yummy #yummyfood yummy in my tummy Happythanksgiving! read more

If you want to feel Miami fancy this is a good spot to go, they are located in the Intercontinental hotel near the water. They have a beautiful atmosphere and will definitely by a nice dining experience. The food is great here, they are a steakhouse that does have a lot of other good options that I would consider a little different from other steakhouses. They have some creative dishes and they do a great job in their execution. Overall this is a great choice for a great meal. read more

Food and service were great. I particularly loved the sweet corn empanada. Also tried the Cusco chicken and burger

The intercontinental has always been a staple of downtown Miami as i entered tonight, The head bartender Michael was the bomb. Very knowledgeable and very attentive. I would be lucky to have him as my head bartender if i were to own a hotel because he is obviously an asset to the Intercontinental. A very confident well rounded individual. I would also like to mention carrie a server i got the pleasure of meeting there. She was great. read more

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Go for the food, stay for the drinks. Service was also spectacular. Order the grilled octopus & thank me later.

Location: Inside the Intercontinental Hotel in Downtown Miami Price: $$$ Service: From the hostess to the waiting staff the service was great, friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Review: My husband and I came here for his birthday dinner 2 weeks ago, my apologies for the late review it's been crazy, lol. When we arrived we went to valet the car but the hotel was not excepting cars since the garage and valet was full, so we had to park like 2 blocks down and walk to the restaurant. Not pleasant since there's construction happening all around there and we were not dressed in any way for this tread. Do to this inconvenience that is out of the restaurants control we were late 15 minutes to our 9:30 reservation. As soon as we arrived to the restaurant the hostess noticed our frustration and took charge, she apologized for the inconvenience and said no worries on our late arrival, she then took 2 menus and sat us down right away. Once we sat down we ordered 2 Moscow Mules (which were perfectly made), there short rib croquettes, the hubby loves croquettes and he said they were great, I personally thought they were great too and the sauce they come with YUM! For our main dish we did the Churrasco experience, which we upgraded to Wagu beef ! This sizzling platter came on a cutting board with lamb chops, chicken, sausage and Wagu steak, everything was seasoned and cooked to absolute perfection. This experience comes with 2 sides of your choice, we picked the lobster Mac and cheese and the Brussels sprouts. The Mac and cheese was good but not great, a little dry for me but good flavor and I also expected much more lobster. But the Brussels sprouts now this dish was amazing, my hubby doesn't do veggies and Brussels sprouts even less and he was eating majority of it because how amazing they were. Aside from the food aesthetically the restaurant was beautiful, very well designed, intimate and rustic ally beautiful. The entire staff from start to finish was professional and so pleasant, I would definitely recommend this place if your looking for a great steak house and great romantic ambiance. Loved, loved, loved! read more

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The food is amazing. It doesn't hurt that they having one of the most dreamy chefs in the city. The restaurant and lobby bar are great spots to enjoy yourself and meet amazing people from everywhere read more

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This place is amazing. Just had an amazing dinner experience. The food was next level great and the service from Yassine was above and beyond. Will definately be back every time I am in Miami and I am sure they are all great but will be requesting Yassine if he is on. read more

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Food (5 of 5 stars): AMAZING! A great variety of small plates with explosive flavors. Check out my pictures for names of meals, too many to list here. Service (5 of 5 stars): Our waitress Isabel Rondon was wonderful! Extremely helpful and patient with us considering the menu has so many delicious options. Value (5 of 5 stars): The food was divine. My total bill came out to $184.00 including tax and tip. This included four small plates, the Toro Toro w/ two sides, two glasses of wine and two expressos. We were stuffed and brought a doggy bag home with us! Nearby parking may be difficult if there is a show at the AAA or an event at Bayfront. Valet parking is $10.00 for 3 hours if you get it comped by staff. Not a bad deal. Overall I had an amazing experience and the food was outstanding. Great place for an anniversary! ;) read more

I was visiting Miami and needed a spot to snack and wind down the day. In other words get tipsy so I could nap so I could put on my heels for the real night late later. Toro toro was a great fit. Servers were attentive, the prices were good and the drinks were not in the least watered down. Good for me since that's just what needed satisfy-ing at the moment. However, the furniture was uncomfortable the decor- just lacking. Nothing sparkled or stood out. No eye candy either but hey I can't fault them on that. read more

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Just ok. Drinks were fine nothing special. We came for dessert and drinks and there was a little confusion with the dessert so the presentation was kind of off. A drink was also spilled on my boyfriends shoes, waiter was kind about it and helpful but I wasn't super impressed with the overall service and vibes. Located inside in the Intercontinental hotel , gave off very "hotel lobby restaurant vibes" read more

Toro Toro was VERY good. My partner decided to take me to this steakhouse for a pre-birthday dinner. We were visiting from out of town and this place came recommended. My belly is full and I am NOT disappointed. The price points are decent (as you'd expect for Miami) but I was very satisfied and everything we had (we had the shareable dinner) was delicious. My dessert was wonderful too. The staff was super friendly and attentive. Smiles all around. Our waiter, Edgar Gomez was fabulous and kind. Definitely recommend him and this restaurant to anyone. The vibe here is upscale steakhouse but everyone wears casual clothes and the DJ plays great music. Love it! read more

The atmosphere is really cool it's inside of a hotel our waitress was really nice the steak was well cook the drinks were strong so I would recommend to friends and family read more

Worst experience ever. Arrived at 6:30 pm for a 6:45 reservation; anniversary dinner nonetheless. We decided we didn't want to order an appetizer to save room for dessert. What a mistake that was. We ordered a filet and a skirt steak. Waited an hour and still no food. The waitress comes over to tell me that since I ordered well done that's why the food is taking too long, pretty much blaming me for how I wanted my steak cooked. Fifteen minutes later, the manager comes to our table to explain that there was an issue with their ticketing system and the order was never placed. We asked how much longer for our food and he said let me go check... only to disappear and never return to our table. The waitress comes back to tell us how embarrassed she was that she has never had this happen and now changed the story to it was the ticket system (guess it wasn't my steak temperature preference after all). We told her we had been waiting for an hour and a half for our food and that we had an even to attend. She couldn't answer when or even IF we would get our food. Thank goodness we had their pan de bono, because that's all we ate. We ended up leaving. We would absolutely never go back to a place that doesn't take ownership of mistakes, let's their gust wait an hour for their food and moreover tries to blame the guest for ordering their food a certain way instead of owning their mistakes and errors. Management needs to really take a look at how that place is run. Thanks for making our anniversary dinner the worst experience ever! read more

Robert the manager has a first class customer service. Today I called to make reservations for New Years and his attention was warm and welcoming. Super clear on his explanations and his words hyped up the excitement for the party. Thank you so much! read more

Wow wow wow! I'm going to try & keep this review short & sweet. Went on Friday night to try their Miami spice. The menu itself is what drew me to try this one place out of the entire list of places that offered Miami spice. This place is elegant, classy and just downright fun! Entering the outside part of the restaurant, there's a dj playing a cool mix of house music. We sat on the inside part but you can still hear the music and feel as if you were sitting out front. Everything from the service to the drinks and of course the food was outstanding. I'll tell you right off the bat my recommendations for Miami spice (even though it's over, there's always next year) Appetizers: smoked swordfish dip & chicharrones de camarones Entrees: snapper & roast chicken Dessert: la bomba (enough said) I am 100% coming back next year for Miami spice and probably swing by on a regular night just because I think this place is so good! Thank you toro toro for an awesome experience. read more

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Depending on whom you ask, Toro Toro is either a Latin-themed steakhouse or a Hemingwayan bar. The plates are fiery and flashy with an emphasis on carefully sourced ingredients, Pan-American recipes, and modern presentation. Examples include Duck Confit Arepas, Chipotle-Miso glazed Sea Bass, Peruvian-style Grilled Octopus with Fingerling Potato Salad, and rodizio carved from Creekstone Farms' beef. Its drink demeanor stays as cool as the cucumbers sliced for origami-like garnish. It's the type of bar where you'll see a cube of blood orange-jalapeño ice being freed from its mold and demand, "I'll have whatever that's going into." Cocktail enthusiasts enjoy the Latin Manhattan; a whirlwind of Johnnie Walker Black, sherry cask-aged Bushmills Irish whisky, Licor 43, and Diseño Malbec garnished with three Filthy Cherries. For those that can't decide between desserts and digetifs there's the Banana Hammock; a frothy fusion of Ron Zacapa Centenario, RumChata cream liqueur, and banana-infused syrup in a Ghiradelli salted chocolate-rimmed coupe. For purists, the bar program highlight spirits that are largely ignored in domestic cocktail culture like bright Brazilian cachaças, aromatic Colombian aguardientes, smoky Mexican mezcals, and crisp Peruvian piscos. Toro Toro also pulls from the local talent of South Florida distilleries like Miami Club Rum and local beer from Barrel of Monks and M.I.A. Beer Co. Wheter your loyalties lie at the lounge or you're devoted to their dinner menu, Toro Toro has earned its fame for good reason. read more

Porter David and waiter David were super nice, helpful, funny, and a definite asset to the Hotel !!! They both deserve recognition!!!!!

This event was one of the best I have been to. Once I got to Toro Toro, escaping the torrential rain, I located the big red Yelp banner and the party got started. I quickly found one of my favorite yelpies, started to warm up my vocal chords, and before long I was flanked by the Yelp Elite. My world became a beautiful collage of friendly and familiar faces. But before I get sentimental ... I was approached and asked, Would you like a chilcano? Chilcano with pisco? Yes. What? I feel like I am in Lima, Peru. And as soon as I finished that thought, a ceviche comes out. What? Newsflash: Miami is heaven, and we serve Peruvian food. After that introduction to Toro Toro, things were on cruise control. I really enjoyed the cocktails. I am more of a beer guy, and a rum drinker, but with all this hoopla bubbling about cocktails, I have found myself enjoying many (maybe too many) and these were really good, much better than some I've had at various hyped up places. The food was also really good. The ambiance was very chic, very upscale, and the food matched everything perfectly. Of course, I liked the ceviche with scallops, but my favorite sample was the greasiest dish on the menu, the fried empanadas. Can you blame me? Do you smell bacon too? Overall this event was a hit. I met new Yelpers, reacquainted myself with old friends and rekindled the flame with the ones that I had somewhat lost sight of. Plus, if the bond wasn't sealed before, now it is completely established and we can sing "We Are Family" with no reservations, and no clothing. Maybe. Thanks Johnny "be good" T. Your fortune cookie says "Keep doing a good job. Success will follow". Thank you Toro Toro for the hospitality. I also really enjoyed mingling with the staff, which, by the way, was very cool. Happy Hour @ Toro Toro, here I come! read more