Toro Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval - Dubai

Name: Toro Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval - Dubai
Address: Al Emreef Street, Grosvenor House Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143176000

Dubai Marina

Restaurant 04 317 6000

Toro Toro is a Latin American restaurant in Dubai Marina known for lively brunches, live entertainment and dishes such as ceviche and grilled steak. It suits diners who want a full evening out, with food, cocktails and a distinctly festive atmosphere rather than a quiet meal.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

1,600 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Brunch Show

The brunch combines Latin dishes with dancers, live drumming and crowd dancing, making it a meal-plus-entertainment outing.

Ceviche Mixto

The ceviche mixto of seabass, prawns and calamari with citrusy leche de tigre is a standout starter.

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What to Eat at Toro Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval - Dubai

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Toro Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval - Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

Tres leches Net +4

“The food was good but my favourite part of the meal was definitely their signature Tres Leches Cake which is a must try- it’s absolutely delicious and if there’s one thing I could have taken home with me in my suitcase back to the UK, it would have been a few slices of this amazing dessert! I’m still dreaming about it now!!”
Cachapas Net +3

“Delicious food. Special mention to the cachapas, which although they are not the authentic recipe, manage to transport your palate to that Venezuelan flavor.”
Guacamole Net +2

“The guacamole was insaneee.”
Passion fruit sorbet Net +2

“For dessert I went for the tres leches cake and passion fruit sorbet. This dessert was the perfect way to end a 3 course meal! The passionfruit sorbet paired perfect with the tres leches cake and once again I'd give the food a 10/10 just like all the other aspects of the restaurant.”

Honorable mentions (27)

Argentinian steak Net +1

“The food was absolutely superb, our favourites being the leche de Tigre ceviche and the Argentinian steak (also the tres leches cake should not be missed.”
Argentinian striploin Net +1

“The Argentinian striploin with truffle fries was everything you want from a meat dish, rich, satisfying, and completely moreish.”
Artichoke salad Net +1

“Artichoke salad is another good selection.”
Beef anticucho Net +1

“I started off with a beef anticucho, the beef was tender, juicy and delicious with the aji giving that extra kick to it.”
Beef turnover Net +1

“Starters of the Beef Turnover and Kale salad were superb and great combo to share.”
Brisket tacos Net +1

“The hot starters kept the momentum going. Freshly made corn empanadas served with aji amarillo, mozzarella and chimichurri were earthy and satisfying, while the brisket tacos with peanut sauce and crispy potato were indulgent and bold.”
Burrata salad Net +1

“We started with cold starters that immediately signalled the kitchen's confidence. A perfectly balanced guacamole, a burrata salad with grilled peach, cascabel, maple syrup dressing, cherry tomatoes and walnuts, and a standout ceviche mixto of seabass, prawns and calamari bathed in a bright, citrusy leche de tigre.”
Butter fish Net +1

“For mains, the butter fish on pumpkin purée with miso and eryngi mushroom tare sauce was sophisticated and deeply flavourful.”
Ceviche Net +1

“Coming back for the ceviche for sureeeee! Although the Service can get a little slow, with the busy weekend.”
Ceviche mixto Net +1

“We started with cold starters that immediately signalled the kitchen's confidence. A perfectly balanced guacamole, a burrata salad with grilled peach, cascabel, maple syrup dressing, cherry tomatoes and walnuts, and a standout ceviche mixto of seabass, prawns and calamari bathed in a bright, citrusy leche de tigre.”
Corn empanadas Net +1

“The hot starters kept the momentum going. Freshly made corn empanadas served with aji amarillo, mozzarella and chimichurri were earthy and satisfying, while the brisket tacos with peanut sauce and crispy potato were indulgent and bold.”
Crispy prawns Net +1

“My husband had Crispy prawns Panko breaded prawns, red chili, melcocha sauce, arugula & mango We love like having tapas so we can have more variety.”
Fish anticucho Net +1

“The highlight of this course for me was the fish anticucho, delicately skewered with hints of orange, simple, refined and utterly delicious.”
Hand-muddled mojitos Net +1

“Between courses, the cocktail programme more than held its own. The hand-muddled mojitos, piña colada mocktails and lemon mint mojitos were refreshing, well-made, and kept the mood exactly where it should be.”
Kale salad Net +1

“Starters of the Beef Turnover and Kale salad were superb and great combo to share.”
Lamb chop Net +1

“Mains of the Lamb Chop and Ribeye were perfectly cooked and full of flavour.”
Leche de tigre ceviche Net +1

“The food was absolutely superb, our favourites being the leche de Tigre ceviche and the Argentinian steak (also the tres leches cake should not be missed.”
Lemon mint mojitos Net +1

“Between courses, the cocktail programme more than held its own. The hand-muddled mojitos, piña colada mocktails and lemon mint mojitos were refreshing, well-made, and kept the mood exactly where it should be.”
Piña colada mocktails Net +1

“Between courses, the cocktail programme more than held its own. The hand-muddled mojitos, piña colada mocktails and lemon mint mojitos were refreshing, well-made, and kept the mood exactly where it should be.”
Pisco sour Net +1

“For drinks I opted for a pisco sour and a Pisco cola. Both made perfectly and was happy to find pisco since it's a Peruvian/Chilean speciality drink which you can't find everywhere.”
Rib-eye steak Net +1

“The rib-eye steak was medium rare as requested, very tender, juicy and probably one of the best steaks I've ever had. Adding extra salt or pepper wasn't needed since it was seasoned perfectly.”
Ribeye Net +1

“Mains of the Lamb Chop and Ribeye were perfectly cooked and full of flavour.”
Soft shell crab tacos Net +1

“Great food. Highly recommend the soft shell crab tacos.”
Tenderloin Net +1

“They have the best tenderloin and of course I love their cachapas”
Tuna ceviche Net +1

“The tuna ceviche is a must try and the anticuchos are a delight.”
Tuna tacos Net +1

“Tuna Tacos has always been my favorite appetizer.”
Trio leche Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Desserts were nice, but not enough ice cream for chocolate dessert and mango sorbet is a weird addition to trio leche.”

Drinks 2

Isla bonita cocktail Net +1

“The Isla Bonita cocktail is delicious, and Nisanka, who worked in the restroom, was incredibly friendly and kind - a big shoutout to her”
Pisco cola Net +1

“For drinks I opted for a pisco sour and a Pisco cola. Both made perfectly and was happy to find pisco since it's a Peruvian/Chilean speciality drink which you can't find everywhere.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Encocado Net −1

“They had another dish (encocado) which the waiter described as soup. I asked if it was more like a curry and he looked at me like he didn't understand and then he said, "it's like a soup..." The dish comes out and it's not soup, it's literally just Thai red curry with a pretty standard generic flavor. No idea why they would claim it's a Colombian soup. I could make that blindfolded. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't even remotely Latino Colombian or fusion. If I wanted basic Thai red curry, I could get it for much less at the mall.”
Octopus Net −1

“My husband got octopus. It was interesting, but he wouldn’t order it again.”
Ravioli Net −1

“Ravioli contents watery, no taste and the same for seafood pasta. Tasteless, no garlic, italian herts or very little seasoning.”
Seafood pasta Net −1

“Ravioli contents watery, no taste and the same for seafood pasta. Tasteless, no garlic, italian herts or very little seasoning.”
Vegetarian special dish Net −1

“For the main I asked for the vegetarian special dish (rice with vegetables) and I again said NOT SPICY as I can’t eat spicy food. The waitress said “it’s not spicy” but when I tried the dish it turned out to be really spicy :(”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book Brunch. Reserve brunch if you want the full entertainment programme; Ramadan brunch was specifically quieter and had no entertainment.

Expect Noise. Choose another venue for a conversation-heavy business lunch or quiet date, as Saturday music can overpower the table.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Emreef Street, Grosvenor House Dubai

Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai

04 317 6000

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Common Concerns

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Loud Music

Live music can be loud enough to make conversation difficult, especially during Saturday brunches.

Slow Service

Busy brunches can slow service, and one Ramadan visit involved waiting to order another drink.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

250 aed

3-course set menu

“With a set menu of 250 aed for 3 courses”

Google review · May 2022

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The Bottom Line

Toro Toro is a Latin American restaurant in Dubai Marina that works best when you want dinner or brunch with a strong social atmosphere. You can order ceviche, empanadas, cachapas, tacos and grilled meats, then stay for cocktails, DJs, dancers or live performances. The Sunset Brunch is the clearest all-round experience, with dishes such as ceviche mixto, corn empanadas, Argentinian striploin and Tres Leches.

Food quality is not completely consistent. Many diners praise the bold flavours, steak and beautifully presented plates, while one recent review found ravioli and seafood pasta bland and under-seasoned. The cachapas have also divided opinion: one diner loved them, while another found them too heavy on cheese and sauce.

The room is stylish, spacious and energetic, and the winter terrace offers Marina-facing outdoor dining. That energy comes with a trade-off: several reviews say the music can make conversation difficult, particularly at Saturday brunch, while a Ramadan visit was quieter but had no entertainment. Service is often attentive, though busy periods can bring delays.

Vegetarian diners have a separate menu, and hotel valet parking is available. Check the bill and ask clearly about spice levels if either matters to your visit.