Toro Boston

"Small plates such as grilled corn with aioli and cotija cheese are hefty enough to make a meal out of a few, or you can share the regular or vegetarian paella with a group." Full review

"Located in the heart of the South End, Ken Oringer’s Toro specializes in Spanish pinxtos (snacks) and tapas." Full review

"You might have to "fight for a seat" at this no-reservations, "packed-to-the-gills" South End "mob scene" from Ken Oringer (of Clio), but "go, go, go"." Full review

"Superstar chef Ken Oringer delivers dozens of tantalizing tapas for gregarious urban hippies and festive parties."

"Displaying all the brick-and-wood rusticity of its progenitors, it contains an open kitchen turning out Spanish tidbits, authentic in spirit as well as in their ingredients." Full review

"The name is a bilingual pun of the Spanish for “bull” and the Japanese for bluefin tuna belly sashimi – no surprise, given the chef-owner’s love of Spanish tapas and Japanese sushi."

"Ken Oringer's smash take on a tapería is an atmospheric spot." Full review

"A hip and lively tapas bar brimming with sassafras mojitos... and inventive tapas plates such as the octopus ceviche."

"Ken Oringer, of Clio fame, has created a chic little spot where the tapas are intriguing little bites; the paella is excellent; and the vibe is cool."

"Delectable Barcelona-style tapas at your own pace, start with the house special grilled corn, making sure everyone gets a piece." Full review