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Restaurants in Cherry Creek

Toro

4.4
832 Google reviews

One of 26 restaurants we've tracked near Cherry Creek.

Things to Know

Toro is an elegant Latin-inspired restaurant in downtown Denver known for beautifully presented small plates and well-crafted cocktails, located in the heart of the city.

Reviewers consistently praise the relaxed yet attentive service, quality ingredients, and effortless dining experience that feels neither rushed nor forced.

  • ✓Fast-paced service that's attentive without being intrusive
  • ✓Small plates designed for sharing with refined presentation
  • ✓Clean, lively atmosphere without excessive noise
  • ✓Staff members like Steven are knowledgeable and personable
  • ⚠Lomo saltado preparation doesn't align with traditional Peruvian preparation (lacks potatoes, excessive fried toppings, risotto-style rice rather than stir-fried)

How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.

Hours

Monday: 6:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 – 10:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • —corn empanadas
  • —skirt steak
  • —scorpion roll
  • —pisco sour

Things To Do Nearby

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Andrew Farmer

3 months ago

Came here in Denver with clients of mine who split time between here and 30A and this was their go to recommendation. Glad I listened. Toro is a great spot right in the heart of downtown Denver. The space is clean and lively without being loud. Food came out fast and everything we ordered was really solid. The small plates were easy to share and the cocktails were well made without being complicated. Nothing felt rushed and nothing felt forced. Service was relaxed and attentive and the whole experience just felt easy. If you are staying anywhere near downtown and want a dependable dinner spot with good energy this one is worth stopping into.

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MI Dulce Tentacion

4 months ago

Thank you Jonathan!!!!!! I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was elegant and welcoming. The service was attentive without being intrusive, and every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. You can tell that everything is made with care and high-quality ingredients. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I’ve had highly recommend this wonderful restaurant!!!!

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Francesca Vargas Schebesta

4 months ago

This is not a lomo saltado. Please change the name of it. Peruvian traditional dish Lomo Saltado is not even close to what you offer. Flavor was ok. Too much fried stuff on top of the meat. And the rice was more like a risotto. No potatoes, so definitely not a lomo saltado. Paid $45 for this and I was not happy with it. Desserts were ok. I ordered a pisco sour. It was good.

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ileana roel

4 months ago

Dining here was such a wonderful experience!! Steven is an insanely good server and knows the menu extremely well, his dessert of choice was super yummy too. I got the chicken and my boyfriend got a ribeye- both cooked wonderfully and great portion sizes!!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toro worth it in Cherry Creek?

Reviewers consistently praise the relaxed yet attentive service, quality ingredients, and effortless dining experience that feels neither rushed nor forced. Known for: elegant latin cuisine in downtown denver.

What should I order at Toro?

Popular choices at Toro include corn empanadas, skirt steak, scorpion roll, pisco sour.

What do visitors love about Toro?

Fast-paced service that's attentive without being intrusive Small plates designed for sharing with refined presentation Clean, lively atmosphere without excessive noise Staff members like Steven are knowledgeable and personable

Is there anything to know before visiting Toro?

Lomo saltado preparation doesn't align with traditional Peruvian preparation (lacks potatoes, excessive fried toppings, risotto-style rice rather than stir-fried)

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