🇪🇸 Toro – Boston’s Spanish Star That (Almost) Nailed It! 🥘

After conquering Barcelona Wine Bar and Dalí, I finally checked off Toro—the dark, noisy, elbow-to-elbow tapas spot that delivers solid 7/10 vibes. Here’s the unfiltered breakdown: 🍽️ DISH RANKINGS (Best → Good): 1️⃣ FILETE A LA PLANTXA ($21) Hanger steak + pickled mushrooms – Charred crust, tender inside, tangy shrooms cut the fat. Meat euphoria. 2️⃣ GAMBAS AL AJILLO ($19) Garlic shrimp + lemon-chili sauce – Not your basic butter shrimp. Smoky, citrusy, layered. 3️⃣ PIMIENTOS ($10) Blistered shishitos – Olive oil + flaky salt. Simple? Yes. Addictive? Absolutely. 4️⃣ SETAS Y HUEVO ($19) Mushrooms + egg yolk – Umami bomb (but so salty). Needs bread or sangria STAT. 5️⃣ ASADO DE HUESOS ($23) Melted bone marrow + beef shreds – Rich AF, saved by citrus salad. 6/10. 6️⃣ PATO CON MEMBRILLO ($14) BBQ duck leg – American-style sweet smoke. Skip—this isn’t Spain. ⚠️ REAL TALK: • No free bread (a crime in tapas land). Order bread to balance the salt. • Portions: Left not full (~$60/person). • Vibe: Romantic lighting, but packed like a club. 🏆 Boston Spanish Trio Verdict: 1. Barcelona Wine Bar (best bread 🥖) 2. Toro (best meat 🥩) 3. Dalí (best whimsy 🎪) #BostonEats #SpanishFood #TapasLover #ToroBoston #DateNight #FoodieRankings #SaltyButWorthIt #BostonRestaurants #NoBreadNoPeace