Hello! ...Second Yelp reviewer here and they are not even 'officially' open yet!! If this was the 2nd week of their soft opening....WOW!...how can this be improved upon? Our entire dining experience was fabulous. \n\nWhat does Scottsdale, AZ have in common with Dubai and Hong Kong? TORO. \n\nWe are staying at the Fairmont Princess so you can catch the complimentary Mercedes shuttle from the main portico at the hotel...it's only a mile or less to the restaurant. \n\nIt's Asian + South American fusion. And it rocks! Sushi + ceviche? Sashimi and lomo saltado? Why not? \n\nAs we perused the menu, we had a lovely visit from the Rum Princess (love that they have a Rum Princess in lieu of a sommelier) to help us navigate the extensive spirits selection. \n\nRather than narrow our choice down to two mains, we ordered five small plates/apps and ALL were terrific.\n\nAfter ordering, a couple of warm, fabulous, cheesy rustic rolls appeared with a light and bright tomato/onion ...then to find out it is GLUTEN FREE, made with yuca flour - very HAPPY!! \n\nWe tried the hamachi toradito, lamb skewers, angry tuna roll, short rib flatbread and the steak tartare. \n\nNow, if we were forced at gunpoint only to choose three of those again, we'd say that you CANNOT MISS the lamb skewers, steak tartare, and angry tuna roll. \n\nHuh? \n\nYep. A sushi roll, and grilled skewer and a classically french dish...all at the same restaurant and all are standouts. \n\nNah - we'd probably just take the risk of the bullet and order them all again. \n\nThe flatbread with the pulled pork rib meat, manchego cheese, horseradish cream, caramelized onions...yum! The hamachi with sriracha...everything is better with sriracha. \n\nGF? - you are in GREAT shape here. Tons of choices. Vegans, pescatarians, frugans, paleos, carnivores, finicky kids...I think you've found a happy place. There is something here for everyone and that includes foodies alike. \n\nA wonderful Martin Codex albarino topped it all off...absolutely perfect. Here we are, ranting and raving about the food because that is the point of dining out - you do not notice the service because it was spot on and the ambiance (center bar with tv's for those wandering sports fans' eyes) was very complementary. \n\nTIP: Food production was FAST. If ordering multiple small plates, order in waves so that they do not all arrive at once...or let your server know to stagger the order. \n\nGreat job, all you peeps at Toro! Good luck on your grand opening!!
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