Alta Toro’s food is fine—but the show is what you’re here for - Review - Atlanta - The Infatuation
"At Alta Toro, someone will end up walking by and lighting part of their body on fire. The fire dancers are easily the coolest thing about this place, which serves perfectly fine Latin food in an environment that’s trying very hard to give you an experience. So much so that your server might point out the 20-foot-tall “Tree of Life” in the middle of the room—a metal sculpture made from scrap materials, meant to symbolize growth and the importance of building something big from nothing ... or something like that. Ponder that while you sip your fruity mezcal cocktail. video credit: Starr Rivers Skip the tacos and go for the paella—the vegetable version is loaded with charred vegetables, soft rice, and a punchy salsa verde. Come with coworkers you don’t want to talk to very much, or a bachelorette party that just needs something loud with cocktails and a storyline. Pause Unmute Food Rundown Peruvian Ceviche The marinade lacks the citrusy brightness that makes ceviche pop. It’s fine, but there are better ways to start your meal here. Crispy Chicken Tacos The chicken is crispy but could use more seasoning, and the corn tortillas taste more like a placeholder than a part of the dish. They’re fine, but they won’t be the dish you’ll be talking about afterward. Salmon La Plancha The salmon is nicely seared and tender, but it’s the sides—garlic whipped potatoes, broccolini, and a bright salsa criolla—that make the dish feel complete. A solid choice if you want something classic with a little edge. Vegetable Paella This is a hearty, satisfying plate loaded with charred vegetables, soft rice, and a punchy salsa verde that brings it all together. It’s huge, shareable, one of the more flavorful mains." - Jacinta Howard
