AltaToro
Latin American restaurant · Atlanta
33 Peachtree Pl NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Highlights
Latin fusion with tapas, paella, fire dancers, and live music
Latin fusion with tapas, paella, fire dancers, and live music
"Skillets of seafood paella, colorful ceviches, and salsa dancing aren’t the only things served at AltaToro in Midtown these days. The high-energy tapas restaurant now offers weekend brunch, starting at 11 a.m. Look for dishes like churro chicken and waffles, mezcal-cured salmon tostadas, and the Toro breakfast burrito stuffed with pork sausage, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, eggs, and mole negro avocado crema fresca." - Henna Bakshi
"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
"This Midtown tapas spot has a four-course prix fixe menu (no details on the food yet), starting at $90 per person. Wear your dancing shoes for the after party, when a DJ spins until 2am." - juli horsford, jacinta howard
"AltaToro in Midtown is serving a Thanksgiving buffet featuring a turkey and prime rib carving station, pollo relleno, stuffing, arepas, ceviche, empanadas, croquetas, chorizo, and flan, among a variety of other dishes. $65 per person. $20 for children 12 and under. Reservations required." - Eater Staff
"AltaToro is mentioned as a favorite new restaurant by multiple readers." - Beth McKibben
