Taberna el Botero

Randomly stopped in last night after an evening tour of the city. From the ourside, it looks like a basic pub. The place is compact and the bar was packed. We walked up to the empty restaurant and the waiter decided to talk down to us - not a good first impression. He asked if we had a reservation and I said no and he instructed me to go downstairs to arrange and wait. I respect the process but there is a kinder way to communicate. As soon as we got to the bottom of the stairs we greeted by the kindest young girl that gracefully explained that we could eat tapas at bar & shared the menu and then gave us the option to eat upstairs in the restaurant and shared that menu. We opted for the tapas. We found a spot at the bar and ordered the cheese plate and grilled octopus. Both plates came out with a beautiful presentation and were outstanding. The octopus was insane. Cooked to perfection and the flavors where fantastic!! And to our excitement, the bar had some bourbon options. We ended up having a great night as the bartenders were so kind, friendly, fun and professional. We will be back the next time we are in Toledo!

This place leveled up the whole experiment Toledo . The cocktails were amazing, it’s strong and delicious (bartender made it everything on point !) We tried the tasting croquettes, pork needles taco , pork and the cod confit .. The croquettes were delicious. It’s crispy at the outside and soft in the inside . It taste nothing like what I had before its blast in my mouth . The cod confit paired the curry sauce are well balances and the fish is fresh and well seasoned. The pork in the hot stones .. chef kissssses ! It’s a great dish to pair with bread . The dining experience was amazing and the man who served us was very attentive and patiently explained every dishes we ordered. This restaurant deserved more recognition. Will visit again

Had all the intention to try the tasting menu but alas, a late breakfast killed that thought. Did ala carte instead - 2 starters and a main - and it was one of the best meals during my Spain tour. Food was fusion of sorts, with a tad of asian influence: - The burrata salad was aesthetically pleasing and refreshing. It had little balls of parmesan ice cream, how unique and delicious too! - Charcoal cod could be better if the batter was thinner, but size was quite substantial for a starter and it was quite nice, so all good. - Carcamusa, then meat was very tender and the pork rinds added texture. Overall excellent meal, with attentive service. Highly recommended!

Knowledgeable bartenders & relaxed environment. Food service is later in the day ..check in for hours. Great location ..smack in the middle of Toledo. I had a gin and tonic, it was amazing ..just the right amount of gin (Hendrix); my brother-in-law had a mezcal margarita which he said was amazing. Full bar. Variety of beers and speciality drinks. Highly recommend.

Super delicious food and amazing stuff! Gave us recommendations and were very friendly and professional ❤️ Would definitely visit this place again when we are back in Toledo. Great atmosphere and reasonable prices! Highly recommended

This place is phenomenal. I originally planned on going to la cabala (a michelin guide restaurant in the area) but they were only serving a set menu at a fixed price of 88 euros… thankfully I found this place because the food was exceptional and a good price. I sat at the bar and ordered sangria and a couple of tapas. The pork needle tacos and charcoal cod were some of the best dishes i’ve had in spain. The tacos were juicy and the perfect combination of fresh mint, sweet pineapple and savory pork. The cod was rich, melted in my mouth, and so flavorful it almost felt like a dessert. These two dishes were enough to fill me up and I was shocked by how delicious this food was. I will be thinking about this place for quite some time. i’ve seen a few reviews about service but this was great service compared to other places i’ve visited in europe and honestly good things come to those who wait ;)

I love love love this restaurant. The food is inventive and beautifully prepared. The menu is essentially a contemporary take on Spanish tapas, but that is merely a starting point for the kitchen. The mad genius chefs here have take inspiration from flavors and dishes from all over the world, especially from Asian cuisines. Service was beyond friendly and made me feel so at home. The setting is like a cozy, well-appointed country tavern. I ordered the 45€ set menu, which included: 1) A glass of cava 2) Delicious, savory beetroot bread serves with volcanic black sea salt, virgin olive oil, and spicy olive oil 3) Duck dumpling with mango hoisin, lime aioli, and pico de gallo 4) Smoked Russian Salad Panipuri - this was their fantastically creative and wonderfully delicious take on the Indian panipuri: a thin slice of guanciale (cured pork cheek) draped over a crispy puff pastry filled with a spicy piparras jalapeno cream. The small bite was then topped with micro greens and flowers. I loved this bite! 5) Kimchi corquette filled with red curry butter, topped with a smoked sardine and micro sprouts. The sardine with flambéed tableside. You always get bonus points for bringing out a blowtorch 🔥 6) Cod confit, battered in squid ink and then fried tempura-style. Finished with braised leeks and yellow curry cream aioli 7) Oxtail Lasagna made with wonton pasta, sansho pepper, and bechamel, Topped with kimchi sauce, basil gel, and black olive powder 8) Peruvian saltado pork with yellow chilli mayonnaise and mint, topped with crispy paper made from potato and black truffle. The dish was served in a heavy stone mortar bowl. This course was sooo savory! So many spices and so much flavor! 9) ”Lemon Pie” - A cookie tart containing lemon cream and lemon meringue, topped with popping lemon rice balls (think Pop Rocks candy), and served on a lemon reduction. So fun, so delicious. The perfect light segue into the dessert portion of the menu 10) "Bad Luck” - This dessert is so named because it's presented as an ice cream cone that has sadly fallen upside down on the ground. Hence, bad luck! However, when the waiter cuts into the ice cream, hidden inside is a deconstructed manchego cheese cake with mango fruit. Served with dark chocolate cream. A perfect finish to a magical evening

Ok so let’s be clear. This is one of the finest restaurant in Toledo and there aren’t that many. Staff is very friendly and professional. The location is perfect. And the food incredible. Really. This South American / Japanese / Spanish fusion makes wonders. I am just not giving it five stars because I think overall most of the dishes are too salty. We went there two nights in a row and both nights were so thirsty all night after our meal. It’s a shame because the products are of good quality and their taste deserve to be pushed upfront rather than hidden behind salt. Nevertheless this place is a must in Toledo.