El Toro - Home for Steaks & Wines - Restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

Amazing restaurant. The front staff are amazing and greet us perfectly. Chef Jaiden make the best steak, and also pumkin soup with scallop and grill prawn, also squid salad. Everythings make perfect TGIF.

Dinner at El Torro was an absolute delight from start to finish. Every dish was layered with amazing flavours, thoughtful technique, and beautiful balance. The coastal lamb tacos were an unexpected surprise — bold yet delicate, with a play on textures that made every bite exciting and memorable. A true standout that caught us off guard in the best way. The seafood course, featuring langoustine and black cod, was exceptional. Perfectly cooked, incredibly fresh, and so delicate it practically melted in the mouth — elegant and refined without being overworked. And of course, the vintage Galiciana porterhouse was grilled to absolute perfection: beautifully charred on the outside, juicy and tender within, and cooked exactly as it should be. A showstopper main that anchored the meal perfectly. From start to finish, it was a dining experience full of surprises, comfort, and finesse. Definitely will be back very soon. 🍷

Stunning, classy and classic noir vibed dining room with views of the open kitchen. Big, brash sitting booths oozing class. Staff are attentive (but not too much, this is big considering other SE Asian dining experiences), warm and helpful. There is an air of pride which was well received. Food is excellent. We were determined to try the Galician and ended up going for a rib eye - not all cuts were available when we dined but it’s the days before NYE, on a Sunday night, so definitely forgiven. It was delicious, not like other beef I’ve had. A few pieces definitely showed signs of extensive aging, with strong blue cheese funk. Others were more mild but very different from Wagyu or Angus - I would compare it more to a mild lamb flavor. Very good and very interesting. Sides were strong; crispy focaccia entree with a very light pate was delightful. Prices have gone up from what we saw on Google but we walked away with a very reasonable bill for the quality of food and service. I’d get here as quickly as you can before this place blows up and quite possibly, the prices with them. This is a 5-star dining room, really beautiful. Thank you El Toro!

We had an amazing dinner/experience at El Toro. The food was mindfully crafted and tasted incredibly. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Jaiden, Nga and all the staff were beyond friendly and accommodating. We will definitely come back and highly recommend everyone giving this amazing restaurant a try.

Amazing set menu deal, with free pate + foccacia as an appetiser. The owner and staff were wonderful, so welcoming and made us feel comfortable. We had a very small error with a missing side, but we believe this was just a teething problem. Order the basque cheesecake! Will be going again very soon.