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Tapa Toro

Item: Tapa Toro
Author: A.D. Thompson

Cuisine: European, Spanish

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

From the folks who brought you Taverna Opa, another of our I-Drive favorites, comes Tapa Toro, a beautiful addition to the I-Drive 360 complex, where the paella pit beckons, flamenco dancers stomp and sangria â" particularly at happy hour â" makes the music and food even better. Open for lunch and dinner, this lovely venue makes a convenient, tasty complement to "star-gazing" at Madame Tussaud's or a circuit on the adjacent Orlando Eye. Tapas abound, so you need not come famished, though you may find yourself hanging around. Gluten-free and vegetarian options mean diverse groups can enjoy...though the croquetas â" rife with flaky cod or savory ham â" could sway even ardent abstainers.

Address:

8441 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407-226-2929

Hours:

Sun-Thu: 11am-Midnight
Fri-Sat: 11am-2am

Website:

tapatoro.restaurant

EXPERT TIPS BY: A.D. Thompson
Orlando Local Expert

International Drive's Best Restaurants: "Parking at I-Drive 360 is free and attractions are many. You could make a whole day or night of it."

Best for International Drive's Best Restaurants Because: With a menu that's ideal for both light bites and elaborate dinners and regular live entertainment, Tapa Toro makes a diverse, engaging venue.

Lunch Menu
- Sopas
  
  Sopa De Hinojo Con Papa
  
  fennel/potatoes/croutons/fennel espuma/olive oil ($7.00)
  
  Gazpacho Classico
  
  chilled soup; vine ripened tomatoes/cucumber/peppers/barra bread/sherry gelée/olive oil ($6.00)
- Ensaladas
  
  Ensalada De Tomates
  
  summer tomatoes/shallots/shaved fennel/arugula/radish/sherry dressing ($8.00)
  
  Ensalada De Remolacha
  
  roasted beets/candy cane beets/florida orange/grapefruit/goat cheese espuma/lemon dressing ($7.00)
  
  Ensalada De Espinacas
  
  spinach/red onion/almonds/arugula/blue cheese/tomatoes/dried dates/herb dressing ($9.00)
- Tapas Frias
  
  Pan Con Tomate
  
  roasted tomato jam/pan rústico/shallots/parsley/olive oil ($7.00)
  
  Queso
  
  manchego/caña de cabra/queso valdeón/peach jam /smoked marcona almonds/local honey/sundried mojave grapes ($19.00)
  
  Olivos Marinados
  
  spanish olives/orange/fennel/chili/garlic/parsley/olive oil ($7.00)
  
  Embutidos
  
  jamon serrano/lomo/chorizo/pickled mustard seeds/house pickled vegetables/chicken pâté ($19.00)
- Tapas Calientes
  
  Tortilla Española
  
  spanish frittata/potatoes/eggs ($8.00)
  
  Papas Bravas
  
  crispy red potatoes/alioli/spicy tomato sauce ($7.00)
  
  Esparagos a La Parrilla
  
  grilled asparagus/manchego cheese/lemon-oil/sea salt ($8.00)
  
  Popurri De Setas
  
  mushroom medley/roasted garlic/thyme/truffle espuma/olive oil ($11.00)
  
  Albodigas De Res
  
  beef meatballs/smoked tomato sauce ($12.00)
  
  Hamburguesitas
  
  beef sliders/caramelized onion/alioli/fresh tomatoes/brioche bun ($9.00)
- Bocadillos
  
  Albondigas
  
  meatballs/tomato sauce/manchego cheese ($12.00)
  
  Jamon Serrano
  
  jamón/apple puree/goat cheese ($12.00)
  
  Tomate Con Queso
  
  fresh tomatoes/mozzarella/romesco/spinach ($12.00)
  
  Add Soup or Salad
  
  ($4.00)
- Platos
  
  Salmon a La Parrila
  
  grilled scottish salmon/olive-roasted pepper salsa/romesco/spinach/raisins/roasted cauliflower ($23.00)
  
  Fricasé De Pollo
  
  roasted bell evans chicken breast/artichokes/tomato/pearl onion/fingerling potatoes/chicken jus ($19.00)
- Vegetales
  
  Papas De La Casa
  
  house-spiced potatoes ($6.00)
  
  Espinacas Con Gabanzos
  
  sauteed spinach/stewed chickpeas/tomatoes ($7.00)
  
  Maiz Con Hierbas
  
  fresh corn/pickled baby corn/herb butter ($7.00)

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