A lively, casual Spanish tapas bar in Kensington Market with an excellent wine list, proper patatas bravas, and the kind of energy that makes it feel like a Barcelona side street. The back terrace in summer is outstanding.
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market · Address: 276 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L9 · Hours: Mon–Thu 4PM–10PM | Fri–Sat 4PM–11PM | Sun 4PM–9PM · Price Range: $$ · Phone: (416) 961-7373 · Website: https://toritotapasbar.com · Editorial status: Not yet verified
This is one of the rare Toronto spots where the tapas are both excellent and generously portioned. The wine list is Spanish-heavy and way more fun than you'd expect under $60 a bottle.
Few Toronto tapas bars have been around as long as Torito, and it shows—they get the little things right, from crispy fried squid to strong Spanish sherry pours. The back terrace is one of Kensington’s best hangs in summer, especially if you snag a table at dusk. The crowd is a unique blend of neighbourhood folks, wine nerds, and expats looking for real Spanish flavours.
Torito Tapas Bar has been holding down a colourful corner of Kensington since before the city became obsessed with Spanish food. The menu is straightforward—Spanish standards treated with care, with standouts like their proper patatas bravas and house-pickled anchovies. The room is compact and buzzy, always scattered with regulars, with low-key Catalan touches that make it feel less like a theme restaurant and more like a great neighbourhood spot. In the summer, the leafy backyard patio is a local secret, packed with groups sharing pitchers of sangria late into the evening.
Reservations are recommended for weekends and patio season; walk-ins often get seats on weeknights.
The patatas bravas are legendary—crisp, spicy, and always just right.
Great for groups of 4–6; bigger tables are rare but doable on the patio. Tapas sharing makes it especially group-friendly.
Tapas run $8–$18 per plate; most people spend $35–$60 per person with drinks.
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