Achiote Barbecue Salmon

By Richard Temple | Contributor

Hotel restaurants aren’t always “destinations” in their own right. Often they’re more of a place to have a quick snack when you arrive in a strange city tired and hungry. One notable exception is Toro Toro at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Miami as is evidenced by their recent awards.*

33-year-old Executive Chef Eric Do hails from Orange County, California where he was raised by his grandmother who was constantly in the kitchen and served as the inspiration for his love of food and cooking. At Toro Toro, Eric combines classic training with innovative techniques as he conceptualizes new recipes for Toro Toro’s eclectic menu.

Pamplona de Pollo

Rodizio Skewer

The dinner menu ranges from Spicy Korean Pork Ribs to Chipotle Miso Chilean Sea Bass; from Ceviche Nikkei with Ahi Tuna to Uruguayan Grass Fed Filet Mignon off the wood-burning grill. For the fish lover, Achiote Barbecue Salmon is delicious and for the dedicated carnivore 30-Day Dry-Aged Prime Rib-Eye always comes up trumps.

The weekday lunch menu is a steal at $25 and offers a lavish buffet featuring Toro Toro’s signature dishes as well as a rotating Chef’s Selection of salads, ceviche, carved meats, and desserts.

* Recent Toro Toro Awards:
2014 and 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Recipient
2014 Zagat Top 10 Hottest Hotel Restaurants Award
OpenTable 2015 Diner’s Choice Winner
Yelp 2015 Top 50 Places to Eat in Miami for Toro Toro Miami
2015 New Times Readers’ Choice Award for Best Buffet at Toro Toro Miami