Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval
Kanai, Playa del Carmen
Restaurant in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval is a practical dinner pick in Solidaridad when the goal is a polished resort-zone meal with lower planning friction. It is stronger as an easy itinerary anchor than as the trip's headline reservation; compare KI'IS if you want a clearly Mexican $$$ dinner, or SO'OL Beach Club and Kitchen for a more beach-led mood.
About Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval
Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval is a dinner option in Solidaridad, open Tuesday through Sunday evenings with a smart-casual dress code. Plan around the key basics: dinner service runs 6–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday, and the venue is closed on Monday.
The main decision point is expectation-setting. Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval is open for dinner from 6–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Monday. Beyond that schedule and the smart-casual dress code, travelers should confirm any menu, reservation, accessibility, dietary, or group details directly before making firm plans.
Who should put this on the Solidaridad shortlist
Choose it if the group wants a smart-casual dinner in Solidaridad during the Tuesday-to-Sunday evening window. It is a practical candidate when the priority is fitting dinner into a clear schedule rather than making assumptions about format, price, cuisine, or accolades.
Skip it if the meal needs a cuisine brief, published price positioning, or award signal settled in advance. For comparison planning, you can also look at named options such as Che Che, ITZAM, KI'IS, Kitchen at EDITION, and SO'OL Beach Club and Kitchen, while confirming the details that matter for your own itinerary.
How to use it in an itinerary
Think of this as a dinner candidate with a clear evening schedule rather than a fully documented destination meal. Pair it with deeper local planning from the Solidaridad restaurants guide, then compare it with other dining options that match your preferred timing and level of planning.
For a broader trip, keep the dinner plan separate from hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 6–11 PM
- Location
- Paseo Kanai 15, Solidaridad, 77730 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- tororivieramaya.com
- Phone
- +529841224800
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval sits quietly within Kanai, where clean-lined architecture and open-air volumes frame a considered dining room. The restaurant operates at an evening register, favoring a kitchen-forward experience rather than coastal views, which gives service and plates center stage. As a chef-branded, pan‑Latin concept from an international group, Toro reads polished and refined without relying on resort theatrics. The result is an intimate, design-conscious space that feels deliberate and restrained: a purposeful alternative to the louder beachfront palapas found a few kilometres east.
Best For
Toro is best experienced at dinner, when its orientation toward an evening service comes into focus. As a chef-branded destination in the Riviera Maya's upper-bracket dining cluster, it appeals to travelers and local residents seeking elevated, restaurant-first cooking rather than a hotel-anchored setting. The atmosphere suits date nights and special celebrations or business dinners where a quieter, kitchen-forward meal is desired. Its placement in Kanai positions it among other premium options, making it a deliberate choice for those prioritizing food and technique over beachfront spectacle.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated yet inviting ambiance with stunning views and moody lighting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Classic cocktails
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Paseo Kanai 15, Solidaridad, 77730 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 6–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 6–11 PM
- Thursday
- 6–11 PM
- Friday
- 6–11 PM
- Saturday
- 6–11 PM
- Sunday
- 6–11 PM
Location
Paseo Kanai 15, Solidaridad, 77730 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · Directions
Also consider
Where to Book Instead
If Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval is not the right fit, choose KI'IS for a more clearly Mexican $$$ dinner. Choose SO'OL Beach Club and Kitchen when the night should feel more casual and beach-led.
For nearby Solidaridad alternatives, compare Kitchen at EDITION, Che Che, and ITZAM before locking the evening.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval is the easier recommendation for a polished dinner when the group wants a recognizable chef-name setting and a low-risk resort evening. KI'IS is the sharper choice for diners who want a clearly Mexican meal and can accept its $$$ positioning; it gives the decision more definition than Toro if cuisine focus matters.
For atmosphere, SO'OL Beach Club and Kitchen reads more casual and beach-oriented, so use it when the setting matters as much as dinner. Kitchen at EDITION and Che Che sit closer to the same Solidaridad resort-dining lane, which makes them sensible cross-shops if availability or group preference pushes you away from Toro.
ITZAM is the one to compare when the group wants another in-area option without committing to a beach-club format. Toro is the practical middle lane: less specifically Mexican than KI'IS, less beach-led than SO'OL, and easier to slot into a hotel-heavy itinerary than a more agenda-setting dinner.
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Compare Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval | Solidaridad | No published awards | ||
| SO’OL Beach Club and Kitchen | Playa del Carmen | No published awards | ||
| Kitchen at EDITION | Solidaridad | No published awards | ||
| KI'IS | Playa del Carmen | Mexican | $$$ | 2025 Michelin Plate |
| Che Che | Solidaridad | No published awards | ||
| ITZAM | Solidaridad | No published awards |
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How Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval in Solidaridad compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval good for a special occasion?
It may be a fit if your occasion works with a smart-casual dinner in Solidaridad. The schedule is Tuesday through Sunday from 6–11 PM, with Monday closed.
What should a first-timer know about Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval?
Plan for dinner only, since the venue is closed Monday and serves from 6–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday in Solidaridad. The dress code is smart casual.
How far ahead should I book Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval?
If you are planning for a specific evening, especially later in the week, check directly with the venue and use the 6–11 PM Tuesday-to-Sunday service window as your timing baseline.
What are alternatives to Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval?
Other named options to compare include Che Che, ITZAM, KI'IS, Kitchen at EDITION, and SO'OL Beach Club and Kitchen.
Is lunch or dinner better at Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval?
Choose dinner: Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval is open from 6–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Monday.
