Tapas and Southern Spanish cuisine in a room with dark floorboards, hung with bullfighting posters. Summary via Google
About El Torero
El Torero serves tapas and Southern Spanish cuisine from a dining room decorated with dark floorboards and bullfighting posters. Dishes include seafood paella and gambas pil pil. The restaurant takes bookings and welcomes children and groups.
Portions are noted as generous and pricing affordable. Staff are reported as friendly. Food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. Some diners have reported inconsistency in preparation.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
What's nearby
- Newcastle Castle next door
- UpSide Down Presents next door
- The Vermont Hotel next door
- Newcastle Cathedral next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's authentic Spanish tapas, including seafood paella and gambas pil pil, and appreciate the generous portion sizes. They also highlight the welcoming staff, pleasant atmosphere, and affordable prices.
Some reviews mention the food can be poorly prepared.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1,036 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Newcastle upon Tyne
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.