When MOD closed last summer they promised a new resto in no time. And we all thought the same thing: bull.

Turns out, we were right. The place reopened last night as del Toro (the bull), a Spanish-style, small-plate eatery. Resto superstar Terry Alexander (Mia Francesca’s, Sonotheque, MOD) is still at the helm, this time joined by nightlife baby genius Chris Dexter (Elm Street Liquors, Spoon, Goodbar).

One-name designer Suhail transformed the former Jetson-like space into a lounge/restaurant that marries rustic Spanish style with a sultry, Euro hangout — complete with mosaic tiles, undulating ceilings, rich fabrics, and a none-too-ambiguous nod to bulls and matadors.

Executive chef Andrew Zimmerman is back , freshly inspired from his stint gallivanting across Spain. Del Toro’s menu is divided into traditional cold and hot plates with the requisite modern twist: pumpkin goat cheese croquettas, braised bacon with caramelized endive and smoked sea salt, and patatas bravas (fried potatoes painstakingly presented with spicy tomato sauce and aioli).

Expect to find a stampede (har, har) clamoring to get in to eat, drink, or just hang out.

Sorry, only parties of six or more will be able to score a reservation.

Yeah, we know. That’s a total load of bull.

Del Toro, 1520 North Damen Avenue, at North Avenue (773-252-1500).