This has been on my list for a while and I'm so glad I finally tried it! We ordered the ribeye, birria tacos, queso fundido, tres leches, and two glasses of wine. The ribeye was definitely the best part of the meal! Well-cooked and flavorful, and I love that it comes with a side of tortillas in a tortilla warmer! I've never been to a restaurant that used those so it made it feel even more authentic. Queso fundido was fun to eat since the cheese is so stretchy, but it's not as special as all the reviews made it seem imo haha. Tres leches might be my favorite cake, and theirs is pretty good! The server was also so incredibly sweet and friendly--he really made our experience so enjoyable :) read more

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This place doesn't disappoint and is good every time. Went yesterday and ready to go again today. Even my 3 year old and picky 7 year old eat here. Watch out, the margs sneak up on you! Great service, to boot. read more

Food: I went there for brunch with my friends and all of us ordered Chilaquiles rojo / verde (red/green salsa) recommended by the server. You could not go wrong with that order! You could choose the type of egg/ meat you'd prefer. They also had a cart of baked items which was kinda cute, and tasted great! The drinks (Margarita, hot chocolate) felt average. Ambiance: The restaurant has invested a fair bit in giving the place a rusty yet refreshing vibe with lanterns, plants, candles, and mirrors. Service: The server was friendly, the service quick. The part that sucked was the wait time. The popularity of the place does make it busy. We had to wait for almost 2 hours to be seated! read more

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Excellent food, sometimes I just think about this place! Great service, great atmosphere. However the food is so delicious I would except bad service. It's a small cozy place, totally worth the wait! read more

D' La Santa - 12 oz. Rib Eye so good!! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this place, it passes the vibe check, the food is fantastic and they even have a beautiful tree that you can sit under. What more is there to ask for. If you're looking for Mexican that isn't your run of the mill standard menu then this is the place to be. The chips are served as whole tortillas, the flavors are bold, the portions are plentiful and the drinks are strong. NGL having eaten at many places in Guadalajara this place holds up in authenticity and flavor. I would absolutely feel comfortable bringing my friends from Mexico here. They have been very attentive to my celiac (gluten allergy) and have made sure that my food is prepared safely. My go to order here is the pollo asado and some extra nopales on the side. Come with friends, order food to share, drink and celebrate and enjoy the vibes read more

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I've been told by multiple people that this is the best Mexican food in Seattle. I really enjoyed the dishes that I tried but was most blown away by the Tuetanos (bone marrow). My table also really enjoyed the shared margarita which was suitably strong with a fresh lime flavor. They don't take reservations so be prepared for a wait on busier nights. My group waited ~45 minutes for a table and, once we were seated, the service was quick and friendly. The space felt a little packed when I first walked in, especially given the giant tree in the middle of the restaurant, but the tables are well spaced so you don't feel like you're right next to the next one. I enjoyed the soft lighting and cozy environment. They also have a heated patio that I'm dying to try out next time. Street parking only. Your best bet to find a spot is on the 10th Ave bridge over 520, heading southbound. Or look further into the residential streets. read more

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What a delightful place! The atmosphere is relaxed and perfect for a dinner as a couple or with friends. The menu offers a wide variety of options and all the ones we tried were delicious. The staff was friendly and efficient, making our visit a very pleasant experience. Without a doubt, one of the best restaurants in the city. Qué delicia de lugar! El ambiente es relajado y perfecto para una cena en pareja o con amigos. La carta ofrece una gran variedad de opciones y todas las que probamos fueron deliciosas. El personal fue amable y eficiente, haciendo de nuestra visita una experiencia muy agradable. Sin duda, uno de los mejores restaurantes de la ciudad. read more

D' La Santa - Queso fundido and Cantarito Drink - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Usually I am with a friend when eating out but was alone this time and ordered Carne Asada which was excellent. It came with a large tray of toppings that I don't use so in order to avoid waste I had the cheerful server take it back. Next time I would order the Quesadilla with Carne Asada stuffing, which an expediter who had just gone off duty was having; I had flan for dessert, also excellent and a generous size. I took home half my Carne Asada in a box. Parking could be a challenge (I had walked up from my home a mile away) but I believe a spot could be found within two or three blocks on the residential side streets either side of 10th Avenue. My visit was a Saturday and they were busy when I was there in the 8pm hour; seating includes a balcony above Miller Street. servers got to everybody cheerfully and efficiently. I also had a glass of Merlot; I paid $59.60 including 22 percent tip well deserved. read more

D' La Santa - ornamental "tree" contributes to the pleasant atmosphere - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Que rica y auténtica comida cenamos yo y mi esposo 10/10 El ambiente que ofrecen es muy agradable read more

D' La Santa - Ambiance - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was amazing, but it was very pricey. It was five of us and they added gratitude so we paid $200 for brunch.

Authentic Mexican food, ambiance and a cheese appetizer (funditos?) that stretches to the moon and back: these are all the things that keep my daughter and I coming back. Eating here is an enchanting experience with the beautiful lit tree in the middle of the restaurant. These service is also great. read more

Food is fabulous. Ambiance is lovely. Service is good. Getting a table is challenging.

To start, the presentation of the food was beautiful. The toppings (cilantro, pico de gallo, onions etc) were placed at our table before our food arrived. The chile en nogada-- a stuffed pepper filled with meat, nuts, and fruit-- was unique in flavor. The combination of savory and sweet worked very well. However, my friend's carne asada was disappointing. The meat was thin and unfortunately dry, lacking the tenderness and juiciness expected from such a classic dish. The most significant issue was the service. We were initially told the wait for a table for two would be about 30 minutes, but due to poor, misleading communication and the restaurant's preference to seating larger parties, we ended up waiting 90 minutes to be seated. To add to the frustration, once we were finally seated, it took over 15 minutes for a waiter to even come by and take our order. While the atmosphere and some of the food were enjoyable, the service issues and the inconsistency in the dishes left me feeling like the experience didn't quite meet expectations. read more

Absolutely loved the experience we had at D' La Santa. I got a margarita and my partner got the Jicara. Both were delicious, fresh and didn't taste super strong of alcohol. For appetizers we got the infamous queso fundido which was delightful especially with the salty chorizo added on. The only downside is that the cheese cooled quite quickly so be sure to eat that one right when it comes out. For main dishes we tried the short ribs and carne asada. Both were cooked with yummy charring to add lots of flavor. The short ribs were the "la galbi" style short ribs that I usually see at kbbq but I loved them in this concept as well! All of the dishes come with a big salsa platter which was amazing to pair with any of the meats and tortillas. Would recommend for an authentic and upscale Mexican cuisine! read more

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Best Mexican brunch place in all of Seattle hands down!! Truly authentic none of that Tex-mex! Any time we spend nights in Seattle we always look forward to getting brunch at D'la Santa! Great food, great ambiente(ambiance), and amazing staff! Our waiter was amazing, all of the staff are great. And for these reasons weekends get packed so either get there early or expect to wait a bit but totally worth it! read more

6/5 fantastic restaurant. We stopped by for dinner and we're thoroughly impressed every step of the way. The atmosphere was top notch. Small and cozy with warm and friendly touches throughout. The lit tree sculpture took center stage bringing the feelings from good to great. The food was amazing. We shared the stuffed portabello and a carne asada plate. Everything tasted fantastic and was served with tortillas and a spread of toppings. We enjoyed our meals so much we met with family for their brunch the next day. Service was really the shining star. From being greated to how well our waiter treated us the entire visit we were blown away. Super friendly and homey touch making us feel welcome. read more

D' La Santa - Stuffed Portabello - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If I could give this place six stars I would. My fiancé is Mexican and we have come here four times now each time bringing new immediate and extended family members and friends who have all full heartedly approved. The quality of the meat and nopales is excellent. The quality is also consistent each time we have come back. Tortillas are freshly made and excellent. You will leave full. I highly recommend the D'La Santa Parrillada which is a beautiful platter of various meats (asada, sparerib, pollo, and chorizo), corn, and nopales served with warm tortillas and beans. It is easy to share family style and no one will leave disappointed. We also got the tomahawk which is always impressive and incredibly delicious with perfectly marbled meat. It even comes with a hot stone if you want to cook the meat further for those who may like their meat more well done (blasphemy imo!). We also accidentally ordered an extra nopales dish which we ended up being happy we did! It was topped with the most incredible vegetables and to everyone's surprise was quite delicious. Overall this amount of food easily fed seven people - we all left so full and had left overs for another meal. Service has always been excellent. Ambiance js super cute with a big decorative tree in the middle. Never eaten on the patio but also looks cute. read more

Loved the food and drinks! margaritas were good, we got the margarita in the skull for two to share - very generously sized lol! Service was awesome and they were very attentive to us. read more

D' La Santa - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

HOT DAMN this place is great. The interior design, the good service, the house music all night long and the incredibly delicious food - D'La Santa may be the first Mexican place this Los Angelino has truly enjoyed after relocating to the Pacific Northwest many years ago. Your first impression is likely going to be the line to get in. They don't take reservations and there's not a ton of seating inside so keep that in mind. Regardless, a line outside is usually a pretty good sign so we waited, peered at the tasty sounding items on the menu and were impressed with the fun interior (which has a decorated tree as the centerpiece!) After getting situated things were already looking good. They were playing really fun, uplifting house music the whole time, the patrons seemed to be really enjoying their food and the waiter brought out a tray full of onions, pico de gallo, cilantro and other accompaniments - all very tasty. The food itself was AWESOME. We ordered Carne Asada, Rib Eye Tacos, and the Carne en su Jugo soup. The Carne Asada may be the very first properly prepared Carne Asada I've ever had in Seattle: it was thin sliced, cooked just right and marinated perfectly - I was about ready to cry. The rib eye tacos were bursting with flavor, the meat wasn't overly fatty, and the tortillas were fried just enough to give it a nice blend of equally soft and crunchy texture. The Carne en su Jugo soup was smokey and savory with a generous helping of beef inside. I can't underscore how delicious all three of these items were. The prices here are just right too. You'll spend half here what you will at some competing Mexican steakhouses in the city for about 5X the flavor. It's not even a competition really. You need to make this place a #1 destination if you haven't been yet. read more

D' La Santa - This place is GREAT. Maybe the best Mexican eats in Seattle. - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Vibes 10/10 Definitely a spot to check out either for brunch or dinner read more

D' La Santa - Chilaquiles with carne asada enfrijoladas Chorizo plate - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We wanted to try this restaurant after a day of travel. We called from the airport to see if reservations were required for a party of 5. We were told it was first come first serve. We drive straight from the airport which was a 25 minute drive, when we arrived we were told they would not be seating a party of 5. This was at 7:55 and according tho Yelp, they didn't close until 10. While we were very disappointed, we were able to find a really good Mexican restaurant close by (La Cocina & Cantina- highly recommend) read more

Great food, slower service. Not sure we really got the waygu ribeye instead of the regular ribeye, as it didn't seem any different (besides $20 more per steak). Guacamole was great. We sat really close to other people. We will come back to try other things on the menu. read more

Came here on our last night in Seattle and also celebrated Cinco De Mayo. Our server was attentive and provided suggestions on foods that he has tried and enjoyed. Since it was Cinco De Mayo, I ordered the jicara to try and the drink was really good. My girlfriend said the horchata was good as well. We ended up ordering the birria tacos and the pollo asada. They were both delicious. We shall be back if we are ever in town again. read more

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First time dining here. Service and ambiance were good. My friend and I both agreed the meals we ordered were just okay. Not very flavorful. We'll try a different restaurant next time. read more

Came into this establishment with high expectations given all the positive reviews. Unfortunately left extremely disappointed. The food was decent, service was terrible. We ordered the Tacoarte and Jicara drink, and the toppings that were served for every table that contained onions, pickled onions, pico, cilantro, radishes, beans, and salsa. The assortments of meat were good except for the chicken, which was very dry and lacked flavor. The beans were entirely water as well. We ran out of toppings and tortillas quickly, given there was so much meat. We found out each person gets 4 tortillas each, and were charged $2.50 for additional tortillas. I was under the assumption that this was a traditional Mexican restaurant, so having extra tortillas charged, especially for a "build your own taco" plate was absurd. As for the ambiance, the place is very small and dimly lit. The music was on incredibly loud so everyone was shouting, and I could barely hear my friend, let alone the waiter. Our waiter didn't come check on us and we had to wait about 10 minutes before we could flag down another staff member to refill our toppings and tortillas. Overall, I won't be returning, and I'll find another Mexican restaurant with better food. If you're Mexican, this is pretty disappointing. read more

D' La Santa - Tacocarte - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wanted to try the birria tacos, but they didn't have it. So, the server recommended the chicken tacos, but they were pretty bland. The queso was also okay, the cheese solidified very quickly. The taco with carne asada and chile was also just okay. Overall good atmosphere for dinner, but a little disappointed about the food. read more

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The service was slow. The hostess was rude and the seating was cramped. The ambiance felt cheap and old. The only redeeming thing about this place is the food was good. read more

Been on the hunt for good chilaquiles in the area and found this place! The chilaquiles were so good and the texture of the chips were perfect! I would definitely recommend coming for brunch on the weekends, but keep in mind there will likely be an hour plus wait (worth it). Cocktails were really good as well. Super cute inside and great service! read more

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What an exceptional experience! Beautiful space , The most delicious food (the huarache, the pollo doraditos, and the D'La Santa Parrillada were all stand outs) and amazing hospitality. Our server Evelyn was so attentive and gave great recommendations for food. We will be back! Highly recommend. read more

D' La Santa - Beautiful space - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food wasn't the best and the service was horrible. As much as we wanted to love this place seeing many good reviews on social media pages like insta, and tik tok it was not it. we only got checked up like twice and that was it. and the gratitude was already included which was not aware about. read more

My husband and I found this cute Mexican restaurant during our weekend trip to Seattle. The wait was originally 40-50 minutes, but we were seated in just 7 minutes. Our server was friendly and took our order right away. Our food came out in about 20 minutes, and it was delicious--fresh and with generous portions. We'd definitely recommend checking it out! They also offer Mexican bread for $4 each. We didn't get any because you can find similar bread for just 89¢ elsewhere, but that's just my opinion. read more

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We got a table here in 15 minutes and they were so nice and helpful. The menu looked great and we had snacks right away while we made our decisions. The ribeye Wagyu was mind-blowing. It came on a sizzling hot stone cutting board. Everything was handmade and fabulous. Very highly recommended. Flan and tiramisu were amazing. read more

D' La Santa - Ribeye Wagyu - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The tacos was the best food I've had ever. The waiter was so nice and charismatic. The music is good the decor was perfect. Get the rib tacos now. read more

Best tacos I've had in 3 years the meat melted in my mouth. The waiter was so nice and charismatic. Get the rib tacos now!!! Music was good lighting was good and the decor was perfect. read more

Remind me of home cooking from my mom kitchen , cafe de olla is the best . Service was spectacular.

The food here is divine! The ambience is warm and comfortable, the staff friendly and capable. You will want to return time and again.

Great Mexican food with autentic atmosphere and taste. Sharing platter of Parillada is good for 4 to share. Starter of Guac is a must do. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 read more

D' La Santa - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hosted was rude and not professional at all I was already on the waiting list only one table ahead of me and other people that came after me got seated first then I asked her how much longer she told me just to wait my turn didn't even gave me a time never going back here again read more

It was my me and my girlfriends first time to this restaurant and the service was the absolute worst I have experienced at a restaurant. We were put on a waitlist for an hour, once we were seated not a single waiter came to our table for about 15-20 min with multiple employees passing by not saying a single word to us or asking if anyone has helped us it was the weirdest thing. Once we did eventually get to order our food no one came to periodically check on our table with anything. I understand they were busy that day but I would most likely not go there again. read more

Great spot for a date or group! The tree in the middle of the restaurant is unique. We decided to try the Chile en Nogada because we never had it before and it's an iconic Mexican dish according to the menu. I thought it was delicious, with the cream sauce on top and the mild spice in the meat. The rib eye tacos were also delicious, though on the smaller side so I recommend adding an appetizer! The service was quick and polite. I would consider making a trip back to try more of their menu! read more

D' La Santa - Jicara - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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