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    La Santa Bar & Grill

    3.8 (42 reviews)

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    Happy hour specials

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    Guac Guacamole con Arepa and Tostones
    Stephanie K.

    Visited this restaurant for their happy hour and I was disappointed! The food selection on the happy hour menu was very limited but the drinks had a variety. I ordered the sangria and a margarita. Both were nasty !! However the drink happy hour prices are very good which range from $4-9 dollars . 4pm - 7pm I also ordered the guacamole appetizer which was average . Our server and her attentiveness was very good although she barely spoke.. On this particular Friday they had a Dj but the music was too loud . However it was a a Nice vibe and ambiance..

    Angela V.

    Came here for drinks and apps for a date night. It was a fun time. Very instagramable. Can't go with any of the alcoholic beverages. They also have hookah. It does get loud and it can sensory overload when they turn off the lights but fun (at least in my book).

    Desiree F.

    I came to this spot to celebrate my friend's birthday. When I arrived I parked on the street. I walked in and we sat close to the kitchen area. The place is pretty small but it's super cute. We were served by Donna and another young lady and they were super sweet. I ordered sangria and it was tasty. My friends got food and I tasted the chicken and it was very tasty. I didn't care for the tostones because it was hard. As the night went on the DJ came and he was good. We had a good time dancing and vibing. The bill came to about $170 total. All in all we had a good time.

    Maracuya mojito, martini, mango margarita
    Michelle J.

    Cute small somewhat Colombian spot with some outside seating and place may not be great for a larger party. We ordered appetizers, drinks and food which were all just okay. Ordered a margarita that was way too salty but server offered to exchange it and the mojito was much better. The food wasn't amazing for the price and some items were a bit salty. And to be honest I'd probably only go back for happy hour or drinks and because the servers were all really nice.

    This is the sancocho de pollo
    Toah A.

    Staff were very nice! And the food and drinks were AMAZING. Indoor and outdoor seating was cute. Definitely our new go to Colombian restaurant !!!

    Fried red snapper, veggies and yuca!  As you can see the fish was massive!
    Dez H.

    Had a great time! Delicious food and drinks. It's a small spot, but they decorated it nicely and the service was on point. I would definitely visit again!

    Entry way
    Nicole G.

    We dined at their outdoor space for a weeknight dinner. We ordered the whole red snapper and steak dinners. Whole fried Snapper came with small salad and fries. Be sure to get the house hot sauce. Steak came with perfectly cooked plantains. I ordered plantains for my fish and ditched my fries. Staff was very attentive. Manager greeted every guest. (I like this when dining). The inside is small but looks like a Funtime happens in there.

    Passion fruit marg the best!
    Nelle W.

    First time at this spot & I enjoyed myself, drank like 3 passion fruit margs, ordered some fries & enjoyed the music. The waiters were very friendly/attentive checking on me & my friend to make sure we were ok, there wasn't a lot of ppl there but I didn't mind. I'll definitely be back, it was a vibe.

    Carve asada and Pollo a la Plancha
    Chelsea D.

    I came to this restaurant for a nice night out with my girls and this was the first time I ever experienced this restaurant and bar. We were really hoping to have hookah and unfortunately they only serve it on the weekends after 10pm. However their happy hour is the reason for my next return here. Their happy happy menu is small but good options and the drinks were strong and good tasting. Our waiter was very attentive and he made our experience a great one. I wish the restaurant was bigger especially during this pandemic time (it was much smaller then I expected) but it was a nice warm feeling when you walked in. I would highly recommend this place for someone who wants an affordable, fun night out.

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    Gracias por su atento servicio Daniela y un muy bien ambiente la música agradable

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    The service was great. I enjoyed my food I had the whole snapper with rice, red Bess and a side of plantains

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    4 years ago

    amazing empanadas and drinks , the staff is friendly and attentive. I was please with the vibe and the cleanliness of the bar

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    Small. Overpriced food. the waitress was friendly didn't like the atmosphere parking horrible on the weekend

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    Great place for food and energy, very small tho, very tiny dance floor. Music is great !

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    Very rude staff and not helpful at all. Also everybody is crowded together sitting inches apart, ignoring covid regulations

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