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    La Santisima

    4.2 (2.7k reviews)

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Street taco and rice, no garnish.
    Catherine H.

    La Santisima. This is one of the top two places I send people when they ask about good Mexican. When my husband and I first moved in together some 14 years ago, this place was called La Condesa, and it was a quick walk from our house. It was a tiny shop with unbelievable quesadillas and a salsa bar that took up nearly a quarter of the dining area square footage. It changed names, not owners or recipes. It grew in fame, and space, and they added more decor. Then they moved to a bigger, much trendier location, but they've always stayed true to their vibe and their cuisine. Coming here has always felt like going home. Get the chips, the guac, the tacos, the quesas, visit the salsa bar 100 times, try a cocktail or stick to their unique horchata. You truly can't go wrong here. It's remained one of the best Mexican places the valley has to offer, and I hope it stays around for years to come.

    Matthew C.

    Not gonna lie, I had no idea why this place was this hyped up on Reddit. Food was alright, but everything was just crazy style expensive. Honestly, the free chips were the best part of the meal. Maybe there was something else on the menu that everyone else goes crazy for but for me it was just pretty run of the mill. Kudos for the large salsa bar tho, so many different ones to try, that was genuinely pretty cool.

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    Andrew L.

    Fully stoked I finally tried this place on a trip to phoenix. Probably the best fish taco I've ever had. Everything was really great. The art and ambiance were spectacular! And my server was busy but very nice. Total A+

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    Pete M.

    Friends, La Santisima is the SPOT!! Amazing ambiance, great food, great salsa bar. Many different flavors, options, and sauces. The Menu here is huge, see pictures!!!! Jenny our server is amazing and customer focused, making sure everything is perfect. Will definitely return, super impressed!!! Grade: A+++

    Mole Taxco Pink Mole Taco, Baja Sur Shark Taco, Jamaica Rose Shrimp Taco, Arabe Al Pastor Taco
    Tiana E.

    Super cute spot with unique tacos! The decor is really cool too. The guac was amazing, it has cranberries in it which were a surprisingly delicious complement. We had the shark meat taco, the Arabic style taco, a very unique but good shrimp taco with Jamaica salsa, and a mole taco. All were phenomenal!

    Erin D.

    I haven't been to this place in probably 10 years since it was a tiny little restaurant in a strip mall. I loved it then and decided to come for lunch and was pleasantly air at both the new location and the upgraded menu. The ambiance is amazing - between the art and the swing seat at the bar. I love the vibe And the menu has been expanded with a ton of really cool Mexican inspired tacos and food that are really unique. They even have a separate vegan/vegetarian menu. The tacos we ordered were all flavorful and the meat was perfectly cooked. Shark tacos, mole-based tacos, Argentinian beef. So many interesting combinations. And best of all, they still have the amazing salsa bar that I remembered. Lots of good spicy options if you like it hot like I do. And last but not least, service was friendly and efficient. Still love this place, and maybe even more than I used to.

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    Rachel V.

    This place had really good reviews and we wanted an authentic AZ experience. Pluses- definitely the decor. 5 stars! Super cool dia de los muertos motif. The guac was really good and I liked the salsa bar. I didn't like the carne asada taco. It really was disappointing. The shrimp taco was quite tasty. Really liked the beans and rice but the portion was rather small. The menu is really overwhelming and I think if they rewrote it/ basically said these are all the options but you can have them as tacos, burros, etc it would be easier to follow. It's literally the longest menu I've ever seen! Also there was only one waitress so it took kind of a while to get things. Overall positive experience but some things could be better.

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    Chris A.

    Great place, great decor, food is incredible. Service was ok. The menu is frankly overwhelming lol- Never seen so many options! Will be back next year

    Brandon P.

    Found a decent Mexican spot! Great service and a nice atmosphere. The guacamole was flavorful and delicious. It wasn't too much where we could get full too :) The chicken bowl mole was rich and smokey with just the right amount of spice. The asada taco was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. The Mahi Mahi Santisima Special taco was delicious!! The beans and rice were also delicious. The only disappointing things we had was the Margaritas and the salsa bar. The Tamarin lacked any real flavor and they both were pretty weak. The cups were tiny and really couldn't get any salsa.

    Mark S.

    I have eaten here only once so far. I'll definitely be back. This restaurant has some amazingly good food. The black mole tacos are to die for...but I'm getting ahead of myself. The ambience is interesting. I'm not sure how to describe it. I encourage you to check it out yourself. We had great service. Our server was friendly and attentive. I'm not a tequila drinker so I can only say that the list of tequilas they serve is impressive. Back to the food. It was all very tasty. I highly recommend giving La Santisima a visit.

    Alex B.

    I'm not sure if I've just been living under a rock or why I haven't been aware of this place having vegan options!! The location in downtown Glendale is closed so don't drive over there if maps shows it as an option! (Made that mistake and had to drive another 25 min to the correct, new address) The waiter was really kind and let me know the vegan cheese options they had and were reassuring about making it modified. The only thing is that the refried beans are made with chicken broth so if they ask black beans or refried beans after ordering something made vegan, it's because the refried beans are NOT. Staff let me know after already ordering the refried beans which is why I crossed it out in the picture as I can't review that lol. Tons of salsa options, great decor. Will be back!

    Shrimp and mariachi loco tacos.
    Jenn W.

    Love this place. Hadn't been in a minute and the menu has expanded. The motif is great. Our wait staff was perfect with great recommendations. I had two tacos - I always get the shrimp, which is my favorite- and added a new one. Don't skip on the horchata- it's my fave in the valley. Cool joint, great art work. The bar has swings. I mean, what more do you want?

    Cazuela

    This was honestly one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've ever had....ive never and I mean NEVER have not finished a plate at a restaurant. I was served a COLD dish with 3 pieces of chicken, 3 pieces of chili and a BUNCH of beans and rice smothered in a god awful white cream sauce.....definitely won't be coming back. The only good thing about this meal was the agua de horchata....that was pretty good!

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    3 years ago

    A personal favorite. Their chicken mole burrito is fantastic. They also have great horchata and a bountiful salsa bar. Always great.

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    We had seen this place on DDD and were eager to try it. Cool little place. Tacos were really good. The service was excellent.

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    2 years ago

    Best restaurant I have been to in Arizona! Get the black chicken mole quesadilla! You won't regret it!

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    Feed was amazing. Service was super good . Big portions . It's a must . The salads bar it's Soos good

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    Great food and service- the fish tacos are awesome - the atmosphere was great and the horchata was deliciously unique.

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    Ask the Community - La Santisima

    Do you have a vegan menu?

    Yes www.lasantisimagourmet.com

    Is there a happy hour?

    Daily Happy Hour 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Daily) Buy 2 gourmet tacos - get $5 off… 

    Did/do you have an Al pastor taco that has hummus or tzatziki in it, like a cross between a taco and gyro?

    Yes is the árabe

    Are reservations offered?

    Yes

    Tried to go to lunch today since it was listed as open, but it looks like the business is still closed. When will this location open?

    We are planing to open our new location 4117 N 16th st Phoenix az around 3 weeks but you can visit our Glendale location 5932 W Glendale Ave. Glendale, Az thank you!!!

    Is the Phoenix 16th Street location open?!! We have been patiently waiting for months! The Glendale is a bit of a hike for us.

    Yes! And it's super cute.

    I noticed that yelp has this business listed as open. We tried to have dinner there last night and they are definitely closed. Our friend arrived first and was told they are closed for repairs. Does anyone know when they will reopen?

    We are still working on repairs our Glendale location is open ETA 3 weeks apologize any inconvenience . Thank you!!!

    Did they close?

    There is another thread with this question. The owner responded that they are still doing repairs and will be open in a couple of weeks. So, maybe check by end of the month.

    Did they close for good? Drove by the other day and saw it was boarded up- I went not that long ago! I'm so sad !

    Hey we are almost done with the repair s we will be open in 2 weeks thanks for your support our Glendale location is open

    Did this restaurant close down indefinitely?

    I drove by in March and it just looked like it was closed temporarily. Then again first week of April and now it's boarded up! It's a shame, this place had really good food and drinks - but the interior was needing rehab and the service was really… 

    Is the 16th street location open? I went by on 3-28-21 and the building looked closed.

    I just called the Glendale location and they said they plan to open it back up in a month. Hope they have been working on it as the interior was needing some help.

    Are you offering dine in currently?

    Yes

    Hi friends! Are you open for takeout during the stay at home order?

    Yes from 12pm thru 8pm

    What happened to Joel? He no longer works here, we're gonna miss him.

    We missed him but unfortunately he was taking picture of our recipes apparently to share to the competition :(

    Are they open on Thanksgiving?

    Thursday we are closed

    How late is breakfast served?

    12 on weekends

    Is there breakfast now?? Where's the breakfast menu?

    There is breakfast now! At least on weekends, I have not tried during the week. The menu is provided when you get there, its kind of a new thing so I don't think they have it in a digital format yet.

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    1.6 miBiltmore Area
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    Takes reservations
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    My family and I had such a great dining experience at True Food Kitchen!…read more I was initially intrigued by the restaurant because of its menu and co-founder, Dr. Andrew Weil. I was already familiar with Dr. Weil through his work with Origins, and I use his line of skincare products from Origins, so I was excited to try a restaurant inspired by his approach to food and wellness. We were pleasantly surprised by everything we ordered. The food is definitely different from what you might find at a typical restaurant, but in the best possible way. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The Edamame Dumplings were AMAZING! My daughter loves dumplings, and she absolutely adored them. We also tried several entrées, including the Chicken Parmesan and Spicy Panang Curry with different proteins. As someone who loves Panang curry, I thought it was awesome! The atmosphere is casual, comfortable, and inviting. They also have a really cute private dining room enclosed in glass with curtains for additional privacy. It even has a TV, which would be perfect for a meeting or presentation, or for playing a special video during a birthday or other celebration. What made our experience even better was our server, Stormy. She was amazing! You can genuinely tell that she loves her job and believes in the food she serves. She freely shared her personal favorites and recommendations, and nothing felt scripted or forced. You could tell she genuinely meant every recommendation she gave us. Overall, our family really enjoyed the experience. Great food, a fun and unique menu, a relaxed atmosphere, and wonderful service. We will definitely be back!

    It kills me to have to give this spot only 3 stars, but the salmon wasn't fresh or flavorful on my…read morego-to favorite Kale salad. They could have provided a wedge of lime or lemon to help with the issue. However the Mediterranean Bowl on the brunch menu was delicious. Service was very good and as always the restaurant is beautiful. I am concerned that the parking by lot was pretty empty for a Saturday afternoon. Restaurant might want to start offering specials with discounts if they want to keep people coming back.

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    3.9(213 reviews)
    1.5 miBiltmore Area
    $$$
    Fine dining
    Takes reservations

    Service is always great we love nick he is amazing and the food it's delicious highly recommendread more

    I found this restaurant through Arizona Restaurant Week, and what a beautiful establishment!…read more The experience didn't start off on the best note. When we arrived, I felt a little scolded for making our reservation through OpenTable, even though that's the platform Arizona Restaurant Week directed us to when we clicked the reservation link. That left me a little confused as to why OpenTable is listed as an option in the first place. We were also seated right next to the only other two guests in the restaurant, despite there being plenty of empty tables. I understand the seating choice a little more once the restaurant started filling up, but at the time, it made us feel a bit awkward and crowded. Thankfully, the **food was the highlight of the experience--and it was delicious!** I wasn't a huge fan of the crispy rice, but the cucumber salad was SO good. I also ordered the Dragon Roll, which was delicious. We ordered from the Arizona Restaurant Week menu, and choosing the steak made it an especially great value. The menu included an appetizer and dessert as well, so there was a lot of food for the price. Angela took great care of us throughout the meal. I do wish she had been a little more accommodating when our sushi roll presentation accidentally fell, but overall, she was attentive and friendly. There was also a little mix-up with the salmon belly nigiri. We thought it was included in happy hour, but it turns out regular salmon is on the happy hour menu while the salmon belly is not. Honestly, after trying it, I don't think the belly was really worth ordering anyway! There were definitely a few things about the experience that put me off, but now that I know what to expect, I'd approach things differently next time to hopefully have a better experience. **At the end of the day, the food won me over.** I'll definitely be back for happy hour because it looks like they have a really good one!

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    La Santisima - mexican - Updated September 2026

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