Well done Modern Mexican. Queso has deep mushroom taste. Esquites looks humble but packs flavor. Thick home made tortilla Cafe olla perfect with the tres leche. Dulce de leche in it nice caramel without being cloying read more

Santeria - Sayulita miracle, al pastor - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

The appetizers and dessert were top notch, as was the ambience! I could have eaten the guacamole and vegan chicharrones all evening; queso fundido was bursting with cheesy umami flavor. And the tres leches cake was absolute perfection; since it also included layers of dulce de leche, would we actually call this a Quattro leches cake?? In any case, it was mind blowingly milky and not soggy! Knocked off a star only because I felt like the al pastor and carnitas tacos (while covered in a very delectable thick handmade tortilla) were nothing special in the meat department. Still yummy! But definitely needed lime and salsa to taste like something. read more

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randomly came across this bar as we came to visit the photobooth museum down the street and went in for a drink! we got the margarita flight which had awesome flavors and was perfect for 2 ppl for a slight buzz. we sat at the bar and our bartender was super welcoming and gave us recommendations. we also got the nachos which was such a perfect pair with the margarita flight to snack on. they stuffed it up ! read more

Santeria - BBQ Nachos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First stop in San Francisco, yelped a good happy hour and was not disappointed. Staff was so kind and welcoming, beautiful ambience sitting outside, happy hour was reasonably priced and so so so delicious! read more

Santeria - Esquites, floutas, mango blended margarita with tajin - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

We miss the cauliflower!! Everything else is great though! The baby brunch burrito is my favorite! So satisfying! But the cauliflower was so good. read more

Santeria - We miss the cauliflower so much. - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came for hh and we enjoyed the chicken quesadilla, mango and prickly margs, and guacamole with vegan chiccarones. Staff were friendly and helpful. Loved their repurposed mezcal water bottles. read more

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Santeria in the Castro was excellent. It works well for both larger groups and smaller, more intimate dinners. The guacamole is a must-order for the table. I had the al pastor tacos, and you could tell the tortillas were homemade. They were a bit thicker than I expected , but in a way that really worked and added to the overall experience. I'd definitely go back. read more

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I have gone a few times food is consistent and drinks are always great! Service and ambiance are great one of my go to restaurants in the Castro. read more

All the food was amazing, came back during happy hour and had a pitcher of margaritas and a bunch of the happy hour dishes and those were all good, it never seems to be packed when I show up so I tend to get a lovely booth - both indoor and outdoor seating. the staff is all very nice and attentive, they never miss a beat even while running around helping everyone else. id highly recommend this spot read more

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We have found our go to happy hour spot! Santeria has a pretty chill easy vibe. We arrived and the waiter was very helpful. We had the nachos with carnitas. It was well seasoned, plenty of flavor!! That went along with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream definitely can't forget the red pickled onions. All that yumminess is served on thick crispy corn tortilla chips. The corn esquite did not disappoint. The corn with sour cream, and cheese with a splash of Tajín. The drinks were on point, the margarita was well mixed with balanced flavors, can't go wrong with a beer for me. The one that really got me on the flavor is a shot of "amor" or "love". Amor is really a bartenders choice. He made us a shot mixture of prickly pear juice and tequila with Tajín on the rim of shot. It was so good! And how did the bartender know I love prickly pear drinks.. hahaha Excellent place to hang out with friends. Have drinks, and yummy food. I am really happy we visited Santeria. It was a very pleasant experience! read more

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Lovely and fun spot! The staff are super sweet and the food is delicious. We've tried a bunch of mains and apps and everything has been yum. Drinks are also great and not too sweet. read more

We came for bottomless mimosas and it was a great experience!! The standout feature of this place was the amazing service, so attentive and kind. The food was also delicious and was very generous portions perfect for sharing as a group! Really cool bottomless feature they have includes micheladas and sangria as options! Highly recommend this place read more

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Super delicious tortillas, that Im pretty sure were home made or made from scratch. That was by far the best things about the food. I like most of the dishes a lot. I would say out of 5 dishes 3 were amazing and 2 were lack luster. The verde enchiladas(not pictured) fell flat that was the least favorite and we both agreed on that. The cauliflower was a bit soggy & the flavor was ok but the crispy, crunchy factor was not there. The service was very good, friendly and attentive. The decor was cute too it had some unique touches that I appreciated... the big mural was beautiful, red and bold! It was a unique take on Mexican food that I liked but didn't necessarily love. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by the food. Service was pretty fast, interior was pretty w a variety of seating. Went around 6pm on a Friday with no wait. Everything we got was absolutely delicious, I was very surprised. Will def come back! read more

Santeria - Fish Tacos, Chicken Flautas - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has a great taco Tuesday deal! I think getting two rounds of this will be enough to fill you up. I went with chicken, pork and lamb. Flavour wise, kinda mid. Textures not too great as there is minimal garnish, but their sauce was decent. Had to try out the Baja tacos as they looked great and crispy in the pics, however that never came to fruition, a no crunch shell and a dry inside left for a mid experience all around read more

Finally I eagerly came back to this place since my last Yelp event introduced me to this place when they first opened. Happy Hour nachos and guava margarita! Yum! Thinking about ordering another drink! What do you think? Wow, I forgot to post this, but better late than never. But have been here multiple times for Happy hour. I just love the atmosphere. Eating both outdoor seating or inside restaurant are both good. Love their strong drinks and appetizers are quite tasty. Would I go back, well of course silly this place is always great. Yummy in my tummy ! read more

Santeria - Happy Hour nachos and guava margarita! Yum! Thinking about ordering another drink! What do you think? - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Really impressed with the food and drinks here. We started with the esquites and the queso fundido. Both were great. The esquites had that perfect balance of creamy and a little tangy. The queso fundido was rich, gooey, and packed with flavor. For mains, the quesabirria tacos and al pastor tacos were amazing. The quesabirria was crispy on the outside, juicy and cheesy inside. The al pastor had that perfect mix of sweet, savory, and a little char from the grill. We paired everything with a white sangria and it was so good. Light, fruity, and refreshing. Perfect with the food. read more

friendly but a little bit of a "lax" / slow service. felt like we had to be proactive about bills, water, utensils for the table, etc. food overall was tasty, especially quesabirria tacos! so cheesy and crispy exterior. chips with salsa (trio dip) always a must read more

Santeria - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Friday cocktails and bites before a show. Attentive and friendly staff - delicious Margaritas loved the cheese and shrimp tacos double yummy - just enough food. Would return read more

Finally made it out here for dinner the other weekend and had a good time overall. The vibes were energetic, and the interior was clean and colorful. Service was ok, not the friendliest but quick enough. I was hoping to love Santeria, but I'm giving it 3 stars because the food and the price weren't quite there for me. We ordered drinks and the molcajete to share. I was super excited to find a molcajete in the city. It was huge and filled with proteins, and the tortillas were fresh. Unfortunately though, the salsa was very one note and a little too salty and peppery. I was hoping for some greater depth in flavor. I think it needed a little bit of sweetness to balance the taste. Still, solid date night spot! I'd be down to come again for a couple drinks. read more

Santeria - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I found this to be a wonderful cozy place in the Castro near Mission District. It was convenient to get to from Downtown if ONE had the time to take the train straight up Market Street. I was only there for drinks so could not report on the entrées for the guacamole was quite good and the different chip offerings. I had a Mojito and my companion had a margarita. Both were quite tasty again. I loved the ambience and the service was most accommodating. I would recommend this place. read more

Quiet on a Sunday early evening; I bet they had a hoppin' brunch! After we were seated, we had to wait a few minutes for menus and water while people rushed around setting up for dinner service. We were famished and started ordering immediately. I correctly suspected allll the food was going to come out immediately and asked them to pace the last two plates. Oops, too late. Timing was an issue, food was great though, loved the Mexican Wings, meaty and double fried with lots of garlic and just the right amount of heat. Guacamole de Casa was very good with extra puffy vegan chicharrones (both $13) that were a crunchy and savory surprise. Fish tacos ($16) were delicious and filling with generous pieces of battered mahi mahi. BBQ nachos with tequila and chile de Arbol marinated chicken were inhaled in a new land speed record ($14). Put Santeria on your list if you're in the mood for delicious tacos and outstanding margaritas. read more

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My wife and I stopped by Santeria for a quick dinner before a concert and it was fantastic. Amazing vibe inside, with beautiful art and comfortable seating. For food, we had the guacamole, tacos, and the quesabirria lamb quesadilla. Everything was scrumptious - the guac tasted fresh, all the sauces and dips were flavorful, the meats were tender and juicy... and then we both had cocktails, which were tasty and VERY STRONG! Staff was great as well, and our food came pretty quickly - we even made it to our concert in time to catch some of the opener. We will definitely be back! read more

Came here for happy hour on a Friday to catchup with a friend. First impression entering: love the decor. The decoration, layout, seating really gave the place a nice vibe. I like the tufted seating in particular, gives it a classic feel. We just stuck to the happy hour menu: quesadilla, flautas, nachos, margaritas and beers. For $9 ($5 for beer) it was an incredible valuable. No complaints, everything was tasty. It was pretty empty when we came at 5pm for the happy hour but by the time we left the place seem really packed and a good atmosphere (not a dead restaurant). Overall will definitely come back next time I'm in this area of town. read more

been here for brunch and happy hour! staff is amazing vibes are good, food is decent! read more

Santeria - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super cute spot in the Castro that I recently discovered based on the recommendation of friends- we came here on a Thursday night for dinner and it seemed like there were a lot of reservations, but were able to get a high top table with stools without a wait ~ 630 PM. It seems like they have a great happy hour menu that ends at 6 pm, as well as some taco Tuesday deals! The ambiance was top notch, and this is a great spot for a date! Regarding the food: The fish tacos Quesa Tacos, and the Queso fundido (latter both with mushrooms), were absolutely fire. The guacamole was OK- I would give it a 3.5/5 because it desperately needed salt, and would not order it again. Otherwise this is a great spot for some good food, cute ambiance, excellent service, and it is relatively easy to get a table! Highly recommend, and will be coming back to try their taco Tuesday deals. read more

Santeria - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Lovely place, amazing staff and yummy food. I liked it that the music its not to loud. read more

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This spot has a really great bottomless brunch drink deal, which includes a variety of mimosa and sangria flavors. I also had the chilaquiles with avocado, which were delicious. I added their house hot sauce for a little heat which really completed the flavor. read more

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I came here on a Saturday afternoon with my boyfriend for an early dinner. We were not disappointed! We got the margarita flight and a few of the drinks, which were all AMAZING! For starters, we got the guacamole which is served with what looks like chicharones, it was decent. We ordered the mushroom tacos, fish tacos, lamb birria, and beef birria. My boyfriend loved the lamb birria and fish tacos It's a great spot for good Mexican food. We need to try their brunch at some point. read more

Food delicious, drinks delicious. Staff amazing. Gino was so warm and welcoming. Made me a few of his special Negronis. I will be back.

Santeria is accommodating for a large group. We were able to make a reservation the day of a Sunday brunch and were able to be seated immediately. They had many nice decorations surrounding our seating area along with a chips bar area. We did bottomless drinks and were able to try many unique flavors, which Strawberry and Mango being my favorites and the Michelada tasting more questionable. I tried the Baby Breakfast Burrito and Fish Tacos. The Baby Breakfast Burrito was a good size despite it mentioning "baby," and the Fish Tacos were delicious and flavorful. I'd love to try this place again as a regular meal, without the mimosas. read more

Santeria - Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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They have one of the best micheladas in the city. We love to come here for a Sunday brunch and I usually order the fish tacos and rotate some other shareables as well. My only qualm is service could be better. read more

I was always a fan of this place, but it feels like it either got a new owner or went for cheaper ingredients. The cauliflower is gone from the menu, the salad is Sysco pre-chopped green leaf, and even the enchiladas verdes lack flavor. Yet the surcharges are the same as ever. Come on Santeria, bring back the good stuff! read more

quesa tacos with griddled cheese and handmade masa tortillas were absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. It is the absolute perfect place to enjoy great Mexican food and amazing drinks. read more

Came to Santeria on a Saturday after looking for spots that had waitlists or took reservations. We had a hard time finding parking so we were running late, but staff were understanding when we called ahead. The indoor/outdoor seating options are nice, especially on a sunny day in the city. Our server was very attentive and warm, and we were able to stay and chat for a bit. We ordered the fish tacos and huevos rancheros - both were great. I loved how crispy the fish was, and the ratio of fish to taco was pretty impressive. I still get sticker shock paying 15+ for tacos, but they were really good. Overall, I'd definitely come back to Santeria to try more of their menu, for the service and general ambiance. We had a lovely time. read more

Santeria - Fish tacos and huevos racheros (back) - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good margaritas and guacamole. Very accommodating and fast service. Beef fajitas were excellent - plenty enough for 2 people.

I reserved a table through Yelp, and our table was very nice, at the front bay window. We ordered specialty margarita, vey good. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with tempura cauliflower: I love this accompaniment to the enchiladas: I loathe rice and beans, and this was a pleasant surprise. My daughter ordered tacos, and found one to be very filling. I look forward to returning to Santeria with my husband while visiting our daughter. read more

Santeeia was right off Market Street. Parking was not too hard on Noe Street, a block away. The indoor and outdoor space was cute and the parklet are dog friendly. All the food was pretty and the usual - tad expensive Mexican food. They also had an all you can drink mimosa for $35 and required full table to participate. We didn't get it since not everyone wanted a beverage. We had lemonade, sparkling water and someone got the margarita flight. It was pretty and enough for two people to share. Chips and Salsa were not complimentary, which is diff then other places and cost $3. Service was ok until we wanted to pay. After all the food was dropped off, our server did not return for a long time. So long that we had to give up and go in to ask for the check ourselves. Total came to about $50/person. It's ok overall; will return when convenient. read more

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Came here to say for happy hour and what a fantastic place to get drinks after work or just for fun! My boyfriend got the HH quesadillas and they were to his liking, simple, but full of plenty of cheese and chicken. I opted for nachos, and it was also extremely tasty, full of carnitas. The margaritas were well done and the service was great. The HH menu has so many options so definitely something for everyone here. read more

Santeria - Guava Margarita - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We were able to make a same-day dinner reservation at Santeria for our party of 7. The interior was dimly lit with a cool red bar, large wall murals, and an overall trendy vibe. For drinks, I started with a Tradicional Margarita, which was very well made. They also had a ton of flavors like prickly pear, guava, mango, strawberry, cucumber-basil, etc. and gave the option of salt or tajín on the rim. I ended up also trying the Red Sangria, which was tasty, but the margs were better. For food, my friend and I shared the Chipotle Chicken Puffy Tacos and Steak Quesa Tacos. Both came with two tacos per order, so it was easy to just swap one. While both were delicious, the Steak Quesa Taco was my favorite. I loved the griddled cheese on the tortilla and how flavorful it was. The Puffy Tacos were labelled a "must-try" on the menu, but we couldn't quite figure out what made them "puffy". They were also pretty messy to eat and fell apart after a few bites, but the Chipotle Chicken was tasty. My friends all enjoyed their food as well, including the Carne Asada, Empanadas, and Lamb Birria Quesadilla. For dessert, Santeria only had two options, so we ordered both of them for the table. The Churros came with 5 per order, so they were great for sharing, and we liked the dulce de leche dipping sauce. However, the Tres Leches Trifle was my favorite of the two. The texture of the rum spiced vanilla cake was so soft. Our only real issue with this restaurant came at the end, when we got our bill. Since we were a large party, tip was already included, but our server had added an additional tip. While trying to get this fixed, she ended up adding 4-5 extra items to our bill, that a different table had ordered. After some back and forth, this was resolved. There was also a $25 "Healthy San Francisco Surcharge", and the dinner was on the pricy side in general. Overall, still a good experience - would return! read more

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