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    4.3 (898 reviews)

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    Gaucho style empanadas - Beef and cheese empanadas with chipotle aioli
    John R.

    A wonderful first time experience here. Sitting outside it felt like you were still in the restaurant and not on a sidewalk. Since this place seems to be somewhat tucked in from others -- meaning, you are probably never going to drive by it, this is yet another bonus. Service was perfect and though tapas isn't new to me, a quick refresher on how they do it is always welcome. Across the board everything at the table was great -- the Spicy Shrimp Bisque - shrimp, cream, tomato paste, cayenne pepper was tasty, spicy, but not too much so. The "Greek" - iceberg, kalamatas, feta, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini's, lemon caper vinaigrette was a nice take on a salad well visited elsewhere. The Trio - traditional hummus, roasted red pepper hummus, black olive tapenade, pita bread was very filling. The Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche - spicy citrus juice, avocado, mango, red onion, cilantro was great. The Roman Meatballs - angel hair pasta, marinara were very light on the marinara part, but I still enjoyed them. As much as I like what I was able to sample on this first visit I would probably not repeat anything on my next one simply to venture deeper into the menu before settling on anything I would come to repeat.

    Chicken Skewers:
 olive oil, lemon zest, rosemary, lemon-tarragon sauce
    Taylor T.

    Santiago's Bodega is one of those restaurants I always take people from out-of-town if I want to impress my foodie friends! It's an amazing place to share tapas so that everyone gets a little bit of everything. My favorite bites the the Beef Carpaccio (add more truffle oil!), Puff Pastry, and Croquettas! Their flavor combinations are thoughtfully created and executed. The interior is so chic and funky - such a fun vibe! The staff is super friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this spot to showcase one of Orlando's hidden gems.

    The art in here is amazing
    Christina V.

    Brunch with the girls was everything! Unlimited sangria and mimosas -- yes please! My fave was the white sangria, but we tried them all (for research purposes, of course ). The unlimited crab legs were a total win, and the shrimp & grits were absolute fire. The steak cooked to order was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. And let's talk about the croissant French toast with apricot butter -- OMG... so good we ordered three (shh ). The artwork inside is gorgeous, and the whole place just has great energy. Our server, Chris, was on point the entire time -- no empty glasses, no empty plates, just good vibes all around. Highly recommend for your next girls' brunch or celebratory weekend -- this spot delivers on food, fun, and flavor! can't wait to try them for dinner!

    Spicy Shrimp Bisque
    Sheena M.

    Ended up at Santiago's Bodega when my husband and I were looking for somewhere with a nice patio to enjoy the cooler weather. Their patio is nice if you're looking to dine outside- inside is also great, lots of artwork on the walls. The shrimp bisque was amazing, I highly recommend it! The service was good, our server was friendly and food came out pretty quickly.

    Shot
    Madison L.

    We came in for happy hour and had another great experience. We got a pitcher of red sangria, which was very tasty. I love that they offer a mocktail version so everyone is included. We also got one of the martinis made as a shot, which was really fun. Service was great and we got seated immediately. I loved all the food we tried. The standouts were the arancini, beef carpaccio, and flatbread. The beef carpaccio was my absolute favorite item. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and easy to share. We love the vibe here and it's one of my favorite chill happy hours.

    Irina D.

    This is a very cute and sophisticated place. Ambiance in the middle of the day is relaxing and welcoming. Our waiter Chirs was a delight, he was super happy and considerate when it comes to food sensitivities, they have developed gluten free menu. Food was delicious, my favorite is the Lamb chops, so tender and devine, meat melted while eating it. Their hummus was also delicious, served with pita bread and cucumbers for our gluten free friend. Their dates are little less interesting but still delicious, there is much room for improvement in presentation and plate planning but delicious. Overall all food was good, however for the price range and type of food i believe it need a better plating and presentation. Their deserts are delicious as well, we had bread pudding and crepes. I don't know that i would go out of my way to go back, but it is a decent place to take your coworkers to. P.S. My ratings are based on whether I believe I could make a better or healthier version at home. If food/drinks/service impress me, I'll be happy to come back. If not the stars reflect that.

    Chris A.

    So I actually came here late last year and reserved one of their rooms for a retirement party I threw for my assistant. She was moving onto the next phase in her life, and we sent her off with a bang with coworkers past and present. It wasn't anything crazy. Maybe 25 people. The lead up to reserving the room was a crazy hassle. Different people telling me different things, people wanting pre-orders of food or something, people wanting a giant one-check system, just crazy stuff. But luckily, when we got there, the server took over and let us split up the checks and just free order. I forget her name, but she was my hero, and I made sure to tip her 200%. Thank you, whatever your name was, you magnificent person you. But anyway, now onto the review. Ambiance was good. It was built into a strip mall, and the inside was vaguely Spanish décor. No issues with that. The back room we were in was cozy and right next to the kitchen. And the food. Oh my goodness, the food. The menu is pretty small, but that's good. Do a few things perfectly rather than many things mediocrely. We ordered a ton of stuff, and even sampled more stuff from the others we were with. I couldn't possibly list everything out, so I'll just list some highlights. Patatas Bravas (fried potatoes, olives, capers, tomatoes, parmesan, chipotle aioli). A twist from the classic form I've seen it in before, but still very unctuous and zingy. The texture and nuttiness from the parmesan was interesting and lovely. There was a special that night that was a bao bun. Very quaint and fun at a place like Santiago's, and the bao was very soft and the Nashville hot chicken inside was fried to a crispy perfection. Dates (goat cheese filled, prosciutto wrapped). Just lovely. You Must order these. Probably the best single bite in the whole restaurant. Beef Short Ribs (cherry-hoisin glazed, orange-miso slaw). Wowww. Best singular dish of the evening for me. Very tender and deep with hoisin flavor, with the orangey slaw cutting through it with a pop of acid. Very well constructed. I ate two of them. Overall, after experience the brunch menu at the other Santiago's, I was very excited to see their dinner offerings, and I was not disappointed. Between the amazing food and the amazing service, I think it was best case scenario for a retirement party, and I am very thankful. Thanks, Santiago!

    Beef Short Ribs
    Thao T.

    The atmosphere and interior and exterior is basically it for us! There is definitely a good vibe and the service was ok. We also got a bottle of wine because it was half off Wednesday. Everything was ok. Nothing stood out. 26-27$ for half rack of lamb which end up being 2 pieces split between us was a bit pricey for our taste. Over all, it was ok dinner. Good vibe, worth at least one try!

    Brittany N.

    Pros: Ambiance is great. Very warm and cozy. Vaguely Spanish. We had a whole room to ourselves that we rented, so it was very intimate and nice. Service was great! We had one server take care of our party of about 20. Not sure if that was her choice or not, but she did a great job and we made sure we tipped well. Food was amazing. Small plates are my favorite, because you can order a lot and not get stuffed. You can also share with the people next to you. It's communal and nice. Cons: Some of the meatier orders are a little pricey. Don't get me wrong, they're still worth it, because of the quantity and quality, but it did price some of us out of those options. Dealing with the room rental people was a little bit of a pain, but it all worked out in the end. Tips: Get the bacon wrapped dates for the love of God. The patatas bravas you can skip. Get anything with lamb. Yum.

    Dates Shrimp and Chorizo Croquettas Chicken Skewers Patatas Bravas
    Angelina E.

    The best tapas in Orlando! The red sangria was delicious and all of the food is great to share with friends. I highly recommend ordering a bunch of tapas and splitting with friends. Our server was very sweet and funny and recommended some items off of the menu. The ambiance of the restaurant was dim lit and cozy.

    Chicken empanadas
    Allison B.

    If you're looking for a great food and drink happy hour in Orlando, Santiago's is your spot. I love that they have a rotating selection of $7 happy hour tapas plates as well as half-priced drink offerings every day of the week! On my latest visit we ordered the chicken empanadas, mushroom truffle flatbread, and chickpea stew from the happy hour menu, as well as the chicken skewers from their hot tapas. Their empanadas, flatbread, and chicken skewers were all wonderful, but the stew missed the mark. The concept was great, but it was really too salty to eat. The beauty of a tapas reastaurant is that one dish doesn't make or break a meal, but I do feel like every time I visit there's just one plate that misses the mark. Overall, however, I think Santiago's is definitely worth the visit. The service, ambiance, and inventive food options absolutely make this a restaurant worth trying for yourself.

    Prime rib
    Corrina Q.

    A bottomless bachelorette brunch with mimosas and sangrias included sounded like a great idea, and it was exactly that! I came with a group of 8 to enjoy the $48 all-inclusive brunch (2 hour limit), and we definitely got our moneys worth. I love when unlimited food offerings don't penalize/charge you for unfinished food. I had about 4-5 sangrias, and they were decently strong. The brunch tapas come out as they are being prepared. My only complaints were some foods took MUCH longer than others (i.e. we ordered some pastries as one of our first foods items and it came out as our very last food item like an hour and a half later.. but there was a steady flow of food throughout our brunch) and that I thought the brunch foods were going to be more of a Hispanic variety since it's a tapas place. My fav brunch dishes were the prime rib and the candied bacon (not pictured because I devoured it). Overall, great experience! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with various large canvases on the walls. It was definitely a vibe :)

    Shrimp and grits
    Ashley O.

    The outdoor seating leaves a bit to be desired. It's nice outside but it's never fun sitting next to a bunch of cars and a chain smoker. I wish we sat inside because it is very cute inside. The food was really good. We loved every dish except the one I most looked forward to, which was a special anyway. The shrimp and grits had amazing underlying flavor but the salt was so overpowering that I couldn't touch it. Shrimp was also a bit overcooked but those grits were phenomenal. The stuffed dates were also super tiny - they could have used some more stuffing and possibly more meat to hold them together after the extra stuffing. Ultimately a bit too sweet since they were barely stuffed due to being so tiny. Our server was nice but really not that attentive. We went on a Friday night and it wasn't that busy, but he was pretty sparse in his visits. Overall we really enjoyed the food and sangria, but some pieces could be improved. I also met the most amazing chameleon while we are and wish he would have come home with us.

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    Absolutely love this atmosphere, the drinks are amazing and the small plates are perfect when you want to try the whole menu!

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    I love going here for brunch and going with friends. The food here is so good and the ambience outside is peaceful

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    Food is mediocre, service is poor, and ambience is lacking. I certainly wouldn't recommend.

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    I went here for a birthday brunch and it was my first time but the ambiance was great and the service was really good. Easy to park.

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    Best tapas! Love their food and ambiance. There isn't a better late night choice than this.

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    Can you host a private event here?

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    Do they still offer a happy hour menu?

    Yes -- it's from 4pm to 6pm. It's half off beer and wines, and a selection of appetizers for $5

    Are there vegan options?

    A few items such as the lentil soup, select salads, puffed pastry, bruschetta, and a few vegetable dishes more vegetarian than vegan.

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