Best Mexican food in Charleston. Moved from NY, lived here five years, tried a lot of Mexican restaurants in area, this is best I have found, hands down. Food, drinks, atmosphere and service, all amazing. I will make the drive to come here every time I want Mexican, it's that good. read more

Food was not close to expectations. The beans were watered down and overly runny. I had the steak chimichangas and was greatly disappointed as the meat was not an enjoyable consistency and it hit none of the flavors you would expect. Service was good and ambiance was good. Won't be going back! read more

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano - Just walked in and let's see how it goes - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We went to Santi's Restaurante for lunch and they greeted us at the door and seated us. Our server brought us the menus. From the drink menu, we ordered a Spicy Margarita and a Mojito. Meanwhile, our server got the chips and salsa. We were looking at the lunch menu and saw that a lot of the food options either had shredded chicken or different meat that we don't really like. The server bought us our drinks! We enjoyed both of them. They tasted fresh, and it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Plus, the chips and salsa were amazing. The salsa was made fresh, and the chips were hot. read more

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Was in the area for the week, and boy oh boy did this satisfy every craving I could have. Their Queso Dip was absolutely DELICIOUS - with a good kick. Frozen margs were 10/10. And I can never be happier than when a place like this has ACP!! It was absolutely INCREDIBLE. I am so wishing I didn't live on the opposite side of the country, because I'd simply be here every single day. The service was quick, easy and everyone was super kind. We got seated immediately on a Friday evening for Happy Hour! Tons of seating, good views, and the outdoor patio is where it's at! read more

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano - Queso Dip, Margarita, Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I just love Santi's so much. So here is my opportunity to gush about them! The decor is random, silly, and fun and makes the experience even better. We are always able to snag a table and the service is always quick and attentive. The food is delicious and definitely not overpriced. We got a margarita pitcher split between 4 people, and I got two steak tacos all for $20 with tip (with the pitcher split up). And of course we got our free chips and salsa at the beginning. Santi's is definitely worth trying if you haven't already! read more

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I cannot get over how beautiful the patio is! Lots of greeneries and beautiful Mexican decorations. We picked a beautiful day to sit outside to enjoy the food and the breeze. Chips and salsa on the house were tasty. The salsa came with a little spicy. And the chip is perfect crisp. I got the quesadilla dinner special item. It came with 3 small tacos that they made into a quesadilla with bean and rice. It wasn't a big portion, but just enough to fill me up. Service was a bit slow. Wasn't sure who our servers cuz we got a different person everytime. read more

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I've been here for two networking events, two different venues. The first was a move in feature with limited decor. The second was in their co-working space. Very cool. If I lived in the area, this would be work play hang out. Caterer was outstanding. Not sure if that is their regular food service. And one thing not to miss... Drive up to the top of the parking deck and catch the view of midtown & ga tech campus read more

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano - Decor - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Food and drinks were very delicious! I ordered a few appetizers as my meal. The staff were friendly and attentive checking up on our table. The restaurant was full of color and decor. Very cool spot! read more

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Fun Mexican place frequented by the younger crowd. Came here on a busy Friday night. There was a slight wait to get a table, but we were served our food immediately. They have a huge staff that stays very busy! Food is pretty standard Tex-mex, but everything we had was quite tasty. I particularly enjoyed the Al pastor taco and quesadilla. This is not a Michelin restaurant, but if you go in knowing what to expect, I think you'll have a good time :) Prices are very reasonable! We left feeling full and only spent $20 for 2 people. read more

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We went to a late lunch about 3pm. The staff could not be more helpful leading to quick seating and beverages. The ambiance of the Savanah highway one is very festive and appealing. Both inside and outdoor seatings. The complimentary salsa and chips were very good. The salsa very flavorful. We both selected the taco dinner. Comprised of three tacos, refried beans and rice. We had the choice of meat and we picked the pastor (pork). First the rice, based on experience was tasteless. The beans, though favorable, I thought were a little runny. My wife complained her tacos were quit salty. After having mine I agreed. We were hoping for better as friends fairly raved about this restaurant. Maybe between primary meals rushes, we didn't get the best results? We will try the other on Meeting Street downtown for further evaluation. read more

It was the perfect day to sit outside and Santi's has this amazing jungle feel to their outdoor patio with the sun peeking through the trees and the nice breeze was so nice. They had a pretty extensive menu and a lot of options so I was feeling torn. They offered authentic Mexican tacos which I love (American style was an option too) Our servers were two very nice ladies and were very attentive despite how busy they were. I was happy to find out they had Caipirinha's! My friend nachos were a huge, I got the enchiladas verde which was good and the star dish was the camarones a la diablo. If you love shrimp, garlic and spice. You HAVE to get this dish. It was seriously addicting and you got this delicious homemade guacamole that they put back inside a half shell which I thought was so cool. I am literally only eating that from now on when I come here. It was a great time with friends and food! read more

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Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend! Prices are phenomenal. Mamas soup was perfect for a cold rainy day.

love this place. Food was cheap and drinks were great. Fast service. Cool interior with lots of decorations.

New to the area and tried this location as it looks so cute from the outside and have been seeing their other locations in the area. We sat outside on the lit up, uber decorative patio. But honestly, that's all the place had going for it. The waiters were fairly disinterested, and it took a long time to place our order and get the bill. The waiters staff was hard to find. The food was just ok. Not anything I'd want to try twice. But the final kicker was when I went to 1 of the 2 available bathrooms, and it didn't even have a toilet seat. For a place that must have spent a lot of time, money and thought into decorating, they could have gotten a toilet seat at the Restore two blocks away. read more

Clearly don't care for people. Would rather you drive home drunk than leave your car overnight in their giant empty parking lot. Really disappointing and silly. Good to know I never need to come back here again. read more

The chips here are so good!! We polished off probably 3 baskets of them. The inside is really cute, lots of seating, but mostly for smaller groups, I wouldn't recommend a party larger than 6 for this location. All of the food is pretty cheap and comes out fast, I did struggle to get my water refilled by the waiter, but wasn't really busy to warrant that. read more

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I wasn't very impressed with Santi's. The service was rushed even though the restaurant was empty and the food was just not good. The beans and rice were not flavorful and that disappointed me, because that's what I look forward to when I go to a Mexican restaurant. The burrito was ok and the flautas were also just ok. The steak was good. read more

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The Fresh Tortilla Chips and Salsa are probably the Best I've ever found! I especially love the Eggs ranchero, the steak burrito with a chili Relleno on the side! read more

Love the whimsical interior! Good spot to catch up with friends. Portions are generous. The dinner combo was a bit salty for me but I enjoyed the rice and beans. Complimentary chips and salsa were yummy where the salsa had a nice kick to it! read more

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The food was delicious. The place was packed with people but it was lunch time. We've ate here many times and it is always busy,

As a first time visitor to Charleston, Santi's was recommended for Mexican food. Was happy that I went there, as the food was delicious. Service was haphazard, as there were at least four different servers over the course of my meal. The chips and salsa were fresh and delicious. I had the beef taco salad, which was tasty and plentiful. Overall, recommend Santi's if you're looking for good Mexican food. read more

This place a wonderful experience, it feels like you stepped into Mexico. It is with pictures, statues, trinkets, and greenery. The customer service is absolutely wonderful. The servers are there for you before you can even ask. The food arrived with a nice temperature and fresh ingredients. It was seasoned perfectly. Also, there was no long for my heart delicious . read more

I'm not usually that guy who leaves bad reviews, because 1) what's the point? and 2) maybe I just had a bad experience but others really enjoy it. Outside of the service and outdoors area, I can't really think of anything I liked about Santis. The margs were syrupy sweet with the frozen ones seeming to be void of alcohol. The food was...well, not great. It's not good, I'm sorry. Everything had this taste as if it had been sitting under a heat lamp for an hour. I may be wrong, but it just wasn't for me. If you enjoy it, great! It just wasn't for me, what can I say. I still encourage people to try this place out for themselves, like I always do. I'm just one idiot, so don't take my word for it, but I probably won't go back. read more

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We walked up and there was no clear signage that it was sit wherever, the service was pretty slow with not that many people in the restaurant. the food was good and the ambience was nice read more

Amazing food we are on the outdoor patio good service served fast and hot. Music was a bit loud kinda hard to hold a conversation but still a great time read more

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano - Chariso Quesadilla Dinner is what I ordered it was delicious very tasty served hot on the outdoor patio! - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Shocked we were able to get a table on a Friday night! This place is SO CUTE. I love the decor and lights all over both the indoors and outdoors! It's a very laidback spot, the customer service was great, and my food was great too. It's hard to find Mexican spots that are more on the authentic side than Americanized side here in Charleston, so I'm excited to have found another spot! read more

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano - Enchiladas en salsa verde - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

My first time at this place. I've been wanting to go based on how packed the parking lot is and it looks like a party. I went on a Friday afternoon at 3pm. One hour before happy hour (story of my life). There were very few people there. You seat yourself outside. The patio has been decorated like a tropical rainforest. It's unlike anything I've been to so far in Charleston. I was served chips and salsa immediately and asked what I wanted to drink. I ordered a mango margarita. I'm always on a quest for carne asada fries. They almost have them. They have skirt steak w fries. I had them put the steak on the fries and cover w cheese. Delish!! The meal came w beans and rice and 2 flour and 2 corn tortillas. Everything from the food to the service to the ambiance was on point. Highly recommend. Especially since I am posting on Cinco de Mayo. It's going to be an epic party there today. read more

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I ordered the queso fundido, which is usually a cheese sauce with beef, served with chips and salsa. However, at this restaurant, they melted grated cheese, added beef, and served it with taco shells instead. It wasn't a dip, and honestly, it didn't taste very good. I haven't tried anything else but I was very surprised the dip wasn't a dip. read more

First time dining here and I instantly felt like I was sitting in an enchanted garden. Santi's green decor was very appealing to me. We sat inside since the patio was packed, but it was such a beautiful space. The place was packed and the workers were moving non-stop. They had a certain rhythm and flow about them that just worked. Our waiter was nice and greeted us with a smile. He made recommendations to us since it was our first visit. The drinks were oh so GOOD! I had the frozen strawberry margarita and my friend had the lime on the rocks. I was a little disappointed that they didn't serve black beans, but settled for refried. I had the deep Fried Chimichanga and my guest had the Steak Ranchero. It took no time to prepare our order and everything was delicious. I will say that the beans did not look appealing but they were good. Cool vibe, great drinks, and good eats is a win in my book. Would dine here again. read more

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I love a good authentic Mexican restaurant. The food here was so good. I love the decorations and all the lights around. My only issue was an adjacent table had a cat on the table. To each his own but I'd hate to be the party to sit at that table after them. read more

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano - Chicken Enchiladas Verdes - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The atmosphere outside is great! Decorations and the covered pergola. Very cute and perfect for October! Loved the fun-nature everyone had with skeletons literally crawling up the walls... The food was decent but we didn't get what we ordered and they weren't very attentive to our requests; including not refilling water glasses. A good rule of thumb for attentive and good service is how long your water glass sits untouched/refilled. The chips, salsa and queso were great, so if you're there for drinks and a snack, this is perfect! The mojito was quite refreshing to boot. However, the fact that several in our party had dietary restrictions and this was told, noted and not adhered to was a little unsettling. I had tried the one down the street from where I grew up and that was about a 4 star, so I figured the OF that everyone raves about would have been at least that or better. I'm willing to give them another try on the atmosphere and location alone when meeting up with friends from different parts of town. read more

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I ordered a simple plate of beef tacos, yellow rice and refried beans. Every bite was delicious! Every bite! There's something great about their house made corn taco shells. Incredible!!! read more

Not quite as good this time. Girl behind bar was struggling a bit. But still a great no frills true Mex option right in my hood.

Our waiter was not that friendly, never came back to ask if we wanted more napkins or chips. The margarita had zero tequila in it and was all mix. We had to pay for another shot just to be able to tolerate it and we were overcharged for that. The enchiladas mole were the worst I've ever had. I dknow. It tasted like somebody had opened up a pack of Swiss Miss and put it on top of cheese enchiladas which weren't very good to begin with. The sauce was overloaded with sugar and just disgusting. I will never go back. read more

Stopped in for bite after the show. We shared the tostado dinner and each of us had a taco. My first time here. Food, service and staff were pretty decent. Now that I've had their food I will visit the one just down the street. It was very crowded and loud. It was raining and at night so I couldn't see what the parking situation was like. The do have handicapped parking up front. Sorry no pictures no camera ! read more

Margaritas are on point!!! My dinner was delicious and the place is super cool we will be returning customers everytime we come to town.

The food was quite bland and overpriced. This place may benefit from a food inspection for sanitation purposes, along with some guidance on seasoning. read more

Still a no from me. I tried it again and of course the staff are all very friendly and extremely hard working. But my burrito came out with no green sauce (which was supposed to be included) and no sour cream on the side. The inside was a bit dry overall, more cheese could have been helpful. Overall, I still stick with Mex1 on Sullivan's. read more

Wholly MACKERAL.....The wet burrito was amazing! I decided that I needed a quick lunch and since this place was close to work, I figured that it would be solid. I called and spoke to a very cordial young lady on the phone who received my order and stated that it would be about 15 minutes. On arrival, you would have thought that they were giving something away for free at the amount of people who were attempting to locate a parking lot. Once I found a spot (an in the way spot at that), I quickly went inside to retrieve my burrito. Once inside I could see that seating was minimal but crammed packed! I shimmied and shaked my way to the cashier who gave me my burrito with a smile, and I was able to pay. Once in my vehicle, I couldn't wait, so I opened the container to see a true gut buster! As I enjoyed the delicious mixture of flavorful ingredients, I had to remind myself that I needed to return to work. Once consumed, I found myself under the spell of the "ITIS" and spent the rest of the day trying to outrun it. At the end of the day, the food was ample and satisfying....but will definitely put you to sleep! read more

Santi's is a Charleston staple and I couldn't believe I hadn't been yet!! Okay first of all, now I know why all the College of Charleston kids pregame here! One margarita and I was SET! Great margarita and it lasted me a long dinner. I got 3 steak Mexican tacos and was FULL! To be fair I ate my weight in chips and queso, but the tacos were still the perfect amount. I left full, fat and happy!! Overall staff was super cute and friendly! Loved their energy. I did feel like it was a bit more expensive than a typical Mexican restaurant, but I have to say the quality is better than most! Will definitely be back!! read more

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