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    Santo Placer

    3.6 (72 reviews)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Cocktails
    Michelle P.

    * The cocktail menu is fun picture worthy *customer service was great * The ambiance was fun *great music not too loud *plenty of parking This place is hip, and great for date night or night with the girls. Spacious location, food was tasty with great presentation. The Servers are friendly and customer service was great, must say you the team is under great management! The team works well together helping each other with tables. We will be back.

    Great nachos, Bomb arrachera. Queso fundido with chorizo..... Badass. Definitely worth a try.....
    James V.

    arrachera nachos were amazing. Meat cooked medium and great taste. Chilaquiles were good... Jamaica is good.... Alittle pricey for my pockets but atleast give it a try once..... Food is good.

    Muy ricos los tacos
    Lorena R.

    Los tacos muy ricos!! la muchachas muy amables y el lugar siempre limpio. Las aguas frescas muy ricas

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    Emmett T.

    While in Imperial Beach for another event recently, I made a stop at Santo Placer for a meal before heading back north. I don't know what the previous establishment was, but the standalone building had a large on-site parking lot which is always beneficial. The inside decor was beautiful, highlighted by a faux tree with white flowers in the middle of the dining room. The ambiance was pretty fancy for Mexican cuisine. Brunch was being served during my weekend visit so only half of the menu was available. A Culichi Omelet was what I chose for an entree. The filling was shrimp and mozzarella cheese topped with culichi sauce made up of roasted poblano peppers, jalapeno, and garlic. A green salad and a scoop of Mexican rice came as sides to the dish. The shrimp were concentrated on one side of the omelet with four pieces total. The creamy sauce was the star of the show. Tortillas were also provided but for unknown reasons, the corn variety was complimentary while there was a surcharge if I wanted flour-based wraps. The biggest issue I encountered was the preparation time. The kitchen took at least 20 minutes before the item was brought to my table even though the place was less than half full. The prices were on the high side, however that reflected the more upscale nature of the restaurant. My waitress was very polite and helpful in answering the questions I had about the menu offerings. I gave a 3.5 star rating for my dining experience at Santo Placer.

    Guava margaritas
    Griselda M.

    Since the moment I heard about this place, it automatically went on my list. Santo Placer was really a pleasure, our server was attentive, friendly and helpful with the menu. The food was amazing and well presented, the guava margaritas were a little bit on the sweeter side, still enjoyable.

    Mango drink it just perfect
    Cynthia T.

    `Excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices and really decent food and at affordable prices". I've been to many restaurants, but this one stands out for its incredible food, outstanding service, and cozy atmosphere. The best guava Margarita!!!!

    Margarita dé Sandía
    El Primo B.

    Amazing food very authentic Mexican flavor great presentation and delicious. sandía margarita was very refreshing Will highly recommend this place great experience great atmosphere and ambience.

    Beer
    O J.

    I don't like writing bad reviews because experiences can vary, but I will say I enjoyed my self here and my reviews are purely based on my own experience. I'll keep it short & sweet. Pros: Great service, good drinks, music? Cons: Ridiculous prices, loud music, terrible sewage odor in the restroom area.

    Paula C.

    The overall look and decor of this place is really nice, decorated beautifully with several tv screens playing music around the establishment. Came here on a weekend and it was a little busy. Our service was a little slow but it might have been on account of how busy it was. Ordered the chicharron and guacamole, along with the pancakes, eggs Benedict, and chipotle shrimp. The guacamole was delicious! Tried the pancakes and those were really good. My brother ordered the eggs Benedict and said they were some of the best he's ever eaten. My chipotle shrimp dish was ok. Overall I liked everything about this place and the only negative was that the service was a little slow. They've really made this a nice dining restaurant in the Southbay area compared to the Pizza Hut that used to be here.

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    Nice clean place, birria is very tasty and the service is good. Muy buen lugar para pasar entre amigos

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