Santo Taco was such a great find! The pastor taco was definitely my favorite; so flavorful and crispy, with the perfect balance of savory pork and sweet pineapple. The fish taco was my second favorite and had a really nice flavor as well. The chicken taco was my least favorite. It was a little too bland for my taste but everything else really impressed me. I also loved that they make their tortillas in house; you can really appreciate the freshness! And the prices were great, which is always a bonus. Overall, such a good spot and I'll definitely be back! read more

Santo Taco - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Honestly, this place is good but the service/accuracy of the dish are hit or miss. The servers are nice, it's just they might be a bit too caught up with serving all the tables and dealing with the takeout orders. I'd recommend having some staff allocated to only doing takeout orders during peak hours so there's a clear progression of service that (hopefully) is less overwhelming on the collective staff and kitchen. As for the food itself: The first time I came here, I was blown away. The tacos were amazing and the consomme that came with my birria taco was DELICIOUS. I got birria, Al pastor and the fish taco. Unfortunately, in my group, there were others who also ordered birria tacos but didn't get consomme so sometimes, staff/kitchen miss things. The second time I came, I got the same tacos. Birria and al pastor were delicious. The fish taco however, was not hot at all? It was kind of warm and felt like it was deep fried a lot earlier but just sat under a warming light? Not sure if it's true but it didn't taste fresh based on temperature. Given the last experience, I made sure to request the consomme but they still forgot it when giving me my order. Overall, the tacos are good. They're around $6 per taco. Not cheap but not as expensive as some other places in the city. They taste good when made fresh. read more

I think I just found my new favourite taco spot in Vancouver! Santo Taco is conveniently located in Gastown and features an abundance of different options. I opted for the Lengua, the Mar y Tierra, and the Birria tacos. The lengua was super special, and wasn't tough like I expected - it was braised like a brisket and was so tender. I really loved the steak and the char they got on the meat, and the birria was delicious as well. The only thing was that service was pretty slow, and we had to ask the servers multiple times for more water or the bills. Otherwise, it was a great meal and I will definitely be back. read more

Santo Taco - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tasty lunch at santo taco! Great service from Mariana. Sat down right away at noon. I wanted tacos and she recommended 3. They're super filling! Hot sauces were great as well. Nachos were easily shareable. read more

Santo Taco - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Finally found a legit Mexican spot, Santo Taco, to get our taco fix in. 17 types of tacos along with tortas, quesadillas and burritos. It's next door to Boba Run. Slow service and food takes 30-45 minutes to come out. The two salsas brought to the table are tasty. - Horchata ($5.50) - Home-made corn chips ($2.50) - good - Torta campechana ($17.50) - decent but the bread crumbles. Guacamole was tasty - Tacos ($5.00) - campechanito, trompo, carnitas, chicharron, birria, lengua, el gober, pescadito zarandeado and mar y tierra. Favourites were the beef tongue, marinated white fish and Tijuana style marinated pork. Find their sirloin beef slightly dry and onion pungent (not diced thin enough) read more

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Gonna add another shout out to this excellent place. The flavours are bursting. The guac is so fresh and delicious. The onions, tomatoes and compliments are great. My favourites - the chicharron for me was the standout. All the meats are really good but this one just burst with so much flavour. It is crispy and juicy at the same time. - cane asada is excellent - chicken is very flavourful - everything else is good too! Santo taco is a must visit if you love authentic tacos in Vancouver. read more

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Generous portions, authentic Mexican flavours, this is THE taqueria in Vancouver and there's a reason why it's always so busy, with many Mexican parties as well. Vibrant, with friendly service, they make you feel comfortable and don't rush you to pay your bill once you're done eating--which I appreciate deeply. My favourite I keep going back for is lengua, or beef tongue. The burros are ginormous, and so are the vampiros. Come hungry, leave full and happy! read more

I've looked all over Metro Vancouver for a great Mexican restaurant and feel like I finally found one that isn't just good, but is in fact great, in Santo Taco! I ordered a horchata and a set of 3 quesadillas: -Alambre de pollo -Mar y tierra -De bajas The horchata came in a big cup, so I had plenty to drink. The quesadillas were filling, full of flavour, and authentic! I had recently visited Mexico, and the quesadillas tasted very similar! The service was excellent - we had our orders placed quickly and got our food quickly. The restaurant is large and has plenty of seating, and it's also located in a convenient area for visitors to walk to, whether they are coming from an event at BC Place/Rogers Arena or from Waterfront or Stadium-Chinatown station. read more

Santo Taco - Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My tacos were hella juicy & colorful! Very flavorful and fresh for-sure! the service was a but slow but it was a busy Friday lunch hour. The salsas really packed a great punch & some needed heat. I would return... read more

Santo Taco - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Santo Taco was highly recommended by my sister, and it didn't disappoint! We easily made a reservation online, and even though we arrived a bit early, they seated us immediately. A major highlight was the "3 for $20" quesadilla deal-- great value. I have to spotlight the meat: it was perfectly seasoned and incredibly juicy. There's nothing worse than a dry quesadilla, but that was definitely not the case here. Service was pretty quick, and whenever we needed something, it was easy to get the staff's attention There's a long list of different quesadillas to choose from, and yes, mixing and matching is possible. We tried the carne asada, birria, and carnitas. Everything was so delicious that we ended up ordering a second round of the exact same thing. Drizzle them with salsa verde and fresh lime juice, and you got yourself a perfect meal TBH. As a side note, I loved the ambiance--the deep colors and exposed brick walls was a vibe. No complaints over here. read more

Always amazing service, great tacos that are great portions (especially at happy hour), and usually enough seating whenever I go. My favourite place for Mexican and the best place I've found for tacos! read more

Legit but expensive Mexican place on Hastings, across from the Woodward's building. Parking here is pretty horrendous. Limited metered spots at best. The place is modern and hipster. Nice high ceilings, with the vintage renovated warehouse look. The entire front area is a waiting area, which is honestly a bit strange. Judging by how full the place was, they can definitely use a few more tables there. Staff were friendly and professional. As others have mentioned, there is something special about the tacos here. Not sure if it's the cheese, or the grilled tortillas, but this is definitely some of the tastiest tacos I have had in town. I tried a fish, pork, and beef taco. Everything hit the spot. With that said, the pricing is also one of the highest I have seen around town. Something to keep in mind. My buddy had a burro (burrito) and said it was packed full of goodies and super tasty. It does look like a much better value proposition than the tacos. Just a heads up. Wouldn't mind coming back to try more food, though I'd probably go for the burro next time. Recommended. read more

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It was good and this review based on only ordering 2 veg tacos as went on my meatless Monday. I tried the rajas taco but it was too cheesy as could barely taste the grilled pablano pepper which is why I ordered it. Also tried the mushroom taco. They were good but I added hot sauce to both as both tacos were on the salty side. The critique is it came on the paper yet the tacos were wet so the paper gets wet and I almost ate the paper. My friends enjoyed their vegan burrito, nachos, Burria taco and other pork tacos, but I didn't try any of it so cannot say. read more

Service was surprisingly slow for a Thursday lunch. I enjoyed their nachos and they have a good selection of tacos. Tacos are good but not the best in my opinion. The house made corn tortillas were small and didn't hold the filling, my tacos were dripping all over my hand. I do love that they have agua fresca on the menu. read more

Santo Taco - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I wanted to like Santo Taco, I really did. I was so pumped from the reviews, and the fact that the majority of the occupied tables when we first entered were full on latin diners (I heard Mexico City accents nearby). Sadly, our experience definitely fell short. First, the staff picked up a moist cloth from the floor back onto a counter (to be used again for wiping tables - eww!); then the hot salsas arrived uncapped and dirty, and we noted an ample number of flies (probably attributed to unprotected / uncovered food). I could look past that, but our food was mediocre at best. I ordered a trio of tacos - carne asada, carnitas, and choriqueso (essentially, steak, pulled pork, and chorizo sausage with cheese). I am a slow eater, but my meal arrived probably a good 20 minutes before my companions (a torta). I had to stop eating before my last taco, because it was just ridiculous - and staff couldn't offer an explanation as to why the long wait. Ok - kitchen was slow. And my tacos? I liked that the tortillas were homemade. And the carne asada had whole beans in it, which may be off putting to some diners, but I can accept it. It was a good start... but then it was a landslide from there. My choriqueso (sausage with cheese!) was so dry and burnt, it was crispy! Was it chorichiccharon?? Did I miss something? Where was the cheese??? Not only that, the chorichiccharon almost broke a tooth, it was so charred and crispy. I left half of it on my plate out of dispair and disappointment. Then there was my carnitas taco - which turned out to be al pastor. Pineapple, saucy marinade seasoning. Disappointing, because I wanted comfort-food carnitas! Boyfriend's torta was actually good. But it came so late that we couldn't enjoy a meal together. Santo also doesn't have alcohol, so no tequila to drown your sorrows in either lol Sorry to say, this was a one star experience. Don't waste your precious taco appetite for Santo Taco! read more

Great service. Delicious tacos and cook (with tattoos). Todo bien rico. Los tacos y el cocinero también. read more

Disappointing first experience: My burrito was cold and the lady at the cash told me my pickup order, which was indicated as ready by text, would be ready in ten more minutes. It also took at least 5 minutes waiting to be helped by any staff for my pickup order. I kindly told her about my text notification and was thankfully able to pick it up faster. The beef inside had mostly fat pieces instead of meat, the Mexican rice inside was pretty much white and no orange colour. The sauce and overall flavour was average. Also, WHO PUTS PEAS IN A BURRITO? If you want authentic Mexican food, go elsewhere or California. read more

Santo Taco - Peas don't belong in authentic burritos! - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Service was extremely slow. They didn't offer any help with the menu. Food was over priced. I paid $18 for my meal a d left still hungry.

$5.00 a taco is as good as it's gonna get these days. The tacos are well served with good portions, salsa and apparently hand made tortillas. The meat was a bit salty in both the carne asada and carnitas tacos. The service was good and the restaurant is clean, modern and has a great vibe. read more

Santo Taco - Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Bro you're charging people $3.50 for a tiny spoonful of diced tomatoes and onions. I would seriously consider changing that if I were you. Whose idea was that anyways? read more

Santo Taco - Pico de gallo salsa - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I found a piece of some kind of wood chip in my burrito the food tasted good but I think there shouldn't be a wood chip in there is could be a dangerous if somebody eats that, needs more safety measures and precautions read more

Best Mexican food I've had in a long time. The service is amazing as well. Highly recommend!

Very good food. Reasonable prices. Cool local spot. All the food is authentic and they really try to make it different and special in terms of an experience with the food. Their ingredients are purposeful. read more

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Came to Canada for a day trip. Found some Mexican food on yelp. Was totally blown away! The tacos were so good! Not overly give tacos or too small and they packed the meat and veggies on it. The sauce was spicy too which was great! Sweet staff, they were a bit busy but I could tell because the people loved it! read more

i ordered percheron de trompo and they messed up my order . They did not put any rice or beans and charged me 24$. terrible customer service. food was average. read more

About as good as I've ever had in Vancouver. Had a fish taco and a carnitas. Both excellent. Filling much bigger than the tortilla. read more

Santo Taco - Fish taco and carnitas taco at Taco Santo. - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

They have all of the Mexican food I like I wanted the Santo Taco and Burritos ,and they were good. Our first time here at this authentic place, and i was happy to be here. Great food and nice staff. Can't wait to visit again. read more

100% recommend this place. I came in person not long after it opened. Really nice staff, who took the time to explain the menu. Very generous portions and we loved what we had. Quecadillas El Capi and Quesadillas De Birria were so good that we've ordered them twice as takeout since. Great guacamole too, very generous portion. read more

very bad service, takes a long time for them to serve you and my food had a piece of plastic inside