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    Taco Santana

    3.8 (178 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Xiomara C.

    I ordered for delivery because of course Covid :( I read the reviews and got excited to try a New Mexican Restaurant and you all know by now I'm not biased with Mexican food. I can honestly say I'm extremely disappointed. I had an elote that was like a mini corn with no type of chili, and this time I wanted chili. Secondly my steak tostada was bland. Extremely bland steak and so hard to chew. My steak tacos were also hard to eat and very little steak inside. I honestly feel like this could've been so much better but it wasn't therefore I give 2 stars. It was extremely bland food, all of it including the corn. I will not order here again.

    Shrimp tacos and chicken tacos
    Trichelle S.

    If you want consistent authentic Mexican food this is your place. It's literally a hole in the wall in Williamsburg but the food is amazing. It's tiny and there's no space to really dine with a group but if you're looking for cheap eats for good amount of food, I highly recommend.

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    Masiel G.

    Good price. I knocked off a star because the taste was there! But I wish they sticked to authentic Mexican food. Tacos with lettuce and tomato was unexpected and I would have preferred cilantro and onions. The cemita was delicious, highly recommend and the tortilla and meat was so good and fresh! Will try more soon!!

    Hari K.

    Super unassuming but damn, this place is delicious! I got this place for takeout because the interior wasn't super inviting haha. I start with the taco, which was solid - I probably wouldn't get it again, but it felt refreshing with the lettuce + pico. The queso tostada was just the star of the show - a hunking chunk of avocado with oozy cheese made every bite special. The tostada started to fall apart a bit, but I made sure to have every last bite. It is quite cheap (~$4 per item) and service was quick. I will be back!

    35 minutes past the beginning of the delivery window and still no food
    Melissa J.

    Really bummed about my experience today. Had a craving for fish tacos and nachos (yep both) - read good reviews and the delivery time was reasonable (30-40 minute wait), so I went for it. 3 fish tacos + cheese nachos. Final cost well over $30 by the time $5.99 delivery fee, tax and tip added. Sadly the delivery window came and went. I called the restaurant and spoke with a very pleasant girl. She was kind and explained that the delivery was not done by the restaurant itself but by Seamless/Grub Hub and she has no control over the timing. Annoying. I was understanding but explained at this point the order was more than 20 minutes late. She told me she'd tell the owner and that there's nothing she could do. She recommended I call Seamless to complain. I waited another 15 minutes and the food came. It was 25-35 minutes past the estimated time window and was totally soggy. I threw most of the nachos away as they felt like they'd been run under water. I ate the tacos with a knife and fork but couldn't pick them up because they too had soaked through the shell. Definitely not satisfying the craving! Not really sure where the responsibility lies here - either with Seamless or with the restaurant but it was a waste of $35 and a waste of an hour+ time.

    On seamless it says cheese quesadilla, only sent tortillas.
    Jordan T.

    Customer service: I ordered through seamless and they forgot the actual quesadilla, I called and they said the quesadilla is $5 and because it says flour tortilla that is what they gave me. Of course the order didn't come with a receipt saying what the order actually tells them to do. ‍

    Glenn H.

    OUTSTANDING food, service and prices. Nondescript hole-in-wall storefront. The Real Thing.

    Aniel G.

    We Order Take out, Just a few minutes ago and we Order 2 tortas de milanesa de pollo. NEVER AGAIN! One TINY SLICE OF MILANESA DE POLLO!!! Won't be going back. $ 15 Dollar This not worth it!, SE LA MAMARON!!! #CheapIngridients #CheapAssembling #RipOff

    C C.

    It was nice and hot. It didn't have too much meat, which I prefer. I will return and try the Vegetarian burrito.

    Chorizo tostada
    Denise S.

    After reading the great reviews on Yelp, I was determined to check this place out. Great Mexican food is hard to find in Toronto, so Taco Santana looked promising! Be warned, however, that their stated hours of 11AM-10PM Monday-Saturday are pretty loose. I.e. if it's not busy, they will just close early. Went by twice only to be disappointed that they were closed. If you're making a special trip to come here, call first. When I finally did make it, I was not disappointed! Came by to pick up lunch. The place is tiny with no AC or fan, so it was super hot but the staff didn't seem to mind. That little girl in the photo was not there, but there was a young boy who helped translate our order and questions, as the rest of the staff speak little English. They have tacos, nachos, tostadas, etc. My DC and I shared: - Taco Santana with pork -- quite big and comes with fresh avocado. Delicious! - Tinga Taco with chicken and veggies -- 2 smaller tacos, no avocado. Very fresh and flavourful. - Chorizo tostada - my favourite!! Fresh shredded cheese on top and nice spicy sausage. - They give you 2 kinds of hot sauce - red and green. Both are really good, although the latter is way spicier. Total came to $8. Great value. I wish we had something like this in Toronto...! Will definitely be back next time I am in Williamsburg.

    Quesadilla the best thing u can get!

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    10 months ago

    Prompt, responsive service, good quality items. Would order again from this spot. Keep up the good work.

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    2 years ago

    Overcharged by $5 on a $8 torta by the old woman there. Also took 15mins to make the order when it was empty

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    Literally the best nachos I've ever had- and CHEAP! I never leave reviews but holy Fuck!!

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    Good food nice service and fast delivery. The food was still warm when I got it and it was really good

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    Absolutely love their tostadas. Very good, crunchy, juicy, and packed with flavor. Definitely my fav Mexican spot in Williamsburg.

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    Fresh ingredients, well priced, amazing taste. Carnita tacos KICKS. Staff is always so nice, welcoming, polite.

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    Excellent food and great folks. Delivery is always early. WAY better than the other taco spots around! Please support this business.

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    Always a great time coming here. Grace and the rest of the staff kill it every time. In the past…read moreI've only gotten drinks. But yesterday, I did rhe Boozy Brunch (90min for $40). Definitely worth another trip. I got the Cajun club (w/o tomatoes) sandwich and the frozen margarita. Both were soooo good! The place might be small but it's big on the "home away from home"/chill atmosphere!

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    Quaint neighborhood spot that's perfect for brunch. Came here on a Saturday and while the wait was…read moreabout an hr, there was plenty to do in the area to keep us busy. Every table has a placemat with crayons which is such a fun way to keep kids and adults entertained. The food was delicious and tasted fresh, living up to their messaging on sourcing local food. We ordered the egg katsu sandwich and the eggs rothko. The sandwich was very well made with a nice crisp panko crusting that didnt feel heavy on the oil, and yet still managed to have a light airy egg inside. The eggs rothko was buttery and flavorful but still managed to not feel too heavy. The broiled tomatos on the side were a nice touch to contrast the egg and toast from the main dish. Overall I enjoyed this place and would love to come back to try more dishes. The vibe was friendly and welcoming, making it the perfect weekend brunch spot.

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