Food and service were great. The outdoor area is an amazing find for a strip mall. The menu had some unique items. We would return.

Alright. here we go with this review.Kandela has a great vibe right off the bat, really nice decor, well maintained, and clearly set up more as a night hotspot. We came around 3:30 PM and it was surprisingly empty, but that wasn't a bad thing. Service was prompt and cheerful. When it comes to the menu, it leans Mexican with a lot of fusion going on, which was a little confusing (tacos next to bandeja paisa), but the food delivered. The chips and the salsa were on point! For entrees, I had some tacos de chicharron, my mother-in-law had tacos de chorizo, plus some street corn and sopa de tortilla. Portions are huge!!! No one's leaving hungry. One taco alone nearly took me out. Pickled onions and sides of rice and black beans (Black beans??? Another confusing aspect) were on point, presentation was solid, and everything tasted good. The sopa de tortilla was hearty. Maybe almost too hearty. They loaded it with rice and potatoes, but still well made. Overall: food was good, strong portions, friendly service, and a cool atmosphere. I'd come back to try more. Good job, Kandela. read more

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Gave Kandela at try. SO glad we had. The margaritas are fab. The La Flaka with extra lime juice tastes yummy. The chips, salsa and gauc was done perfectly. The Bowls and the tacos were heaping with meat and flavor. Waitress and wait staff were on top of it. Will be going back. Now, this is my favorite Mexican place in Naples. read more

May seem like we only give 5 star ratings - not true. This restaurant was accommodating - clean- decor upbeat- and the food fresh and delicious. Highly recommend the habanero special salsa - careful though it's got a kick. Chicken soup - pork rinds - everything's we had - highly recommend. Server outstanding read more

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The food was absolutely amazing. This is going be my new go to place for Mexican. I had a chicken quesadilla with onions and it doesn't sound like much but it was amazing. Great flavor. I'll definitely begin it again and then we also had some kind of a bowl with chicken and black beans and rice. It was delicious!! Highly recommend read more

I was surprised when I walked in here and it was totally empty at noon. I was the only one in here for a bit. The food was yummy but I also rate mostly based on the service. It was confusing how since I was the only one in here that I never got anyone come to serve as I was seated. My order was delivered but then never had any service until I asked for my check and a refill of water. Nothing was horrible here but I kinda have a thought why it is empty at lunchtime. Maybe the vibe is a ton better in the evening for dinner bc it is nice looking in here. read more

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Place is real nice and clean but menus were very dirty. Ordered food and was surprise by some of the food portions. Burritos are as they say grande or just crazy big. Ordered an appetizer of Texas dip but had to ask it is steak chicken and shrimp cutup and place in white cheese with tortillas really good. Place had some nice margaritas. Great little place to stop and get something if your passing bye. read more

My family has ordered from here multiple times and we have supported them for a while now. Recently, the last 3 orders have been completely messed up and they lack customer service to handle their mistakes. Sadly we will not go back due to lack of customer service and inability to understand orders read more

Absolutely delicious. Salsa amazing. Entrée I don't think it could get any better. Churros were heavenly. read more

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If you want good Mexican food don't choose this restaurant. However if you want the most incredible Mexican food experience , you must go to this restaurant . It is truly one of the absolute best, if not the very best Mexican food I have ever had. The Chile relleno is fabulous . Just come here and try. Try very hard to find something that isn't the very best ! Guacamole truly the best Enjoy. Because I will continue to ! read more

Food Stopped here for a quick dinner. Had chips & salsa to start and then got a small queso. We were incredibly impressed by the food at La Santa. The steak tacos were delish & the beans were incredible! The sauce on the side was also very tasty, a bit spicy, but I loved it! The burrito was very large & filling and we would definitely order it again. Service The service was very slow. Our waitress never came back after our food was delivered and we were out of water for quite some time. She also was not sure about the Happy Hour taco deal and what was on the tacos. Ambiance We went on a Tuesday around 6pm and the place was pretty busy. We got seated right away in a booth & it wasn't too noisy for the amount of people there. Overall we enjoyed our food a lot but the service lacked a bit. read more

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Estefany es increible, una mesera muy amable y bella!!! nos dio una super bienvenida, desde consejos para que comer y tomar, hasta chistes y buena vibra. El restaurante super chevere, mi tia cumplía años y nos pusieron musica alta y todos bailando y celebrando, los tragos y la comida BUENISIMA! El servicio 100 de 100!!!! El ambiente riquisimo mi segunda vez aqui y repetire en varias ocasiones trayendo a varias personas! Este lugar merece mas de 5 estrellas read more

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I thought this place was great! There is a serving robot that brought us chips and salsa when we sat down. It was delicious. The inside is so cute and vibrant. I got the steak carne asada entree and it was amazing!! It came with tortilla one the side to make a taco. I would 100% come back! read more

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So delicious...the Quesa-Birria were wonderful, as was the cheese dip. We ordered 2 drinks that were amazing. Staff was friendly. Will definitely return. read more

The portions are pretty big, good service and nice atmosphere with pretty cool decorations. Is the same menu as La Santa Tacos. read more

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Atmosphere - Great! Located in a shopping center, the restaurant has a very nice, modern style. The place is bright and colorful. There is a large bar with lots of seating. There main dining area has a combination of booths and tables. There also is an outdoor patio that is screened in. Service - Excellent! Our server was very pleasant and attentive. Food - Excellent! My apologies. I don't know what happened to the picture that I took of my entree. I had the combo fajitas (shrimp, chicken and beef). The proteins were very tender and the veggies fresh and cooked perfectly. The flavor was great. The portion size was perfect for the 3 flour tortillas. The salsa and chips and house margaritas were very good as well. Overall Value - Excellent. The price is very reasonable given the quality and quantity of food as well as the great service. read more

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I loved the atmosphere the minute we walked in the door and I saw the decor. The bar is beautiful and inviting. The variety of skulls and wall decorations just made the place so inviting. There was no way I was eating outside when I could enjoy the interior. Our server was quick to bring menus and take our drink order. I must have a margarita when I eat Mexican and this one was served so pretty and tasted great. They also brought us a small bowl of chips and sauce which were good. The menu is extensive, so there is something for everyone. I am an enchilada person, and can never choose which one I like the most, so luckily they had an Enchilada Supreme which was 4 different kinds. There was chicken, cheese, ground beef and shredded beef. They were all super delicious. Service was good and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. read more

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Not sure why people have given this place only 3 stars. The only thing keeping it from 5 star for me was that I wanted my margarita to be bigger and the techno music was a bit much. Wait until you see the photo of my entree! It's a large half pineapple filled with chicken, beef, peppers, onions, and a whole lot of other love that I can't identify! It was served with rice and tortilla wraps which I didn't even eat because the flavor was soo good! Cool ambiance and great service! read more

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They charge 5% more to use credit card. Never going back. If they want to charge this, then they will never see me again. Everything about this restaurant was OK, even good. The food. The service. The atmosphere. No complaints at all. Nothing spectacular, but everything was good. 3 stars, even 4 stars. 5% Fee? No. I'll just go somewhere else that doesn't have this charge. read more

horrible la comida y el servicio. el manager es arrogante. no lo recomiendo, cuando llegamos nos ignoraron

La Santa could easily be a 4-star review. The food is great, the outdoor patio is very nice, drinks and presentation are fun. However the service was lacking, staff not very friendly, menus need to be cleaned (were sticky) and other small things that management needs to fix. Otherwise the food is good and worth a try. read more

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Food was ok, we had a Bowl for $15 and it was really small. Better food and cheaper at Chipotle. Very very small size for the price. read more

Great Mexican food and just what we were looking for. Some Mexican restaurants in SWFL don't have the taste and style that you get used to when coming from other states. La Santa was a good choice for lunch. First of all, the restaurant is clean and has good service. Their table salsa is delicious. I tried the Pollo La Santa, which is a slice of chicken topped with flavorful veggies and cheese sauce. Alan ordered his all time favorite, the Mexican street tacos. He was so pleased, they were what he had been looking for and were served to his liking. Lunch was a bit pricy, but so worth it to find a Mexican restaurant that serves delicious and authentic Mexican food. This would be a fun place to drink margaritas in the evening. read more

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I was visiting my parents and we were craving Mexican food, I found this place on yelp and needed to go! The skull decor is fire! Super instagram worthy! Fun spin on traditional Mexican style. Service was great! Our waitress was attentive but not overbearing. Food was aaammmmaaaazing! Full of incredible flavor. I ordered the fajitas trio, which included steak, chicken, shrimp with rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream and grated cheese. I chose flour tortillas to accompany my feast. My family and I also ordered the plantains which were huge! It came with a garlic aïoli cheese sauce... Hard to explain but it is a must have! I washed it down with a Flaca margarita and let me tell you the pictures speak for it! Not too strong and perfect for my photo! We will definitely come back! read more

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Mexican restaurants are a dime a dozen but this one is a standout! Excellent food, great service, clean and trendy! Whether date nite, family gathering or a couples' Friday nite dinner, this restaurant checks all the boxes! A must the next time you crave a burrito or more! read more

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Great food and Service......The interior style is very good, nice outdoor seating......love the TV's for sporting events, a little unusual for Mexican places.....which is good! read more

Wow! We stumbled into this place completely at random and as soon as we walked in, we were met with a robot waiter! No... For reals! A robot server! Hah! For that alone, I would return. (I'll try attaching a video.. ) The interior design is fun and inviting, and both the food and cocktails are fantastic. I honestly can't see how anyone could give this place a bad review. He'll, one of my cocktails came with an ice cream bar on top! read more

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Outstanding Mexican food; some of the best I've ever had and I've been to Mexico more than a dozen times. I had the Camarones Cancun. The shrimp were extremely fresh and perfectly cooked. The sauce mixed well with the white rice side. The male server was attentive and knew the menu well. There is a discount for paying in cash posted on the receipt. House salsa is definitely homemade and very tasty. You can request their habanero salsa as well, which has a nice flavorful spice to it. read more

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I'm Mexican and this place, at least for me, is more authentic than many of the Mexican restaurants in SWFL. The micheladas are amazing. While it's tailored to more American cuisine, there are some authentic options with a safe flare. The servers are nice and friendly. I've been during happy hour and it gets packed and I've been during a late dinner and there's lots of room. It is on the pricier side of Mexican dining, but like I said, I personally enjoyed it but if you put a good michelada in front of me, you've already earned 5 stars in my eyes. read more

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Some of the best Mexican dishes in Naples! We particularly love the burritos, fish tacos, and freshly made guacamole with crispy bacon. The ambiance is great for dine-in but we do take out a fair bit, too. The staff is always SUPER kind and friendly. Keep up the great work! read more

Not impressed by the food. Sure the location is cool and they do play good music but the mole enchiladas were a 4/10. My husbands tacos were a 6/10, he says. My drink was very sweet and we paid $70+ for two drinks and two entrees. I used the bathroom and there was no soap in either of the two dispensers and the door to my stall wouldn't lock. read more

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Food was good Ordered a flight and they were quite strong!! But all was good! Their birthday celebration is very special and exciting read more

I ordered some food to-go online on Friday. Their prices are a bit high but thought I'd give it a shot and see if it was worth it. It wasn't. I ordered Chicken fajitas and bacon wrapped jalapeños. I paid the $2 extra dollars to add cheese to the fajitas and when I got home and took the food out of the bag, there was no cheese added. Also very disappointed that there were no tortillas for the chicken fajitas. I'm not sure how fajitas don't come with tortillas?! Sadly the fajitas were also extremely over salted, almost to the point of inedible. Overall not the greatest first experience. read more

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Fun decor. Pleasant waitress. Tiny ants along table by window. Moved spots to another booth. Three of us had red sangria. Regular sangria. I had the fish tacos. The fish had a heavy coating and was a bit over cooked. Rice was bland and beans were regular black beans. Two friends had chicken enchiladas. Average taste was the consensus. We were looking forward to trying this spot as the decor looked lively and we were eager for good Mexican food. So many fabulous restaurants in Naples - would not recommend. As our meal ended we saw more teeny ants along the top of our booth. Update: I was up until 2 a.m. feeling unwell from my meal. read more

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I loved the look of restaurant! Im sorry I didn't take photos of food! But listen!! Quesadilla with shrimps might be the best quesadilla i have ever tried! My friends got tacos and they were so obsessed with them that they ordered another round of tacos! Service was good! Im in love with ambiance as well! Drinks veeeryy good! Loved this place! But quesadillas... ahh, the best!!!!! read more

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Just came in for a drink, tequila selection is somewhat decent but INCREDIBLY OVERPRICED for top end at least. 321$ for a shot of Clase Azul Anejo ? Pathetic, the bottle costs 500$. Service is questionable, bartender is young and inexperienced. Place actually smells great tho but prices on drinks less than tenable. Will probably come back to taste food but meh on drinks IMO read more

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This restaurant is awesome! The ambiance is amazing, the food was delicious, the drinks were wonderful, and the service was perfect. And their menu is huge, many options for food and drinks. To top it all off they have a robot who delivers the bill to you, so cool!! This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant. I will be back soon. Thanks for an incredible experience. read more

WAIT STAFF IS SLOWER THAN A TURTLE (and was not busy). Read other reviews, they are slow. Management needs to read these reviews. Food is mediocre. Atmosphere is pretty cool. The food has the looks but the taste is just bland. I am a very picky Mexican eater and honest. It didnt have me jumping out of my chair. The Burrito was tiny. They would not customize and are hardcoded to their menu. Waitstaff was very slow. Lunch specials are decent for the price but again, nothing special. The fajita's were good and I would recommend people ordering that. DO NOT order their burrito for $18! read more

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Good drinks. Had a nice evening beautiful place and decorations. Staff was friendly no complaints. read more

Great food and fantastic margaritas! Have been there 3 times now and love it. Atmosphere is casual and cool. Plenty of space for large groups with indoor and outdoor seating. Probably the best margaritas that we've had in Naples. A little pricey, but worth it. read more