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    La Santisima

    4.2 (2.7k reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Happy hour specials

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    Street taco and rice, no garnish.
    Catherine H.

    La Santisima. This is one of the top two places I send people when they ask about good Mexican. When my husband and I first moved in together some 14 years ago, this place was called La Condesa, and it was a quick walk from our house. It was a tiny shop with unbelievable quesadillas and a salsa bar that took up nearly a quarter of the dining area square footage. It changed names, not owners or recipes. It grew in fame, and space, and they added more decor. Then they moved to a bigger, much trendier location, but they've always stayed true to their vibe and their cuisine. Coming here has always felt like going home. Get the chips, the guac, the tacos, the quesas, visit the salsa bar 100 times, try a cocktail or stick to their unique horchata. You truly can't go wrong here. It's remained one of the best Mexican places the valley has to offer, and I hope it stays around for years to come.

    Matthew C.

    Not gonna lie, I had no idea why this place was this hyped up on Reddit. Food was alright, but everything was just crazy style expensive. Honestly, the free chips were the best part of the meal. Maybe there was something else on the menu that everyone else goes crazy for but for me it was just pretty run of the mill. Kudos for the large salsa bar tho, so many different ones to try, that was genuinely pretty cool.

    Decor!
    Andrew L.

    Fully stoked I finally tried this place on a trip to phoenix. Probably the best fish taco I've ever had. Everything was really great. The art and ambiance were spectacular! And my server was busy but very nice. Total A+

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    Pete M.

    Friends, La Santisima is the SPOT!! Amazing ambiance, great food, great salsa bar. Many different flavors, options, and sauces. The Menu here is huge, see pictures!!!! Jenny our server is amazing and customer focused, making sure everything is perfect. Will definitely return, super impressed!!! Grade: A+++

    Mole Taxco Pink Mole Taco, Baja Sur Shark Taco, Jamaica Rose Shrimp Taco, Arabe Al Pastor Taco
    Tiana E.

    Super cute spot with unique tacos! The decor is really cool too. The guac was amazing, it has cranberries in it which were a surprisingly delicious complement. We had the shark meat taco, the Arabic style taco, a very unique but good shrimp taco with Jamaica salsa, and a mole taco. All were phenomenal!

    Erin D.

    I haven't been to this place in probably 10 years since it was a tiny little restaurant in a strip mall. I loved it then and decided to come for lunch and was pleasantly air at both the new location and the upgraded menu. The ambiance is amazing - between the art and the swing seat at the bar. I love the vibe And the menu has been expanded with a ton of really cool Mexican inspired tacos and food that are really unique. They even have a separate vegan/vegetarian menu. The tacos we ordered were all flavorful and the meat was perfectly cooked. Shark tacos, mole-based tacos, Argentinian beef. So many interesting combinations. And best of all, they still have the amazing salsa bar that I remembered. Lots of good spicy options if you like it hot like I do. And last but not least, service was friendly and efficient. Still love this place, and maybe even more than I used to.

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    Rachel V.

    This place had really good reviews and we wanted an authentic AZ experience. Pluses- definitely the decor. 5 stars! Super cool dia de los muertos motif. The guac was really good and I liked the salsa bar. I didn't like the carne asada taco. It really was disappointing. The shrimp taco was quite tasty. Really liked the beans and rice but the portion was rather small. The menu is really overwhelming and I think if they rewrote it/ basically said these are all the options but you can have them as tacos, burros, etc it would be easier to follow. It's literally the longest menu I've ever seen! Also there was only one waitress so it took kind of a while to get things. Overall positive experience but some things could be better.

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    Chris A.

    Great place, great decor, food is incredible. Service was ok. The menu is frankly overwhelming lol- Never seen so many options! Will be back next year

    Brandon P.

    Found a decent Mexican spot! Great service and a nice atmosphere. The guacamole was flavorful and delicious. It wasn't too much where we could get full too :) The chicken bowl mole was rich and smokey with just the right amount of spice. The asada taco was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. The Mahi Mahi Santisima Special taco was delicious!! The beans and rice were also delicious. The only disappointing things we had was the Margaritas and the salsa bar. The Tamarin lacked any real flavor and they both were pretty weak. The cups were tiny and really couldn't get any salsa.

    Mark S.

    I have eaten here only once so far. I'll definitely be back. This restaurant has some amazingly good food. The black mole tacos are to die for...but I'm getting ahead of myself. The ambience is interesting. I'm not sure how to describe it. I encourage you to check it out yourself. We had great service. Our server was friendly and attentive. I'm not a tequila drinker so I can only say that the list of tequilas they serve is impressive. Back to the food. It was all very tasty. I highly recommend giving La Santisima a visit.

    Alex B.

    I'm not sure if I've just been living under a rock or why I haven't been aware of this place having vegan options!! The location in downtown Glendale is closed so don't drive over there if maps shows it as an option! (Made that mistake and had to drive another 25 min to the correct, new address) The waiter was really kind and let me know the vegan cheese options they had and were reassuring about making it modified. The only thing is that the refried beans are made with chicken broth so if they ask black beans or refried beans after ordering something made vegan, it's because the refried beans are NOT. Staff let me know after already ordering the refried beans which is why I crossed it out in the picture as I can't review that lol. Tons of salsa options, great decor. Will be back!

    Shrimp and mariachi loco tacos.
    Jenn W.

    Love this place. Hadn't been in a minute and the menu has expanded. The motif is great. Our wait staff was perfect with great recommendations. I had two tacos - I always get the shrimp, which is my favorite- and added a new one. Don't skip on the horchata- it's my fave in the valley. Cool joint, great art work. The bar has swings. I mean, what more do you want?

    Cazuela

    This was honestly one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've ever had....ive never and I mean NEVER have not finished a plate at a restaurant. I was served a COLD dish with 3 pieces of chicken, 3 pieces of chili and a BUNCH of beans and rice smothered in a god awful white cream sauce.....definitely won't be coming back. The only good thing about this meal was the agua de horchata....that was pretty good!

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    This place has the absolute best tacos in the valley. Their flavor is so dialed in and the service is amazing! You won't regret a meal here

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    Ask the Community - La Santisima

    Do you have a vegan menu?

    Yes www.lasantisimagourmet.com

    Is there a happy hour?

    Daily Happy Hour 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Daily) Buy 2 gourmet tacos - get $5 off… 

    Did/do you have an Al pastor taco that has hummus or tzatziki in it, like a cross between a taco and gyro?

    Yes is the árabe

    Are reservations offered?

    Yes

    Tried to go to lunch today since it was listed as open, but it looks like the business is still closed. When will this location open?

    We are planing to open our new location 4117 N 16th st Phoenix az around 3 weeks but you can visit our Glendale location 5932 W Glendale Ave. Glendale, Az thank you!!!

    Is the Phoenix 16th Street location open?!! We have been patiently waiting for months! The Glendale is a bit of a hike for us.

    Yes! And it's super cute.

    I noticed that yelp has this business listed as open. We tried to have dinner there last night and they are definitely closed. Our friend arrived first and was told they are closed for repairs. Does anyone know when they will reopen?

    We are still working on repairs our Glendale location is open ETA 3 weeks apologize any inconvenience . Thank you!!!

    Did they close?

    There is another thread with this question. The owner responded that they are still doing repairs and will be open in a couple of weeks. So, maybe check by end of the month.

    Did they close for good? Drove by the other day and saw it was boarded up- I went not that long ago! I'm so sad !

    Hey we are almost done with the repair s we will be open in 2 weeks thanks for your support our Glendale location is open

    Did this restaurant close down indefinitely?

    I drove by in March and it just looked like it was closed temporarily. Then again first week of April and now it's boarded up! It's a shame, this place had really good food and drinks - but the interior was needing rehab and the service was really… 

    Is the 16th street location open? I went by on 3-28-21 and the building looked closed.

    I just called the Glendale location and they said they plan to open it back up in a month. Hope they have been working on it as the interior was needing some help.

    Are you offering dine in currently?

    Yes

    Hi friends! Are you open for takeout during the stay at home order?

    Yes from 12pm thru 8pm

    What happened to Joel? He no longer works here, we're gonna miss him.

    We missed him but unfortunately he was taking picture of our recipes apparently to share to the competition :(

    Are they open on Thanksgiving?

    Thursday we are closed

    How late is breakfast served?

    12 on weekends

    Is there breakfast now?? Where's the breakfast menu?

    There is breakfast now! At least on weekends, I have not tried during the week. The menu is provided when you get there, its kind of a new thing so I don't think they have it in a digital format yet.

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    Earth Plant Based Cuisine

    Earth Plant Based Cuisine

    4.5
    (421 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    My friend and I came here after getting massages one weekday afternoon. It was busy after 1pm,…read moremostly due to attendees from a conference downtown. I had dined at Goji Berry years ago, and wanted to try out Earth's menu. There's a good amount to choose from, the burritos looked tempting but I quickly decided on the bbq sandwich ($9.75): pulled seitan in smokey BBQ sauce, coleslaw on a toasty ciabatta bun. I got fries with it ($3.50) to complete my meal. The employee ringing me up was friendly and advised that there would be about a 20 minute wait due to the large group order ahead of me. My friend ordered from Goji and we sat at a table on that side. My food came out in 15 minutes, which went by quickly. The sandwich was loaded up and very saucy, so it was messy eating it. But the flavors were strong and it was yummy. I may get hot sauce next time to kick it up. I enjoyed the fries with ketchup on the side to balance it out. They had samples of their spicy jerky, which was good. They have drinks that looked good but I stuck with my water. Overall I enjoy coming here and getting to eat plant-based food. Next time I'd like to try a burrito and the desserts/shakes on the GB side.

    Earth has been one of my go-to vegan spots for a while now, definitely a favorite. I almost always…read moreorder the Big Cali with cheeze and swap al pastor instead of asada, and it's always been amazing with no issues. This week was a little different though. I had my husband go in to order my usual, and he was told there would now be an extra charge for the meat substitution and cheeze, which is totally fine, no problem there. But then he was told, "if you don't like it, that's on you since you're changing the recipe." That kind of comment completely killed the vibe, and he ended up not ordering. I figured maybe it was just a misunderstanding, so I went in myself the next day to order. Everything was going smoothly until a woman came out of the kitchen to provide that same warning, again emphasizing that if I didn't like it, it would be on me. I understand the upcharge and I completely get that modifications are final sale, that's pretty standard. I've never returned food or had an issue like that before. That said, the repeated warning just felt unnecessary and honestly a bit off-putting. It took away from the overall experience at a place I've always enjoyed. I still got my burrito (and it was great as usual), but just a heads up, if you make any modifications, be prepared for a very firm disclaimer. It might just catch you off guard like it did for me.

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    Coabana

    Coabana

    4.3
    (352 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Casual dining

    First off such a vibe- you feel like you are being transported to a tropical vacay and in a very…read moreesthetic way. We seated ourselves at a booth since it wasn't quite busy and that just means more room for our food and drinks to spread out *teehee* The cocktails were amazing my cousin ordered the espresso martini which she loved they make the espresso fresh. I went with a gin cocktail that had coconut flavors something I would never consider with gin but if you read my reviews you know gin is my preferred spirit. It was so good! For two people we ordered three types of empanadas we probably could have gotten away with two flavors and maybe a lighter tapa or desert but really wanted to try the cheese and guava empanada and didn't want that to be a main option in case we didn't like it. Needless to say we really liked all three: picadillo, arroz con pollo and guava and cheese - the picadillo was the favorite however both for the inside flavor and the accompanying dip. Pricing is not bad I'd say the serving and size of the three empanadas for $14 is a great price.

    We liked the ambience, the place is decorated very nicely…read more Food came put fast, I had the Ropa Vieja empanadas which were very tasty and good as an appetizer. My husband had the cubano which was a big portion and he liked it. I had a sangria which was decently priced, we also got a Mojito which thought was pricy for the amount of alcohol. Would go back to try other things in the menu. They are literally next to the light rail which makes transportation very easy because parking in downtown is a nightmare. Would def go back.

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    Tacos Veganos

    Tacos Veganos

    4.5
    (344 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    This review covers two visits to Tacos Veganos. During our first visit three weeks ago, we ordered…read morethree cauliflower tacos, a side of fries, and three flautas with double rice. On our second visit yesterday, we opted for two cauliflower tacos, a surf and turf burrito, and three flautas with double rice. I must say, the food is consistently excellent! However, this isn't the place for those who lack patience. It's clear they take their time to perfect each dish and infuse it with flavor. The service was wonderful, and the atmosphere is quite relaxing. As someone who enjoys meat, I can confidently say that Tacos Veganos is a great choice for anyone seeking vegan options. Whenever I crave Mexican-style vegan food, Tacos Veganos will be my go-to spot. Having visited twice in just three weeks, I can see this becoming a regular haunt for me. While the indoor seating is limited, it's been fairly busy each time I've been. They also offer outdoor seating as well. Overall, I highly recommend this place for its ambiance and delicious food. I will definitely be returning!

    This is how I stumbled upon a taco spot that I had no idea existed. I was getting coffee at my…read morefavorite spot, Lola Coffee, when Ana, the server, asked me what we were doing today. She recommended a fantastic vegan spot called Tacos Veganos; and it blow us away. Yes, everything is VEGAN, including the meats! We ordered three different meat tacos: pork, chicken, and beef. I opted for the taco de papo, which was an incredibly delicious combination of potatoes, cabbage, and a sauce made from cashews. It was deep-fried, which added a unique texture to the dish. The chicken taco was my favorite. It was fantastic once I dipped it into the red magic compote. The beef taco had an aftertaste, but that's just a personal preference. Ana, who's a native of Mexico, said the same thing about the tacos. I was skeptical at first, but she was right. These tacos are so good that sometimes the substitute is better than the real thing. I highly recommend trying these tacos at least once. You'll be amazed at how good they are. I'll definitely be back real soon!

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    La Santisima - mexican - Updated August 2026

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