I had an appointment in the area and stopped in for lunch. It wasn't crowded around 1:30pm on a…read moreweekday. I ordered my food for dine in at the counter. They had a lunch special for $8 that included 2 entrees and 1 side with a fountain beverage. While waiting I was offered chips and salsa. The chips were so fresh! When my order arrived I was blown away. The steak and chicken were delicious and my taco and quesadilla was so flavorful. The lunch special is a great value! I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area. I will stop by again!

Good flavor, great tortillas and hot sauce that mean it. Tried steak burrito and Pastor tacos. Both…read moretop shelf.

I've had take out from here, but this was my first dine in experience. What a cute place. It's…read moresmall, with about 7-8 tables. It was busy on a Saturday night. The decor is bright & lively. Murals painted on 2 of the walls. Great vibe & energy. Friendly service & very attentive. We had chips, salsa & guacamole. The guac was $10. Huge serving. So smooth & mild. It came with pico de gallo. I loved all of the salsas too. My grilled shrimp tacos were amazing. The slaw & chopped mango was fresh & flavorful. The green sauce it came with was so delicious. Had a hint of lime. My husband got the last order of pork tamales for the night. He loved them. Beans & rice were great also. Can't wait to try more off the menu. But I'm already craving those shrimp tacos again.

We drove into town on Cinco de Mayo. Everyone said this is the best Mexican food in town. It was…read morebusy, but the food came out fairly fast. It has typical Mexican decor. The beef in the chimichanga was ground taco meat. It was good, but I prefer shredded beef. The queso is is really good; it's spicy but not too spicy. The staff is really friendly. I would eat here again.

Unfortunately it does seem to be a different place now. Flavors are definitely more muted and…read moremainstream, nothing wrong just not the experience we had when we first went.

My wife and I were in the area & found this little place on here. They had good reviews so we…read morestopped in. The place was very clean & bright. The staff were very friendly & engaging. And the food was really good! We each got a shrimp street taco as well as a beef. We split a steak torta. My wife said it's probably the best one she's ever had! She also thought the tacos were good. We both thought they were loaded with steak/shrimp. I also thought every thing was really good!! We will definitely be back, if we get a chance. Unfortunately, it won't be often, as we live in Indy.

I was glad to get back to Santa Fe because it's been a minute. I was famished and knew exactly…read morewhere to go to get full. I just love the decor and relaxed ambiance of this place; the whole vibe is great. Staff is always friendly. Food is always delicious. This time I phoned the order in and it was just about ready when I arrived. Overall experience, 5 stars. I only wished that I had time to grab a Margarita.

Food is great! Service is great!…read moreAmbiance/Atmosphere is great! Prices are good too! Highly recommended!

I'm from Southern California, so my Mexican food expectations are...high. That said, Picante…read moreMexican Cuisine in Valparaiso did a decent job. Quick service, super friendly staff, and food that hits the spot, just don't expect SD level tacos, and you'll leave happy!

Came here because I was in the area and figured I'd give it a shot. It's not bad, but it's not…read moreblowing your mind either. The chips were fresh and the salsa had decent flavor. I ordered the steak tacos -- meat was seasoned pretty well, maybe a little greasy but still good. Rice and beans were just okay. Not bad, just kind of standard. Service was alright. Nobody was rude, but it wasn't super attentive either. Had to ask for a refill and the food took a little longer than expected. Overall, it's one of those places that's fine if you're nearby and craving Mexican food. I wouldn't drive across town for it, but if you're in the neighborhood, it gets the job done.

When we walked in the decor was bright and creative. There was art on every chair,table,and booth…read more The staff was kind and welcoming.Once we sat down they got our drinks quickly and food right after. We had a party of 4.We got Mexican pizza,fajita tacos, a burrito, enchiladas.the food was delicious and everybody enjoyed it!

Still a great place for groups. They have lots of banquet space. They will staff the need if you…read moregive them advance notice. The team here hustles to meet the need. You will find Mi Ranchito to be clean and orderly - which is good for a very old facility. The food tastes rather bland to me. My tamales were good but rather bland. The refried beans had very little flavor. The rice was a bit spicier.

Small, not fancy, super clean dining area. The food is outstanding...this place is totally worth…read morethe stop. Great, friendly service, very attentive. I'll definitely be back here! The chorizo is the best, but so are the other choices.

Best tacos I've had in Valporaiso! The salsa all tasted homemade. 100% family owned and operated.read more

Taco Tuesday will never be the same for these Chicago guys who love good tacos and Lucha Libre…read more Life is God. Family. Tacos. Lucha Libre. Santo Tacos is the new temple of tacos. We drove a long way to get there and we were - initially - put off by the appearance. It kind of looks like a strip mall fast food joint appropriating the Lucha Libre legend El Santo. We walked in - not expecting much and walked out full of great food and great company. This is a must visit for Lucha fans and taco lovers. My last Birria taco was in Puerto Rico at a little hole in the wall that made their name on Birria tacos. I decided to see if this little joint in Valparaiso could compete. I warned Chantal (our server and occasional photographer) that I had high hopes for the Birria. She was unfazed. She knew. She was confident. We started with a nacho plate with salsa and guacamole and warm cheese sauce. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We stuffed out faces as we marveled at the décor. We discussed who was who in which poster and which masks were in our personal collections. When Chantal brought the three tacos to the table, it was clear to see they were of the highest quality, perhaps even better than Puerto Rico. The spices were blended perfectly. The meat was moist and the tortilla was soft where it needed to be and crunchy where it was supposed to be. Fresh food always elevates the dining experience. This food was all fresh and well prepared. I have been having bad luck with smoked jalapenos lately so I only ate half of it. It was also quite good, but I know the danger that lurks in a smoked jalapeno. My buddy got a burrito - it was a monster. He and I have eaten many Mexican dinners before or after a Lucha Libre show. He tends to eat with moderation. Not this time, he destroyed that burrito talking between bites about how good it was. We had Chantal take some pictures around the restaurant at various spots. We're two corny old guys having fun with our hobbies (tacos and Lucha Libre). She was very patient and accommodating - doing everything in her power to get the best pictures she could for us. When the service is five star and the food is five star - the only problem is the distance. We will be back - of course - but sadly not every Tuesday as we'd like.

I was traveling for work and stopped at Santo Taco for lunch. I had no issue finding a parking spot…read moreand was seated right away. In terms of ambiance, the staff was cleaning and the TVs were old (poor quality) and had nothing of interest on. I ordered the poyo taco (loved) and the alambre (hated - the steak was so chewy. I know it's skirt steak, but this was not edible). I also ordered the churros; which were fine. It may be worth going back and ordering something different, but you can also get a taco just about anywhere.