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    Santo Taco

    4.4 (310 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Joycelyn C.

    Okay how have I failed to write a review for Santo Taco when we live right down the street and frequent this place pretty regularly? I started coming here around 2019, 2020ish. My husband and I then moved to the area around 2021. It's so easy to get to from where we live, so we come here pretty regularly. I loved their lengua tacos (which are no longer on the menu) and their fish tacos. I have also gotten their birria tacos as well. My husband tends to get their nachos as his go to. I enjoy the salsa bar and tend to smother my tacos in the chipotle salsa. The staff is always nice and the service is pretty quick, considering how consistently busy they are. It does get pretty packed at times, but their dining area accommodates customers pretty well.

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    Erik D.

    Wow - it's the middle of the lunch rush and my order was ready so fast! Delicious tacos, fair price, cool location, great people, love the vibe! Santo Taco for the win

    Fish and shrimp tacos
    Ua K.

    These guys are the one! Everyday they have specials that are fire. I came in today for the shrimp and fish tacos that are only $2.50 on Wednesdays. The el chingon is my fave though! Gotta try this spot!!

    Fish taco

    I have always enjoyed getting their fish tacos, BUT today they tasted different the breading is wheat and a bit bland and it's more breading than fish

    Kristy A.

    I never knew this yummy little taco place existed! It was such a delightful surprise! The restaurant was a bit on the smaller side, but it was clean, nice-looking, and busy!! But if it's a Tuesday between the hours of one and two p.m. and the place is packed. I must take that as a good sign. They were also quick to get the food out! Yay. They have a big salsa and condiment cart... pickled onions, peppers, pico, raw onions and cilantro, cucumber and radishes, etc. I had a pork Chile Verde taco (top notch chile verde. It was NOT sour. So that's a plus.) and a Birria taco with a connsomme and a side of rice and beans. It was all so delicious and one of the best taco places I've had in Utah. I will go back!!!!

    Charlotte C.

    Really good food ! Went to yelp for recommendations for tacos and they did not disappoint. Thankfully they are open on Sundays! Our family got a carne asada burrito, birria tacos, birria quesadilla, and chicken quesadilla. They had a salsa bar and most were amazing. All were *chefs kiss*. Apparently to this place has been on Food Network, the Guy Fierri show. It's an assuming hole in the wall in the middle of nowhere in Salt Lake City. It's super out of the way but worth it! My only notes personally were the consome for the birria wasn't super flavorful. The salsa bar wasn't labeled but we just tried everything. Also one of the workers spoke to me like I was an idiot when I asked her a couple things but that doesn't reflect on the food so I won't change my score because of her. Rice and beans were just okay but the beans are super authentic and reminded me of grandmas so that was kind of awesome. Would come back and recommend to others.

    Cheese quesadilla
    Kimberly B.

    I was in the SLC area for 4 days recently and we gave this place a try for lunch. Food was prepared quickly, decent prices, and great quality tasty food. I loved that they had a serve yourself salsa/hot condiment bar. I tried the birria and carnitas tacos - both delicious. My hubs had a cheese quesadilla with beans and rice. We shared some guac and chips. We will be back here the next time we are in SLC.

    Trying some birria tacos and a chorizo quesadilla.
    Ron E.

    I was traveling to Salt Lake City and across the street was this taco place from my Airbnb. I checked out the reviews and noticed the traffic of people. The inside is well lit, plenty of high top chairs, self serve drinks and a condiment bar with salsas. I ordered the Chorizo Quesadilla which came with Rice and Beans. Chorizo is my favorite so this was bomb dot com. Rice and Beans were fine, needed more seasoning. Also I checked out their Birria tacos with the consume for dipping. Really tasty. Each bite the cheese would string out of the taco. The consume was heavy beef flavor (which it should) and a nice addition to the taco. Glad I checked it out and would return again if in the area.

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    Delicious tacos and great customer service! Food is authentic and a hidden gem! A definite five star on my list.

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    Super delicious! Don't miss the birria tacos! These are the best tacos I've ever eaten. The burritos are amazing too.

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    Amazing employees with phenomenal food good pricing I and a good experience and Vibe overall I recommend this place to anybody

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    Fantastic tacos! Highly recommend! Such a fantastic variety that it is honestly hard to choose.

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