El Santo Mexican Grill & Cantina

El Santo Mexican Grill & Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Mauricio

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff offers excellent service at the table, this time we were served by our friend Hugo, and Mr. Luis good atmosphere, good music, good food
   

   El Santo Mexican Grill & CantinaResponded on 7 March 2025

   Hi Mauricio Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon.!
   

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   Randy VIP

   Chicago42 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was great the service slow. Appreciated the warm atmosphere on a cold night.
   

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   Roger

   Chicago1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Food - just ok, bland. "house" tacos were thrown together like a hot mess Service - just ok, server kept disappearing and forgetting things - came out of the back eating and wiping her mouth with her hand. I could go on, but will stop here.
   

   El Santo Mexican Grill & CantinaResponded on 7 March 2025

   Hi Roger Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are so sorry to hear about your experience and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We are taking your comments seriously and we are working to improve. Please contact us directly at 630 2724542 Luis Gallegos so we can discuss this further and make things right.
   

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   Frank

   Chicago16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waiter Pablo was great last night. Pleasant attentive and was working hard handling multiple tables. Food and margaritas were excellent. Really enjoyed the guacamole! We will be back.
   

   El Santo Mexican Grill & CantinaResponded on 7 March 2025

   Hi Frank Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back.
   

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   Frank

   Chicago16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had dinner and the food was wonderful. Had Ceviche and elite for apps and both were great. House marg was fantastic. Chicken bowl was great and the steak tacos were good. Had churros for dessert and they were outstanding! Staff was attentive and the manager/owner stopped by twice to make sure everything was good. Our waiter was fantastic and explained everything. We will be back!!
   

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   Mary

   Chicago10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was great. He gave us excellent service.
   

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   Sue

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 29 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I will definitely return to this wonderful restaurant. The service was stellar, and the food was absolutely delicious.
   

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   Christine VIP

   Chicago17 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant has so much potential. It’s beautifully decorated. The food was decent. They need a real bartender. Maybe the bartender is off for the lunch hours but our server was also the hostess and our bartender. She admitted she didn’t know how to make drinks and she was barely attentive. I’d give it another shot at night maybe but one more chance is all they’ll get.
   

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   Holly

   Chicago8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great atmosphere, server and food! Not your typical Mexican restaurant menu.
   

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    Vinita

    Chicago33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The music was way too loud. The Live DJ should have read the room better and played softer music so the three tables of people could enjoy their food and hear their guests sitting across from them. Instead it was loud beat of club music you’d hear on New Year’s Eve at midnight blasting throughout the restaurant. Geesh!
    

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