La Santa Taqueria

Gentrification is getting deeper and deeper into Little River and the restaurant industry is leading on that front, which I appreciate being a foodie myself. La Santa Taqueria has kind of two places at one location here, the taqueria and the mezcaleria next door. While I had had tacos from another Santa Taqueria location and I knew they were good, the mezcaleria was the main driver for me here and reason why I drove over from downtown, not only for the tacos but the mezcal as well. This time, we were a party of three and started with the guac, then had nachos and elotes and finally finished up with asada and al pastor tacos. My favorite were the elotes, so buttery, tangy and with some spiciness to it. I would come back for them at any time. The nachos were pretty good too, a lot of flavors, overall a nice job. While the guac was just alright on flavor (missing some acidity and spiciness), the chips were the icing on the cake, so crunchy, love them. What I really didn’t like were the tacos. I would rate them as 3 stars tacos. I gotta say they had a lot, like a lot of meat, but fell short on the seasoning. The al pastor ones were pretty bland and the carne asada, the meat tasted like boiled and barely seasoned. I really appreciated all the meat but I kept looking for flavors and didn’t find them. If they were seasoned better, those tacos would be the winner. Lastly, we had mezcalitas and spicy margaritas from La Yolanda Mezcaleria(sister bar next door) and they were delicious. They perfectly paired all the Mexican food we had. I will certainly return for more delicious Mexican food and many more margaritas!

La Santa Taquería is a good place to go get mexican food with family or friends. You can get from tacos, to burritos, to quezadillas, to gringas and more. The food is good, the service is good, the atmosphere of this location just normal. Indoors and outdoors seating area. They have variety of mexican juices and sodas, as well as happy hour drinks. It also has some cool mexican decor.

Nice patio with music. Cozy lil Mexican restaurant. Tacos were kind of pricey. I tried the Tripa and al pastor tacos. Little different how they cook their meats. It was OKAY for me. Tacos were meh🫤 to me. The Tripa was to hard and crunchy. I didn't even eat that one. My margarita was aight tho. The happy hour specials save you some cash for sure. Would I personally go back, I don't think so.

The beef tacos were not tasty, and the price was way too expensive-$30 for just 3 pieces of beef tacos and one Modelo. That's excessive. You should first check the condition of your restaurant. The outdoor atmosphere and the state of the tables are a disaster. The female staff are very friendly and provide excellent service, but unfortunately, the food does not match the quality of the service. Also, the bold guy walking around and sitting with all the ladies makes the place feel cheap. This is not fun. You should take things a bit more seriously, especially since families come here too. Never recommended for people which coming with family. Bold guy (server) makes that place so cheap.

So I just got Nachos now and the man who served me didn’t do a good job I asked for extra cheese he added extra sour cream which I don’t like and I asked for extra guacamole he said no that I have to pay extra for that and I have been coming here all the time I never pay for extra guacamole. I am telling him and he stood there looking at me and didn’t say anything to me about the bad food, and also the bad service. I feel bad for the tip I gave him as he doesn’t deserve it.

Just had the most delicious lunch here. The Elote was yummy, quesadillas were melted to perfection and the birria flautas were crispy and flavorful. For Dessert Dulce de Leche Ice Cream and Churros 😋.. Service was friendly and attentive too. Highly recommend!

Everyone staff member, especially Luis who was our bartender and server for the night was so kind and lovely! They made both of us feel listened to and gave the very best care for our food! We ordered almost one of every taco and margaritas along with the queso con chorizo which was PHENOMENAL! We only took some photos, not enough but it was because we enjoyed the service and dishes! Thank you guys for taking us back to our trip to Mexico! We missed style of cooking!!

Absolutely Delicious! A Must in Miami Shores/Little River area. We had an incredible experience at La Santa Taqueria! From the moment we walked in, the staff was so friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The atmosphere was vibrant and cozy, perfect for a casual night out. We started with margaritas, which were perfectly balanced, not too sweet, not too sour, just the right amount of kick. For the main course, we tried the steak quesadillas, which were packed with flavor and the perfect combination of crispy and cheesy. But the real standout were the birria flautas, hands down the best I've ever had. The beef was tender, juicy, and full of rich flavors, wrapped in a crunchy tortilla that was to die for! For dessert, we couldn't resist the churros, and they did not disappoint. They were warm, soft on the inside, and lightly crispy on the outside, just the right amount of sweetness to end the meal on a high note. Everything was absolutely amazing, and the service was top-notch. We can’t recommend this place enough, definitely a 10/10 experience. We will be coming back for sure!

Fresh ingredients and very fast staff. The bar next door is very trendy and cozy. You won't be disappointed with the cocktails and the tacos. Tasty and well balanced flavors and house made sauces.

Super yummy little homey restaurant with delicious food. The tacos were super flavorful and the guac was delicious. We had a few rounds of margaritas as we were on happy hour. This is a great spot to come and hangout.

Very cool spot and unexpected. My partner and I intended to go to Citadel and looked like a lot of fun, but we wanted something a little quieter so we went across the street and got tacos and margaritas and loved it. The staff was super friendly, the atmosphere is very chill, and love Spanish guitars, great music! The hot sauce was super spicy but a lot of flavor and couldn't stop eating it. Spent $30-$50 per person because we had margs.

Lovely restaurant for a full meal. Great drinks, delicious shareables and the tastiest tacos in miami. Service here is also great. I've been here a few times and this is my go to spot to take my friends for a good meal. Can't wait to visit again.

Food is always tasty! One of our favorite taco spots to frequent. El pastor, Barbacoa, tuna tostada, and bistec y queso are our go-to's!

My favorite taqueria in Miami! Today we went to have drinks and tacos , everything was great! We order some super extra delicious drinks , we tried the skinny mezacalita and it was really good , we also order skinny classic margaritas and as always they were delish and finally we tried the paloma cocktail and it was refreshing, all the cocktails were perfect. We order a variety of tacos, we order carne asada , campechano, tripa y villamelón tacos all of them were wonderfully tasty!! We always feel like we're eating in Mexico. The service was absolutely phenomenal, we were served by Valentina, Vanessa and Valeria , they are sweet hearts! Bathrooms we're cleaning and the ambience at the taqueria was fun , great decor and music!!! We'll keep going to this awesome taqueria!

Loved this little, authentic Mexican place! Unfortunately it is tucked away where you can't see it from the street unless you know that you're going there, but nonetheless it is great! The ambiance was very cheerful with its decorations and music. We started with the delicious homemade guacamole and chips. The tacos are by the piece. Our server was amazing and very knowledgeable of the menu items! We took her up on several of her suggestions. We ordered the bistec and queso, alambre de pollo, and the de asada tacos. They were all delicious and very filling!

Amazing tacos! Always hits the spot! I recommend going on Tuesdays if you like a good taco Tuesday deal! 3 tacos with your order and trust me they may look small in the photos but they are so packed with flavors that trust me you will be full. Service is always excellent. Fast. Efficient. They really treat you like royalty. Everyone is always so nice. It's like you're stepping into a home and fully welcomed. Very relaxing ambiance. Great music. Always great for groups or even a solo date! Don't play yourself, treat yourself!

My boyfriend and I were looking for a spot to have a quick lunch and decided to stop by La Santa. It was a Sunday so we were wondering if they had any happy hour and they did! $10 in all cocktails! I started with a Hibiscus Paloma and my boyfriend ordered a Cielito Lindo. Both drinks were good. For tacos we ordered the Al Pastor Tacos, these are my boysfriend's favorite Al Pastor tacos in all Miami. I ordered the Hongos tacos which are delicious! Each taco order includes two tacos and they add double tortillas per each taco. For dessert, we had to order the churros, it's a must here! So good!

La Santa is our to go taco place! Convenient location, fresh and delicious tacos, friendly service and decent margaritas makes this locale a must in the area.

Our neighborhood favorite! Love the tacos and appetizers! Pablo our server was fantastic. Can't wait to be back for the next happy hour.

La Santa Taqueria for late-night munchies left me with mixed feelings. The presentation of the Al pastor and mushroom tacos was appealing, but the Al pastor's taste fell short of expectations. On the other hand, the mushroom taco provided a more satisfying experience. I am uncertain about returning for another try.

My first visit and it wasn't bad. We had outdoor seating.. I had a Tito's and soda but was able to sample the margarita and another drink. They were pretty good, not lacking alcohol. We got chips and salsa and quesadillas which were really good. It's good option to check out for a late night snack. Parking is ample in the shopping center. Great location close to everything. Service wasn't bad, we did have a slight misunderstanding at first with seating but they were able to overcome. Do note they include gratuity in the bill so don't double tip if you don't have outstanding service.

Inside the place is aesthetically pleasing. Alot of cool decors and greenery. We got their their guac and chips served with a delightful salsa. (Always a classic choice) Next we got their lamb and shrimp taco which was very tasty. Their signature cocktails , the Amario and Sunset en Acapulco, were both strong and delicious. For dessert we dug into some Guava Caramel Flan and Churros with dulce de leche. You also have the choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream to pair with your churros. We went with vanilla and it was bomb , I'm not a fan of vanilla but we thought this was the best vanilla ice cream. Don't miss out on their taco tuesday deal instead of 2 tacos you get 3 .

I stumbled upon this place on Google and was not disappointed! I opted for outside seating and the vibes and service were nice! The food and drinks were sooooooo delicious! I highly recommend the birria tacos and elotes. I truly enjoyed and will absolutely be returning soon for lunch.

I'll keep it short, it definitely could have been better. I came on a Tuesday around 11pm after a concert. I wanted to try the Citadel nearby but they were closed already so we settled for this place. Since it was Tuesday all the Tacos on the left side of the Menu are 3 for 2. I ordered the Horchata (inconsistent chunks in there), the Elote (soggy boiled corn), and the Al Pastor Taco (flavorless meat like it wasn't even marinated let alone cooked on a Trompo for hours). My friends ordered different tacos and they said theirs was ok so I guess if you stop by avoid the al pastor and stick to the steak, shrimp, or the birria tacos.

Came here for a last minute work dinner and the La Santa team did a wonderful job accommodating for our large group. They set up private section for us on their outdoor patio and had dedicated servers helping out our tables. We were served a variety of tacos including chicken, carne asada, mushroom, and al pastor. I was so stuffed by the time the mushroom tacos came around that I didn't get to try them. My favorite ended up being the al pastor with the pineapple. They also gave us really large individual portions of guac. The chip to guac ratio was a little off and I ended up having a bunch of guac left over, but better that than the other. The guac could've used a little bit of salt or a twist of lime, but I really liked that is was actually avocado and not just filled with tomato and onions to make it seem fuller. Our group was being served margaritas, beer, and wine. I ended up going with the white wine, it was a little hectic so the server wasn't able to tell me what it was, but it was a good accompaniment to the tacos. Would eat here again if I were in Miami and the opportunity presented itself.

I've passed by this place a few times and finally it was my time to try it. Got the fish tacos, octopus tacos and a bean side dish to share. I wish the beans would've been mashed because the consistency was more of a soup so it was difficult to share. The tacos were really good and so was the beer. Service was also really great. We sat at the bar and the bar tender was very attentive. Would definitely be back.

Always a great time having tacos and tequila, right?! We came on a Tuesday which is the best deal (3x2 tacos) and if you go during Happy Hour then you get discounted margaritas! So we got the carne y queso tacos and 2 margs! I have to say that it was very hot inside and outside so be prepared for that. They do have fans, but it was still pretty warm. Maybe go after 8pm, but the HH will be over then (taco specials are all day on Tuesdays). Everything was delicious per usual and the drinks were strong. Check it out next time for Taco Tuesday!

Great tacos and you don't have to get doubles of everything, tacos are sold individually. Service is great, our server Pablo was fantastic. Easy parking right in the front and decent happy hour specials until 8pm. Plenty of outdoor seating which is our favorite.

La Santa Taqueria is one of my favorite restaurants to visit for Taco Tuesday. Their food is always on point, their drinks are great and we love that next door they have a mezcal "speakeasy." The decor is very fun and the vibe is always right. They have indoor and outdoor seating. On taco Tuesday, you get 3 tacos per order for the price of 2 and they also have a really good happy hour, which ends at 7pm. One thing that irks me about this place, is that you can no longer order over the phone. You can only order pick up in the app. I'm old school when it comes to that. The service has been hit or miss for me, sometimes I have had to flag people down to get things I've already asked for. But other than that, they are pretty friendly, which to me matters more than providing super quick service. I usually order their carnitas tacos, they're too good to not order them every time. Highly recommend their guacamole and lastly you can't leave this place without trying their churros, they're fire!!!

Food- Good tacos but over priced, welcome to Miami Service- Terrible. Had to call server several times to get drinks and food. Business- Terrible. As many have already mentioned they have a practice to get customers to double tip. The technic is to verbally tell you what your bill total is and then hand you the pay device with the screen changed to the tip screen. You add the tip because you are a good person and never see the bill unless you text or email yourself a copy. This happened to me tonight but luckily I sent myself a copy as I was curious how much my drinks were. Surprise double tip! I told the manager which she had the server return the double tip. Never an apology from anyone. It was all part of there normal business practice. Steal extra tips and simply return those smart enough to look at their bill. I will never return to a business that takes advantage of their customers.

The food is mediocre ! Also, apparently the parking lot is a "private" lot so even if you are inside dining in you'll still get a parking ticket for parking in their lot. I ordered my food to go and I live not even 5 minutes away, and all my food was cold. if I could give a negative stars, I would. NEVER AGAIN.

Tacos were definitely amazing. Well worth the trip. Filling, fresh and a good serving portion. However, our appetizer, the guacamole and chips felt like the guac was from wholly guacamole sold at Publix and the chips were from a bag one could buy at your local grocery store. Ambiance and service were good though. Will return to give them another chance at a better appetizer.

This place has a super cute patio and really delish tacos!!! So many flavors to choose from. I had the chicken tacos and they were super tasty would def go there again!!

I have to start by saying that Taco Tuesday's is where it's at! And sorry, no, there's cheap 50 cent tacos here but you do get three instead of two. Who wouldn't want 50% more taco for the money, right? The menu is pretty extensive, going beyond the basics with options like tongue (lengua) and tripe (de tripa) just to name a few. My taco of choice was the De Birra alongside a No Tan Santa, their version of a Moscow Mule, copper cup 'n all. The De Birra was good, served with the Birra broth and hot sauce on the side, it paired very well with the ginger beer in my No Tan Santa. The outdoor seating is very nice, with plenty of space between the tables, making it a good Covid friendly dining experience. Normal pricing here is a bit steep for my taste but the Tuesday special makes it a fair deal in my opinion, totally worth checking out

Very authentic and tasty Mexican taqueria. Not a fancy place but the service is fast and the food is delicious! Taco portions bring 2 for $12 but are stuffed with meat and sides. The elotes and queso fundido were good enough portion for sharing. Can't believe I almost forgot about the best part the Guava Flan!!!

Cool place to go and have a drink or 2 and some appetizers. Didn't really try out the food but really looking forward to it next time. Be careful with the nacho sauces, there are 2 that are very Spicy. I'll let you decide which ones lol

friend told me about this spot a minute ago. it was pretty decent got the barbacoa as well as chips and pico. everything was fresh and the food came out quickly.

Service was great, our server was super nice and very attentive. Fans are blowing hard but it's still warm in there. It's a nice stop for a quick lunch or a cold beer. Ordered the asada, blue crab and birria. I didn't care for either the asada or the blue crab. Ingredients seem fresh but they were just there. Birria tacos were much better, I think it's in the condiments or just because the birria or cooked in a condimented broth. We decided to stop trying there. But birria are good.

$5 margaritas on National Tequila Day Service by Homero my server and Luis who came to check in was great! The food came out so quickly. I had the mango and passion fruit margarita and they were perfect. Right amount of tequila! We were also given a complimentary margarita shot going around for National Tequila Day! I sat outside and it was extremely nice and pleasant. The margaritas kept me cool and the food was exquisite.

Love it! Had a beautiful lunch and Juan was a great server!! Highly recommend! The owner came over to check on us and he was awesome making sure everything was perfect!

I didn't even walk inside the restaurant but had a great time regardless. Instead, I spent my entire time outside on the patio, with a large group, o a weekday evening not long ago. The restaurant was able to accomodate a large group of us on long tables. They brought us platters and platters of tacos on soft corn tortillas. Each taco was small- eaten in 3 or 4 bites- and packed a punch of flavor. Each taco has 2 tortillas holding it. I was told the first one is to eat, and the second one is the catch all the things that fall out of the first one! A wonderful and practical idea, and this made it so I could eat every wonderful thing that fell out, which is inevitable in any taco situation I have ever been in involved in! As everything was the chef's choice brought out on platters, I just tried everything- and it was amazing. More spice than I ever thought I could handle, but I did! And the guacamole was _to die for_; absolute perfection. Thanks for spoiling all my future taco experience, La Santa!?!?!

I've been wanting to come here since they opened. It was Sunday Sunday and it was around 2 o'clock and jammed packed full of people joyously celebrating eating together without masks. We ordered the de birrias Which if you have not experienced them it's about time you do authentic Mexican cuisine. The wall with sacred heart is absolutely fabulous I would buy it right off of them if I could. The wallpaper in the bathroom with those pink cactuses is divine. The plating is exceptionally fun and absolutely Mexican and it's festive coloring and tin spoons. We didn't drink any tequila or Mezcal but apparently this place is all about them libations. And they certainly have their own signature drinks--the deep blue hue with an agave leaf what a great idea. Our waiter was a bit slow bringing our tortilla chips and salsa but apparently they make them on the spot (he told us 30 minutes into waiting) and although I saw that other people were served this quick to prep app rather fast I'm not sure what happened there. Tip is included. Mexican coke served here. A great spot to gather

Came to La Santa Taqueria for a team dinner and had a blast! We started dinner off with margs which were quite solid! At another location we had margs that didn't seem well balanced (either too much mix or too much lime as they were a bit extra sour) but the margs here were much more balanced! We then had a number of assorted tacos including: - Al Pastor marinated pork, fresh pineapple, white onion, cilantro, salsa roja guajillo - Carnitas confit pork, white onion, radishes, salsa verde de tomatillo cruda, cilantro, xnipec onion, white onion - Fish tempura grouper, salsa roja de guajillo, cilantro mayo, pico de gallo, cucumber, radish The al pastor and the fish were my favorite. The pineapple on the al pastor was a perfect sweet balancer and the fish taco was STACKED! The proteins on all the tacos were also all moist. Nothing was dry, which was awesome. I think i had like 6-7 tacos so I was definitely enjoying it!

Rodrigo and Fernando were awesome! Great service and sick tacos and margaritas! It was a great birthday meal!!

The food was ok, but you will have a parking charge notice on your car once you exit for $55.00-$90.00 dollars. And of course I'm not from the area and I was visiting, so I didn't know anything about downloading an app to go to a restaurant that's not a 5 star, & that's doesn't offer valet service. Never again I Never been to a restaurant where I had to pay to park and it's not a 5 star..silly me. You Try and support and they will rob you anyway they can. So basically $130 bucks for 4 tacos. Close it down!

Ordered Shrimp and Chicken Quesadillas. Also had the Guacamole. All was good and fresh! The Margaritas were small but tasty. It's a great local place, with nice staff. Will be back!

Visiting Miami and this was a lowkey suggestion by a friend that I regret neglecting the first attempt of advise. TURNED OUT TO BE ONE OF THE BEST TACOS IVE HAD IN MIAMI, So far from

Moved to Miami less than a week ago, stumbled into La Santa, and we were very pleased! Nice service, good food, and a big patio. Happy Hour daily from 5-8 was great too. Our server Demian was very nice and attentive in particular. Will be returning!

This is a difficult review to draft. I had heard mixed reviews, but none were enough to keep me away. Dining with a friend, we gave it a try and broadly sampled the offerings. Started with guacamole and chips. The guacamole was nothing sensational but good. The chips were less impressive. Generic, lacking any punch. Followed up with some corn. Boiled ear on a stick with small sides of butter, spices, etc. Again, adequate, nothing exotic. (Fried) Shrimp soft tacos. More onion than any other notable content. Asada taco with queso. Seasoned well. Tasty. Not too sloppy for hand food. Pollo quesadilla. The tortilla lacked any crisp; soggy, and slightly oily. Not exciting texture by any description. But, the contents were tastily seasoned. As with the tacos, onion, cilantro, etc. A bit predictable. Nothing specially unique to set apart from any other local Mexican-styled fare. Service was observably quick and cordially pleasant. There appeared to be 4 servers and about 30 guests, so numbers were on their side. Outdoor seating is loud - intensely blowing fans and music obliterating communication between diners. Pricey!!! Not reasonable for the quality. Not awful, nothing special. I did appreciate the cellulose straws. I would likely return without protest if friends insisted, but would not make any effort to return on my own.

Terrible experience and poor customer service. Food was "ok" we had the tacos. The ambiance was nice. Good music.

Food was delicious, Margaritas said 8 dollars on menu, ended up 18 dollars each. 160 dollars for two is kinda crazy. If your from another state, please look at bill, they took 26 dollars for gratuity and I did not know and tipped more,

This taqueria is one of the few in Miami that gets close to the authentic Mexican flavor. First time I tried them was at their food truck locations and I am happy to see that now they have an official restaurant. The location is OK, there is a small parking lot that they share with other businesses so sometimes you have to look for parking on the street. You can easily spot this place by the purple building and the big umbrellas outside. They have several vegetarian options including cauliflower, mushrooms and sweet potato tacos. I have tried all of them and they are pretty tasty. Portions are on the smaller side but they get some points for flavor. I have also placed to go orders and they were pretty fast. They have the traditional drink with grapefruit soda (Paloma) with both mezcal and tequila. The drink menu not only includes a good variety of cocktails but also wine, beer, Mexican sodas and traditional waters (Jamaica and Horchata) The decoration inside is pretty cool and they also have an outdoor area with live music and live mariachi on Thursdays. It can get a little loud if you are too close to the DJ booth but not a problem when mariachis are walking around. They recently opened a mezcaleria next to the restaurant but that deserves a separate review. This one is a must try if you are in the area!

Super cute spot in Little River with great service & vibrant interiors. Love the Sacred Heart Wall & the women warriors mural. Although I did not try the food myself, my father did & raved about the authenticity. I had a delicious Classic Paloma. Definitely want to come back soon.

Yummy tacos, fast, and reasonable prices! Not sure that I would get the guac again, but the green salsa was on point.

What a great spot! The food is delicious and fresh. Order comes out sooo quick. Service was exceptional. There is music as well. Such a fun restaurant. I want to for sure go back. Food and drinks well priced. They advised that there is specials on Tuesday's. Drinks half off and food you get an extra taco with the order.

Another place I've had on my hit list for some time but just simply haven't made the time to go check it out. After a beer at Off Site we ventured over to La Santa for a cocktail and I am so glad we did! Cocktails are great, Tequila selection is on point, service is welcoming and friendly and apparently, they have a kickin' happy hour that I need to check out! We ordered the Fundido w/sausage as well and it did not disappoint, what a tasty treat to accompany our drinks! We ran out of tortillas fairly quickly and were not offered more but that's ok.... could have certainly used them. Overall, its a quaint and cute addition to Little River that I plan on returning to :0)

Absolutely LOVE this place! For one of the most authentic Mexican experiences in Miami that stays true to its Magic City roots, this taqueria on the upper northeast-side is what I'm taco-ing about! Besides their tacos deliciosos, they have a full menu, including apps of queso fundido & in-house guac, plus churros if you still have room for dessert. They have a fantastic cocktail selection and even offer Mexican wine by the glass or bottle! The staff is incredible, especially Julie who always treats us like the Reinas Chingonas we are and Harold who is just the best and always makes us laugh! Also enjoy that they have specials throughout the week including Wine Wednesdays and Ladies Night on Thursdays!