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El Santo Restaurant, Sacramento, CA

El Santo Restaurant

3.6 (71)
$30 and under
Traditional Mexican
1000 K St Ste 150, Sacramento, CA 95814

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Good for groups
We thank you for your support during the last two years! Unfortunately due to covid and the economy, we are closing regular operations of O Ponto Steakhouse. We are being absorbed by our sister restaurant El Santo and will now only be offering the Brazilian Steakhouse on special holidays and for private events such as birthdays, holiday parties, etc. We apologize for having to cancel your reservation, but would like to wish you a safe and prosperous New Year! For any questions, please call 916-571-8980.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Mexican, Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 3:00 am–3:15 am
  • Phone number
    (916) 571-8980
  • Website
    https://www.elsantocantina916.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1000 K St Ste 150, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    10th Street & K Street
  • Parking details
    Parking Structure located on 10th and L Street. Metered street parking available on 10th based on availability.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

El Santo Restaurant's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

Menu #1

    Starters

    • Fried Calamari$16.00

      squid marinated in buttermilk, served with cocktail sauce

      • Bacon Wrapped Chicken$15.00

        chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, bacon crisp fried onions

        • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp$18.00

          prawns, mozzarella cheese, bacon, crisp fried onion, homemade sauce

          • Gourmet Nachos$16.00

            tortilla chips, 3 cheeses, skirt steak, sour cream, lime-marinated red onion

            • Picanha com Alho$17.00

              skewered garlic beef

              Salads

              • Chicken Caesar Salad$16.00

                romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons, ceasar dressing

                • Steak Salad$18.00

                  arugula, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, house balsamic vinaigrette

                  Entrees

                  • Tri-Tip Sandwich$17.00

                    butcher-cut grilled steak, toasted french roll, side of fries (your choice of: traditional french fries, garlic fries, or sweet potato fries)

                    • Manny's Tacos$18.00

                      rib-eye taco wrapped with cheese & grilled shrimp taco, side of chips & salsa

                      • O'Ponto Burger$16.00

                        1/2 lb angus beef, american cheese, crisp fried onions, side of fries (your choice of: traditional french fries, garlic fries, or sweet potato fries)

                        • BBQ Ribs$17.00

                          1/2 rack pork ribs, house chipotle bbq sauce

                          Desserts

                          • Desserts

                            All of our desserts are made fresh daily. Please ask for today's dessert selection

                            Specialty Cocktails

                            • Caipirinha$14.00

                              cachaca, cane sugar, fresh lime

                              • Botanical Mule$13.00

                                kettle one cucumber, ginger beer, mint

                                • Mango Mojito$14.00

                                  captain morgan, mango puree, mint

                                  • Smoky Sunrise$12.00

                                    union mezcal, orange juice & pineapple juice

                                    • Margarita$13.00

                                      tequila, house simple syrup, fresh juice

                                      • Cantarito$14.00

                                        tequila, grapefruit juice, orange juice, lime juice

                                        Menu #2

                                          Starters

                                          • Fried Calamari$14.00

                                            squid marinated in buttermilk, served with cocktail sauce

                                            • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp$18.00

                                              prawns, mozzarella cheese, bacon, crisp fried onion, homemade sauce

                                              Rodizio Experience

                                              $59; unlimited salad bar, sides, and cheese plates, unlimited carvings of table cut meats

                                                Charcuterie

                                                • Bread

                                                  • Cold Meats

                                                    • Cheese

                                                      • Charcuterie Board

                                                        Salads

                                                        • Classic Caesar

                                                          • Green Salad

                                                            • Quinoa Salad

                                                              Sides

                                                              • Rice & Black Beans

                                                                • Mashed Potatoes

                                                                  • Roasted Pineapple

                                                                    • Deep Fried Plantain

                                                                      Meat Selection

                                                                      • Picanha

                                                                        • Lamb Chops

                                                                          • Tri-Tip

                                                                            • Rib-Eye

                                                                              • Filet Mignon

                                                                                • Bottom Sirloin

                                                                                  • Pork Sausage

                                                                                    • Garlic Steak

                                                                                      • Pork Ribs

                                                                                        • Shrimp

                                                                                          • Bacon Wrapped Chicken

                                                                                            Desserts

                                                                                            • Desserts

                                                                                              All of our desserts are made fresh daily. Please ask for today's dessert selection

                                                                                              Specialty Cocktails

                                                                                              • Caipirinha$14.00

                                                                                                cachaca, cane sugar, fresh lime

                                                                                                • Botanical Mule$13.00

                                                                                                  kettle one cucumber, ginger beer, mint

                                                                                                  • Mango Mojito$14.00

                                                                                                    captain morgan, mango puree, mint

                                                                                                    • Smoky Sunrise$12.00

                                                                                                      union mezcal, orange juice & pineapple juice

                                                                                                      • Margarita$13.00

                                                                                                        tequila, house simple syrup, fresh juice

                                                                                                        • Cantarito$14.00

                                                                                                          tequila, grapefruit juice, orange juice, lime juice

                                                                                                          Oponto Wines & Bubbles

                                                                                                            Whites

                                                                                                            • Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Monterey County California$15.00

                                                                                                              • Skyside Chardonnay North Coast 2018$16.00

                                                                                                                • Napa Cellars Chardonnay Napa Valley 2016$80.00

                                                                                                                  Moscato & Rose

                                                                                                                  • Saracco Moscato d'Asti$16.00

                                                                                                                    • Rinaldi Pink Moscato$88.00

                                                                                                                      • Starmont Carneros Rose Pino Noir 2017$89.00

                                                                                                                        • Yellow Tail Pink Rose$15.00

                                                                                                                          • Dark Horse California Pink Rose$15.00

                                                                                                                            Reds Cabs & Merlots

                                                                                                                            • Markham Napa Valley Merlot 2016$17.00

                                                                                                                              • Rutherford Hill Napa Valley Merlot 2016$110.00

                                                                                                                                • J. Lhor | Cabernet Sauvignon 2017$16.00

                                                                                                                                  • Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon | Sonoma 2016$80.00

                                                                                                                                    • The Hess Collection | Cabernet Sauvignon Allomi | Napa Valley 2017$120.00

                                                                                                                                      • Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon 2017$140.00

                                                                                                                                        • Quinta Das Carvalhas Reserva Douro Portugal$155.00

                                                                                                                                          • Jordan Cabernrt Sauvignon Sonoma County 2015$160.00

                                                                                                                                            Champagne

                                                                                                                                            • Mini Moet$26.00

                                                                                                                                              • Mini Prosecco$22.00

                                                                                                                                                • Stanford Brut$60.00

                                                                                                                                                  • Moet & Chandon Rose$160.00

                                                                                                                                                    What 71 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                    El Santo Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                    3.6
                                                                                                                                                    3.6 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                                                    • 3.6Food
                                                                                                                                                    • 3.7Service
                                                                                                                                                    • 3.6Ambience
                                                                                                                                                    • 3.3Value

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                                                                                                                                                    71 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                    1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                      Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                                                                      Dined on March 21, 2022

                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                      I initially went because they advertised a Brazilian steakhouse dining menu but when I got there they had completely gotten rid of that portion of the restaurant only offering Mexican cuisine. I went specifically for the Brazilian steakhouse and when my wife and I showed up it was a let down.

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                                                                                                                                                    2. Roman

                                                                                                                                                      Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

                                                                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                                                                      Dined on March 13, 2022

                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                                      They need to update there website. They no longer serve Brazilian grill. Such a disappointment.

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                                                                                                                                                    3. ErikH

                                                                                                                                                      Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                      Dined on December 12, 2021

                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                      Absolutely loved the food and service. It was amazing. The only 'weird' part of the experience was the 'common' area bathrooms that had LOTS of traffic from the adjoining restaurants - which seemed to result in a lot of unmasked folks using the restrooms. But we were safe and enjoyed our meal. We will return!

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                                                                                                                                                    4. ClancyF

                                                                                                                                                      Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 20, 2021

                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                      Very Memorable! Delicious food! Great service, we will be back!

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                                                                                                                                                    5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                      Tahoe / Reno Area1 review

                                                                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 14, 2021

                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                      To be honest, Sizzler puts there salad bar to shame. The meats were ok at best. Extremely overpriced and will never dine here again. What a waste of time and money.

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                                                                                                                                                    6. RussellW

                                                                                                                                                      Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

                                                                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                                                                      Dined on October 31, 2021

                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                      Don't waste your time or money. Salad bar was awful. Sides were un-edible. Our table was skipped every time by the person bringing around the meats. The floors were sticky. Terrible selection of nonalcoholic drinks.We didn't even bother to finish out meal.

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                                                                                                                                                    7. LupC

                                                                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                                                                      Dined on October 17, 2021

                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                      To much going on it’s a bar Mexican restaurant and Brazilian steakhouse. And all behind a curtain

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                                                                                                                                                    8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                      California Central Coast3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                                                                      Dined on October 15, 2021

                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                      Service was ok. Salad bar had very little options. Meat was half raw and cold.

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                                                                                                                                                    9. Mikeb VIP

                                                                                                                                                      Sacramento / Sacramento Valley65 reviews

                                                                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                                                                      Dined on October 10, 2021

                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                      Service is slow. Prices are way too high for the amount of food. Ambiance is awful and outdated. I would not recommend this place. The worst experience of the year! 3 of us with limited food options and amount, cost us about 250. Outrageous.

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                                                                                                                                                    10. KarrieS

                                                                                                                                                      Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

                                                                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                                                                      Dined on September 26, 2021

                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                      Terrible experience. Overpriced, bad service, empty salad bar, infrequent meat offerings. Will not return.

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                                                                                                                                                    This restaurant is permanently closed.

                                                                                                                                                    Google Map for El Santo Restaurant

                                                                                                                                                    1000 K St Ste 150, Sacramento, CA 95814

                                                                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                                                                                                      10th Street & K Street
                                                                                                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                                      Sacramento
                                                                                                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                                      Mon 3:00 am–3:15 am
                                                                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                                                                      $30 and under
                                                                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                      Traditional Mexican, Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
                                                                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                      Fine Dining
                                                                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                      Parking Structure located on 10th and L Street. Metered street parking available on 10th based on availability.
                                                                                                                                                    • Payment options
                                                                                                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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