Hoja Santa

Name: Hoja Santa
Address: 722 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, United States, 60301-1407
Telephone: (708) 665-3848
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (144)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

722 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1407

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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

We're Hoja Santa, your culinary adventure in Oak Park. Inspired by the Hoja Santa leaf, we blend tradition and innovation to serve up unforgettable Mexican flavors. Join us for great food, crafted cocktails, and a warm welcome

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(708) 665-3848
Website
http://www.hojasantaoakpark.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
722 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1407
Neighborhood
Oak Park
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Takeout

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What 144 people are saying

Hoja Santa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Near West
Best Food
Near West
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hoja Santa offers a "unique and flavorful" menu that delights with dishes like butternut squash, ribeye, and fish tacos. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "great atmosphere." The sangria and cocktails are highlights, while the bone marrow and shrimp piza provide "unusual" yet memorable culinary experiences.

144 Reviews

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Judith
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate on patio which was good for maintaining a low noise level. Everything was great!
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anthony
Chicago / Illinois1 review
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
What was ordered: Salmon Entree, Bruselas, Guacamole Salmon Entree was an interesting dish - with its sweet sauce, this dish flavor was more of a Chinese takeout “taste”. It’s like I ordered General Tso’s. Would not order this (Salmon) again. The bruselas have potential - instead of bell peppers maybe some minced jalapeños to add some heat; as well as less of the sauce used for the Bruselas that reminds me of chamoy. The mint leaves add a nice touch but instead of whole leaves perhaps minced or hand torn so the oils mix with the dish itself. Would order again! Guacamole, well - everybody has their own version let’s just say that. Next time I come back - will most likely lean towards the steak/beef dish options.
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Jesse
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The Best menu in the burbs! Every dish was mouth watering! No disappointments here!
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Paloma VIP
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious! We went to Hoja Santa and loved every bite. The butternut squash was surprisingly amazing so flavorful. The ribeye was cooked perfectly, juicy and full of taste. The bone marrow was incredible. You can really tell how much care goes into each dish. The atmosphere was great and the service was excellent Katherine is super friendly and attentive. We’ll definitely be coming back!
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Kelly VIP
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and great service. Try the fish tacos! They are outstanding!
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TamiB VIP
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this experience was great. Loved the Sangria, with its’ subtle spices and rich fruitiness. We ordered the Tuna Crudo, butternut squash dish, arugula salad and Filet Mignon. Each was delicious and so nicely seasoned. Desert of mango sorbet came with caramel drizzle that added the perfect compliment to cap off the meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I thought I made standard reservations but was seated in the bar at a high top. After ordering cocktails and a few apps to start, the hostess came over to inform us that due to the volume of reservations that we would be limited to 90 minutes. We ended up not ordering much more because space on table was limited and we now had a time restriction. The food we had was good, but due to the service and seating we left after apps and drinks and went somewhere else. At the time we left there were empty tables.
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Reginald
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was bad, food was mediocre for the price.
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Karen
Chicago / Illinois24 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the ribeye tacos and my friend ordered the salmon. It was very nice outside so we ate in their front patio on Lake street which with bikes riding through can get hectic. The chef prepared a few small loaded Nachos which are not on the menu and so delicious we asked if we could order a small plate of them which was accommodated and killed my appetite so I didn’t eat a lot of my food and have leftovers! The service was excellent and the food was delicious.
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Richard
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unusual foods made it a memorial experience. My wife loved the bone marrow dish. Unusual shrimp piza. A very original squash dish. These are all shared dishes that all 4 members of my party enjoyed.
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FAQs

Hoja Santa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 665-3848.

Hoja Santa is rated 4.5 stars by 144 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

722 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1407

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Oak Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Takeout

Website
http://www.hojasantaoakpark.com/
Phone number
(708) 665-3848

Hoja Santa

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