Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina

Name: Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina
Address: 1918 S 10th St, McAllen, TX, United States, 78503
Telephone: (956) 630-2331
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

402 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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Santa Fe's Steakhouse & Cantina is famous for it's award winning steaks, fine wine & handcrafted cocktails. Don't miss out on the Orange Roughy, a favorite. High-end destination serving steaks & seafood backed by a massive wine list, plus live music nights.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(956) 630-2331

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Cantina Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(956) 630-2331
Website
http://www.santafemcallen.com/home.htm
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jorge Gonzales

Location
1918 S 10th St, McAllen, TX 78503
Neighborhood
McAllen
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

To be honest this is the section of our menu with the most variety. We often recommend that people eat a few appetizers instead of one of our entrees if they want something a little different. That's not to say our entrees are boring or bland. They are standard setters in our town, but our appetizers are known for their variety and how truly delicious and unique they are

Tuna Tartare$17.00
Cube sashimi tuna mixed with avocado chunks, pear, pinenuts, serrano peppers, red onions and capers. All tossed together in a Soy Vinaigrette
Bison Quail$15.00
Stuffed quail with bison sausage, cream cheese, red onions and bell peppers. Finished with an Aged Balsamic Glaze, accompanied by Chipotle grits
Buffalo Shrimp$12.00
Jumbo shrimp fried in corn meal batter and served with a sweet and spicy buffalo sauce
Spinach Artichoke Dip$12.00
Spicy blend of parmesan, Monterey jack, cream cheese, spinach and artichoke hearts served with seasoned toast points
Chimichurri Steak$15.00
5 ounces of seared flat-iron steak slivers served over marinated portobello mushrooms and topped with a rustic chimichurri sauce
Santa Fe Crab Cakes$15.00
Lump blue crab, red bell peppers, celery, and onions lightly seasoned and pan sautéed, topped with sun dried tomatoes and artichoke chutney
Calamari Frito$12.00
Fried calamari served atop a tomatillo-cilantro salsa verde
Mini Beef Wellington$13.00
Tenderloin tips wrapped in puff pastry with mushroom duxelle, gouda cheese, pâté, sundried tomatoes and Duck Demi-Glaze
Angels on Horseback$10.00
A delicious combination of smoked oysters and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon, and fried to a crispy golden brown
Navajo Conchas$10.00
Large mushroom caps stuffed with crab, then sautéed in sherry and topped with swiss cheese and crispy sweet potato strings
Baked Rancho Encantado$12.00
Herb encrusted, baked goat cheese with grilled red bell peppers and onions, served with seasoned toast points
Zozobra$17.00
Breaded Anaheim chile relleno stuffed with crab and served atop a zesty cheese sauce
Santa Fe's Artisan Cheese Selection$15.00
An assortment of artisan cheeses and fresh fruit

Steaks

This is the part of the menu that puts us on the map. Our steaks are all made with USDA Prime, aged cuts of beef. Lightly seasoned and cooked to your liking, these entrees are a safe bet for a fabulous meal. We feature aged, USDA PRIME cuts of beef. All steaks are served with a dinner salad

Petite Filet
- 6oz$34.00
Filet
- 9oz$38.00
New York Strip
- 12oz$42.00
Bone In Ribeye 22oz
- Market Price
Ribe Eye
- 14oz$34.00
T-Bone
- 20oz$44.00
Prime Rib
Prime Rib is prepared in limited quantities, you can must request availability from server. Served medium-rare to medium
- 12oz$32.00
- 16oz$36.00

Features

This is where we get creative with our menu. The brie cheese, caramelized onion and garlic, and red bell pepper smothered Filet Frances is just one example of how we zing things up a bit. Don't forget to also ask your server every time you are dining with us about our off menu features. We have anything from Pork chops, lamb, a variety of different fish, and specialty steaks that alternate every day

Filet Espresso$38.00
Tenderloin filet encrusted in espresso, baked, and puddled in a mildly spicy ancho pepper sauce
Filet Oscar$38.00
Tenderloin filet topped with crabmeat, steamed asparagus, and béarnaise sauce
Filet Frances$38.00
Tenderloin filet topped with melted brie, caramelized onions, chopped red peppers and garlic cloves
Surf and Turf$39.00
6oz Filet and four large grilled Gulf shrimp served with grilled vegetables
Chicken Zia$18.00
Two plump chicken breasts marinated in Napoleon Brandy and fresh orange juice, grilled, stacked atop mashed potatoes and topped with both orange brandy demi-glaze and gorgonzola cream sauce, then sprinkled with pinon nuts
Mesa Chicken$18.00
Layers of grilled chicken on a bed of mashed potatoes, sautéed shitake mushrooms, spinach, onions, garlic, bacon, and chipotle cream sauce
Caesar Salad$12.00
A bed of crispy romaine greens tossed in our own Caesar Salad dressing and topped with fresh parmesan cheese, served in a parmesan bowl
Mediterranean Salad$14.00
Mixed greens, hearts-of-palm, capers, cucumbers, onions, red bell peppers and tomato wedges lightly tossed with Oregano vinaigrette and sprinkled with Feta cheese
Baked Orange Roughy (House Specialty)$29.00
With artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, pinon nuts and pesto butter, baked in clay and served tableside; (Please allow 30 minutes for baking)
Shrimp Nuevo$26.00
Jumbo Gulf shrimp broiled in our Chef's tasty garlic butter sauce
Fried Shrimp$26.00
Jumbo Gulf shrimp fried in our own special batter
Fish of the Day
Fresh fish prepared differently daily (ask your server for details)
- Market price
Fresh Maine Lobster
- Market price

Sides

All of our side items are made the way we've been making them for years. The twice baked potato of today is the same it was 20 years ago. We like to say, "if it's not broke, don't fix it." We do however have a new vegetable every day. Ask your server about it. They're pretty special

Potatoes & Onions$6.00
Baked Potato$4.00
Pastry Wrapped Twice Baked Potato$6.00
Asparagus$6.00
Sauteed Spinach$6.00
Soup du Jour$6.00
Sauteed Mushrooms$6.00
Creamed Spinach$6.00
Seasonal Vegetables$4.00
Chipotle Grits$4.00

What 402 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service
RG
RodrigoG
Mexico City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food and great drinks the noise level could be lower but overall an amazing meal
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
The service was top notch. The server rang in our drinks and food correctly, however we received things wrong from the bar and kitchen. The food and drinks were still great. One margarita was to have no salt and had salt. Both steaks were supposed to be a ribeye but mine ended up being a strip instead of a ribeye.
CM
CindyMG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was absolute perfection! From the food to the music to the staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente la comida, bebidas y el servicio de los meseros excelente, sin duda regresaremos a ese lugar cuando vengamos a McAllen!!! Excelente todo!
RR
RaulR
Cancun
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Will be back again..
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! The food was amazing! Best steak in the valley.
S
Sahar
Corpus Christi
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service was too notch. Perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
JE
JohnE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience exceeded our expectations! The service was outstanding and the food was incredible. I have never eaten a steak so tender and delicious. We were celebrating our anniversary and they made it a memorable evening!
BD
BobD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is probably the best steak house in McAllen. We went there for my companion's birthday and glad we did. Wine is a bit pricey, but the steaks were excellent as were the sides. You get a side salad with each meal, which is nice. Our server was very friendly and efficient.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outdoor seating excellent and quiet
TM
TreciaM
Atlanta
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Went for my friend’s birthday. We shared a steak/potato and dessert. All was very good. Our waiter in the dining room did a great job. Such a big improvement from our last visit. Very happy with this experience.
EL
ELDIRTYDOG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambience: Serenading Beauty & Elegance. Service: Masterful, Specialized & Skilled by Sire Julio. Food: Ambrosial, Delectable & Lusciously Delicious Been a Loyal Customer for 25+ yrs.
CR
CelinaR
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Always love the food at Santa Fe, it’s our favorite spot. This time around, though, we wanted to celebrate our anniversary, which we noted in our reservation, and instead, we were seated next to large, rowdy party of 11. It was the oddest thing. Would I go back? Of course. The food is unmatched, and usually, we have the best service. I’m tossing this up as a fluke.
EG
EricaG
Houston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was outstanding!! Will dine here again!!
EH
EduardoH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
Food was tasty ! ambience is great service needs improvement . entree arrived first then appetizers . sat with all dirty dishes on the table for a while . regardless of price , location and type of meal , navigating thru dirty plates and utensils after your meal its unacceptable .
EG
EvelynG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
absolutely fabulous, never disappoints, , amazing customer service food is delicious as always been coming here for 3 years to celebrate my birthday and anniversary it will not disappoint oh and dessert is breath taking ! Defiantly recommend !
JK
JorgeK
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration and the whole night was amazing! Noe is our favorite waiter there and is now the wine expert. He pick a beautiful cab for us. This is our favorite place for steak! People and service are incredible
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall2food5service5ambience1
The service and food was outstanding. But the cramped restaurant and the large party that was basically sitting on top of us ruined the experience. When going to a restaurant like this I want to enjoy the company I am with not have to battle to talk to her without yelling with a loud crowded restaurant with horrible seating arrangement. Ambiance is everything when going to a nice steak place this place completely missed the mark with that
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience1
They haven’t renovated this place since the 1990’s. The decor is hideous and so is the lighting. The wait staff can be rude and condescending and I can get a better steak at Salt Grass for a much cheaper price. It’s as if they try too hard and then end up failing at everything. Their patio area is nice but that’s about it. They also brought out the wrong dessert and then decided to charge us for both of them.
SG
SamuraiGuy
San Antonio
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Group of 8 dined outside. Great food - steaks and Orange roughy. Spanish wine was excellent. Service was great. No wonder why this is considered to be the best restaurant in town.
JS
JimS
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best quality food in the valley. Best service anywhere. Cua was our server. I love when the server enjoys their job. And he was entertaining. Our first visit and many more to come. Our favorite local restaurant.
JF
JuanF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Service was top notch. Our server was very informative and Tentative to the table.
DB
DiannB
San Antonio
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, Santa Fe never disappoints me or my guests. Service is polite and always around but not hovering. LOVE this place.
SV
SylviaV
Corpus Christi
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful evening. Food was fantastic and Eduardo is a wonderful waiter.
s
sensitivepalate
Cleveland
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a French Onion Soap and the Sante Fe's Artisan Cheese board. Both were excellent.
FL
FredL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
we been going to Santa Fe Steakhouse for many years, and it's always been a very good experience.
m
marks
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Samantha was an excellent server. 9oz. Fillet was exceptional and featured appetizer was outstanding, guac and ribeye combo.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Corpus Christi
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and even better once moved into the private wine room.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
This is the worst steak I’ve ever had at a self-professedly “high-end” steak house. Save yourself a LOT of money and just head down the street to Texas Roadhouse.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Corpus Christi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing staff and great food. As always, a great first rate experience.
RG
RodrigoG
Mexico City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food! Prices aren't too high and service is great as well a little loud but overall great experience
DM
DianeM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed our waitress. Prompt and efficient. Suggestions were excellent.
RA
RobertA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time customer. I was very pleased and impressed with the staff. The food was amazing. The wine was delicious. Over all one of the BEST restaurants I have had the pleasure of eating at with my wife with out a doubt.
JV
JulioV
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience5
I was there for two business dinners on Tuesday and Wednesday. The hostess seemed bothered for asking for a different table on both nights. The servers were great after that and food was outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Corpus Christi
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter was awesome!
JV
JesseV
Corpus Christi
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We were surprised by the changes in the Cantina. The dance floor was smaller, the clientele was totally different. We were regular customers on every Friday night in 2007 through 2010. Friday nights were always hopping. On this visit, the Cantina was quiet and very relaxed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great waiter
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Grammy
Corpus Christi
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
It was a good experience and the food great. The rib eye was cooked perfectly. We were told the prime rib was medium rare, but it was very rare. Ate only around the edges and brought the rest home. For a fancy, expensive place, it seemed like the tables were way too close together. We could hear all the conversations around us without trying to. Service was excellent. As another reviewer mentioned, I'm not sure why they ask on the reservation if you are celebrating a special occasion. I wrote that we were there for our 50th anniversary, but nothing was said about that during the evening. We have been several times to this restaurant after receiving generous gift cards. Obviously, people love this place because it always seems to be packed when we've been there.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (956) 630-2331.

Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina is rated 4.7 stars by 402 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(956) 630-2331

Google Map for Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina

1918 S 10th St, McAllen, TX 78503

Additional information

Neighborhood
McAllen
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Cantina Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jorge Gonzales
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.santafemcallen.com/home.htm
Phone number
(956) 630-2331

Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Caesar Salad

Filet

Ribe Eye

Appetizers

Tuna Tartare$17.00

Bison Quail$15.00

Buffalo Shrimp$12.00

Spinach Artichoke Dip$12.00

Chimichurri Steak$15.00

Santa Fe Crab Cakes$15.00

Calamari Frito$12.00

Mini Beef Wellington$13.00

Angels on Horseback$10.00

Navajo Conchas$10.00

Baked Rancho Encantado$12.00

Zozobra$17.00

Santa Fe's Artisan Cheese Selection$15.00

Steaks

Petite Filet

Filet

New York Strip

Bone In Ribeye 22oz

Ribe Eye

T-Bone

Prime Rib

Features

Filet Espresso$38.00

Filet Oscar$38.00

Filet Frances$38.00

Surf and Turf$39.00

Chicken Zia$18.00

Mesa Chicken$18.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Mediterranean Salad$14.00

Baked Orange Roughy (House Specialty)$29.00

Shrimp Nuevo$26.00

Fried Shrimp$26.00

Fish of the Day

Fresh Maine Lobster

Sides

Potatoes & Onions$6.00

Baked Potato$4.00

Pastry Wrapped Twice Baked Potato$6.00

Asparagus$6.00

Sauteed Spinach$6.00

Soup du Jour$6.00

Sauteed Mushrooms$6.00

Creamed Spinach$6.00

Seasonal Vegetables$4.00

Chipotle Grits$4.00

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