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

449 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

Jan 30, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

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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

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 449 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Corpus Christi / McAllen
Good for groups
Corpus Christi / McAllen
Neighborhood gem
Corpus Christi / McAllen
Great for fine wines
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Lively
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Most Booked
McAllen
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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RobertL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, customer service! Recommend to go in the rgv
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Dallas
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5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
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OpenTable Diner
Corpus Christi
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always.
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florlozano
Corpus Christi
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and Food was Great!!! This is our favorite place for dinner!!!
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ZamiraR
Las Vegas
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Santa Fe siempre será una excelente opción para celebrar una ocasión especial o simplemente comer delicioso.
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puro956
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience1
Decor needs serious updating considering what you’re paying. They should make better beef wellingtons like how Hells Kitchen does it.
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Patrick
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
One of the better places to eat in McAllen. It is pricey but the food was delicious. Server I had was exceptional.
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Maria
Corpus Christi
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Light was way too dimmed, we all had to use our phone light to see the menu. When the food came out, we requested an additional candle to see our food. The booth next to us, also requested an additional candle for light as well. Service was okay, have had better.
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OpenTable Diner
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5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and our server was great!
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ValentinT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place for perfect romantic date!highly recommend!
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2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! Portions are always too much.
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AnnabelU
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and good food . A definite repeat
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Las Vegas
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
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Horrible service. Took them an our to take our order.
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3.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Always such a good restaurant, but not last night.
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Zako
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
First time. Would go back again. Food was great. Drinks were good.
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JoseP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience. Food and drinks were amazing.
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5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entire experience was amazing! All the food was delicious😋. Our waiter was great!
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Banana
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great, food fantastic! The option for outdoor seating is a plus. We will be back!
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TreciaM
Atlanta
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Sat next to the piano. Was very nice. The steak was perfect. Just like I ordered. My companions ordered the beef short ribs. They said it was very good. Amanda (server) got our drink orders correct. She suggested some different types of drinks. They came out as ordered. Nice to try something different. We really like Amanda. Best waitress in the restaurant. Always on point and very knowledgeable. Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
12 reviews
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12 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great. Never disappoints.
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1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good atmosphere really enjoyed the night
OT
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1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Very loud, server never checked back on us after ordering.
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2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food.
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ElaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would totally recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a more upscale restaurant in the Rio Grande Valley. Food was great! Atmosphere was even better!
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Alleng
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Had to keep asking for items, refills etc., also never received any warm bread to go with our salads or meal.
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FranceneP
Corpus Christi
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another nice dinner at Santa Fe! Waiter was very attentive, food was great and the music is always great.
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jasons
Corpus Christi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service is outstanding. The food is amazing!!
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RalphG
Nashville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistent as always sant fe is an oasis in mcallen Texas. Arturo, Noe, Austin always take care of me..going above and beyond. The steak this time was amazing..bone in ribeye..
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JeremiahV
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience1
The worst Wagyu steak ever, kids were yelling for 2 hours. Service was outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Awesome food. A bit spendy, can’t come as often as we’d like Too chilly Brought some friends & they were very pleased. Thanks for a treat.
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Jacqueline
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, quiet, great delicious food, and great cocktails. Server was very professional and was a great server overall. Will definitely come visit Mcallen only for this restaurant! Great experience!!
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JoelV
Corpus Christi
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food, professional, seRvice was a bit off from usual but still a pleasant experience
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JacobH
Las Vegas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this restaurant. The food is always consistently wonderful. We had a excellent server.
LA
LornaA
Melbourne
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
After booking through OpenTable I called to request a specific area for seating. The lady who answered was extremely rude and disengaged while talking to me while also greeting at the door. I have never been treated this way in any restaurant. If it was not for a special occasion we would have gone somewhere else. The food is always outstanding but we were very disappointed with the wagyu steaks. Everything else was to perfection. Service was outstanding as was the wine. I just know not to order the wagyu steak and would take this over the rude receptionist! I know their food is always outstanding. Very disappointed.
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LariD
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambiance was great (live piano music). Food was exquisite (taste, presentation) and well proportioned. Drinks were delicious. Service was exceptional.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Service was a bit slow but it is understandable during these times. Steak was perfect and Mac and cheese was unbelievable!!
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ReneL
Corpus Christi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really enjoy this place. Its first class always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great! The food delicious and de services super great!
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MarkK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Santa Fe never disappoints! Great romantic environment, soft piano music in the background. Candle light, great drinks, great food, great service. And they also offer a casual setting with patio seating. Can’t go wrong here. Highly recommend.
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JulioV
Las Vegas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience3
Quail was to bland this time for some reason and not enough seasoning. Not sure if you changed anything but they were fantastic the first time I had them and was also a little nosy And everything else was great. Still my favorite spot in McAllen

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 449 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

Jan 30, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 14 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

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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Make a reservation

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