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Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina

4.7
4.7
478 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Jorge Gonzales

  • 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

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What 478 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Overall

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Food

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Service

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Ambiance

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Value

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Good for business meals

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Hot spot

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Great for fine wines

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Romantic

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Steakhouse

  • McAllen

    Best Overall

  • McAllen

    Best Food

  • McAllen

    Best Service

  • McAllen

    Best Ambiance

  • McAllen

    Best Value

  • McAllen

    Good for business meals

  • McAllen

    Neighborhood gem

  • McAllen

    Great for fine wines

  • McAllen

    Romantic

  • McAllen

    Good for special occasions

  • McAllen

    Lively

  • McAllen

    Most Booked

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful from walking in to the very last bite. Highly recommend oh and steak was amazing

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience on our celebratory dinner evening was absolutely superb! The steaks that we ordered were cooked just as we ordered them and the waiter we had was personal & very attentive but not overbearing. We were impressed with his friendly attitude and service! The pan seared sea scallops, as were the Angels on Horseback appetizers, were awesome & the Blakava dessert that we ordered was an amazing finish to our dinner ! Santa Fe Steakhouse has stood the test of time for many years & for a very good reason!

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  3. KZee

    Chicago

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Went to celebrate my mom for mother's day. There was tons of traffic , we were running late and they really accommodated us. The service was great and the food was delicious. We got the Mediterranean salad as a side and veggies. The steak was very tender and flavorful. The piano player was a nice touch, too bad it was when we almost left. The ambiance is nice, it seemed quiet when we got there, but when the piano started it was really nice. Valerie, our waitress was nice and attentive. She was very kind and knowledgeable with the menu items. Will definitely come back when I'm in town and recommend to the ones that live here.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall everything was really good. Good food, service atmosphere.

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  5. JavierR

    Monterrey

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best restaurant in McAllen. By far, you’ll have a wonderful experience, Santa Fe is the gold standard.

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  6. Jorge

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you are a meat lover, this is the place in the valley! A great place to enjoy, nice mood and decoration and a exceptional service!!!! also a remarkable wine collection!

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  7. DNMart

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience3
    Food was excellent but waiter was not. He forgot some items, took long to attend to us, we needed to call on him rather than him checking up on us. Piano player was loud and made it hard to hear or have conversations. We love Santa Fe because the food is always excellent, this experience was a first for us, with respect to our service.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Guanajuato

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was absolutely such an amazing dinner. Ambiance and staff were the best they made our special evening a perfect one. The food was absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to come back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great !!! Food awesome. Could use a better softer bread for us seniors

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  10. RoyC

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience. First time but not the last. Server Sam L was great example of customer service. Food outstanding. Recommend trying the additional sauces. FANTASTIC

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  11. AlbertA

    Corpus Christi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Table was two small for adult seating. Seated by the north wall in main dining area. Other than that, our experience was excellent.

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  12. Vondaleigh

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    The outdoor eating is beautiful..the inside is too dark. The food is excellent as it should be for the price.

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  13. TonyV

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the most consistent and flavorful restaurants around!

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  14. EdwardL

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The food was outstanding! Our waiter was wonderful and attentive. Will definitely return.

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  15. JulioV

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! Excellent service great food. Highly recommended

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  16. LyndaP

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very tender steaks and great side dishes! Glad we dined here before leaving the valley!

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  17. Sandrah

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    I’ve eaten their before and loved it. This visit was disappointing as the service was subpar.

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  18. DeborahR

    Houston

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Victor is back!! This place is legendary for good reason.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect for date night. The staff was helpful and accommodating, will definitely go back.

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  20. Slanky

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely food and service! We have already recommended it to friends and family.

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  21. Alan

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect venue for date night we had a good time yesterday! Really perfect customer service. Will visit again!

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  22. MichaelH

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    service what great. all food except prime rib was excellent. Prime rib was low on flavor and had more than expected fat and gristle. More of the steak was un edible as was expected.

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  23. ReneP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience visiting this establishment, one of the best in the City of McAllen. Service is top notch, never having to wait on anything, they don't rush you, very accommodating, excellent experience, great food, pricey for some, but well worth it.

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  24. JeffR

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter Joe served us like Royalty. We Enjoyed our time there.

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  25. Robin

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food! The trout was amazing! I love when you can sit in a restaurant and actually hear each other talk. Even with the piano player ( who was very good by the way) it was still easy to carry on a conversation.

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  26. JoelV

    Corpus Christi

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, reservation was ready when arrived on time, service was excellent and ambiance was pleasing.

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  27. GDF8

    Tucson

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good dining experience - Service was exceptional, food quality and paring sides @ 110%! The broad wine offerings represent multiple regions with various price ranges.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from everyone, the food was delicious.

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  29. RobertL

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, customer service! Recommend to go in the rgv

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food as always.

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  32. florlozano

    Corpus Christi

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and Food was Great!!! This is our favorite place for dinner!!!

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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. Patrick

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    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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  36. Maria

    Corpus Christi

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    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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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and our server was great!

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  38. ValentinT

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place for perfect romantic date!highly recommend!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious! Portions are always too much.

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  40. AnnabelU

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and good food . A definite repeat

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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 478 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today
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

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