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La Santisima
(Now Closed)Taco Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Phoenix
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Leona Johnson-kellyAugust 30, 2018Tacos, Horchata, & an amazing deep fried burrito! I went here 3 times while on a 10day trip to Az.We don't have anything close to this in Tacoma,Wa. Service was awesome.I can't wait to come back!!!
Jenny UngOctober 3, 2013Legit Mexican! Love the salsa bar (verde + strawberry surprisingly good!) While the tacos are clearly the star, the rice & beans were so good I cleaned the plate. BEST horchata I've ever had, srsly.- Leona Johnson-kellyAugust 30, 2018Tacos, Horchata, & some kind of deep fried burrito.💯I went to this place three times while in Arizona.😁We DEF don't have anything close to this restaurant here in Tacoma,Wa! Can't wait to come back!
Phoenix New TimesAugust 5, 2014Don't miss the outstanding salsa bar (cilantro crema and strawberry salsa are a couple highlights), and be sure to try the thirst-quenching horchata with pecans and fresh fruit. Read more
Chuck DriesJune 14, 2018I swear to god this is the most delicious food I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. The refried beans are sublime, the street tacos amazing, and the horchata will literally blow your mind!!!
Todd DragooJune 17, 2018Definitely hit this place up if you’re in the area. That salsa bar is legit. I loved my taco plate...I asked my server which three she recommended. The classic marg was solid. Great service.
Colin MattsonMarch 21, 2016Absolutely delicious entrees (burritos! tacos! quesos! tortas!) and the world's most amazing horchata. If you haven't been to La Santisima, you're missing out on a Mexican food gem.
Amanda Van LeuvenJuly 30, 2013Best horchata I've had! The chicken is so yummy as well. Very small inside, be prepared to bump elbows if you go during a busy time. But the food came out really quick and the service was great.
Vanessa CruzSeptember 24, 2015This place is amazing!! The pecan salsa is my favorite. Their guac is made with mango and is delicious. My fav taco would be the Santisima specialty and el gaucho taco.
I love this little place. It has really good tacos de cochinita pibil and their salsa bar, when filled, is wide-ranging and unique. Gotta try the horchata b/x it's different
Christopher MichaelFebruary 14, 2013This place is a hidden gem! Delicious horchata (must try) & the menu is stout w/ endless authentic Mexican food. Small dining area, but totally worth the wait. Try the street tacos!!
p baruaOctober 16, 2017The dip bar! My personal favorites were the chipotle and the pecan dip! The $6 classic margarita packs a punch too!
MattJuly 22, 2013Go here. Admittedly, I'm not from the SouthWest, but the burritos here (they call them Burros) are the best I've had. Anywhere. Al Pastor was tasty. Great salsa bar. Go to here.- Phoenix New TimesJanuary 14, 20132012 Best of Phoenix Winner: Best Salsa! The salsa bar puts this place on the map with 12 different salsas on hand from traditional pico de gallo to more unique selections like strawberry and pecan! Read more
Jess NicolDecember 28, 2016The pibil tacos and the entire salsa bar. Try the peanut salsa. The santisima taco is also out of this world. The horchata is amazing.
ViViFebruary 10, 2013The Baja dogfish shark tacos are incredible! And the array of sauces is like the 31 flavors of salsa. Love the eclectic decor with the rustic warmth of a cool hidden dive spot
Sameer RautJanuary 28, 2018Great choice of unlimited salsas. La santisma chicken and Cabo shrimp taco highly recommended 🌮
Ben GreenspanJanuary 12, 2015The Oaxacan Black Mole Tacos will leave you speechless. Prepare to be planning your second and third visits before the first one is even over.
Debbie CrimiMarch 31, 2017Horchada excellent. Great choices of salsa in their salsa bar. The tinga taco, sweet pork el pastor tacos and coconut flan
Neil MarucaMarch 25, 2017The Horchata fruit/pecan drink is AWESOME! The street tacos were also great, especially the Pollo Asado (bursting with flavor)- Ben GreenspanJanuary 12, 2015best salsa bar ever, try them all, especially the guacamole, chipotle, and pecan varieties.
- Phoenix New TimesFebruary 1, 2012Best of Phoenix Winner 2011: Best Salsa. Tasty tacos with a brilliant salsa bar that keeps us coming back for more. Flavors include pecan, sweet, cool cilantro crema, chipotle & more! Read more
- Phoenix New TimesSeptember 26, 2013Currently La Santisima, and past Best Of Phoenix winner, this favorite local taco shop will be plating up their ward winning salsa at Best of Phoenix A'fare on October 5th. Tickets are on sale now! Read more
Phoenix New TimesSeptember 15, 2012We can't stop thinking about these tacos and you won't be able to either after you sample them at Best Of Phoenix A'fare on 10/6. Get your tickets at half-price before 9/17. Read more
Nick CruzNovember 11, 2012Wow I can't believe how good this place is. I highly recommend if you're looking for a different, fresh Mexican food. The salsa bar is unbelievable!
TV Food MapsApril 26, 2015Check out La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop as it was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives for the gourmet taco spot mixing up a mean mole Read more
Will BjerkeAugust 17, 2013Get the strawberry and Mexicana salsa! Words can't describe how flavorful they are. Try all of them including their guacamole!!!- Daniel KunsmanOctober 28, 2015The horchata and shark are amazing. Pastor is great and has an intimate and fun atmosphere
- Great salsa bar, the cochinita pibil is fantastic. One of the best taquerias in PHX
R KJune 7, 2013it has been said before -- but once again -- it is the salsa bar. award winning - many choices. as for food pretty good vegetarian choices, but I digress -- salsa!
Ref LJune 6, 2015Small, too cozy, rice n beans were blah. Tortillas should've been homemade. Tacos were ok. Since I had to takeout because too packed. by time home they were already cold. Parking sucks as well.
Horchata. Salsa bar. Cochinita pibil tacos. Chicken tinga tacos are great too, if you like spicy.
Michelle SMay 26, 2019Cadillac margarita is a salt bomb and nasty. Cauliflower taco was very poor and unseasoned. Shark taco tasted fishy. The only good taco was fried shrimp and was super simple with just cabbage.
DerekFebruary 15, 2019Got 5 gourmet tacos. All were great. Service was quick and honest, didn't just recommend the most expensive.
Kara GlitheroJanuary 9, 2014Holy freaking best horchata I've ever had. Seriously, it has fruit and nuts in it. So dang good.
Todd GallowayMay 27, 2016Everyone loved every taco they ordered, seems like you can't go wrong here.- Michelle SMay 27, 2019Cadillac Margarita tasted like salt water with lime and was undrinkable. Cauliflower taco had no seasoning and was done poorly. Fried shrimp were delicious but topping was boring.
JJ FarricielliJanuary 31, 2014Wow horchada! I never thought you could be so delicious .Pecan salsa and radish salsa my favorites!!
Ryan JelinekAugust 10, 2014The horchata is as good as people have claimed. It is a large beverage though. Everything our group ordered was great.
Jessica EckmanApril 7, 2017Street Tacos, Salsa and an ice cold Victoria. All I can say is, really good.- Phoenix New TimesAugust 3, 2011Order the Horchata! You will not regret it! And it was voted one of the top 100 favorite dishes in 2011 by the Phoenix New Times!
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Mexican restaurant in Central Phoenix serving gourmet tacos, burritos, quesadillas, seafood, beer, margaritas, and a homemade salsa bar for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(602) 254-6330
View menu on http://lasantisimagourmet.com/Tacos.html
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No
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Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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