Santo Taco – Mexican
This vibrant taqueria pulses with energy, drawing guests in with the smoky aroma of charred carne asada and the enticing sizzle of al pastor on the grill. The kitchen transforms fresh ingredients into bold masterpieces, ranging from the deep, spice-laden warmth of slow-cooked birria to the bright, citrus-kissed crunch of their celebrated Wednesday seafood specials.
380 State Street, Salt Lake City UT 84111 https://santotacos.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its welcoming and hospitable atmosphere, guests consistently praise the polite and attentive service staff who ensure a satisfying dining experience through regular check-ins. Standout dishes include the high-quality pizzas, which diners highlight for their excellent preparation and consistent quality. Reviewers love the warm environment, noting that the friendly team and inviting feel make it a perfect spot for a relaxed and enjoyable meal.
Menu
Daily Specials
Special pricing available on specific days
- Seafood Wednesday Special - Shrimp Taco - $2: Shrimp taco available on Wednesdays Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Wednesday Special - Fish Taco - $2: Fish taco available on Wednesdays Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Birria Taco: Beef stew with cheese taco on a corn tortilla
- Pescado Taco: Fish taco on a corn tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco: Grilled steak taco on a corn tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Chingon Taco: Chicken, pork and beef with fajita-style veggies on a flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco: Marinated pork taco on a corn tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calabacitas Taco: Zucchini with corn, queso fresco, and sour cream on a corn tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Taco: Pork chorizo taco on a corn tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cactus Taco: Seasoned grilled cactus with queso fresco on a corn tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taco: Grilled chicken taco on a corn tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco: Pork carnitas taco on a corn tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobernador Taco: Shrimp taco on a corn tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Verde Taco: Pork in chile Verde taco on a corn tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Birria Quesadilla: Beef stew with cheese quesadilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Quesadilla: Grilled steak quesadilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Quesadilla: Marinated pork quesadilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Quesadilla: Grilled chicken quesadilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Quesadilla: Pork carnitas quesadilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Chile Verde Burrito: Pork in chile verde burrito Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Burrito: Pork carnitas burrito Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito: Grilled steak burrito Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calabacitas Burrito: Zucchini with corn, queso fresco and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Burrito: Beef stew with cheese burrito Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Al Pastor Burrito: Marinated pork burrito Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jarocho Burrito: Shrimp burrito Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pescado Burrito: Fish burrito Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Asado Burrito: Grilled chicken burrito
Mulitas
- Cheese Mulita: Corn tortilla quesadilla with cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Birria Mulita: Corn tortilla quesadilla with beef stew and cheese
- Al Pastor Mulita: Corn tortilla quesadilla with marinated pork
- Carne Asada Mulita: Corn tortilla quesadilla with grilled steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- Pollo Asado Mulita: Corn tortilla quesadilla with grilled chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Carnitas Mulita: Corn tortilla quesadilla with pork carnitas
Nachos
- Vegetarian Nachos: Cheese smothered nachos with veggie fajita, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Carne Asada Nachos: Cheese smothered nachos with grilled steak, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Birria Nachos: Cheese smothered nachos with beef stew, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Al Pastor Nachos: Cheese smothered nachos with marinated pork, pico de gallo, sour cream, and jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Carnitas Nachos: Cheese smothered nachos with pork carnitas, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños
- Pollo Asado Nachos: Cheese smothered nachos with grilled chicken, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños
Fries
- Al Pastor Fries: Cheese smothered fries with marinated pork, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños
- Carne Asada Fries: Cheese smothered fries with grilled steak, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños
- Birria Fries: Cheese smothered fries with beef stew, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños
- Carnitas Fries: Cheese smothered fries with pork carnitas, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños
- Pollo Asado Fries: Cheese smothered fries with grilled chicken, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños
Sides
- Chips & Guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Guacamole
- Chips & Salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Birria Meat Consomé
- 14oz Pint Salsas: Mild, Med, Hot, and Hotter
- Salsas Chingonas 14oz: Roasted (Mild), Green (Med), Red (Hot), Habanero (Hotter)
Desserts
- Flan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocoflan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Churros Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches Cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Aguas Frescas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coca-Cola 1/2 Liter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Fountain Drinks: Sprite, Diet Coke, Coke Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Jarritos: Bottle
- Sidral: Bottle Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Santo Taco
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports various diets including keto, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, pescatarian, high-protein, and several health-focused dietary plans.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews highlight no specific concerns, instead focusing on the polite service, welcoming atmosphere, and high-quality pizza preparation.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a budget-friendly, hospitable Mexican taqueria featuring high-quality pizzas, birria tacos, and popular Wednesday seafood specials.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has an official website at https://santotacos.com/ which provides information about their menu and services.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) Mexican restaurant offers good value with a 4.0/5 rating and high-quality dishes like birria and seafood tacos.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Budget-conscious diners seeking a welcoming, hospitable atmosphere and authentic Mexican cuisine with extensive options for keto, vegan, and gluten-free diets.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include high-quality pizzas, birria tacos, al pastor, carne asada, and the celebrated Wednesday seafood specials like shrimp and fish tacos.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant stands out for its celebrated Wednesday seafood specials, hospitable service, and high-quality pizzas in a vibrant atmosphere.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with diverse options including keto guacamole, vegan beans, gluten-free flan, and high-protein birria nachos.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant is suitable for families due to its welcoming atmosphere, polite service, and budget-friendly pricing for a relaxed meal.
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