SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE – Mexican
Dining and hookah lounge on North Franklin Street in downtown Tampa from the 305 Hospitality group, running weekday lunches, nightly dinners, and Sunday brunch to 5. Cocktails and an all-day menu carry the room toward 2 a.m. on weekends, with hookah service, special events, reservations, online ordering, and merch behind. It suits Franklin Street after-work hours, brunch-to-hookah Sundays, late-weekend crews, and Tampans who like their kitchen open when the clubs are. Lunch specials sharpen the midday math for the courthouse-and-office crowd on the surrounding blocks.
101 N FRANKLIN ST STE F, TAMPA, FL, 33602 813-252-8872 https://www.santoskitchentampa.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
Dairy-Free at SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE in Tampa has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips and Madre Dragones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE in Tampa has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips, Pita and Moët Imperial Brut (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE in Tampa has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mar y Tierra and Gambas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE in Tampa has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Gambas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE in Tampa has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mar y Tierra and Gambas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE in Tampa has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips, Pita and Cafe De Ola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE in Tampa has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips, Pita and Sangria Rosada. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE in Tampa has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Ceviche, Add Chicken to Salad and Gambas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican Salad | 22.1 g | 66.9 g |
| Mar y Tierra | 12.3 g | 62.8 g |
| Gambas | 4.1 g | 33.7 g |
| Mini Mezze | 74.6 g | 20.5 g |
| Guacamole & Chips | 16.4 g | 18.4 g |
| Add Shrimp to Salad | 43.7 g | 12.1 g |
| Arroz con Pollo | 13.6 g | 10.4 g |
| Chocolate Cake | 62.3 g | 9.5 g |
| Add Chicken to Salad | 0.8 g | 9.2 g |
| Shrimp Tacos | 39.7 g | 6.8 g |
| Churros | 41.5 g | 5.1 g |
| Rice | 44 g | 4.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Social Plates
- Guacamole & Chips - $15: Avocado, lime, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Español - $18: Flaming tableside Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Gambas - $19: Shrimp, garlic, chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Mini Mezze - $15: Hummus, olives, feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Trio Dips - $16: Queso, spinach, chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Wings al Ajillo - $15: Garlic, chili
Tacos
- Street Tacos - $18: Beef, chicken, or carnitas
- Shrimp Tacos - $22: Pico de gallo, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Mar y Tierra - $27: Beef & shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Chef Specials
- Shrimp Ceviche - $24: Lime, tomato, onion Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Arroz con Pollo - $22: Braised chicken rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Moro y Cristiano - $26: Citrus roast pork (lechon asado), moro rice
- Santos Parrillada - $72: Grilled meat and seafood platter (serves 3) Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
Salads
- Mexican Salad - $15: Greens, corn, avocado, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Desserts
- Churros - $8: Nutella or dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Cake - $13: Warm sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Sides and Add-ons
- Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Pita - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Tortillas - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Maduros - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Add Chicken to Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Add Shrimp to Salad - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
Beverages
- Cafe De Ola - $18: Lobos 1707 Reposado, Borghetti, fresh espresso, cinnamon simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cucumber Martini - $18: Aspen Vodka, dry vermouth, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, cucumber garnish
- Calientica - $18: Amaras Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Verde, lime, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Oaxacan Moda Vieja - $18: Teremana Reposado tequila, Xocolatl molé bitters, agave, Mezcal floater Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Ancho - $18: Ancho Chili infused Teremana Blanco Tequila, mango, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Dulce Pasíon - $18: Lobos Mezcal, Passoa, lime, passion fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- La Jungla - $18: Flor de Caña 12 Rum, pineapple, Campari, lime, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Madre Dragones - $18: Rum, coconut cream, lime, dragon fruit, coconut water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sangria Rosada - $18: Lobos 1707 Blanco Tequila, La Fête Rosè, Giffard Peach, lemon, honey, White Peach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Sangria de Mora y Lavanda - $18: Cabernet, Aspen Vodka, Brandy, blueberry lavender simple syrup, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Prosecco (Glass) - $9
- La Fête Rosé (Glass) - $20: St. Tropez, France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Moët Imperial Brut (Glass) - $32 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
- Is SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips and Madre Dragones.
- What can I eat at SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole & Chips and Madre Dragones carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole & Chips and Pita.
- What is the highest-protein dish at SANTOS KITCHEN AND LOUNGE?
- Mexican Salad, at roughly 66.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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