Welcome to Santo, a standout Southwestern Restaurant (Us) in Boulder, CO, where bold flavors and warm hospitality come together. With a 4.50-star rating from 1050 reviews, we’re known for our signature dishes, inviting atmosphere, and great service and quality.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Santo
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
3 traditional mexican walnut cookies, tossed in cinnamon sugar
3 traditional new mexican anise cookies
A take home, heat, and serve version of Santo's beloved enchiladasPlatter of 8 chicken or sweet potato enchiladas; served with spanish rice and refried beans, green & red chile, large salad with organic greens, radish, spiced sunflower seed, cotija, charred tomato vinaigrette Feeds 4. Packaged with heating instructions.
A take home, and heat!Platter of 8 achiote chicken or calabacita tacos; spanish rice and refried beans. Served with a large salad with organic greens, radish, spiced sunflower seeds, cotija, charred tomato vinaigrette. Feeds 4 packaged with heating instructions.
1 Pound roasted Hatch chiles
Our housemade Diablo hot sauce
100% blue weber agave, grove street alchemy orange liqueur, simple syrup, lime juice (2 servings)
100% blue weber agave, grove street alchemy chile liqueur, simple syrup, lime juice (2 servings)
la luna mezcal, grove street alchemy orange liqueur, simple syrup, lime juice (2 servings)
100% blue weber agave tequila, lime juice, and grove street alchemy orange liqueur (3 servings)
Mexican lager, 4.5%
Mexican lager, 4.4%
La Cumbre brewing, 16 oz lager, 4.7%
Founders brewing, session apa, 4.7%
La Cumbre brewing, 16 oz ipa, 7.2%
La Cumbre brewing, hefeweizen, 5.1%
Sparkling pinot noir, nm, albuquerque
Chardonnay, ag, mendoza
Red blend, ar, mendoza1 Liter
Pinot Noir, ch, casablanca valley
Hear from our valued guests
When I heard that Santo was a New Mexican restaurant owned by New Mexican owners, I knew I had to go. The decoration is inspired by New Mexican culture. It’s very busy even on weeknights. I’ve been three times and all dishes haven’t disappointed me yet. Drinks are alright, not exceptional. The portion is very filling with all the carbs, but everything is so tasty. While their chili is spicy to an extent, it’s nowhere as spicy as what I’ve had in New Mexico, so it’s tolerable and I highly recommend people to try their dishes.
A friend and I had a delightful dinner during Happy Hour at Santo. Amos, our server was super friendly and helpful, guiding us on menu options. We had chips with 3 delicious salsas, media lunas, seared fish tacos and yummy house margaritas. Amos gave us fair warning that the fish tacos were very spicy. We thought we could handle the heat but had to get a side of sour cream. They were very spicy yet flavorful, delicious with added sour cream. Also worthy of note, it’s out of the melee of downtown Boulder in a strip mall with free parking. We will definitely be back.
very good new mexican style food. great flavors paired with fast and friendly service makes a winner for us. we Loved the chili colorado special!! please put this on the menu more often!!
Really good food. Absolutely love the smothered quesadilla. Drinks are good too Fun atmosphere and is usually crowded during the week, which is always a good sign.
One of the better breakfast burritos I've had. I think it beats out Bonfire and that's a heavy statement to make. Got the special for the AM which was a Pork Adovada w/ eggs beans and tots. So damn delicious! Large portion, some of everything in each bite, and it all got eaten in one sitting.Full, happy belly for hours.the hot salsa was amazing, too. Will hit this place up anytime we're in Boulder in the morning.
I was here with my friend and we had lovely patio drinks and tacos, it's one of my favorite places to go for a Santa Fe type vibe and a nice modern and fresh take. I had the shrimp tacos which were awesome and the rotating fruit fresca marg which was so tasty and is so nice that it's always different. We love to pop by any time we're in the area!
My experience at Santo was exceptional! My boyfriend and I went there for an anniversary/valentines date. The service was very attentive and unobtrusive (it’s been a few weeks, so I don’t remember her name, but she had awesome glitter). The food was great as well. The queso fundido was delicious, And we also got tacos and the ribs. Everything was delicious, and we were even excited to eat our leftovers. The restaurant itself was very cute and had a great environment. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a great night guys!
A good friend of mine has been bugging me relentlessly to try this place out, and this afternoon the time finally arrived. I really like their layout, which is perfect for any occasion, and the decor, and ambience. Plenty of gluten-free options for folks like myself. I had the Lamb Tacos, with beans and rice. They were the best lamb tacos that I have ever had. WOW! The food was of high quality, fresh, plentiful, and very tasty. Wonderful service from Alexis, and James. They made me feel like a very welcomed guest. Super-impressed, and I'll be taking my family there next week
Enjoyed my first sit down experience at Santo. I've had the breakfast burritos and loved those. Though I wish I could get them after 11. Service was well paced and informative. Loved loved loved the blue corn chips and smoked pineapple salsa. Everything we had was well priced not too much food as we had desert as well. Will definitely be back.
First off, beautiful work on the interior - classy New Mexico decor. As expected, it was pretty quiet when we went in for lunch on a Monday. We were attended to swiftly and professionally. Everything was great that we ordered. Perfectly spiced with depth of flavor. The red chili on the enchiladas was outstanding and the pozole was one of the best I’ve had. The only criticism I would have is that the tacos were delicious, but the portion was a little too small for the price. Tacos were a great size, but I felt like a small portion of rice and beans should be included at the price.
Common questions about Santo
Santo is located at 1265 Alpine Ave., Boulder, CO 80304, United States, Boulder, CO, United States.
You can reach Santo by calling +1 303-442-6100.
Santo has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 1050 customer reviews.
Santo features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Santo features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Santo features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty.
Santo features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Santo features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Santo features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Santo features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Santo features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Santo features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Santo features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Santo features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Santo features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Santo features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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