BEST steak house in McAllen, Tx , a local favorite restaurant, with a native South American motif that feels more like a vacation getaway, serving the finest steaks, pork chops & seafood backed by an extensive 600+ wine list, a hand crafted cocktail lounge with nightly live music, and an al fresco patio and terrace for those looking to dine outdoors. Claim your steak at the Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina!
High-end destination serving steaks & seafood backed by a massive wine list, plus live music nights. Based on 993 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1918 S 10th St, McAllen, TX 78503
Phone: (956) 630-2331
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Hours
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Juan Pablo Santiago
Fancy restaurant serving high quality food through a very nice service and a cozy atmosphere, if you’re looking for a romantic restaurant or to impress someone, this is the right spot. We decided to give this place a try since we heard that it was the most voted restaurant by local people in 2023. As appetizers, we got various items: soup of the day (made of bone marrow with ham and veggies which was extremely good), lobster bisque (a creamy slightly spiced lobster soup, definitely a MUST try), calamari frito (another favorite one), mini beef wellingtons (served on top of a creamy sauce that tastes delicious) and chimichurri steak (honestly, one of the best chimichurri sauces I’ve ever tried, also the portobello that came with it was extremely tasty). As main dish we got the rack of lamb (medium well cooked is highly recommended) that came with perfectly cooked veggies and peach slices, the lamb flavor is a bit strong so I’d only recommend this dish if you like lamb. The other main dish we got was Filet Frances, which we asked medium rare cooked, it was juicy and tender with a great flavor. Finally as dessert we got the New York style cheesecake which was outstanding, and the corn bread with Mezcal Cajeta and vanilla ice cream, definitely something to die for, I’m not a huge fan of corn bread but this was amazingly good, the bread was warm which in combination with the coldness of the ice cream and the spike of the Mezcal Cajeta, it was a great experience for the palate. Everything we asked for was perfectly cooked, the presentation was on point and the waiter was very attentive as well. I highly recommend this place.
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Nicholas Jenson
Rudy took good care of me in the Cantina. Everything from the salad to the T bone to the Mac and cheese had a lot of flavor. T bone wasn’t overbooked. They had good bourbon selections at very reasonable prices. The live music definitely made it a better time. No doubt this is top notch fine dining in the valley.
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L Ramirez
I wanted to take my wife out for our anniversary, try something different. I’m glad I took her to the Santa Fe Steakhouse. I called ahead about 30 minutes for a reservation, by the time I got there, our table was ready. We both started with guacamole with pieces of ribeye, was very good. Had some mixed drinks, and we both ended up trying ribeye steak. I have to say my steak was the best ribeye I’ve ever tasted. The Mac n cheese is a must, plus the twice baked potato. Bonus, salads are top notch too. Place is dim, feels relaxing, and they have someone playing the piano. Must try!
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Amy De Leon
I don’t come here often. When we do, we know to expect a large check at the end. However, we’ve never left disappointed. The ambiance is calm and relaxing. The tables were somewhat cramped together.
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Fernando Martinez
Visiting McAllen and this steakhouse was recommended by several locals. We were promptly seated and warmly greeted. Very impressed with the whiskey choices on the cocktail menu, although they did not have the whiskey I chose (Stagg Jr @ $14) and had Garrison Brothers Small Batch OVER PRICED at $25 a pour.
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Hales A.R.C.
This place is always amazing. Hard-to-beat steaks, the twice-baked potatoes are insanely good, and everything else is also just superb.
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Maria Rodriguez
I hadn’t been here in many years but don’t regret the experience we had today. The food was excellent beginning with the salad, one of the best salads I have had in years n best my son had ever had! Then both the Rib-Eye (prepared as recommended by our server, Jeremaih), New York Strip steak dinners and Mesa Chicken were all so tender n tasty, that we are likely to return. Never had such great tasting food. Would certainly recommend it!
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Qnn Liu
Excellent filet. Super good
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Basilio Gomez
Delicious dinner. Ordered the New York Strip medium, a side of asparagus, and mashed potatoes. Steak was cooked to perfection, asparagus was good, and mashed potatoes were whatever. Overall delicious food. Service was mediocre compared to fine dining. It was my first time here so I’ll be giving it another shot in the near future.
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brightlight178u
We had a very short notice wedding party dinner here and the staff and managers were extremely accommodating and let us take photos in the patio outside our rented room, waitstaff were super attentive, kids menus just as flavorful as adult menus- which were also amazing. 10/10. Came back for our 1 year anniversary, not only did they remember us but it was equally good service just for the two of us. Food was amazing as always and our server was knowledgeable and personable.
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