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Santos Wieden I Mexican Grill & Bar

Restaurant Bar Mexican restaurant Cocktail bar Asador Tex mex restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Mexican restaurants in Vienna


Address

Favoritenstraße 4/6/2, 1040 Wien, Austria

Website

www.santos-bar.com

Contact

+43 1 9429902

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (4.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: (Labour Day), 11 AM to 12 AM, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (18) delicious (14) Mexican (13) chicken (10) service (10) table (10) cocktails (9) fajitas (9) great (9) restaurant (8)
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  • 5/5 Johnny !. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent little Mexican restaurant in Vienna! I ordered the torta, which was not actually a torta but rather a sandwich. Was not disappointed. It was delicious. Had tomato, avocado, grilled chicken, maybe black refried beans lettuce.... Delightful! Service was reasonable and good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Víctor Hugo Mendoza Z. 2 years ago on Google
    The only good thing that this bar has are the drinks. The food is horrible it shouldn't even be able to call itself "Mexican", it's like a dude said "let's mix up a bunch of random stuff and let's just call it Mexican". I tried the enchiladas and it's one of the most horrible dishes I've ever tried in my life, saddest part is I had to pay for them. They don't even follow the true recipes of Mexican cuisine. People don't fool yourselves this place DOS NOT SERVE MEXICAN FOOD, WHAT EVER, their menú says IS NOT MEXICAN. cocktails are good but that's it. If one day they decide to cook real Mexican good they can call me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohammadamin T. 2 years ago on Google
    Very tasty food and amazing drinks here at Santos. The staff were very kind and the manager/owner was welcoming and smiling all the time. We tried tacos, fajitas and burritos and every single dish had very special taste. Also the tamarind lemonade was very delicious. *Disclaimer: I am by no means an expert in mexican food and I can't say anything about the authenticity of the food presented to me as mexican food but I can for sure say that it was well made and delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roland 1 year ago on Google
    I liked the food more than I did in various restaurants in Mexico itself. Very good quality fajitas, I recommend the blue berry white ice tea. Great sweet potato fries. Friendly and attentive service. And no, I get no commission for this rating ;)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nicole C. 10 months ago on Google
    Great little place to grab some Mexican food or stop off for some cocktails. Lengthy happy hours makes for some discounts too! The interior is really nicely decorated and the menu illustrations alway catch my eye.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris T. 9 months ago on Google
    Lively, busy Mexican restaurant. Food is good but not exceptional, however the homemade lemonades are exceptional! Lots of outdoor seating makes for a nice atmosphere. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emir 4 months ago on Google • 185 reviews
    Nice Mexican restaurant. The food is good,the vibe is great,the staff are polite and at your service. Everything that you need from a good restaurant. Definitely recommended!

  • 4/5 Miroslav S. 4 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    Salat was fine, but the tortilla soap was quite an average one, lacking any zest. Plenty of cream cannot save that. Nice service, ok wine in glass, interesting maxican and other beers on bottle.

  • 4/5 Dimitar Don G. 3 months ago on Google • 121 reviews New
    We made a reservation for it but it was for the New restaurant, anyway the staff told us that we can stay and they gave us a table,fajitas were delicious also the cheeseburger, i can say the barbecue ribs meat had a wierd taste to me and my girlfriend. I like the place and I will come back. Thank you.

  • 5/5 Itamar S. 3 months ago on Google • 62 reviews New
    Great place with awesome vibe and service! Prices are a bit high but the food is delicious👌 wish they served cocktails before 4pm!

  • 4/5 Shilpa P. 6 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    We are plaintain fries, chicken fajitas and chicken burrito...with beer and the dips were great....Taste was really very awesome.. service was prompt and warm ... they served water and that's what we needed at that time... portion size is a bit small .... moderately priced...

  • 1/5 Ch U. 2 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Came here to eat mexican food especially Nachos, but i was very disappointed by what was given to us. Very bland taste, nowhere near the mexican food, pico de gallo (onion tomato), guacamole and the spicy sauce, all of these three sides were tasteless. Quesadillas were okay but again very boring taste. In summary, not recommended.

  • 3/5 S.E.A 5 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    One of my favourite Mexican reataurants in vienna. 🇲🇽📍🇦🇹 We had the nachos for appetizers which was delicious .. beef and mushroom tacos which was super yumm!! The bbq beef quesadilla was yummy too. The steak&chicken fajita was delicious minus the beef steak which was unedible (it was extremely chewy) and I would definitely not order it again .. however the chicken part was heavenly so next time I’ll stick to chicken. To be fair the manager offered to remove it from our billed which was a nice gesture, we rejected because we really like this place and we ate the chicken part. 👌🏻

  • 5/5 Denise 3 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Very good cocktails, food and atmosphere, but what makes the difference for us is the service. We have been there many times without reservation and the place is always packed. Most places would directly dismiss us, but here the manager at the front desk is always super nice and really makes an effort to accommodate all customers. The service at the table is also very polite and fast, particularly a bearded gentleman who has been always very attentive.

  • 5/5 Barbora �. 8 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    We came on Sunday evening and thank god we had a reservation because it was completely full! And I’m not surprised - everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! Drinks - all kind of cocktails, amazing collection of wines 10/10 We ordered nachos with different kind of salsas, I can’t decide which salsa was the best! And fajitas (chicken and beef) also absolutely amazing! If you’re in Vienna and craving Mexican food - definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Maria K. 7 months ago on Google
    The best Mexican restaurant I have been in so far! The atmosphere was great and very classy for both lunch and dinner. The service were very friendly. When I asked to charge my phone, they brought me a powerbank, because I was sitting outside! I tried the enchiladas and fajitas and the nachos, and for dessert I had the churros. The food was very well made. The ingredients like of very good quality. I found the food and the drinks very fresh and truly delicious, but I did think that the prices were a little excessive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if I were asked about Mexican cuisine in Vienna.

  • 5/5 Kathryn M. 1 year ago on Google
    Yes, we are Americans in Vienna. But we're from Colorado and have travelled fairly extensively in Mexico. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants we have experienced. The margaritas were a perfect mix of tequila, lime, salt and heat. We had the chicken enchiladas and the vegan enchiladas and both were delicious - the sauces were complex and so good. The ambience was also great - from the wait staff that found us a table without an advance reservation to the calaveras to the menu. Highly recommend!

  • 4/5 Anushka K. 1 year ago on Google
    Super delicious cocktails, came in at 11pm the first time, did not order any food. The ambience and decor is beautiful! Walls are covered with great artwork. Came back the next day for dinner, the food is decent. Cocktails >> food. Surely go with a table reservation.

  • 5/5 Carl M. 11 months ago on Google
    Pre booked our table for our visit to Vienna. We were a little early to the table and were offered a seat at the bar until our table was ready. Before long, we were shown to our table and our drinks order was taken promptly. My wife ordered a Lady Rosemary cocktail and throughly enjoyed it. The starters arrived promptly and were both delicious. The main meals were equally very good. Would definitely recommend a visit if you haven’t been before or only have a few days in Vienna.

  • 5/5 Nir H. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered a lot of food. Everything was delicious! We took the enchiladas, which were very authentic. The grilled cheese nachos, which were good. We took the salad with the mango - you have to try it if you love unique flavors. Along with those we had the Poke which was the best part of the meal in my opinion. And we had two cocktails - one with alcohol and another without alcohol. The on with the alcohol was great and really good (it had cranberry juice) but the one without the alcohol felt like juice. The service was excellent and the place it’s self is beautiful!

  • 5/5 Kk 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    We went here on Valentine’s day and did not have a reservation. We were said we would have to wait at the bar for a table and manager said he would not promise anything. In 5 minutes we we offered a table and we had an hour to drink and eat till people with reservation comes. I said if they would make us food so quickly because the place was super crowded. The manager said no problem. We got our apetisers in 5min, drinks in 8 and main dishes in 20. The food was great! The atmosphere was great! The service super nice! Would recommend 100% 10/10 and try the cocktails with gin ;)

  • 5/5 Hope M. P. 2 years ago on Google
    Anthony took very good care of us. All the food was very fresh, and excellent quality. I got distracted, and forgot to take pictures, but there were a couple of details that may not be what you expected. I ordered the Baja fish tacos, and after having spent a few months in Baja California, recently, I feel like I can provide authoritative feedback about them: they were crispy, the batter was good, and came with some slaw on top, and a bit of avocado creme. Very good! My husband ordered fajitas, and the moment I saw them, I was very glad they weren't mine! Entirely a matter of taste, but I like the meat in very small strips, and sauteed with the veggies, all mixed up in a skillet. The Santos version was a huge steak, made medium rare, on a bed of grilled onions, and peppers. I hear the steak was very tender, though, but I find putting a big slice of meat in your fajitas is not ideal. Again, a matter of preference. We had Meinl coffee, and shared a portion of freshly fried churros. The chocolate dip was worth mentioning! Dark chocolate of obviously very good quality. All in all, I stand by the 5 stars rating. Recommended!

  • 5/5 Mihai M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is absolutely delicious. The restaurant very nice and the stuff is very polite and friendly. I really recommend the beef tacos and the chicken fajitas. Delicious.

  • 5/5 Manuel B. 1 year ago on Google
    A very nice cocktail bar with lots of seats outside. Located in the middle of a concrete desert the AC inside did a great job to make the enormous heat more bearable. The cold beer did the rest. The waiters were very friendly as well and for those without AC at home: They have some tables with power outlet under the seat ;)

  • 5/5 Malar S. 2 years ago on Google
    Worth going during happy hour as you get amazing cocktails at reasonable price! Happy hours are between 4 pm to 8 pm. The staffs are all very attentive and super friendly. They constantly check on you and make you feel right at home especially when you're traveling alone. Would definitely come again (:


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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