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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 1224 reviews

What User likes about Santiago's Cafe:
We visit Victoria about twice a year and always make it a point to eat at Samtiagos. It always is a highlight. Friendly and attentive service coupled with fresh and locally sourced ingredients make this a can't miss place. It is on a side street and doesn't have much curb appeal, but don't be put off. If you are looking for the standard Taco Bell Mexican experience, forget it and move on. If you want great taste, uni... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Santiago's Cafe:
We had spent a full day walking around Victoria (day trip from Seattle) and were already pretty tired when we found out our ferry return to Seattle would be delayed due to rough seas. Too tired to hoof it back into downtown, we stumbled upon this spot for a quick dinner to regain some energy before our long night ahead. Service was good and the food was OK, but as others have said, it didn't feel "authentically" Mexi... View all feedback.

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3.8 ★ from 23 reviews

Had 2 breakfasts here and the service and food were excellent. As was the host.(ess) Exceptional value for money.

We visit Victoria about twice a year and always make it a point to eat at Samtiagos. It always is a highlight. Friendly and attentive service coupled with fresh...

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Stopped by for happy hour and also had their nachos. Very good and drinks are strong. $4.00 Margaritas can't go wrong. It on a side street near the government b...

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We had spent a full day walking around Victoria (day trip from Seattle) and were already pretty tired when we found out our ferry return to Seattle would be del...

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Went with a friend for lunch due to the great location and wanted tacos. They don't have it in the menu. Really!? Ok, how about chicken enchiladas? Nope. I orde...

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Heyrestaurants
3.5 ★ from 498 reviews
Vicki
14.10.2024 - 07:54

Excellent food...loved the fun atmosphere...that tortilla wrapped cheesecake is to die for...and I am not a huge cheesecake fan! My daughter was...

Margaret
14.10.2024 - 07:54

Great Mexican food in a colourful cafe. Good service and relaxed atmosphere.

Martha
14.10.2024 - 07:54

Excellent service, great food and good music!!!!! In other words “awesome place”........

Gillian
14.10.2024 - 07:54

Delicious food, fun atmosphere and the owners and staff really care about the customer experience! Well priced menu too.

Cheryl
14.10.2024 - 07:54

Excellent Taco Salad and my friend had Chicken Quesadilla so fresh and delicious! Our new lunch spot when in James Bay! A hidden gem!!

Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 135 reviews
Tessa
08.10.2023 - 17:47

This charming restaurant is located right by Parliament, but unfortunately, it is very expensive for the subpar quality. The quesadillas were dry and lacked fil...

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Michael
08.10.2023 - 17:47

Wasn’t quite sure what to expect or what we wanted on a late Sunday morning. But whatever we were thinking, the end result exceeded our expectations.The “sopa”...

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The Best Mexican Food in the area . Wonderful service … there isn’t a dish at Santiago’s that is not wonderfully tasty. Don’t miss out!

Trevor
08.10.2023 - 17:47

The food was pretty bad, nothing is remotely fresh, the guac tastes like it could be from a discount grocery store, the ice cream tastes like it’s made from opo...

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Rita
08.10.2023 - 17:47

I visited this restaurant on 4/5/23 with high hopes, but unfortunately, it fell short. I ordered nachos with shredded chicken, which came with sides of salsa, g...

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