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El Santo, Glasgow, Glasgow City

El Santo

4.4
4.4
570 Reviews
£26 to £40
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Welcome to El Santo, the pulsating heart of Latin American culture & cuisine in the heart of Glasgow! Experience an explosion of flavours at our casual luxury dining venue, with a tantalising menu of small, shareable dishes, transporting you on a gastronomical adventure across Latin America.

As the sun sets, the rhythm of our bar & dance floor takes over. Immerse yourself in the irresistible beats of our DJs and the fiery passion of our dancers every Friday & Saturday! Our Saturdays are truly special, featuring Live Entertainment in the evening.

Discover the allure of our El Santito Speakeasy, available for private events that can be fully customised to meet your specific needs. Experience the magic and create unforgettable memories at El Santito!

Book now and experience the exotic vibrancy and mouth-watering delights of Latin America at El Santo. ¡Te esperamos ansiosos!
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Brazilian, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    0141 260 0770
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our vibrant speakeasy accommodates up to 66 seated or 80-standing guests. Custom menus, live music, flair bartenders, and more! Capture the magic with our professional photography and videography. Contact us at info@elsanto.co.uk for details. Let's create your dream event!
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: 0141 260 0770
  • Neighbourhood
    Glasgow
  • Cross Street
    Miller Street, George Square, Ingram Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow Queen Street Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Experiences

  • Premium Festive Menu

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
    Experience a vibrant festive dining journey with our Latin twist sharing menu for just £65 per person. Kick off with Prosecco, bites and Ceviche on arrival, then dive into a selection of two tacos, followed by your choice of meat, all charcoal grilled, served with farofa, grilled pineapple, and your choice of sauce perfectly paired with sides chosen to compliment your meats, finish with Chef's selection of desserts.
    Premium Festive Menu photo
  • Signature Festive Sharing Menu

    £45.00 per person

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
    Experience a vibrant festive dining journey with our Latin twist sharing menu for just £45 per person. Kick off with Prosecco and bites on arrival, then dive into a selection of two tacos, followed by your choice of meat, all charcoal grilled, served with farofa, grilled pineapple, and your choice of sauce perfectly paired with sides chosen to compliment your meats.
    Signature Festive Sharing Menu photo
  • Sunday Rodizio BBQ menu - £38.95

    £38.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in continuous table-side service of the finest grilled meats, by charcoal grill rodizio style. Using your sliders to control the flow, so that you can enjoy at your own pace. Turn to green and our passadores (meat chefs) will bring out skewers of freshly prepared meats one by one. Slide to red to indicate a resting point. Our meat is usually served medium-rare to medium, though we are happy to serve all our cuts to your preferred taste. A sumptuous selection of Brazilian hot side dishes are served directly at your table upon request to complement your meal. Our Rodizio BBQ includes: Unlimited meat - 12 options Unlimited sides - 7 options Unlimited sauces - 4 options 1 classic Caipirinha or Mocktail
    Sunday Rodizio BBQ menu - £38.95 photo

What 570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Innovative

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Hot spot

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Lively

  • Glasgow

    Innovative

  • Glasgow

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Glasgow

    Hot spot

  • Glasgow

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Santo offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the delicious Rodizio BBQ, inventive cocktails, and lively atmosphere. Though some note inconsistent service, the friendly staff and engaging entertainment like salsa dancers create a memorable ambiance that keeps patrons coming back.

570 Reviews
  1. Sean

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant establishment and venue, spot on service and spot on food. Shout out out to Wesley our server absolute gentlemen.

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  2. Peter

    Glasgow

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff not as good as before the latest turnaround. There was a booked party in the cocktail bar we did not know about. It was our sixth time in El Santo but sadly we won’t be back.

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  3. Donna

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were incredible with our son’s allergies, very attentive & knowledgeable. Noisy atmosphere but we enjoy that buzz. We will definitely return as dining with teenagers is a challenge and they couldn’t have been any more accommodating.

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  4. Stewart

    Glasgow

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Service v slow, deposit not taken off bill and probably wouldn't have happened until I noticed when I was leaving. Tables next to us were incredibly loud.

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  5. Linda

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time, booked without a personal recommendation just reviews on websites and did not disappoint. Felt like every dish we tried was better than the last.
    El SantoResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the glowing review! Your support means everything to us, Linda. Until next time, keep being amazing!

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  6. Calum

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very impressive all round. Will definitely be back again!
    El SantoResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your thoughtful review Calum! The team is thrilled to hear you loved your time at El Santo. Let’s make more delicious memories soon!

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  7. Drew

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Exceptional food and service
    El SantoResponded on December 16, 2024
    We loved having you dine with us – it was a pleasure serving you. Thank you for choosing El Santo! We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The main issue with el Santo was service. Having to constantly ask for things like having to ask for water and menus. Food was expensive and small portions. Not enough waiting staff until it busy. one male was passive aggressive when putting the water down we asked for when first arrived. The male waiter had grind group that arrived and made sure they got good service. That group also got two waiter's to come over and check how there food and drinks were, which didn't happen for us. Also the man at first door wasn't very good or welcoming.
    El SantoResponded on December 16, 2024
    Hi and thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations; this isn’t the standard we strive for, and your comments have been shared with the team for improvement. We apologise for any uncomfortable interactions; every guest deserves warmth and respect. We’ll review your thoughts on portion sizes and pricing with the team. I’ll reach out privately with an update and hope you’ll give us another shot soon.

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  9. Tracey

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Initially I felt the service was slow, we sat for 15 minutes before we were served a drink. I was prepared to leave at that point however more staff appeared on the restaurant floor and we were served our drinks with an apology for the delay. The food was flavoursome and served by friendly engaging staff. We opted for the festive taster menu, lots of delicious and different flavours which my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed. Despite the initial poor start the rest of the meal & service made up for it.
    El SantoResponded on December 16, 2024
    Hi Tracey, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry for the slow start to your visit and appreciate your patience while our team worked to get things back on track. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the festive taster menu and found the flavours delicious. We’re especially pleased that our team’s friendliness and the quality of the meal turned your evening around. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to welcome you and your husband back soon for an even better experience from start to finish!

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  10. Tommy

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was very good, definitely be back. Menu has lots of variety that suit my taste
    El SantoResponded on December 16, 2024
    Hi Tommy! Thank you for your lovely review. We truly value your feedback, and it means so much to our team. We hope to see you again at El Santo for more great meals soon.

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FAQs

El Santo is rated 4.4 stars by 570 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Santo

84 Miller St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G1 1DT

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Miller Street, George Square, Ingram Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Glasgow
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Brazilian, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow Queen Street Station
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
  • Phone number
    0141 260 0770
  • Private party facilities
    Our vibrant speakeasy accommodates up to 66 seated or 80-standing guests. Custom menus, live music, flair bartenders, and more! Capture the magic with our professional photography and videography. Contact us at info@elsanto.co.uk for details. Let's create your dream event!
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: 0141 260 0770
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