Santeria

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703 Sw Ankeny St
Portland, OR 97205

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(503) 956-7624
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Santeria - Portland, OR
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Love their fish tacos, chicken tinga tacos and huge portions. I can never finish. It's always busy and you can have your food in Mary's strip club, which is attached. Hey, Courtne...

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I've always thought that this taqueria looked like it would be pretty exciting, but the burritos, and particularly the enchilada sauce, are sadly lacking in taste. In a town that...

Editorial review from Citysearch 6/25/2012

Love their fish tacos, chicken tinga tacos and huge portions. I can never finish. It's always busy and you can have your food in Mary's strip club, which is attached. Hey, Courtney Love got her start here! I'll talk about the club later, in the meantime, get the nachos only if you're super hungry! Staff friendly, but not the fastest. more
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OMG, authentic homemade Mexican food 12/6/2010

Okay, this place is no longer El Grillo, it is now called Santeria. From what the server told me the cook there now is the original owner of El Grillo who left and now he is back at Santeria. I had the Beef Morita, very spicy, but just right if you can handle it. The flavor was great from the roasted morita peppers. My buddy had the First Class Flight, 3 different tacos and a great way to try a few different things that they offer. Everything is done in house, they carry mexican beers, soda, etc. This place is legit and delicious. Final note, both of us left the restaurant completely full and happy, with tip less that $24 for lunch. You can't do that at a lot of Mexican joints as good as this one! more
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Probably doesn't do your body good, but it sure tastes good 5/29/2008

Delicious and cheap trashy Mexican food appropriately situated next door to Mary's, a strip club. Great for college students and others on a budget: large portions and small prices. Quesadillas are fairly standard but big burritos are tasty and sometimes overwhelming. One of a few Mexican food refuges in Portland where natives think Cha Cha Cha is ""good"" Mexican (it's not). Pros: Big burritos, refried beans Cons: Not too healthy more
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Best Mexican chow on the planet 9/23/2007

Get the Burrito El Grillo. It's huge, and doesn't break the bank. I'm a big dude with an always above average, if not rather large appetite. I am sated at El Grillo for under ten bucks! Furthermore, the sauces are superb, and the meats aren't dripping with grease. Great quality food at a very fair price. The counter staff deliver your order on the fly. Pros: great portions, flavors and value Cons: small place, hot on summer days more
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Almost literally a hole in the wall. Lots of Mexican clie... 7/6/2007

OregonianSteve Provided by Partner
Almost literally a hole in the wall. Lots of Mexican clientele, testifying to its authenticity. Bonus for you guys out there: It shares a restroom ... more
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great shredded beef. avoid during summer it is like a sanua. 7/3/2007

Great place to freak out your mom if she has to go to the bathroom. Once a cook there tried to pay me for somempthing verry wrong that I will not put in here, in the back room but after telling the owner it is a much better reasturant, frendly service and it is prompt. Good food but can be expencive for the kind of place it is. I reccomend it though Pros: well it is in the same bulding as strip club Cons: if you are under 21 you cannot go to the bathroom. more
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Mexican food and nekked girls. What more could you want? 5/3/2007

When gotta get away from the office for a burrito and some nekked girls, this is the place. Order your food, then head next door to Mary's Club for some quality mid-day entertainment! Very incognito way to go see nekked chicks during the day without risking being seen by co-workers! Pros: Neeeeeeekkkkkkeeeeed gurls! more
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Still a great spot! 1/31/2006

Still a great spot with a gritty, authentic feel, real food, quickly prepared. The roasted sals with the chips is great, as are the squeeze bottles of house red and green sauce, and the communal crock of pickled jalepenos to add to your plate. The burritos remain huge and satisfying, but there are now a couple daily specials; today's was a complex and gratifying pollo en mole. My favorite remains the chili rejeno. Try it out! Pros: authentic atmosphere, very decent food, really cheap Cons: parking can be an iss more
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YUMMMMM 1/26/2003

Best tacos ever!!!!!! Carne asada tacos are the best and they taste just like the ones in Baja!! Go here! more
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Don't judge this book by its cover! 11/2/2002

Friendly folks behind the cash register and awesome Mexican food on your plate. This place has so much character, you feel like a more well-rounded person just for having been inside. With a door leading straight into Mary's, Portland's first strip club, or the front door facing the Church of Elvis, you've really never experienced Portland until you've been to El Grillo. The food is fantastic, authentic and incredibly affordable. Pros: Great food, Friendly service, Inexpensive Cons: Cash & Check only more
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Best Taco Joint Downtown! 6/12/2002

Want a killer Taco downtown? This place has authentic tasty tacos, burritos or whatever else you need. Also recommended is the Negro Modello beer, the Horchata, or the Jarritos GUAVA soda!! The service is always friendly too. If you don't like this place, then go to Taco Time at the mall. Pros: Tasty, Convenient, Mary's Club more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    This little taqueria does mostly takeout, given the cracked vinyl stools at the counter, a few small tables, and blaring Tejano music. The signature El Grillo burritos are for...

  • 7/11/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: 11 am to 2:15 am 365 days a year
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Downtown
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