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.
Santa Fe Steak House Menu
Beef Tenderloin tip, portobello mushroom, red and green bell pepper, rustic chimichurri sauce. $16. Spacer Mini Beef Wellingtons Baked puff pastry, beef …
Willy Bites
I ordered an off-menu Land and Sea dish, which came with a giant shrimp and two petite filets topped with different gravies. Everything was cooked perfectly — the shrimp was flavorful, the steaks were tender, and the vegetables were delicious. The flavors overall were outstanding.
This is a true local steakhouse, not a chain, and it feels warm and welcoming. The inside is beautifully decorated and includes a separate bar area, while the outdoor seating area is cozy and romantic — an ideal spot to bring a date.
We also tried the cupcakes, which were excellent. Service was average, but overall good. In general, I highly recommend this place for both the food and the atmosphere.
Reservations are recommended during the weekend
… moreDavid Howard
We are new to the Valley and are searching the little gems. We found one at Santa Fe. The steaks were great. My spouse had the filet, cooked to perfection medium rare and velvet smooth. I went for the ribeye. Same results, perfectly cooked. Both steaks had flame char. Our server, Poppy, was divine. She was so helpful and attentive. We will be back.
… moreJaisie
Went on a night that had live music and I had a blast. Food was good and service was great!
… moreFortino Godinez
Heard so many great stories about this steakhouse & finally an honor to be seated at such a world class restaurant! The atmosphere was phenomenal, the service was fantastic & the food was more than words can describe! Our server was on point with his presentation & cadence. If you’re a first timer just let them know. Order a drink and browse the menu & they’ll take it from there. I recommend the ribeye cooked rare+. Started off with crab cakes followed by the lobster bisque. Then a wedge salad with avocado & feta drizzle w balsamic v. Had a couple of beef wellingtons rolls with thin crisp pan seared onions & Aioli sauce The ribeye came with a Wellington twice baked potato that was unbelievable! You will never have a better meal
… moreJuan Pacheco
Friday night at Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina was an absolute experience amazing food, impeccable service, beautiful setting, and live music that tied it all together perfectly. Our server Juan Luis, is hands down one of the best in the industry.. professional, attentive, and genuinely elevated the entire night. This place doesn’t just serve meals, it delivers moments.
… moreAmy 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. I came with a large group of friends. Our server was very attentive. He made sure I was content with my special unique cocktail order. I especially loved the pianist music softly playing in the background. Our food was great.
… moreKal Meyers
Absolutely beautiful seating areas, from the outside area surrounded by a living wall of beautiful greenery to the cozy and elegant formal dining area. Our server was fantastic and the food was recently priced and really good. The mini beef Wellington appetizer was amazing, so make sure you try it. Plenty to share
… moreSigmon Whitener
I see many good reviews of this restaurant, so maybe we just happened to hit a bad night, but it could have been much better. Stopped here while visiting McAllen. I wanted a good TX steak. They were really busy as it was some kind of high school dance night. So we were happy we could get in. However the food was not very flavorful and the waiter was sarcastic. I had expected better after reading all the reviews.
… moreKimberly Clark
Loved every appetizer ordered to include the calamari, beef wellington, and escargo. Particularly enjoyed the escargo served in a delicious creamy wine sauce with crispy bread. My main entre was the Filet Oscar which is served with asparagus. My filet was perfectly medium rare and I enjoyed every bite. Service is outstanding! My friends ordered the lamb which was also tender and cooked to perfection! Beautiful plate presentation.
… moreAlejandra Cantú
This was my first time and the food was alright. I expected the food to taste better but it seemed as if the food was over seasoned and seasoned to taste different than what it should. I got the sea bass and my husband got the rack of lamb. The sides didn’t taste good them being the Brussels sprouts, the peaches and the potatoes. The sauce that was on the rack of lamb tasted bitter and the meat tasted like iron even though it was cooked to medium well. The salad was also nothing special with it heigh mainly a mix of greens and I kid you not a piece of baby corn, a slice of bell pepper a baby carrot, slice of cucumber and half of a baby tomato. I would recommend going elsewhere and will more than likely not come back.
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