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Mexiw- - El Santo Mexican, Geelong, AU-VIC

El Santo Mexican

4.6 (369)
$40 and under
Mexican
115 Ryrie, Geelong, AU-VIC 3232

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El Santo Mexican

4.6
$40 and under
Mexican
Geelong City Center

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
Located at 115 Ryrie Street in Geelong, El Santo brings an authentic and modern take on Mexican cuisine. Run and operated by well-known players in the Geelong food scene.

The menu is packed with fresh, vibrant Mexican flavours and options to share, set to delight. Menu items start from as cheap as the charred street corn with queso and lime or with tacos, quesadillas, and also larger mains that can be shared for a great experience. In addition, we offer an extensive beer, wine, and cocktail list. Oh, and of course Tequila, Mezcal, and Margaritas!

Many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 5221 2880
  • Website
    http://www.elsanto.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The most exquisite canape style catering. <br />We can cater fro all types of events from pop up taco stands to 5 star dining canape for elaborate parties and functions. Such a good vibe with the mexican theme.<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    We cater for large groups and parties. We do many pop up catering events for private and corporate.
  • Location
    115 Ryrie, Geelong, AU-VIC 3232
  • Neighborhood
    Geelong City Center
  • Parking details
    There is some paid parking on the corner of Gheringhap and Little Malop street. Another good spot is on Little Ryrie between Gherinhap and Moorabool Streets. There is a laneway that connects the carpark to Ryrie street via a laneway and walkway just across the road from us.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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4.6

4.6
(369)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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369 Reviews

  1. Sharon

    Victoria1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was all great except the beef burrito was only warm to cool. Needed to be hotter in temperature. The chicken enchiladas were perfect.

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  2. Kaue

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is great. Walked past it numerous times but never really thought to go in, but my partner and I went here for an anniversary and had our expectations surpassed. Awesome and authentic food, drinks and service. Only place that I know of in Geelong with Birria tacos and they were unreal. The head chef really showed care for our enjoyment of the food which is always a great sign, and the staff out the front were very catering. Been to a few Mexican places in Geelong, Melbourne and down the coast, and this is a CLEAR winner. Can't recommend enough, will be returning.

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  3. Tori

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great food and service. Never had a bad meal and always leave full and happy!!

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  4. Victor

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to El Santo de los Tacos a few times now, and it’s easily the best spot for Mexican food in Geelong. The tacos are full of flavour, the ingredients taste fresh, and you can tell everything is made with care. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff are friendly, and the prices are fair for the quality. Definitely worth a visit if you’re after authentic Mexican food.

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  5. Mikayla

    Victoria1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 10, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I usually love it here and booked in for myself and a few friends before seeing a show. Took over 20 minutes to place our order and we had to flag a waitress down to do so. I let the waitress know that we had a show in just over an hour so if possible to get out food quickly. Drinks came out and they were the wrong ones, took another 15 minutes for the right ones to come out. After 45 minutes I asked the waitress how long food would be and she said another 5 minutes. After an hour total, our food finally came out and we had to eat out of takeaway boxes walking to the street. The food itself was okay but not worth it for the price of terrible service and a rushed meal.

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  6. Rachael

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Thank you so much! Perfect place to spend a birthday or anniversary- my birthday was great!

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  7. Ellie

    Victoria3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is just amazing 10/10. Great service. It is very busy so book a table to save disappointment.

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  8. Jane

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you to the staff for their friendly and prompt service, we felt well looked after and the meal was delicious. The venue was clean and the menu had a good selection and was well priced. We enjoyed our visit very much! 🤩

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  9. Jonah

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here multiple times and it never fails to disappoint, great authentic food and a fun environment

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  10. Yvette

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meals were fantastic for our party of 8. Great atmosphere and excellent service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 5221 2880
  • Website
    http://www.elsanto.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The most exquisite canape style catering. <br />We can cater fro all types of events from pop up taco stands to 5 star dining canape for elaborate parties and functions. Such a good vibe with the mexican theme.<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    We cater for large groups and parties. We do many pop up catering events for private and corporate.
  • Location
    115 Ryrie, Geelong, AU-VIC 3232
  • Neighborhood
    Geelong City Center
  • Parking details
    There is some paid parking on the corner of Gheringhap and Little Malop street. Another good spot is on Little Ryrie between Gherinhap and Moorabool Streets. There is a laneway that connects the carpark to Ryrie street via a laneway and walkway just across the road from us.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Come hungry, guests consistently describe portions as generous and filling, with burritos specifically noted as very satisfying.

Yes, El Santo Mexican is often recommended for date night, thanks to its dimmed lighting, relaxed lively vibe and well-regarded cocktails and anniversary visits.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

El Santo Mexican has a fun, taqueria‑style vibe, guests describe a funky aesthetic, relaxed feel with Latin music and dimmed lights, making it great for date nights or lively dinners.

Sunday is a lovely day to visit El Santo Mexican, one guest enjoyed a Sunday visit and praised the fresh ingredients and friendly service.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: guests report bringing children, holding family events like an 18th birthday, and reviewers note there are good options for kids.

For the liveliest night head to El Santo on a Saturday evening, guests report it can be booked out and extremely busy; the restaurant offers dinner service (Tue–Thu, Sun 5–9pm; Fri–Sat 5–10pm).

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El Santo Mexican

4.6
$40 and under
Mexican
Geelong City Center

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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