La Santa Tacos & Tequila 2405 Tarpon Bay Boulevard, Naples, FL 34119

"La Santa is a modern Mexican spot that nails the outdoor dining vibe. Their patio is a cozy haven, decked out with stylish decor and ambient lighting perfect for a chill evening with friends or a romantic dinner. Now, let's talk about my personal favorite dish, the Pina Loka. The flavor is amazing with juicy grilled pineapple, mixed with everything else that hits all the right notes. One bite and you'll be hooked! Their desert is amazing I had the cuatro leches cake and my friend has the churros with ice cream, and they were all well worth the price Overall, La Santa delivers on both ambiance and flavor, making it a must-visit if you like Mexican food and are looking for a memorable dining experience."

"I love this place, I normally ate gringa quesadilla and Aztec Molkajete which are delicious but I decided to try more things on the menu like the Pozole Verde and the Quesa-birria and I was surprised, it was delicious, I loved it. The cocktail menu is large but my favorites are the Black Mamba and one that comes with a Mango Palette, recommended!"

"It's a fantastic find. Fish tacos were mouthwatering and the steak bowl was to die for. Juan was smiling and attentive. The whole visit was great and we will definitely be back again."

"Molcajete Quest #1 Mexican food is fantastic. Often, a combination of several common ingredients (avocado, beans, corn, chili peppers, cheese, herbs, lard, tomatoes, you get the idea) presented in different ways. For example, is there really a fundamental difference between a taco and a tostada? Or aren't the rice and beans inside a burrito similar to the rice and beans you sometimes get as a side dish? Of course, some restaurants do it better, and tastier than others. Personally, I'd order from a taco truck over a Taco Bell any day. Growing up in Southern California, there was no shortage of Mexican eateries and I had my favorite haunts. Yet regardless of where I went, I almost always chose a combination plate of rice, refried beans, and either a taco, tostada, enchilada, tamale, etc. Sometimes, I'd order a fish taco, an al pastor, or a fajita plate. So when I visited La Santa Tacos & Tequilla with my friend from rural Tennessee, I was set to order an old habit. "Have you ever had a molcajete?" she asked. "A molca-what?" I responded. "It's like a stew." "Really?" "You mean you're from Southern California and never heard of a molcajete?" "Uhm, uh.. no..." I somewhat shamefully admitted. She convinced me to try their Molcajete Azteca and holy smokes! I found my new favorite Mexican dish. Wow! The molcajete is basically a mortar made of volcanic rock and is used to grind foods into powder. The pestle, called a "tejolote" is the complimentary stone tool. Yet here, the molcajete is presented as an overflowing stew filled with steak, chicken breast, shrimp, peppers, pineapple, chorizo, etc. The bowl arrives piping hot, and is served with a side of rice, beans and tortillas (I recommend corn over flour) and easily feeds two, perhaps three if someone isn't as hungry as the others. Having all those ingredients mesh together in a stew is a culinary wonder and the communal activity of sharing the bowl makes it great for a date. I put strips of meat, peppers and pineapple on a tortilla and eat them as extra juicy (often messy) tacos. This thing is amazing and I love the way La Santa merges the flavors in their molcajete, which makes for a rich, highly flavorful and filling dish. So after years of ordering variations on a theme, I have found my new favorite Mexican dish. My only complaint, if I can even call it that, is that the restaurant's only other location outside of Naples is in Boston. But if you're an hour or so away, it's worth trying. La Santa's Molcajete Azteca is that good."

"La Santa could easily be a 4-star review. The food is great, the outdoor patio is very nice, drinks and presentation are fun. However the service was lacking, staff not very friendly, menus need to be cleaned (were sticky) and other small things that management needs to fix. Otherwise the food is good and worth a try."