Santos Kitchen + Lounge

Great little spot!!! I highly recommended the atmosphere is really cool… flavorful food, good music, friendly staff and the drinks are fabulous best cocktail I have had in a while!!!! It’s a vibe 💯

Terrible experience at Santos Kitchen & Lounge. The service was awful and the owner was extremely rude and unfriendly from the moment we walked in. We had reservations made days in advance, yet we were treated like an inconvenience. The restaurant was completely empty, which honestly makes sense after experiencing the attitude and lack of hospitality. This place is seriously overhyped. The drinks were mediocre at best, and the food was overly salty. I even specifically asked for my guacamole with no added salt, and it still came out unbearably salty and honestly disgusting. Overall, terrible service, disappointing food, and a very unwelcoming atmosphere. Do not recommend. Save your time and money.

I went here with my wife’s the other night. The food was not up to par. The wings had no flavor to them. The hummus was store bought. The bartender that was on ran a scam on us because my wife had ordered two drinks and he charged her for four singles and when I spoke to the corporate team, they did explain that there is a button to charge for a double so he tried charging us for four singles instead of two drinks. I have a receipt to prove it and emails to show that the server was at fault. completely disappointed with this place I paid almost $200 for four items and drinks. On top of that on their menu, it says $16 for hummus platter ended up being $16.54 on the receipt which means there was tax added on to that $16 and then I got charged more tax at the bottom. Why was I charged extra m

Very disappointed with Santos Restaurant. The waiter was rude, inexperienced, and barely came to our table. Drinks are overpriced and the food was terrible. The tacos were on hard flour tortillas with cold meat and very limited options. The wings were hard, dry, and had no sauce. To top it off, our water was filled straight from the sink faucet instead of filtered water. Definitely not recommended. Overall, poor service, bad food, and not worth the money. I 100% do not recommend this restaurant.

Santos is hands down one of the best Tulum-inspired spots in Downtown Tampa. From the moment we walked in, the vibe felt elevated yet welcoming — great atmosphere, beautiful presentation, and a fresh, vibrant menu. We started with the ceviche and it was absolutely fantastic — bright, fresh, and perfectly balanced. You can tell the ingredients are high quality. We also ordered the trio dip, which was a standout. The salsa tasted incredibly fresh, and the spinach queso dip was excellent — rich, flavorful, and hard to stop eating. The regular queso was good, but we kept going back to the salsa and spinach dip. What really set the experience apart was the service. The owner was personally taking care of guests, stopping by tables, and making sure everyone was happy and satisfied. That level