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Hoja Santa, Oak Park, IL

Hoja Santa

4.7
4.7
94 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin / Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
We're Hoja Santa, your culinary adventure in Oak Park. Inspired by the Hoja Santa leaf, we blend tradition and innovation to serve up unforgettable Mexican flavors. Join us for great food, crafted cocktails, and a warm welcome

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (708) 665-3848
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Near West

    Best Overall

  • Near West

    Innovative

  • Near West

    Healthy

  • Near West

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hoja Santa offers "delicious food," "unique flavors," and a "delightful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "terrific cocktails" and "amazing service." Highlights include the calabaza appetizer, fish tacos, and tres leches dessert. It's a "pleasant surprise" with creative dishes and a welcoming vibe, perfect for family gatherings.

94 Reviews
  1. Jim

    VIP

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good, but I thought a little overpriced. Elegant prices for basic and noisy ambiance.

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  2. Matthew

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hoja Santa was a wonderful experience for my husbands birthday, we started with the ceviche and guacamole because to quote my husband "this looks like a place that does small portions". He was wrong, one starter would have been enough for the both of us but I'm glad we got both. The ceviche was fresh and well prepared as was the guacamole. I ordered the special which was a new york strip that was perfectly prepared, my husband had the chicken milanesa that he enjoyed throughly. For dessert we had the nutella filled donuts which were hot and fresh and the ice cream that came with it was superb. I highly recommend Hoja Santa for your next night out in Oak Park.

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  3. Mardi

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A group of four couples who don’t see each other often got together here for a holiday dinner. Two couples came from the city and two from the west ‘burbs. None of us are familiar with Oak Park, but we chose Hoja Santa due to the location being great to meet in the middle. We had a lot to drink and were very loud… someone even stopped by our table on her way out and said “please stop having so much fun!” :) The staff was great and the food was delicious! We ordered a bunch of appetizers and entrees and had a fantastic family style meal. Thank you Hoja Santa for helping us celebrate the holidays!

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  4. Richard

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Calabaza app was delish; beet salad was very good but could have used more beet bits; bacalao dish was fantastic; scallops were tasty and huge ; it was a great experience. The flavors and dish combos were fascinating and tantalizing. Sadly the place was not crowded as it should be, since it is the very best restaurant in the area

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  5. Julia

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. Lots of unique flavors. Service was great too.

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  6. Mariela

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very enjoyable dinner. The cocktails were very well made. The food was cooked to perfection and the atmosphere was great. We really enjoyed the octopus appetizer, even our 5 and 10 year old daughters could not stop eating it. Will be back soon.

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  7. Diana

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks and food! Service was amazing, everything exceptional!

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  8. Giancarlo

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the variety and flavor, both in cocktails and menu. We visit often because they have a kids menu, perfect for our toddler. She devoured their kids pizza and ice cream and for this reason the restaurant is one of our favs! The service people are attentive, kind and friendly. We're fans of the piñata cocktail, aguacate salad, calabaza, and the fish tacos. For dessert, the nieve frito is delicious.

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  9. David

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. So many flavors and great team service. Always a good meal. Cocktails are original too.

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  10. Annie

    VIP

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love the menu here - so many good options. The service is very good as well.

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FAQs

Hoja Santa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 665-3848.

Hoja Santa is rated 4.7 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hoja Santa

722 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1407

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Oak Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Takeout
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