Hoja Santa

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   Diane

   VIP

   Chicago

   31 reviews

   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Hoja Santa was an incredible dining experience. There were 3 of us on a Saturday evening and the restaurant had good energy. Lots of fun. Our waiter, David was wonderful and so was the rest of the staff. The food was explosive. Everyone really enjoyed their food - super delicious. I had the chicken thighs which were so good - perfect seasoning. Very attentive service. Overall an A++++.
   

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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    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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