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Puesto Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA

Puesto Santa Clara

4.4
4.4
1367 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas.

We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include the Michelin Guide, Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Huffington Post, Eater, Refinery 29, Insider, Zagat, Thrillist, and Food and Wine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (408) 333-9750
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Private party facilities
    At Puesto Santa Clara, we have a variety of spaces to accommodate anything from an intimate dinner gathering to a family-style fiesta to a lively reception with tray-passed tacos and margaritas for up to 500 of your closest friends.
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974
  • Area
    Santa Clara
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Taco Tuesday!

    Multiple dates available
    Come join the Fiesta. 1/2 off All Tacos!
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What 1,367 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Puesto Santa Clara offers a vibrant atmosphere and "amazing tacos." The restaurant is a hit for its "exceptional margaritas" and "energetic vibe." Taco Tuesday is a must-visit for great value. While some find it pricey, the "outstanding service" and "delicious ceviche" make it a favorite for special occasions. Reservations recommended.

1,367 Reviews
  1. Laura

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great lunch. Will definitely go back again great service as well.

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  2. Armando

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food (Mole Enchiladas & Baja Fish Tacos), drinks (Horchata & Negra beer) and dessert (Mango Cake) were great. Our server, Jaimie M., was outstanding. Highly recommend Puesto.

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  3. Kristen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Jonathon went above and beyond to make lunch fun. Definitely going to be asked to be seated in his section again!

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  4. Sepi

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Joe K was kind and attentive and food was delicious!

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  5. Huzefa

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good place. A bit overpriced for the quality of the food but good ambiance and decent service. Drinks were slightly on the diluted side. Overall neutral about going back.

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  6. Vasko

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The complaint is about hostesses and seating. They were letting people without reservations arriving after us to get tables before us. This is NOT the first time they are doing this! When asked why we are waiting for 15-20 minutes to get table while walkins without reservations got tables before us, they offered apology and voucher with some discount (we didn’t accept vouchers, just wanted to be seated). We were small party of four. Once we got seated inside, I saw at least few more tables around us where you can seat four people. The food and the waiter was great (as usual).he

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  7. Susan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was mediocre. The mole enchiladas came out cold, with way too much on top of them. I didn't send them back because I felt sorry for the servers - the place was so busy. The flavor was okay. For the price, they should have been amazing. Margaritas are around $18 and my coconut one was the best of the three we ordered. I'm not sure I'd go back. Dinner with one drink each was $232 without the tip.
    Puesto Santa ClaraResponded on 15 December 2024
    Thanks for the feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food and it's disappointing to hear that some dishes didn't hit the mark. We also apologize for the service during your most recent visit. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests, and it seems we fell short in your case. Your comments will be taken into account as we continually work on improving our service and food quality. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Best regards, Sarah

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  8. Karen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great authentic Mexican food. Fresh tortillas. Nice interior.
    Puesto Santa ClaraResponded on 15 December 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Karen! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our authentic Mexican food and found our fresh tortillas to be delicious. It's great to know that you appreciated our nice interior as well. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers, Sarah

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  9. Felicia

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Tasty Mexican food with a slight nouveau twist on things. Service was spotty but food came out quickly. We enjoyed the crab shrimp flautas and the tacos: birria and carnitas. Would come back on a Tue during happy hour for more budget friendly pricing.
    Puesto Santa ClaraResponded on 15 December 2024
    Hello Felicia, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Puesto Santa Clara. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our unique Mexican twist on things and our crab shrimp flautas and tacos. We're sorry to hear that our service didn't quite meet your expectations. We're always looking to improve and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again for a better experience. Best regards, Sarah

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  10. Cliff

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was awful. ‘Jose G’ was inattentive to us and we were constantly looking for him to order more drinks. Furthermore, when looking to pay, we has to summon someone else to get him. Although he comped us one of the drinks that was not good, the overall experience was awful and would not make me come back.
    Puesto Santa ClaraResponded on 15 December 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Cliff. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Puesto Santa Clara. We always strive to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we missed the mark this time. Your feedback regarding the service is important to us and we assure you that we will address this issue. We hope you would consider giving us another chance to make it right. Best, Sarah

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FAQs

Puesto Santa Clara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 333-9750.

Puesto Santa Clara is rated 4.4 stars by 1367 OpenTable diners.

Puesto Santa Clara does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Puesto Santa Clara

2752 Augustine Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Santa Clara
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luisteen Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (408) 333-9750
  • Private party facilities
    At Puesto Santa Clara, we have a variety of spaces to accommodate anything from an intimate dinner gathering to a family-style fiesta to a lively reception with tray-passed tacos and margaritas for up to 500 of your closest friends.
  • Private party contact
    Mikenna Doherty: (858) 788-3974
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