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El Santo de los Tacos

115 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

Recommended by 31 people

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Find El Santo de los Tacos

115 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

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+61 3 5221 2880
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About El Santo de los Tacos

This Ryrie Street taqueria delivers the real deal with scratch-made seasonings and zero franchise shortcuts. Patrons from Mexico City nod along to rich quesa birria and crisp totopos with salsa, paired with cold Mexican beers or tequila shaken with jalapeno syrup. Vegetarians get serious billing alongside braised meats, pulling in tacos stuffed with pumpkin, cactus, and cauliflower. Dim lighting and Latin tracks set an easy rhythm for sharing ceviche and caramel-drizzled churros across tight tables.

  • Vegetable-Forward Variety: Tacos span braised beef and chicken tinga to cactus, pumpkin, and cauliflower.
  • Feed Me Banquet: A $50 per person banquet menu takes the guesswork out of ordering for group tables.
  • Taco Tuesday: Weekly specials feature tacos for $5 each.
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What's On at El Santo de los Tacos

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Why Dine at El Santo de los Tacos

Traditional street flavors, dedicated plant-based variety, and festive shared dining in Geelong

  • Authentic Mexican Heritage

    Traditional recipes, seasoned dishes, and scratch cooking recreate the feel and tastes of dining in Mexico.

    It could took us back like the last time we were in Mexico city. The atmosphere is very traditional and authentic.

    Isabella Chuquipiondo

  • Transportive Taqueria Atmosphere

    Latin background music and warm styling create a vibrant, transportive dining environment.

    The decor is very trendy and authentic, and makes you feel as if you’re in Mexico for a night.

    Susie Cox

  • Vegetable-Led Variety

    A thoughtful plant-forward selection features dedicated pumpkin, eggplant, cactus, and cauliflower fillings alongside classic braised meats.

    love the variety of vegetarian tacos and how flavourful and different they all are.

    Hungry Piglet

  • Effortless Group Feasting

    A dedicated $50 'FEED ME' menu takes the guesswork out of ordering for group gatherings and communal tables.

    the $50 "FEED ME" option was a brilliant choice for everyone at the table.

    Zoe Wood

  • Vibrant Date & Group Nights

    Soft lighting, curated tequila cocktails, and shareable plates provide a lively backdrop for celebrations and dates.

    It’s the perfect spot whether you’re heading out for date night or grabbing food with friends.

    Sol

  • Inclusive Dining Together

    Extensive vegan and vegetarian selections let mixed dietary groups and meat eaters share full meals together seamlessly.

    They have SO many vegan options, but lots of meat too- so both my partner and I both can enjoy dinner together.

    Angela Ling

Guest favorites from authentic street-style tacos to fresh coastal starters

  • Pumpkin Tacos

    My personal favourite was the fish, pumpkin and eggplant one- spectacular!

    Hungry Piglet

  • Cauliflower Tacos

    cauliflower and pumpkin tacos are so yummy

    Natasha Gorgievski

  • Ceviche

    The ceviche was super fresh and blew me away

    Sol

  • Chicken Tinga Tacos

    the chicken tinga tacos were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor

    L.C.P. Roberto Luevanos

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches and bespoke menu details that elevate the dining experience

  • Birthday & Milestone Cake Touches

    Celebrations receive dedicated personal attention, with staff going out of their way to put candles in birthday cakes and ensure milestone events feel celebrated.

  • Family-Style Bar & Manager Care

    The bar and floor management welcome patrons warmly and take personal care of tables, making guests feel like family with attentive drink pairings and recommendations.

  • Thoughtful Plant-Based Culinary Range

    Beyond typical standard fillings, the kitchen crafts distinct plant-forward dishes like cactus, pumpkin, eggplant, and cauliflower tacos tailored for vegans and vegetarians.

  • Dog-Accommodating Hospitality

    Guests dining with their pets find accommodating hospitality, allowing diners to enjoy date nights and casual meals comfortably.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I book a table in advance?

Booking ahead is strongly recommended because the dining area is cosy, relatively small, and fills up quickly, though walk-ins may occasionally be squeezed in if space permits.

Are there good vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes. The menu features a substantial plant-based selection alongside traditional meat dishes, including dedicated vegetarian and vegan options such as pumpkin, cauliflower, mushroom, and cactus tacos, as well as pumpkin burritos.

How generous are the portions?

Portions are generous and filling across burritos, tacos, and nachos, so diners frequently find they order more than they can comfortably finish. The venue also features a $50 'FEED ME' group banquet option.

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