Santiago's Mexican Restaurante

Although the new Santiago's lacks the same charm the old one had, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. I would love to see some of the original signature dishes make their way back on to the menu, like Mama's Specialty Soup, the prices are slightly higher than before, but not outrageous/offensive or too high. We will certainly be back but we will miss mama Manuela walking around checking on everyone.

Not too far off the expressway, downtown Porter, IN, has a few restaurants and stores. Santiago’s was welcoming and the food is quite good. The enchiladas were smothered in a spicy red sauce. Jalapeños Torreados are deep fried and hit with lime & salt before being served. Guacamole was good, too. Excellent service made the experience even better.

My mom raved about this restaurant. So I had to see what she was so excited about. It is under new management, I was told. We were greeted by a very upbeat happy server. She brought us warm homemade chips and salsa. My entree was excellent! I had the beef flauts dinner. My mom ordered her favorite the taco salad. I also ordered a burrito swiss and 2 tamales to go. Our server was very attentive. My husband, when I got home, loved his burrito swiss. The portions are large. I enjoyed the tamales as a snack later. I will say this is my favorite Mexican restaurant. 5 stars

Food was delicious! Service was great! Atmosphere we wonderful! Will be back soon!

Food was awesome. Tastes awesome.
Service was awesome.
Price was awesome.
Atmosphere was friendly but a little "too down to the earth" but it was good. Not a place for a fancy meal for a big occasion but great for a family meal.
All in all, 5 out of 5!

New owners. Different food.
Enchiladas were soggy. Rice was dry and hard. However, I'll give them another chance. -1☆ no mole¿

I love their freshly fried tortilla chips.. I hope the new owners don't change the menu much. Chillequiles are the best in the area. & portions are great.

Excellent food and service! Fresh made tortilla chips, sooo good! I had steak with onion and cheese, and I highly recommend it. Fantastic flavor! We will definitely stop here again!

We always enjoy our visit to Santiago's. It seems like everything there is made from scratch, there is nothing that comes out of a box or from a container, it's all very good. Very tasty. Their chips and salsa are to-die-for, they are homemade and some are made with corn and others are made with flour, they are very tasty. Some of the best I've ever eaten. It definitely is a mom and pop shop, and that's not to be made light of. very good food, very good service and the building is an older building but it's neat and clean. If this review helps, please hit the like button at the lower left-hand corner. Thanks

We were looking for somewhere to eat on our drive home from Chicago and stopped here. Very happy with the food and service!

The chicken enchiladas with mole is the best around. Rice done properly and not dry. The only place around to get a Carta Blanca. Service was friendly and prompt. Be back soon!

Unfortunately, the owners retired on Aug 28, 2023, and the restaurant is no longer open.

Deep thanks to the Reyes Family for all of those wonderful meals that we have enjoyed and I will sincerely miss this restaurant and the most unique & delicious tortilla chips to ever exist! Thank you!

The food is GREAT! We dream about the chocolate mole sauce. We live about 5 hours away, but when we visit the IN dunes, we make sure to fit Santiago's in (at least once)!

We go there about once a month or so & have for the last 15 yrs. It's authentic home made Mexican cooking. No taco bell comparisons here to be found. Food comes out fairly quickly & hot. We order their mexican rice water Horchata drink since neither of us can have liquor, its a tasty treat when you drink it ice cold. I have ordered many different entrees over time and not been disappointed. I love vegetables so the chese stuffed poblano peppers are yummy instead of meat sometimes. Carne Asada is delish, the pork El Pastor Burritos are to die for too. The restaurant has been up for sale the last 2 yrs, so do yourself a favor & spend some time in a neat little decorated place with decent food at affordable prices.

Carry out. Photo speaks for itself. Salsa def top of my list.

We were in town from Colorado for a football championship game and came across this little gem. I would definitely recommend this place. The servers are attentive, friendly, the food was excellent and the prices are great. If I ever visit Indiana again, we will definitely return.

LITERALLY the best Mexican food I’ve had in a very long time, and at a great price. Food was out quick and so fresh. Best tacos I’ve ever had. And the staff was so friendly. Super homey environment ❤ I would drive 2 hours from home just for the restaurant alone lol

Love their food and the Chips are so good...always happy when eating here.

I hadn't been in quite a few years but went Friday and had an excellent time. Our server was very nice and attentive. The food came out right away even though they were busy and it was excellent. Will definitely be back again and again.

I truly believe this is the best Mexican restaurant in the region. The portions are hearty, the prices are fair. We love their salsa and their house made chips. Tonight, I tried the pork and cactus, it's my new favorite! We've catered with them as well and were equally pleased with the quality and service.

The crane asada was amazing! Great staff and very friendly! The salsa was also very good and the tortilla chips were fresh!