Santiaga Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Lumphini Subdistrict

Authentic and amazing Mexican restaurant. My boyfriend and I were the only table on a Tuesday night. We ordered everything on the first page of the menu which included guacamole, Mexican pizza (I don’t remember the exact name), tuna tacos, carnitas tacos, beef taco and enchilada. OMG everything was so gooood. The waiter informed us about every dish he served. The first dish was guacamole and he said that it’s different from normal guacamole. At first we were confused about how can a guac be different but when we tasted it, it was superior. It was well seasoned and rich in taste. The second dish was Mexican pizza which is a fried homemade tortilla topped with refried beans, chorizo, leafy vegetables and funky cheese. It was a new dish to us and it didn’t disappoint. It was my favorite dish. The smoked tuna taco was meaty, savory and tangy. It was perfect. The carnitas taco was rich and fatty topped with chicharron. It was a great jumpy from the tangy smoked tuna taco. Our last taco was beef steak taco. The beef was tender and topped with smoky salsa. I loved every bite of it. The three tacos have different profile tastes which makes this experience so fun. The last dish was enchilada and some smoked cheese sauce. The sauce was AMAZING, it was one of the best things I have every tasted hahaha I would like to be buried in it. The enchilada was filled with tender carnitas. Every dish was an experience and we would definitely come back for their set menu. The tacos aren’t big but they were flavorful. They also have this habanero cheese salsa and it is spicy but delicious.

The waiters were friendly, welcoming and attentive.

Recommend to anyone wants an authentic ...

We accidentally stumbled upon "Santiaga" while hunting for mezcal in the neighborhood. Out of nowhere, Billy, the owner, appeared with a smile: “I heard you’re looking for some mezcal. Follow me.” Four of us looked at each other, took the leap, and followed him up a dim stairway. At the top: a gorgeous, intimate Mexican restaurant that felt like a secret you’re lucky to learn. Billy poured us premium mezcal he personally sources from Mexico, paired with worm salt (absolutely fantastic) and then spent time sharing his story of two decades in Thailand. We also met his lovely wife and Chef Mau Rosales, whose food is the real headline here: bold, balanced, and full of heart. Every plate that hit the table tasted like it came from a kitchen that cares about doing things the right way. What makes Santiaga special isn’t just the quality of the mezcal or the food, it’s the people. Hospitality here feels personal and genuine, the kind you remember long after the meal. Highly, highly recommend Santiaga to anyone visiting Bangkok. And a note for fellow food explorers: Billy also runs Billy Smokehouse just downstairs, we didn’t get to try it this time, but if the passion upstairs is any indication, it’s bound to be great. Can’t wait...

The chef of this place is Mexican and the food is outstanding. Food made with fastidious care, meticulous planning and heaps of Chilango love. The menu is fantastically original and captures the flavors of DF like Soi Cowboy girls catch fat middle aged Danes. Smoked tuna tacos were incredible, guacamole was on another level, quesadillas de chorizo mouth wateringly delicious, and the carnitas de hongo original, subtle and perfectly balanced. The star of the show though was the vegetables al pastor. How do vegetables and charred pineapple taste like those 3am al pastor in Colonia Roma after a late drinking session? The sauce! Damn! Mauricio must take the credit for this fantastic menu. But - and there is a but - they have to sort out the kitchen process. Plan to spend a good couple of hours here as the food takes time to arrive. Please please please sort out a system to churn out these fantastic, lovingly curated dishes faster - and this will be one of the best side shows in town. Despite this, really worth the wait and the 5 stars. Órale tío! Felizidades. P.S. This isn’t a Tex Mex place. Go elsewhere for “sizzling” dry chicken...