Puesto Santa Clara

4.5 (1648)

$30 and under

Mexican

2752 Augustine Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054

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Puesto Santa Clara

4.5

$30 and under

Mexican

Santa Clara

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 52 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Born in Mexico City and raised in California, Puesto Santa Clara in the Bay Area brings the vibrant flavors of CDMX street food to the coast through a bold Southern California lens. Our award-winning Mexican restaurant serves modern Mexican cuisine with handcrafted tacos, creative margaritas, and seasonal dishes made with premium ingredients. Every tortilla starts with organic blue corn, made fresh in-house using traditional techniques. From al pastor tacos with pineapple to crispy melted queso and housemade salsas, Puesto Santa Clara celebrates the flavors we crave with a modern twist. Experience Mexicano Moderno in the Bay Area-made by food people. For food people.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(408) 333-9750
Website
https://www.eatpuesto.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Luisteen Gonzalez
Private party facilities
Everyday is a party at Puesto. No reason required.
Private party contact
Ronnie Suarez : (858) 788-3974

Location
2752 Augustine Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054
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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All Experiences

Taco Tuesday
1 - 16 people
Multiple dates available
1/2 off all tacos starting at 3PM!
Happy Hour
1 - 16 people
Multiple dates available
Join us for Happy Hour from 3PM-5 PM, featuring Puesto's favorite snacks, shares, margaritas, and N/A bevs. Plus, don’t miss our new Mini Burritos, exclusive to the Happy Hour menu! Our full menu is also offered at this time.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Puesto Santa Clara.

4.5

(1648)

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Puesto Santa Clara offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing tacos" and a "fantastic atmosphere." It's perfect for large groups, thanks to "excellent service" and a "friendly staff." While the menu is on the pricier side, the "flavorful dishes" and "beautiful presentation" make it worth the visit, especially during happy hour.

1,648 Reviews

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shetal Gold
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had gone to their LA location and great food so when I saw they had a Santa Clara location I though let’s go celebrate my sons 20th birthday. We go in and look at the menu and there is like 2 things for vegetarian. We asked the hostess and manager if they can make anything for us and they said no. Apparently they just changed the menu and removed all the veggie items. Bring in California, veggie options are a must. So disappointing cause I really wanted my son to experience the restaurant like we did. To management- bring back veggie options.
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Lizbeth Gold
San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dinning here and had a great experience. We were driving through the bay on our way back home to the central valley and found this place. Loved the service and ambiance. It was a very cool place with good food and drinks. For app we had the guac which was good. It needed a little salt for my taste but it was an easy fix. My husband had the surf and turf tacos, I had the mango shrimp ceviche, and my little one had the kids quesadilla which she loved. She also really liked the watermelon hibiscus water. We will definitely come back next time we are in the area.
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Puneet Gold
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
2.0
Dined on 27 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Woeful lack of vegetarian options made for a sub par experience compared to similar cuisine. Staff was pretty apathetic and had their hands tied as no mods were possible. As a multiple time multiple venue puesto diner, this was not a good experience
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Betsy Gold
San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Been there before few years ago, only tacos were good. Food have not improved. Enchilada my husband ordered was not good, the wrap is hard (either it was not fresh or ??). Very spacious, but was not busy on a Saturday night. The waitress service was ok, not great. We went to celebrate a birthday and brought a birthday cake. All she did was bring out some plates with the cake still in the box. Did not stay around to sing happy birthday (like most restaurants do), company policy??
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stacy
California Central Coast1 review
3.0
Dined on 25 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Bathrooms are atrocious. For a restaurant that cares about their food quality, they should care about their bathroom’s hygiene. Their bathrooms are worse than gas stations. So gross and makes it hard to come back.
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Rolin Gold
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
2.0
Dined on 25 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Has gone downhill recently; a mix of menu changes from corporate and some kitchen issues sadly. Looking forward to them getting their swagger back
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Dani Gold
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant for large groups of people. The service was fantastic and many people help out.
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Francisco
Unspecified1 review
2.0
Dined on 18 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Reservations at 8pm. Was our date night for our anniversary. We get there and they tell us we have until 8:45 to be there due to last minute private event. We had no option but to stay and rush to eat and drink. Food was amazing but was our first time there and to be cut short after I planned this just to be feeling rushed to eat. Poor management could’ve gave their reservations a call to let them know ahead of time.
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Norma
San Francisco Bay Area30 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Happened to be in the area so decided to give it a try based on all the rave reviews. People leaving those reviews must have had a few margaritas. Food is ok, not great for the price. If you go, try it on a taco Tuesday. Half of the listed price is about the right price to to pay. It is very noisy, so don't plan on quiet conversations. Host and wait staff very friendly and professional.
Puesto Santa ClaraResponded on 26 October 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Norma. We're sorry your visit to Puesto didn't meet your expectations. Your comments are valuable to our team, and we'll use them as we continue improving the guest experience. - Lindsay Amon
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Debbie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, excellent food, the staff is fantastic! However, they need to fix the tableswhen they scrape them across the floor. It is ear piercing, and traumatizing!!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(408) 333-9750
Website
https://www.eatpuesto.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Luisteen Gonzalez
Private party facilities
Everyday is a party at Puesto. No reason required.
Private party contact
Ronnie Suarez : (858) 788-3974

Location
2752 Augustine Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054
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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FAQs

Tuesdays are a standout for Taco Tuesday, guests report half‑price tacos after 3pm, and Wednesdays get praise for the $40 “Girl Dinner” value.

Yes, Puesto Santa Clara accepts private parties, and their events team helps coordinate them; guests describe working with event sales staff (Ronnie) to host seamless large gatherings.

The guacamole comes in a generous portion, several guests say the initial serving was more than enough for two.

Yes, Puesto Santa Clara is frequently recommended for date night, thanks to its polished, modern ambiance and guests noting anniversary and celebratory visits.

Yes, private events and special requests are handled: the restaurant accepts private parties and reviewers praise event staff for coordinating details and accommodating allergies and celebrations.

Smart casual, aim for polished but relaxed attire; the spot suits business lunches and date nights, though many guests also come in casual clothes.

Puesto Santa Clara is at its best on Taco Tuesday, tacos are half‑price after the afternoon start, and during happy hour (around 3–5 pm), when margaritas and guacamole are especially good value.

Puesto Santa Clara offers a bright, open main dining room with bar seating, booth options and an outdoor patio, and the restaurant also accommodates private parties and events.

Yes, Puesto Santa Clara is family‑friendly: they offer a kids' meal option and staff are regularly noted for taking good care of families and children.

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Puesto Santa Clara

4.5

$30 and under

Mexican

Santa Clara

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 52 times today

Puesto Santa Clara

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Puesto Santa Clara

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