Santa Catarina: Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcal Bar Sydney

My son booked Santa Clarita for a birthday lunch on a Saturday and was pleasantly surprised By this tucked-away restaurant. I must have walked past this place dozens of times, never really looked at it, but inside it's well fitted out, spacious, with lots of booths. I'm not sure how the live music would be, but they had a setting for a live band Above all the seating. so many things were gluten-friendly, which was great for my son and my wife, who are both celiacs. We opted for the banquet menu, and they were very flexible in allowing us to choose Multiple options, so we had plenty of variety to share at our table. everything was delicious, and we even opted to have the extra desserts. Of course, the margaritas were a treat as well. I would definitely be revisiting, but possibly for a dinner next time, and who knows, we might even catch a band there.

Perfect and excellent service

Great atmosphere and beautiful. Thank you Arial for the service. Food was so good, pork tacos I recommend.

Fabulous meal! The staff was super attentive, great ambiance and the food is absolutely delicious as always. I come to this place at least once a month and it never misses. Special shoutout to Axel for taking care of us tonight and singing happy birthday to my partner so cheerfully - what a beautiful voice! Most of the menu is gluten free, very coeliac friendly. 11/10 will always recommend

Excellent in all aspects. Non-pretentious, polite and professional service. Tasty, well-presented food. Cosy atmosphere. Will definitely come back.

It’s good….. but definitely not amazing! Good vibes and good service!! The food could get some improvement !!!

Great place for gluten free gals! Most of the menu is gf which is perfect for coeliacs. I got the empanadas and tacos. The beef cheek tacos were to die for. Would definitely be going back.

The team lunch was nice, Various people got drinks. I was asked what I’d like to drink. I replied a glass of Cab/Sav 🍷 question Large/small I replied Large I wasn’t given or shown a price list but thought it would be ok. Some staff had standard glass of beer young Henry $14 ok Glass sparkling water $12 🤷‍♂️ After I ordered another glass & a colleague & I noticed it wasn’t at the same level 🤷‍♂️ When the bill was paid by a Team person & sorted out after. Mind you I didn’t have an issue with the food but $40 per glass of wine 🍷 🍷 & wasn’t handed or asked to view the alcohol list possibly expecting $15-20 max per glass CBD. Well 2 x 250ml Antiya Cab/Sav Pura Fe. I know prices may vary but what a RIP OFF. Not Impressed wouldn’t go back.

great service, the waitress that served us was so nice and the atmosphere was incredible. loved the style of the restaurant a lot and the food was divine.

This restaurant is proof that the quality of Mexican food in Sydney is getting so much better. Absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!

The building is beautiful, the menu is great and the food looks awesome. However frozen crab in an empanada and tasteless guacamole was a signal of things to come - undercooked crunchy cauliflower- cold duck with what was a way too over the top hot(spicy hot and I love spice well delivered) sauce. To be honest tragically bad and way overpriced. Far too much time on beautiful presentation and far too little on cooking and taste. Overall great concept badly delivered probable not helped by a table of drunk people next to us. Go to roast republic down the road it’s the opposite of this place basic presentation but incredible food and a great price.