Gabriel's - Santa Fe

Gabriel's - Santa Fe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Andrea

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful patio, fun atmosphere and great New Mexican food. Best of all they take reservations which a lot of New Mexican places in Santa Fe don’t. Ten minute drive outside SF but worth it.
   

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   Kathy

   Denver15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waiter was fabulous and attentive and the gentleman who made our delicious table-side guacamole was warm and cheerful. Our meal was very good, too.
   

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   William

   New Mexico32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We effectively had Easter Brunch at Gabriel’s. We have eaten there for decades, usually several times a year. We live in Los Alamos, with limited dining options, and it’s perhaps the closest good restaurant outside of Los Alamos. They don’t have a brunch menu or a special menu for Easter. They did have a special meal, adobo chicken, that we didn’t have because it seemed heavy. Both of us had what was effectively the prickly pear margarita. Instead of her typical crab enchilada, my wife had the chile relleno, and loved it. For the first time in a while I had the soft tacos al carbon. It was very good. For dessert, my wife had the flan, which we always enjoy, while I had the bananas Vallarta, essentially an excellent banana split. Service was excellent. It was a little cold to eat on the patio, but it is an excellent experience when a bit warmer.
   

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   Rox

   New Mexico1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The food was good, but the service was unusual and cold. Hostess was cold upon arrival, there was no warm New Mexican welcome. Our waiter seemed friendly but was rushed and inattentive. The table side guacamole guy worked so fast and that the table side experience was not really an experience, just a rushed project - but the guacamole was good. Seven of us at the table, only six plates arrived. Waited 15 minutes hoping the waiter would bring the last plate, we had to get up and ask the manager to find the missing plate. We ordered sopapillas for the table and asked for the bread to come with our meals, they didn’t arrive until we were done with our food , so that was a big time failure. If you’re New Mexican, sopapillas are typically eaten with the main course. The room was very loud and I could barely hear the others at my table, having a conversation was difficult. We did notice the staff was rushed and moved very quickly, but also not overly helpful and inattentive, which created to a less than relaxing experience. Food was food and portions are large. Parking lot was accommodating and the outdoor dining areas looked enjoyable.
   

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   Richard VIP

   Denver11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, Sergio was our server...outstanding. First time we were there.
   

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   Stephen

   San Diego46 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, inventive cocktails (margaritas) and super guacamole mashed at our table. Out of Santa Fe but well worth the drive.
   

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   Shawn

   Columbus15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good solid food choice. Love the fresh salsa and the chicken mole was good.
   

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   Bill

   New Mexico2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place to stop by and get a meal. Love the table side Guacamole. Will be a regular stop when we are passing through the area.
   

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   Holly

   Baltimore2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great find with awesome vegan options (thank you!) and margaritas! Freshly made tableside guacamole was absolutely delicious and vibrant. Perfect service. Great art too! My parents even bought one of the pieces!
   

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    Natalie

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This place was amazing. We are from Illinois and stopped on our way to Los Alamos and were extremely surprised by how great it was. The queso was delicious and full of grilled veggies, the food was all fresh and amazing and the waitstaff was kind and prompt. Would definitely recommend!
    

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