La Plazuela at La Fonda on the Plaza

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   Terri

   VIP

   New Mexico

   29 reviews

   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined today

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

   This was a delightful experience start to finish. The prix-fixe menu had a number of excellent choices. We started with a delicious creamy lobster bisque that was not at all lacking in lobster. We had to request bread, but it was delivered promptly & warm with a delicious butter just tinged with honey & herbs. Between the four of us we tried the Chilean sea bass, the prime rib, the lamb shank & the chicken cordon Bleu. All entrees were delicious & were quite ample portions. The flan for dessert was creamy & sweet. Our waiter, Armando, was amazing! He was attentive without being overbearing, charming and accommodating. He recognized that we were attending a concert, had time constraints and smoothed the way for us. Food, service, ambience…fabulous!
   

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   Angela

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Everything in the experience was another level. Service by Yazz was personalized and top notch. Ambience so romantic. Could hear live music coming from the bar next door. Food was original, high quality and amazing. Easily one if the best dinners of life!
   

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   Linda

   VIP

   Tallahassee

   36 reviews

   5.0

   36 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We had a wonderful night. We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and they made it very special. Jose, the bar manager made him his favorite drink. At the table our lovely server Yazz brought us some champagne and after dinner a delicious with a lit candle. Even the manager came by to greet us. The food was fabulous as always. The LaFonda has been our go to in Santa Fe for years.
   

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   Luis

   VIP

   Seattle

   59 reviews

   5.0

   59 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Excellent Choice! Good and attentive service, everything we ordered was delicious. We are for sure returning!
   

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   Howard

   Portland

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Lobster bisque was fantastic as was table side guacamole. Scallop main course and Chile Rellenos also excellent. Disappointing were the fillet mignon, a little tough and not much flavor. It's beautiful inside and despite the hard surfaces we found it quite easy to talk across what was a fairly large table for 4 people.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Couldn’t have asked for a better atmosphere for a little holiday get together with girlfriends. The staff was attentive and friendly. The table side guacamole was perfect. And all of our entrees were delicious!
   

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   Jane

   New Mexico

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Great food! Easy to talk to the people at your table. Not too close to other tables. Good service.
   

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   Michele

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   38 reviews

   4.0

   38 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Definitely one of the most lovely restaurants in Santa Fe, located in the historic La Fonda Hotel. My favorite meals there are breakfast and lunch. Great and friendly staff.
   

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   Laura Eastridge

   VIP

   San Francisco

   59 reviews

   4.0

   59 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Excellent food and service but management should look into how reservations are staggered as we waited 30 minutes for a table with a reservation.
   

   La Plazuela at La Fonda on the PlazaResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Laura, We are sorry that you had to wait for your table. We have been incredibly busy, and wait time was indeed prolonged. We are delighted that you enjoyed the service, and the food!!! Happy holidays to you, Kindly, Deborah Newman
   

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    Jessica

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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

    We had such an incredible experience at La Plazuela! I don’t typically take the time to write reviews as detailed as this one, however, the service, food, and entire experience was so outstanding that I had to share it. I’ve been to many restaurants in Santa Fe and all over the country for that matter (NY, Chicago, LA) and I have to say I felt more taken care of and that the level of customer service was on a whole different level. Our server El Bryan (yes “The Bryan”) went above and beyond to ensure that our experience was top-notch. From amazing wine and dessert pairings to thoughtful touches, we were beyond blown away. I was a server for seven years and I often find myself disappointed when we go out, especially to higher priced restaurants but this experience did not in any way disappoint. The manager even took the time to come over to our table at the end to ensure that we had a stellar experience. If you find yourself in Santa Fe, please make a reservation and visit La Plazuela.
    

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