Restaurants near Santa Cruz Plaza On The Camino Real Historical Marker

Santa Café - A Delightful Dining Experience I recently dined at Santa Café in Santa Fe and had an overall enjoyable experience. The ambiance was inviting, and the menu offered a great variety. The meal started with a fresh, flavorful salad that set a great tone. The pasta was absolutely out of this world—perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The enchiladas were equally delicious, showcasing bold and satisfying tastes. Their wine selection was thoughtfully curated and paired wonderfully with the dishes we tried. For dessert, we opted for the carrot cake. While it was good, it wasn’t quite the standout that the rest of the meal had been. The service started a bit slow, as it took some time for our server to get to our table initially. However, once things got underway, the service was excellent—attentive and friendly. Overall, Santa Café is a great spot for a memorable meal in Santa Fe. I’d definitely return, especially for that incredible pasta!

This is where we go when we want to treat ourselves and spend a really special evening with friends or family. It never disappoints. The decor and atmosphere is lovely. The food is great and perfect for sharing. We love the yellowtail roll, the fried oysters, the pork ribs - to name only a few. the servers are pleasant, friendly, personable without being intrusive. Secret tip: for some reason it's not on the menu, but they offer sake flights and that's a fun way to try out different ones. Our only problem yesterday, and this was not the fault of the restaurant, was the unruly, extremely shrill, probably drunk group of six people at the neighboring table. It was impossible to converse or even relax. This group should have gone to a bar instead, they were ill-placed in this serene environment and they were super annoying. Fortunately the staff were able to find us a different table and it became a beautiful evening as usual.

My wife and I had dinner at Geronimo last night. The food, service and ambiance were outstanding. The building is unique and is a great location for this type of dining. We had a table in the bar area and it was comfortable and was very cozy. Geronimo’s billing as the best dining in NM is well deserved. We have eaten at multiple Michelin restaurants and this restaurant is on par. If in Santa Fe, try to eat here. Highly recommended.

Everyone at Gabriel’s did an outstanding job for our BIG family birthday dinner celebration! We had 17 people…including 3 young children. The service was excellent! The food delicious! They even let us bring in our own birthday cake. Special kudos to Girardo!

Thanksgiving feast was awesome. Turkey and sides were delicious. Gabriel was our server. He was attentive and fun to converse with. He spoiled us! Starters, main course, and desert were the best. I walked by the kitchen and applauded them for the great job. Every restaurant should require their STAFF'S to watch "The Bear" on HULU. It is raising the populations expectations of fine dining and may certainly help establishments raise their own bars. Stay ahead of the curve. LOL