Chili Restaurants

An excellent place to celebrate our daughter's 21st birthday! The food was beyond compare and our guest who is gluten-free had so many wonderful options. There were poinsettias making the restaurant look festive and classy. The waiter did not seem to be in a good mood at all and was not helpful when trying to figure out a non-alcoholic drink appropriate for a person with diabetes (as one example). Nonetheless, we had a wonderful time and will be back!

Would be lovely if one of the non dairy milk options for coffee was unsweetened plain soy. I’d have brought my own if I knew Ojo didn’t have any (I dislike almond milk). I did bring vegan Parmesan to put on the pasta, which I got without the cheeses - and the pasta was delicious, as was the tofu scramble for breakfast. Nice that there are tasty vegan options.

This was a holiday upon which we will be reflecting rhapsodically for years to come. The fare, finest we’ve had to date in Santa Fe, was the stuff of dreams: Lobster crepe & Wasabi Caesar salad to start, then moving to Tenderloin & Lobster Tails/Angel Hair pasta were all scintillating and thoroughly memorable. They were also prepared to sheer perfection in a peaceful manner that beckoned us to slow down and enjoy the ride. The event was capped off with a pair of artistic sweets: the Apple and the Black Forest. Each was a work of dazzle, yet economic in scope and awesomely delicious. Our waiter, Slade, also brought lovely manners and thorough polish to every phase of the occasion. We could not have requested any element to be bettered. And we are still discussing it this morning!! Thank you, GERONIMO!

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.