Restaurants near El Rito 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!

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.

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.

From the start all the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The food was beyond amazing. I don’t like lamb and still enjoyed my boyfriend’s rack of lamb. The chicken mole was some of the best I’ve ever had. Service was perfection and the housemade tea exquisite. Wish I lived here so I could go again!

The food was fantastic! Our crab legs were perfect and the steaks were delicious. Our server was busy training a new employee so we had to get our own drinks from the bar. I’m sure that won’t happen again. I’d definitely go back for more crab legs and steak.