WOW. Wine here is AWESOMENESS!…read more Yelp friends ... Armando Rosales is the friendliest bartender I've met in a long while He's from Espanola so he's super down to Earth ! (Future manager I think) He let me sample some great wines 1) Signature Canyon Five ~ fruity. Unique 2) Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon ~ AMAZING ! I ordered number 2 to pair with my (incredible) FRENCH ONION SOUP If you have that on your menu I have to try it but this was truly exceptional ! Following that I had the New York Strip. Medium rare. GREAT but I did ask for a side of Green Chile. And Garlic Aioli for the potatoes Nicely cooked but I added some salt and chile to make it pop my taste buds. YES. I would order it again the same way The Pork Chop looked great as well Desert was also very good. Truffles and Port wine ...I love Port wine (Spicy chocolate truffles with lovely RED CHILE in them) I think I'd give these guys 6 stars of if I could because Armando was so cool toward me !

NEVER AGAIN! This place has so much potential but I should have never given them another chance. I…read morewas in town over a year ago with a friend and had great food here, but the service, as stated in my last review, was terrible. This time I was in town with my husband, we were excited to do some appetizers before heading out to a concert at Santa Fe Opera House. I should've known when we walked and the hostess looked less thrilled that we had arrived. Strike one. Once again we sat waiting for our drinks. When talking to our waiter I asked if they had a Lambrusco (red sparkling wine) and he had no idea what I was talking about, this is a wine bar people. I think the waiter should know about the wine. Either way when our drinks finally arrived, my husband's craft tap beer was about 2 inches short. Like it had been sitting on the counter for too long, or someone already drank out of it. Strike two. The same thing happened with his second beer, terrible pour. Either bring it out with head or fill the pint glass appropriately. For appetizers, we ordered the hummus and whipped feta with pita, the calamari, and a radish, arugula prosciutto salad. The calamari was ready and sitting on the counter under a heat light for 20 minutes before it was brought to us with our other appetizers. At this point it was soggy. I also had to ask for the dips that were advertised with the calamari. They then brought out the garlic aïoli, and then I had to again ask for the marinara sauce , as stated on the menu. The salad was all right, but was definitely lacking flavor, some balsamic would've helped it. The hummus and whipped feta was so terrible we had to send it back. The hummus was dried out and rockhard. We couldn't even dip into it. The whipped feta was separated from sitting in a fridge too long. It was milky with a hard clump in the middle. How this got served is beyond me, you could tell by looking at the milky feta and the dried out hummus that it was bad. The manager did come and take it back and it was taken off our check. That's all we ever saw of the manager again.When we were ready to leave, the waiter still had to take the feta and hummus off our ticket. Strike three. I just don't understand, the atmosphere is so beautiful, the space is really unique. They will not be getting my money again.

Terracotta sold recently to Chef/Owner, Jose Rodriguez. It was good and consistent before but he…read morehas upped the bar with flavor and presentation. This restaurant has been a great place for me to squeeze in as a solo diner for quite a few years. This evening was superb. So amazing that I had to take photos and send to my friends and say, "Eat Here". I had seared crusted salmon with some delicate fresh veggies like baby garden peas and on a bed of quinoa. Dessert was impeccable but light and flavored perfectly. Coconut ice cream with fresh berries and coconut crumble. There was an amazing presentation on both items but not too much to over adorn great flavors. So I say to you "Eat Here!"

Overpriced Rude and grumpy service…read more Very nice guitar music . Food looked beautiful but beyond tiny portions that were ok but not just mediocre in taste .

* Came here for cocktails only and was not disappointed *…read moredelicious cocktails * Amazingly priced * The bartender puts time into his craft in making sure the drinks are awesome * Super friendly and attentive service * Cool space * Wine and spirit tasting options * Small plates menu available *Indoor and outdoor space

This is such an awesome wine bar in the heart of Santa Fe on the corner of Guadalupe and San…read moreFrancisco St. Shout-out to Evan who served us both times we visited the shop around happy hour time. The first time we came, we had a delicious cheese & charcuterie plate with all the fixins, including a spicy jam I asked to take to-go when we were done. Evan thoughtfully topped it off and put it in a small container. Wines were delicious--the hubs and I each ordered a flight, he a "refreshing whites" flight and I a mix n match situation (also whites, but with bubbly selections as well). The grandparents got their drinks by the glass and the kiddo was happy to have water and snacks. The ambiance is cool, both literally and figuratively....it was so pleasant to come in from the summer heat into this stylish and AC'd spot featuring local artists' work on the walls, and the hand soap in the bathroom also felt artisan and special. Individual hand towels to dry off hands after washing as well. The second time we came in it was just my husband and myself, and Evan gave us the royal treatment once again. There were other patrons and he graced every party with the same attentiveness and expertise. We each ordered a flight, and when Evan was knowledgeably explaining the wines we selected, it made me crave and decide to ask for a glass of bubbly. He went above and beyond to bring us a sampling of bubbles on the house! What?! Definitely will be back if we are ever in the area again and we highly recommend this place. Thank you, Evan, and Vara tasting room!

Heard great things about The Compound. Hmmm, where do I start. As we entered the restaurant we…read morenoticed it was not full of patrons and quite a few empty tables. Wait, this is Indian Market weekend and our reservations were made on line with only 8:45 available. We called the restaurant direct and got a 7:30 seating. Great location, great vibe, ambience, service and it all stopped there. Ordered the Palisade Peach Salad. On the menu it was to come with the following: golden beets, goat cheese, spicy cashews, frisee and arugula, and basil vinaigrette. I guess 3 out of 6 counts as a salad. What we got was a plate of arugula, beets, and goat cheese. NO Vinagrette. Had to stop a waiter and ask for dressing. The salad was bone dry. Who is working the salad station and forgot to follow protocol? Next came the Lobster Tail and Scallop Lanterne. Again, tasteless, and served lukewarm. Salt and pepper saved this word laden fancy starter. The dessert could have made up for everything but yet my expectations were not met. I think this place needs a shakeup in the kitchen. You have everything going for it except the food. Come on guys, you can do a lot better.

Lobster salad was very bland. Service was excellent as was the ambiance. Wish I had ordered a…read moredifferent dish.

La Boca was a standout Santa Fe dining experience. Our server, Jonathan, was exceptional -- he…read moreimpressed us right away with his extensive knowledge of at least five specials, plus wonderfully nuanced details about the wines and cocktails. That kind of hospitality makes the whole meal feel elevated. I had Le Flor, a gorgeous pink gin and elderflower cocktail that was as lovely as it was refreshing. The mussels with green sauce and dipping bread were an absolute must-order -- we could have made a meal out of that alone. The mango gazpacho with honey drizzle was bright, unexpected, and delicious. We also loved the chicken thigh skewers, which were flavorful and tender without being fatty, served with a beautiful yogurt smudge on the plate. The grilled eggplant with capers and manchego was another favorite, and the jamón croquettes were crisp, savory perfection. Creative food, thoughtful service, and a warm Santa Fe atmosphere. La Boca is the kind of place you leave already thinking about what you'll order next time.

This was my personal favorite dining spot we patronized in Santa Fe…read more I am very partial to small plates and there were plenty to choose from. I suggest mixing in an item or two from each section of the menu so you can experience tapas from each part of Spain. Extensive wine and sherry list adds to the authenticity although the girls reported that their sangrias were outstanding. Service was spotty and the only reason it's not 5 stars.

We spent a lovely couple of hours at the Gruet tasting room in Santa Fe…read more The service was friendly and informative, the surroundings were pleasant (we sat in the garden). Every wine we tried was good (we're Gruet fans), although we were surprised there was no St.Vincent on offer. In fact our servers had never even heard of it??? We went for the whole hog, joined their wine club and ended up buying a couple of cases of wine. I'm certain we will have many more shipped to us. A lovely way to wile away an afternoon in Santa Fe.

We visited Gruet Winery on New Year's Eve and were pleasantly surprised to be seated quickly. This…read moreis a lovely, upmarket wine bar located inside the beautiful, historic St. Francis Hotel. I ordered the sparkling Chardonnay flight, and my husband and son enjoyed the coconut pineapple mocktail, which was surprisingly good. The service was friendly and the ambiance elegant. I'd definitely come back next time I'm in town to sample more of their wine selection.

I was in Santa Fe for a ridiculously niche lawyers conference and wandered into El Matador on a…read morerandom Thursday night. Then I came back Friday. And Saturday. Not because of the drinks. Not because of the atmosphere. Not because of the location. Because of Katya. Katya is not my favorite bartender. She is my favorite human being. I've spent enough time in bars to know when someone is good at their job. Katya operates on an entirely different level. She can take what feels like sixteen orders at once, remember every single one, deliver them with absolute precision, keep the entire room moving, somehow do the math in her head, and still make every customer feel like they're the only person sitting at the bar. The basement bar itself is exactly what a great dive should be; a shithole. Heavy hobo stab vibes upon entry, including Katya. Smell: multiple buttholes farting at once. Climate control: sweaty patron dependent. Lighting: liability. TV: playing a rotation of trash 80s DVDs . If business schools were smart, they'd study her. If hospitality groups were smart, they'd clone her. If Santa Fe has any sense at all, they'll do whatever it takes to keep her exactly where she is. Cash only, so come prepared. And bring plenty of it, because she deserves every penny. Katya must be protected at all costs.

Kind of a grungy, punk, divey vibe. Not exactly my thing, but where that feels unique to me this is…read morethe kind of place to remind yourself it takes all kinds. A busy setting and top candidate for beginning or ending your Santa Fe drunk parade. That is to say, it is fun. It is not refined. But it clearly does not want to be. :)

Amazing creative food. Great service. Good drinks…read more Recommend the goat cheese stuffed squash blossoms. The crispy scallops aren't crispy but a good quantity for an appetizer!

I found this online weeks before we visited and wanted to have their Fisherman's Stew which was…read moreexcellent. I had the Pot de chocolate dessert which was delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. The food came out amazingly fast. We did have Chardonnay but the bar seemed very busy. We had a nice table in a quiet corner- perfect!

Martha's margarita & Spicy margarita tasty. Yay!!…read more Great service & ambiance. Lovely patio too

Ambiance menu and drinks. Wonderful outdoor area. We had a light lunch and i had a Paloma…read more Yummy

Beautifully curated shop. Items being sold are of the highest quality and show intentionality. A…read morefew hard to find bean to bar chocolate bars is what I purchased. Also they have Proud Mary coffee! The wine options are interesting and available by the glass and bottle. The chocolate chip gluten free cookies taste wonderful without seeming gluten free. Sublime. Service was helpful but not overbearing. Seems seating is adequate for the size of the shop although hard chairs rather than softer options.

Great spot to grab a quick bite for lunch or an in between meal. It's spacious and airy. There's…read morealso space where they sell things. Hojicha latte - nutty and creamy hojicha Gluten free sea salt chocolate cookie - Big salad - watermelon radishes, butter lettuce, sesame, pumpkin seeds, and nut granola. It's super fresh and light. Lemon olive oil - soft cake with lemon and olive oil notes.