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    Cafe Pasqual's

    4.2 (1.9k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Huevos Rancheros with Mole
    Emily Y.

    A classic downtown Santa Fe breakfast spot. It's a great place to start a day if you want to walk around downtown. The decor is iconic, they take reservations, and you can close the check via mobile too. The food is good, but it IS very expensive.

    Meyer lemon cheesecake with coconut crust
    Heather V.

    I love this place! This is only our second time. The first time was a few years ago and we had brunch. I remember being pleased with our experience so today when looking for somewhere to eat on Valentine's Day I lucked out and found a 5:30pm reservation as someone had cancelled! Woo hoo!!! The restaurant opens at 5:30pm so there was a line at the door and we all got seated quickly. I had a glass of Gruet Rose and my husband had a beer. I ordered the conchinita pibil and was not disappointed!! I made 2 little tacos with my corn tortillas, pork, veggies, crème fresh and habanero pickled red onions! So so good and I had leftovers! My husband got the special au poivre ribeye and ate every bite! For dessert I had the Meyer lemon cheesecake with coconut crust and my husband had the layered honey cake. Both were wonderful! I also had a cup of hot peppermint tea! We had a lovely waitress and the ambiance is eclectic and cozy as it's small and lovely. All the staff are so kind. This is a place I will always return to! Come check it out when you have time! Make a reservation!

    Dessert menu
    Karen S.

    Adding more photos to my review.... Didn't realize all the descriptions were there without the dishes! So sorry about that! Oh, and here's the dessert menu that we couldn't enjoy (being stuffed like the chile relleno)!

    Semifreddo.  A standout dessert in a food town.
    Janet T.

    There's a reason this place is an institution. Solid New Mexican flare with some unique takes. The BLT of course had green chile but the bread was a corn bread grilled to perfection. Paloma's were excellent and the dessert was a standout in a trip full of good food.

    Pear salad with dressing on the side perfect balance
    Julie ..

    Outstanding! The host squeezed me in I was able to be seated at the communal table nice to sit with others n chat if ur social. Met other diners from every area of America and my neighbor was town over by my home. Food was delightful got a mocktail to start was delicious n looked like an alcoholic drink despite a lemon mocktail. Pear salad to start , fish entree with bok choy and cheesecake to end with. I was so full it was nice to walk back nearby to my hotel. So yummy also service was impeccable

    Derek Ignatius Paul H.

    Had a seat at the share table, and that was a treat in itself meeting new faces and hearing their stories. Honestly, I forgot what I ate as I was more engrossed with the spontaneous conversations. All I remember was that it was hearty, yet refreshing.

    Zack W.

    We went and thought it was trying to be something it isn't. Their mole missed the mark. Tasted a little different and it would've been better if they stuck to traditional. Same goes for the Tamale. It's vegetarian and lacked any sort of flavor. The complimentary seeded Parmesan they give each table came across like bird food; Very strange and it didn't go well with the menu. Ordered scallops and it had to be the smallest portion I've ever seen. Almost the size of peanut M&Ms. The Plato Supremo had very tender steak, the corn torte was excellent, and fresh vegetables. The ribeye was cooked perfectly but the collard greens had a strange flavor to them; Not traditional collard greens. This place gets it right on the traditional stuff but I think someone got carried away making the menu when it comes to adding their own twist to things; The overly unique stuff just didn't work for us. Inside was clean and had awesome decor, all the workers were friendly, it was a little pricey. Overall, I would try somewhere else before going back.

    Pineapple ginger juice
    Seanniece B.

    If I could get back on a plane every morning just to go here, I would. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. While small, the bathrooms were incredibly nice. They were in this tiny hallway but the bathrooms were so well done. I started with the pineapple ginger juice and ordered the hashbrowns, turkey bacon, and scrambled eggs. They make their own gluten free toast! Man. Everything was amazing.

    Street view
    Kris F.

    Fantastic! Worth the wait! We went for lunch the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It's a small place that doesn't take reservations for lunch. We waited and it was well worth it. Everything is fresh and inventive. The staff is super friendly. It's a quaint dining experience in Old Town Santa Fe. It's a must.

    Sarah P.

    I had a great lunch at Pasqual's - the waitstaff were all wonderful, the atmosphere cozy and delightful, and the food tasty! A great place in Santa Fe to try!

    Plato Supremo with chile relleno, chicken mole enchilada, Oaxacan Tamales, and cilantro rice.
    Sara L.

    Came here based on several recommendations, on my only night off during a work trip, and it was unique and memorable experience. Quaint, cozy and bright, Cafe Pasqual's is conveniently located a stone's throw away from the plaza. I was able to make a reservation for 1 on a weekday and scored a seat at the community table with 8 other diners, with whom I made polite conversation. When I arrived at opening, there was already a line around the corner, but all were seated promptly. Although I made a reservation, others at my table informed me they were able to walk in. Eager to try local cuisine, I ordered the Plato Supremo with chile relleno and a chicken mole enchilada, and the restaurant kindly let me substitute the steak skewers with the Oaxacan Tamales. I enjoyed every bite and hoped to savor it as long as possible, especially the chile relleno which was rich from the cheese and covered in a delectable savory peppery tomato sauce. This is a meal I won't soon forget.

    Lisa B.

    Make reservations early as it's a popular place and quite small. This is a local fave, and two different people recommended it to us. They knew what they were talking about as the food is delicious and it has a cool and friendly vibe. The food was excellent, although we were led astray a bit. I was told that the Oaxacan Tamales was an appetizer size, so ordered that with the Arctic Char. It was actually an entrée portion, as it's a heavy dish, and that would have been plenty for my full meal. As we were in a hotel, I was not able to take anything home with me. So I ate two dinners! The fish dish we both ordered came with a cilantro lime sauce that was spectacular. The fish was a lighter dish, and the snap peas that came with it, as well as the roasted red chili pepper were scrumptious! Too good to leave behind! My dining partner ordered the flourless chocolate cake for dessert, which was very dense and rich. One bite was enough for me, but he enjoyed it immensely.

    Carne Asada Lunch Plate
    Izzy N.

    We were very excited to try Cafe Pasqual's as we had booked a reservation months in advance to our traveling here. When we walked in for our reservation, the host at the front desk would not look at us as. He was working on getting checks ready. After 10 minutes of waiting to check in, I asked about checking in and he was condescending when telling me to give him a minute. It really changed the tone of the restaurant experience for me. After a bit, he let me check in but was rude and had an attitude because I didn't talk loud enough for him. I get that restaurant work can be stressful and busy but I don't appreciate being talked to that way. Nonetheless, the food was fantastic. My boyfriend and I got the sparking lemonade which was a perfect refreshing addition to the meal. I ordered the carne asada and it was exceptional. Cooked perfectly, moist, and flavorful. Even the beans had amazing flavor. My boyfriend ordered the carne asada enchiladas and adored it. Everything came out hot. We also ordered the chocolate cake which was a fantastic palette cleanser. It was rich, creamy, and sweet. We absolutely loved the food here and our waiter was also very attentive. Food =5/5 The ambiance was very whimsical and unique. I could look at the walls and ceilings for hours. Unique art, banners, and plants filled the space. Overall Pascals is a fantastic restaurant but I will never appreciate being treated in a condescending manner which is why I am rating this experience a 4/5.

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