First visit and it won't be my last.... Love the atmosphere and the warm and humid inviting staff. The food was fantastic and the wine did not disappoint. A quaint little adobe restaurant in the heart of Tesuque! read more

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The restaurant was very crowded due to the opera crowd, so we found a reservation last minute. We ordered the wagyu dish and the filet mignon dish. The Assistant waiters accidentally served my husband, and I each other's dishes. We ended up eating the food that the other person ordered. The restaurant was rather loud, but fun to eat at. read more

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Another fantastic visit to El Nido! We dined on the patio this time, which was lovely on a warm summer evening, though I still prefer the ambiance inside their beautiful space. The cocktails never miss. I had the limoncello spritz and it was perfectly refreshing. For my main, I went with the black cod, which was absolutely delicious. The standout for me was the crispy scallion and almond risotto cake underneath, so flavorful. El Nido continues to impress! read more

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AbEl Nido is a Santa Fe treasure--where rich flavors meet rustic charm. We started with the steak empanadas, which were perfectly crisp and packed with savory goodness. The wagyu burger was indulgent and expertly cooked, and the chicken schnitzel was golden, tender, and deeply satisfying. The space itself carries a warm, welcoming energy--no surprise given its storied past as one of the area's most iconic gathering spots. Great food, thoughtful service, and a setting that subtly echoes its colorful history. A must-visit! read more

Everything was amazing, from the staff, to the food, to the atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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Had my birthday dinner and admittedly ONE of the best meals I have ever had! Started with the beet salad and had the most incredible Branzino ever! By far, the best meal I ever had in Santa Fe! Cocktails and service were SPOT on! Make a reservation for a booth in the. Bar, seems to be a popular spot. My fiancé had the salmon and he said it was excellent! It's a hidden gem that has been around forever. Old school Santa Fe! read more

We love Su Nido. Have been several times. The sushi was great. Sake was great. Our server was great. Looking forward to going back soon. Only issue was it was a little cold in the room. But I'm always cold. read more

Lovely ambience! Very beautiful and cozy. We did the sushi side, everything was delicious.

Went back to the sushi side of the house again last night and again had a spectacular meal. But my overall review that I would like to post relates to our first visit. I had indicated on the reservation via open table that one member of our party (my son) was gluten free due to celiac. The server came to the table with a bottle of tamari without having to be reminded or asked. The server and the chefs were incredibly diligent to make sure we knew which items were gluten free and which items contained gluten (surprisingly still a lot). At no point did we feel as though they were being put out by our need to ask. Honestly, it was one of the best experiences in dining while having to work around celiac-related restrictions that we have had. We were so grateful for the care and attention and the fantastic food. This is now our go to sushi place. read more

Always fabulous when we are going to the Santa Fe Opera. We get together with a group of friends every season!! Excellent atmosphere and great service. Food is always innovative. We tried the chicken schnitzel...yummy. Wagyu burger is fantastic. read more

Thrilled to find a five star experience! The back patio, the service, the food, the dessert, the drinks- wow! The highlights of this meal: we started with the buttermilk chickpeas - tasty lil fuckers. Those deep fried serrano peppers- yum! Artichokes - yummy! My friends had the oysters baked and raw and the way the green chile paired with these particular oysters was phenomenal. Entrees - the boys who got the burgers were super happy and gushing with flavor, textures and tastiness. Dessert- rave reviews! Wow! Best flourless chocolate cake we have ever had - hands down. Light, tender, fluffy but rich. Best in our entire life. We are still salivating. My mom got the flan and exclaimed it was the best flan she has had in New Mexico. Classic flan- perfectly executed. Drinks. They have blue cheese stuffed olives- you know what to do. Also, the el nido-rita was yummy! Overall- lovely evening, amazing, attentive and engaged service and clean, comfort food. read more

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Stopped in for restaurant week and took a gamble. The location is great, as is the food, but our service was not. We were seated in an area that was not in the epicenter of the crowd, which was quite, a plus, but we received zero service. My adult beverage took 15 minutes to come, and we never received water refills. Hopefully, this was just an off day. read more

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Had a family group of 9 at El Nido for dinner on a Wed night in Dec. Outstanding service and food! (Granted it was a slow night.) Cocktails were great. Everyone loved what they ordered: salmon, branzino, limoncello chicken, pork chop & mole, wagyu burger, 2 kinds of pizzas, and filet mignon. Can't say enough about how beautiful and tasty the dishes were. Spacious dining rooms made for fairly quiet dining. I would definitely eat here again the next time I'm in Santa Fe. read more

Absolutely fabulous meal and service from Nathan last night. The scampi appetizer was phenomenal, the broth so intense you will want to pick up the bowl and drink it. My three pepper ribeye with green Chile Demi glacé was delicious and way too much for one sitting even after cutting out all the fat that ribeyes are famous for. The cowboy Mac and cheese it came with is great and I enjoyed dipping the roasted veggies both in the Mac and in the Demi glacé. Hubby loved his perfectly medium rare filet and empanadas. Desserts were a triple chocolate cheesecake with raspberry sauce and a lovely lemon meringue tart which had consistency like key lime pie. All were top notch. It is very pricey but for a special occasion a wonderful place to visit. Edited to add: I forgot to mention how great the patio is. The tables are very well spaced for social distancing and the patio is shielded from the elements, they have heat lamps though the night we went you wouldn't have needed them. The inside was really large and spread out as well but I'm glad we dined on the patio. It's about a ten minute drive from Santa Fe but totally worth it. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner here, everything was amazing! The ambience was very nice, and the servers were friendly and knowledgeable. We had the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer, my boyfriend had the lamb special, and I had the salmon entree. Everything was cooked perfectly and paired with delicious sauces/sides. We also tried the cheesecake and the espresso martini. Absolutely no complaints about anything! read more

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When they say there's only a couple of ribeyes left, pass... I will in future, mine was nasty, over the hill... dogfood... Another poor meal was the pork chop... a pro tip is to provide a sharp knife when serving a very tough piece of meat, it was comical trying to carve a piece off to eat... I failed and ordered a pasta dish. Last visit I ordered pizza, waitress asked how it was... Average I told her and then let her know that average pizza is not a bad thing. It wasn't too salty like it sometimes is but decent... Just wouldn't recommend going to Nido if you want excellent pizza... Nice interior/bar, order wisely... If you get a rancid ribeye, send it back ... wish I had A friend has good luck with a chicken dish, patio is nice And why does this guy return? I'm wanting a decent meal close to home, Tesuque market is too crowded most of the time... Gabriel's and Four Seasons(great green chile bacon cheese burger and excellent onion rings) get more of my biz... Nido is rare occasion read more

Phenomenal service with impressive dinner selections. Wish we could've tried more things as they all sounded fabulous. Our family group of five started with the goat cheese dip (cannot remember exact name) it was so creamy, flavorful and delicious with the crusty pizza type "dippers". We had a delightful Pinot Grigio and one family member had a daiquiri. One had the wagyu steak that was so well seasoned and prepared. Two split the shrimp and pizza and two of us split the shrimp also. The shrimp were seasoned perfectly and the sauce was a pleasant myriad of flavors. We cannot wait to try their sushi room the next time we travel to Sante Fe read more

Food here is fantastic. If you are in Santa Fe and staying out of the city, this place is a hidden gem waiting for you to discover. TLDR: Open for Dinner only Large space, offering a traditional Japanese menu and American/Mexican menu - you pick one but I think you might be able to try both menus depending on their capacity. Food was five stars from appetizers to dessert - everything was well made, delicious and beautifully presented. Highlight: Caesar Salad - it was served with pickled anchovies - classic with a twist and a refreshing experience They had a cod special - the sauce was very southwest flavors, and I enjoyed the quality of the fish - cilantro really highlighted the dish. And to finish, the flan is a must. We also wanted to try the chocolate cake but they were out - so it must be a popular item. Come try it! Your foodie self will surely be satisfied. read more

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Our friend recommended this place. It's in Wall Street Journal few weeks before we came to town. I'm very pleased with my order, the Beef Wellington. Well done! read more

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Went to SU at El Nido a year ago when Chef Masayuki Hattori was the chef. The food was excellent. I ordered the omakase and the food was plentiful and very flavorful. Everything the served was perfect and I left stuffed and happy. Unfortunately a year later they have a new chef and the quality is good. But the food lacked in flavor and the portions are tiny. We paid $75 for the omakase and left hungry. Sorry to say they didn't not retain the quality and portions were too small to justify ever going back. read more

Delicious+...I had the special of Ono with mushroom risotto & sugar peas. The light sauce the chef used was delicious. My partner had the mushroom ravioli & he was one step away from licking the plate. We were pleased with the service .. the ambiance & the people serving us. Disregard the message on Yelp they are closed on Tuesdays. They recently reopened on Tues however Yelp isn't corrected. 6/29/23 Enjoy the experience! read more

This is actually a review for the Omakase Experience with chef Masa which takes place inside El Nido at the concept called Su. I wasn't sure if this was going to be a more traditional sushi omakase or what, and it was more akin to a real omakase where the chef has some idea in mind for a multiple course dinner featuring what's fresh. Sometimes it might be nigiri, some sashimi, a noodle dish or something else. Absolutely loved it. First thing I will say is: Chef Masa is wonderful and the food he prepares is excellent. He was perfectly able to accommodate my celiac and took it seriously which made for an awesome dining experience. The room they use for the omakase experience is in the back part of El Nido behind some gorgeous double doors. The servers were very attentive and friendly and helped enhance the experience. The space is set up for a couple of flat top tables to accommodate groups and there is a chef's counter. For the best experience, if you can do it and fit with your group, absolutely go for the counter seating: chef has some things available that he can only really do for those at the counter since you're right there with him such as nigiri, an absolutely incredible wasabi relish, and of course wonderful conversation. Courses the night I went were (and remember gluten free in my case): -Pickled Vegetables -Sashimi plate (fresh veggies, red snapper, tuna, salmon, smoked salmon, toro, and salmon toro, scallop ikura shooter, another shooter I can't quite recall, and a few pieces of a salmon avocado cut roll.) -Miso soup with maitake mushroom and spring onion - rice noodle dish with fresh charred veggies, some delicious sauce, shrimp, and what I believe was burrata on top -nigiri (extra course): salmon, giant piece of blue fin toro, monkfish liver, and a crispy salmon skin hand roll -flourless chocolate cake with matcha powder They also had Hojicha tea available which was perfect to accompany the experience. For those looking for sake or other Japanese alcohol they did have an equivalent to a sommelier versed in that and a good sized selection. Highly recommend the experience. read more

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First night in santa fe. Amazing. Food...cocktails...everything was so good!!! Our server was the best ever.

Cool historic setting. 4 adults ordered different dinners. Sauteed spinach appetizer for the table does not come with bread or even crackers. ? Cannoli is small and wasn't very good. Sea bass and filet mignon tasted good but portions were small. Spent approx $175 on food and everyone left hungry. read more

Delicious food, service very nice and ambiance a little cold, had to keep my coat for the evening!

Came in Saturday night and I was told by the hostess that only limited seating was available. The place was 30%-40% full at the most. There was plenty of available seating. Here's an idea, how about just seating us? Our group sat at the bar which was fine. The service was just okay. It seemed like the servers weren't really into their jobs and could use some customer service training. The food kind of sucked for the price. I imagine it's so over priced because it's in Tesuque. I can't recommend El Nido and doubt if I'll go back. read more

We love El Nido. It is one of our go to restaurants in Santa Fe. The stuffed artichoke hearts as a starter are not to be missed. This time we tried the salmon and Bronzino, both of which were wonderful. As always, the service was incredible. read more

Everything was excellent!! Food atmosphere and service. It was all so good. I will be back. And I will bring others.

This was our fourth visit to Su Sushi and each time we leave saying, "That was fantastic!" Finding good, fresh quality sushi in a landlocked place like New Mexico can be challenging, but not so for this place. Everything is so delicious, innovative and fresh. Also worth mentioning is the service. Jose served us tonight and he was terrific. He made some wonderful suggestions and brought everything to the table quickly, with a huge smile on his face. Particularly worth mentioning were the Escolar, Amberjack and the specialty rolls. Also terrific, were the Sakes. Loved everything about our experience here, and we'll be back again....and again! read more

Great neighbourhood restaurant tucked away off of the main road north of Santa Fe have had excellent meals there on many occasions love the bone marrow and multiple dining options read more

Last night , dining at El Nido, we fell in love with their Seabass entree. We started with the tremendously flavorful beet salad appetizer. Very sweet, tender and full of the best tasting beets we had ever had. The entree was the Seabass marinated in miso. It was one of the greatest pieces of fish I have ever put in my mouth. So tasty, tender, completely wrapped up in a dark crust of baked miso. It is an absolute must try. I prefer black cod to Seabass, but this had every element of perfection read more

El Nido - This looks just like the sea bass we enjoyed last night. Baked perfectly and marinated in Soy. - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Wonderful experience at El Nido! Sat at the bar and had a salad, appetizer, and dessert. Enrique and JP were so friendly and helpful in recommending dishes. The new GM, Brian, introduced himself and checked in to see how I was doing. Definitely will be back! read more

Ask for Aaron! I had a wonderful dinner at El Nido. It was after a long day of hiking, and I came right before close. I ordered the fish tacos and they were DELICIOUS! But what was best was the service. Despite being at the end of a long shift, my server (Aaron) had a ready smile and a steady stream of jokes. He was so kind and gave me great advice on the menu. I never write reviews. But the tasty food and Aaron's excellent service has me here. I'll definitely be back. read more

My past couple of visits to El Nido have been disappointing. I can no longer advise the pasta dishes, they've lost all of their incredible drinks, and the service just doesn't seem to be as on point. I think if you go with any of their specials or meat dishes you're probably OK. i've been sneered at for thinking that it was OK to ask for sauce for my pizza. bur I've had enough friends leave here disappointed that I won't rushing back anytime soon. read more

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We just got done with our rehearsal wedding dinner here and the service and food was great. Nice calm environment and serving a party of 16 is no easy task. Miguel our server walk through everyone and got everyone's order. Not one meal was made wrong and everytable had there glass filled at all times. I had the special bison steak and cooked medium and it came out great... to perfection if I should say. I highly recommended getting the flan for desert as well... this place is freaking great!! read more

I arrived early for a 6:30 reservation and offered to sit at the bar but the hostess seated me at our table. The busboy brought me water and, after 15 minutes I went up to the bar to get a drink myself. After 25 minutes the waiter finally came and asked if he could bring me anything else. And there were only 3 or 4 tables seated so they weren't busy. For a $20 cocktail I would have appreciated table service. read more

First: get a reservation! Then, enjoy! Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service and the food was to die for! One of the finest meals I've had since coming to New Mexico. This is a special occasion place. A little on the high end, but definitely worth every penny! You get what you pay for. Our cocktails were spot on, and we really just enjoyed ourselves in a relaxed and elegant setting. read more

First off the food was amazing! The chicken was some of the best I have ever tasted! Also, our waiter was incredible! We loved sitting outside! I would go here again and again! My husband got the Oaxaca Old fashioned and LOVED IT. read more

El Nido - We are on our baby moon so they made this mocktail! - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This is not the El Nido you remember. After a long period of shuttered doors, the familiar adobe building just past the Tesuque Village Market reopened last Thanksgiving as a newly reincarnated "Italian Steakhouse." Specializing in fire-cooked and rotisserie entrees alongside pizza and pasta dishes, this upscale establishment draws a diverse crowd every night, as the parking lot spills out onto the street. On a recent visit, my New York Strip was cooked to medium-rare perfection, full of flavor, and drizzled in house-made A1 sauce. Each bite was tender and irresistible. From the specials menu, an order of monkfish was also selected. The flavor, mild and buttery, perfectly complemented the potato puree and greens. The grappa-cured salmon appetizer has a bold and pungent taste which lingers on the tongue. A cappicola pizza, topped with apricot preserves and arugula, is fresh and sumptuous. At classy joints like this, I'm more conscious of my desire to rapidly devour whole plates of food. The beer list isn't fancy, but the recent addition of Dogfish Head 90 Minute is a plus. For five dollars, PBR is the cheapest option, and there's no shame ordering a glass of it to accompany your ribeye. Ask your server what's good that day, and don't be afraid to try something new; El Nido provides just such inspiration. read more

El Nido - Grappa cured salmon appetizer - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I had the pleasure of enjoying every minute of my evening at El Nido from the staff, to the superb meal. We went with a sharing state of mind and were happily blessed to fight over the meatballs, crab fritters, arugula fig salad, tortellini and the Everest sized volcano chocolate ice cream dessert. I can't say enough about the attentiveness and knowledge of the staff. It's pretty hard to find professional waitstaff in NM, but El Nido has hand picked the finest and Melissa was top notch. Chris picked out the perfect accompaniment wine and Chef Cristian checked on us to make sure all was as expected. 20 years ago, El Nido was the best restaurant in Santa Fe, and Chef Cristian has revived its perfection and taken it to the next level. I love this place and will return as soon as possible. read more

El Nido - Meatballs - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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