Service for lunch was abysmal (we came at an off hour so it wasn't at all busy) with the waiter forgetting to bring things we asked for (water refill, lemonade, hot sauce...). Tortilla chips were hot and crispy, though, and came with a good salsa with a nice bit of heat! I ordered a combination plate with a tamale and beef enchilada. Pork was dry in my tamale although the masa was good. At least it was very well filled--I only had a taste before packing it away for another day, since the plate was pretty large. My enchilada came with a plentiful portion of beef with plenty of cheese and green chile on top (although I'd asked for Christmas). Rice was a bit dry but still tasty and beans were good. Sopapilla was freshly fried but came very late in the meal and was rather bland and yeasty--one member of the group said it was not a good example of a sopapilla. Guacamole, I was told was just okay, and a measly portion for $17. Ribs were very tender and tasty, though, and came with maybe 8 or 9 babyback ribs. In general, the food was fine but overpriced and the service was lacking. read more

Gabriel's - Tamale, beef enchilada with green chile, rice and beans, $16.50 - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

A fun place on the side of the highway. Gabriel's is huge with tons of seating and servers. Their house margarita was delicious. We also got the guacamole which is made at the table. It was good but I wish you could try it and ask for more ingredients if you wanted it. He made it then left our table without us trying it. Otherwise a great experience and look forward to going back. read more

The food at Gabriel's is really superb. The fact that it's only 3 miles from my house makes it a little dangerous for me. For both my weight and my wallet. I highly recommend it for comfort, service, and most of all the food. read more

This place was recommended to us by our neighbor who is from NM. We have always seen the sign when we are in Sante fe as we often play or stay at the Hilton Buffalo Thunder or Cities of Gold Hotel and Casino but you can't see the restaurant from the highway only the sign. As we were hungry and couldn't make up our mind where to eat, actually we wanted a something but we didn't know what so this was close and they were open. Located off the frontage road hidden by trees it's like a little hidden secret. They offer both inside and outside dining and the outside is lit up by little string lights and it's pretty romantic but there are quite a bit of tables. So privacy isn't so much there but it's a nice vibe from what we could tell. We sat inside as that was was the first available. The inside had a southwestern feel, but honestly the restaurant closed in an hour and the staff was rushing around like they had to hurry everything. I felt rushed and on the edge of uncomfortable but maybe it was just me. Our waiter greeted us and than was scarce after that. On to the food. We had guacamole freshly made at our table which was a treat , and also chips and salsa. Both were delicious. For our main i had slow cooked ribs and my wife chose a combination plate. Both were delicious. At the end of our meal once again our waiter was no where to be found so we walked up to the front and asked the manager if he could help us with paying our bill. He didn't look very happy about that because he kinda looked around for our waiter and kinda shook his head. The reason I am giving it 5 stars is because of the food and ambience. And the personalized making of the guacamole at our table. I believe if we would have gotten there earlier our experience would have been much more enjoyable and relaxed. I would definitely recommend! read more

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The guac is the STAR OF THE SHOW. They make it tableside & accommodate substitutions & omissions to the recipe, as you wish. There is USUALLY a long line to get in, so plan accordingly... RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Their margaritas are also cold & delicious, especially on the eve of a warm day. A GREAT way to CHILL OUT. And the HUGE patio is DOG FRIENDLY AND some of the tables have an AMAZING view of the surrounding hills! As for the food, I am less enthusiastic, though a friend who has spent a lot of time in Mexico says everything is very authentic & she loves it. I suppose I am tired of Mexican food that has rice & beans with everything... I like to be surprised with new flavor combinations. I had the chicken Mole enchiladas & they were good, but, especially for the long drive from downtown, I have other options in town I like better. Worth a try to decide for yourself & be sure to be there near sunset for pics from the patio with the hills ad background! read more

This was recommended by our friend since we are in Santa Fe NM. We came here tonight for dinner and ordered steak fajita, combo fajitas, tortilla soup and cheese quesadilla and all of the food were excellent. The ambiance is so nice. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the foooddd. We will be coming back for sure. Easy 5 stars. read more

Gabriel's - Steak Fajita plate - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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I am baffled as to why the overall ratings are only in the 3-star range. Food and service here are outstanding, one of the best places I've been in Santa Fe, all set in a delightful courtyard setting just north of town. In a perfect world, sure, I'd love to have views of the sunsets but hey, we come for the food, not the views. Guacomole and queso are the bomb - I shall return on my next visit just for these. Major shout out for the queso - deliciously spicy with chiles and tomatoes mixed in, so good you'll want to pick up the bowl and drink from it. Don't though - it would be a disservice to the tortilla chips. Guac is made right at the table which may not sound unique but the quality was purely excellent. I ordered the mole chicken for my main and despite devouring an unholy amount of chips, queso, and guac, I still managed to finish the whole dish. Loved the mix of flavors so eloquently paired together. Overall, this was one of my favorites in Santa Fe - I highly, highly recommend and certainly look forward to returning many times. read more

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This was my third time going to Gabriel's since I live out of state. I was really looking forward to it because it was so good in the past. But this time was different. Service left something to be desired. Table next to us received their drinks etc even though they were seated after us. Took quite awhile to get our drinks. Then another long wait to order. Food finally arrived and it was ok but we didn't have silverware or plates and had to ask for those. Waiter spilled cheese all over the floor. Not a little bit but a large amount. Enough that other diners and another waiter stared at the mess and the waiter made a remark but didn't clean it up. No big deal but with everything else it was another irritating thing. Had chicken fajitas that were ok but not outstanding in any way. Kinda of a blah experience. Don't know if I'd ever go back but it could have been a really off night. read more

Best authentic Mexican restaurant anywhere we've traveled & we've done a lot of traveling! Staff are efficient & nice. Great background music & colorful art on walls. Do yourself a favor and definitely get the guacamole that is made fresh at your table read more

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Great comida! Our waiter Frankie was quick and patient with us. We had the seafood veggie combo fajitas, very good! We also had chips and guacamole . Then of course tres leches cake, delicious the artwork on the walls is amazing and the decor too. I'm sure it's very nice outside when temps warm up. Highly recommend. We're staying at Hilton Buffalo Thunder so it was a lot closer than driving into Santa Fe too. I love bananas so perfect on a street called Banana Lane! Enjoy! Hasta luego! Salud. read more

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Such a fun night out! Food was really good! Table side guacamole was perfect-fresh and perfectly seasoned! Drinks were tasty and the prickly pear margarita was yummy! Highly recommend the carne asada burrito and sopapilla! Loved our meal and service was great! Views were amazing too! read more

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The food was very good, with me and my family decimating the Chile con Queso. It looks like an old adobe hut, with pictures adding to the ambiance. Our waiter never hesitated to bring us more chips. Cinco/cinco. read more

Gabriel's - Chile con Queso (after my family got to it, the full portion filled up the entire bowl!) - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Great New Mexican restaurant with both ample indoor seating and mind a large courtyard with plenty of umbrellas to get some shade. The food was absolutely amazing! I got the crab enchiladas with corn and black beans, everything was delicious. My girlfriend order beef tacos with black beans and rice. I traded one of my enchiladas for one of her tacos and it was just as great. You could tell the freshness and quality of the food when you eat it. Will definitely make this a spot to visit on future Santa Fe trips. There was also an area off of the courtyard with scenic views and several photo opportunities spots such as turquoise painted street lamps. Finally, talk about fast service. We had our meals served in ~10 minutes from ordering. Great job to the staff read more

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Food and service is always top notch. It's the reason I keep returning. One of my faves in Santa Fe for sure.

Stopped by on my way down from Taos, my buddy said someone recommended the place to him and we should give it a shot. Parking was a little weird and I felt like I was headed to a theme park or something. You also enter through a few doors and a courtyard so I wasn't quite sure where we are going until we found a hostess. We were seated pretty quickly and given some pretty good chips and salsa. I could live off of chips and salsa and I would says theirs were a solid 7/10. We ordered some fajitas and soft tacos al carbon, food came out in a timely manner. The food was alright, it was your typical Mexican food with some sides. The flavors weren't unique or special. The only think I would say that stood out was their prices, for a second I thought I was back in California. It you want some expensive run of the mill Mexican cuisine this is the place for you. read more

Nice classic mexican food. The patio, shaded by sun sails provided great ambiance. Enjoyed the at table guacamole to sta read more

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they have a fantastic margarita selection (la unica!) and the food is solidly good. I would say this lands more Mexican than New Mexican. But the service is great and the patio is fantastic during the summer. read more

The restaurant was fun and great for large parties and families. I split the Steak Fajitas with another member and the steak was juicy, tasteful, and tender. The bed of veggies was full and packed with taste, the only wish I have is that the veggies were not as oily, but this is also personal preference. Overall great time! read more

Had lunch here and it was a wonderful dining experience. The patio has a beautiful ambiance and views of the vistas. We were a group of 6 and service was excellent and we all Ordered different things and everyone loved what they had. I had carnitas plate delicious, one had the cup of Posole and it was tastey and the carne Adovada with red and green chili was amazing. read more

Gabriel's - View from the patio - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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I went to the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque last week & checked out a few restaurants during our quick visit there. Gabriels was the first place we tried for lunch, it was in Santa Fe. I was so excited to try all the Mexican food out there since I've heard such great things about it! We ordered the guacamole made at your table & it was really cool having them come around & make it personalized for you. It was delicious! We also ordered the elote, which we didn't realize was just one single piece of corn on the cob. We were thinking it was going to come off the cob & in a bowl for everyone to share. It did taste delicious however it wasn't a real sharable appetizer for the table. I tried the Vegetarian Combinacione platter. It had a bean burrito, cheese enchilada, & an guacamole taco. I didn't love the guacamole taco since it only had guac & lettuce on it. I thought for sure it would come with cheese and tomatoes but it didn't. It was just pretty plain since it didn't have any added extras on it. The guac was delicious, don't get me wrong. I just wish it had a little more to it. The bean burrito was smaller but really good. I didn't realize the enchilada sauce had chiles in it, so I ordered it on the side, but I didn't realize THAT was my enchilada sauce. It was too spicy for me. so the cheese enchilada ended up just being like a cheese roll up. I really enjoyed the beans & rice on this dish though. My boyfriend ordered a beef burrito and he really liked it. I loved the side of corn it came with as well. Cute atmosphere, service was great, margaritas were delicious. Would recommend. read more

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Our meal started out nicely with chips, salsa, table side guacamole and queso. But after having finished our drinks and getting our chips refilled without receiving any of the entrees, we were wondering what was going on and why there was such a delay in 3 orders of fajitas and an order of skewered shrimp. An hour after our order was taken, we received 2 of the fajitas and the skewered shrimp. The 3rd order of fajitas was done incorrectly so I had to wait for mine while my dining companions got started. Unfortunately, all of the dishes were cold and not sizzling whatsoever. It's apparent they'd been sitting for quite some time so we asked for all of them to be redone. 10 minutes later I received my order of fajitas but the order was still incorrect with the scallops missing. Another 5 minutes later, the remaining dishes arrived. It was obvious that they were the same exact items since a bite had been taken out of all of them and came back exactly as they were sent back. What a disgrace to re-heat seafood fajitas and serve them extremely dry and inedible. The server did nothing when this was pointed out and tried to tell us these were new dishes. We had to bring this up to the manager to let them know we were lied to. We were offered to have the dishes redone yet again, but by that time our appetite was gone. read more

From the moment we arrived at this restaurant until we left, not one person on the staff made any attempt at making our evening an enjoyable or even tolerable experience. It was palpable that the people working here hated their jobs and the food was barely above school cafeteria grade. We were very confused upon leaving as this restaurant has really good reviews: our only conclusion was that people writing these reviews must have either just dined at Applebee's or they're "stacking the deck" so to speak with their own staff ghost writing reviews. Either way, don't set yourself up for a miserable experience: there are plenty of awesome restaurants in Santa Fe. read more

Plato de Carnitas 19.95 A sizzling combination of pico de gallo & Jalisco shredded pork. Served with whole beans, guacamole & fresh corn tortillas. My mouth is still watering!! If it was in ABQ, I'd be there every week. It was the best Carnitas I've ever ever had!! read more

Came here from Texas for a family reunion to Santa Fe and this place doesn't disappoint if you need your Mexican food fix hit this place up

Our first time dining here and we will definitely be back! The service was okay; the waiter could have been more attentive. The chips were hot, crispy, and perfectly salted. The salsa was very good, just the right amount of spice. The carnitas and tortillas were delicious! They offer great vegetarian/vegan options. read more

Gabriel's - Plato de Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Born and raised in Santa Fe, Gabriel's has always been hyped up since I can remember. For the last four years the service and food has been terrible. Mainly the service. We've been trying to give it chance after chance, but I'll never be back again after today. I NEVER leave reviews. But we had such an awful experience. With 2/3 orders being wrong, our food coming out cold, and even after complaining, still getting forgotten about for the duration of our meal. Never again. read more

Every time I'm in the area to visit family I make this place a destination. Wish I could just transport Gabriel's to where I live. The table side guacamole and a margarita is my go to for a starter. All the food selections are great. This time I tried the homemade pork tamales. They taste fresh and are a good size. 2 would be a good filling meal. Some day I need to save room for desert. The waitstaff is super! Reservations are not required but I highly recommend making them. read more

Gabriel's - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Delicious food, great service and fun energetic atmosphere. The margaritas were amazing.

Don't stop here! Meal was so bad that I could not believe I wasted my time and saliva. Everyone is running around so busy moving tables with no care or concern about how bad the food is coming out. It's the next table in and the next table out. Sat outside the main room. Flies and mosquitoes right inside the building. Well, not for me ever again. There are too many great places to eat within the vecintety of Santa Fe. read more

Since the place sold, the menu has changed, the chile has changed, and not for the better. . Waitstaff milked about when should have been refilling water. Sorry, but we won't be back read more

Gabriel's - Shrimp enchiladas (no longer on menu) chopped up shrimp into pieces and barely cooked. Mostly broth posole and generic rice with no flavor - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We waited forever to get in but it was Friday night and it was worth it. Come here to watch the sunset and prepare to feast on yummy-ness! Service was ok but in all fairness it's crazy busy and not enough workers. These guys and gals are working hard to get everyone what they need. Food: excellent! Everything is so authentic. Being from California we know what authentic tastes like and this place did not disappoint. I recommend to come early and sit outside. Great ambiance in a desert garden setting. read more

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Food was good. Service was a little so. Green sauce had great flavor. The elote was cold read more

Gabriel's - Elote - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Their beautiful patio area is worth 3 stars alone! We've eaten there at least 5 days on different visits to Santa Fe, and the service is sometimes great, sometimes a little slow. I feel the same way about their entrees: sometimes great but sometimes underwhelming. The table side guacamole is always amazing, their margaritas are great, and it's worth a visit to Gabriel'a just to enjoy those on the patio! read more

OMG! The best. We have had no luck finding a true Mexican/Southwest restaurant. The atmosphere and food are a must.

Came across this place while looking for a good local restaurant. I wasn't hungry but I was in Santa Fe on business so I figured I should go out. This place is incredible. The food has an abundance of flavor! I had the Guacamole (some of the best I've ever had) & the Carne Asada Burrito. (Also one of the best I've ever had). Will definitely be visiting this spot again! read more

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The food was so good that I didn't even take any pictures before I ate it! Gabriel's was in a perfect spot off the highway while we were traveling. We had a large party (10 people) but we were seated quickly, and our server was fantastic. The chips and salsa were delicious, and we got some guac as an appetizer. It's made table-side, and everything was so fresh. I got chicken fajitas and did not regret it. I was surprised at how good the food was especially with how quickly we were served. Definitely recommend Gabriel's if you're in the area! read more

My boyfriend grew up near Gabriel's and it's his favorite New Mexican restaurant of all times. Every time he comes back to visit, he always dines at Gabriel's. During our 2 nights stay in Santa Fe, we went to Gabriel's twice, once for dinner and once for lunch. They are closed on Tuesday - so take note. Food was flavorful and good. read more

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Flies inundated us when sitting outside. We were at Gabriel's for our anniversary (yes, lame) but our food and bodies were immediately covered in flies as we sat outdoors. Finally, when the meal arrived, it was much much worse. After we abandoned our meal we finally just fanned away flies until the waiter brought our ticket. We paid 141.43 cents for the worst meal of our lives and we'd been here many times before. How can any restauranteur not have the common sense to invest in a few outdoor fly devices?! We live in Santa Fe and would never come back! Cheap owners and greed. Period. read more

Gabriel's - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Tasty food. Great variety of food choices. Guacamole freshly made at the table. Fresh salsa. We tried the chimichangas and the seafood fajita. Love the tastes - not too sweet nor greasy. Great parking at site but lots a tad tight for trucks. And it can be one quite crowded at weekends. read more

Gabriel's - Seafood fajitas. Nice huge juicy scallops. Just a tinge of sweetness n nicely grilled. Not oily at all. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Recently visited for a late lunch at 3pm on a Sunday. Not crowded, yet the service was slow and inattentive. After watching other customers get seated after us yet get their drinks before a waiter took our order, I had to ask the hostess to send a waiter to our table. Again, the restaurant was not busy. Not taking any chances, we ordered our food at the same time as our drinks. The food was served quickly and it was very good - I had the chicken mole enchiladas. However, due to the very poor service I will not be back. read more