India Palace has been a stalwart of the Santa Fe dining community for a very long time, but it's been years since we were downtown and looking for a place to eat on a Sunday late afternoon. We are so glad we stopped back in. The dining room is tucked away inside a small adobe outcropping on the back of one of the shopping arcades. It's a bit dark, but that is somewhat welcoming on a very hot day, and the ambient East Indian music adds the appropriate atmosphere (along with the delicious aromas coming from the kitchen). Our party of five sampled four of the entrees: two chicken curries, one saag paneer, one dal, and my very tasty (and hot!) lamb vindaloo. (Maybe they kicked the spice level up based on Emily Y's review in May -- I like hot spiced food, and it was just right for me.) Everyone loved their food, and we gobbled up three orders of the basmati rice, some butter naan, and mango chutney along with everything else. We had enough to fill our hungry bellies AND take home some delicious future lunches. Oh, the service is very courteous but a tad on the slow side when it comes to running drinks, but I think that is because they do a robust take-out business and staff is doing multiple jobs. Drinks include a delicious Masala chai and a selection of non-alcoholic drinks, beers, and wines. Well worth a stop next time you are looking for a change of pace from the incredible New Mexican cuisine here. read more

Got some lamb vindaloo. The lamb was tender and flavorful and the curry was very tasty. Personally I would've liked it spicier, but I ordered online for takeout and there wasn't a spice option. Maybe there is for dine in? The basmati rice is honestly really good by itself. read more

Went here on Thanksgiving night because it was the only place that was open. Was not expecting much. We were pleasantly surprised when we shared a beautiful Chicken Biryani. Excellent international flavor and lovingly presented... Wasn't quite hot enough since I ordered it Indian hot, but this is a common theme for me as I like things spicier than they generally come. The entire place was packed with Indians. My girlfriend and I were the only two non-Indians in the place which I took as a good sign. We will definitely be back! read more

Got Saag paneer and the dish was devoid and ANY spices. Very bland and tasteless. The spinach and cheesecwere cooked perfectly so that's why the 3 rating. I should put a two though as we ordered cheese naan which was also tasteless. We ordered mint chutney and they did not put it in the order. We got take out and were very disappointed. During covid I got food here often and it was so much better than this. New owner?? Something has changed. read more

Pakoras were good. I got the Tandoori chicken wings and it was the most rubbery chicken I've ever had. The Aloo Gobhi was bland enough to feed to a baby. I don't have money to waste, so never again. read more

The best Indian food in Santa Fe and an awesome lunch spot. They offer a great buffet everyday at a very good price (under $20) with different dishes throughout the week. The staff and service are amazing. It's a quaint and quiet spot one block from the busy square. read more

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Longtime Santa Fe eatery with a flavorful and affordable lunch buffet. Destroyed by arsons , now reopened after a long time restoration. Worth the visit for food and support. read more

We had great service and food here. It was super quiet on a Thursday evening, but we had no real complaints. Maybe include rice without an added charge. But it was pretty minimal and we all enjoyed the atmosphere and our meals. read more

GREAT for large groups. Friendly service! A crowd of us went for a celebration. We sampled MOST of their dishes. ;) So, so flavorful & large variety of options, including vegetarian! Will definitely go back! read more

...if I lived closer to Santa Fe I would be a regular here. The lunch buffet was incredible, especially the butter chicken - flavors of all dishes were perfect. Didn't even have enough room to try everything. I felt bad since I've never gotten naan for a buffet, wasn't expecting it and couldn't finish it but it was so fresh and awesome too. Rice pudding was a nice dessert, they also had a mango pudding I think? But anyways, well worth a visit! read more

India Palace - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

The food was delicious and filling! It was just a shot walk from our hotel, and the restaurant went out of their way to make sure we had a great meal! Thank you for the meal! I got the Butter Chicken and my wife got the Mali Kofta and they were great, we spilt some samosas, garlic naan, papadom, and mango chutney all amazing read more

The best Indian food anywhere. The buffet for lunch is worth coming to their place right next to the Santa Fe plaza with parking right next to the restaurant. If you love or want to try Indian Come here when your in Santa Fe NM read more

Must try. It was our first time we walked in. Normally we go to a few places across the street. But we stopped for the lunch and it was amazing. Plus it wasn't busy. read more

My wife and I ate here and greatly enjoyed the meal. I had lamb saagwala, and she had tandoori chicken. Both dishes were excellent. My sweet lassi was among the best I have ever had. Service was friendly and efficient. The food arrived from the kitchen in a timely manner. The room is pleasant. The masala tea at the end was very nice. read more

Excellent food Really good We like this place and paper dosa for different kinds of Indian read more

Good food. Courteous staff Extremely affordable lunch Only blemish is parking but that would be for all surrounding restaurants in downtown Santa Fe read more

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Many compliments to the newer version of ndia Palace, downtown Santa Fe on Don Gaspar. Our dinner was thoughtfully prepared with interesting flavoring and spices to the level of our liking. There are also GF and vegan options all offered with excellent service! read more

Truly outstanding food. We loved our pakoras and tandoori chicken appetizers, but my favorite was the choley (chickpeas) that came with the poori bread. Delicious and centrally located. Ps better wine and beer prices than the other restaurants in the neighborhood. read more

India food in Santa Fe? Why Not! Nice romantic dinner where Wife and I ate a bit of everything and give it big thumbs up. read more

India Palace - Indian Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Hits on all points...food, service, atmosphere and pricing value! A great date venue or a place to take a large group. Wonderful pricing and large portions to share! The food my wife and I ordered was all perfect! Flavorful Garlic Naan--crispy, yet chewy and loaded with garlic. The creamy Masala Tea was a perfect accompaniment with it's cardamom, cinnamon, clove and sweet basil notes. Our entrees, Red Curry Chicken and Saag Paneer, were equally great! Generous chunks of stewed chicken in garlic, tomatoes, ginger and rich red curry topped my list, but the Saag Paneer with all of the layers of flavor--creamy spinach, sautéed with garlic, herbs and house recipe spices--came in a close second. Our server, Furba, was so attentive and personable--it was as if we were eating at his family home! As the co-owners were overseeing the night's operation, we were met at the door by such warmth and welcoming calmness. The gentleman owner was such a kind soul. This place is one of the splendors of the Santa Fe dining scene. With its quaint, yet upscale interior, great service and excellent food, I will be back. Thanks for creating a great date night out for me and my wife! We will truly cherish it and remember the amazing, appropriately priced cuisine--heavenly scents abound here! My wife is happy with my choice, as was my full belly! Namaste read more

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We ordered the Vegetable Biryani, Baingan Barta, Malai Kofta, and Garlic Naan. The Garlic Naan didn't have too much garlic flavor, and that is something I prefer. The vegetable biryani was flavorful, and the Baingan Barta was pretty good. The Malai Kofta was so delicious that we ordered it twice. The service was quick, and the ambiance resembled the culture it represented. read more

The food was phenomenal- my kids and I had the navratan korma, butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and samosas. We ate a ton but still left with leftovers. The place itself doesn't have designated parking- we had to walk a few blocks to get there, but it's a great area so we didn't mind. It's an older building but was very clean and quiet. I was also able to charge my phone while we ate. read more

This restaurant is a gem. A group of 7 of us had dinner tonight. The food was delicious and the service was spectacular. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The ownership here has changed so many times it's hard to keep up, the food was okay the last time but the service is way below par. Also if you call they will take your full order and then demand you use their online system that doesn't work properly read more

Everything about this restaurant is charming and well done, and don't be put off by the humble exterior. We were warmly greeted and immediately seated in the cozy and immaculate dining room. We thought about ordering the Taste of India sampler, which looks fantastic, but settled on Tandoori Chicken and Chicken Tikka Kebab, along with Butter Naan and rice pilaf. Both dishes were cooked to perfection with a delicious char to the chicken. The service was very attentive and fast, but we didn't feel rushed. Highly recommend. read more

India Palace - Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka Kebab, rice pilaf and Naan bread - Indian Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

India Palace was as good as the best Indian restaurants we've been to all across the country. Our Samosas were excellent with 2 kinds of great dipping sauce. Nan was just crispy enough. The Butter Chicken, Lamb Korma, Chicken Masala all excellent. read more

We loved our dinner on our opening night in Santa Fe! The food was delectable and full of north Indian home-cooked goodness! The owner and staff were so attentive and lovely. We will definitely visit this establishment again on a future trip! read more

I've been coming here for years for the buffet. It is always top notch. The staff is always on top of things and the dining room is very pleasant. If you like Indian cuisine you will most likely enjoy this. read more

I don't know why the reviews aren't higher, I love this restaurant! The dishes have sooo much flavor and the service is always great. I've never had to wait an eternity to ask for something as the staff is always present and eager to serve. read more

Everyone enjoyed the food served.... we were a party of 10. We had it served family style and am not sure if my order ever arrived but who cared it was all so good. The funniest part was they didn't have their liquor license so when the bill came It was $72 per couple. Not bad for Santa Fe! I would say excellent for Indian food in my home town! read more

Poor food, poor service and they charged my credit card an unauthorized extra tip. Will never go there again.

Attentive service, high quality presentation, highly recommend trying. We eat Indian all over the country, definitely in top 10% of places we've been. read more

I visited India Palace and their charming downtown Santa Fe restaurant in late August 2023. My friend and I had finally broken free of Covid fears and decided to dress up and go out on the town for a "Cinderella" night. We made reservations for India Palace, and a concert at the Cathedral downtown...if you've never been, it's quite a sight! It's with easy walking distance from the Plaza and all that has to offer. Our waiter, Ferbie was young but very friendly and professional. He took care of our every need. But the end of the dinner, I felt like he was an old friend. We tasted just about everything on the menu and it was all wonderful. If you like Indian food you must try it. read more

Very kind and helpful service. Enjoyed chicken curry, lamb vindaloo and saag paneer for a Saturday evening dinner... flavorful and yummy. Would go back again! read more

just enjoyed the lunch buffet at this very well run restaurant- cloth napkins and table cloths, class! one of the best values for a nice restuarant buffet , the food was excellent. read more

Delicious food, and great service. I always enjoy the music selection and the ambiance that is provided.

I used to go here 2 - 3x/month... when it was affordable. Buffets used to cost $15 and now it's $28!!!! Just not affordable and definitely not worth that much. I understand that the cost of food has risen significantly... but seriously?!!! This is absurd. read more

My family and I were lucky enough to eat at India Palace over the Holidays. We learned that new owners had taken over and it had just been open a few days. We're from NY and know good Indian food. Everything (and we ordered a lot) was EXCELLENT. The staff was still getting their bearings, but were so helpful with the ordering process and very attentive to any of our requests. We highly recommend India Palace to anyone in the Santa Fe area. Congrats to the family that just opened it back up! read more

Been wanting to try a buffet since I moved to Santa Fe and I decided on India Palace. The place was pretty empty when I got there at about 11:15am on a Thursday; just one couple that for some reason I was seated at the adjacent table to. There was enough space so that it wasn't uncomfortable, but I would've liked to be in my own space and just EAT. The waiters were all very courteous and attentive, almost overly so which I think was in part because there was no one else there. The water glasses are pretty small, and they had to fill mine at least 6 or 7 times (promptly) over the course of the meal. The selection wasn't nearly as large as other buffets I've been to, especially being a vegetarian, but you really don't need much as long as the dishes are good. And they sure were. I had a vegetable curry and lentil dal, a ton of spiced rice, spring greens, and two servings of hot fresh naan. The naan was a bit crispier than I'm used to, but I'm sure some people would prefer that. Had 3 massive plates before I decided to call it. $19 for a buffet seemed a bit much to me, but I know I got my money's worth and I don't eat out very often. Still less than the one other Indian buffet in town. Very friendly place and I'll surely be back. read more

India Palace - Rice, Mixed Vegetables Curry, Mix Green Salad - Indian Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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We searched for a nice Indian restaurant and we found India Palace. We ordered Kashmir naan. Chicken tikki masala and Lamb Curry. All was very good. The Kashmiri naan was a real treat. All very tasty and very good service. read more