I ordered the tandoori chicken and the chicken tikka masala, and naan bread. I got two small pieces of tandoori chicken and about 10 2" chunks of chicken in the tikka masala and paid over 60$!! It's an INSANE price to pay for such small portions. From now on I will go to India House where you get twice the amount of food for half the price and it's tastier. read more

My husband and I ate at India Palace tonight, and the food was wonderful. The samosas had more bite than I usually experience, but were delicious, and the Navaratan Korma was lovely, so rich in flavor. The naan was the best I've ever had. It was lightly buttered, nice flavor, and crunchy. I could go there just for the naan. Our waiter was very nice, attentive, and did a great job. Next time we're in town we will come back. read more

I read in horror just now what racists did to your restaurant. So horrible. Strength to you and your family during this difficult time and I hope they find the perpetrators and justice is served. https://www.sfreporter.com/news/2020/06/22/downtown-restaurant-vandalized-in-white-supremacist-attack/ read more

I visited this place for years, with my friends and my now-wife. As a student the delicious and affordable buffet filled our bellies and gave us a place to unwind and talk. Good food is universal, and connects human beings. I'm so sorry those horrible racists targeted your restaurant. Next time I'm in Santa Fe we will be visiting to reminisce from our college days, and to support a great establishment read more

Five star food and five star service. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at India palace. The menu selections were excellent for all of our diverse requests and the portions large enough to take home extra. Order an extra garlic naan or two because you'll want them later! The service was top notch, friendly and well informed servers and quick food delivery. I dropped a spoon and immediately the server ran over with another lol All the staff was attentive with a smile. You must put this spot on your visit list. read more

It's been awhile since we've eaten here, but it was delicious! It's been my favorite Indian meal I've had in all of New Mexico. We ordered a la cart and found the food to be perfectly spiced. read more

So happy this place is back open. I've been there twice since reopening. The first time was great food and great service. Second time food was still great but service lacked. We were second in line when it opened up but everyone who came in after us were served first. The owner did make it up by giving us a free appetizer but by the time our food came we were rushed to eat because we had a movie to go to. I hope on our next visit we don't receive the same service as the second visit and get what we got our first visit. Other than that the food is to die for and it was nice they tried to make it up to us but felt like we were under served because we were the only Hispanics in the restaurant that night. read more

This is under new management! India Palace is back and it's more delicious than ever! I used to go here back when it was still good about 8 or 10 years ago. Then I stopped going. I went back again yesterday for the first time in many years. I had dinner with a friend and we were both very pleased with the food we ordered. We shared everything: tandoori chicken kabob, saag paneer, aloo gobi, garlic naan, and rasmalai for dessert. The entire meal was fantastic. So delicious. Probably the best tandoori chicken I have had in a while. The naan was soft cloudy perfection. The rasmalai was really good too. Not too sweet. I will put this place back in my weekly rotation. Can't wait to eat there again! read more

I was excited to try India Palace again during my most recent visit. Are there a few times in the early 2000s while in Santa Fe and loved it. We ordered curbside which is all they are doing. I am so glad we did - the food was delicious. We ordered Vindaloo Prawns, Chicken Korma, Tandori Lamb Chops, salad, rice, and nan. The vindaloo and korma sauces were as good as any I've ever had. We loved every bite. The lamb chops were a little over done but the spicing was great. If we lived here this would be a regular stop - we wished our Indian food options at home were this good read more

Regretfully, this place has taken a nose dive. Honestly, it used to be one of my favorites. For 25 years I've eaten here weekly. After recent visits, I can't imagine I'm going to put my guts to task in such a way again. I hope the last few months something is going on. January is coming, close up, clean up and get your act together. The rapidity of disgrace this previous gem has undergone is actually pretty remarkable. Bummer. Big, big, bummer. Now to go keep throwing up. read more

Service awesome. Food is great and very reasonably price. My teen had the tomato soup and naan. We both shared saag paneer. Very relaxing environment! read more

This place is awful.. Deserves No stars! Food is the worst.. We ordered chicken Biryani's and Peas Pulao.. This is the only place that comes with out any sides (Raita & Salan) for a Biryani & Pulao. Visited many Indian restaurants in US so far, but this place is the worst for sure. Rice in both the dishes is uncooked. Meat smells yak. we could hardly eat anything.. Ordered masala chai, it's just hot water with a tea bag dipped in it for 10 secs.. read more

Really good, authentic Indian food at very reasonable prices. Be cautious with the vindaloo if you aren't expecting high spice levels; just right for me, but I eat Calabrian chilies for breakfast. read more

The food was absolutely amazing and it was such a nice atmosphere everything was clean and tidy I loved it. The waiter was so nice and personable. I came here alone and felt so welcome and the food, I cannot stress enough, was incredible. 10/10 recommend! read more

My husband and I were just there with 5 teens/pre-teens (one is gluten and dairy free). It's very nice inside and we were afraid we were underdressed, but we were welcomed and were not the only ones in t-shirts. The staff was extremely friendly, attentive, and helpful in answering all our questions and were accommodating to our three kids who really don't like spice. Everyone LOVED their food! It was sooo good! I'm so glad we went! read more

Wow, what a tourist trap! If you want to sell your dishes piece by piece then let people know up front, when they order. I have never been to an Indian restaurant where curries did NOT come with rice and roti did NOT come with anything. I also don't remember roti ever being that doughy. It was odd. But not as odd as the Kashmiri naan that had glazed (candied) cherries instead of golden raisins. It was like fruitcake naan. Unpleasant. It's just a shame that this is the Indian food people visiting Santa Fe will most likely encounter. read more

On an exceptionally cold day before Christmas, (Well, it was cold to us Southern California folk!), we stumbled upon this hidden gem, quite by accident. We were on our way to visit the Loretto Chapel and wanted to eat something before going over there. Walking in, we were seated and told to eat from the buffet. I was taken aback, just for a moment, but then I looked around and saw everyone hunkered down over their plates and I could smell the delicious spices. I didn't even sit down, I jumped up and ran to the bathroom. (A guy has to wash his hands before eating, of course.) Then, I went to visit the buffet. What I loved included: the squash, the daal, tandoori chicken, the naan, the saag chana and the raita. There was another vegetable curry, but I have no idea what was in it, since the cards did not match what was in the containers behind them. The yellow vegetable curry was super creamy, so it might have been a type of korma. Delicious. I got that twice. The ok, but not stellar: the meatballs, the rice pudding, curry chicken and the rice. The tandoori chicken was super tender and the flavor went all the way through the meat. I loved that the onions served with the chicken were only partially cooked. (I love raw onion, what can I say?) Deb and I loved the naan. It was thick but not doughy. I loved the flavor and the smell reminded me of fresh flour tortillas. If they had brought a 2nd basket, I would have eaten the whole basket myself and smacked away hands of those who would attempt to encroach upon my naan. Our servers were less-than-happy to be working. I have never seen more miserable men. They were pretty efficient about cleaning up and refilling water glasses. My tea glass was not refilled, which lost them the 5th star. Deb's chai was served cold. She sent it back to be rewarmed. Those who said the place was dark were not lying. I was there at lunch time and was sitting by the window and I still thought it was dark, especially on the side of the restaurant where the buffet was located. For a little over $10 for lunch, I was happy. I would happily return. read more

Don't go here. If you read this in time, just WALK AWAY now. Before it's too late and you're hurting to go to the bathroom and there isn't one. (Is that even legal?!) The menu starts with 'By ordering, you agree to pay.' Whoaaa!! That's not a good start - does that mean previous customers were so disgusted with the service and food that they kept walking out?! I can see that happening. The food isn't terrible - it's just heavily overpriced and there are better Indian places in town. I ordered a veggie dish that traditionally comes with rice (duh, you gotta put the sauce on SOMETHING) and they sold rice SEPARATELY!!! Are you kidding me?! I've never seen a place so cheap! I asked and NONE of the dishes on the menu came with rice. You have to pay $3+ separately for that. Pretty outrageous. My friend ordered the lamb skewers and they were super dry without any sauce. Being the polite gentleman he is, he didn't complain much but said he'd never return here. Oh, and the front page of the menu DEMANDS 30-40% tip on holidays. Whoa! Can't demand a certain tip amount - esp since the service here is poor at best. We got a few water refills and then they forgot about us completely. We had a 3rd friend come meet us and he was ignored until he waved both his arms and almost yelled. How does this place stay in business... I'll never forget our memories and I'll shudder every time I'll walk by this secluded weird place in a parking lot. Never again. On way out, we peeked into the kitchen and there's no way it's up to code. Maybe we'll all get lucky and it'll get shut down soon? read more

Go somewhere else if you can. This is not a good place at all (at least for the lunch buffet). Arriving into Santa Fe at 2pm from Albuquerque on the new Railrunner, I was famished since I had skipped breakfast. Read a number of good reviews on this place so I decided to give it a shot. Boy did I regret it especially since my hometown in a Washington DC suburb offer a plethora of great Indian restaurants. First of, this place was difficult to find, it was tucked away in the corner of a gated parking lot. It was difficult to see it except for a little sign on the building, you would never know it was there unless you were specifically looking on a map for it. Now onto the food, the lunch buffet was not hot at all, basically room temperature/lukewarm. The curry chicken and beef meatball in curry were very watery and lacked taste. They were quite bland. The tandoori chicken was quite good, moist and soft. Probably the best part of the buffet lineup, which isn't saying too much. One good thing is that they make fresh hot naan for you though it did take a little bit for it to come to the table (i.e. not available at buffet station), which I wouldn't complain too much about because it was hot and fresh. The mango pudding dessert was quite good though. Service wasn't the best. Lots of dour looking servers that were not the most efficient at making sure one's water glass was full. It surely was not service with a smile. Perhaps if one ordered dishes off of the menu they will get better food because the lunch buffet is to be avoided at all cost even if it is cheap. . .$9.50/person on a Saturday afternoon in March 2010. read more

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Oh. My. God. This food is to die for. We got Tikka Masala (yeah, I know, it's stereotypical) but super spicy (we told the guy to melt our faces off). Boy did they deliver! I have never had something so deliciously spicy. It was hot as all get out but also still flavourful. I've been here every time I visit Santa Fe (around 10 times in the last 15 years) and this place always provides the best Indian food I've ever had. I'd visit Santa Fe just to eat here. read more

i love your food. every time i go there, i end up with a food coma. i just can't stop eating. santa fe stands with you, india palace. we will fight for you. we are outraged at the hate crime perpetrated against you! racism must end! read more

After being close for a while this is the first time I ate at the restaurant. They are under new management and the food was great. The server was amazing and I highly suggest everyone check it out. I hope they open one in Taos. read more

Wonderful staff and food. I should have reviewed before but when the hate crime happened I looked up reviews to see if it had been affected.... majority of bad reviews are regarding service and from what I experienced that has changed! This is a favorite of many. Please come support!! read more

the classic chicken tikka masala and sag paneer and garlic nan was perfectly spiced with rich flavor! we will go again.

I am SO glad India Palace is back in business! The food is delicious and authentic. The service is outstanding. Staff is friendly, gracious, and informative regarding the menu. Wonderful experience all around. read more

Our food was delicious and it came quickly, which was great with kids. The service was very good and helpful with the menu. It has a quiet romantic atmosphere or it can accommodate a large group like we had. We loved it. read more

The food was delicious and the service on point. The staff were so kind and accommodating if our big group. I was impressed with the relatively short wait times and with how attentive the staff were to our needs. We ordered a variety of dishes - samosas, tandoori, curry, saag, naan - and it was all very tasty. read more

This restaurant is open and certainly not permanently close Excellent subtle spices Excellent ambience, device and food

My favorite restaurant in downtown Santa Fe, this hidden gem has a lunch buffet that changes on the daily. Always great choices, both omnivore and vegetarian options. Delicious bold flavors and the friendliest staff. If you're looking for something different than the standard NM fare you can't find a better option than India Palace. read more

My husband and I love your food and you are one of our favorite restaurants. We feel so sorry that you were vandalized by racist criminals. We are donating to the go fund me page set up for you and hope you are back in business soon!! read more

The food here was really good. 4 stars only because the biryani was not authentic. Everything else gets 5 stars. Do try their Shrimp curry. Would like to mention the great service we got. We did not have a reservation. We were 5 and were seated in under 5 minutes inspite of it being a busy evening. We enjoyed our evening at India Palace. Will definitely go back when I am in Santa Fe. read more

Phenomenal Indian food. Came with my friend fairly late at night and we were craving Indian food! Chose to order just a few dishes (a wise choice since portions are pretty big!!) and we were pleased with all of them. The tandoori chicken wings were phenomenal. Perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. Not sure how they made their onions so delicious but I was eating them right off the plate; so delicious! We also has daal Bukhara and a side of rice, as well as garlic naan. The daal was rich and delicious, and paired perfectly with the hot, fluffy, and flavorful garlic naan. My one complaint is that rice was an extra cost. Would much rather preferred to pay a little more for the entree and have the rice included. They also have kingfisher beer! Awesome pairing with the food. Absolutely love this place and would recommend to anyone craving Indian in Santa Fe read more

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Excellent tandoori chicken, saag paneer and shrimp Tikka masala! Naan & roti were hot & fresh. Waiting for their liquor license, but takeout is a great option. Friendly service from the whole family. read more

East meets West at India Palace Restaurant. The locals know this is the place for quality authentic Indian Cuisine. There is a daily lunch buffet where you can sample the many exotic vegetarian, beef and poultry specialties resplendent with eastern Indian spices. Friendly staff made us a small dish of Chicken Tikka Marsala since our favorite dish was not on the buffet that day. Enjoy! read more

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Terrible service - bad attitude... foods good - but the "seemingly trained at being rude staff" ruin the taste of this restaurant. STAY AWAY! read more

Food is well prepared and flavorful. It's tiny and dingy inside but the food is good. read more

India Palace - Delicious lunch Buffet. Chana masala Dahl chicken and naan. Just the right spice - Indian Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Amazing place. Indian food is not the first thing that will cross your mind while in Santa Fe but give this place a try. The food is authentic and delicious and the customer service is excellent. Super friendly waiter! We had samosas, chicken tikka kebab, butter chicken with rice, garlic nan and mango lassi. It was all amazing. If I even come back to Santa Fe, this restaurant will be a must! read more

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This was our first time here, and we'll be back! The food was delicious. The service was excellent. It was warm and cozy on a cold winter night. (I don't know how the negative reviews came up with their feedback --- great Indian food!!) read more

The primary reason for this one star review is the atrocious service...if you call it service. It was very evident from the moment I stepped foot in this restaurant that the staff was extremely disrespectful and snippy. After we sat down at the table, the staff NEVER returned to check on us, or anyone for that matter. I had to walk to the front desk to ask for more naan, for which the staff member threw us a disgusted look and exclaimed, "You want more naan?!" For dessert, I asked for an extra spoon, but the waiter snapped back, claiming that there was "already a spoon on the table." A restaurant's job is to attend to the needs of its customers, and this restaurant did a terrible job doing this. However, the food was better than their attitude. Although it was overpriced, the butter chicken and naan soothed the bitter and arrogant attitude exuberated by the staff of this restaurant. I highly advise steering clear from this restaurant, and it still bewilders me that it manages to stay in business. read more

Didn't think I'd be traveling to Santa Fe for great Indian food but I found myself here on a Friday night with a small group. Not only was the food delicious but the services was really great and the staff were all very attentive. Thank you! read more