What a great accidental find when we were strolling through Sante Fe in the cool of the early evening! Having already had dinner, we were looking for a relaxed place for dessert and wine and we found the perfect place. First, the place is in a beautiful courtyard which is expansive and highlighted by an amazingly striking tree that provides a natural canopy to all the diners. The lighting in the area is instantly both romantic and pleasing and a great setting to just kick back and enjoy life. They have amazing desserts as well that really please. That an a wine list that offers about 15 to 20 offerings of white and red wine by the glass that is cleverly ordered from lighter to more robust. it was easy to discover a wine to each of our unique preferences and they did not disappoint. I am sure the food is excellent as well, and look forward to trying it next time in Sante Fe! read more

This restaurant was highly recommend to us. We began the meal with amazing cocktails and tasty appetizers. However it all went down from there.... First one of the members of our party is a vegetarian. She ordered one of two veggie options: gnocchi. When the dish arrived it was just strange-- filled with so many peas and pieces of sun-dried tomatoes and so few gnocchi. As she continued to eat, my vegetarian friend found chopped bacon in her dish! Meanwhile, when our food arrived we asked the server to order glasses of wine. After waiting for a good 20 mins, and speaking to several servers (ours had disappeared) we finally ordered glasses of wine and then waited another 10-15 for said wine. In the meantime, other servers tried to take our meals and other drinks away. When my friend discovered the bacon she had to physically seek out the manager to complain because no servers were around. While management apologized for the kitchen mishap and offered to comp her meal, it was much too late to eat a meal by then. In the end they gave my friend a comped dessert but it was a little shocking they did not offer more. read more

Pretty good food without giving many options for the evening meal. Unfortunately the courtyard was under construction and much was closed off. Must be nice when completed. We had osso bucco and lamb. Both were nicely presented and flavorful. The starters were nothing special and the wine selection is fairly limited. Our server was ambivalent and aloof- he was not really interested in making our dining experience unique or special. read more

On the high end in terms of price, but the food and service were very good and the Sena Margarita (Hibiscus) was outstanding! Beautiful restaurant and patio as well. read more

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Could have been 5 stars, but someone brought a dog to the table. I don't think that's legal, let alone wanted. Food was fantasitic, I will come here again. read more

La Casa Sena - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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We had lunch at La Casa Sena on Saturday. There was no wait when we arrived - probably around 1pm. The courtyard is lovely with landscaping separating some of the seating areas, so it doesn't feel nearly as big as it is. While they have a great cocktail menu, we were curious to taste some Santa Fe brewed beer. I had a wheat beer, my boyfriend had the pilsner. Both were very good. We ordered the guacamole which was not made at our table but was tasty and definitely fresh. I thought the chips here were the best. After the guac, we split the heirloom tomato salad and the pork skewers. The salad was very good - again, with super fresh ingredients. The pork skewers were just ok - aside from those this would have been 5 stars. One of our pork pieces was not cooked all the way through and I thought the "slaw" that came with it could have been more interesting. The sauce was excellent though. Service was friendly and relatively attentive. I would definitely return! read more

Very nice dinner. I ordered my steak rare and it came rare. Know how unusual that is? The food was inventive (poblano mashed potatoes) and the wine list excellent. Oct 31 Yelp Challenge: #21/31 read more

Loved this place. My husband and I liked it so much we ate once for dinner and once for lunch on our week vacation in Santa Fe. The courtyard is so cute and cozy. The margarita's were good. I actually had a tuna salad for lunch and I tried the Southwestern Vegetarian Sampler for dinner not really knowing what to expect, but it was delicious. We can't wait to come back here. read more

Don't order fish and chips. Get the trout instead. Call ahead for summer patio shaded table reservations. Parking limited in adjacent lot. Be patient. Get your ticket validated at restaurant. Go next door for desert at chocolate shop Todos Santos. Restaurant is dog friendly. read more

La Casa Sena - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

My favorite restaurant in Santa Fe. Great location near the Plaza and lovely outdoor seating under huge trees and classy indoor seating in historic building. Menu has a range of tasty dishes from basic to fancy, mostly with a Mexican cuisine flair. We love the green Chile blue corn muffins!! Service is great. They also have a bistro/bar for fun times, and a wine shop. read more

we have been here many times but after tonight's dinner, we won't be returning. the prices have gone sky high and the quality has gone way down. I ordered the rack of lamb and it came out 5 minutes later, which meant it had been pre-cooked rather than made to order. I had asked for medium rare and it was medium, barely pink. there were just 3 tiny chops on the rack, so I got maybe 3 ounces of meat - for $58.00! My husband ordered the trout and found it very blah. maybe the worst thing was the ambience, which used to be lovely because it is a very pretty room and there was a fire in the fireplace. but tonight there was a bulb that kept flashing no they "fixed" it by turning the lights up very high. when I looked shocked, someone came over and apologized for a faulty dimmer. really, it was like dining in klieg lights when we just wanted. nice romantic dinner. it really did ruin things, and we left without our usual coffee and dessert because we couldn't wait to get out of there. what ws really funny ws thT towards the end of our meal, someone commend lit a tiny candle on our table, which was laughable because we really couldn't see under the bright lights. we will not be returning to this once beloved restaurant. read more

We visited Casa Sena with Great anticipation,... What a disappointment!! Service was terrible and the food was worse. Prices were way, way to High for what was received. One in our party ordered a fish special,.. fish was so dry she could hardly choke it down. They could not even manage to keep our water glasses full. The waitress was uppity and sarcastic. Would Highly recommend Taco Bell over this restaurant. Service and food are way better than what we got at Casa Sole read more

After being told that the wait for lunch at The Shed was going to be an hour, my four girlfriends and I wandered into the lush garden of Casa Sena and Cantina. We were seated immediately at a stone table beneath a huge umbrella, and a waitress and her assistant were upon us within the minute. Casa Sena is serene and elegant. I would definitely want to come here for dinner with my boyfriend on our anniversary. However, I was here for lunch, and it was a lovely experience. We were all tempted by the $26 prix fixe lunch which offered half a salad, an entree, and chose of dessert, including chocolate soup! Chocolate soup? It nearly had me. But really, looking back, I don't even know if I would have been able to enjoy the whole meal, since the portions here are on the large side. My friends and I split two appetizers, a fried calamari special and guacamole. The calamari were delicious, drizzled with a green chile salsa and sprinkled with radishes. I know, sounds weird, but on a warm afternoon, it was lovely. I was debating between the chile relleno, the Sena Sampler, the grilled chicken sandwich, and the fish tacos. I ordered the latter and was very pleased. Ample avocado and pickled onions topped the lightly battered halibut, and there were two sauces. A tasty salad accompanied the two tacos. The Sena Sampler looked divine, and I tried my friend's antelope burger, which, though I was skeptical, was very flavorful. I definitely inspired me to order the antelope sausage at Hot Doug's when I return to Chicago at the end of July! Our server brought us a basket of blue corn muffins, which weren't dry at all, and were very delicious. I just drank a fresh raspberry tea, but the sangria looked like works of art. And for that chocolate soup? Sigh...no room! But there's always next time! read more

La Casa Sena is a little deceptive; at first glance it looks really high end, but the vibe inside is decidedly laid back. I like that. Because of its size, this place is a nice choice when Santa Fe is crowded during holidays and weekends. They had a very good green chile cheeseburger, and I liked my wild boar sausage. A very good selection of wine, and I must apologize to the establishment for having to endure the ruthless criticism of my Hungarian family as they inspected and then berated the Tokaji wine on the list. It's good wine, no matter what they say. read more

The email below reporting my food poisoning went unanswered. Not surprising given how easily the mismanagement of the place is felt thru the grumbling of employees and poor service. Too bad as it has the best courtyard in Santa Fe and usually good food. Afraid it will be quite a while before I'm willing to try anything more than a beer there. "Greetings, I thought you should know the following, in case you have had other reports. On Wednesday evening, I had 2 draft IPAs, a medium rare hamburger, half an order of fries, and a house salad. I also had two little pots of ketchup and mustard. A few hours later I began feeling sick. shortly after that I began vomiting. Then my head began to spin so badly I couldn't move and had to call for emergency help. I vomited 3 times later in the night and I thought I was going to die, they were so painful. Today I'm still recovering. I don't suppose this means much to you, unless you've had other reports. I had not eaten anything prior to my meal there around 8 since about 11 am. Sincerely, John Kadlecek read more

I could ramble on about La Casa Sena and it's talented crew for pages. Recommended by Ingrid, the concierge at the Hotel St. Francis, we arrived with a reservation. The menu was delightful, thoughtful and very attractive with selections that are "Santa Fe" without being a yawn. The environment is romantic and intimate. Now, the entertainment... THANK YOU very, very much for your gifted musicians (pianists and vocalists). I really hope they are paid VERY well. They performed mostly musical theatre pieces from old to new and were also our servers! They said they perform all sorts of music from Broadway to standards, modern pop to rock. Friendly, silly, welcoming and professional, these performer-servers were gifted AND, well, entertaining! Your talents are appreciated deeply. You touched me with your music. As a professional musician who has been the resident pianist at fine dining restaurants in California's southern wine country, I can tell you La Casa Sena is an absolute gem. I WILL be back, hopefully with a huge grip of money to tip you all with. The restaurant / singer - server concept is unique to small cities like Santa Fe. Far too often, the standard blah of modern, big city piano bars just bores me to death. So thank you for making our Easter Eve a positively beautiful experience. read more

We planned to stop in at the Cantina at La Sena for a quick bite, but since it wasn't open, we popped in to the restaurant for a light lunch. We were seated by the wood burning fire, which felt great on this chilly day. We ordered the green chili soup with beef, and the tomato garlic shrimp soup, and of course, chips & guac. You get a lot of chips here, and a fair amount of pico de gallo & guacamole, both of which were spicy, but not so much that you couldn't enjoy the flavor. The soups were beautifully presented and hot, like soup is supposed to be. Some of the beef in the soup was a bit chewy & tough, but not inedible, and the broth was very flavorful. The shrimp soup was equally flavorful. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, but allowed us to enjoy our lunch at our leisure. This is a very nice restaurant and the prices are a bit steep, but the food is excellent and the ambiance and wonderful service make it worth it. read more

We ate at La Casa Sena a couple months ago and loved their outdoor patio. I can't wait for the weather to get better so we can enjoy the space again. We went for lunch and ordered the Grilled Basil-Pesto Chicken Sandwich Antelope Burger. Both were really good and a good portion. We haven't been there for dinner but understand the pricing is a bit higher - I do think it would be worth going during the summer time though. I also thought the service was good and efficient. read more

Went here for brunch. Food was excellent. It was refined and respectful of New Mexico. Great textures and great flavors. The coffee could have been brewed stronger, but I tend to like it over strong anyway. The service was friendly, down to earth, and pleasant. The live band was a nice touch - not overloud. The price was reasonable given the quality and given that we enjoyed some nice wine by the glass. I hope to visit again soon. read more

Nice place. It's big, and probably even bigger in the summer when the large patio is open, but the service was prompt and good and they came back to check on us from time to time. It's basically a casual place, although it has a good "nice restaurant" vibe and the surroundings are attractive. Food was good. Guac and chips were excellent, and the trout that I had was tasty and correctly cooked. The baked chocolate pudding dessert was yummy, and they also have an excellent by the glass wine list with a sensible pricing policy (all wines are $10, with a 5 ounce pour). I'd go back again. read more

I love this place! Whenever we come to Santa Fe, this is the first place on our list. This is so romantic with fabulous food and wine. We love that we can get a mix of traditional New Mexican food and international cuisine for those who are looking for different, less spicy food. I love the way they prepare the salmon here!! We have been to The Cantina as well, and love that area, too. The chips and salsa is a must and that may sound trite, we are big salsa eaters so we always order this. Cheese plate is excellent. The shows are a real treat! read more

I am a fan. This restaurant is in the courtyard of a building complex in downtown Santa Fe, NM. The manager first told us that we need a reservation but observed an empty table and more than willingly sat us. The food was incredible. We had the house muffins which were green chili corn bread miffuns. These alone are 5 stars. I had the green chili burger and I must say that it has to be on my top 4 hamburgers that I have ever eaten. Must Haves: Green Chili Muffins, Green Chili burger, Chicken Pesto sandwich. DO try. read more

Five stars for atmosphere and originality. We typically enjoy sitting outside when we go out. La Casa has an awesome outdoor dining area. We passed on this to enjoy the Broadway songs and piano in the cantina. It was definitely worth the stay indoors on an otherwise beautiful evening in Santa Fe. We were lucky enough to get in right before it got busy, I would recommend making a reservation. The food was good. We ate mostly appetizers the crusted goat cheese, spinach salad and the shrimp. All tasty. For desert we enjoyed the blue berry / chocolate crumb with the tangerine ice cream. All in all a good way to spend a few hours in Santa Fe. read more

My mom and I checked this place out because of the reviews. The location is beautiful, inside a courtyard covered in flowers and fountains. We had a glass of wine here one night with goat cheese appetizer which was fantastic. We stopped in because there was sign out saying they were having a wine tasting. Apparently it had ended 10 minutes before we got there. I told the host "well maybe you want to take the sign down." He ignored me and pointed us to the bar. No "I'm sorry." No "let me show you a seat at the bar." No, he was just rude! And the waitress was alone so it took us a while to get service, poor thing was sweating serving all the tables on her own. Thank goodness for the setting and the food. On Sunday we went again because we had planned to go to The Shed but it was closed. (on a Sunday???) Anyway, we had lunch here outside. Lovely setting and amazing salad. Unfortunately the service wasn't great again. Happily there was an Irish fiddler playing which made the afternoon solid. But wow, service issues again. This place has great food and a beautiful setting but the staff is not very friendly or aware. Need some new management. read more

I didn't see a green chili cheeseburger on the menu but I had a fantastic grilled to perfection salmon served with quinoa and mango salsa. The salmon was medium rare but it was so moist and perfect that I feel like this is my new favorite way to grill it. We started with margaritas and chips with guacamole. Both were a great way to start the dinner. The waitress really let us take our time and enjoy the company and environment. I really like restaurants that don't make you feel like they have to turn the table as soon as possible. My husband ordered the green chili hanger steak, served with mashed potatoes in a chile relleno and green chili spaghetti squash. It was a spicy dish all around but amazing! The steak melted in your mouth and the other sides were a perfect compliment. We have tried for the last four years of vacationing in Santa Fe to get in. Luckily, we were able to get a table with a little planing and coming in the off season. I highly recommend! read more

I absolutely LOVE the Green Chili Cheeseburger (bunless) with Sweet Potato Fries. Extreme yummmmm. I enjoy the beautiful patio with huge overarching trees. Truly lovely. read more

Mid-week mid-afternoon. The daughter had the taco plate and hated it, I tried it and it was just not good, not at all. The wife was just OK with the salmon dish, and I had the strawberry gazpacho, which was OK also. For this, chips, salsa and S. Pellegrino we paid 68.00 which I thought was a little high. We just didn't get it. read more

The "thumping and shouting" that reviewer Jeanne D. noted as coming from the "bar room" in her review probably had to do with the nightly musical revue conducted in La Casa Sena's sister restaurant La Cantina. Slightly less expensive than the main dining room, La Cantina features a waitstaff, many of them Broadway trained, who perform a variety of showtunes (and occassionally whole shows) without missing a beat--bad pun i know--in service. Don't forget to tip the piano player. As for the main restaurant, the courtyard is simply the most beautiful place to eat in the whole city, and chef Patrick Gharrity brings Carribean and Southwestern elements together with a bit of cowboy cooking to create a memorable meal. The trout baked in adobe has been on the menu for 20 years--for a reason. read more

Went to La Casa Sena/La Cantina over the summer.... walking through the entrance is an experience in itself! Beautiful patio and friendly service. I was with a large group of 13 and La Cantina was very helpful in accommodating our requests. Small restaurant- I wouldn't recommend it for a huge group- but we were there late on a Sunday so it worked out ok. Food was excellent... great authentic New Mexican cuisine. A little on the pricey side- its got a bistro feel to it. The food is good but I think its just so slightly overpriced. Great selection of wine, beer, and liquors too. And the entertainment! Amazing! I can't believe how talented these guys are (and the fact that they juggle serving food at the same time!). I can't remember his name (but he told me he had spent time in Germany in the military and had recorded music in Satnta Fe), but our server was a great singer and very accommodating host too. There was a problem with one of the dishes we ordered and he bent over backwards to make things right. Major thanks are in order!! A great place for a drink too. Small interior, but definitely worth a visit if you're in Santa Fe. Can't wait to go back without the group and sample more of the tequilas and New Mexican food there! read more

Love love love this place. Chicken enchiladas are amazing. Margaritas are cool. A tad pricy but super yummy

We enjoyed dinner here on a weekend trip to Santa Fe. One of us had the burger, which is giant and delicious. We also had the beef which was also very good. It's a lovely little restaurant in the heart of town. read more

This place is excellent . Innovative yet grounded in traditional flavored of Santa Fe. Their diversity of menu shames the nearby Shed. Beautiful setting read more

3.5 stars We wanted some late lunch while walking around Santa Fe, and after seeing the wait at The Shed, we walked further down the street and stumbled in here. The outside tables are in a great garden that is really pleasant. While not made at your table, the guacamole was fantastic. The local beers were great, so give them a try. We then split an heirloom tomato salad and pork skewers. I really liked the heirloom tomato salad. The pork skewers had a nice sauce, but some of the pork chunks were not cooked all the way through. I guess the kitchen was rushing its orders for some reason. read more

This was the first post-pandemic outing for our "group" of seven Oklahomans, Texans, and Michiganders. LCS has been one of our favorite restaurants for more than twenty years. The service was excellent: friendly, fast, knowledgeable. My trout was excellent, but I missed the splayed presentation of former times, rather than the filet. Others also enjoyed their dishes. Several in the group ordered crab cake, as did my wife. She had food poisoning from hers, later that night, but not the others. Good wine list, beautiful patio. The fully-staffed operation was a great comfort. read more

The first time we went there we were on vacation here in Santa Fe, and I liked it, the service was great, the ambiance (I was inside) was fab. Now that we live here, we chose a warm night so we could sit in their gorgeous garden.... And that was about the only thing I can remember. Food was Ok, I can cook about the same at home. I actually did not eat it. Just left it there because it was tasteless. Funny thing, the couple next to us said the same thing!!! My husband had some sort of lamb, or shank of some type and it was soooo dry and small ;( He also decided to have some sort of dessert that turned out to be melted chocolate ice cream, with some fancy name....;( I told him not to order that!! Again a LOT of $ just to sit under blinking lights ;( read more

The courtyard at La Casa Sena evokes the spirit of Santa Fe like no other place. One simply feels at ease and at one with the surroundings. Yet the food ranges from the acceptable to the mediocre. Is it that difficult to present a menu that matches the quality of the venue? read more

What a delightful experience! From the guacamole starter to the Creme brûlée dessert, every course was flavorful, perfectly timed and served by Mark with a balance of fun banter and knowledge. We will be back! read more

La Casa Sena - Chile Relleño - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Went with my family for lunch. Overall I was pleased with the atmosphere, the food, and the service. The pomegranate fizz cocktail was refreshing. The fried spinach cheese appetizer was amazing, a little on the hot side with the habanero aioli. Finally the BLTA sandwich and fries, simple but hit the spot. Had to ding a star due to the fact that I had to listen to a server complain about her boyfriend and all their issues the entire meal. I understand everyone has personal issues but discuss them outside of work. read more

I believe they have one of the largest and loveliest outdoor patios in Santa Fe. It is simply magical especially at night. Nicely landscaped with an appreciated light breeze. Have eaten here twice. Once for lunch and once for dinner. Both times the food was delightful. Not rock my world amazing, but very good with an interesting spark of creativity. I particularily enjoyed a local fresh fish baked in clay for dinner one night. For lunch I had a chicken enchillada (hey! I am a tourist and want to have New Mexican!) with red chile. Very good. They have a very nice wine selection and each time, we let them select the wine for our meals. Did splurge on desserts. Creme brulee was very nice as the banana chocolate bon-bon was sinful. Of course had to try the chocolate soup the other time. One nice thing about most Santa Fe restaurants and La Casa Sena in particular, is that they buy from local farmers. While not always organic, everything is always so fresh. Service for lunch rather slow, but didn't mind as enjoyed the patio. Service for dinner was exceptional. Attentive, not over-bearing. Not as pricey as some other restaurants. read more

Enjoyed my dinner here. The staff was courteous and the patio area was superb. Ask about the dessert selection!