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La Fiesta Lounge

3.5 (75 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Steve W.

Like most patrons here, we stopped in for a couple of drinks inside the La Fonda hotel. One thing that stands out Is their great selection of tequilas. They do have a selection of some upscale bar grub and local craft beers. If you want to know what a great tequila is like, try a shot of the Clase Azule. This place does have an intimate yet casual seating for 50 or so people. Great place to get out of the hot New Mexico sun and try some high end tequila.

Mocktail
Mandy L.

We stopped in for a couple drinks before we headed back to our airbnb. The bartender was lovely and make me up a special mocktail with strawberry and ginger beer. My girlfriend had a potent margarita. Good service and ambiance.

French 75
Mickele B.

This bar inside La Fonda hotel is a very high paced operation. The bartenders are polite and fast! You are bound to meet new people here as the libations and foods slow. There is a full menu including some very interesting Santa Fe style meals. You can bring your family if you want to. It is very loud!

Tequila served by a rabbit
Virginia G.

Nice place. Locals and tourists mixed. Nice bartenders Try the tequila that is made especially for them!

Quesadilla and Green Chile Cheeseburger
Karin H.

The perfect answer to dinner when staying at La Fonda and you don't want a big meal or to have to go venturing out after a long day of exploring. I went with the quesadilla and had them leave out the chicken and it still had good flavor and was the perfect amount of food. My husband had the green chile cheeseburger and he said it was prepared perfectly (he prefers his burger med rare) and the fries were excellent ( yep, I stole one when he wasn't looking). Keep it mind it gets busy, busy tables are generally turned fairly quickly as people move out into the hotel lobby or to the restaurant.

Chicken quesadilla
Mike C.

Wow what a gem! The food is delicious and authentic. The service is amazing and the locals eat here so you know it's good. Leo is an amazing bartender with a great personality and he says he's the best in the state :) but seriously come and check this place out. You will not be sorry

Green Chile burger
Kate H.

Their Double Barrel margarita is fantastic! Came here for lunch with a coworker for lunch since La Plazuela was closed for the afternoon. I had the Green Chile Burger (chiles on the side, because I'm a spice wimp), and we both had the margarita since it was touted to be special to the restaurant. The flavor was great, clearly not from a mix and a good balance of tart and sweet with a hint of salt. The burger was good too, well-cooked, though maybe a tad rarer than the medium I ordered. The chiles added a good flavor, but were pretty spicy so I used them sparingly. Service was fine, nothing special. The only reason for not 5 stars is that the price is kind of high-the margs were $16 each and the burger was $17. I know it's a hotel bar but still a bit of an ouch.

Chips with salsa and guacamole
Jenny S.

A great place to grab a drink if the weather is beautiful! The view of Sante Fe is awesome from this rooftop We stopped by on our last day in New Mexico and I'm glad we saw this place from street level, you must go through the hotel to access it ---chips salsa and guacamole: loved the salsa and guacamole, the chips were nothing special Love that they offer blankets as it can get chilly out on the roof

House marg and Cucumber & jalapeño marg
Lauren S.

I liked the vibe of the bar (in a hotel) but I did think the drinks were slightly overpriced. I really enjoyed my cucumber and jalapeño margarita but $16 seems excessive for such a small drink. My friend ordered a house marg and it was extremely sour. She politely told the bartender and the bartender added agave. This helped a little but the drink still wasn't incredible for what we were paying. When the bartender asked if it was better, we asked if she could get what I was having, and we appreciated her making another drink. We didn't order food but it looked good from what people were ordering around us. Cool spot but just think the prices are a bit high.

Don Rael marg. Yum.
Dave H.

Stopped at the bar for a mid-afternoon margarita. The Don Rael marg was good (not great), the service was slow (with moderate crowds), the prices pricey. The location off the Plaza can't be beat, and I did have a good marg, but would not make a point of returning.

Chile Relleno w/ posole & blk beans- tasty!
Mike M.

..Spent the Christmas holiday at the beautiful and historic La Fonda Hotel. We decided to have dinner and drinks at the La Fiesta Lounge the night before Christmas Eve.The restaurant lounge is located at the lobby. The space is a nice lobby bar/restaurant. Lots of holiday travelers enjoying the festive décor with their holiday meal & drinks. I enjoyed the Rellenos de La Fonda- Two large green chilies with Mexican cheese. My dish was prepared Christmas style (red & green chili on each side of the dish). The chilies are lightly fried and delicious. Black beans and fresh lettuce -tomato salad on the side accompanied the dish. I was impressed with the pork posole - really good. A lightly fried sopaipilla bread w/ honey for drizzling on the bread was a tasty touch. Our server was friendly despite having to wait on several tables. The meals are on the high end of moderately priced. Watch your drinks tab though.. drinks are pricey. I recommend stopping by for a delicious New Mexican style meal. You won't be disappointed.

Clarified Milk Punch $15 yum!!

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The drinks here were solid. But the service started out terrible, so not sure I would return. I…read morewould more likely go to Tonic (reviewed separately) for cocktails. When I arrived, I originally wanted to visit the restaurant, which was closed for the week due to a family emergency. So I presented to the open seating bar. Was ignored a long time. Got up to go to the bar and someone else stole my table. Took a long time to be acknowledged by the bar tender and finally made an order. Took quite a while to get it. Things got better when a bar seat opened up and I moved to the bar. But keep in mind, a different bar tender pretty much took over and kept my drinks flowing. That first bar tender could not hang, demonstrating poor time management skills and appeared to be moving slowly. The second bar tender, I think his name is Hector, really turned things around for me. I visited Secreto (another hotel based outfit, in the Hotel St. Francis) because they are supposed to be a "cocktail experience," boasting "garden to glass" cocktails. Dark wood and southwestern palate for decor. I had: Smoked sage margarita: flagship drink, smoked washed premium margarita (super herbal) Ghost ranch reverie: Tequila with peach, apricot shrub, lemon, seltzer, smoked rosemary (light, not too sweet, an "homage to the passionate artists of the southwest) Madonna of the Mesa: tequila blanco, pomegranate, mouth herbs, lemon, rose water (soft and balanced) Secret garden: basil infused gin gimlet with lime and chomilre infused honey. "Botanical crispiness meets honeyed serenity." I liked the basil, but the honey wasn't my thing. But a good cocktail. Again, drinks were good. On a Thursday afternoon, it was initially crowded and the initial service was terrible. But Hector saved the day.

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Entrance to the bar
The Shed

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3.9
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0.1 mi
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Because of it's kitschy decor and placement right on the plaza, as well as all the tourists milling…read morearound, I was worried this place would be a gimmick I would regret. However, I was pleasantly surprised. I was greeted super warmly and was educated on their menu as the host led me to my table (this place is sprawling and has inside and outside tables). My server greeted me immediately and was so helpful in her recommendations. She was truly interested in giving me the best experience as opposed to running the bill up for a bigger tip. Fresh out of the museum of New Mexico, I had learned adovada is a native dish, so I went with the carne adovada plate. Made with slow roasted lean pork, marinated in red Chile, garlic, and oregano. Served with cheese blue corn, red Chile, and onion. With a. side of pinto beans. It was spicy. Not HOT, but not "white people" spicy. It was warm and filling. Delicious. As far as margaritas, all I had were great. I had one of their premium 24 dollar margs, but it wasn't any better than the 12 dollar one recommended by the server. They also offer huevos rancheros, various enchiladas, tamales, burritos, tacos. For those wishing to go a little more americanized (but then why would you come here), they have a buffalo burger, grilled chicken sandwich, and regular burgers. Don't let the crowd deter you. I was seated immediately mid day on a Friday. It's right on the plaza so you can stop off here during your shopping and exploring.

We told the host we were only stopping in for dessert and a couple of drinks. After a brief…read moreconversation with the manager, we were led to the bar area where a few open tables were available. It sounded like dinner service would have meant waiting for a table, so this worked out perfectly. The bar area struck a nice balance between lively and intimate. The tables had cute lanterns filled with coffee beans, and the abundance of plants throughout gave the space a cozy, nighttime greenhouse vibe. As instructed, we ordered at the bar and everything was brought to our table. Unable to decide between two desserts, we ordered both: the Hot Fudge Sundae and the Cheesecake. To pair with dessert, we went with the Spiked Coffee and a glass of Santa Fe Spirits Apple Brandy. We'll go from bad to good: neither of us cared for the cheesecake. The sour cream vanilla topping overpowered both the cheesecake itself and the graham cracker crust. My wife, however, really enjoyed the spiked coffee, and I thoroughly enjoyed the apple brandy. It was incredibly smooth, almost like drinking apple pie. The surprise winner of the night was the hot fudge sundae, and what made it exceptional was the fudge sauce. It had this rich balance of dark, slightly bitter chocolate with just enough sweetness to keep it smooth and indulgent. Overall, we had a great experience and would absolutely come back to try an actual meal sometime.

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The doors from inside to out, showing the low historical door dating back at least a century
The doors from inside to out, showing the low historical door dating back at least a century
Carne Adovada Plate
Carne Adovada Plate
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