I was in Santa Fe for a ridiculously niche lawyers conference and wandered into El Matador on a…read morerandom Thursday night. Then I came back Friday. And Saturday. Not because of the drinks. Not because of the atmosphere. Not because of the location. Because of Katya. Katya is not my favorite bartender. She is my favorite human being. I've spent enough time in bars to know when someone is good at their job. Katya operates on an entirely different level. She can take what feels like sixteen orders at once, remember every single one, deliver them with absolute precision, keep the entire room moving, somehow do the math in her head, and still make every customer feel like they're the only person sitting at the bar. The basement bar itself is exactly what a great dive should be; a shithole. Heavy hobo stab vibes upon entry, including Katya. Smell: multiple buttholes farting at once. Climate control: sweaty patron dependent. Lighting: liability. TV: playing a rotation of trash 80s DVDs . If business schools were smart, they'd study her. If hospitality groups were smart, they'd clone her. If Santa Fe has any sense at all, they'll do whatever it takes to keep her exactly where she is. Cash only, so come prepared. And bring plenty of it, because she deserves every penny. Katya must be protected at all costs.

Kind of a grungy, punk, divey vibe. Not exactly my thing, but where that feels unique to me this is…read morethe kind of place to remind yourself it takes all kinds. A busy setting and top candidate for beginning or ending your Santa Fe drunk parade. That is to say, it is fun. It is not refined. But it clearly does not want to be. :)

My husband and I went up to the Bell Tower to have a drink and enjoy the view, and it was…read moreabsolutely beautiful! We found a spot in the corner and just sat there taking it all in. The scenery is stunning and you can see so much of Santa Fe from up there. We were told that sunset is even more beautiful, so if you go, definitely try to go around sunset. I can only imagine how gorgeous it must be! The drinks are a little pricey, but they were really good, and honestly, the view makes up for the price. We really enjoyed sitting there, having a drink, and just enjoying Santa Fe. Definitely a place I would recommend! Go have a drink, enjoy the view, and if you can, catch the sunset. Also stop at the courtyard, it has a rich history and is supposed to be haunted.

*The views while enjoying a drink and/or meal is what makes this place special…read more *cocktails were decent but somewhat overpriced- but remember- you are paying for the location *Service is super quick- we didn't order food but noticed that tables were served relatively quickly despite how busy it was

The live music was amazing. We arrived at the hotel late and needed to grab a bite before bed. The…read moreatmosphere was great with the music and fireplace. Our service was excellent and when we stopped in a few days later our server recognized us. Highly recommend for some live entertainment and delicious snacks.

Absolutely a must go when in Santa Fe. It's slightly off the downtown plaza area, so maybe it's…read moreslightly hidden? Worth the tiny bit of extra work. If you can snag a seat in the armchairs beside the real fireplace, consider yourself lucky.

Secreto was hands down our favorite spot for drinks in Santa Fe. Tucked inside a beautiful hotel,…read morethe bar has an atmosphere that's both elegant and relaxed. The massive mirror behind the bar makes you feel like you've stepped into a classic Western movie, adding to the unique charm of the space. Their signature Sage Margarita is a must-try. The bar is filled with the subtle aroma of burning sage, which creates a memorable experience before you even take your first sip. The cocktail itself was delicious and unlike anything I've had before. My personal favorite, however, was the Mezcal Paloma. Our bartender, TJ, crafted it to perfection. Watching him work was like watching a magician at his craft, every drink was made with skill, attention to detail, and genuine passion. Between the beautiful setting, creative cocktails, and exceptional service, Secreto is a place I would gladly return to on my next trip to Santa Fe.

I understand many places are understaffed especially during big events like Indian Market. In case…read morea manager reads these reviews here are some suggestions. 1. Place signs around outdoor seating area notifying guests to place drink orders at the bar. 2. Designate at least one person to take orders at tables indoors. This should be easy to track based on who has menus and who doesn't. 3. Set up an online ordering system and place QR codes on tables for easy ordering. Give option to place orders at right or left side of bar. My aunt, mother and I were ignored multiple times by multiple staff after we asked at bar if we should order there and were told to take a seat and someone would be with us shortly. Two other tables that came in after us were served. I then had to go up to the bar to ask to pay as no one came by again even after all our drinks were empty for at least 10 minutes. Again multiple staff walked by us multiple times. Hard not to read into the reasons we were ignored specifically when several groups were being tended to.

It said farmers market, but who knew you go inside and the back has an amazing bar with gold and…read moreflowers and look at the walls So the rule of the house is the Los Poblanos Gin - get it in more ways than one Service is so sweet, ready to help Julia Childs book is here so it must be amazing

I am familiar with Los Poblanos organic lavender farm in Albuquerque. I had the opportunity to work…read morein two renowned luxury hotels where their products were provided for their guests, Hotel Emma and Hotel Drover. When we visit Albuquerque or Santa Fe, we usually stop by to get a few things to take home. Last year when we traveled to England, we took some Los Poblanos items as gifts for our relatives on the other side of the pond. They loved them.

NICHOLAS, lost a great customer and a lot of respect from my family and troops that fought and die…read morefor a country to have free speech the reason I'm not allowed to go there no more because I wore a short shirt given it to me by one of my followed troops the night of the one year anniversary for the pool tournaments I was not allowed to enter because I wore Trump shirt the night before with my beautiful army pants given by my family members! Respect with all respect fuck that and fuck that place now I love the workers except for a few of them. God bless them, and God bless our troops hurt in sick people and hurt and sick animals

I stumbled in on this place to get Santa Fe night life and I'm glad I came in! The bartender a very…read morechill gentlemen who is the definition of Santa Fe. The bar only accepts cash, so make sure it bring it in small bills if possible! I came in on a night where there is live music (there was a cover charge, so don't be surprised if you come on one of those nights.) If you are in Santa Fe looking for night life, this place is a blast!

What a lovely spot! Came here for drinks and this place was beautiful and every detail was well…read morethought out and executed. Such a charming setting with prompt friendly service and yummy drinks. Drinks were on the pricier side but were good and worth it. Ambiance is a must!

The Dragon Room Bar was truly memorable. Although there's no reservation for an impromptu birthday…read moregathering of 8, we found a large round table not long after we arrived. We had been few years back for our anniversary and ever since then we had wanted to go back. The waiter did his best to gather extra chairs and we were able to all fit at the round table. To my amazement, we had found a spot for the night to celebrate my birthday. The waiter asked what we had wanted to start with besides water for everyone. We got a bottle of red wine started and some margaritas along with a manhattan. Then afterwards couple of fish tacos and some carne asada arrived. We had great drinks and tasty food. Everything is delicious and so much great fun vibes. A definite memorable birthday to remember at this small but fantastic bar. Here's to coming back to the Dragon Room bar sooner.

I had saved going to Tumbleroot Pottery Pub on my list of things to do in Santa Fe and after a trip…read moreto the Georgia O'Keefe museum and lunch we saw it was close by and decided to head in! So glad that we did since we were warmly welcomed and were given friendly, detailed info from the staff member there about the pottery/pub, about the air dry clay, and let us taste some beer before selecting. I had the Mexican Lager and my partner had the pale, and with our clay in hand we were ready to create. I felt no pressure at all and had all the info needed to make something. The staff member there was very helpful, and even gave each table a little dried fruit and nuts to snack on. I loved the vibes here, and it was a really fun affordable activity! I really recommend it! I will cherish the tray I made and remember the yummy beer and friendly staff!

What a fun concept! It's a brewery. It's a distillery. It's a pottery shop where you can buy a…read morepound of clay and make your own creation. We came just for drinks midday. Weekday day drinking! My wife had a bee's knees cocktail and I did the beer flight. Both are served in pottery vessels. Quality of the beer was very good. Staff were super friendly.

This is now the ONLY LGBT bar left in Santa Fe. It's only open three nights a week, but the crowd…read moreis lovely and the service is top notch. (Kudos to Falan and Sara!) The prices are amazingly affordable, and they serve delicious food as well. I only wish they were open more often.

I drive from the Plaza area to the opposite side of town at least once a week to come and enjoy the…read moreatmosphere at the Starlight. I would love it if they were open more evenings. Preferably weekends. Great specials and the drinks here are second to none. Friendly guests and staff!!

Although I recommend this place because it's so cute, the food good & the wait staff kind, I…read moreprobably won't be back. The atmosphere is adorable. We sat indoors which was nice but the patio looked amazing! The menu has almost no variety but is very gluten-free friendly. Oh & the red sauce is hot, heads up. The margaritas are great. All of the staff we encountered was kind & helpful & happy. On a Friday night at 6:45 there was a 1.5 hour wait so clearly a happening place.

If you want to dine with me, first you must solve my riddles three:…read more 1. Good luck finding out when you can and cannot make a reservation. 2. Good luck deciphering the rules for food at the bar vs bar tables 3. Good luck deciding if the lady working evenings hates you or her own life. Midday crew was kind though and the food was good.