We were looking for a vegetarian place in the area, and were coming up short. But we happened to see this place listed on a blog about vegan options in Santa Fe. It sounded good, so we decided to check it out. It's a little hard to find as it sits behind another building. You have to kind of go around the block to get there. There is a parking lot in front, but it is confusing where you can park (there are signs about not parking for some establishments and only for some businesses, so it's really not clear). We wound up asking in the restaurant and it was fine. The place is pleasant inside. Lots of nice decorations. And there was a steady stream of people coming in and ordering takeout. The menu is on the small side, but the dishes they have all looked really good. One member of our party has a nut allergy, and several dishes have cashews - so the menu was even more limiting for him. But the staff were great. Several people talked to him about what he could eat, and brought out the binder that showed what was "safe." We wound up getting several of the mushroom uttapam and a white truffle dosa. They came with chutney and sambar accompaniments, some of which were flavorful but a little spicy. All in all a great meal. My wife finished her dish, which she typically doesn't do - it was a testament to how much she enjoyed her meal. read more

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I was surprised by the quality of the food. Spicy and well balanced. I love Indian but never had a dosa before. My husband and I tried the tasting menu which was well worth it. The asparagus soup had a kick I was not expecting. The shrimp curry was so creamy and addicting that I wish I had more. Color me shook as I didn't know Santa Fe would have such an unique gem. read more

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The food is fantastic and the staff and ambiance were great. We arrived and luckily snagged the last open table soon after they opened on a weekday. You should go here. read more

We were really looking forward to this place after reading the reviews, but it didn't quite meet our Indian taste buds. We went for dinner, and the place was fully packed with about a 30-40 minute wait. They do have outdoor seating while you wait and you can order drinks, which was a nice touch. The open kitchen with glass walls was also interesting to watch, and the ambiance overall was good. Coming to the food--the dosa itself was okay, but the sambar, chutneys, and masala were disappointing. The sambar wasn't even warm, which took away from the experience. read more

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This place is ridiculously DELIGHTFUL. The character of the restaurant, the decor, the staff... it's just a perfect little gem. If you get a chance, try to eat on the patio. I've had Indian food through the years and always like trying new things, but I'd never had a doja or experienced this tradition of food. Of course, I had to try the paper dosa... I mean, if they're gonna name the place after the dish, hit me with your best shot! I have never seen anything like that on a plate, which immediately made me giggle when the server brought it! But, the taste was not funny. It was absolutely delicious. I'm reminded by the H. Jackson Brown quote, "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." This is one of those places you'll be disappointed to miss. read more

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Food is delicious, but overpriced. I ordered the prawns in curry for $22. Do I want rice? Of course. Get the bill and another $5 was added for the small scoop of rice. The service was very sub-par. I worked as a server for years. I know how the job should be done. Our server, Paula, would have easily received 25% tip on our $100 bill for dinner for 2, but she ended up with 10% as I grew more and more annoyed with her lack of service. 1) We are seated after waiting 40 minutes for a table. (No reservations allowed. What's up with that? Also, the parking situation needs to be improved. We had to park across the street at Trader Joe's and dodge traffic because the lot is full of people who are not inside eating but are outside, waiting.) We see our server, Paula, attend to every other table individually (she's one of those servers who takes a drink order and makes a beeline for the kitchen, goes to another table with a take-out box, then turns around and heads straight back to the kitchen. Honey. You need to make a sweep of your tables. At least GLANCE their way.) So, we sit there while another table next to us is seated and eventually Paula tends to them first-- does the whole "get their drink, then turns around and run to the kitchen" move, even though we're literally sitting 1 foot away: Eventually she gets to us, at which point we've BEEN ready to place our entire order for some time. (Pro tip: When you ask a table if they're ready to place a drink order and they have their menus closed and say shortly, "We're ready to place our order," they're already irked. Step up your game.) I ordered a cold chai. She said she didn't know if they had it. We're there at 5:40 pm on a Saturday. No chai? I said if you don't have it, I'll take a regular iced tea. That's what I got. More on that later. 2) We never saw Paula again. Someone else brought us waters. Another server brought our food. Eventually I wave Paula down and say we'd like to see a dessert menu. (My one glass of iced tea, which was never refilled, is empty now.) She brings the dessert menu then disappears. (Note: we had tickets for the opera. We needed to leave at a certain time. We gave ourselves 2 hours to eat, knowing there could be a wait.) 3) Eventually she returns and takes our dessert order. Does not ask my husband if he'd like another cocktail (which he did, but she rain off and he didn't want to wait another 15 minutes for a drink). Does not refill my tea. Does not bus our table. We stack our dishes ourselves and hand them to another server. 4) Another couple sits at the table beside us and the person orders an iced chai. Paula says she doesn't know if they have any. (? I look at my husband. How does she not know? I ordered it minutes earlier and didn't get it, presumably because there wasn't any. My husband says, "Watch her get chai." Yep. Indeed she did. As I still sat with an empty glass.) 5) Paula starts telling the other table the night's specials. Again, my husband and I look at each other. She never offered to tell us the specials. 6) Another server drops our teeny, tiny dessert off. Ridiculously small. Oh well. I ask for a refill for my glass that has been sitting empty most of the evening. 7) I wave Paula down and ask for the bill. I have my credit card in hand and am about to hand it to her, but she drops off the bill and darts away. Again, we sit and sit and sit. A full 10, maybe 15 minutes later, she finally returns. Runs my card, drops it back off, and doesn't bother to say "Thank you." Servers here, with the menu prices and food quality-- which is good-- have the opportunity to make good money if they learn some basic rules for how to treat customers. I almost always tip at LEAST 25%, sometimes 30%. But, I tip for the service, not the food, and Paula should consider herself lucky to get the 10% I left. For real, you get better service at a Chik-fil-A. read more

So wow... this isn't one of those reviews where I'm saying, "this is good Mexican food" or "this is good Chinese food." Paper Dosa is simply good food. Seriously good. I'll admit, I was skeptical. I've had Indian food a few times and it's never really been my favorite, until now. Paper Dosa changed that. We sat out on the heated patio, which had a fantastic vibe, warm lighting, lush greenery, and just the right size to feel cozy without being cramped. We tried one tasting menu, and of course, I had to order the namesake Paper Dosa. It was phenomenal. The curry, the Chennai chicken, and the mushroom uttapam were all excellent, flavorful, balanced, and beautifully presented. My wife ordered a cocktail, the Palaash, and it was equally impressive. I opted for beer! Which paired nicely with my meal. Service was spot on. Our server was charismatic, funny, and genuinely engaging, he took the time to explain the menu and set expectations, and it made the evening that much better. All in all, Paper Dosa isn't just great Indian food, it's great food, period. 10/10 I will be back here on my next Santa Fe visit. read more

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Delicious and friendly staff. I had the pleasure of dining at Paper Dosa in July of 2022. This was my first time trying a paper dosa, it was delicious, and the portion is generous. The vibe is upbeat, they have outside seating. I'm looking forward to my next visit to try more from Paper Dosa. Pros: -lively restaurant -Paper Dosa -Generous portions Cons: -Gets busy and can be loud Siete viente dos dos mil viente dos read more

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Fantastic first experience! Service was attentive and helpful. Strongly recommend dining on the outdoor patio with its twinkly lights and water fountain - lovely ambiance. Friend's mocktail was refreshing and delicious for $8. Paniyaram starter was spicy and fluffy - like mini muffins topped with shredded veg, lovely presentation. For entree, we split a dosa and an uttapam. The paneer inside the dosa had a texture more like tofu. I preferred the uttapam, which came covered in different varieties of mushrooms and was so savory. Both were served with a cup of potato stew and two dipping sauces. Nothing went to waste, and we both agreed we'd be back! read more

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Just moved from LA and was introduced to this gem by new friends. The food was off the chain delicious. I love Indian food and have never had anything like to before. Go and experience it. read more

This review is not for the food but specifically for the hostess at Paper dosa who has major communication issues. We stopped by this restaurant 3 times during our trip to Santa Fe as it came highly recommended by a friend. But alas, we were not able to get in :( The first time: I called and asked if the restaurant was open for dine-in. Hostess confirmed that it was open although wait times could be long. However, when we reached, it turned out that the restaurant was open for take out only. Second time: Didn't call (since it didn't help the first time) but checked online, apps said restaurant was open but it was completely closed Third time: Called and asked to make reservations, hostess said "we don't take reservations regardless of party size" even though it said otherwise on their website. She said there shouldn't be a wait that evening. And lo and behold! there was a hour and half wait when we reached. Really disappointed on how this business misleads customers. They ruined 3 mealtimes for us but the silver lining is that we found other places nearby with minimal wait and good food! read more

Beyond authentic. I lived in India for 2 years for work, and this place is as good as it gets! Ordered a gigantic paper dosa and the crispyness, chutneys and sambar were exceptionally on-point. The ambience is lively and colorful yet understated. Nice date spot. Service was friendly and almost affectionate! The servers really look after and pay attention to their guests - you can tell. read more

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Our return trip was delightful again. Good food, attentive service. The only downside is the impossibility of finding a parking space... read more

We waited about 35-40 minutes to get a table on a Tuesday night, as they were super busy. I guess it doesn't help that we came after the first seating, so everyone already got seated when they opened up at 5:00 pm, and we arrived around 5:35 pm when folks were still dining. Who knew they would be so busy during a weeknight before Thanksgiving holiday? We ordered: 1) 2 mango lassi drinks; tastes great but wish the size was bigger 2) classic dosa - liked the potato; dosa was huge which is great 3) paper dosa - this was pretty much the same as the classic dosa 4) lamb dosa - the meat was good Think we ordered too much for 2 adults and 2 kids, so had to take some items home. Not sure it was worth the wait, but it was definitely good crispy dosa which was what we were seeking out. There's a waiting area inside to try to stay warm. Parking lot is a pain, as there are very limited spots and we barely found 1 space when we pulled into the lot. read more

Definitely a talk-of-the-town spot, you can feel it the moment you walk in. There's almost always a wait, and during our entire visit we didn't see a single table empty. Very busy and energetic. The dosas were good, and the rasam stood out with a nice peppery kick. Portions are on the smaller side, which worked for us but may not for everyone. While it didn't feel fully authentic like Coimbatore, it's still a great South Indian find in New Mexico. Fun vibe and a solid place to dine. read more

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Staff is amazing and friendly and food is amazing. The people who cook, serve, and all other support functions (and I presume the owners) truly care about making this a favorite neighborhood Indian cuisine. Been here more than a dozen times and love it every time. read more

I had heard really great things about paper dosa in the past and so on a recent day in Santa Fe with some friends, we decided to check it out. I would describe the interior as intimate. It's not a super large restaurant. None of us had ever been and were pleasantly surprised by their tasting menu. It seems like the best route to go because you got to try so many different things. I believe it was three courses, and you could add on a wine pairing. I didn't do the wine pairing instead I got a cocktail, but a few of my friends did. Everything that I tried was absolutely amazing. I started with the chicken appetizer that I can't remember the name of then the spicy basil dosa, and finally the prawn curry. It was all really good and very flavorful. We ended with the rasmalai which a cheese based dessert with sweet cream and was really delicious. One interesting note is throughout the night. You could feel a cold breeze, and it was kind of annoying but upon leaving, I realized that they have a takeout window. Very interesting for sure. I would absolutely come back to try more of the offerings. read more

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This place is amazing! First of all why order Indian in New Mexico? Trust me I asked the same question but this place is sooooooo Delicious Food: I have to admit everything we Ordered was so delicious. My husband thought that I've ordered so much for a group Of 6 but it was juuuust enough. Price is fair And the service was fantastic. I highly recommend read more

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A charming spot to enjoy the 3-course tasting menu (an easy $35!) on the tree-lined patio or colorful indoors. I started with a top-notch South Indian Chai that was sweet and warming, lovely from start to finish. It paired nicely with the Summer corn soup starter - smooth but light, slightly sweet and herbal. The Dosa required instructions - many flavors and textures blending with truffle filling - reminds me of an Indian adaptation of the burrito! My main of lamb in an excellent peppered curry had smoky spice cooled by yogurt sauce, a lovely finish to square the meal. read more

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Man... this is tough. So many people seem to give this place high praise but it feels like even 4 stars is pushing it. I'm going with 4 on the chance that this might be an unusual one-off experience. The good: - the corn soup was outstanding. Seasoned super well, absolutely delicious. We thought this would set the tone for the meal, quality-wise. - the staff was very friendly - The vibe was cool - the prices were reasonable (except an additional $3 to get rice with your curry... that's kind of weird? Shouldn't curry come with rice???) The bad: - everything apart from the corn soup was really not exceptional and borderline bad. The peach and avocado salad was served nearly dry, but even a side of dressing didn't make it much better. The dressing tasted of sweetness and not much else. and the peaches were far out of season. They'd have been wise to get rid of this dish before the peaches stop being good. - the dosa was cooked well but everything that came with it was extremely bland, apart from one very spicy chutney. Spicy but not super flavorful. - the chicken curry was also fairly bland and not very hot once we got it. read more

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Paper Dosa was the finishing touch to my Santa Fe getaway. Stood in line for a table & it was well worth the wait. Service is attentive. Every bite was full flavor. Ambiance is open & inviting. At the bar, tables indoor/outdoor. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Paper dosa is one of the best run restaurants I've ever been to everything they make is stellar the flavors how well they created the artistic applications to every dish. My dosa was the best I've had in a very long time. Even the masala potatoes were delicious and the chutney I can't say enough definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Santa Fe. read more

Long wait, amazing dosas. One of the cutest places in Santa Fe. Also one of the most popular. Everything is cute here right down to the font on the menu! This is a casual dining restaurant that is known for being very kid friendly, including having a kid size, but still really rather large dosa on the menu. Unfortunately seating is limited and the parking lot is kinda small and may be a little scary to navigate. We waited for about an hour after checking in to get a seat. This is my first dosa of experience so I started out really simple. The large paper dosa with a masala on the side for $16 if you notice while sitting here that they bring out large rolled up pieces of bread that resemble rolled up newspapers that's it. There are large cones of delicious sour crêpes made with fermented rice and lentil batter. They served it with Sam bar and coconut and tomato chutney on the side. I loved breaking the large rolled up crepe and dipping it in assorted sauces, but I could have eaten that fermented sour goodness by itself. It was big enough for two. I also enjoyed my friends chili and noon pakora with eggplant chutney. Flavorful but not too spicy. So now that I returned from our trip, Santa Fe, I've been desperately seeking dosa in Washington DC that is as good as the one I have here. This is definitely a must try in Santa Fe, chic and affordable! read more

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Honestly this place is a gem. If you like Indian cuisine you will for sure enjoy the different take on some of the dishes this place has to offer. This is not your typical Indian restaurant who offers the tikka masala or korma for lunch and dinner, they have a different type of dishes that are almost a fusion between Indian spices and some Thai influences, at least that's what the Prawn Curry reminded me of. Let's talk a little more about the prawn curry.. I honestly did not put the spoon down for one second. I think I inhaled the dish because it was soooo good. So much flavor in every bite and the shrimps were plenty and big too. Service was great. This is a smaller restaurant inside but they do have an amazing outdoor sitting area as well. Clean and comfortable for any age and group size. I would love to try one of their dosas because this is mostly what they are known for but I assure you there will not be disappointment if you decide to try them out for dinner. read more

Paper Dosa - Prawn curry dish with coconut rice - Indian Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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This is the best Indian food I've had in a long time, and I'm disappointed it took me this long to try it for the first time. Everything is perfect, the food, the ambiance, the service. Top notch. I only wish they had a reservation system and predictable hours, but I guess these variables adds to the charm. read more

Paper Dosa - Indian Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Menu is very limited. Waited an hour Its a popular place. Beer expensive and it's the first Indian restaurant I have visited that asked me if I wanted rice with my curry. An extra charge of $3 for 25 cents of rice. read more

OH... MY... WORD... I love Indian cuisine. This place is to die for. . The food is SO DELICIOUS. You cannot go wrong with appetizers or dinner. We sat at the bar, our bartender was hilarious. I got extremely lucky that she happened to make the wrong drink for someone else booze-free and it happened to be the drink I wanted to try! And I can't (I'm not supposed to) drink alcohol! So it worked perfectly! Everyone is so friendly and funny here. But it's nice and spread out enough that it could easily be a great, quiet date night spot. read more

Hands down such a unique culinary experience and we are visiting New Mexico for our baby moon. I had never even heard of a dosa before, and I am so glad that my wife found this place. The line was out the door and the weight was about an hour and a half, but we sat in that car with the heater on during the winter to try this amazing food. The ambience was clean and the presentation of the food was nice as well. Our bartender guide us through the menu and a couple of dosas and shared plates will go along way. Hope you enjoy it when you're in New Mexico. read more

If you're looking for a fun bite to eat and FAST service, you've found your spot. If the weather is nice, see if you can snag a spot on the patio! It looked super cute out there. The Tellicherry Lamb Curry tasted very authentic and had a good flavor. Don't be fooled by the photo... The rice was not included, and we rationed the small portion. The White Truffle Masala Dosa was a cool one time try. The white truffle added good flavor and was definitely something I had never experienced before. read more

Paper Dosa - Tellicherry Lamb Curry - Indian Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Great food. The passionfruit pudding was divine and the lamb dossa didn't fail to satisfy. Definitely recommend it!!!

Such a disappointment. I drove an hour to get there, after learning about Paper Dosa, planning my birthday celebration around the meal at Paper Dosa. Dreaming about the menu. So joyfully talking about this special meal. Jeez, it couldn't have gone worse. We arrived at Paper Dosa to find a sign that says Sunday lunch was 1. Take out only, 2. On Styrofoam, 3. Seating outside on the patio in 50 degrees and cold wind only. No seating inside in this uncomfortable weather. I declined. Got to be kidding me.Such a disappointment. I drove an hour to get there, after learning about Paper Dosa, planning my birthday celebration around the meal at Paper Dosa. Dreaming about the menu. So joyfully talking about this special meal. Jeez, it couldn't have gone worse. We arrived at Paper Dosa to find a sign that says Sunday lunch was 1. Take out only, 2. On Styrofoam, 3. Seating outside on the patio in 50 degrees and cold wind only. No seating inside in this uncomfortable weather. I declined. Got to be kidding me. read more

I went here on the recommendation of a friend during my first visit to Santa Fe, and I'm so glad I did. Honestly, if I hadn't been referred, I probably would've driven right past it (in fact, I did a couple of times before finding it). Once there, I was thrilled to discover their Sunday window service, which made it easy to enjoy a beautiful meal outdoors on the patio on a perfect Santa Fe day. The food was incredible--generous portions and absolutely delicious. I had a rolled dosa filled with mushrooms that was a true vegan masterpiece, served with a lovely side of soup. It was so filling I could only eat half at first, but I happily finished the rest later. Paper Dosa is definitely worth seeking out--don't let its understated location fool you. This was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. read more

This is such a delicious experience, I can't wait to be back as soon as possible. We arrived late and the staff was super sweet and accommodating, they waited for us before they closed even though we definitely over stayed the closing hour. Sorry!! The food was incredibly fresh and delicious! I got the beet salad to start then the ground lamb dosa. The salad was so delicious and fresh. The dressing was perfectly balanced. The ground lamb was amazing, savory, and even had some peas in it. They even have an extensive cocktail and wine list! I really wanted to try the three course experience with the pairing but we had arrived too late for the full experience as the chef doesn't like to rush this experience. We even got some desserts to share and they were all really tasty! The restaurant itself is super lush and clean. The service was high quality and quick. Can't wait to be back and try other things! read more

Paper Dosa - Indian Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Enjoyed the food here on our visit to Santa Fe. Pretty elegant dining room with great service. We'd eat here again on our next visit to Santa Fe. read more

This place was amazing. Waited 40 minutes and it was worth it. We did 3 course dinner and each ordered something different for each course. 6 dishes to try. the asparagus soup was excellent. The Chennai Chicken was phenomenal, nice and spicy. Second course I had the mushroom medley uttapam and my wife had a spicy basil dosa. Both were delicious At this point, we were stuffed, but the food was so sublime that we kept eating. Course 3 arrived. I had prawns moline and my wife had tellicherry lamb. First taste of each took the foodie experience to a pinnacle. We ate until we were in pain, but since we couldn't take leftovers back to our hotel, we knew we'd be leaving food on the table. This was a crazy way to try their food, and the first two courses were superb and we couldn't stop eating. Since the place was packed, people kept coming and the tables turned over, so while eating we watched. Others dishes arrived and were works of art. We plan on coming back, each getting a different Paper Dosa dish. Then we can also try the desserts. read more

This restaurant was fantastic! The food was delicious, served quickly and every bite was full of flavors and textures. We had a dosa and one of the curries. Rae,, our waitress, was thoughtful, engaging and helpful, even though the place was packed and the waiting line was out the door!! No doubt, we will be back on our next trip to Santa Fe!. read more

This place is a gem! As an Indian American, I know good Indian food. We were visiting Santa Fe For a weekend trip and this spot came up in top restaurants. We decided to give it a try. With a large family, we were able to order many items to sample and share. We got the idle fries, bagel puri, sprouted mung salad, chicken with yogurt as our starters and we got the multiple dosa as our mains: spicy basil, kheema, spring veggie, paper dosa and the mushroom uttapam. Everything was amazing! Although the flavors of the sambhar were incredibly authentic and delightful, we were excited to have new flavors introduced and a fusion of ingredients not typically found in South Indian cuisine. Cocktails were in redibly creative ans balanced as well! I highly recommend this place! read more

Paper Dosa - Sprouted mung radish salad - Indian Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Dosa is a paper thin Indian crepe made from the batter of rice, gram lentils, fenugreek seeds and black lentils. They are the perfect carrier of chutneys and curries and the simple 'shovel' to bring delicious Indian foods to your mouth. This place is busy so make reservations. They have a take out window that was wildly popular. The interior is modestly decorated and there are booths and tables to seat the hungry guests. The bhel puri was a North Indian street food starter of tamarind and mint chutney infused into the puffed rice, cilantro, onion, mango, tomato and cilantro. Rapid fire flavors in your mouth. Excellent. Chennai chicken is fried chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices. Another delicious choice. My lamb keema was a point on spiced ground lamb dish served with sambar and chutneys. The dosa was rolled like an edible evening newspaper. So many flavors without weighing you down. Others at our table experimented with North and South Indian dishes and all of them were uniquely interesting. All gave their nod of approval! For dessert we sampled the gulab jamun, fried doughnut holes served in a simple syrup. I enjoyed my favorite mango lassi- creamy and lightly sweet drink, like a shake but better. You need more than a couple of visits to journey through the menu of Indian cuisines. This spot will appeal to a variety of tastes. read more

We got the Mushroom Medley Uttapam and it was amazing, genuinely the best thing I've had in Santa Fe. Vegan and gluten free too! The Kollu Rasam was so warming and spicy, I couldn't recommend this place more. Great service, great flavors, relaxing atmosphere even when it's busy. read more

Paper Dosa is definitely one of the best restaurants in Santa Fe! The food there is so flavorful and delicious--I'm particularly in love with the prawn moilee (so rich and wonderfully spiced, and the shrimp were fresh and tender) and the idli fries (super crispy and came with a nice spicy dip!). We also ordered the lamb keema dosa and pakoras. The pakoras were different from ones I'd had before, as in they were much smaller pieces rather than like a fritter, but still crispy and tasty. Cocktails were also delicious! The atmosphere is lovely and service was very kind; it was definitely one of the nicer restaurants I went to in Santa Fe, and the prices reflect that, with dosas around $14-$16 and curries in the $20 range. If I had to choose one restaurant to return to in Santa Fe, it'd definitely be this one! read more

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