We just love it here! The patio is simply gorgeous- whoever cares for the flowers does an amazing job! The service is always quick and friendly and the food is fantastic! We had the huevos rancheros and posole this morning. Both were delicious! This patio is delightful! Oh! And I don't know why- but their iced tea is over the top good! read more

I really like the southside location. It's much more convenient for me. This is a well-rounded restaurant. I've enjoyed the steak and enchiladas and fish and chips for years. Their cakes and pies are incredible ! Everything is good, including the red and green chili read more

This place gives me diner vibes. We arrived during the week and it was not too busy. We were seated almost immediately with friendly service. There is bar, dining room and outdoor seating available. There were so many options on the menu. We ordered the posole and hatch green chile cheeseburger. Both were good. Everything came out hot and flavorful. I'm always on the hunt for a good chicken fried steak. I'll be back to try their New Mexico chicken fried steak! read more

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This restaurant is really amazing. The food is excellent and the staff is very helpful. We enjoyed the green chile stew , which was really tasty. I had the upside down frito pie. This is real New Mexican food. We enjoyed a couple of flavorful margaritas also. read more

Came here for a big family brunch and had the most wonderful experience -- definitely one of my favorite places we ate at during our whole trip! I tried my first sopapilla here and it honestly changed my life. I was worried it would be greasy and heavy, but it was light and fluffy and tasted amazing with the whipped butter and honey. My partner and I shared the beef stew with green chile, which was delicious -- the green chile added so much flavor. We also shared the pancakes (they were just okay) and the breakfast burrito with green chile, which was pretty good. My grandma ordered the gluten-free French toast, which came with whipped pecan cream and green apples, and it was so delicious that I wished I had ordered it myself. We started with the appetizer trio -- tortilla chips with pico de gallo, guacamole, and queso with green chile -- and that was also pretty good. Overall, my favorites were the French toast, the sopapilla, and the beef stew with green chile! read more

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Great food, nice atmosphere and great service. The michelada was very tasty. I had the club sandwich which was loaded with meat and the bread was just the right thickness. Others had the beef tacos and green chil cheeseburger, both very good. Got a couple to go slices if pie and carrot cake! read more

That turkey melt hit SO GOOD. Melty cheese, crispy bacon, sweet onions, and smooth avocado = joy in every bite. I'll be haunted by this sandwich for a while. read more

Plaza Cafe Southside - Turkey Melt - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Service was a lot better since the last time I was here 10 years ago, very warm, very engaging very professional. The food was OK. The plates looked rushed and kind of sloppy the carrot cake was old. You could taste the amount of simple sugar mixture used to freshen it up make it a little moist. Overall, it wasn't bad at all the iced tea had no flavor just brown water with ice. Still prefer the plaza downtown but when I'm on this side of town, I'll definitely try this place again. read more

My wife and I are frequent dinner at the Southside. The food is generally good and some dishes very good. The staff is professional and attentive. This a great ham and eggs place. The ham is bone in and the hash browns are cooked to order. One issue bothers me every time we have breakfast. The butter (probably vegetable margarine masquerading as butter) always is cold and hard as a New Mexico rock. You get a big scoop of the spread on your toast, which is usually cold, that just sits there. There is no possible way the material will melt. You end up with cold toast covered with an cold off-white paste. Same goes for the hotcakes. Be great to have rich butter that is spreadable. Too much to ask? read more

This is a must when you're in Santa Fe, literally EVERYTHING is good and the service is impeccable! We started with margaritas and they are fresh, refreshing, and not too sweet! Highly recommend the prickly pear! We live in LA and DREAM about the green chile queso, and it once again did not disappoint! We ordered 2 orders and cleaned the bowl! Then for entrees we got a variety from New Mexican staples to the turkey club with the green chile sourdough, to the chicken fried steak, to the Green Goddess salad and all of them were 10/10! No notes! Then although we were so full, we had to get dessert! We went with the key lime pie and the coconut cream pie, and dare I say the coconut cream was life changing! The key lime was also delish, but the coconut cream altered our brain chemistry! We are counting down until we can come back! read more

Plaza Cafe Southside - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I have always loved the downtown location, and this location is just as good. The staff was just as attentive as the other location, and the food is just as good. read more

good food good service. love the sofophillos (sp))? We had chili and chicken enchiladas. recommend by our tour guide today. read more

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Been going there for years. Silver Coin Margarita everytime. Tonight the Silver Coin gave us such allergic reactions I would never order one again. Maybe they downgraded the tequila. So be careful to review what you're getting. Not all servers are experienced at making sure you get the right drink I guess. read more

Came here after recommendations from friends about the downtown location. Wife had the green enchiladas with eggs. I had the Nortena Tacos. Everything was very good . The green chile was not for beginners but I am used to that . I would go back and the service was good. read more

Service was fast even tho it was BUSY! Cute patio seating, it's covered so it's not too hot. Surrounded by flowers :) I order the New Mexico steak and eggs with red and green chili! It's was delicious! If you're in the area stop and try it. read more

Plaza Cafe Southside - New Mexico Steak & Eggs Red and Green chili - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Everything was excellent! The service was prompt and friendly. We enjoyed our spicy salmon salad and fish tacos. The menu has something for everyone. We topped off our meal with a yummy generous slice of key lime pie, enough for 2 to share. read more

The food at the Plaza Cafe off the main square is excellent. Be sure to try their Boozey Shake. It will have you walking on sunshine. The food was also excellent at the Southside location as well. I had never been to this location, so I was excited to try it out. But what would have been really amazing was if their service didn't just show how little they actually cared for their customer. I waited for about fifteen minutes to be seated. There was nobody else there waiting. Almost half the tables were empty and they didn't close for another two hours. And yet while I seemed to have all this going in my favor, I just stood there looking over at the three waitresses leaned up against the side of the bar (and a very nice bar it is) talking to the bartender. I know they saw me, because I watched them glance at me from time to time. Yet there they were, just ignoring me until I finally had enough and chose a table to seat myself at. Then I waited for another fifteen minutes before somebody decided to be my server, and yes, I was sitting in an occupied section of the restaurant. The food was still very good, but even when it was time to pay I almost had to be my own cashier. Tip to management: When you have plenty of employees but get reviews like this, it's probably because you employees are doing the Quiet Quitting thing. read more

not a fan of Plaza Café on the plaza. But this location on southside is much better. Enjoyed a fresh spinach salad and my husband had eggs with sausage and cheesy hashbrowns. Excellent service. Will definitely be back. read more

Plaza Cafe Southside - Spinach salad with mushrooms and bacon vinaigrette - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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This place was recommended to us by the receptionist @ our hotel and it did not disappoint. I had the enchiladas emoladas and my friend had the crispy fish tacos, which both came with rice/beans. We also had the guacamole/salsa with chips. We couldn't praise the food enough.....all was very delicious. Service from our bartender, Enrique, was immaculate. He was very informative and knowledgeable. Our drinks were very, very tasty (michelada & mango margarita).. From the outside, you could not see how nice it looked inside. This establishment was very busy, being a Tuesday evening. I do highly recommend! read more

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This is a super cute 50's style diner. The service was adequate (not super friendly, but we noticed that seemed to be the norm in Santa Fe. I had the blue Corn pancakes, which were ok. Overall, it was an average experience. read more

I was really excited to try this place since it's so close. I would recommend this place for drinks and apps but for dinner there's way better options. The food is pricey. Seems appropriate for downtown Santa Fe but not for the backside of Lowe's. The green chile is very good.. the red is not..tastes like uncooked masa. Even the fries weren't great. The service was average if anything not friendly - cold. Our greeting was "how many" and didn't acknowledge when we left. The cookies they give with the bill are underwhelming too. read more

Plaza Cafe Southside - Blue Corn Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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The Steak Fritz and their Old Fashioned are excellent. Good service and great ambiance. read more

Plaza Cafe Southside - Plaza Cafe Southside - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

A fun diner stop on the Southside. They have lots of space for any size groups. The waiter was helpful and knowledgeable when I was trying to decide what to have. I settled on their new salad the Green Goodness and added steak to it. The salad itself was delicious and filling, the steak was kinda chewy so it took away from the whole meal but overall I liked the salad. We also got a house margarita that was good. We didn't try their desserts but they looked delicious and we'll need to next time we come. read more

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A favorite of mine. Nice staff, good food and atmosphere. Plus 2 locations to choose from.

Met my cousin and her husband here for brunch. Quite a diverse menu and the food and service were great. I had the Plaza Breakfast, 2 eggs over easy, hash browns and link sausage smothered in green chile accompanied by 2 buttermilk pancakes. Yum My wife had the Traditional with 2 eggs over medium, bacon, hash browns and toast. My cousin went for the Spicy Salmon Salad and her husband the Green Chile Stew. All delicious! read more

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We chose this location because it has a pet friendly patio. The food, however, speaks for itself. Very satisfying! I had the frito pie which is definitely sharable. My friend had breakfast. The bacon looked perfect! Also had the special 75 margaritas. Strong but with plenty of flavor. NM salsa and chips too. We left full! Will definitely return the next time I'm in town. read more

Plaza Cafe Southside - Frito pie. Breakfast beyond. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Came here for dinner with the girls weekend. And yum! I had the steak and enchiladas. The steak was cooked perfectly (med rare). The ambiance was nice! I wanted to go again before I had to leave back to home to California, but we ran out of time. Will have to go here again if I come back To Santa Fe read more

Plaza Cafe Southside - Steak & Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Stopped by for a quick dinner on our way home. The guacamole with fresh warm chips , mole enchiladas (a seasonal special), and the quesadilla were all excellent, the service quick and friendly, and the outdoor patio very pleasant on a Friday evening in the fall. read more

Best chile con queso in Santa Fe. Actually the best. Otherwise it has a divey diner vibe with comfortable booths and good service. But seriously. Chile con queso. Seriously. read more

Tasty modern telling of a 50's era diner- little more upscale, more NM flair on the menu and in decor. Tasty, efficient, and always a great choice before the Santa Fe Opera kicks off a performance. read more

So incredibly CLEAN - even the condiment bottles! FAB food and quick professional service

The food and service are always tops! Great green chili cheese burger! And the owners work here in this established local Santa Fe restaurant! read more

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Plaza café southside is my preferred location! Gluten free/vegan options. Unfortunately their vegan burger is impossible which has soy. The service is always great. Always plenty of seating and the food is pretty good. read more

this is one of our two "go to" restaurants in Santa Fe. The other is the Plaza Café on the plaza. Excellent food. Excellent service. Enough said. read more

Went here recently on a Saturday night. Place wasn't too full. Service was ok. Food was disappointing . My mole chicken enchilada plate came with not fully cooked rice (rice was hard and crunchy), some beans and a sopapilla. The chicken inside the enchilada was extremely dry and lacked any flavor. Mole sauce was ok. The sopapilla was extremely doughy. One of my girls got the cheese quesadillas which were made of really thick tortillas and very dry. Another child ordered the bean burrito which also came in a thick and heavy tortilla that was difficult to swallow. The kids meals need a kid friendly soup or sauce to help swallow the meal. We also ordered a Greek salad with grilled chicken which was the best and most expensive dish. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place but if you have to go I'd recommend ordering a salad and staying away from the "New Mexican" food. read more

I visited this place for dinner with a group of 6. We were seated quickly as this restaurant is large and there were only a few other diners there. I quickly decided on a local beer and frito pie for my drink and meal. Both were excellent! I ate every bite of my frito pie. Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend. read more

Plaza Cafe Southside - Frito Pie (Upside down) - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Absolutely excellent, Plaza South has it all. From tastefully decorated vintage diner atmosphere to the great service and management, Plaza Cafe Southside is fantastic. Andy Razatos, the manager, is professional, kind and will make your eating experience a joy. The New Mexican food is delicious. We've had most of the menu. Oscar, the mixologist at the bar, makes well-balanced cocktails, martinis, margaritas, and signature specialties. Steak and eggs, blue corn pancakes, and huevos rancheros are great for breakfast. Nachos are layered with all best ingredients. The white cheddar queso and pork green chile stew, burgers and BLT with avocado are good for lunch. Posole, blue corn enchiladas, frito pie, and stuffed sopapillas are NM flavor favorites. Sometimes they have NM trout dinner or liver with bacon and onions. It's pretty hard to go wrong with their menu. Save room for dessert. All the pies are good. There is quite a selection of pastries. Bisqochito wedding cookies are crazy evil good. If you're visiting Santa Fe, try it out. Locals love it. read more

So. So sad what this place has become. Is it that it's too rich with entitlement? Riding on the reputation of what the original owner originally built? Is it that they feel like their sky high prices allow for just garbage food to be sent out of the kitchen without any quality control? The snotty waitstaff can do dive-by service with impunity? Save your time. Save your money. So many better places in the neighborhood This is no longer what it used to be. . read more

We stopped in today for a nice lunch just before heading to Meow Wolf Santa Fe. The restaurant is bright, beautiful, clean and very well run. We were seated immediately and had drinks within two minutes. Our waiter, Enrique, was incredible. Fast, friendly, efficient and very good at his job. I ordered spicy fish and chips and my lovely date ordered a cheeseburger with a side of beans and rice. We shared a carrot cake for dessert. Our bill was very reasonable and we left both happy and well fed. The people of Santa Fe are lucky to have this incredible eatery. read more

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Always always always really good New Mexican food. Dog friendly patio. Red chili is gluten free and hot! The huevos rancheros are classic. Never as busy as the original location and the food is delicious. Staff are friendly and accommodating and have been here a while. Great family atmosphere and lovely mix of old and new decor. Not sure why this location does not have 5star reviews. Been here many times and they are always consistent in service and quality. read more

Plaza Cafe Southside - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico