Last night I took my wife to Seared for her birthday. I heard from others that the place was good…read more After reading the reviews, I got very nervous about my decision. But a plan is a plan ... First, the atmosphere. Not much. The place is small. White cloth dining. I did not feel the ambiance took away from the experience. Second, the service. Terrific. Unlike many other places in ABQ, the service was prompt and efficient. Our server was Chris. He was knowledgeable about the menu. He made good suggestions for wine and mocktail recommendations. The food was very good. We started with smoked salmon egg rolls. They come with a spicy sauce. Very good. We each had a house salad (they come with the entre). My wife had the steak kabob. The meat was lean and tasty. I had the chicken kabob. The vegetables were crisp. Flavor was good. My order came with calabacitas. We loved both dishes.

Good luck! As we were leaving the restaurant the city inspector slapped a red card on the door. My…read morewife was not able to use the restroom because something wasn't working. Does that mean the staff were not able to wash their hands? We went to celebrate our 30 anniversary service was bad, food was slow, and over priced for the quality.

Wow ! Best New Mexico food in NM !!!-- try the green chili stew and the green chili chicken soup…read moreand don't forget the sapodillas with honey !!! Everything tasty and wonderful; terrific service - all very welcoming and pleasant.

Found this place on Yelp while being on vacation in the area, and wow It did not disappoint…read more Everything was so good. The service and food were fantastic. I order the guacamole salad and it comes along with a green and red salsa that I couldn't get enough off. My boyfriend ordered the quesadilla de carnitas and wow wow so delish! For myself I got the sopadilla and omg so good!

My go to seafood place. Great service and even better food. Definitely recommend. Great ambience as…read morewell!

Yummy good seafood boil bag. Crave crab and crawfish and that's exactly what I got. Very hot and…read morefresh, efficient service, and wholesome environment!

My favorite meal this year. Very friendly staff and comfortable seating outside underneath a tree,…read morewith fairy lights above. We had the guacamole and salsa, I recommend mixing them together, they pair surprisingly well. A little pricey at $9.60 for the plate. For entrees, we had the green chile chicken enchiladas and carne adovada Christmas style. The latter is one of the most distinct and delicious regional dishes I've had. All entrees had really nice pairings with pinto beans, potato hash, and freshly cooked sopapillas. We chose to have the sopapillas with honey as a dessert, but there's the option to stuff them with the entree.

I've been here several times over the last month or so and I just ordered DoorDash from here last…read morenight right before they closed. Each and every time the service has been wonderful the food is great I love just getting the enchilada plate. Also with DoorDash everything was in the bag and the soap peel was wonderful and the enchiladas were fantastic. Going there for lunch the ambience is wonderful as well it's just nice and cute and cozy and I've always had a wonderful experience.

Stoped in for a snack, great service and the taquito sampler platter was so good. It came with…read moresalsa, guacamole and green chile queso. The patio is beautiful-waterfall- flowers- birds- bumblebees - Koi Just delightful

Our waiter was friendly. I ate some beef fajitas it was excellent! I'm already back over here…read moretoday I found a new favorite place I think it's better than Garduno's. We sat outside next to a pond with goldfish it was shady. This is my new favorite restaurant.

Fantastic! We had the chicken mole enchiladas and the Carne Adovada and both were fantastic. The…read moremole had a smokey, earthy flavor and paired well with the corn tortilla. The Adovada was spicy and tender. We had margaritas with our meal (this location has a liquor license and so they do use tequila), and we thought they were okay (though they were very reasonably priced). The staff were extremely nice, and the restaurant was a great mix of families, older diners, businesspeople, and visitors. We will likely come back.

I've never been to New Mexico before so I had to try a dish with some chili! It went so well with…read morethe burrito, and mixing the excess with the potatoes gave them lots of flavor. Service was great, staff checked in on us very frequently and our orders got delivered pretty fast! This place can be a bit busy in the mornings, but its a great cozy spot with some delicious food- it's so worth it.

I did the Sip n Silversmith course and it was amazing! I made a ring and with Kayla's help and…read moreknowledge it came out beautifully! I can't wait to do another class

From the owner: My small business specializes in beginner-friendly Pop-up Silversmithing Experiences here in Santa…read moreFe, NM. In my workshop, a participant will choose a project between a ring, pendant, or keychain. After choosing their stone, we move into the design portion of their piece and work on bringing it to life. I have completely mastered mobilizing my events to uphold the highest degree of safety not only to protect the participants, but the space that we are hosting in. This allows these experiences to be performed in various environments. I have included photos of my setup and previous pieces that participants have created.

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.