I had heard rumors about the cinnamon roll here. They're all correct. The cinnamon roll is, firstly, huge. I ordered huevos rancheros alongside the roll, and as soon as that roll came out, I knew I was packing the huevos rancheros to-go. Secondly, it's crispy on top and super soft and squishy on the inside. It doesn't go overboard on the frosting, and it comes out warm and toasty. The huevos rancheros was good too, but I'd definitely come back for the roll. The service is lovely, very considerate and friendly, and the atmosphere is soft and cozy with interesting views from the windows. read more

San Marcos Cafe - Cinnamon Roll (pat of butter for scale) - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Meeting friends in the Gallisteo area of Santa Fe and a local recommended this place. For starters coffee and a huge chewy, sweet cinnamon roll was split between us all. Delicious! We ordered 2 vegetarian burritos and a platter with "3 eggs anyway you like" and an order of biscuits and gravy. All were hot and excellent! Our server was on the ball and our coffee cups never went empty. The cute, coziness of the wood stoves makes this a great winter breakfast joint. Check out the live animals in the adjacent "zoo" and hit up the connected Seed Store for necessities for rural life. We were so excited we forgot to take any pictures, but we will definitely be back by. read more

I grew up eating at the San Marcos cafe, it was delicious then and it's delicious now!! The green chile stew is my personal favorite, along with the biscuits and gravy. One of my all time favorite spots for ambiance! read more

On the world stage the food here is only very good. But for New Mexico, it's excellent. I had a special, which was like eggs Benedict only in a burrito rather than on an English muffin. It was very good. My wife had the same and was similarly impressed. The cinnamon roll was also very good. Heavy wood tables are lovely. Service was good. Prices are ok. Music was lovely, newage pleasant, relaxing. If you're driving 14 anyway it's well worth the stop. It's close enough to I25 to be worth the short detour as well. read more

Cinnamon rolls are to die for. Very nice people. Pretty southwest vibe. Definitely a good stop. We'll be back! Breakfast burrito was good. Quiche was delish. read more

San Marcos Cafe - Inside layers of cinnamon roll. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Crave their bacon breakfast burrito & cinnamon roll. Sure now, I could go ANYWHERE in NM for a bacon breakfast burrito! But not any other will be like San Marcos! Med sized, I get mine smothered Xmas style and of course starting out with a cinnamon roll. Service is always happy and good! Space is small, warm and cozy along good ol highway 14. read more

Sweet country cafe. Home baked cinnamon rolls. Nothing fancy. Next to feed store. Can get busy on the weekends

This has been my favorite breakfast place in New Mexico for over a decade. It pains me to say, as a former New Yorker, that their raspberry blintz, is the best I've ever had. They are famous for their cinnamon rolls (to start,) but their savory breakfast burritos and Eggs Benedict are top notch as well. They are waaaay of the beaten track but well worth the trip to experience a meal you will never forget. read more

Good food, excellent service and a warm & cozy atmosphere, what's not to love? If you order your chile. "Christmas" be aware of the green

I do not recommend this place. I can't explain it, but I felt extremely uncomfortable here. I did not like the way they were treating the young bus boy. It was just uncomfortable. My meal was not good. I do NOT recommend the San Marcos burrito. The prices were not updated so when I got my bill I felt overcharged from what the menu stated. They have peacocks. And Parking. It wasn't worth it. Food didn't taste good. Service was uncomfortable. I'm not going back. read more

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They are always courteous and have the best cinnamon rolls in town! Take a drive to Madrid after having breakfast or lunch here is beautiful as well! read more

First stop when arriving to Santa Fe, recommended by 12 best restaurants in Santa Fe, we went for breakfast, I've been wanting Huevos rancheros for awhile since I had years ago in Old Town San Diego. The restaurant is super cute! Service was pleasant, food was good, ordered Huevos Rancheros, but somehow it didn't seem as good as what I remembered, I found an old photo had taken of my Huevos rancheros from Old Town, and as I remembered it was better, but overall it was a good breakfast, there is a feed store out back, old school look, was a nice walk around, also they have chicken, ducks, turkeys and peacocks out back, there all in cages, which kind of weird read more

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If you're hungry for made from scratch cinnamon rolls - or anything else on their menu - you are in the right place! Huevos Rancheros are my particular favorite. It's embarrassing.... I lick the plate. read more

Food is excellent. Egg dishes with green chile taste terrific Cinnamon rolls are incredible. This is a rustic NM place!!

You could describe this place as out of the way because it's not near any cities. It's on the Turquoise Trail between Albuquerque and New Mexico near the town of Cerrillos. You can't really call it a secret, though, because it's mentioned in every brochure describing the area, making it seem like a bit touristy, but I still got the feeling that a lot of people there were locals. In any case, it had a nice crowd for a weekday lunch, and it's not as if there was an office park across the road. The decor could be called quaint. Or cozy. As a male, I would call it "tiny" and "tight." Outside there are live birds walking around, most notably a peacock. And, in addition to being a cafe, I think there was an actual feed store there. Menu is kind of similar to what you might find at a tea house, fused with traditional American and some New Mexican. You have the standard enchiladas, some sandwiches, and then a whiteboard filled with daily specials. Things like salads, quiche, and various home cooking like pork chops and eggs. read more

San Marcos Cafe - Peacocks and Turkeys - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Awesome place!!! I love visiting locally owned places that I never get to experience back at home. Well worth the drive from Santa Fe! Only open till about 2 pm I believe. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food and the server was very friendly. Loved the hash browns (but they were actually potatoes). The place looks like it was once a home and turned into a restaurant. Get there early because the tables were all pretty full when we got there t 10:30. Additional: Animal farm outside. Saw 2 pony's, peacocks everywhere, some chickens and turkeys. Nice little photo op spots! read more

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I have been coming to The San Marcos Cafe for over 25 years. I try to visit whenever I'm in Santa Fe. The atmosphere is Santa Fe Funky and the food is always great. When there is a fire in the fire place you won't find a more cozy place to be! read more

Forgot to add--cinnamon rolls were served cold. Coffees weren't refilled. Nothing good about our experience.

The best breakfast EVER!! This is a hidden spot and when we were there it was full of locals. The ambience is really cozy. I ordered half blintz- it was so delicious with cream filling inside topped with raspberry sauce. I also had spinach bake over scrambled eggs served with hash browns. It was sooooo good and was served with their house made garlic bread. Husband had breakfast burrito. Their sauce is out of the world delicious. The french toast is one of the best we have ever had. It is a must order!! We also ordered cinnamon bun. It was crunchy on the outside and soft of the inside. It was huge though, 2-4 people can easily share it. Make sure to put some butter on it and it will take the flavor to the next level. All in all, great flavor packed food with great customer service. This is a must try if you are traveling on the turquoise trail. Hidden gem, that I really hope stays hidden ;-) read more

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If you go just for coffee, a cinnamon roll, and an authentic New Mexican ambiance, this place would be 5 stars. The cinnamon roll is big, flaky, cinnamon-y and soooo good. The only critique is it could use a little more frosting for my taste. The other items we tried on their menu were so-so. Neither of our egg orders were cooked as requested so that was a let-down. The waitress was attentive. Outside of the quaint restaurant are lots of fowl, including pigeons and peacocks. That was fun to see, and would be even more enticing if you have young kids. read more

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So, your on the Turquoise Trail looking for a place to satisfy your need for local, homemade, satisfying food? There are not many places to get just that (and your starting to feel like you are in the middle of nowhere and when will you ever see civilization again?) well, friends....just keep driving to a beacon of culinary delights...The San Marcos Cafe and Feedstore! I am basing this review from my visit there just 2 weeks ago. This place is pretty much a local hangout and above mentioned oasis for lost tourists on the Turquoise Trail...but CHILE HEADS...where are you? This is one of the TOP places in NM to get x-mas on your "feed store" burrito. I don't stray off this favorite too often (maybe once in a while I will get the fresh made biscuits and gravy, but that is rare) the burrito is just satisfying in every way! Start with a warm flour tortilla, stuff with real hash browns (not the icky shredded kind) and thick bacon, roll up and smother with plenty of awesome red and green chile, top with cheese and bake in the oven to melt all that goodness together...serve with garlic bread, just enough to sop up all that chile! DELISH! The coffee is excellent too! Service is prompt and attentive and as many of the fellow reviewers have mentioned the setting is pretty great too. As far as hours go, I think they are only open until 2pm every day...best to call ahead to be sure...and if it is a weekend a reservation is recommended...this place can get very busy! Its a cafe in front of a legit working feedstore...where you can stock up on all your farm and ferrer needs. Birds and unique country feelings are boundless. **I do admit I am a bit biased as I worked here a student in high school...and have loved the food for many years. High school for me was over 15 yrs ago...San Marcos cuisine is pretty much the same since then, 5***** for consistency! ** read more

San Marcos Cafe - Greetings from the San Marco Cafe....may I take your order? - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Driving along 'Route 66' on our way to Santa Fe....see a lovely little house and a sign that says Cafe. Sweet. We could all use a nice cup of coffee. Pull into the parking lot and immediately I'm in love. Live peacocks in the driveway...normal, loud exterior that screams Adobe, and of course out in the middle of nowhere. We make our way into the little shop/eatery and sit down a great homey table. All we wanted was some coffee....which by the way was French pressed and absolutely the MOST delicious homemade coffee I've EVER had. Trust me, I drink a lot of coffee. I did notice a lot of other people enjoying what they were eating...everything from hamburgers to tacos to vichyssoise (random). Servers were so adorable and absolutely delightful. They also have some cute little chachkis to buy (ex. coffee mugs, postcards, local paintings....etc). If you are driving from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, drive the scenic route, its the only way you'll find this place. It's wonderful. Loves. read more

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The service is great, and the food is delicious. Hot coffee with a smile. I got the Huevos Rancheros and it did not disappoint (get the Christmas sauce). I especially liked seeing all of the birds in the backyard. What a cute place to visit! Would definitely come back read more

San Marcos Cafe - Don't skip going out back to see the fowel - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

A fun little stop between Santa Fe and Alb for breakfast/brunch. The food was yummy and I absolutely enjoyed watching the baby peacocks during Breakfast. Great staff and a friendly casual vibe. Will definitely revisit. read more

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This place never disappoints!! The cinnamon rolls are a must to start off breakfast! The staff is always lovely!! And the music by Jerry makes the food taste even better!! Thank you Sir! read more

San Marcos Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This place is not what we had been told or heard. We got cold coffee, weak service and meh food. Stay away from the French toast as it's seems to be an omelette because of the thick egg batter, not good at all! Service was lacking a bit and the manager was rude and condescending! We won't be going back. Two stars, only because the decor and decorations were pretty good for old western vibe. read more

Beyond charming! Great food in an old home in front of a real, authentic, western feed store. The store has ranch supplies, blacksmithing and horse shoeing gear etc.. want a real souvenir? Take home a horseshoe! The restaurant is terrific. Blintzes for breakfast? Yes ma'am. Sandwiches are real good too. Truly unique and delicious. Did I mention the peacocks? They roam the property and on any given day, the males put on a real display. read more

Great food and friendly staff. The breakfast burrito is great. Wish their coffee was a bit stronger.

My husband and I went for breakfast today. I understand they were busy and was looking so forward to it. I walked in. Waited at least 20 minutes and still no smile or welcome from a spastic, overwhelmed hostess. She was miserable it appeared. I gave it a little more time and gave up. Never to return again. read more

An excellent Cafe with quaint NM ambiance including a warm potbelly stove and roosters crowing. Wife was pleased with her omelette, my friend and I had excellent huevos ranchero's. He also had an amazing cinnamon roll. Good service. Good coffee ( no foo-foo coffee). Pleased to recommend over other stops on the Turquoise Trail. read more

This place was divine! The seating area was warm and welcoming, all the staff was extremely attentive and helpful! There were peacocks roaming around out front and other birds you could see in the back out the windows. The food was homestyle New Mexican, and so good for a big breakfast or brunch. I got the half portions of the green chili stew and biscuits and gravy (I couldn't choose.) I had sooo much food, but it was all wonderful! read more

Such a delicious breakfast! The green chili was amazing. Loved the view of the cute chickens and peacocks. The cinnamon rolls looked drool-worthy (but I couldn't try bc I'm gluten free). Ps non-dairy creamer would be cool read more

The last time we were here was 10 years ago. We had fond memories of the food, atmosphere and peacocks Well today we returned ( around 10:30 am). This experience was as great as the last time. We shared the blue corn cheese enchiladas. The 2 kinds of chile were excellent as was the guacomole. Star took great care of us. We got their cinammon roll and half order of cheese blintzes to go. More delicious food to look forward to. We highly recommend. p.s. the peacocks are beautiful!!! read more

Ouch. The rube locals think this restaurant is the best, but in the 5 years I've had the displeasure of going here.. Not so much... It's quaint, and pretty much the only restaurant that has survived in the surrounding area forever... But one must theorize that the bulk of the customer base is people who are buying the chicken scratch in bulk behind the restaurant. The sandwiches are poorly constructed. The new mexican cuisine is hardly passable as edible, and the service is, well, not good. On at least two different occaisions I've found "mystery" ingredients in my take out orders, and you'd better phone in those orders at least an hour beforehand if you want anything warm in a bag to go... read more

I used to go out here with my family for mother's day as a child and loved being able to run around the peacocks, turkeys, and chickens...I don't know any other restaurant like it. I have recently started going again because their feed store burrito is WICKEDLY delicious. Chile is always on point, great bacon, and tantalizing potatoes. Absolutely delicious food with a laid back ambiance. Also, they have this gorgeous waitress (I think maybe the owner's daughter?) Whose eyes twinkle like sapphire stars and has a smile that will make you want to stay till they kick you out. read more

When we visited New Mexico last week, the trip to the cafe here was the culinary highlight for me -- unexpectedly so. We were staying in the small rural town of Los Cerrillos, which is about 25 minutes south of the edge of Santa Fe, and the San Marcos feed store and cafe is just about the first sign of civilization as you head into Santa Fe proper. The cafe was recommended to us by the people who owned our guest house in Cerrillos, since there are some fun animals out behind the restaurant for my son to see and run around with -- an emu, chickens, roosters and peacocks. They are only open for breakfast and lunch, and serve a limited menu of classics (eggs, hash, etc.) and then some Mexican specialties for lunch. From what we understood, the place has a pretty good rep among the locals, and they're almost demanding reservations on Saturdays and Sundays now. I had the San Marcos burrito, which was stewed beef and potatoes wrapped in a tortilla and smothered with green chile sauce (a must within the state of NM) and cheese. Goddamn that was good. My husband had ordered the corned beef hash with an egg over-easy on it, and that came out overcooked, but I'll overlook it since the burrito was so damn good. We had a fabulous, local, character-of-a-waitress who was great, and they have a nice patio off the main dining room with open windows and such. Definitely your local's joint, and not swank in any way, but just good honest local flavor and food. If you're looking to get out of the central part of town and take a short drive out, it's located out on the edge of south Santa Fe on Highway 14, or the "Turquoise Trail." read more

Food here are amazing! The green chili stew is a "must try"...if you can handle the spicy food. They have some roosters and turkeys at the back and...a beautiful peacock. But watch out for the "turkey attack"! read more

Stopped in for breakfast on our way from Santa Fe to Paa-Ko Ridge after hearing of this little gem the night before. Family owned and operated - wife oversees the cafe and husband the attached "feed store" which is equally impressive and extremely well organized like a local Ace hardware. Great breakfast menu highlighted by their homemade signature cinnamon bun which is the size of a small cantaloupe! Encouraged by staff to walk the grounds following bkfst where beautiful peacocks walk freely: Great experience and definitely worth the 25 min drive from the S.F plaza! read more

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Funky, cozy place attached to a feed store. In fact they share a bathroom. Great food! Had the San Marcos burrito and would absolutely order it again. Cinnamon roll was very good too. Check out the peacocks running around the grounds. read more

Cool funky feed store with the best breakfast! You have to start with a cinnamon roll. Warm flaky and huge! We had the corned beef hash and huevos rancheros. Flavorful, fresh and cooked perfect. The red chili is pretty spicy which I love but be warned. Their "toast" is like garlic fresh bread which I think is weird but who cares when you have the cinnamon roll. Staff is friendly and efficient. We were catching up with family and lingered probably longer that we should have but they never rushed us. There are all these birds and peacock roaming the grounds and it is a little out town so it is a special New Mexican experience. If you are driving out to explore Madrid then stop here to eat. read more