The best place in New Orleans for the best fresh food and AMAZING margaritas! Nice indoor and patio dining. And to top it off, the nicest and most welcoming owners! read more

Love Santa Fe! Cool location and their food/brunch is one of our go tos in the city. Great selection, love the ambiance/location and service is always friendly and fun! read more

Great ambiance with outdoor seating. Bike riding today and decided to head down Esplanade to find something to eat by bike. Mid to upper range location with great service and food is amazing. Recommend the guacamole. Beautiful day for a bike ride, great food, outdoor seating with great service and you will find Santa Fe. read more

Santa Fe - Outdoors - Latin American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A little late in posting, but still worth the while. We wanted to eat near the track before heading into Jazz fest to save a little cash. I was afraid there would be a wait given it's location, but there wasn't. It was busy for sure but still plenty of tables inside and out. We started with House Margaritas. I was a disappointed by the size of the little plastic go cup it was served in, but let me tell ya, they did not skimp on the amount of tequila. Just a bit strong for my taste but still good. I was really happy with the pork tamales. They were full of meat in the middle with mesa on the sides, all covered in cheese. My husband enjoyed his burrito. Service was great, overall a pleasant experience. We will be back. read more

Santa Fe - Pork tamales - Latin American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Santa Fe on Esplanade is a go to Sunday brunch spot for us (especially on downtown super Sunday). Their $1 mimosas are a better deal than any bottomless offers you can find in the city and the jalapeño cornbread drizzled in honey is such a warm welcome for every table. It's been our go to brunch spot for some time and can always count on Santa Fe to start our week right. read more

Santa Fe - a bowl of soup and a plate of food - Latin American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Food was delicious.. well what we had of it. We ordered queso and calamari, but by the time our server returned (about 45 minutes later), we had filled up on apps. He didn't even ask for our entree orders. What we did have was really delicious, and the outdoor dinning area was very pleasant. I wish we had a chance to try more food! read more

Santa Fe - Chips and salsa - Latin American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Beans were microwaved and still cold at the bottom of the bowl :/ would've asked for them heated up but service rarely came by, but I know the staff shortage is nationwide. Everything else was alright, a LOT of locals I talk to all with the menu and foods tasted like back in the old days at the original Marigny location. Big dining area though and outdoors is great read more

Santa Fe - Enchilada - Latin American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Santa Fe does not cease to delight me every time I go there. First of all, their hospitality and service is unmatched. They are not running a restaurant as a business but the are living a passion for good food and service. When I wanted to have their delicious grilled octopus, they suggested for me to have the mussels. OK, I like their mussels with chorizo also. No they said, you need to try the curry mussels. I reluctantly accepted the offer because, I'm not a big curry fan. But, calling this dish curry mussels is injustice to this absolutely delectable dish that in fact makes love to your taste buds. Heavy on taste and light on spices, a very balanced dish. One has to try it to be transported to the taste heaven momentarily. read more

Santa Fe - Curry mussels - Latin American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great place always love it. Everything is good. I love how they add avocado to their Caesar salad. The fried green tomato is awesome and accompanied by four succulent shrimp over a light spring mix Yelp hint: order fried green tomato appetizer in the place of your salad. It was very filling read more

Still bringing a pretty reliable level or quality. Inside is still super noisy with bad acoustics so our outdoor dining meals have been even more enjoyable. read more

Amazing atmosphere. Service is personable. Food is amazing. Restrooms ACTUALLY have hot water when you wash your hands.

We stopped in for a late lunch. It was nice and quiet in the dining room. The service was a little slow but the food was fantastic. We started with margaritas. We had a beef tacos and shrimp tacos and a side of rice and beans and it was really great. My husband ordered a chicken burrito and that was very tasty also. We will definitely go back. read more

I went here this time specifically for the paella. It's a special on Thursday. Killer. This is the real deal. The seasoning was spot on and the rice is cooked perfectly. The service is like every other place right now. It's off but they do try. They just don't have enough people so when they get crowded it backs up. The food is always worth the wait and this was not any different except that it was Paella and you just can't get good Paella in this city. This is not just good it will savor for days. They put in plenty of seafood. This time of year I like to sit outside . At night it's especially nice under the oak trees. read more

Octopus. Yummy, but even better than that was the staff and atmosphere . I made my way into Santa Fe after the brunch crowd. Sat at the bar, and was coerced into trying the octopus. Kudos to the staff for their salesmanship! In any case i enjoyed myself and will be back to this gem nestled in the heart of mid-city. read more

Santa Fe - Octopus. - Latin American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans. The place is very nice, cute and cozy. It is a family business, it's owned by this sweet married couple and they both are in the restaurant almost all the time. They are extremely friendly and like chatting to their restaurant visitors. There is also a beautiful patio facing Esplanade St, which is covered by glass looking I guess plastic? It does look like glass though. So you can sit outside in any weather. There is a tiny parking lot in the back of the restaurant, it fits 5 or 6 cars and it is almost always full. But there is plenty of street parking on Esplanade or side streets. Frozen margaritas are the best. They are made from scratch with fresh fruit. Last time I came here I spilled my drink trying to take a picture of my food for Yelp. I almost cried :) Come and see this place, you won't regret it! read more

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Cute restaurant. Street parking, no dedicated lot. Be careful in the evening, plenty of bikes with no lights. Very dangerous. Food is good. Quesadilla was flavorful. Guacamole was also good. No refills on water! Service is friendly, but rare that they check in on you. read more

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Quaint little place with excellent curb appeal. However... our waitress, Sue seemed be put off by our very existence. From the get go, we did not order in a timely fashion when she came to our table which resulted in an abrupt exit. Quick tip be ready when she tees there!! The food was delivered with nice plating however subpar in flavor at best. The margaritas were....lets just say heavy on the lime. But wait! The sangria was a 10 and the guacamole and quest were star of the show! We requested a topper of OJ to sweeten the tartness and upon doing so, were delivered a solid eye roll and quick departure. Would we go back... Not on your best day. Texas is delivering a 2.0 for this spot. read more

I had lunch here yesterday and enjoyed my visit. First of all, Santa Fe is located on Esplanade Avenue near Bayou St. John, and I love the area. There's outdoor seating so you can enjoy a nice breeze and lots of people watching. I parked right on the side of the building and was greeted and seated right away. This place just feels authentic. From the decor to the mellow and friendly staff, it all makes me feel like I'm on vacation. I ordered my water, and while I perused the menu my server brought me a big basket of fresh chips and a bowl of smoky, sweet salsa. So good. I went with the roasted beet salad with goat cheese. I had fully intended to have a huge, rich, plate of something Mexican, but that salad was calling my name. I really don't know what happened, but I know now that I chose wisely. It was a generous size, the beets were perfectly prepared and there was a lot of tangy, creamy goat cheese. I would definitely have that salad again. I've had other dishes at SF, and have always been pleased. read more

Have not been here for years! Dined here post Covid last week and it was a lovely evening. Margaritas were as strong as I remember and the ambiance with all the little lights in the trees on Esplanade is so charming! Staff is attentive and courteous- when I had to go inside to use the restroom everyone joked with me and I was cracking up. The queso is not my favorite, but that didn't stop me from eating a ton of it. Tuna dish was great and exactly what I expected, but why was I trying to be healthy there? Next time I'm getting a quesadilla or something and going all in. One of the prettiest outdoor dining spots in NOLA! read more

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Favorite margarita happy hour in the city!! Santa Fe as always been my go-to for a good ole marg. I love that they have happy hour Mon-Fri, so it's been a great first stop for Friday night bar hopping. Their margs are pretty strong and also super tastey; perfect combo of simple syrup and sour mix. Also, their chips and salsa are complimentary and very tastey...the salsa is nice and thick, not watery with chunks of tomato and onion like most free salsa. I've tried several items on their food menu over the years and to me, the food is just ok-good. Not bad, but not awesome lol. It's also a bit overpriced, to me. So, I go for the dranks and chips n salsa and ambiance, which is great. I love spending an evening on Esplanade Ave. I don't see many young people my age out eating and drinking in the area and I don't know why. It's lovely. Tip: bring your metal straw. They only have cocktail straws so if you have a regular sized glass, it doesn't work out lol. read more

Santa Fe - Margarita double and free chips and salsa - Latin American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Local NOLA mildly bougie Mexican joint. Cocktails and wines are extensive. Beers are limited but there was a nice Abita Amber Lager available. That washed down a fantastic Beet & Goat Cheese salad. I added the seared Tuna to mine which was also awesome. Wish I had more time in NOLA this trip. Yum!j read more

Santa Fe - Latin American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place is so YUM. Chicken Maximillian is just a must have! Definitely could split this entree and get an app to share as well! "Perfect" margarita was also spot on. Our server Greg was efficient and attentive! I would definitely recommend this place!! We sat outside on this lovely evening and much to our surprise there was a violinist on site! I would give 5 stars, butttt - there were smokers nearby, dining outside, and that was a turn off. We did move tables upon this discovery, and it was perfectly okay, so don't let this discourage you....but the policy should be implemented of NO smoking underneath the covered porch outdoor patio seating, which is clearly for dining. Its 2023, who wants to inhale smoke as they eat? For sure, no one! I will be back and will certainly recommend to friends and travelers alike! Gem of a spot! Enjoy!! read more

We have driven by this place again and again. My wife, who loves Latin food, always says we should stop. We went for her birthday. The experience, atmosphere, service, and food was amazing. Highly recommend this place for a date or just to grab some dinner. read more

Santa Fe - This was the special - it was a soft-shell crab over puréed eggplant and smashed potatoes with pickled vegetables and grilled asparagus - Latin American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A haiku for our lunch at Santa Fe; Amazing service Margarita on the rocks Delicious salad read more

Delicious food, outdoor seating, great margaritas, and excellent friendly service! Santa Fe is a casual, neighborhood restaurant with lots of regulars. In New Orleans, repeat customers are the highest endorsement! read more

I just had the most delicious lunch here. First of all, plenty of outdoor seating for safe distancing and servers wearing masks. The location outside is delightful lots of shade. Owner appears to be on site fixing outdoor spaces for maximum comfort and shade. I had the gazpacho, a house salad and a margarita. Maybe because I've been isolated for two months but this was one of the best lunches I ever had. Fresh, flavorful and pretty. If you have been reluctant to head out not knowing what it might be like, this place is maybe your first foray. Server was delightful, efficient and attentive. read more

Santa Fe - Gazpacho - Latin American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I have adored anything I have ordered at Santa Fe. My favorite is the Fried Green Tomatos with shrimp. The servings are huge. I dine with 3 friends and everyone loves the food and the service. The outdoor seating is very nice and they have heaters for the cold weather. Everyone should try Santa Fe! PS Dogs are welcome, at least in the outside area. read more

This place is just lovely. The drinks, the staff, the atmosphere. I've been coming here more often recently and I sure like it. I always get the tuna tartar! read more

Upon arrival I got lost. There is outside seating and you have to wait ti be seated as well as inside seating. I appreciate the nice alcoholic beverage. It was half off by it being Happy Hour so I was happy. However, the price made me smile!!! I shall go back for the food later but I just say my drink was really good. Nice amount of tequila and juice concoction read more

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The crab cakes are some of the best I've ever had of the none fried hard variety. Would recommend

I've loved this place for many years, particularly in the Fall when they turn on the twinkling lights, and guests can dine outside on the patio and along the sidewalk. The food is always hot, fresh, and tasty, and the Margaritas on the rocks are the best! read more

In town for Thanksgiving week and stopped in for lunch. Santa Fe in its former location was a regular destination in the 90's. The Esplanade location has great outdoor seating. Had the chips and guacamole as well as the standard and complimentary first bowl of salsa. The red snapper special was quite good. The service was perfect. The restaurant appears to be slightly understaffed but the wait staff "stays in touch" with you the entire time, letting you know that you have not been forgotten. I specifically requested slow service as I was working on my laptop. My server couldn't have been better or more gracious. The biggest difference between the service here and the service at other restaurants, which are also understaffed, is communication. Santa Fe is a great spot. Good drinks (which I didn't have today), good food, great and convenient setting, and a competent staff! Thank you Santa Fe! Looking forward to the next visit. read more

This place is pretty solid. I've been here before but only to drink. This time I tried some food. They have really good margaritas, which is the only drink when I go. Some very nice ladies I met at the bar were raving about the salmon appetizer. They insisted that my friend and I try it. They insisted so much so that they had one sent out to us. And it was as good as they said it was. It was flavorful and had a nice crust on the outside while the inside was moist and flaky. The sauce was great and it had a good side salad along with it. I also tried the mussels and that were great. The flavor of the broth was so rich. My friend ordered a burrito that looked pretty good. I got the hot wings in the honey chipotle glaze and that were really good and came with a nice corn salsa that was yummy as well. The service here is always pleasant and it's a nice, pretty quiet place. read more

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Taco bowl was my choice. Delicious. Service folks were very good. Will return! Oh, the sangria was good too. read more

Tuna tartare is the best app! The beet and goat cheese salad also amazing! Wonderful ambience and love the outdoor seating! Always a fantastic dinning experience and the drinks are always fabulous! read more

Three stars only for atmosphere and the margarita. The food is mediocre at best. The salsa and sangria do not taste home made. The chips are almost always stale. The food is lacking in flavor. The best thing on the menu is the steak and mushroom quesadilla, this is very good but nothing special. They also charge a credit card fee. I come here for drinks and the atmosphere, but do not expect to be impressed by the food. read more

Absolutely delish food, I highly recommend the rueda de juevos. However, staff can be a bit negligent.

Delicious Mexican food; good Margaritas too. Diverse menu with something for everyone . Friendly and prompt service in a lovely simple environment. One of my favorite restaurants read more

New to the area, so looked up Santa Fe but their menu on some sites and their site is different than the menu at the restaurant. It is not a Mexican food restaurant, more like a fusion restaurant. I decided to get the fish tacos but they are nothing like the Southern California fish tacos because no seasoning, sauce but good grilled fish but no lime with it. It was just a piece of fish on top of tortillas, then lettuce, guacamole, pico on the side but no cotija. read more

The ambiance at this place is fire!!There is a wrap around porch that is lit (dimly) with string lights and is nestled right next to the street. This is an adorable neighborhood joint and I would recommend going to just enjoy a margarita. They're delish. The meal itself was good albeit expensive. 18.50$ for two tacos is outrageous. The portions on the tacos were good (I got blackened red snapper) but I just can't justify almost 20$ for tacos. Tacos. The salsa was good but had an interesting texture. I don't know -- good experience but the price and the extremely ditsy server kinda put a damper on it. read more