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    The Pantry Rio

    4.4 (423 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    The bar
    Francisco S.

    After Spanish Market, we were lucky to find a quick table at The Pantry Rio. Obviously, the location is very convenient, as it is very close to the plaza. Servers were very attentive and fast. The place is nice and the AC was a nice relief from the heat. The patio is ample and I bet it would be great for a cool morning. We had quesadillas. The hubs had the Nopalitos Quesadilla and I had the Brisket Quesadilla. I do not like nopales, but the hubs was quite pleased with the flavor and texture, noting that they were tender and not slimy. The Brisket Quesadilla was good with brisket pieces that were juicy. Both quesadillas were of good size. On the downside, the flavors were just ok and unfortunately do not compare to the food from the other Pantry in Santa Fe.

    Turkey Pesto
    Jeff T.

    Thanks to Yelp. We decided to try this. Very cool, old-school ambience, and the food was absolutely delicious! I had the turkey pesto sandwich and it may have been the best sandwich I've ever had! I highly recommend you visit the pantry, you won't be disappointed!

    Brisket Platter--every part of it was delicious. The only addition I would make would be a butter pat for the tortilla.
    M U.

    The Pantry Rio and The Pantry Restaurant were our collective favorite restaurants in Santa Fe, and we like a lot of restaurants! We ate dinner at the Rio and breakfast at the Pantry. For our dinner my husband got the green chile burger with fries and I had the brisket plate with a side salad. Both were scrumptious! I saw that they had what looked like a strawberry cake in their cooler, but we were too full to get dessert. We will definitely eat here again on our next trip!

    Stuffed French Toast
    Martin B.

    Found parking right in front on a Sunday. Got right in. Table wobbly, our waiter, Jesus, caught it and fixed it right away! Cute, hole-in-the wall restaurant with small patio. Good coffee. Breakfast sandwich was well liked by the wife. Stuffed French Toast was huge and amazing! Did not need the syrup!

    French Toast
    Jerry F.

    I absolutely loved a chicken fried steak I had at Plaza Cafe downtown but by comparison, this one seemed sort of bland, lacking any seasoning. The fact that we arrived early was noticeable as their staff gets ready to the left or the right of the tables it seems. There's a closet to the left where they get dressed and the bar area to the right seems to be a nice chat spot for 5 or more staff during the morning. The loud music to perhaps what turned the experience sour though, as it seems we were the only patrons, but we might as well have been in a night club it was so loud. Lackluster food, good service, but the music was probably the reason we won't return. That being said, my girlfriend said her food was "okay, not bad".

    chicken quesadilla
    Stacy L.

    We visited during Spring Break week, and Santa Fe was packed. Many places in town were closing early and sold out of ingredients, even for a simple pizza. After stopping by a few other places, we selected a taco restaurant on Washington. As we got out of the car, a couple exited, and although it was listed as closing at 10 a.m., it too closed early at 8:30 p.m. that evening. Heading back to the car, we noticed The Pantry Rio on the corner. The lights were on, people were eating outside, and the door was open. My partner ventured in, and the waiter, Jose, greeted him at the door and welcomed us in. They were closing at 9 p.m., and the kitchen was open for only 10 more minutes, but they were gracious, they smiled, and they offered to feed us. They were a wonderful group of people, and it was a welcoming place. We hurried to a table, trying not to inconvenience anyone, grabbed a menu, and tried to select something easy as quickly as possible. We settled on simple naked chicken wings with a side of buffalo sauce and ranch, and a chicken quesadilla. The staff chatted with us, took our order, and smiled the whole time, even though they were near closing. Not once did we feel rushed or unwelcome. The food arrived quickly, warm, and really good. The quesadilla was filled with melted cheese and shredded chicken, and was accompanied by chopped tomato, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. It was just right. We ordered the chicken wings without sauce, and they were cooked perfectly. Not dry at all. They arrived hot, and the coating was perfect. This was the perfect meal after a long day. The whole time we were there, you would have never known the place was near closing. We finished our meal, and they asked if we wanted dessert. That's not something that's typically offered at the end of a meal so late. Typically, we are served a check and pushed to the door at that time of night. But this place was different; they seemed sincere, and we ordered the churros, which arrived à la mode with chocolate sauce. We wrapped up dessert, and they waited until we were finished to deliver the check. The staff seemed to enjoy working with each other, too. A few sat at the bar to eat after work, and we met Allan. He sat down with a delicious piece of chocolate flan he had made just for the staff, and it looked great! After the check arrived, Catalina, Jose, and Allan gathered, and we told ghost stories. And Allan delivered us the most amazing gift of chocolate flan! We had to try it and took a bite before we left with it in a container for later. What started as a frustrating evening turned into a wonderful experience at a restaurant we had never been to before, and we will definitely go back. We thank the staff for providing a hot, yummy meal and making us feel included. This is a good place, with good food and nice people. Go! Enjoy!

    Chili Relleno Omelet
    B N.

    Great breakfast this morning. My wife had the chili relleno omelet with both the red and green chili sauces. I had the huevos ranchero with the green chili sauce. The spice/heat level was perfect. The side of flour tortilla was great to sop up the juices. New Mexico flour tortillas are the best. The service is very friendly and their other menu items look great. We may return soon before we have to return back to California.

    Stuffed Sopapilla (Xmas)
    Denise V.

    While visiting Santa Fe, we wanted to stop by a solid spot to try authentic New Mexican cuisine, and The Pantry was at the top of my list. We added ourselves to the waitlist and ended up waiting about 40 minutes total. To pass the time, we explored Old Town. The waitlist system was a bit awkward, though. It suggested returning within a certain window (about 25 minutes), but when we came back, we were told to check our position in line, which was still 8th, as an indicator instead. That meant another 15 minutes of waiting, which was a little frustrating because their system has 2 conflicting suggestions for wait time. We ordered a cup of the Green Chile Stew; Combination Plate (comes with a chicken enchilada, chile relleno, and brisket taco); Stuffed Sopapilla (upgraded with carne adovada for $1); Carne Adovada Plate; and the Enchilada Choice (also with carne adovada). The food was AMAZING. The green chile stew was hearty and deeply satisfying, and the tortilla that came with it was the best I've ever had!! Soft, fluffy, and clearly made in-house and fresh. I cannot think of anything comparable. So delicious to dip into my stew. We all loved our entrées. It was our first time trying carne adovada, and wow... it's incredible. Deeply flavorful and earthy, with pork so tender from slow-cooking and blanketed in a rich red chile sauce that's surprisingly only mildly spicy. Also, my brother said the brisket taco was the best taco he's had in his entire life!! And we're from SoCal, so we have our fair share of great tacps. The brisket was incredibly tender and smoky. Exquisite. Unfortunately, the service was just okay. They only gave us three place settings despite our party of four, and our check came as just a receipt while other tables received theirs in a checkbook. I also had to walk up to the hostess stand to pay since no one came by for our payment. The food alone makes this place worth visiting, but the service could use some improvement.

    Katie R.

    Fantastic breakfast spot in the central/downtown area! We were in the mood for breakfast burritos and came across The Pantry Rio in our search. We were ordering food to go since we were heading out on a hike, the place was poppin so it wasn't the quickest option, but I'm so glad we got food here, because it was so good! The burritos listed on the menu were mostly wet burritos, but when we mentioned we needed something easy to eat on the go, the girl helping us let us know they had handheld breakfast burritos, just not listed on the menu. I got a Handheld breakfast Burrito with chorizo, and it was fantastic, one of the best ones I've had. It was loaded up with meat and potatoes, and the tortilla had the most perfect char. Two others in the group ordered the breakfast sandwich, which was more like a breakfast quesadilla, and was also really good. Despite everything being decently handheld, we ended up grabbing a table along the river to because it was all a little bit messy. Would absolutely come back here!

    Sabrina C.

    Adorable place to eat outside, especially in the spring when the flowers are blooming over the walkway. Everything I ordered was tasty and served prompt. Lots to choose from on the menu and something that pleases everyone. I'd highly recommend you check this place out whether a local or just visiting!

    Katherine K.

    My guy and I were constantly being overlooked during out time here: they forgot to seat us, then they seated us at a dirty table, they accused us of sitting ourselves because the table was dirty, we had to wave down someone for menus, cutlery, water, service, etc. I'm not sure why they deemed us important, but we did not feel welcomed at all. We came here specifically to try their Blue Corn Pancakes and it was underwhelming. There was nothing special about them and they only provided syrup. We tried 2 mimosas and a margarita. The mimosas were gross and I gave mine back because it didn't taste fresh. The margarita was better, but I would not get it again. If you want to be treated like you don't matter as a customer, then this is the place to go.

    Japanese Bloody Mary

    It's good, I've been there twice with friends for brunch! Nice weather you can sit outside! The Japanese Bloody Mary was good!

    Salmon Tacos
    sarah b.

    Nice ambiance both inside and out. We got burritos and salmon tacos, and everything was tasty. The margaritas are strong and well-priced. Good lunch spot, seems popular.

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    Mille - Blanquette de veau

    Mille

    4.5(239 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    It's French Cafe vibes, you can be casual but you have to be the right temperament…read more Coffee and macarons will always be good. I didn't order any of the breakfast sandwiches but they look and smell amazing. We ordered - Cortado (Gibraltar) - Americano - cappuccino (a tad too watery) Ambiance perfect, coffee for coffee drinkers good, counter service good

    Walked in with my friend and her baby, and immediately, we realized Mille wasn't going to work with…read morethe stroller. Patrons form a line to order, and signs on tables ask guests to order before settling into a table. Before we could give up and walk out, the owner/manager approached us at the Mille entrance with complete kindness, and he invited us to enter with the stroller to find seating before ordering. We were so surprised by his desire to accommodate the baby, and we accepted his generous offer, quickly finding a little corner table in the covered patio area at the back of the restaurant. Once the stroller was out of the way, I placed our orders, and we received our drinks quickly - a black hibiscus iced tea plus a creamy London Fog. Brunch followed shortly - croque Madame for me, veggie quiche for my friend, and a Nutella crepe to share. My taste of the quiche was super creamy, and the croque madame was as rich as expected. Crepe was lovely, though I wish they hadn't run out of eclairs, which are my favorite. We'll have to show up earlier next time - and there will be a next time! Thank you for the hospitality, Mille. The way you welcomed us, stroller and all, made all of the difference.

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    Inside

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    Croissants

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    35 North Coffee

    35 North Coffee

    4.4(297 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    BEST COFFEE EVER! As my family and I were walking around the plaza, we wanted some coffee. We ended…read moreup coming across this hidden gem! The minute we walked into this coffee shop, we were kindly greeted by everyone working. Then, we were given a sample of their caramel sauce that is house made. Apparently, a majority of their syrups and sauces are made in house which is a PLUS. I ordered an iced vanilla latte with caramel drizzle. I've been to a lot of coffee shops and dare i say that this was the BEST VANILLA LATTE i've ever had! We sat outside (they have outdoor and indoor seating which is nice). We had accidentally spilled some coffee, thankfully Kagome was so SWEET and HELPFUL, she immediately came to clean up the mess. Thank you again Kagome! We truly appreciated the staff and the entire ambiance of the shop. Definitely will be coming back!!! Last note. If you're not a big fan of coffee, then I 100% recommend the horchata (it's made in house). SO GOOD!

    Stopped by while visiting Santa Fe and craving a strong morning coffee. The café is super cute with…read morecharming décor and plenty of cozy seating to soak in the Santa Fe vibe. The girl at the register was really friendly. They had brewed coffee ready in a thermos, and when I asked if it was fresh, she let me taste it first, which I appreciated. It was smooth but a little lighter than the dark roast I was hoping for. My daughter ordered an iced mango espresso, but it had an unexpected cucumber-like flavor that wasn't really our thing. Overall, it's a great little café with a welcoming atmosphere and definitely worth stopping by if you're exploring Santa Fe.

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    35 North Coffee

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    Tune-Up Cafe - Mole Colorado Enchiladas

    Tune-Up Cafe

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    A Santa Fe Treasure - Tune-Up Café…read more Diners like cafe's varied menu, which includes flavorful Salvadoran dishes, delicious pies, and numerous gluten-free options. They also highlight the reasonable prices, generous portions, and the cozy, authentic. I had the Chile Rellenos, and "amazing" feels like an understatement. They were perfectly executed: the chiles were tender yet held their structure, the cheese was beautifully melted, and the batter was light and golden without being greasy. What really sets them apart is the depth of flavor in the sauces. Whether you go red, green, or "Christmas," you can taste the authenticity and the quality of the ingredients in every bite. It's the kind of meal that makes you want to slow down and savor it, yet leaves you planning your next visit before you've even finished. Between the incredible service and the standout flavors, Tune-Up Café is easily one of the best culinary experiences in the city. A must-visit for locals and travelers alike!

    Everything about this place is amazing. The food selections are all good and we have never had a…read morebad meal here. The margaritas were extremely tasty. I had the fish of the day tacos. The fish was moist and flavorful. It came with a side of rice and beans and you could tell the refried beans were made fresh! My spouse had the softshell crab sandwich on brioche which was absolutely incredible. We topped it off with a piece of Pear and raspberry pie. We are both very particular about our crusts and this one did not disappoint. This is one of those places that from the outside looks like a hole in the wall. Do not let that fool you. Stop in and order! You will not be disappointed. Staff are also amazing - very friendly

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    Tune-Up Cafe - Patio dining. Super chill low key fun vibe here!!!

    Patio dining. Super chill low key fun vibe here!!!

    Tune-Up Cafe - Cubano sandwich and sweet potato fries

    Cubano sandwich and sweet potato fries

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    Cafecito

    Cafecito

    4.5(343 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    100% plan to return. Local to table Argentenian meal in Santa Fe. Great service, interesting and…read morebeautiful food presentation at this lovely restaurant. Met the owner by his chance stopping by our table. Loved the meal. Enjoyed by family: PERUVIAN ROAST CHICKEN ARGENTINE STEAK SALAD DE LA TIERRA BOWL & Bread Basket. So good.

    A visit to Santa Fe and after 4 hours at the plaza were the perfect storm to be in the mood for…read moresomething special. Cafecito has been showing up on my reels and it looked like the kind of special I wanted. Just a few steps away from the Railyards, this place seems to be in its own island, in a quiet corner. The place is simple in decoration, with lots of plants, plenty of natural light, and a cozy vibe. The manager or owner greeted us. We started special the right way . Staff took a little longer than I expected to take our order (or I may have been veeeery hungry). However, our order came quite quick! The hubby ordered the Santa Fe and Carne Empanadas with lentil soup. I ordered the Gaucho to get some range. The empanadas were quite good and tasty. They were on the medium size, well packed with protein, with a nice and soft pastry. The Santa Fe had very fragrant green chiles and good seasoning on the chicken. The Carne had an amazing taste on the wagyu with a bit of spice and sweet with those peppers. The lentil soup was thick and tasty with every spoonful. The Gaucho, unfortunately, was not as successful as the empanadas. The sourdough was thinly sliced and perfectly toasted, pairing well with the butter and quince jam. The provolone and tomatoes were confusing, but they were well portioned. The eggs were fluffy and ok, nothing to die for, just well executed. The flank steak relied a lot on the chimichurri, which added great acidity, but without it, the steak did not have its own seasoning or flavor. It was satisfying, but the visuals tricked me into thinking it was going to blow my mind. Overall, this is a nice space to hang with friends for a special occasion and enjoy some tasty options. I'm interested in returning to try other things. I like when a place sparks my curiosity.

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    Cafecito - Cafecito at trailhead

    Cafecito at trailhead

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    Crepe

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    Oat milk cappuccino

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