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    The Pantry Rio

    4.4 (416 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    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!

    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!

    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!

    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!

    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!

    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.

    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.

    Huevos Rancheros
    Lisa B.

    This was a short walk from our hotel, and was suggested by the front desk as a good place for breakfast. The girl who recommended it was right. Outside has bright, colorful tables with umbrellas, which would have been great later in the day when it warmed up, but inside was bustling and friendly. I love huevos rancheros, and it's amazing how different each place does them. This was yet another version, but was filling and delicious. There's a choice of red or green chili sauce. I went with the red and it added a flavorful kick to the egg and beans. My dining partner got French toast and eggs and enjoyed them as well. Service was friendly.

    Menu
    Darlene C.

    We have been here a handful of times and it is very good! The foods always consistently delicious! I don't think they take reservations and sometimes on the weekends especially there may be a wait because it seems a lot of people show up for brunch. They have all kinds of flavors of mimosa too. I had a michillade and it was one of the best ones I have tried in Santa Fe and they use Clamato in it too! It's very casual here and you can find parking spots on the street. I recommend the huevos ranchero and chili soup too.

    Chile Relleno Omelette with a side of guac
    Yvonne I.

    I was excited when I learned that this restaurant offered a chile relleno omelet and knew I had to give it a try. The restaurant offers plenty of indoor seating, but the large patio is also a great option, especially on a nice day. I ordered the chile relleno omelet along with a small side of guacamole. The flavors were solid overall. While I tend to prefer fluffier omelets, this one was a bit denser. I'd still be interested in coming back to explore more of the menu as there are other items that also sound great.

    Traditional breakfast
    Mary B.

    Good food, pleasant servers, nice patio. Visited this restaurant while in Santa Fe for a couple days, and it was a great choice for breakfast. Although busy inside, we were seated on the patio right away. The coffee was good and refills were offered which was excellent. The chorizo was very unique and tasty. Solid choice for breakfast.

    Half of a delicious breakfast burrito

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    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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    GREAT ESPRESSO! Perfect for an afternoon buzz. Also the cold drinks are awesome. Afrogato ,…read moreStrawberry macha .

    35 North is located at the Shops at Santa Fe on level 2. There was plenty of signage (shown in the…read morephotos) directing us to the right location, so it was easy to find. The café has a cool, modern vibe with plenty of indoor seating as well as a nice outdoor patio. They were very busy on a Saturday morning. The counter staff was very matter-of-fact. Not rude, but not especially warm or welcoming either. Honestly, I got the impression she was just under a lot of stress. We also asked another staff member if we could use one of the patio umbrellas (they were all closed for some reason), and he was prompt and friendly, which we appreciated. We ordered a toasted everything bagel with cream cheese, a meat-filled empanada, a honey latte, and a cold brew. The cold brew was a little too dark for my taste, though coffee preferences are definitely subjective. Interestingly, there's a place in Albuquerque that has an almost identical flavor profile. The toasted everything bagel was very good, but it didn't come with quite enough cream cheese. The single cream cheese packet also felt a bit lackluster presentation-wise. That said, when we asked for more, the response was friendly and accommodating. The honey latte had beautiful latte art and great flavor, definitely a highlight. The empanada, filled with ground beef, green chile, and piñon, was a bit over-toasted, but the filling itself was flavorful, even if somewhat sparse. Overall, I think 35 North has a lot going for it and could easily elevate the experience with a few small improvements to consistency and customer service.

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