I was in Santa Fe for a ridiculously niche lawyers conference and wandered into El Matador on a…read morerandom Thursday night. Then I came back Friday. And Saturday. Not because of the drinks. Not because of the atmosphere. Not because of the location. Because of Katya. Katya is not my favorite bartender. She is my favorite human being. I've spent enough time in bars to know when someone is good at their job. Katya operates on an entirely different level. She can take what feels like sixteen orders at once, remember every single one, deliver them with absolute precision, keep the entire room moving, somehow do the math in her head, and still make every customer feel like they're the only person sitting at the bar. The basement bar itself is exactly what a great dive should be; a shithole. Heavy hobo stab vibes upon entry, including Katya. Smell: multiple buttholes farting at once. Climate control: sweaty patron dependent. Lighting: liability. TV: playing a rotation of trash 80s DVDs . If business schools were smart, they'd study her. If hospitality groups were smart, they'd clone her. If Santa Fe has any sense at all, they'll do whatever it takes to keep her exactly where she is. Cash only, so come prepared. And bring plenty of it, because she deserves every penny. Katya must be protected at all costs.

Kind of a grungy, punk, divey vibe. Not exactly my thing, but where that feels unique to me this is…read morethe kind of place to remind yourself it takes all kinds. A busy setting and top candidate for beginning or ending your Santa Fe drunk parade. That is to say, it is fun. It is not refined. But it clearly does not want to be. :)

Tasty food, prompt service, and easy to get a table are what make this place worth stopping. The…read moreenchiladas were phenomenal! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for dinner!

We really enjoyed our night out at Dick's. The staff was all really friendly and the food was…read moregreat. It was just what we needed after a long travel day. Good service, nice environment and friendly people.

Borracho's is a gem. The ambiance is lovely, the food is delicious, and the staff is great. In…read moreaddition, the owner is very involved in supporting the local community. Recommend.

We keep finding ourselves drawn back to Borrachos every single time we pass through Las Vegas. It…read morehas completely cemented itself as our go-to spot in town. The vibe hits you the moment you walk through the door. It is a sharp modern southwest aesthetic mixed with just the right amount of neon glow. It feels current but totally fits the landscape. The drinks are well curated and excellent. They run a short draft list that features some fantastic local and regional beers, always poured with a clean head that shows they actually care about line maintenance. But honestly, the cocktails are where the creativity shines. The White Buffalo is my absolute favorite order here. It is smooth, smoky, and perfectly balanced. As for the food, they are batting a thousand. I have yet to find a single miss on the menu. The Vito Burger is an absolute powerhouse of a sandwich, but the kitchen shows serious range with the tacos and even the ravioli. Everything comes out tasting fresh and deeply flavorful. Now, the service can definitely run a little on the slow side. It is just the general pace of the town, though, so you adjust your internal clock, relax, and realize there is no need to rush. The real jackpot for us during our last trip was catching live music right there in the lounge. We got to spend the evening watching The Rudy Boy Experiment, and they completely blew the roof off the place with that gritty, soulful blues rock. There is something special about sitting back with people you love, a killer drink, great food, and watching a band that genuinely knows how to work a room. Borrachos just gets the formula right.

We are in Taos for 1 night and wanted a drink after dinner. Stopped here sat outside and no one…read morespoke to us for 20 min then we gave our drink order and then another 20 min and it was not crowded! We chose to leave

Great cocktails and charcuterie. We hit this place late afternoon before their evening business…read morepicked up. Great place to just relax enjoy a drink and talk with friends.

This is such an awesome wine bar in the heart of Santa Fe on the corner of Guadalupe and San…read moreFrancisco St. Shout-out to Evan who served us both times we visited the shop around happy hour time. The first time we came, we had a delicious cheese & charcuterie plate with all the fixins, including a spicy jam I asked to take to-go when we were done. Evan thoughtfully topped it off and put it in a small container. Wines were delicious--the hubs and I each ordered a flight, he a "refreshing whites" flight and I a mix n match situation (also whites, but with bubbly selections as well). The grandparents got their drinks by the glass and the kiddo was happy to have water and snacks. The ambiance is cool, both literally and figuratively....it was so pleasant to come in from the summer heat into this stylish and AC'd spot featuring local artists' work on the walls, and the hand soap in the bathroom also felt artisan and special. Individual hand towels to dry off hands after washing as well. The second time we came in it was just my husband and myself, and Evan gave us the royal treatment once again. There were other patrons and he graced every party with the same attentiveness and expertise. We each ordered a flight, and when Evan was knowledgeably explaining the wines we selected, it made me crave and decide to ask for a glass of bubbly. He went above and beyond to bring us a sampling of bubbles on the house! What?! Definitely will be back if we are ever in the area again and we highly recommend this place. Thank you, Evan, and Vara tasting room!

what happened? When B and B first opened it was fabulous. now, something has slipped. my recent…read moreexperience included stale focaccia, a missing ingredient which was paid for and mayonnaise gone bad (which I believe i was also charged for). yikes!

This is my favorite bar in Santa Fe!!!! The whole staff is…read moreamazing!! Always helpful from Jennifer at the front to all the amazing servers Justin, bee, Bianca and list continues!!! If you live sports come here

Just rating the margaritas and the karaoke…read more Margaritas were good. Karaoke had a nice stage, good mics, and a strong crowd. Regulars get more chances to sing than visitors though. Karaoke end at 12AM.

The Long Pour was such a great find! There are several free parking lots around the building, so…read moreparking was easy and stress-free. The atmosphere is cozy and quaint with a welcoming bar, comfortable indoor seating, and a covered outdoor patio that's perfect for enjoying nice weather. It's the kind of place where you can easily relax and stay awhile. The service was excellent from start to finish. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcome without being overbearing. I ordered the tuna melt, and it was absolutely delicious! The bread was perfectly toasted with just the right amount of crispness, and the tuna salad was flavorful and well-seasoned. You can tell they pay attention to the little details. If you're looking for a laid-back spot with great food, excellent service, and a comfortable atmosphere, The Long Pour is definitely worth a visit. I'll absolutely be back!

This is a great local upscale cocktail lounge. The drinks are always delicious and they offer a…read moreseasonal menu that keeps new options available. The ambiance is high class; however, the prices are really good. The service is always quick and friendly. I have never had a bad experience here. It is conveniently locate in downtown Los Alamos and close to everything. If you live in Los Alamos or visiting, check this place out!

I walked by the Rolling Still Distillery Tasting Room multiple times per day while skiing in…read moreTaos... and most every time it was packed. It's a small cocktail bar, but it offers a great ambiance and vibe! They distill their own vodka and whiskey... and have 2-3 variations of each! For my cocktails, I started with a Hive Mind - it's a gin, honey, and lemon cocktail shaken with an egg white foam! Delicious! And I capped off my apres ski with The Afterparty - it's an espresso martini made with a pecan vodka! Yum! The bartender was cool and chatty... as was the small crowd that gradually and consistently grew before I headed out! *****FIVE STARS*****

Enjoyed this small tasting room that made some really tasty cocktails with some tasty spirits!…read moreThere was one bartender working a full house of about 14 people, so be patient and you will be rewarded. We tried several of the spirits, and I appreciated that these spirits don't hit you in the face with high proof, unlike a lot of small batch I've tried. The pecan whiskey, green chile and red chile vodkas were my favorites. The drinks were creative and well prepared too. We took home several bottles and hope to return!