An okay spot to dine if you're staying at the hotel due to convenience, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're not. There were plenty of tables available when we came on a Friday night, however, we were assigned a pager and asked to wait about 15 minutes. I believe it was because they didn't have enough servers, which is probably why service was also slow once we were finally seated. The food is alright. I would recommend the chile relleno burger wrapped in a flour tortilla. It was very good but also very messy to eat. The surf & turf special they have on Fridays was meh. The steak had lots of gristle and wasn't very seasoned. They also have a prime rib special on Saturdays, but we didn't come the following night. read more

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Turquoise Trail Bar & Grill "hands down" the best choice within the casino for dining. A shame they've gotten such negative feedback as our experience was not! We were staying one night at the hotel and decided to have dinner here based on the other two locations Turquoise Trails menu seemed to fit more along the lines of what we were wanting. Happy with our decision from start to finish. It was during the weekday (Wednesday) , so it wasn't too busy and we were seated right away when we arrived just before 6 PM. Sat at the bar. Our server & bartender was very friendly and attentive. Believe his name was Ronnie. He kept our glasses filled, was super attentive and professional. Started with their salsa that is served with fresh corn tortilla chips. Salsa was extremely unusual, served warm, consistency great, tasted good, but could have had much more heat. Decided on their "special" that evening which was a 10 oz strip streak and fries for $17.99. Absolutely worth it! It came with a deliciously fresh chimichurri sauce that was amazing & tasted just like I'd make it at home. The fries were good and requested them extra crispy which they also were. Pleased with our experience & couldn't believe that the prices were so reasonable- plus the efficiency of service and staff. If travel through the area again we will definitely be back! *Note: Can be a little confusing in finding; FYI it's located downstairs. read more

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Horrible service! Hostess which is also the manager is rude, and not friendly or welcoming what so ever. They're serving a "special" of crab boil we ask our waitress what type of sauce or dry rub options are available and her response is "idk" "I don't work Sundays" well, you work at a restaurant isn't it your job to know what the special is regardless is you work Sundays or not.. we also asked for one of the chicken fired chicken to be well done and we asked the busier his response is "idk" drops the food and leaves. The ambiance is so nice it's such an upgrade since the last time we visited but the service and food were mediocre at best. Do better! read more

I was very hesitant about a casino restaurant but after a long day of travel I didn't want to leave the hotel again. This place was surprisingly good. It's bar food but overall good! My aunt and grandmas both got shrimp tacos (3) and I got a buffalo chicken sandwich with fries. Server was attentive! read more

Turquoise Trail Bar and Grill - Shrimp Tacos (comes with 3) - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I was quite apprehensive due to negative reviews but honestly this was one of the best meals we've had in Santa Fe. The staff is absolutely delightful and was so accommodating. From burger to salad to even the fish, nothing was disappointing. Fell in love with the soup, it was so flavorful and actually packed a punch. Drinks, especially fountain drinks are definitely a miss. It's a no frills kind of atmosphere along side the casino but it was certainly pleasant due to the staff and generous food portions. read more

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Rudest, most inattentive server to ever walk the planet. Sat at the bar and waited forever for him to grace us with his presence. Asked for a local IPA, he said he had two. I asked which one was hoppier. He said he had no idea. Asked for an ice water and was told he doesn't have glasses for water (but at least he didn't make me drink my beer out of his cupped hands). Finished our drinks and waited another 30 minutes before being asked if we wanted another. Ordered a second round and the chips and salsa. Was told they were out of salsa, so we went with the nachos. Nicely put together, but they used fake cheese sauce rather than shredded cheese which made them suck. New bartender came in while we were there. Someone asked if they could just sit at any table and he responded "what does the sign say?" and walked away. They must think being a rude ass is a BFOQ for this place! And lastly, not that this has anything to do with the shitty service, but state law does not allow you to take your beer onto the casino floor. Very odd. Very odd in deed. Retreated to a bar upstairs and found a bartender with a personality. Still a bit stuffy, but much better than this place. read more

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The service was awful we ordered nachos that were priced at $16 they added an extra five to add beef birria and they added their own gratuity of $10! The service was awful we waited there for her to take our order for like 15 minutes and she told us it would take 15 minutes and it took about 30. we would've been happier if the hotel put in a tacobell! read more

The service was good, the waitress was nice and courteous. The food arrived on time. But the food was sooo bad, that I cant give them more than two stars. read more

So this restaurant/grill/sportsbar is located inside the Buffalo Thunder resort and casino. There are other restaurants located in the casino but one is like a small deli with pre-made sandwiches and the others were closed every time we were ready to eat something. Honestly the place was good enough where we ate there more than once. It's located in the casino so you keep trying your luck if there is a wait and they give you one of the disc's that light up and vibrate if you want to wander while you wait. It's a combination of a full horseshoe bar and a sportsbook feel with tables and booths to sit down and eat at and catch some tube or watch sports. Service was ok nothing to really brag about but it's a pretty relaxed atmosphere. We did enjoy our meals there and it was a little pricey but we felt the portions were worth it and honestly the food was pretty decent. Not really going to advise to not go here as we didn't ever have the option to try the other restaurants on/in the property but don't think you would be disappointed if you tried this place. read more

Turquoise Trail Bar and Grill - Cilantro lime chicken sandwich with bacon and Chipotle mayonnaise - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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They ask for your id or no alcohol. I'm in a casino where I have to be 21. Food mediocre-- best thing was tater tots. Could not charge to room and acted if it was our problem, not their POS system which is what the front desk told them and us when we inquired. Poor attitude of all staff. Buffalo Thunder knows they have a captive audience as far as dining goes and so they just don't care. Had a similar experience at the other restaurant on our trip south. read more

It's average food. We ordered grilled salmon and it was tough and bland. The green chile stew was decent. The mixed vegies were not fresh.

Would rather eat at any fast food establishment than eat at this place. Service was beyond horrible which is ok if the food is decent. The food was horrible and the salad had old rotten tomatoes. Would be nice to get great food at a casino. Instead you have to drive into Santa Fe to get decent food. read more

Turquoise Trail Bar and Grill - Salad - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Honestly this restaurant did not hit the spot. We came after waiting for over an hour and it probably took the server another 15min to show up. It was Saturday night, but they were not busy at all. We got a couple of orders of chips and salsa for the table and they had the most stale chips I've ever tasted. The chips tasted like they were from a bag that had been open for a week, even though they were "made fresh every morning." The server was combative when we asked about getting more chips. I ordered the steak frites because they sounded delicious and it was like I got beef jerky patties covered in cheese. I also barely got any fries, and they were the highlight of the meal. While the food did get there quickly, refills were hard to come by and we were barely checked up on. They also included a tip on the bill for their "service." Definitely will door dash or go into Santa Fe for dinner next time. read more

Turquoise Trail Bar and Grill - "Steak Frites" with fries - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Small establishment in Buffalo thunder Casino good for sit down meals. Service is on the slower side but depending on time and staff meals are quick out of the kitchen. Had the steak frites, and portion was huge and consistency of ingredients needs work. 4 oz steak strips was not enough for the amount of fries on the dish. Overall taste was great. Had the ribs the night before and was not a fan at all. Wasted half the rack eat in Santa fe read more

Wanted to stop in a try a meal before we left, glad we did. The lady who set us was also our waitress. It didn't seem like many were working but she was very attentive to us and other tables within the establishment (thanks Jamie). Wife had the chili cheese fries. She doesn't care for thick cut fries but I enjoy them. The green chili stew was very flavorful and not too spicy for this Okie lol however the wife who is Jemez said it could've been more authentic & hotter. We also shared the ABQ turkey sandwich with fries. Absolutely loved this sandwich, had hot turkey, bacon, cheese, tomato, green chili on sourdough -- definitely recommend this and the stew. read more

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Wow... ordered some food to-go. She had me sign the receipt. It requested tip and amount. So I entered a tip and signed the receipt but when I received the itemized copy of it tip was already added. This is downright deceptive on their part. The fine line on the menu is that an additional 18% tip will be added on Togo orders of 6 or more. read more

Understaffed non attentive service. Host wouldn't take name after quoting a 20 minute wait. Apparently was just supposed to stand there and wait. Ugh read more

We we're staying at the Homewood Suites next door. We ordered take out and walked over to pick it up. We had the ribs and the stacked enchiladas. Both were really good. I would definitely go back. It was nice after a long day of driving to not have to get back in the car. read more

Have you seen the movie Get Out? This is like Get Out but the tourist trap. First, we waited about 20 minutes to be seated because the hostess, who ended up being one of the managers, decided she was too good to help bus one of the SEVERAL open tables. Then she tried to seat us at a still dirty table. We asked a passing waiter to grab a manager and the other manager came and bussed the other tables and sat us. There was not a single table in the entire restaurant that did not ask for a manager while we were there. We watched as one table was served a half full Bloody Mary from the bar. Seriously? The same hostess/manager even tried to seat a family at a table where the man was still eating but had gone to the bathroom! Luckily the waitress stopped her! It took over an hour and a half to get our meal and we were given the check and thanked for dining by the manager before we were even served! We had been there that long that he thought we had already eaten! He was horrified and comped us one of the meals. We won't be back! read more

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The Turquoise Trail Bar and Grills menu has a lot of fried and unhealthy food. I ordered the grilled salmon and after I tried a piece, they burned the bottom really bad . It was charred black so I sent it back and ordered the grilled chicken. The edges of the chicken were charred black as well... so I just cut off the edges. The potato's that they served were so fried that you barely squeeze them and oil comes dripping out. I wish they could change their menu to some healthier options. Drinks are good. The service was adequate. The ambiance is ok fora snack bar restaurant. read more

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal and Gabriella was an awesome bartender and server. I wanted so badly to give this place a 5 to help them out because the food was really good, but there is a little room for improvement. I tried calling ahead but no one answered. So we came down instead. We waited at the front to be seated... no one came so we sat at the bar. I'm glad we did because Gabriella took great care of us. We will be back later this week. read more

Turquoise Trail Bar and Grill - Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich was great! - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Nachos Plate-Meat was excellent, chips were too thin and became soggy and inedible. Terrible Choice! Grilled Caesar Salad Plate-Romaine lettuce was carred-burnt and chicken undercooked. Terrible choice! Stacked Enchilada Plate-Enchiladas served without sauce as quesadillas. Sauce was served in a separate bowl. Terrible choice! Trio Plate-Excellent guacamole and salsas with chips. Excellent choice! Ambiance-Great music and sports bar & grill. Service-Excellent, quick and conscientious! read more

Food was wonderful. Burger was very flavorful. Service a little slow but short staffed.

Very poor service. Was seated quickly then nothing for an hour. Dining room was moderately occupied but wait staff was more interested in watching football. Never even got to place a drink order. Did I mention I waited for service for an hour? God knows how long it would have been if I actually ordered something. read more

This place is convenient if you are staying at the Hilton Buffalo Thunder. They have the famous New Mexico green and red chile. The green chile is pretty good, I had the rolled enchiladas and would definitely get them again. We also had an order of the onion rings which were too thick, they weren't very good. The place is very loud if they have live music going on, it's hard to hold a conversation over dinner because of he loud music. Probably not conducive to having a productive business meeting. They seem to have a local following. read more

The restaurant itself is not much to look at. Had to wait to be seated not sure if it was a change of shifts or what. (No hostess to greet us initially) The perk is sports (football today) on TV and projector if you like sports. The Bison burgers I ordered had to be sent back. Too rare. They fixed this quickly. Our wait staff was attentive. The Bison burger was a good portion with good flavor and the fries were fresh and tasty. Drinks we ordered were top shelf margaritas and they were perfect. My mother and Aunt ordered the fish and chips and they liked their food as well. Mom's drink was a Bacardi and Diet Coke with lime. She enjoyed this as well. read more

Turquoise Trail Bar and Grill - Bison Burger at the Turquoise Trail Bar and Grill - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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I had a class at the conference center, and and 6 of us got take out at the Turquoise Trail because the deli was quite busy. They took our order and delivered the food to go in about 15 minutes. I spoke to the others, and they didn't like what they got. All said the quality of the food was poor to bad. I ordered the "prime rib sandwich". I expected a thin slab of medium rare prime rib on bun. What I got was shredded well done beef. Maybe it was prime rib, maybe not. Who the heck shreds prime rib? It's prime rib, for heaven's sake! It was very dry and tasted horrible. Based on the other's and my experience, I would say this place is somewhere between very bad and disgusting. One of my buddies that got a sandwich at the deli took a bite and just through it out it was so bad. If you need to eat at Buffalo Thunder, walk over to the Arby's at the nearby gas station. Avoid. read more

Okay, I must admit the first couple of times I had been here I wasn't a fan. The reason why I had went back was because I wanted to grab a drink while staying as a guest at the hotel. This is the point where my mind was changed about this place. I sat at the bar and had a moscow mule, which was pretty good. It was a little after dinner time and I decided to give the food another chance. I had an order of their wings and the quesadilla with chicken. The wings were very spicy, which I enjoyed. The quesadilla was good and a good size. I have then since been back a of couple of other times and have discovered their breakfast is pretty good too. So the service is where people have an issue with this place. Yes the service is very slow, but then again, so is the service at all the other restaurants in the resort. I feel for the price and the overall taste of the food, this is the better restaurant to go to while at Buffalo Thunder. It's definitely on the cheaper side in comparison to the other restaurants on the property. The only warning (besides the slow service) I'd like to mention, is the fact that they will initially charge an extra couple of dollars on your check if you pay with a card. These extra dollars will be pending on your account and will eventually go away after the transaction has processed. Long story short, I learned that ALL the restaurants on the property do this if you pay with your card. I confirmed this with the manager of this restaurant because I had noticed the pending charge (pre-tip) on my account did not match the bill I had recieved at the restaurant. So you may want to pay with cash at ANY of the restaurants here at the resort. It's not a big deal since the extra dollars go away once the transaction has processed; I just felt like it's a suspcious thing to do. read more

Turquoise Trail Bar and Grill - Breakfast burrito with red chile - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Great place - love the bartender Pauline! Enjoyed the food and wine. Plenty of screens to watch sports. Will definitely return!

After asking if we could sit at the bar in front the dance floor the hostess said she would ask the server. After about seven minutes I asked the bartender what was going on. She very rudely said the hostess said it would be 45 minutes. Soon a nice older gentleman asked and within two minutes, we were seated at one of the five empty tables on the dance floor. We finally got our food after everyone that was seated after us was served. Horrible look for Buffalo Thunder. read more

Ugly bar off the casino floor. The Race Book bar is just across the casino and a tad bit nicer. But not much.

,We had stuffed sopapillas - I had chicken and green chile and my husband had carne adovada with red chile. They were delicious and huge portions. Both the server and the hostess were very nice and the service was very good. The only problem we had was finding the restaurant when we drove to the Buffalo Thunder resort. None of the signs in the complex said anything about restaurants and we did not realize that it was in the casino. I finally pulled up the map from Yelp and asked for directions and it had us drive to one of the casino entrances, but there were still no signs. When we got inside we did not see it, but a very nice young man working at the casino told us where it was. read more

Turquoise Trail Bar and Grill - Stuffed sopapilla with chicken, green chile and guacamole. - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We ordered take out and it was ok. Took it back to our room there in the hotel and no plastic wear or condiments. The food was pretty good but pricy considering it's take out. I'd say without covid and if you were to dine in it would be better! Take my advice and go on down the road to the local taco truck it's to die for! read more

The food here is generally really good. The service, however, is usually horrible. We waited 15 minutes before anyone even came to front to seat us. The waiters and waitresses seem like they try, but they're horribly understaffed. The other downside is the noise. Because it was decorated with metal walls, it's so loud that it can be difficult to carry on a conversation. read more

Horrible service lazy staff same story every time I go I ordered a drink and he made a face and I said would it be faster if I went to the bar and ordered it myself he's said it probably would .i was like what ever. And it was t even busy .. read more

This one is a no. I agree with other posters about the service. It's subpar to say the best. My server disappeared for long stretches of time. I sat waiting for her to return with my dishes stacked on the edge of the table. She went to the table behind me and walked past my table without a peep. She then came back and started wiping down tables to my right. Once the shock wore off, I called her over and told her to bring my check. I woke up the next day with bubbleguts... read more

So we arrived at the bar around 11 PM. I ordered a trash can (drink), eh was not mixed very well. Had the steak wrap with French fries. Whole lot of lettuce and tomatoes in the wrap and very little steak. Finished the meal off with a Budweiser. The service is terrible. The bottles have dried mustard and ketchup on the cap. (Pictures to follow). This is a last resort option if you are in need of food and don't want to leave the casino. read more

Turquoise Trail Bar and Grill - nasty - American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This was the worst experience ever. Food was terrible and service was even worse food looked reheated my carrots tasted like they were washed in bleach. I can only blame it on the management. Poor QC and people management hope they bounce back soon read more

The food is very good! My husband had the rib eye steak he said it was delicious! It came with steamed vegetables and potato. I had the guacamole and chips again delicious. I also had the green chili enchiladas. I love the green chili sauce it's chunky and the best quality green chili from New Mexico. 5 stars read more

The ambiance here was cool, but in the end the food seemed like "out of a can" quality, and was unimpressive and boring. Even with the 2 for $20 deals, I don't think I would come back. If you're staying at the Casino and resort you're better off just heading into town for some decent grub. Wouldn't recommend. read more