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    Cafe Pasqual's

    4.2 (2k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Tamales and Michelada
    Brian G.

    Welcoming, personable service and excellent food. Small, noisy, convivial, enjoyable and worth the wait to get in!

    Scott T.

    The happiest, most perfect breakfast I had in Santa Fe. Service was incredibly friendly, especially one of the staff whose name I didn't get, but her energy was so sweet and she was just giving 110% of herself to everyone around her. Our server was also so friendly and helpful. Got the chorizo burrito Xmas style and a Mexican hot chocolate and shared the cornmeal pancakes with my family. Everything was delicious. The only thing I can say is you need to be patient because the restaurant is so crowded - for good reason - and even with a reservation we waited half an hour for a table (but luckily ended up with the best table in the place). Got myself an apron with the Guadalupe on it which I plan to use all the time. Definitely will be back next time I'm in town.

    Meyer lemon cheesecake with coconut crust
    Heather V.

    I love this place! This is only our second time. The first time was a few years ago and we had brunch. I remember being pleased with our experience so today when looking for somewhere to eat on Valentine's Day I lucked out and found a 5:30pm reservation as someone had cancelled! Woo hoo!!! The restaurant opens at 5:30pm so there was a line at the door and we all got seated quickly. I had a glass of Gruet Rose and my husband had a beer. I ordered the conchinita pibil and was not disappointed!! I made 2 little tacos with my corn tortillas, pork, veggies, crème fresh and habanero pickled red onions! So so good and I had leftovers! My husband got the special au poivre ribeye and ate every bite! For dessert I had the Meyer lemon cheesecake with coconut crust and my husband had the layered honey cake. Both were wonderful! I also had a cup of hot peppermint tea! We had a lovely waitress and the ambiance is eclectic and cozy as it's small and lovely. All the staff are so kind. This is a place I will always return to! Come check it out when you have time! Make a reservation!

    Dessert menu
    Karen S.

    Adding more photos to my review.... Didn't realize all the descriptions were there without the dishes! So sorry about that! Oh, and here's the dessert menu that we couldn't enjoy (being stuffed like the chile relleno)!

    Huevos Rancheros with Mole
    Emily Y.

    A classic downtown Santa Fe breakfast spot. It's a great place to start a day if you want to walk around downtown. The decor is iconic, they take reservations, and you can close the check via mobile too. The food is good, but it IS very expensive.

    Pineapple ginger juice
    Seanniece B.

    If I could get back on a plane every morning just to go here, I would. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. While small, the bathrooms were incredibly nice. They were in this tiny hallway but the bathrooms were so well done. I started with the pineapple ginger juice and ordered the hashbrowns, turkey bacon, and scrambled eggs. They make their own gluten free toast! Man. Everything was amazing.

    Street view
    Kris F.

    Fantastic! Worth the wait! We went for lunch the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It's a small place that doesn't take reservations for lunch. We waited and it was well worth it. Everything is fresh and inventive. The staff is super friendly. It's a quaint dining experience in Old Town Santa Fe. It's a must.

    Pear salad with dressing on the side perfect balance
    Julie ..

    Outstanding! The host squeezed me in I was able to be seated at the communal table nice to sit with others n chat if ur social. Met other diners from every area of America and my neighbor was town over by my home. Food was delightful got a mocktail to start was delicious n looked like an alcoholic drink despite a lemon mocktail. Pear salad to start , fish entree with bok choy and cheesecake to end with. I was so full it was nice to walk back nearby to my hotel. So yummy also service was impeccable

    Breakfast burrito
    Billie H.

    We were excited to try, but everything was underwhelming. Mole was ok, burrito was boring. The pancakes were bland. There was really nothing special, which was disappointing. Very expensive for uninspired food.

    Plato Supremo with chile relleno, chicken mole enchilada, Oaxacan Tamales, and cilantro rice.
    Sara L.

    Came here based on several recommendations, on my only night off during a work trip, and it was unique and memorable experience. Quaint, cozy and bright, Cafe Pasqual's is conveniently located a stone's throw away from the plaza. I was able to make a reservation for 1 on a weekday and scored a seat at the community table with 8 other diners, with whom I made polite conversation. When I arrived at opening, there was already a line around the corner, but all were seated promptly. Although I made a reservation, others at my table informed me they were able to walk in. Eager to try local cuisine, I ordered the Plato Supremo with chile relleno and a chicken mole enchilada, and the restaurant kindly let me substitute the steak skewers with the Oaxacan Tamales. I enjoyed every bite and hoped to savor it as long as possible, especially the chile relleno which was rich from the cheese and covered in a delectable savory peppery tomato sauce. This is a meal I won't soon forget.

    Lisa B.

    Make reservations early as it's a popular place and quite small. This is a local fave, and two different people recommended it to us. They knew what they were talking about as the food is delicious and it has a cool and friendly vibe. The food was excellent, although we were led astray a bit. I was told that the Oaxacan Tamales was an appetizer size, so ordered that with the Arctic Char. It was actually an entrée portion, as it's a heavy dish, and that would have been plenty for my full meal. As we were in a hotel, I was not able to take anything home with me. So I ate two dinners! The fish dish we both ordered came with a cilantro lime sauce that was spectacular. The fish was a lighter dish, and the snap peas that came with it, as well as the roasted red chili pepper were scrumptious! Too good to leave behind! My dining partner ordered the flourless chocolate cake for dessert, which was very dense and rich. One bite was enough for me, but he enjoyed it immensely.

    Super cute little restaurant right off the plaza. The inside is so cute and total Santa Fe vibes- it is a touch crowded which can make getting into tables challenging. I came for brunch on a weekday and had a 30 minute wait for one. The staff was super friendly and food was out fast. I got the huevos mutelenos which were delicious- the eggs and black beans were a bit undercooked. The red chili though was delicious and I'm normally a green chili girl. Would totally recommend for a Santa Fe feeling restaurant.

    Grilled Nopales Cactus Salad and Wild Shrimp Cocktail Mexican-Style
    Amy R.

    This is an eclectic and interesting space with a very fun and energetic vibe. It is small, so you definitely need a reservation. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. The Mia's Silver Coin Margarita was delightful. Not too sweet. I think that the cocktail menu there is a bit different than what I saw online. I'd give a 4.5 if I could. Overall it was a great spot, I think I just ordered poorly and things weren't exactly what I expected. I just wasn't in the mood for most of the menu choices. We shared the Wild Shrimp Cocktail Mexican Style, Grilled Nopales Cactus Salad, and the Mole Enchiladas with chicken. The ingredients were all very fresh. The shrimp was nice, but it comes in a glass and has a lot of tomato juice and it is more of a salsa with some shrimp, avocado, and veggies. It was just a little too acidic for my taste. The nopales cactus salad was really interesting and pretty tasty. The chicken in the enchiladas was flavorful, juicy, and tender. The mole sauce was okay. It was fairly bitter and overall I found the enchiladas a little bland. The corn torte and orange & Jicama Salad that came with it were tasty. Worth giving this place a try if you're in Santa Fe!

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    Really great staff. Friendly and great. The menu is complex in the best way. Loved the food. And don't skip dessert. Top notch. Homemade.

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