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    Gabriel's

    3.7 (625 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Chris P.

    A true hidden gem with a beautiful courtyard that creates an authentic and inviting ambiance. The service was friendly and attentive, the food and drinks were excellent, and both the salsa and tableside guacamole were highlights. I got the Platonde Carnitas - pork well seasoned, served on a sizzling skillet, and plentiful - excellent. Everything about the experience was enjoyable, from the atmosphere to the quality of the meal. We would definitely come back and highly recommend it to others.

    Sopaipilla
    Carolina E.

    Desserts, drinks, and beautiful architecture are definitely worth going back for. Inside and outdoor seating are equally gorgeous; can't go wrong either way. Entrees were alright (crab enchiladas were not my favorite but the beans and corn served alongside were delicious). I loved the variety in drinks and the piñon sprinkled on the ice creams. The sopaipillas were a little thick. Servers were attentive despite their need to walk around lots of corners.

    Guacamole
    Barbara K.

    This is a very authentic place. We had good service. We started with the tablesiide guacamole. I prefer my guacamole with less "stuff" in it, to better taste the avocado, and it was very salty. Alternating bites of salsa helped. We then shared the crab enchiladas, husband liked. I guess i prefer my crab so that it's the star, not with a lot of cheese. They were served with good black beans and my favorite-corn!

    Lone Star Ribs
    Kevin S.

    The table side guacamole was delicious, basically a must at Gabriel's. Outdoor seating with lots of shade. Excellent food, excellent service.

    Fresh Guacamole, chips and Prickly Pear lemonade
    Annette H.

    Lovely restaurant in Santa Fe, NM! My husband is in Santa Fe for a long work project, so I tagged along with him for a few days. Nearby, there aren't a lot of restaurants but I found this one on Yelp. Front desk clerk also said it was very good, so we decided to check it out. Came during an off hour, around 3pm, which was probably a good time, since they were still busy but not as busy as I'm reading peak times can be, according to Yelp reviews. Very comfy interior, very pleasant. We read that the fresh guacamole is the highlight here, which my husband was looking forward to. A lady came to our table with a cart and made fresh guac in front of us. It was like a cooking lesson too. :) Now we know how to make fresh guac at home. :) I got the carnitas burrito and husband got the Puerto Vallarta. We ended up sharing the Puerto Vallarta and saving the burrito for my lunch the following day. The Puerto Vallarta was delicious! The chicken, shrimp and cheese were wonderful, paired with the rice. The prickly pear lemonade was pretty good also. Met the manager as well as his family member (I can't remember if it was his sister or cousin?)---both were extremely welcoming and kind. They even gave us some flan to celebrate my husband's birthday. There's a lovely outdoor patio area, which seemed very popular. We opted for an interior table, so we didn't have to worry about flies (though there was one pesky one hovering around us). They're closed on Tuesdays but we can tell this place must be very popular with locals and visitors! Highly recommended if you're in the area.

    Green chili Chile con Queso
    Alex Z.

    Came with friends, this time we ordered the guac, fresh made by the table so you can customize it, we added extra jalapeño into it to have a bit more kick. The crab enchiladas are really good, but they do have cilantro mixed inside the crab meat, be aware for people don't eat cilantro because they are not just on the top. The service was really good, our waitress is very nice. Make sure to order their fountain drink, we had the melon drink it was very refreshing for hot summer

    Scott J.

    Party of 5 and every dish was delicious Been awhile since we have been to Gabriel's but tonight's meal was worth the trip Table side guacamole service for every order, fresh and delicious Fajitas come sizzling hot Extensive menu items so everyone can find something they will like Very easy place to get to and plenty of parking which is not the normal for Santa Fe Keep up the good work

    Erin M.

    Apologies in advance if you like this place but it was not my cup of tea. We had great service but the buck stopped there. The best part of our meal with the queso appetizer and the salsa. The chips were cooked perfectly. Then we get to the food. The chicken fajitas had no flavor. It needed more to them. While juicy, no flavor did not help. The fish tacos were meh. Honestly, I was not a fan but the reviews are mostly good so I won't hold you from trying on your own.

    Steak fajitas w/all the fixings
    Kali K.

    Wow! The very first restaurant we ever ate at when we first visited Santa Fe, Gabriel's is still our super happy go-to treat whenever we overnight north of Santa Fe. All of the meals are outstanding! We absolutely adore the fresh delicious table side guacamole (def come hungry or bring friends!!!!) I love that the impeccable guacamole artists can tweak ingredient amounts to your taste (for us? A lil' more garlic & jalapeños ) superb! The carne asada is so flavorful & piping hot in whatever dish we choose. Carne asada burrito, steak salad and especially the fajitas! Thanks to all the bar team all the drinks are super yummy especially our Spicy margaritas! We are always so impressed by the entire service team. From the manager to the wonderful servers (especially very attentive Karina) & all the team members who make a visit (to the patio especially) extraordinary! Can't wait to return!

    Served chips out of a dirty bowl. This was what was on the bottom after I lifted the parchment paper, to take my left over chips home.

    I wasn't sure if I should post this, but the service at Gabriel's has gotten so bad. I also heard the business has new owners, so it kinda makes sense now. I went in to eat and ordered a combination plate with a taco as part of the plate. When I got my order, I received a tamale not a taco. Not a big deal. I can eat a tamale happily. I was eating my chips and salsa and almost done with my water before anything else even came out. I ordered an alcoholic drink and was hoping for a water refill, since my glass was empty before my other drink or food came out. I was only checked on once after I ordered. I was asked if I wanted a water refill and I said yes. They took my cup and thats the last time I saw my water cup. So I'm sitting there drinking alcohol and thirsty and no water. I decided just to get my check, pack my food, and leave. I pack up my food and grab the left over chips. I grab it by the parchment paper and transfer it all to my to go box. I close my box and look down at the bowl that my chips were in and see that there's left over rice and a pea on the bottom of the bowl. This means I was served chips out of a dirty bowl with someone else's food in it. At that point, I couldn't in good conscience take my left overs home, since the bottom of the parchment paper touched that old food and was now touching my new food in my to go box. That's so disgusting. It also seems like when I go in and sit by the bar, I'm always forgotten about. I do tip well and will even tip extra if the staff is friendly and checks on me. Over a year ago I was at the restaurant and no joke I saw a roach on the wall by the tables. I let the manager know and hoped it was a one off and decided to give the restaurant one more try a year later and then these new things happen. I can't go back at this point.

    Christmas style Burrito de Carne Asada
    Izzy N.

    We were recommended to visit Gabriel's while visiting Santa Fe and I am glad we did. The building is huge so there is a lot of room for larger parties and the style is very classic. We loved that there is a guacamole cart that is pushed around to make fresh guacamole for each table that orders it. With our table being just 2 people, we didn't want to order a huge bowl of guacamole. Our waiter offered a side of guacamole that was the perfect amount for us. And by us, I mean me because I ate every drop of guacamole. It was fresh and the perfect texture with onions and tomatoes intermixed. We both ordered virgin margaritas and were very happy with them. They had a little bit of carbonation which was a fun addition. My boyfriend ordered the carne asada burrito Christmas style and ate the whole thing. He gave it a 8/10 because "It wasn't above and beyond". I ordered the combination plate with a pork tamale and a chicken enchilada. It was great! It came out very hot which I can always appreciate. It wasn't anything out of the ordinary but it was a lovely meal.

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    Food and service is always top notch. It's the reason I keep returning. One of my faves in Santa Fe for sure.

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    Don't believe the hype! Seeing that there was such high rating for this restaurant and also voted…read moreone of the best tacos in the country I had to give this place a try! Unfortunately I was highly disappointed by food and service. I ordered fish and shrimp taco. The food wasn't bad but it's didn't come with a side of salsa or any sort of sauce. It did comes with a side of rice which I felt was under seasoned. The service was slow. I walked in around 1pm and door was locked. I was surprised to find them close even though online says that they are open at 11am that day. I checked on google and it was suppose to be open. I called and they said that they are open but waiting for alcohol to be delivered at 3pm. Did they assume that every customer coming in is ordering alcohol? As far as I understand this is a restaurant that serves food and alcohol and not a bar. Shortly after my arrival, there was a large tour with 12 people showed up. I could see that the waiter was a bit flustered because he also had to tend to other customer as well as the tour. I guess this is where the tour take people for authentic taco experience. In my opinion these are more toned down gringo tacos. My taco didn't come with a side of sauce like everyone else. I also noticed that the tour all received a side of salsa which I didn't. I'm not sure if the waiter forgot. I had to flag down the waiter a few time because he also forgot my drink. I also ordered an agua Fresca watermelon and it wasn't made of real watermelon but flavor syrup from the bar. I wished I had known that it wasn't real melon. 2.5 stars for the food and 2 for service. Again food wasn't terrible, but certainly wasn't close to be the best.

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    Chips, salsa fresca, guacamole
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    11.1 mi
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    The doors from inside to out, showing the low historical door dating back at least a century
    The doors from inside to out, showing the low historical door dating back at least a century
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    If you're in Santa Fe and not ordering the tamale plate at Tres Colores, you're doing it wrong…read more This dish is the definition of New Mexico done right--two perfectly steamed tamales, one smothered in rich red chile and the other in savory green chile. The red has that deep, earthy flavor with just the right kick, while the green brings a brighter, roasted heat that balances everything out. Together? That classic "Christmas style" combo that hits on every level. The masa was soft and flavorful (not dry like you get at some places), and the filling was generous and well-seasoned. The sides sealed the deal--fluffy Spanish rice, hearty beans, and a fresh, crisp salad that cut through the richness perfectly. Portion size was solid, presentation was clean, and everything tasted like it was made with care--not rushed, not watered down for tourists. Service was quick, friendly, and exactly what you want when you're trying to keep a night moving. Authentic, satisfying, and exactly what you hope for when you come to Santa Fe. I'd order this again without hesitation!!!

    We came in on a weekday around 7:30 PM. As we were driving by looking for parking, we saw the…read moretables and chairs being moved into the gravel. We thought we might have got the closing time mixed up so once we found a parking spot, I went over to ask. They said they were moving all of the tables so that they could clean the concrete pathway. We asked if it was OK we sat outside still with our dog and they said that was fine. They moved us to the other side of the pillar which we originally didn't mind but then quickly realized there's no lighting there. So we were eating dinner in a very dim lit area. After reading the reviews, we were excited to try the fish tacos, tamales, and fresh chips and salsa. Unfortunately, none of these really were superstar standouts for us. The blackened fish didn't have a ton of flavor. I found myself searching for a salsa that had a little bit of salt and flavor to spruce up the fish taco. I ate one of the three and my husband ate the remaining. The tamales tasted fresh and the ratio of protein to masa was great. We ate the tamale mostly without the mole sauce, which we didn't really care for. The salsa and chips that came out as an appetizer were fine. The salsas were different and flavorful. I wish that when they dropped off the different salsas (which they do on a rotation) they would have explained what each one was.

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    Order up front and food brought to you
    Order up front and food brought to you
    Beet salad.  Fantastic!
    Beet salad. Fantastic!
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    We had a lovely meal here with friends. The decor gives off Mexico and New Mexico vibes…read more The moles are definitely the star of the show, It would be nice if they could be bottled up to be taken home, which apparently they did at one point in time. The service was good after we got settled in, our waiter was attentive and the chef stopped by several time to check-in on us. My husband loved the pork dishes he tried, including the pork belly and the pork with your choice of mole. I agree that they did a nice job with the pork. The Azteca (yellow fin tuna crudite) was tasty, but a bit saucy and a little too salty. The Soup de Amor is a must get! And if you are a fan of tequila, they do flights with sangrita. I read a review that this place would benefit from having a set tasting menu, and I am in agreement. But for now the option is to share multiple dishes if there is a larger group.

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    Incredible setting
    Incredible setting
    Lamb with Mole Selection
    Lamb with Mole Selection
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