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    4.1 (36 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Chicken sandwich
    Dan J.

    We were excited to try a new restaurant. All the food was not good and we were so disappointed. The chips and salsa were great. The taco plate came with rice that was dry and crunchy. Maybe under cooked or the bottom of the pot? The beans had no flavor and even though there was salsa on the tacos, the meat was very dry. We noticed the buns of the burger and chicken sandwich were a bit over toasted and the Salad came with canned corn and guacamole on top instead of nice chard corn from the cob and fresh avocado. The drinks are not pictured but tasted of mainly juice or maybe they were a premix. Everything had the Carmel price point but nothing was worth going back for or paying for. We did order the appetizer of cornbread fritters that came out black. They were definitely left in the over for too long and dryer than scones. It is surprising when a restaurant has a hard time with every meal.

    Chicken Hatch Burrito
    Avneel S.

    Food: The food was tasty! We had chicken wings for appetizer. Both the Buffalo and BBQ come with a lot of sauce, making it so delicious. Ask for extra napkins! Our main dishes were the Hatch Chicken Burrito, Chicken Protein Bowl and Street Chicken Tacos with a basket of fries. The serving portions were just the right amount. My mom and sister had to even take their leftover food to go. It's obviously not authentic Mexican food, but it's still good. Service: It was slow in the beginning. We came on a Monday evening. Our waiter did not come to our table till about 15 - 20 minutes after we were seated, but he did apologize, and he was hilarious! He had a great sense of humor. I wish I had gotten his name. He had glasses and a beard. Very nice guy! Cracking jokes here and there. That's why I am not giving four stars and still giving five! Ambiance: There is both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose outdoor. Quiet, serene atmosphere. Dog friendly, too! Overall, it was a great experience. And if you are staying at Carmel Mission Inn, it's walking distance!

    Model and original margarita
    Deana M.

    We were anxious to try this new restaurant. My husband and I love Mexican food. We both ordered a drink;a beer and a margarita. We ordered the nachos with Al pastor. They were okay. I had the chili relleno with rice and beans. It was mediocre. My husband had a wet burrito with carnitas. It arrived at our table cold. He was told that the sour cream and guac cooled the other ingredients down. They graciously remade his burrito and put the cold ingredients on the side. I'm not sure if my expectations are high since we live in the central valley and always have awesome Mexican restaurant choices. We were not impressed. There were very few people in the restaurant for a Sunday night. We know of other Mexican restaurants in the area we prefer over this restaurant. We will probably not return unless they improve.

    Shrimp Quesadilla
    Guy C.

    Had a super time at Hatch in the Barnyard, Carmel, with fantastic company measured equally by the food and service. I had the signature Hatch burger was absolutely phenomenal--a perfectly cooked, savory smash patty, as described by Edible Monterey Bay. It's great to see new places opening up with a point of view. Food was good, service was great, location and atmosphere's warming. We had the benefit of great company and even bumped into our old friends Sandy and John which underscored to us how attractive the right feel, value and causal dining can be for continued the locals interest. Only suggestion is a blender Carlos but seriously, major thanks and props to you for looking after us last night ! We did mis the eggs On this trip but will try the next time we are in, oh and we had a Nutella Churros to share which i didn't get a chance to photograph for yum yum reasons ! Highly recommended new restaurant to try out..

    Red Salsa
    Aaron P.

    Saw a photo of this burger in Edible magazine and just had to try it out. They're still new so working out some kinks but the service was super friendly and the drinks were priced right so give them some time to iron them out! Hatch is located in the Barnyard and is well decorated and has a great southwestern vibe. There is a large bar and a few seats outside. There was even an indoor fire that I'm gonna have to come back to have a couple drinks by. Speaking of drinks a $10 paloma in this economy?? In a world of $20 cocktails this was a relief. My wife went with the classic marg which at $12 was still cheaper than an ASB Mai Tai IPA! Both drinks had good flavor but also felt like they could have used a touch more tequila. We both ended up getting the burger and it was super tasty. The meat really came through and wasn't overpowered by the hatch green salsa. Just don't put it down! It's almost impossible to pick back up in one piece. Overall well priced and a good vibe!

    Outdoor patio
    April L.

    Yelp recommended I try this new restaurant and we thoroughly enjoyed it. A friend and I had some catching up to do so we met for brunch. When I say we had a leisurely brunch, I mean it and the staff at Hatch were so kind and accommodating. Brad was our first server and helped answer questions and guide us through our menu selections. I had the nachos because why not?! They were delicious. My friend loved her huevos rancheros. We started with classic margaritas which were tasty, though my friend thought it was a little sweet. We moved on to the Gruet blanc de blancs--nice touch having this option to tie into the New Mexico theme. That was a perfect pairing for the sopapillas. My husband happened to be nearby so he joined us and had the tacos. He is from San Diego so he is very selective about tacos. He said the meat was very good, especially the carne asada. He did say it would have been better with two tortillas per taco instead of one so they don't break apart as easily. Overall, excellent experience and we will be back. Tip: you can't tell from the outside but the inside space is SO cute and there are many tables. There's also a nice bar with a fireplace just inside. The outdoor patios have heaters installed overhead which get very warm and cozy.

    Brittni P.

    We stumbled upon this place as we were searching for a restaurant that wasn't American/Seafood - really wanted chips and guac! Their menu had so many great options, the location was great - located in the Barnyard. Our family enjoyed the nachos to start and enjoyed all our dinners. The staff was super friendly, and the restaurant was open on a Monday which was cool because most places weren't. Check it out you will love the vibe and food!

    Skirt steak and south western wrap.
    Jon K.

    Amazing!!! Great happy hour and drinks. Love the enchiladas and Hatch burger. The staff is great and very friendly. I love sitting outside by the fire pit.

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    I grew up in New Mexico. With true US Mexican food, Hatch nailed it. It was delicious. They even got the sopapillas right.

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    Food was is pretty terrible. Just about the worst way to start my family vacation. Service was good, as it was not surprisingly slow.

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    Phenomenal breakfast! Excellent service. Welcoming atmosphere. This place has it all.

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    The food here is not just good, it is beyond good! It has great ambiance and the artwork displayed is done by an amazing local artist!

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