FINALLY got to try this spot out & it was perfect timing. Even though the website suggests reservations, we called to check if they accepted walk-ins, which they did so that's good to know that both options are available. As what was stated over the phone, the moment we walked in, we were seated. The place is very intimate in space, I'd recommend for dates. I went with the Enchiladas, something I've been craving for a couple of months & La Tertulia helped that fix. There were a few meats to choose from & I went with chorizo. The wait on the food wasn't long (people were starting to fill in as well & it didn't stop the servers from being on point) & the food was really good. Coming in with 3 enchiladas, stuffed with the chorizo & the fixins, I was left full after I finished. The spanish rice & pinto beans were good as well, paired good with the enchiladas. The chorizo looked more like breakfast sausage more than the chorizo that's more on the dark brown + reddish tint I'm used too. The enchiladas also come with chiles (I picked green) & plenty of cheese. Side Note: Chips & salsa were also super good, my favorite type of salsa. Kinda like a Taquera/Molcajete style. I was so hungry that the chips & salsa didn't slow me down from running through my main entree. read more

A vibe. The minimalist adobe-like layout reminds me more of southern Utah, Arizona and New Mexico than Oklahoma, but it works and it's a comfortable space - even if your table is pretty close to your neighbors. The menu features many Mexican food favorites. Enchiladas, burritos, tacos and more. They're cooked well and served in large portions by a helpful server. A note - some of the dishes are plain and include a protein charge. I'm not a huge fan, but I'm okay with it if it's explained. I was confused during my visit because my enchiladas listed a $2.50 protein charge, but the protein charge was for each enchilada not the plate, so my three enchilada plate was $7.50 more than it was listed because I asked for chicken. I don't necessarily feel cheated, however I was surprised when the server gave me the bill. $2.50 is one thing. $7.50 is a lot more. read more

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I can't honestly get enough of this place. Amazing ranchero new mexican food, good price, good quantity and great staff! Setting a reservation was easy, and I can NOT GET ENOUGH TAMALES IN ME FROM HERE! SOOO GOOD! read more

Fish tacos & ceviche Pasion Picoso & Paloma drinks were amazing Must try it out!! Will come back. read more

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This is a great place for food! Their happy hour menu is a vibe for sure! $2 tacos all afternoon Tuesday can't miss! Their margaritas are fire too! The staff is also really nice! Their half chicken order is pretty good with the hominy! read more

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As a naive new mexican, I felt obligated to write this review. Although initially skeptical, La tertulia nails the flavors of new mexico. We had the breakfast burrito and the stuffed sopapillas that I would have been happy to get from somewhere in New Mexico. This place is a gem and a must try for anyone regardless of if they are looking for authentic new mexican food or not. Not to mention the portion sizes are enormous, plenty to share read more

La Tertulia - Breakfast burrito and stuffed sopapillas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Salsa was good and spicy! Chips were not my favorite. I had fish tacos and husband had enchiladas. We tried all the sauces. The green chili had good flavor. Rice was flavorful too. Great service! nice little spot. We enjoyed trying something new. read more

La Tertulia - Fish tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Wife and I ate here tonight. I was a little disappointed. First, we couldn't find the place. Tiny little sign outside. The food was ok, not exceptional. I had the tamale plate. Tamales were ok, but neither of us was sure what meat was in them, there was so little the flavor and texture never came through. My Wife had the fish tacos. They were good, although a little bland for my take and too wet to pickup. Neither of us liked the rice. The pinto beans were good, a little salty and prob better paired with cornbread, frankly. Service was good, although the kitchen was a little slow. Oh, and the sopapillas were large, but served dry with only a small amount of honey and butter offered. I generally expect these with sugar, cinnamon, honey. I wouldn't order them again, size isn't everything. Overall, there are a lot of Mexican food places I'd rate higher. read more

Kevin Nashan won his first James Beard Award in 2017 for Best Chef: Midwest after being a five-time semifinalist and two-time finalist in previous years. Now, with the James Beard Awards in full swing once again, it seems like the perfect time to explore a past winner's restaurant. Drawing from his New Mexico roots, Nashan's La Tertulia pays homage to the bold, smoky essence of Hatch green chiles and the rustic traditions of Santa Fe cuisine. With this concept, he brings an elevated take on authentic New Mexican fare to Tulsa, blending time-honored techniques with modern execution. Since La Tertulia is deeply tied to his heritage, it will be interesting to see if Nashan can successfully bring a taste of New Mexico to the heart of Tulsa. Let's eat. Dining La Tertulia's atmosphere features rustic motifs fused with modern flair. The space evokes the essence of adobe architecture, with copper tables, a concrete floor, modern New Mexican art adorning the walls, and a wood-paneled ceiling. The ambiance is relaxed and comfortable, seamlessly blending a contemporary take on classic New Mexican aesthetics. Service was provided by Mekayla. She is passionate and knowledgeable about the menu. She has worked at La Tertulia for several years. Our water glasses were filled, chips and salsa topped off, and plates swapped out between dishes. Chips with Fire-Roasted Salsa and Tomatillo Sauce The house-made chips have a traditional corn flavor. The smoky, intense pepper flavor was the standout, leaving a lingering heat on the tongue. It's one of the best salsas Tulsa offers. The tomatillo sauce shines with its tart notes, giving way to salty, garlicky, and lime undertones. Posole Green Chili Stew & Posole A duo of excellent classic southwest soups! The Green Chili Stew has rich smoky green chili notes balanced by the deep flavor of pork, with chunks of potato adding harmony. The spice level is perfect, leaving a gentle heat on the tongue and back of the throat. The posole featured a rich broth with initial pork notes, followed by earthy hominy, and ending with chili and ancho flavors. The soup was perfectly cooked, rich, hearty, and a beautiful presentation. Shrimp & Octopus Ceviche It began with avocado notes, followed by onion and cilantro, and ending with faint notes of shrimp. There was not much octopus. The texture was on the creamy side, akin to a dressing than a classic ceviche marinade. Unfortunately, the ceviche was under seasoned, lacking the usual acidity and brightness from vinegar or lemon, and needed more salt to enhance the overall flavor profile. Chorizo Flautas The flautas had a beautifully fried exterior, revealing a juicy, cheesy interior. The crispy tortilla gave way to cheese and faint pork notes. However, like the ceviche, it lacked seasoning, and the bold chorizo flavor was overwhelmed by the cheese. The mouthfeel was excellent. Ribeye Verde The ribeye, cooked to a perfect medium-rare, was served on a hot plate, maintaining the temperature well. The fusion of Swiss cheese, green chili stew, and tender beef was heavenly, with nutty Swiss cheese followed by smoky, spicy green chili, and finishing with rich ribeye flavors. The Spanish rice had a nice spicy aftertaste, possibly from Tajín, but the pinto beans were bland and underwhelming. Enchilada Plate The enchilada plate, with three layers of house-made blue corn tortillas, red or green chile, cheese, Spanish rice, pinto beans, and carne adovada, was a standout. The dish had a rich, layered flavor profile of cheese, pork, spice, and the distinctive taste of blue corn tortillas. The egg on top added richness. It brought back memories of Santa Fe, offering a perfect expression of New Mexican cuisine. Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding) This dense, thick bread pudding featured initial notes of cinnamon and spice, followed by thick egg and bread flavors and sweet currant undertones. The middle was very dense and monotonal in flavor with the bread-to-sauce ratio being considerably heavy on the bread, creating an imbalance. After a few bites, we decided to pass on finishing it. Final Thoughts La Tertulia delivered in many ways that Peacemaker did not. It is clear that Nashan's talent and influence lie in his roots and the translation of New Mexican cuisine. Standouts include the posole, salsa, green chile stew, ribeye, and those perfect enchiladas. The flavors are simply elegant. There are some critiques--the bread pudding, ceviche, beans, and flautas lacked the flavor profiles, refinement, and vision that the more successful dishes showcased. Regardless, La Tertulia delivers on its promise: a little taste of New Mexico in the heart of Tulsa. Until next time, friends, Let's eat. read more

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There is some metered street parking in front of the restaurant but the block is full of restaurants so it might be a bit of walk depending on where you find parking. We had a short wait on a Friday night for 2 seats at the bar. The bartender was friendly and efficient with taking orders and mixing our drinks. I had the blood orange margarita, I love blood orange and this went down a little too easily. The salsa is more on the spicy side which I enjoy but my husband would not be eating. The huevos rancheros was so good. I got both the red and green chili sauce and the spice from the chorizo, it was all excellent. I would come back for this dish. read more

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Ok so the steak tacos are where it's at. Tasty and tender and just right. If ur hungry add one or two more but I love the rice and beans too. Service was prompt and she helped us navigate the menu. The pork looked pretty legit and I kinda wish I nabbed that but maybe next time. Drinks were strong and good too! read more

La Tertulia - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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This place never disappoints!! The food is amazing and authentic New Mexican cuisine! The staff are always great and go above and beyond always come here when I am in tulsa. read more

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Pretty good New Mexican food in downtown Tulsa. Came by on a Sunday night and it was busy but there were a few tables still available. Service seemed a bit mixed as we encountered one friendly server and one who was a bit colder, but they were busy so I get it. Portions are HUGE here. Glad my friend and I shared a combination plate, 1 sopapilla, a kale & pine nut salad. The free chips it comes with are huge lol but chips were a bit too hard and thick for our preference. Everything tasted pretty good. Recommend if you're in the area and want to try New Mexican food not to be confused with Mexican. read more

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Amazingly legit New Mexican cuisine, esp. for Tulsa! I lived in New Mexico for 5 years and fell in love with their unique dishes. I love carne Adovada and Pozole and theirs doesn't disappoint. Everything else I've had here has been always on point as well. Highly recommend. It would likely survive on the Square in Santa Fe, so authentic! read more

I felt like I stepped off the street and immediately into a Grecian-Mexican restaurant. The fire places at either corner of the restaurant added the coziest ambience to whisk us inside and out of the cold tulsa tundra. We nestled in with bowls of soup and flautas. The chips and salsa had a bit of a kick which warmed us up even more. The salsa was eerily smokey and unique to this place, you can tell it's homemade. Two reasons this place is getting 4 stars is because of the service and absolutely awful 'spicy' margaritas we ordered. I think the bar keep was in training; we watched as the bartender walked another girl through recipes and helped her make the drinks. The spicy margarita was straight lime juice and basically undrinkable, also not 'spicy'. Note to the restaurant: PLEASE have new bar keeps try the drinks via the straw method because it was bad. And please have your servers actually follow up with the guests and ask how their food and drinks are tasting. Once our food was served, our waiter didn't check on us, nor ask us if we needed anything. Fortunately for them because I would have sent the margaritas back if he had asked. Despite my complaints, I would come back here. I probably just had a "one-off" experience. read more

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PRO: Pretty good food, great queso, tasty drinks CON: Awkward atmosphere, especially outside. Drinks were very small for the price. Didn't love the salsa, but I prefer tomato based salsas! If you like a chili based salsa, it's right up your alley. read more

Food was delicious! Got the breakfast burrito (Xmas style) and the breakfast bowl. The flavor of the rice and beans was unbelievable. My burrito was one of the best burritos I've ever had. Salsa is spicy in the best way and the michelada was perfectly balanced - beer, tomato juice, clam sauce Service was excellent. Interior is uniquely decorated and the music makes everything come together. Surprised this place wasn't super busy during lunch on Mother's Day. Maybe Tulsa is sleeping on this place? read more

La Tertulia - Breakfast burrito Breakfast bowl - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

La Tertulia offers unique New Mexican style food and a cool ambiance. Cozy fireplace in winter, perfect outdoor patio during summer. We've tried everything on the menu over the years and nothing disappoints. Our fave go-to is the combo plate with green chile, which is a very generous portion and includes an excellent variety of flavors. Fair warning, the salsa is delicious but spicy! Can't go wrong with carne asada tacos and you must try the posole! read more

I cannot say enough good things about La Tertulia. My husband and I have loved our experiences dining here since they opened in downtown Tulsa. My husband isn't a big Mexican food guy but he LOVES La Tertulia. Some of our favorite dishes are the Grilled Trout and the Carne Adovada. Trust us and make sure to order sopapillas on the side - they are divine!!! As far as cocktails go, we haven't tried a drink we don't like. My favorite is the Paloma and my husband loves the Old Fashioned. The service here is always top-notch. In fact, we came in last week before seeing a show at the PAC and our reservation was running late because of the table that was seated ahead of us. The manager and hostesses made sure we were seated with enough time to eat and even pushed our orders to the front of the kitchen so we wouldn't be stressed getting to the show. You can tell they really care about their customers. This place is consistently a 10/10! You have to try it!! read more

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Perfect little spot to enjoy fabulous Santa Fe style and great Mexican food! There is a lot in the area to enjoy as well.

Since it's St. Paddy's weekend we felt like some Santa Fe style Mexican food and it was a hit....we got there right at 11am when they opened so it was also a private dining experience. Everything looked fantastic on the menu but we shared the combination dinner and added a soft taco...we also got the appetizer of three chorizo floutas but we ate thise fast and they were great.... very fresh and I don't know how one person could eat this delicious deluxe combination dinner... we got churro and some sopapillias with honey butter...both made fresh to order and amazing. The Bloody Maria was a really great drink...give it s try it's a cool little spot with some good food and friendly staff. Whoever the bartender is did a grest job on thr drinks. Downtown behind Yokozuna across from Arnies bar... read more

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A charming New Mexican style restaurant in the Blue Dome District with a cute rustic-modern interior that adds to the cozy, inviting atmosphere. We have been here with a large party and it is well suited for groups with ample seating for a relaxed meal with friends or family. The restaurant offers standard Santa Fe style fare. The guacamole and chips are a consistent crowd-pleaser, setting the tone for an enjoyable dining experience. The menu features staples like elote, enchiladas, tamales and chiles relleno served with a generous portion of rice and beans, all of which I found to be tasty and satisfying. A standout item on the menu are the sopapillas. Light, fluffy, and served with a drizzle of honey, they provide a sweet accompaniment to the meal that is simply delightful. While I don't often seek out this type of cuisine, it's a solid choice if you are downtown and in the mood for a New Mexican style meal. read more

Santa Fe cuisine! This was my first time trying it but it was a nice experience overall. To start, we had chips, salsa, and guacamole. So fresh and tasty! As for the food, I was in a group where we had a mix of tacos and huevos rancheros. It was good- not too spicy, though I would love to try something else in a future visit. The layout is spacious, bright, and has nice decor. Service was friendly and efficient from the time of ordering to receiving the meal. I'd recommend this as a restaurant to enjoy in downtown Tulsa. read more

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1. The place is aesthetically pleasing. It's cute and makes you feel like you aren't in Oklahoma. 2. The server wasn't great. She rarely checked up on us, didn't ask us if we needed a refill on our drinks, and handed us the check without us asking for it and before even taking our finished plates. She didn't bother to ask us if we wanted dessert. She made us feel very rushed, and the place wasn't even full--there were many empty tables. I'm hoping this isn't what she is like with everyone. 3. My boyfriend and I got the "Chorizo Flautas" as an appetizer. They were very delicious. For entrees, we both got the "burrito plate." The best way I can describe it is flavorless and soggy. For dessert, we got the flan, and it was good. Overall, we spent a total of $72 (not including tip). This place is cute for a date, but other more affordable Mexican restaurants taste WAY better. read more

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Stumbled upon this place after looking for a spot to grab a drink and not finding one that wasn't smoking. They have an adorable patio and the decor inside is beautiful. We just grabbed some house sangria (so good) and were served complimentary chips and authentic Mexican salsa. The salsa had some kick but was good. We will have to go back to try more. read more

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La Tertulia is a New Mexican spot in downtown Tulsa that is fantastic. I always warn people that it is going to be slightly different than Tex Mex, but honestly there are a lot less green chilis involved than you might think! They have a wonderful selection if you enjoy sipping tequila, and have a nice selection of flavored margaritas. The blood orange is my new favorite! The queso and guacamole are wonderful, and a really nice portion! I think they're both worth the extra cost. They also offer sopapillos--but they aren't dessert or covered in sugar. Instead, these savory, pillowy treats are amazing to dip into queso or eat alone with a little butter before your meal. The entrees are huge and never a disappointment. If it's your first visit, I would recommend getting one of their combination plates so that you can try almost everything on their menu. This past visit I ordered the Huevos Rancheros, which ended up being a new favorite for next time I visit. It was a little hard to cut without a knife, but the flavors were so incredible. You have the choice between a red or green sauce, but I ordered it "Christmas style". My only complaint about this spot is that it is smaller and always, always packed. While this is a great sign, it does tend to get a little loud inside of the restaurant. If it was a nicer night, I might prefer to sit outside next time to have a slightly quieter space! read more

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Perfect 5 stars. Service was impeccable. Very polite and attentive. The Silver Margarita was expertly crafted. The meal was served hot and spiced perfectly. Started with a cup of Posole. Seasoned well with plenty of pork. Combination Plate was delicious. The tamale was stuffed full of meat and the Carne Adovada was excellent as well. The roasted pork shoulder was stewed in red chiles until tender. (It was worth ordering by itself) Since I had ordered the Posole as a soup course they were kind enough to substitute the Green Chile Stew. It was savory, dark and delicious. (Reminded me of the small, spicy batches served in Santa Fe.) Great experience, I'll be back to enjoy the delicious food, ambiance and the superior service.. read more

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Amazing service, food and atmosphere!!! They are always happy to make things right, food is fantastic, the people who work there are the best! Just good luck parking since it's downtown. But oh my is it worth it!!!! read more

I'm a sucker for all things New Mexico and since it has been a LONG while since we were able to travel there, I wanted to dine at La Tertulia as soon as I was able! I love this place. I truly felt like I had been transported to Northern New Mexico. The only thing better would have been if there had been a fire in the kiva. Darren was our waiter and while he had his spiel down, he was quite knowledgeable and did not let us down. We started with the guac and I tried the spicy margarita. It had quite the bite but I enjoyed it. I went with the Red margarita next (grapefruit based and much sweeter). I would like to try them all. The chips were really good and I did like the salsa, a red chile based one. Also had a bite (in a good way). For dinner we went with the combination and the deluxe combination with sopapillas. BEWARE, this is a LOT of food. In fact, we should have just split a regular combination plate but we wanted to try a little bit of everything. I really want to try the kale-pinon salad and a cup of the green chile stew next time! New favorite spot in Tulsa! read more

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La Tertulia is my first adventure into a New Mexican restaurant. I'm very familiar with a Mexican and Tex-Mex but until today I had not visited a New Mexican establishment. Upon first entry, I was drawn to the architecture of the restaurant. It reminded me of the southwest United States. Very fitting for the type of food they serve. The chips and salsa were impressive. Crisp and well textured chips and a salsa with a leading warmth started off the meal. Following the chips and salsa was the main meal. I choose the enchilada plate with chicken enchiladas covered in green chilie. What separated these enchiladas from all the past enchiladas I've had was they were layered one on top of the other and they were made with blue corn tortillas. The meal also came with rice and beans and was very filling. With this being my first adventure with New Mexican food, I didn't like it as much as Mexican and Tex-Mex, however, the food was still very good quality, and I'm sure it will grow on me as I return again. If you're looking for a resultant in downtown Tulsa with unique architecture, quality chips and salsa and layered enchiladas, this is the place for you! read more

La Tertulia - Enchilada plate with green chile covered chicken enchiladas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

A great addition to Tulsa with Santa Fe style Mexican food. The first time I've seen carne adavado on a menu outside of New Mexico. Warning, it is spicy but, there are depths of flavor in every bite. The chips are thick and crunchy which pairs perfectly with the chili salsa. Dip lightly at first. The combo plate gives you so many flavors. The biggest supine and possible the best flavor was the pozole. This is often a filler but on this plate it shined. read more

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Was looking for someplace we had never been and found La Tertulia on Yelp. The decor is minimal, but gives the feel of an old Mexican pueblo. Social distancing is no longer in effect, so expect to be seated close to other diners. We were promptly seated and our server took our drink orders. Complimentary chips and salsa came shortly after being seated. The chips looked great, but were a bit too crisp for my liking. They would have been nice if they were served warm fresh from the fryer. The salsa while tasty reminded me of Tapatio sauce and maybe it was?? My House margarita had no tequila flavor and was served in a small glass. The water glasses were actually a bit bigger. I ordered the Combination plate with a crispy taco. She ordered the Chili Relleno plate with queso sauce. The dishes arrived and looked great. My plate had carne adovada and it was amazing. The tamale and enchilada were good, but nothing special. We both thought the flavors were good and the service was great. Prices were slightly higher than similar restaurants. Not something we'd rush back for, but would definitely dine here again. read more

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Was really disappointed after eating here. The food wasn't too bad but the service was awful. We were told we had to sit outside because the inside seating was "full", when they had maybe one table sat that we could visibly see inside. We were all but ignored for the majority of our meal. Water glasses empty the entire time, and I think she came to refill maybe once 15 minutes after we had finished our meals. And then to charge a $15 gratuity each for a table of 6 with bad service was ridiculous. Won't be back. read more

Fantastic New Mexican cuisine themed restaurant located in the Blue Dome District in downtown Tulsa. We came for an early dinner on Easter Sunday, about a month after their grand opening, and luckily it was not that busy. We were promptly seated at the bar, and our host/waiter/bartender was very friendly and helpful. She made sure our waters were refilled in a timely manner and gave excellent food and drink suggestions. Inside, the decoration and layout of the building definitely reminds me of New Mexico. For drinks, they had a large menu with various types of beer, wine, cocktails, tequila, and mezcal. We ended up having their house margarita and house Sangria, which were both strong and not expensive at all. For appetizers, we got complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were salty and tasted like Fritos, while the salsa was spicier than usual and had a nice little kick to the flavor. We also had a cup of their green chile stew and their sopaipillas with butter, which tasted delicious. For the main course, we ordered their deluxe combination platter, which came on a massive plate and contained a tamale, enchilada (choice of cheese, chicken, beef), chile relleno, taco (choice of chicken, pork, carne asada, lengua), carne adovada, posole, rice, and beans. Everything tasted so yummy that we had to take home the leftovers. Would totally come here again! read more

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Hello Yelpers!!!!! I'm not going to straight up bash these guys, the service was great, fast for a Togo order. I will admit that I got there 3 minutes after they opened so they weren't busy. I order the combination plate and a frozen mezcal Paloma. The drink is good, can't say that the combo plate was all that but it was bad. Flavor was good not great, I rather enjoyed the chips and salsa. I definitely liked atmosphere and the drink, if I come back here to visit I'll probably just have drinks. Thanks guys P.s. this dish isn't $14.50 like yelp said it was. $24.50 was the damage read more

I now come here EVERYTIME, I come through Tulsa. This is true New Mexican food from a turn of the 19/20th century origin. And on a truely amazing fine dining level. First of all, any diner visiting here must clear their mind of how modern-day Mexican/American food has been mutated in the 21st century. As a Historical Chef, I absolutely LOVE their Menu. Place your mind set on the fact that the New Mexican food here is exactly as New Mexican food was served in the 1950s. That means there are no tomatoes in the salsa (that was altered to include tomatoes in the 1970s). It is done totally with chilies and onions with spices. The Queso is NOT made from cheddar and jack cheese that has been watered down with cream. It's the real queso cheese and chilies. The Black bean soup with jalapeños is mind-blowing, as well as the Chili Relleno's, enchiladas, and Carnie Adobada. Even the Blood Orange Marguritas were absolutely amazing. EVERYTHING here was so authentic Santa Fe food, without any influence from California or Texas style Mexican food. Having grown up in New Mexico, the food here is SO MUCH BETTER, then Sadie's, El Pinto, or any other real New Mexican restaurants in New Mexico. read more

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This starts and ends with 5 stars. The ambiance was rich with wood beams and great stucco walls. It made it feel great before we even sat down. My friend, Eric, wouldn't stop talking about this place. We are both from New Mexico and he wouldn't stopped talking about how it's the best NM restaurant around. Oh, and it's in Tulsa, OK. I'm like, SHUT UP! Here I am over a year after he wouldn't stop talking about it. It can't be that good. IT WAS. From the chips and salsa, I knew we had a winner. The guac, quesa, chips and salsa had great flavor and was spiced too perfection. YUMMY. I tried a few of their margheritas - fuego (?) and blood orange were off the charts in flavor. I would have polished off a pitcher of them, if they came in a pitcher. For dinner, I had to go all in with the combo plate. DAMN...I was tick about to explode, but I fought through it as only an American can. There was nothing that I wouldn't list in my "please eat again" chart from here, yes, even their sopapillas were winning this night. I don't need to mention the service because you could have slapped me and I'd still have been happy to be here, but it too was very professional and at the ready to make the night special. Will I return? YES. Will I talk about this place? Yes, but not like it's a cult (sorry, Eric). WINNING. read more

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Pricing seemed a little high, but when entree arrived, it was impressive. I had a pork shoulder burrito with salsa verde...delicious. Not a fan of their chips...I prefer them to be thin, these were seriously thick. Salsa had some heat and smoke..again not my fave. Had a blood Orange Margarita and it was packed with flavor, just not big enough. Rustic decor, not all together comfortable. Cabinet at entrance is Tibetan, not Latin...but this doesn't affect the experience. Padded chairs would... I struggled between a 3/4 on this. There are LOTS of choices for Mexican fare, and although the food was prepared well and the portion was large, there were no other bells to ring...hence the 3. It's worth a visit, but be prepared to spend some $. read more

Disappointment. Expected excellent New Mexican food. This place is fancy primarily adult dining but food was just ok. The chicken in chicken taco and beef dish meat quality seemed sub par for the price. Not a kid friendly atmosphere probably intended for adult dining only. Waitress was great. read more

Everything was good, had great flavor. The salsa isn't want I think of as salsa. It was more of a hot sauce. It didn't have any chunks like you find in other salsas. It had great flavor though but should come with a heat warning for those who don't like things spicy. You don't feel it at first, then it hits the back of your throat. I was fine with it, but I know a lot of people who wouldn't be. The chips weren't that great. But they did come highly salted though. I don't mind that either as I usually salt my tortilla chips ‍. Everything else was quite tasty. read more

La Tertulia - Devil's Garden Guacamole - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma