The food here is very intentionally prepared. If you have a low tolerance for spicy food, make sure to order some rice on the side to balance it out! Our favorites were the fried chicken and the cabbage. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because they advertise on their site that they are mostly walk ins. That was clearly not true when we got there. We were the third party in line (got there 45 min before opening) and got sat at a high top because all of the low tops were for reservations. I think they're doing their best, and clearly their quality menu speaks for itself! I would recommend to only go if you have a reservation, contrary to what the site says. read more

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WOW WOW WOW. Authentic Tasty Thai food in Santa Fe ?? Never before !!!!!! What can I say ? Not only is the food fantastic but my particularly favorite bartender is absolutely incredible ! She can mix you up a Caribbean cocktail that will blow your mind ! Dianna is an absolute JEWEL.... rare and magnificent. OK, so what to eat ?? well everything! the catfish is awesome.. I enjoyed the crab (it's a bit adventurous) , Satay is great with a great peanut sauce And personally, I cannot wait to bring my whole family so we can devour the fish that takes up the entire plate ! Yeah, you really can't go wrong with much of anything on Leo's menu. It also happens to be like the hip and wonderful new place to hang out See photos read more

Leo’s - Hip young ladys - Thai Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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My wife and I came here for dinner and were beyond impressed. The restaurant itself is beautiful and had a really nice vibe. Our reservation was for 5:45, so even though they just opened the place was full and people already had food and drinks at their tables. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. When we told him it was our first time dining there, he talked us through the menu and gave us a great overview of what we should expect. We ordered cocktails and the tasting menu. The drink was very refreshing and the tasting menu was the way to go. We got three appetizers and two entrees as well as a dessert. Everything was very flavorful and delicious. The highlights were the papaya salad, fried chicken and the panna cotta (but everything was excellent). We'll definitely be back to try the other items on the menu. read more

First time visit to Leo's during my first visit to New Mexico! Very trendy and definitely a bit of a pretentious vibe but sometimes I'm into that if I like the food enough. None of the staff that we encountered seemed to be very friendly or attentive either. Luckily I did really enjoy both dishes that I tried from Leo's which were the son-in-law eggs and crab nam prik. I would come back but purely for the food!! read more

Leo’s - Crab Nam Prik - Thai Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This was our second and last visit to Leo's. I tried resolving our concern with the team directly but after a delayed response after sending two emails, I received an arrogant and smug response to my valid concern over the pricing of the $85 per person "chef's choice" menu option. We received 5 dishes totaling $120 if we had simply ordered a la cart but the same dishes we received from the "choice menu" totaled $170. It was a Sunday night at 5p and the restaurant was not full, the bar seating was empty. Our server suggested the Chef's Choice as an exclusive experience w off menu options. Nothing was special or exclusive--just expensive. This was the explanation from the owner/chef when he finally got around to responding to us: "The "Leo's Choice" menu prioritizes our dishes and, while they may run out on the à la carte menu, they are held for the "Leo's Choice" menu, thus ensuring the full experience, without omission, for those who chose this menu. For example, the noodles generally run out on the à la carte menu within the first 20 minutes of service, however, one will find them on the "Leo's Choice" menu. We are truly restricted to the quantity of food we are able to produce. So, in short, yes the "Leo's Choice" menu fetches a premium as not only is it a considered menu we spend time planning each day to ensure a balanced experience, but it is also a guarantee (or look at it as a retainer) that the diner will have access to dishes that are more often than not quickly 86'd from our regular à la carte menu." No accountability, just excuses. No offer of a discount to come back, just an assumption we would come back. We should have listened to the locals who warned us about the lack of ethics from the owners. There are too many great restaurants owned/operated by kind people in Santa Fe to waste your time and money here. read more

Leo's made me cry. LOL, a couple dishes were SO spicy! Be warned, the papaya salad (tasty and eye wateringly spicy). I think the Laab (laarb) was pretty high in capsaicins, too. The dorade (whole fish) was effing delicious, highly recommend. The lamb shank was cooked perfectly. Drinks were great. Desserts were unique and good. Fun vibe inside, great music, lovely build out, lighting on point. We enjoyed the waiting room where you can get drinks in a comfortable setting, listening to music while you wait for your table. Lastly, service was excellent, you're the best Lucio! read more

Leo’s - Laab, papaya salad, sticky rice in fun boxes, and delicata squash - Thai Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Very hip and cool restaurant with cutting edge service and cuisine. I enjoyed the Japanese friend chicken (half is more than enough for one person, perfect for two as an entree). Also excellent was the appetizer with the celery leaves and the pea pods (I think - it was in early May)...it was very bright and captured spring offerings perfectly. This place is great for a date, special occasions, culinary buffs, and just hanging out if you are well-healed, haha. Don't come here expecting 'traditional' cuisine, the food here is more interpretive, and they do a great job of it for the most part. read more

We wandered in 30 minutes before closing, and they seated us right away. The server told us the specials, then he hung out behind the bar for a long time and we were talking about leaving. He finally appeared and was awkward. We got papaya salad - very spicy and very good, although quite light on the papaya, and the fried chicken, which was excellent. Cocktails were good. The woman who explained the sauces with the chicken gave a little speech she seemed really, really proud of. We didn't hear it, because the music was sooo loud. Overall a nice experience, but Leo's seems to be very impressed with itself. Dear Leo's: try to be more attuned to your customers. read more

Beautiful restaurant and elevated atmosphere, but unfortunately the service and handling of our bill completely ruined the experience. Never again! Was also extremely overpriced!!! The space itself is gorgeous and the menu feels modern and upscale, although the portions are quite small for the price point. We spent $174 before tip for two people. The bigger issue was how the staff handled a dish recommendation and the billing afterward regarding a $24 dish. I specifically asked our server about the mushroom larb because the menu marked it with the highest spice level (3 chili symbols). I told him very clearly that I did NOT want something very spicy. He reassured me multiple times that it "wasn't that spicy," said he had eaten it earlier himself, and told me the acidity balanced the heat. When the dish arrived, it was extremely spicy. I could barely eat it. We had also ordered a pork larb, but once we realized how intensely spicy the mushroom larb was, we immediately told the staff we no longer wanted the pork larb. The dish was never served to us nor placed on the table. At first, the staff acknowledged the cancellation and took it away. Then another server attempted to bring the same dish back out again, and once again we clarified that we did not want it. What was especially frustrating was that nobody came over to discuss the situation with us at that point or explain any policy about charging for the dish. Instead, it simply appeared on the final bill after we had already canceled it. When we asked about it, the manager came over and told us they were charging us because "they couldn't sell the dish." Instead of handling the situation with hospitality or acknowledging the miscommunication, he focused on defending the server. They were charging us for a dish that was never served. At that point, we didn't want to leave having paid for a dish we never received, so we waited while the kitchen remade it for us. That added even more time to the evening, and when the replacement finally arrived, it still did not include the full components of the original dish, including the crudité it was supposed to come with. That was frustrating because: 1. The dish was never originally served to us. 2. Nobody communicated beforehand that we would still be charged. 3. The original issue came from the server incorrectly reassuring us about the spice level after we explicitly expressed concern. 4. After charging us anyway, the replacement dish was incomplete. For a restaurant charging premium prices, I expected much better hospitality, communication, and customer service. read more

The food and drink I got is very low quality and expensive $26. I got the pork belly and it was just a few slices of pork with cilantro and basil. I wasn't impressed at all. It doesn't even serve you any side dishes or rice. The wait to get into the restaurant was well over an hour. The drink was not worth $16 for the weak palmetto drink. The ambiance was ok. The music was really loud and very crowded. I seated way later than a bunch of people in front of me because there weren't any single seats open. This place is a restaurant who don't know what Asian dishes supposed to taste like, it's for boujee people. If you want know to know what Asian dishes are supposed to taste like go travel to Thailand or Malaysia. read more

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Leo's might be one of my top places in santa fe right now. I really like it. Some of the dishes are very spicy. They will tell you upfront though so that's nice. I liked the dishes. Spicy and flavorful. Im allergic to tree nuts and our server was very communicative with cross contam. Most resturaunts don't do that so I really felt comfortable eating here. The dishes itself were full of flavor and good portions. The plates are shareable too. I also ordered a cocktail and it was equally as good. Prices are kind of expensive but it is totally worth it in my opinion. This is a good example of the price matching the quality of food. Service was very very good despite it being extremely crowded. I enjoyed the smallness of the place. Very intimate. The tables are communal tables. I dont mind that at all. The ambiance is very good. Music was quite loud but that's alright because it was good music lol. Overall, I'll be back. I enjoyed myself. read more

I've been going here since it opened. Not sure I will go again. Great food, great service, but the management is piss poor. Went tonight w/another couple. Did not have reservations, told it was going to be an hour wait..fine we ordered drinks to wait. 3 minutes later we were told a reservation cancelled so they gave us their table at 6:15. Leo's has a 90 minute limit on how long you can stay there. At 7:15 the manager or owner reminded us of that 90 minute time frame, not once but twice. We told the manager/owner that we were there about an hour, his reply was that the hostess told us that they had "squeezed us in". We told them that was NOT what we were told (whatever that means as far as "squeezing us in"). I don't care how good the food is or how good the restaurant is, this is NO way to be treated. You lost good customers. Your lack of professionalism will hurt you in the long run. Funny this is the restaurant was clearing out when we left...much ado about nothing and it will cost them. The restaurant business is brutal, be kind to your regulars or they will go elsewhere. read more

Can't recommend Leo's enough! We were visiting Santa Fe and decided to stop by on our last night after hearing rave reviews. All of the food and drinks were bursting with flavor - from the catfish sum tum with a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tart - to the dorade which melted in our mouths. The staff were incredibly attentive even despite the long wait and the music was bumping! Can't wait to come again when we're back in the area. read more

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my sister and 2 friends and i got food poisening the night after eating here, we all ate the same thing- the fried chicken and the delicata squash. My sister emailed to let them know and they wrote back basically inferring that its impossible that this happened bc they diditn hear from anyone else. If all of us got sick it for sure wasnt a coincidence. read more

Delicious food and service. Excellent ambience. Sat at the community table and enjoyed the scene.

I don't hand out 5 star reviews lightly, but we ate at Leo's last night and I found everything about it, great. Starting with the atmosphere. It is so nice to have a place bring some urbanity to this town. I love Santa Fe, but it is a little stuck in its world of turquoise and enchiladas. Walking into Leo's, you feel as though you are in a real city. The food was delicious. The staff, really friendly. And the service, great. It was our first time there, but we will return very soon and many times. read more

Great atmosphere, lively, festive, great service but if you don't like spicy food, this is not your place because all the dishes are spicy.:-(( read more

Food is superior, service is excellent and the atmosphere and setting is outstanding! So much thought, comforting design and lovely detail to decor. Very very special. You don't want to miss this moment to experience a very exceptional dining experience. Thanks Leo's! read more

Pretentious, over priced and whatever oil they cook with made me so sick. I had Thai Beef Salad. It is spicy which is great but I feel so sick from it. Won't be going back. And my thimble of wine for $20 was stupid. read more

The food and service is absolutely excellent BUT the noise level is a way to much. Yes it is a small place but seriously no need to put loud music in the background this is Santa Fe not New York. everybody at the communal table meaning most of the restaurants was in agreement TO LOUD!!! I couldn't go back unless alone with AirPod noise cancellation read more

Great food, great service, great experience. Very reminiscent of Pok Pok in Portland (sadly now closed), this is an amazing addition to the Santa Fe food scene. We have been at least 5 or 6 times since they opened (including opening week), and it has been consistently exceptional on all levels. Highly recommended. read more

Tasty food, but the host needs to work on his hospitality, the service is a bit awkward, and the music is way too loud.

Whoa. Remember when Meow Wolf first opened, and it was like the entire city of Santa Fe upleveled in terms of art, culture, and energy? Leo's is exactly the same situation, but for food. I just had my first meal at Leo's this evening, we ate our way through the menu and I was absolutely blown away. It should be pretty obvious to any serious foodie that this is now far and away the best restaurant in Santa Fe, and I'm hoping it will set a new standard so some of the many mediocre overrated tired places will be replaced with higher caliber stuff! This is some of the best Thai/Malay food I have ever had in my life, and I've traveled throughout Southeast Asia a lot, and sought out the best southeast Asian restaurants in LA, New York, San Francisco, London, Seattle, Portland, etc. Everything was sublime, but the noodles and the pork belly were especially transcendent. The energy of this place was delightful, great decor and vibes. I will be eating here constantly, despite the long waits. I'm so ecstatic that Santa Fe has a place of this caliber, finally. read more

Fabulous food. We had the Rice Noodles (You have to get there early. They run out.), Fried Chicken and Beef satay. All great. The seasonings were outstanding. The dishes are served like tapas at a Spanish restaurant. Some are small, and some are larger. You never know when a particular one is coming out. For dessert we had both the panna cotta and the pandan kek. Both very good, but for my money the kek was far better. The service was friendly and efficient. Earlier reviews talk about loud music. They must be listening because it wasn't loud tonight. The atmosphere is definitely loud, but not crazy, annoying loud. Just lots of people having a good time loud. The wine is expensive and the pours are light. All tables are communal seating. Some regular, large tables and some high-tops. Well worth the wait and the price. read more

Waiting to be seated was like waiting to board an airplane, except slower. The staggered seating didn't make sense since we arrived before opening to an empty restaurant. We were told not to touch their neon sign or wait in the waiting area... the fried chicken is delicious and drinks are OK but the overall management was very poor. We were asked by our waiter how everything was, and responded with a comment about the lamb being a little dry. The manager/ owner? came back to explain how the meat was cooked in a condescending way and the whole thing was very odd! the ambience is loud and crowded and overhyped. read more