I really wanted to love my experience at Maria's because this restaurant has some history for my family. My dad used to cook here years ago, so coming back was something I was genuinely looking forward to. Unfortunately, I have to say that Maria's just doesn't feel the same anymore. The tacos were mostly corn tortillas with very little meat, which was disappointing. The sopapillas were served cold, and if you're from New Mexico, you know a sopapilla should be warm and fresh! The service was also very slow. The staff were very nice and seemed like good people, but some of our appetizers were forgotten, and the sopapillas came out after we had already finished our meal--and unfortunately, they were cold when they arrived. It honestly makes me sad to say this because of the history my family has with Maria's, but the food and experience just weren't what I remembered. I really hope they can get back to the quality and experience that made Maria's special in the first place. read more

The food was awesome. I had the carne adovada. The chunks of pork were soft and delicious and the sauce was rich and flavorful. My brother had enchiladas, and my dad had the pozole. Everything was great. The chips and salsa were also very good. The salsa had a little kick which was a nice change from the normal bland salsas I tend to get. The fresh tortillas were absolutely amazing. You can watch them making them which was a nice touch. Seriously, best tortilla I have had in a long time. It did take a very long time to get our order taken. The waiter was super nice, but we sat for 15-20 minutes before our order was taken. It was almost enough to knock a star off. It was also very dark inside, dark enough that my dad had to use a flashlight to read the menu. That is also why my photos are so dark. The music also did not match the setting. Sorta strange music for the environment. Overall, a great experience. We are visiting from Colorado and our first try at New Mexican food was a great success. read more

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Tried to get into Tomasita's but too packed. Came back to Maria's. No one there. Sat in the bar. Bartender took our order. Got the appetizer wrong. Ordered the queso, salsa and guac. Guac seemed old. The salsa was like taco bell taco sauce. Margaritas were good but so small for the price. I had heard that they closed down since we were last in town. Maybe reopened?? Smaller marg menu than last time. At least there was lots of parking. read more

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- Vibes: Casual and down to earth - Crowd: Empty on weekday lunch - Value for price: 5/5- Good prices, delicious flavors - Service: Attentive and quick - Parking: Onsite lot My friend and I came to Maria's with her little baby on a Monday at lunchtime. It was empty and the service was quick. We shared the green chile soup which came with sopaipillqs. The soup was a bit too salty but good flavor, and the sopaipillqs were to die for (had them with butter!). Chips and salsa come complimentary with the table. Definitely recommend for a quick and casual meal. read more

It has been awhile since we ate here, and still is one of our favorite restaurants in Santa Fe. The guacamole, salsa, queso and chips we had were great. We also had a ground beef burrito smothered with green chille which was delicious. Service was great and friendly, food delicious, and atmosphere is nice. Overall, very had a very good experience. read more

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Me and my sister had an amazing meal at Maria's a week ago in Santa Fe. We had never been there before and were not disappointed. I had the cheese enchiladas with green chili on the side. It came with refried beans, rice, and sopapillas. And they serve chips and salsa without it costing extra . The meal was delicious. Probably the best Mexican food I've ever had in Santa Fe. The service was great! Unfortunately, I can't remember our server's name, but she was awesome. The ambiance is very quaint and there's easy access to good parking in their parking lot. It's not on the plaza which makes it convenient.. On my next visit to Santa Fe I will definitely be going to Maria's. I need to also add they have a huge margarita menu. Lots to choose from. I went with the traditional house. Margarita which was delicious! read more

Maria's New Mexican Kitchen - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Loved how local this place feels. It's huge! Easy to park. Friendly people. Fun margarita list! Tasty Chile relleno!!! Yummy sopapilla, but the honey was solidified and hard to use... not just on my table. read more

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We ordered the chicken flautas and blue corn enchiladas and it was fast service, hot food, with great taste and filtered water (most places don't provide filtered water). House marg was perfect and surprisingly not expensive! Ambiance is warm and cozy too! read more

Great food and drinks! We had lunch here and would definitely recommend this restaurant. The food was good, as were the cocktails. They also had coloring pages for the kids. read more

Wonderful dinner excellent service margaritas were strong and delicious complementary chips and salsa spicy salsa, which I loved love the queso and we split the shrimp fajitas and they were delicious. Close to town and you wouldn't be disappointed in this wonderful little establishment, friendly manager as well! read more

A friend and I took the Rail Runner to Santa Fe to catch a film not playing in ABQ and then hung out there for the afternoon. For dinner, we headed to Maria's. The place was packed, and the crowd loud. The cuisine is traditional New Mexican, and Maria's serves up precisely what you'd expect based on your mom's great cooking. Check it out. Order what you usually would elsewhere, and discover your new favorite New Mexican restaurant in Santa Fe. read more

After more than 30 years of coming here, I'm done. The decline in service over the past few years is unacceptable. My family and I have been treated with disregard and disrespect, and it's clear that locals are no longer valued. This place prioritizes tourists and their money while giving consistently poor, dismissive service to longtime customers. That is not just disappointing--it's unacceptable. I will not be returning, and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. If you're visiting Santa Fe, take your business somewhere that actually values its customers. There are plenty of better options with higher-quality food and far superior service. read more

I love this place. They're a classic spot, but the food is fresh. Service is always on point. The place is like 5 little restaurants all rolled into one. Killer cantina. Comfortable family dining room and extra party rooms. I feel like the food has gotten even better in the last few visits too. Best margarita list in town! read more

Maria's New Mexican Kitchen - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Neat little restaurant with a cool decor. Food and service as awesome as. Wish I had time to try a margarita they have a nice selection.

I've been coming here for over 20 years but today's experience was just meh compared to those. I'd say the food was the best part, though my chile rellanos were "cool" not as warm as usual. Our wait person was disinterested, and did not ask us "do you want another drink" "did you enjoy your meal" "can I get you another drink" "can I get you anything else", she just did not make eye contact did not connect on a personal basis. Also our favorite drink the La Patrona was less than expected, it was so tart and less alcohol than usual, could not finish drinking it, and usually is a very smooth and premium drink (usually we order 2). Also the window was open and there was a cold draft. So hope this is not a trend, but we were unimpressed, and will be going elsewhere next time. read more

Went for a drink while waiting on our table at Paper Dosa. We were seated immediately and got our chips quickly. I personally didn't love my drink but I prefer sweeter drinks. The best part of our stay was a mariachi band coming in and playing. Will need to come again and try their food. read more

Maria's New Mexican Kitchen - Texas two step - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We were seated quickly with our 2 small dogs on the patio. Manuel was our server. He was friendly and informative about our questions about the menu. The food was delicious and well presented. He checked back on us several times to make sure that everything was great and refill our drinks read more

Maria's New Mexican Kitchen - Sophieas? - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I have been ordering the chile rellenos at Maria's for 30 years. No longer. My local SF friends all stopped going to Maria's--new owner and new chef. Now I know why. They were pre-breaded, pre-fab concoctions--major slide in quality. And that's not all: the house margaritas--once the best and strongest in town--now use a lime mix, not fresh lime, and not enough tequila. Finally, even the once-heroic red chile salsa now tastes suspiciously tomatoey. I'm done, Maria's. The tourists won't know the difference. I do. read more

Always delicious! Tried the green Chile meatballs was good, a bit dry on the inside. The steak & rellenos very good The carne Adobada very good Service great. Room temp a bit too cold. read more

Love this place. Today was the taco plate. Besides chips, you also get a sopapilla with your meal. Waiter was very courteous. Happy hour is also a great deal for food. read more

Maria's New Mexican Kitchen - Shrimp Fakitas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Hmmm. I see a lot of Yelp folks doggin ole Maria's WHY ? This is a place to go for a PHENOMENAL MARGARITA Ya. We could STOP THERE and give em 5 stars !!!!! However.... the food (at the bar - happy hour) is not only good. It's priced cheaper than Taco Bell ! Soooooo. I've been coming here for years. Especially to entertain outa town guest from Hawaii. Etc. But recently I dined alone at the bar and I was blown away by the great service !!! (Herrardo is a great bartender! ) I had the "Strong Silent One". A perfectly balanced El Silencio Mezcal Margarita So good I had 2. For $9 each This is not sweet-and-sour mix thrown in with some tequila, folks .... fresh, squeezed, lime, and lemon nice Mezcal ... etc I also enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa --. VERY GOOD. W an intense NM Red Chile / Salty heat and flavor in the salsa, and the thinnest .. freshest ... crispiest chips ever to dip in it. I really cannot imagine chips and salsa being much better This is not Pace picante yall .. REAL Santa Fe salsa here. Then I ordered food. The Green Chile Meatballs Wow. What a delight ! Huge portion for $6 Yes 6. six dollars. Ya. Delicious. HOT Green ( don't lie people ... you know it's authentic! ) ... tasty garlicky meatballs. Smothered in Green Chile sauce that a Santa Fe resident of 25 years recognizes as excellent Well. You can get the ribs. The Chile con Queso. The Tamale app (se my pics. ( yes. All for $6) WOW. I'll be back with friends. What a deal !! read more

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Wow. Came back in July 2024, after remembering how amazing this place was. It is *currently* extremely sub-par. Food meh. Service good! Atmosphere blech. (Also, in a restaurant that is very nearly empty, why seat us next to a huge Cambro filled with dirty cleaning water?? Why the change? The bartender at our hotel told us (after the fact) that the owner had recently lost an enormous lawsuit AND lost the liquor license for the restaurant. As a result of the latter, most of the staff left since they weren't making as much money. I hate to say this about a place that was good and that may be just trying to do the best it can during a very challenging time. But. Totally meh. read more

Food was great but they wouldn't allow us split checks. Full check came and it took us 1/2 an hour to get the check taken care of. The manager had to come out for each of us to pay. Hopefully Tomasita's won't be like this. We know they were busy, but for a party of 20 and after our mom's burial today, it was quite a bit. read more

Whoever has ever left anything sub five stars was lying. This place is AWESOME. Great ambiance, expansive, accommodating menu, great quality food. The only thing that's sort of lacking is the parking, but like whatever. Santa Fe, second oldest city and highest elevation city in the US and home of beautiful blend of old and new, Spanish, Native, and American influence, and natural and man-made, yall got it going on. Santa Fe has it going on!!!!! read more

Maria's New Mexican Kitchen - Trout - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This place "perfectly" hits the spot whenever I'm in SF. I always get a couple of chicken enchiladas covered in red chili. This is the perfect meal for me. I don't need rice; I don't need beans. But give me plate of either soaked in their red chili and I'm in heaven! Don't miss this place! read more

Maria's New Mexican Kitchen - Red chili on blue corn chicken enchiladas. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Poor service poor quality food. Portions were small, food was cold, and margaritas were $20 and horrible. Below average ambiance.

Amazing margaritas!! They have a menu and then offer amazing options off menu when you tell them what you like. Highly recommend stopping here for any margarita you could want! Customer service is also phenomenal- so nice! read more

Another great meal at Maria's. TBH, we felt the last few visits were a tad off. This one redeemed their reputation. Service was good. A tad slow but we were in no hurry. The margaritas here are great. Silver Coin is a favorite. Expensive, but with it as you really just need one. The food was on point. I ordered something slightly different- the stacked blue corn enchiladas with carne adovada. Throw in a fried egg. Wow! She had veggie tamales (what???) with red chili on the side. They were awesome. And the Sopaipillas here are the bast in town. We always ask to sit in the bar area. Perfectly rustic old Santa Fe. read more

Maria's New Mexican Kitchen - Stacked blue corn enchiladas with Carne Adovada. Veggie tamales with red chili. Perfect Sopaipillas- Crispy outside soft inside. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Delicious. Great ambiance. Big portions. Nice server. What more do you want ? I had the blue corn enchiladas. Great. My friend had the Combo meal and she loved the taco with ground meat and the tamale. Ray (manager?) is very proud of the restaurant and gave us a tour of the other rooms and a history of the place. 75 years as a restaurant !! Only ding would be no signage to parking that is in the back. We looped around 2x and still missed it so we parked at the Trader Joe's across the street. read more

I've been to this restaurant twice now. I feel bad, because I recommended this place to my commander. So I feel bad because we gout our chips and salsa. They looked a little different, darker. Found out why, they were over cooked. Yuck. One of the people with us ordered tacos. The tacos were over cooked. I'm guessing the cook didnt really want to be there. So he took it out on the customers. The bad thing is, my wife ordered the tacos and wound up with a stomach issues the next day as I did. I'm really sorry I suggested Maria's Restaurant. read more

Maria's New Mexican Kitchen - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Awesome Margies! Friendly and polite service! It had been a long time and Wifey, Son and his friend loved all of it! read more

We didn't end up eating here because we arrived 35 minutes before closing and staff completely ignored us until we left. At least acknowledge us and let us know you want to close early. So rude. read more

Came here during our overnight while driving to Colorado. Had a great service with a very friendly waiter that's been there for 26 years!! The food was exceptional and the margaritas are strong. Also the sopaipilla's are delectable! I would 100% come back and suggest this to anyone else stopping through town looking for a great bite to eat! read more

I had the taco salad. First I asked for whole beans as usually that is what is something a plant based person can eat. Well, they cook whole beans with bacon. So no on that, the refried beans are made with lard so that screwed that up for me. The gucamole was tasteless and the taco shell was too well done. I was not happy. If you are even vegetarian, you cannot eat the taco salad. Why should I go to a mexican restaurant (supposedly one of the best in town) and have a salad? I will NOT come here again. It was also dark in there because we were nowhere near windows. read more

Loved the experience here including the awesome gentleman who served us and was very helpful and attentive throughout. The Carne Adovada was the weakest part of the meal so we wouldn't order that again but the rest was amazing! Would go back in a heartbeat to enjoy the delicious chile relleno and meatballs read more

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Always amazing! It's been an institution for decades and never ceases to impress. Get the table side guacamole - you'll thank me later! read more

Lower end of mediocre in terms of flavor and preparation. The vegetarian tamales were like wet cement with a little sprinkling of corn inside. The beans and rice were like airplane food. The salsa was passable but unremarkable. read more

Maria's New Mexican Kitchen is all sorts of crazy but what really got me what the menu of more than 150 margaritas and 170 tequilas dubbed "The Great Margarita List." I mean, c'mon. How am I supposed to chose?! Well, I couldn't. So I let me server pick my poison. Gosh I wish I remember which ones (yes I got two) he made me because not only where they phenomenal but they were potent! Absolutely brilliant! For food my mother chose the signature Blue Corn Enchiladas (flat enchiladas made with blue corn tortillas, cheese, red/green/both chile, $12.75) served with Spanish rice and refried bean. She added beef which was +$2.50. I swiped a couple bites and fell in love! The blue corn tortillas truly taste different to regular corn tortillas and I love the unique, almost exotic flavor. The beef was cooked and seasoned excellently! And there was plenty of cheese! I ordered the Carne Adovada (lean, tender chunks of pork marinated in "secret sauce" then slowly baked, served with Spanish rice, refried beans, and flour tortillas $18.00). Oh my gosh this was absolutely amazing! The hard work that went into cooking the meat was totally worth it. It was tender, like fall-apart-as-you-pick-it-up tender. And the spices were excellent. Take a tortilla, pile on the meat, refried beans and rice and you've got yourself some seriously good tacos. Or not. The pork was just as fabulous eaten on its own. Couple other tidbits. You do get complementary chips and salsa but holy hell is that salsa HOTTT! Also, the parking is a pain in the ass to find. As I've found out parking in Sante Fe sucks as it is already but this lot takes the cake. You've gotta mosey your way into a tight alley/loading dock deal and mind the many other cars that will likely be parked here. You have been warned. read more

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Had lunch here last Saturday. The queso and salsa were excellent. The server was friendly and warm. I had the shrimp salad and the shrimp were perfectly cooked and the salad greens were fresh and snappy. Wife had the tostada and it was excellent as well. I'd say they have made a nice comeback in spite of the recent review by a local writer. The silver charm margaritas were as good as ever as was the salsa. read more

Something happened between Christmas and today. . . Most of the regular staff are gone (Fired? Quit?). Service was terrible. Drinks now are watered-down--literally; and, they're putting some sweetener in and not the quality liquor. The pretty-much all-new wait staff was running around like they didn't know what to do. Totally ruined our experience. We loved the previous staff. They were amazing, and the bartender knew how to make quality drinks. Whatever the owners did, or didn't do, it made for a huge, negative experience. Won't go back or recommend it given the way it is now. . . read more