The owner warmly greeted us at the door and suggested we try the chili. I had a burrito with chili and my wife had the Frito pie with chili. Both were delicious. Service was excellent. Good value and great food. We also got an order of tortillas to go; freshly homemade. Very cozy little spot just off the square. Highly recommend!! read more

Came here because of Yelp, left a review because the owner told us how hard he works to make every dish the best. Did. Not. Disappoint. We were visiting the area, and I wanted to try New Mexican food and I had never been to NM before only driven through. This taco was my dream, had everything I wanted, this is how I make my breakfast tacos at home and no one in So Cal makes it like this, I guess that's why it's New Mexican food. But yeah, these tacos had what is usually not served in tacos or come with breakfast tacos: hashbrowns, sausage, bacon and get this: pickles. The pickles were understated and gave it an acidic pop every now and then. Who knew a little bit of pickle would be good on breakfast tacos? Well, Palacio does! The service was great, we sat on the back patio, on a late Friday morning. While we waited on our food, the chef came out and checked on everybody, making sure someone had taken our order. Our server and the chef/owner (Damian) came back out to ask us how the food was, and we chatted him up a bit. We felt very welcomed, like we were at his house. Will definitely be our go to place when we come back. It's a cute spot, in downtown, with yummy food, great service and home-y vibe. Can't wait to have dinner here! Thanks Damian and staff! It's a must eat when in Sante Fe! read more

Very friendly service and great decor and ambience. The restaurant was basically empty when we arrived at 8am today. My friend had breakfast tacos and I had huevos rancheros. Both were ready quickly, fairly priced, and delicious! I would absolutely come back and try other dishes. read more

Colombian coffee was especially delicious! We had great breakfast and warm and friendly staff. The owner was also the cook and he produced wonderful huevos rancheros eggs and tortillas. read more

Packed on a Sunday morning, but oh so worth any wait. It is seemingly a favorite of locals and tourists alike. I cannot be in New Mexico and not have Huevos Ramcheros at least once, but the hand held burritos at the next table also looked very good. I stuck with my first choice and went with Huevos Rancheros over medium with Christmas chili. The eggs were a little more easy than medium but the hash browns were perfect and more than made up for that slight indiscretion. For as busy as they were service was also very good and quick. Would definitely become a regular place if we lived in the area. read more

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Thankful to all you great Yelpers who helped us find a delicious taste of New Mexico on our drive back to Texas. Ordering by phone was quick and easy - enchiladas Christmas (both red and green chili sauces) all around! Our group agreed with several other reviewers that red took the win for us - more robust and spicy! Dishes were nicely packed in aluminum tins with cardboard lids and all of the napkins and cutlery we needed! We also made sure not to miss out on a flan to share- as a custard lover, this was bliss for me - cold, perfectly creamy complimented by a delicious, thin caramel liquid. Thank you Palacio Cafe for further "enchanting" us in this BEAUTIFUL land of enchantment: New Mexico! We will certainly recommend your cafe as a must-try to people visiting Santa Fe. Next visit, we will be team RED! Such delicious sauce!! read more

Palacio Cafe - "Christmas" chicken enchiladas with sides of beans and pozole - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Every single worker here and I mean every single one are hopelessly overworked!! They seem to dread one more customer coming in... sad!!! They need two shifts working together. Listless spirits seem to be broken at the soul... interestingly they sit directly across the street from a cathedral.... Maybe they all left their souls there... Food, mediocre at best, chef salad was really lame, hardly any meat and they forgot the avocados... This is the only restaurant around so not much to pick from! read more

Palacio Cafe - Inside - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cute place food is amazing and the people are always so friendly. Best enchiladas in town!!!!

It was a beautiful night and we were able to sit outside and enjoy our dinner. Small but great wine list! Calamari was tasty but average, the ahi tuna tacos were filled with a generous amount of tuna and some tasty slaw. Three tacos were great for sharing. Desserts looked good but we were full so elected for a 2nd glass of wine. read more

There was hair in my food, I only took 2 bites and they still charged me. The tortillas were super hard. They took forever to bring our food. read more

Outstanding food and environment. We had breakfast and I certainly recommend it. Service was prompt and curtious.

WATCH your bill! We went to Palacio for brunch based on the reviews. It was a cute place with "local" clientele and appeared like a nice spot. We ordered and were not disappointed with our food. When we got the bill, it all changed. The entrees were priced on the bill over a dollar more than what WAS ON THE MENU as were our drinks...that were priced on a menu ON THE TABLE. I waitressed & know that a miskey happens. NOPE - not all items and the way the response was tells it all. We pointed it out and the waiter simply took the bill and changed it to the correct prices. No apology or acknowledgement. True to form in Santa Fe; folks try to get away with what they can and if they're caught, they're caught. That is the norm here now so BEWARE. No relaxing here if you value integrity & your wallet! read more

I'll never set foot inside this restaurant again. I ordered the enchiladas and they were extremely spicy! My mouth and lips were on fire. I explained this to the owner and he recommended the beef fajitas. I took my first bite and they were beyond salty and gooey . I returned them. At this point I didn't want a thing. My mouth was still on fire and the salty fajitas left me not wanting to eat The fajitas were returned as well The owner was annoyed and had the nerve to blame alcohol as the issue. I'd had 2 drinks. When the bill arrived, I was charged for both plates that I returned. My boyfriend had 1 beer , but they charged us for six Then the owner proceeded to have a tequila shot with my boyfriend, while ignoring me. At the end, we walked out with a 120$ bill for 1 meal Awful experience... the owner is a rude misogynist read more

We didn't feel like waiting for 1 1/2 - 2 hours at one of our favorites here in Santa Fe & decided to give Palacio a try since it was steps away from our hotel. I'm so very glad we did! My husband & I enjoyed the fresh guacamole with these awesome tortilla chips as an appetizer, followed by two orders of the chicken enchiladas with green chile. So yummy!! I had a Cimarron margarita & hubby had one with Hornitos, both delicious. Prices are very reasonable, food was flavorful & & the service was outstanding. I'm thinking we may have found a new favorite to add to our restaurant rotation list! read more

I went to Palacio with a fairly large party of 6. They took good care of us and the food was super tasty. Both red and green chilis were delicious. The beans were tasty as well. They also had some regular sandwich options that other people in my party enjoyed. If you're in Santa Fe, check this restaurant out. read more

Good service and delicious food from a family owned and operated eatery in business for over 14 years. We came here for both breakfast and dinner and found the food to be delicious and beautifully presented. They also offer beer and wine along with some tasty margaritas and other cocktails. Indoor and outdoor seating in the back and on the sidewalk. A great choice for casual dining with an assorted menu selection. read more

Spent a week with in Santa Fe / Taos. Had the pleasure of having two meals at Palacio and tonight's meal nudged out Sundays meal for the BEST - by a smidge! Had the chicken fajitas.....freaking amazing. Great family owned establishment, if I could convince them to come home with me to SC, I would do it! read more

We've been in the states traveling for five weeks in Colorado, Texas, and NM. This is the best Mexican food we've had the entire time. I highly recommend! I had the pear salad, my husband had the enchiladas. Everything was exceptional. But our kids left the restaurant hungry. All the portions are relatively small and the chips and salsa are not free but quite expensive. They also didn't offer water and the drinks were expensive with no refills. Don't go expecting the normal restaurant generosity. The service was wonderful though. Kind waiters who were attentive. The restaurant itself was beautiful and the atmosphere and vibe were great. I took lots of photos because it was beautiful. read more

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The place was very small and jam-packed. There was a ten minute wait for lunch, nothing unreasonable. Everything was very affordable. However, service wasn't particularly friendly or attentive during the lunch rush. The wait for food was very long. All was forgiven when I took my first bite of my panini. I had the TKY with green chile added ($8.50). It was hands-down the best sandwich of my life. The bread: extraordinarily crisp. The turkey: lean and fresh. The chile sealed the deal. The sandwich was spicy, sweet, moist, and crispy: a mouthwatering experience. I ordered a whole sandwich and finished it (of course), but I was already full after half. It's huge. Somehow was able to fit in a big helpin' of flan ($5) at the end. First time ever trying it and it was quite good. A nice end to a delicious meal! Palacio Cafe is a perfect representation of New Mexican cuisine. read more

Palacio Cafe - The huge TKY sandwich! Incredible! - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Quick lunch around 2pm, place was quiet. Solid NM fare, good service. DW had enchiladas Christmas style, DS had quesadillas, I had a garden salad just because I needed some fresh vegetables after too many burritos at other places. Salad was great - fresh and well balanced. Wife, a NM expat, said this was the best NM meal in Santa Fe so far. read more

Had breakfast here and the food was good but you could definitely tell the waiter we had didn't want to be there. Had to ask for coffee and then he never showed up to check on us. It's a small place but it's close to everything downtown. read more

We love Palacio. Every time we come to Santa Fe we eat and drink here everyday. Damien, his family, and staff do a wonderful job. The salsa is killer! We would highly recommend everyone eating here! read more

Great food and service. We had a party of 7 and everyone found a dish for their liking, including our vegetarian friends . The atmosphere is great as well matching the Santa Fe vibe. read more

What a fantastic little find just off the plaza in Santa Fe. It's not down in the middle of the touristy madness, so you can find a parking spot fairly close. The cafe is pretty small inside but we were seated right away. One waiter seemed to be working the whole place by himself. He greeted everyone with great enthusiasm and never missed a beat when it came to service. A few folks you could tell were regulars. I felt as though we were eating in someones little breakfast nook off the kitchen in their house. Yes they serve breakfast. But we needed some green chiles! So chicken enchiladas for me with green chile sause and a HUGE burrito for the son. And the sides are refried beans and POZOLE. Absolutely perfectly seasoned pozole. I want a gallon of that next time. The food is made fresh when you order it, spiced perfectly and extremely delicious. Go here. Eat. read more

Small and cozy, but the owner and staff are very attentive. The food was well prepared and delicious.

I've eaten here a handful of times, and the breakfast burrito with bacon & green chile never fails to hit the spot. It is very good, and in retrospect, right on par with that of Tia Sophia's & Pantry Rio. Also, it's so filling that it's enough to keep you satisfied until late dinner. The cafe is cute, with brick floors and large wooden ceiling vigas. The walls are painted a vibrant yellow and morning or afternoon sunlight makes for an even prettier scene. I think I prefer takeout to dining in, though, because the two times I've dined in, the service has been inattentive and extremely slow. The staff are friendly (if only you can get their attention!). read more

We were spending the day walking around Santa Fe and so glad we found this place. The food and service are outstanding! Best steak tacos I have ever had!! read more

Palacio Cafe - Steak Tacos - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We had the most delicious breakfast at Palacio! The food, service and ambience could not have been more perfect or authentic. Very close to the Cathedral Park and less than a five minute walk from the Plaza, the location is ideal for anyone staying or visiting downtown. Not open Tuesdays or Wednesdays, so plan accordingly. read more

We stopped for lunch after walking the Plaza area and we're glad we did. Servers were kind and helpful. We ordered the pear salad, which was a perfect combination of field greens, cubes fresh pears and candied pecans (cinnamon) served with a balsamic vinaigrette. We also had the enchiladas, with green chilie sauce it seems like everyone had an order in their table, and after having them, we understood why. I enjoyed the vegetable enchilads, it had spinach, mushroom And sautés red pepper with cheese. Delicious! My husband enjoyed the chicken enchilada very much as well. read more

Drove up to Santa Fe for the day and stopped at the Santa Fe plaza, was walking around and found this colorful little place. 12 tables inside, 3 tables out. We both had the eggs rancheros with both sauces. Really good. Now for some walking around. read more

So glad we stumbled upon this place! The food was so good! The chile relleno plate was incredible! Probably the best I've had! Enchiladas were great too. We ordered everything Christmas style and both sauces were delicious! We went on a dead Saturday night at service was great. Super cute place too! We will definitely be back next time in Santa Fe. read more

Palacio Cafe - Chile relleno plate, Christmas style - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Visited for lunch on 12/23/21. First family trip to Santa Fe and after researching for an authentic New Mexican restaurant near the historic center, we were looking forward to eating at Palacio Cafe after all of the favorable reviews. We were quoted a 20 min wait when we called ahead. But Lady Luck seemed to be on our side! After grabbing a parking spot across the street and getting seated immediately, we were feeling pretty jolly! Unfortunately, the luck seemed to run out there. After expeditiously seating us, it took another 10 min for a waiter to check in with us. Said male waiter stared at me blankly when I ordered a "jamaica" agua fresca ("We have hibiscus"). I brushed it off seeing as how I shouldn't assume everyone knows the Spanish terms for their items. After putting our order in, 50 minutes pass by (I could tell thanks to the parking meter app) and no food/water refills, no check in from any waitstaff, no nothing. With members of our party seething in their seats from the neglect, finally: Me to male waiter: "Hi, I just want to follow up on our order" Waiter (quizzically, annoyed): "What?" Me: "Um it's been nearly an hour, I just wanted to follow up on our food?" Waiter (curt and peeved): "There's a lot of tickets before yours. That's just how long it's gonna take. Your food will come out when it comes out." We were aghast. I have never been answered with such rudeness by a waiter. My dad wanted to get up and hurt the guy. I get that the restaurant is busy and ultimately the food will come out when it will but I've also had it happen that tickets get mixed up. A simple, kind, "Sorry, let me go check on it" would have sufficed. Thankfully, the food came out a few minutes later. We just ate as quickly as possible so I could get the angry members of our party out of there. Honestly, with how off-putting that server was, everything just tasted alright. We had better New Mexican food at other places on our trip. Will probably tell people to avoid this place if they can. read more

Food: Excellent Recommendation: Green Chile stew (Hearty, spicy, warm, filling) on a cold day. Service: Excellent, ALWAYS! Very friendly staff. Prices: Reasonable Ambiance: Quaint, Santa Fe style (very small dining area) Everything on the menu sounds delicious! Parking: A bit challenging to find street side parking. The wonderful service and delicious food cancel out the parking issue. read more

Our server was excellent! I was really happy bc I got there a little past their breakfast time and she still allowed me to order breakfast! It was a cute little cafe and the food was 10/10!! you can't go wrong with the huevos rancheros! I love that they have outdoor seating and it's also dog friendly.. read more

Palacio Cafe - Huevos Rancheros & the Cuban Rueben Panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Me and 3 friends came to Palacio for lunch while visiting Santa Fe and it was delicious and very reasonably priced! The owner came out and made sure we were taken of. read more

Palacio Cafe - Smothered Chicken & Bean Burrito Lunch - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

The breakfast tacos are literally the best I've ever had. Been coming to Santa Fe multiple times a year for almost 10 years now & I can't believe I just found out about this gem! Staff was lovely too-- super friendly! read more

Great food. Great service. Quaint and cozy environment. Can't wait to go back. It was a wonderful surprise we stumbled upon.

We enjoyed everything about Palacio! Our breakfast was great set in a quaint atmosphere and the service was attentive and so nice. It is also a great location not far from plaza but without the crowds. I would definitely recommend.. read more

What a treat. Genuine hospitality. Cozy. Delicious. Had to look at the low prices 2x to believe it. Always on the quest for great margaritas, Mexican food and chocolate. Will definitely return. The red Chile and the salsa ...oh my. My fiancé reminded me that asking for it "Christmas style" meant red & green Chile. Love that. When I ordered the Huevos Rancheros, it came with very crispy hash browns. ...like they KNEW me! No way could I finish all this. Clean plate club for both of us. Do yourself a favor and if you arrive in Santa Fe, stop here right away so you can return again & again. read more

Palacio Cafe - My Huevos Rancheros with CRISPY (thank you!) hash browns. Clean plate here - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

If you need a place to eat in the plaza (especially on Sundays when other restaurants are closed), this is a good option. Their service is a bit slow, but if you're not in a hurry, you'll get some good food after your wait. We had the Enchilada plate (chicken), Steak tacos, Chicken salad, and Tamales. Everything was great and we even had some Mexican Cokes with it too. read more

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