Very good food in a friendly setting. We had a quesadilla with a side salad and a New Mexico Burger perfectly grilled.. lean, juicy, with a side of crispy fries. Service was quick. Will definitely be back. read more

Stopped by for breakfast before my flight. Very charming and well decorated breakfast/lunch/dinner spot. It was two friends and me. We were quickly seated and able to order soon after. I had the palacio traditional breakfast which is eggs, bacon or sausage with hash browns and toast. My two friend had pancakes but they shared with me this was the best pancake I have had. In a long time! Thin yet fluffy. Flavorful, moist and not dry or crunchy. My latte was good too. I would love to come back for the other mealtime offerings. read more

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My partner and I tried this place and had a bad experience. It seemed our food was forgotten in the oven and arrived after a long wait - it was overcooked to the point of being inedible. It was physically dried out and hard - the eggs were like rubber. We called the server and he took it away, but after 10 minutes he never came back so we put $10 tip and left. The owner came chasing us down the street screaming and whistling and demanded that we pay the entire $40 tab, which sucks because no one would nor could eat what was served so I feel cheated. In hindsight, I'm wondering if the owner or cooks doctored our food in a way that they could plausibly claim that it was an accident... seemed like he didn't like gay couples and my partner and I are white and Filipino and we have encountered this racist-homophobic behavior from random locals at restaurants and theaters before... not sure what owners problem was but we are both local professionals that contribute to our community that were just trying out a popular restaurant spot... so I don't get why he treated us so poorly... Normally, a restaurant wouldn't bother serving burned food and this place has good reviews so I don't get why this happened to us... but it felt like it was racial or he had a problem with us being a couple. Also - the Pepsi he brought me tasted weird too... The water was delicious. read more

I have visited Santa Fe, New Mexico numerous times, but I have never had the great fortune of going to Palacio Café until last week. The service is outstanding. The restaurant is so clean. The owners are delightful and the food is delicious. The suiza enchiladas were stuffed with lots of chicken seasoned well and the sauce was exceptional! If you're anywhere near the area, it's worth a visit! I can't wait to return in October! read more

The staff was super friendly. The food was delicious and fresh. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Incredible enchiladas yum yum Service is fast and friendly Ambiance is homely Mexican coke pairs well with enchiladas read more

Palacio Cafe - Incredible enchiladas - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Folks, skip the line at the Shed. One block away is this perfect gem of a Family Restaurant with a true artist as a chef/owner. They are a delightful family to be around, and the food is so delicious you can't sit still while you eat it. GO HERE, you'll be very glad you did. read more

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Very tasty food! Pretty decor! Excellent caring service and staff! Delicious huge chocolate chip cookies! Easy parking. read more

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If you want to know what green chile stew should taste like in New Mexico, this is it. Palacio's version is absolutely outstanding. The chile isn't a purée or a sauce--it's chopped, rustic, and alive. You can see and taste the roasted Sandia chiles in every bite, little bits of skin and flesh that still have some chew. Tender chunks of meat and buttery potatoes are tucked in, giving contrast: soft against lively. The aroma hits first with smoke and garlic, the char of the roast hanging just behind the savory backbone. The flavor rolls out in stages: bright and almost citrusy at the start, then rounded by garlic and onion, before a slow, steady heat builds and lingers. It doesn't just burn and vanish; it leaves this resinous, pine-smoky finish that keeps you reaching for the next spoonful. Thin enough to sip like broth but textured enough to bite, it's chile that tastes like the land here: sharp, smoky, insistent. Other highlights: the chile rellenos are textbook New Mexico--two meaty green chiles stuffed with gooey cheese, inside a crisp egg batter, smothered in red. The steak fajitas surprised us: we usually skip them, but the meat was shockingly tender and full of flavor, not lost in the usual fajita clutter. Ambience? Quiet, neighborhood-cozy, and--bless them--you can actually have a conversation without yelling. Wait staff: Weren't AWL but quite attentive and friendly, like they actually liked waiting on you. h/t to Marco. Palacio nails the heart of New Mexican food without turning it into a caricature. Go for the green chile stew, stay for the rellenos, and leave already planning your next visit. read more

Delicious!! Our favorite place to take friends who are visiting Santa Fe for the first time! The place seems small on the outside but there is a hidden outdoor area. Service is friendly and helpful. I usually get their enchiladas (which they are known for!) Christmas style of course ;) (red & green Chile). And sometimes get their Aqua Fresca, their hibiscus is my personal favorite! read more

Palacio Cafe - Chicken Enchilada Plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

The service here was really fast and efficient. The vibe was very homey and I came here close to closing time. I was really worried we wouldn't be seated because there were so many parties in front of us, but they were able to accommodate. I think the start of the show is the chicken enchilada plate. The chicken is super tender and juicy on the inside and the green chilies and cheese all melts together. This dish definitely inspired my own copycat version at home but if you're in the area and you like chicken enchiladas, I would definitely hop in here for a quick meal! read more

Palacio Cafe - Chicken enchiladas - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Okay. When we came in, there was one other table used and that was just about 12pm. Within 30 minutes all tables were full. The music is perfect, the atmosphere is cute and works without being over stimulated. The noise of all the tables... you would think you couldn't hold a conversation because of how busy they were but it was surprisingly quiet. Now the food... i got the ham and cheese on toasted sourdough bread.This wasn't anything to have again. The fries though were good. My husband got the Cuban Ruben.. He liked every bite. read more

Palacio Cafe - Ham & Cheese Sandwich Lunch - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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We loved the food and the family were amazing. The family was very kind and took great care of on service and the place is so cute!

Came in on a Monday around 11am. Smaller place and a few tables were already there. I ordered the Chile Relleno Plate Lunch with both green and red sauce and holy hell, it was delicious. I preferred the green sauce, but the red was still excellent. I'm not a big pinto fan, but both chilis left in my belly. Waiter was prompt! read more

Palacio Cafe - Chile Relleno Plate Lunch - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Although all the plates looks the same it's completely different. My favorite dish they had was the Chile Relleno plate. Although the Enchiladas plate was really good as well. It's a nice whole in the wall that we really enjoyed. read more

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Amazing food, quick service, authentic and great prices. Can't beat it! Would recommend to anyone in the area

Another great spot the my daughter and son-in-law like to go for breakfast. The gentleman who came to our table seemed to remember them. He was great! We had a variety of breakfast dishes, I ate my fair share since I was sampling off of my wife's plate too. Not that the breakfast burrito I ordered wasn't enough because it was plenty big. And the green chili was delicious. I considered doing half and half with the red. Maybe next time. My son-in-law had a great idea, he ordered the meat omelet and had it smothered, it looked great. My daughter ordered the Huevos, I think I will be getting that one next time... read more

Palacio Cafe - Smothered Breakfast Burrito, topped with grilled jalapeño! - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Quite possibly the best hamburger in the country. Something about the simplicity and quality of ingredients and the deliberate but understated seasoning of the meat and the sponginess of the bun. ‍ read more

This place was delightful. I came on a weekday at about 8 am and it wasn't busy. It was my first time so the server recommended the breakfast tacos. They were so massive that I had to learn my way around them to be able to hold them up. I enjoyed the flavors and pairing them with the green and red sauces. The restaurant itself was quaint and the service was very personable. I would recommend a visit! read more

Palacio Cafe - Rocky's Breakfast Tacos - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Service was fantastic!! The French Toast was excellent. Menu was a bit limited but sufficient enough for a very nice breakfast. read more

Palacio is a solid stop for any meal in Santa Fe! It delivers traditional NM cuisine, in a very laid back atmosphere. For our lunch today, service was a bit slow (it wasn't really busy, we arrived at 2PM). That sentiment is expressed by other Yelpers. That said, the food was worth the wait. We started with chips and salsa/guacamole, both were good. The avocado in the guacamole was puréed, we prefer chunky avocado, but the flavor was good. The salsa was very fresh, but we prefer a little heat... the chips were thin and crispy... on point. We shared the chicken enchilada platter, "Christmas Style," which came with beans and pozole. The enchiladas were very good, chicken super tender and tasty. Both chili sauces very good, we preferred the red, just a personal taste thing... Good food, good price, funky cool setting (the art on the walls inside is fun), and the small patio out back is very relaxing. Recommend this place! read more

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As always this place is amazing! The food is as good as it gets & the atmosphere is clean and inviting. Service was good but not great.

Definitely one of our favorite restaurants in Santa Fe. We first came here for a quiet end of day beer and the staff were so nice and the environment so pleasant we knew we had to come back. So we did. During our second time there we ordered the chile relleno plate (with New Mexican chilis stuffed with cheese, covered in egg batter, with both red and green chile and pozole, salad and beans) and chicken salad. The chile rellenos were the best I had in Santa Fe (better than those in more famous restaurants with very long waits) and the chicken salad was surprisingly good. My wife ordered the chicken salad as she wanted something light. I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad as the grilled chicken in other restaurants is usually dry and bland. Not here! The grilled chicken was very juicy and flavorful. To complete the meal we had a very indulgent Tres Leches cake. Delicious! The ambiance of the restaurant is so very chilled and comforting. And the owner and staff are so warm and friendly they really do treat you like family. What a great feeling we had dining here. If I lived in Santa Fe I would return regularly! read more

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This is my family's favorite New Mexican restaurant in Santa Fe. Great, flavorful food, wonderful skilled staff and a great environment minutes from the Plaza. read more

My friend had enchiladas and said they were really good. I wish I could say the same about my smothered bean and meat burrito. I went with the baked chicken for the meat and it was flavorless, cut up into tiny chunks, and kind of tasted like canned chicken. The rest of the burrito was equally unimpressive and flavorless. The tortilla wasn't grilled and the green sauce on top made everything super mushy. There was tons of green sauce left and I wish they'd provided beans & rice or some chips to go with it. Oh well... We also got some tres leches cake for dessert. It was okay. Too much icing and the actual cake could have been a lot moister. On a positive note, the place was super cute with a very pleasant vibe. Our waitresses and waiter took good care of us and were super friendly. 5 stars for service and environment. 2 stars for the food. read more

Our server was funny, friendly, and attentive. Very good with our kids. I have food allergies so was a little concerned when I saw the menu, but was able to order the taco breakfast (with corn tortillas) without eggs and cheese and it was delicious! All 8 of us ordered different breakfasts and were pleased with our meal. We would go back. read more

This was an incredible New Years Eve experience!! The chef came out to make sure everything was satisfactory....heck yes it was!! We will definitely be back read more

Palacio Cafe - Sorry that you received the after picture...the chilli relleno was incredible...not too much cheese....perfect balance of yum! - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

When The Shed down the road had a 3 hour wait, two different local shop owners gave us this recommendation. The service was great, the atmosphere quaint, and the food delicious! Highly recommend! I had the steak tacos, my husband had the enchiladas. read more

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

Friendly and warm family run business that was packed yet we were seated in about 10 minutes. Food came out delicious and piping hot something we don't often find in Colorado. A good experience ! read more

Our party of 6 arrived around 10:30 on a Friday morning. We were greeted and seated immediately. Service was prompt. The restaurant was clean and staff were pleasant. The wait time for food didn't take long at all and it was scrumptious. We would come back if we lived locally! We really enjoyed this place read more

Palacio Cafe - Half of the smothered Breakfast Burrito. Delish! - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Stopped in on a Thursday afternoon and was seated immediately. Had the tamales plate Christmas style (red and green) with beans and rice. Service was friendly and fast. Food was amazing! The red was just spicy enough to make my nose run, while my taste buds did a dance of joy. Green sauce was a great balance of flavor and heat. The rice and beans were the perfect complement. I added ice cream for dessert to cool my palate. Really liked the beautiful Madonna painting with her crimson and royal blue garments. Will definitely come back. read more

This wasn't my first choice for dinner but the reviews are good so I came here because my original 2 plans fell through. It's a cute place with seats inside and outside patio. My server was very nice but service was relaxed. I went with his recommendation of steak tacos. They were tasty. The rise on the side was delicious and I liked the salsa, it was different than other salsas I have had. I enjoyed the meal. But then I ruined it with the flan. Maybe im being too picky but the texture was not right. Flavor was definitely on point, not too sweet and wonderful caramel but I think it was over baked. It's almost rubbery in texture. Maybe this was an off day for them? Wish I could give 4.5 stars for slow service and the flan. read more

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

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All of the food here tastes very fresh and made from scratch. Even the chips and salsa were incredible! The staff is very friendly and the restaurant has a cozy vibe with a nice back patio. read more

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

Fantastic place to have breakfast lunch and dinner. It's often overlooked despite being a block from the Plaza. Always frequented by locals, always a good sign. The mothered breakfast burrito was amazing. The red chile sauce has a great kick. Portions are large, service is friendly and attentive and plenty of seating inside or outside with hand painted tables and local New Mexico fare. read more

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Great service and authentic NM cuisine. I had their rellenos and tried their green chile stew. Both were perfect! I also love the location and simplicity of the decor! read more

Great food, lots of flavor and homecooked style. Wonderful service too. The chilaquiles were the best!

No different from solid Mexican food. Fajitas and veggie enchiladas well made. But I was expecting New Mexican cuisine to be more unique. read more

Great restaurant within walking distance. Great flavor and excellent flavor with the Christmas Chile read more

Palacio Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Loved the Huevos Rancheros! Their red and green chilis were delicious. Perhaps a bit too much cheese and wish it would have been melted more, but otherwise fantastic. Everyone was super nice. The margarita, though I felt like we were somewhat cheated on the pour, was absolutely divine and packed a punch. So- no complaints! Our little had the pancake and loved it. We would definitely return here on our next visit. read more

Palacio Cafe - Margarita- I have not taken a sip yet. - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Food here is something you are looking for when coming to Santa Fe! Yummy red & green chile dishes available. I enjoyed the huevos rancheros and cup of coffee. Made perfectly and very flavorful. Not hot that it burned, but spicy flavor that was rich & delicious. Service was friendly & helpful. It's a small, but cute little place right in the heart of Santa Fe. I would return read more

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