My best friend and I went here to grab a quick lunch and we were pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. The service was very quick and friendly with not just one person coming to check on you. The ambiance was more dark inside but with colorful festive descorations. Our waiter was friendly and she gave us recommendations. We each had two margaritas and agreed that one is enough two is too much for the day time! read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - BURRITO SUPREME - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Food service ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A great afternoon with good company and great food. Met an old colleague from Cornell! read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - A delish time!!! - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

Never a bad experience at Santa Fe Grill. The service is always excellent, super attentive and friendly. I always get the shrimp quesadilla because it's my favorite, with a side of rice and beans. My husband ordered the whole fish with tostones which was so delicious! What surprised me the most was the torta, wow that was so good! It was a perfect amount of beans on the torta. Always stop here if in the neighborhood! read more

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I came here for brunch. It was an interesting experience. I ordered three tacos which were fish pork and steak. The tacos were good and the service was good. The thing which made me a bit concerned was my friend ordered coffee and her cup was dirty it had lipstick on it. That made me a bit cautious about the food. The service was good the waitress was very nice and attentive. Once my friend told her about the cup she changed it. I also ordered a tamarind juice which was good as well. I am not sure if I would be back, the food was good but not memorable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall it is a homey place and you should try it for yourself.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The Sante Fe Grill is a nice small spot to relax, have a drink and little bite to eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is nothing special about the spot but there nothing bad either.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The prices are okay too. The drinks are okay and the waiters are nice, [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would go there after a walk in the park to have a conversation with a friend, a drink and head home.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Everything I've eaten here is terrific. Shrimp fajitas might be my favorite dish though.

I went here for a pretty early dinner after a walk in nearby Van Cortlandt Park a good while ago with a large group. The service was fine but it was rather odd that the place was rather empty but there was someone blasting music mostly from YouTube videos for whatever reason. It was loud enough that we asked for it to be lowered which it was until some others showed up which is fine. To drink I had a plain margarita which was very good. The price is reasonable and the drink both had a good amount of alcohol and was pretty well balanced. Not much to complain. The only dish I ordered was the Enchiladas Tres Amigos consisting of 3 enchiladas (ground beef, chicken and cheese,) each topped with different sauce (red green and mole sauce) along with melted cheese and served with guacamole, rice, beans, and pico de gallo. The red/rojo sauce was my preference of the bunch which partially makes sense as this place has a good amount of Tex-Mex food. The green sauce was pretty standard though perhaps a bit too sour. The mole was standard and I presume it came from one of the many brands. Couldn't really tell the difference between the beef and chicken though the cheese one was my least favorite of the bunch. The food in short was okay. The portion size was good for the price (I think it was something between $18 and $20) though the flavor was a bit lacking. If the food was as good as the margarita, I would probably be leaving this place 4 but I found my dish to be just alright. Tres punto cinco estrellas read more

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Me and my wife have been coming here for the last couple years and it's probably one of the best underrated restaurants in the area. The food is exceptional,the drinks are very good and the prices are reasonable . The service is always welcoming and the owner Mary is one of the nicest people we've ever met. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is very kid friendly, but also a great place for a date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also very safe for single women to come for an after work drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I can't stress enough how good the food is. The flaunts are my favorite!!! Try this place out and you won't be sorry you did. read more

Wonderful food & friendly staff. I recommend Carne Adobada. If you're into Margaritas they have quite a selection. The fried tortillas are crispy & not greasy. read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - Aztec mural - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

I usually have nothing bad to say about the services provided by this restaurant but the last time my family and I were there we had the worst experience. It took them 45 minutes to serve us our food and when we asked if we could speak to a manager there was no manger in sight and they didn't even comp a meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My advise is to not bring any children there they will be so tiresome from all the waiting!!!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fine food - vegetarian quesadilla and enchiladas tres amigos, and extremely attentive service. Will return!

Family atmosphere. Staff is very cordial. The food is without any doubt one of the best in Riverdale

Went to Santa Fe with friends. Mexican Food and drinks were ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was also good too with karaoke on this Friday night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Delicious, great service, great location, fun place to be. We ate all vegetarian and loved it.

I ordered crispy calamari last week and plate was missing half of what usually brings. I also asked for green sauce and there was no green sauce in the bag. The tacos shells were not fresh. I will not ordered again. read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - Calamari - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fast service, clean place, well run, friendly people, AND delicious food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What more can you ask for!? Thank YOU! read more

This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. All the food is very authentic. The seafood soup was the best. And the prices are great. read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - The steak and enchilada combo and seafood soup - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Service is bad since new management took over. Music is too loud! Food needs to come out hot more often! read more

Santa Fe is pretty okay. It's fine for a Mexican place in Riverdale. There's not that many good food options in the area. It gets to be slow. This is even when no other customers are there. I had the regular size margarita. It's about $8 and is fairly big. This definitely had alcohol in it. Frozen version was very good. This was thirst quenching after walking around Van Cortlandt Park. I had the vegetable burrito. This is about $10 and is massive. I found it okay but nothing was incredible. The margarita was okay but still average. The burrito was big but tasted like many others. read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I don't know what took us so long to come here. We always pass by and we finally had dinner here recently. The food is DELICIOUS and fresh. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The music was a little loud but if I didn't have my newborn with me I don't think I would've even cared. I will definitely go back -- this is our new favorite spot. read more

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This place was welcoming and spacious and filled with the rancheras of Vicente Fernandez one recent morning. The food was delicious, maybe a little on the higher end of pricing for a lunch meal. I would return to it, though, and sample more dishes. read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - Chile Relleno. - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

I came here a few times with hubbs for happy hour specials. We originally wanted to try them out during Cinco de Mayo but they were packed to the brim and now I know it was for good reason. We've only sat at the bar when we've visited. The bartenders are attentive and you can put in and receive your order quickly. Also, no wait for your next drink, so... We've had some food items and usually order their fun and colourful and HUGE margherita drinks. They have one (I forget the name) that comes with a Mexican lollipop in it that is soooo good. I love it and the lillipop has an interesting flavour that's making me salivate just writing about it. They're located five minutes from my home and across from Van Cortlandt Park so it's easy to just stop by on any given day. Their happy hour only includes drinks, I believe, but the food prices won't kill you. read more

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Excellent food and service! The flautas were perfectly crispy and the chicken has great flavor. Definitely a staple food spot in the neighborhood read more

Been coming here for a while really good food and great environment. If you want to bring your friends and family or just by yourself this is the spot. read more

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Really good Frozen Margaritas for a very reasonable price, good service and a family environment. The nachos were good enough, the taco was just ok. I would come back for the Margaritas! read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - Santa Fe Nachos and Large Frozen Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

I've been several times and find them so so. There are certain huge pluses to the place. 1. Good margarita special where you get a shot of tequila for a dollar. 2. Mariachi band is DOPE! Though can get loud so perhaps not the best for quiet date night. 3. Bathrooms pretty clean Food is okay. Staff is typically friendly though could do better filling up water. read more

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Okay this place wasn't that bad.... however, my fellow yelpers you know I'm going to be honest so you guys can choose wisely!! I went on a date here (last minute picking due to Covid) Last call for the kitchen was at 10pm &last call for alcohol was like around 1015ish... We order while we waited for our table ( b/c they were closing the kitchen). We finally sit and order our drinks; the female at the counter while we waited told us that we had a good time to order atleast (2) drinks. When we sit, the waiter (a younger boy w/ glasses) brings our food and drinks. After 1 min, he returns and says you guys want anything else (drinks) b/c we are closing. I asked for another Margarita. My date said no he was okay. 3 minutes later, my date decides hey let me order another drink. The waiter says "No Too Late I Don't Want Other Customers Complaining" ( Okay at this point I don't even have my drink- YET!!! Cool.. 1/2 later I get my drink, so I tell the waiter.. You could of brought both drinks out if that was the case. Fast forward, we are eating and literally 2 minutes later ( a female waiter) comes up to the table; while we are conversing and she says "Hey you guys have to wrap it up!" Wait what?!?! I know NYC after Covid has a rule by 11pm.. all businesses have to be wrapping up w/ outdoor seating.. however why sit us at almost 10pm then rush us out just to get in a few bucks before you close!!!?? She basically told my date as he talked.. "Shut up and eat and hurry up!" NOT COOL.. won't be coming back just b/c of that. The food was okay.. Nothing out of this world!! read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - Grilled Chicken Quesadilla & (3) Tacos al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

I had a shrimp burrito it was amazing. It was so big so I had it for dinner and then lunch. I'll definitely go back and get more food. And my to go order came with chips and guacamole! What more could you ask for read more

Fun outdoor seating. The food was amazing- they even had great vegetarian options! The service was very good as well. Overall a great place! read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - Rice from my Vegetable Enchilada Verde - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

First time here came in last night around 6ish our waiter was lovely she always had a smile. She even put the basketball game for us on when we asked her. We started with appetizers Guac and chips they give you complimentary chips and salsa. The price of the food is very reasonable they also had happy hour until 7pm Which was great and they always have $8 margaritas. For entrees my bf had chicken quesadilla and i had steak fajitas. This was a lot of food but of course we ate it all it was delicious. The place was spacey the tables sat four people i will definitely come back with friends read more

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Blackened salmon with mango butter sauce is a slamminnnn plate!!!!!! Always my go to from here and it's never a disappointing meal!!!!!! The jalapeño mijito and Diablo marg are bomb choices too read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - Blackened salmon with mango butter, rice & sautéed veggies - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

Did not have the best experience here. We went for a birthday celebration as a group of adult women and tried to order drinks but they turned us down. (Disappointing since it was a large group of us). I ordered the steak tacos the Mexican way which were good but they were EXTREMELY DRY and had way too much cilantro on them like there was more cilantro than steak. Everyone else said their food tasted good but we were all very disappointed that they said they couldn't serve us when we are all of age. read more

So I came here on Cinco de Mayo so that should be taken into account when reading this. We got there pretty early around 5 right before things got a bit hectic. I was sitting for maybe 15 minutes before anyone came by to greet me or see if I needed any help. I got tacos which were tasty. My sister got chicken nachos which she felt could have been better. When the food came we still hadn't gotten utensils and we never got water for the table. Our server switched after we got our food and she was a lot more helpful. But my sisters last margarita took a while to get to the table and in the middle of her drinking it we were told they needed the table. She was able to get a Togo cup but it was a bit rude. read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - Tacos (3) Tacos de Pescado - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

I've been coming here for many years and while the food is on point the bar service isn't at all, beware of scams. I asked for a glass of Cabernet, the only one listed on the menu and was 7$, and received a check of 15$! The bartender said oh unless you specify the brand we serve another one which is 15$ a glass. That's just a scam in itself, considering the pricier wine wasn't even on the menu! Unfortunately they now permanently lost a long time customer. I will not return. read more

Pleasantly surprised. Food was authentic and good. Margarita actually had liquor in it unlike a lot of other places. Staff was great. Prices were reasonable. Wife and I visiting son in school. Good last minute choice not being familiar with the eating options in the area. read more

Food is always on point. Never too crowded and good service. Ambiance is average, usually quiet.

This place has decent food (especially when fajitas!) and almost-decent service. Unfortunately on a recent visit we were all but forgotten about by our server. We had to ask for more drinks, refills on water, our check, and for them to run our credit card at the end. And the restaurant was less than half full. The food is delicious here, and perhaps the server was just having an off night - but I'd say overall come here for the food not the service. Normally the guacamole is decent - they make it tableside. But the other night it was... Off. I'm not sure how, it didn't taste bad but it didn't taste like guacamole. Girl this place is decent enough, but with the proliferation of cheap Mexican in the area, you'd be better served by a little hole in the wall taqueria. read more

Santa Fe Grill & Bar - Steak and enchilada combo - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

Okay, so can we talk about how I have been craving burritos from an authentic Mexican restaurant for about two weeks! I couldn't take it anymore so my babe and I went out in search for what my tummy has been longing for! We were about to go into the city but I said, "there HAS to be some good Mexican cuisine in my neighborhood?!" And sure enough .. there was! Behold! Santa Fe Bar & Grill! We walked in for lunch early afternoon on a Saturday and was seated right away (it was kind of empty but I'm sure it has their regulars during happy hours and at night). They gave us complimentary chips and salsa (the salsa was delicious) and we ordered a side of guacamole to start (also delicious). I ordered chicken soup and a chicken chimichanga with a pomegranate margarita and he ordered chicken flautas, a chicken quesadilla, and a piña colada (hold the rum, add the henny). Very moderately priced and the best part: the food tasted even better the day after! Giving this local eat a 4/5 stars! Enjoy! read more

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OK so Hubby & I came here on a Saturday night in November around 7ish after reading some reviews on here, Well...... I wasn't disappointed! I was surprised that for a saturday night it wasn't as packed as I thought it would be.. we got seated promptly and the staff was nice. Now i have some quirks when I go out to eat.. and this is Santa Fe's List 1-Be Organized!! it annoys me when i have 4 different waiters.. why must i keep repeating myself.. orders get confused, u dont know who you are leaving a tip for.. c'mon i understand its family owned but JEEZ get it together!! 2- Give us Space! let your patrons take time to look @ your menu and shop around.. when we are ready to order or ask a question we WILL call you! I understand you are friendly but dont be overbearing! 3- Ugh.. I tried a Pina Colada and it SUCKED!!! it was extremely watery no taste!! i was surprised being that i had a melon margarita and it was REAL GOOD! PROs 1- Food was good over all from apps to entrees and the khalua flan was good as well! 2- the free nachos were good 3- the bucket of mexican beer was awesome 4-decent prices 5- friendly atmosphere/staff I would come here again for a second try... I enjoyed my dinner hubby not as much but overall we had a nice time. If you're in the neighborhood check it out! read more

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By far the place to be on a Friday night! First a live band then a dj. Ohh wait, I also forgot.. ITS KARAOKE NIGHT as well! The food was AMAZING!! True Mexican cuisine! The Friday night vibe is LIVE! The owners are lovely people, they truly care for their Mexican roots & they take care of their customers. Trying to find a place to eat.. come here! read more