The drinks here were solid. But the service started out terrible, so not sure I would return. I would more likely go to Tonic (reviewed separately) for cocktails. When I arrived, I originally wanted to visit the restaurant, which was closed for the week due to a family emergency. So I presented to the open seating bar. Was ignored a long time. Got up to go to the bar and someone else stole my table. Took a long time to be acknowledged by the bar tender and finally made an order. Took quite a while to get it. Things got better when a bar seat opened up and I moved to the bar. But keep in mind, a different bar tender pretty much took over and kept my drinks flowing. That first bar tender could not hang, demonstrating poor time management skills and appeared to be moving slowly. The second bar tender, I think his name is Hector, really turned things around for me. I visited Secreto (another hotel based outfit, in the Hotel St. Francis) because they are supposed to be a "cocktail experience," boasting "garden to glass" cocktails. Dark wood and southwestern palate for decor. I had: Smoked sage margarita: flagship drink, smoked washed premium margarita (super herbal) Ghost ranch reverie: Tequila with peach, apricot shrub, lemon, seltzer, smoked rosemary (light, not too sweet, an "homage to the passionate artists of the southwest) Madonna of the Mesa: tequila blanco, pomegranate, mouth herbs, lemon, rose water (soft and balanced) Secret garden: basil infused gin gimlet with lime and chomilre infused honey. "Botanical crispiness meets honeyed serenity." I liked the basil, but the honey wasn't my thing. But a good cocktail. Again, drinks were good. On a Thursday afternoon, it was initially crowded and the initial service was terrible. But Hector saved the day. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed spending an hour here prior to dinner. 'The cocktails were inventive (lots of smoke and infusions) and the surroundings were pleasant. We sat on the veranda out front and it was the perfect spot for watching the world go by. Recommended cocktails; Smoked Sage Margarita, Secret Garden and the Secreto Old Fashioned. read more

Cute little lounge bar attached to hotel. Small and intimate place which was nice for the busy/colorful city. Defs busy and think there was one server (who did amazing).. was fine because we were in no rush but drinks do take a while to make as they are very intricate and delicious. Ended up with shaken tequila drink as well as a play on Manhattan. Overall service and presentation were excellent read more

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The bartenders worked very hard but barely acknowledged us even with us sitting right at the bar. We almost left before we finally were able to order drinks. One cocktail was very good, the other was ordinary. We left thinking the place was overrated. read more

I've been coming to Secreto for years! Hands down one of the best margaritas in Santa Fe! I know that they're smoked. Margarita is their claim to fame, but the house margarita is where it's at I think. They have a decent happy hour where Margaritas are $10. We always enjoy sitting outside. It's a great spot in the St. Francis hotel. read more

What a beautiful bar! Loved the ambiance immediately! The drinks were delicious and the bartender took such good care of us. I tried a mezcal cocktail smoked with sage...it was delicious...so delish I ordered 2! A beautiful gem inside the Hotel St. Francis. A must for a great evening! read more

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It locates inside a hotel The place is charming and cozy I got the carrot and stick cocktail and it's one of the best cocktails I have drank recently. They also put lots of alcohol. It's worth every penny. We got 2 beers and they were super stale. read more

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Best downtown bar. We were in Santa Fe for days and managed to come here on 3 different nights. The bartenders can mix anything--but I recommend the Vieux Carre, Brooklyn, and the Smoked sage margarita. Not in that order, mind you, but these 3 will knock you back. Great table service even when slammed. Historic vibe to the interior, a perfect setting for classic cocktails read more

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Great cocktail bar in the St. Francis Hotel. Creative craft cocktails of have them make you a classic. Seating inside and outdoor. Dark and lots of wood and leather. Enjoy watching them make a smoked sage margarita. I had a lovely riff on a mezcal sour called "I stay up late (I can't sleep but I'm not sour about it) read more

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Secreto Lounge is located in the same hotel as the Gruet Wine Bar. After I stopped by Gruet, I decided to check Secreto out. I really liked the atmosphere and thought it felt very cozy. The bartender was friendly. I ordered the "Missed Calls" cocktail, which is similar to a Manhattan cocktail. This drink was super smooth and I could tell that they used high quality ingredients in the cocktail. If I hadn't been pressed for time, I would have tried a second cocktail for sure. read more

I love the ambiance of this lounge, however, if you're not sat at the bar, service can be slow. We had some just okay martini's last week that were ridiculously overpriced. The food seemed like it would be good, we didn't try any because of the cost. Maybe we'll try a cocktail on the menu next time instead of having sticker shock from a well martini read more

Cool bar in Santa Fe that is a bit pricey but really not that bad! Worth every penny. Service is great and the drinks are phenomenal! I got a mezcal-based drink that was smoky and smooth, and my partner got a gin-based drink that was sweet and tart. Been to this spot almost every time I go to Santa Fe! read more

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Tasteful and comfortable all-friendly lounge. Very nice craft cocktails with unique flavors. The decor and furnishings are very Santa Fe. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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My bf was looking online for a cigar bar and this popped up. First, it's not a cigar bar, but this came up in a search because they have smoky cocktails, a favorite of ours! We stopped in for a drink before dinner. The space is great. We grabbed seats at the bar and were waited on right away. We both had the Smoked sage margarita with mezcal. It was delicious! I wish we had more time to try more on the menu. I'm hoping we can go back, fingers crossed! read more

The customer service is fabulous Juan Carlo made the best espresso martini I've ever had. The atmosphere is super calm. I love this place from now on. Super recommended 10/10 read more

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Interesting bar in the Hotel St. Francis. Looking at the specialty cocktail menu, nothing really looked good, lots of wine mixed with hard liquor cocktails. We stuck with basic margaritas and loved them. Talk to the bartenders, get their recommendations! read more

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Secreto Lounge is truly a Santa Fe institution, and if you're in town, you've got to stop by for a drink. Located in the historic Hotel St. Francis, it's the perfect blend of charm and ambiance, with a cozy indoor bar and a lovely patio for those warmer nights. I love bringing guests here, especially for the people-watching--Secreto has the best mix of tourists and locals, making for a lively and laid-back vibe. It's right next to the Gruet Tasting Room, which is great for some bubbly if they're open (though fair warning, they close too early). Thankfully, Secreto stays open late, giving us all the time we need to enjoy a relaxed evening. There's no pretense here; the bartenders know exactly what they're doing and have a friendly, approachable style that makes you feel right at home. Secreto Lounge is the perfect place to unwind with a well-crafted cocktail in a beautiful, historic setting--whether you're visiting or want to soak in the local scene, it's a Santa Fe stop that shouldn't be missed. read more

The Smoked Sage Margarita is fantastic. I've been looking for something like this but didn't realize it until I tried it. Bartenders are attentive, ready and willing to mix up excellent and unique drinks. read more

Secreto Lounge is a must visit with classic drinks in a beautiful lounge that resembles the bars from the 20's. Relax and enjoy this romantic, beautiful bar in the heart of Santa Fe. read more

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Wow superb service and superb cocktail! It is such a treat to sit at the bar and watch the bartenders excel at their craft! Super cozy bar or you can order and take your drink outside. This exquisite bar is in the hotel Francis. It is totally worth a stop if you are in the area. If you are lucky enough to have Andy mix your cocktail you won't be disappointed! read more

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Unfriendly, slow service. Closed early on a Friday night during Indian Market. I guess they hate making money

Came for drinks and they were really good . Hector was very friendly and charming. Good job

It's a bit bones, I wouldn't say it's long on charm and ambience. No food, decent Margarita.

One of the best margaritas in Santa Fe. That's all. Order the house coin. Enjoy it in the lobby by the fire if it's going. Perfection.

A friend told me about this place, so I decided to stop in. Wow. The decor, mood, and overall ambiance is relaxing and sophisticated. The ingredients for the cocktails are made in house and it shows. The waiters and bartenders greet you immediately and allow you to settle into the menu. I had a black manhattan on one night and a mezcal old-fashioned on another. The smell and flavor profile were complex and unexpected. One time, I just said surprise me. It was an unbelievable drink. Honestly, I can't see cocktails the same after this experience. They are elevated on every level and the professionalism and expertise of these individuals is not to be missed. read more

Comfortable atmosphere, great cocktails and friendly staff - great for a pre or post dinner stop!

Wow what a surprise! This place is a find. And that sounds silly as it's near the plaza and in a hotel. But today at least, it is the spot to walk in off he street on a hot day. Great music, great vibe, and a creative drink menu that matches the passion of the bartender. I walked in not expecting much(see above inside hotel in the touristy part of town), but the bartender, she made me thirsty for many of the libations. I tried the smoked sage margarita to start. The concoction came together in a wonderful way. The tart of lime with the aromas of sage worked great. Second was the Arbusto. It looks basic, but the combination of the celery bitters and the vinegar tones creates a pickle back flavor that I have never had in a tequila drink before. Original and quite good. A must try when in Santa Fe. At least once, if not more. read more

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Only stopped for drinks and were served ours at a table in the lobby because the place was packed. The smoked margarita was unreal and well worth the $$. Great and friendly service. read more

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Low rating in my drinking book. Why call this place a secret when passers by can see you through the window? Located in the Hotel Francis, anyone can see it upon immediately entering the front doors. This place decently decorated but in an odd space similar to a cantina. Connoisseurs of secret bars and speakeasies, I was surprised to find this place very open and not truly lending itself to be clandestine. To top it off, 1 of the 7 cocktails on the menu were 86ed, as well as two of the same menu showing different ingredients for said cocktails. I was not impressed at all. I would never recommend this place to a fellow speakeasy explore or one whom appreciates a good cocktail. Go next door to Tonic. read more

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The bar, located in the historic St. Francis hotel, is famous for its craft cocktails made with seasonal local herbs and house-made syrups. The drinks are definitely innovative, just looking at the menu I was intrigued! I had the smoked sage margarita and it's worth getting it not only for the unique taste, but also so see the bartender smoking the sage to prepare your drink. The atmosphere is relaxing, with an old New Mexican vibe; there is also a nice patio in front of the hotel when the weather is warmer. A great place for drinks! read more

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We stopped for cocktails twice this trip, and both times we were very impressed with our drinks. Well made, well balanced, great service... we'll be back! read more

I must predict that attitude is everything. We're staying here and can't even get in. They could care less. They're busy. I enjoyed the smoked sage margarita. . . W A Y. . . @ the end of the lobby, where they really don't want to walk to serve you. They WONT scope you a table. It's "hawking" only. I should think guests deserve something. Hubby appreciated they had a non alcoholic beer. A good one. Chef ended up serving us, but I *was* taking pix. Non hungry hubby ordered the filet! $17 bargain. He ordered it medium, but we heard it moooing. I had dips: tomato jam, pimento chz, awesome marinated vege & a hummus. The sauces w/ the stk were good. Well catsup & a chili stk sauce & chimichurri. I did not care for the chimi as it was doused w/ mayo or something, not original South American sauce which I love. We concluded the steak sauce tasted like A-1 stirred into catsup. It was GOOD! I wish the crostini had been warm, somewhat softer. It was so hard. Incredible drink/wine list. Staying here so may try again. read more

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Awesome service, great ambiance and wonderful drinks!! Some of the best cocktails ever and such a fun and creative menu

We were having such a nice time until our waiter completely forgot about us, we did not see him for the rest of the time. We had to close tab in the bar and left without ordering our entry plate. So upsetting! read more

awesome smoky margarita. you can also order food that's from the kitchen of Market Steer Steakhouse read more

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Cramped and very loud. They constantly serve "Smokey" drinks. So it smells horrible with people coughing.

Lovely cocktails. Pricey - but anything good is pricy these days. Mixologist is gifted. Ask for the blood Orange tequila sour, not on the menu!! read more

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Nice little place for a cocktail before dinner, we were able to sit outside the bar inside the hotel and it was great. read more

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This bar is Located on the first floor of the St. Francis Hotel. It is a very small lounge that gets packed during happy hour. Their happy hour goes until 6 o'clock and features two dollars off drinks and select appetizers are on special as well. When we visited it was during happy Hour and the actual lounge it's self was packed that we had to sit in overflow seating in the main lobby area there were three servers and we didn't feel like we had to wait a long time for our drinks at all they were definitely on top of it. I got the smoked Margarita that they are famous for and everyone raves about, but I didn't see anything really special about this or mind blowing. It was just average and I would probably would rather have had a gin and tonic like my mom got. It comes with a lot of salt on the rim so be prepared or perhaps ask for light salt? Their menu featured a ton of great different drinks that I'd definitely try again. read more

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Possibly the absolute worst service I've ever encountered. Staff was rude and unresponsive when we sat at the bar. Asked for a cocktail menu - was ignored. After not being served and asking who we order from - was ignored. All in all, we sat there for well over an hour and received one round of drinks, the first drink in the order coming out about 10 minutes after ordering, the second one came out 30 minutes after... I think I've only reviewed 3 places over the years but this experience was so bad I had to take to the web. Caution to all who go there, especially on a weekend. read more