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Breakfast, Santa Fe, something new. Sounds like a good combination. Dog friendly patio dining - plus huge & full dog watering station. Surprised that it wasn't overly busy. We got an outside table. Oh no - huge menu = trying to decide on a selection. Chose the crispy beef tacos - excellent flavor, cheese melted over the meat. Added the lettuce & tomatoes with a little salsa to accentuate the flavor. Salmon tacos for the Mrs - moist, not overly done and nice taste. Guess I'll have to bring our furry little one next trip
Thanks to Yelp. We decided to try this. Very cool, old-school ambience, and the food was absolutely delicious! I had the turkey pesto sandwich and it may have been the best sandwich I've ever had! I highly recommend you visit the pantry, you won't be disappointed!
The Pantry Rio and The Pantry Restaurant were our collective favorite restaurants in Santa Fe, and we like a lot of restaurants! We ate dinner at the Rio and breakfast at the Pantry. For our dinner my husband got the green chile burger with fries and I had the brisket plate with a side salad. Both were scrumptious! I saw that they had what looked like a strawberry cake in their cooler, but we were too full to get dessert. We will definitely eat here again on our next trip!
Found parking right in front on a Sunday. Got right in. Table wobbly, our waiter, Jesus, caught it and fixed it right away! Cute, hole-in-the wall restaurant with small patio. Good coffee. Breakfast sandwich was well liked by the wife. Stuffed French Toast was huge and amazing! Did not need the syrup!
I absolutely loved a chicken fried steak I had at Plaza Cafe downtown but by comparison, this one seemed sort of bland, lacking any seasoning. The fact that we arrived early was noticeable as their staff gets ready to the left or the right of the tables it seems. There's a closet to the left where they get dressed and the bar area to the right seems to be a nice chat spot for 5 or more staff during the morning. The loud music to perhaps what turned the experience sour though, as it seems we were the only patrons, but we might as well have been in a night club it was so loud. Lackluster food, good service, but the music was probably the reason we won't return. That being said, my girlfriend said her food was "okay, not bad".
We visited during Spring Break week, and Santa Fe was packed. Many places in town were closing early and sold out of ingredients, even for a simple pizza. After stopping by a few other places, we selected a taco restaurant on Washington. As we got out of the car, a couple exited, and although it was listed as closing at 10 a.m., it too closed early at 8:30 p.m. that evening. Heading back to the car, we noticed The Pantry Rio on the corner. The lights were on, people were eating outside, and the door was open. My partner ventured in, and the waiter, Jose, greeted him at the door and welcomed us in. They were closing at 9 p.m., and the kitchen was open for only 10 more minutes, but they were gracious, they smiled, and they offered to feed us. They were a wonderful group of people, and it was a welcoming place. We hurried to a table, trying not to inconvenience anyone, grabbed a menu, and tried to select something easy as quickly as possible. We settled on simple naked chicken wings with a side of buffalo sauce and ranch, and a chicken quesadilla. The staff chatted with us, took our order, and smiled the whole time, even though they were near closing. Not once did we feel rushed or unwelcome. The food arrived quickly, warm, and really good. The quesadilla was filled with melted cheese and shredded chicken, and was accompanied by chopped tomato, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. It was just right. We ordered the chicken wings without sauce, and they were cooked perfectly. Not dry at all. They arrived hot, and the coating was perfect. This was the perfect meal after a long day. The whole time we were there, you would have never known the place was near closing. We finished our meal, and they asked if we wanted dessert. That's not something that's typically offered at the end of a meal so late. Typically, we are served a check and pushed to the door at that time of night. But this place was different; they seemed sincere, and we ordered the churros, which arrived à la mode with chocolate sauce. We wrapped up dessert, and they waited until we were finished to deliver the check. The staff seemed to enjoy working with each other, too. A few sat at the bar to eat after work, and we met Allan. He sat down with a delicious piece of chocolate flan he had made just for the staff, and it looked great! After the check arrived, Catalina, Jose, and Allan gathered, and we told ghost stories. And Allan delivered us the most amazing gift of chocolate flan! We had to try it and took a bite before we left with it in a container for later. What started as a frustrating evening turned into a wonderful experience at a restaurant we had never been to before, and we will definitely go back. We thank the staff for providing a hot, yummy meal and making us feel included. This is a good place, with good food and nice people. Go! Enjoy!
While visiting Santa Fe, we wanted to stop by a solid spot to try authentic New Mexican cuisine, and The Pantry was at the top of my list. We added ourselves to the waitlist and ended up waiting about 40 minutes total. To pass the time, we explored Old Town. The waitlist system was a bit awkward, though. It suggested returning within a certain window (about 25 minutes), but when we came back, we were told to check our position in line, which was still 8th, as an indicator instead. That meant another 15 minutes of waiting, which was a little frustrating because their system has 2 conflicting suggestions for wait time. We ordered a cup of the Green Chile Stew; Combination Plate (comes with a chicken enchilada, chile relleno, and brisket taco); Stuffed Sopapilla (upgraded with carne adovada for $1); Carne Adovada Plate; and the Enchilada Choice (also with carne adovada). The food was AMAZING. The green chile stew was hearty and deeply satisfying, and the tortilla that came with it was the best I've ever had!! Soft, fluffy, and clearly made in-house and fresh. I cannot think of anything comparable. So delicious to dip into my stew. We all loved our entrées. It was our first time trying carne adovada, and wow... it's incredible. Deeply flavorful and earthy, with pork so tender from slow-cooking and blanketed in a rich red chile sauce that's surprisingly only mildly spicy. Also, my brother said the brisket taco was the best taco he's had in his entire life!! And we're from SoCal, so we have our fair share of great tacps. The brisket was incredibly tender and smoky. Exquisite. Unfortunately, the service was just okay. They only gave us three place settings despite our party of four, and our check came as just a receipt while other tables received theirs in a checkbook. I also had to walk up to the hostess stand to pay since no one came by for our payment. The food alone makes this place worth visiting, but the service could use some improvement.
Fantastic breakfast spot in the central/downtown area! We were in the mood for breakfast burritos and came across The Pantry Rio in our search. We were ordering food to go since we were heading out on a hike, the place was poppin so it wasn't the quickest option, but I'm so glad we got food here, because it was so good! The burritos listed on the menu were mostly wet burritos, but when we mentioned we needed something easy to eat on the go, the girl helping us let us know they had handheld breakfast burritos, just not listed on the menu. I got a Handheld breakfast Burrito with chorizo, and it was fantastic, one of the best ones I've had. It was loaded up with meat and potatoes, and the tortilla had the most perfect char. Two others in the group ordered the breakfast sandwich, which was more like a breakfast quesadilla, and was also really good. Despite everything being decently handheld, we ended up grabbing a table along the river to because it was all a little bit messy. Would absolutely come back here!
Great breakfast this morning. My wife had the chili relleno omelet with both the red and green chili sauces. I had the huevos ranchero with the green chili sauce. The spice/heat level was perfect. The side of flour tortilla was great to sop up the juices. New Mexico flour tortillas are the best. The service is very friendly and their other menu items look great. We may return soon before we have to return back to California.
My guy and I were constantly being overlooked during out time here: they forgot to seat us, then they seated us at a dirty table, they accused us of sitting ourselves because the table was dirty, we had to wave down someone for menus, cutlery, water, service, etc. I'm not sure why they deemed us important, but we did not feel welcomed at all. We came here specifically to try their Blue Corn Pancakes and it was underwhelming. There was nothing special about them and they only provided syrup. We tried 2 mimosas and a margarita. The mimosas were gross and I gave mine back because it didn't taste fresh. The margarita was better, but I would not get it again. If you want to be treated like you don't matter as a customer, then this is the place to go.
Adorable place to eat outside, especially in the spring when the flowers are blooming over the walkway. Everything I ordered was tasty and served prompt. Lots to choose from on the menu and something that pleases everyone. I'd highly recommend you check this place out whether a local or just visiting!
This was a short walk from our hotel, and was suggested by the front desk as a good place for breakfast. The girl who recommended it was right. Outside has bright, colorful tables with umbrellas, which would have been great later in the day when it warmed up, but inside was bustling and friendly. I love huevos rancheros, and it's amazing how different each place does them. This was yet another version, but was filling and delicious. There's a choice of red or green chili sauce. I went with the red and it added a flavorful kick to the egg and beans. My dining partner got French toast and eggs and enjoyed them as well. Service was friendly.
My 500th review!!!! Woot woot! A nice meal to celebrate this occasion. Lots of choices in downtown Santa Fe and this one popped out from my Yelp search. Corner lot with indoor and outdoor seating. The patio bar looks very fun and cool. Almost had the place to myself as I came in between lunch and dinner. Service was good and quick. The chili relleno's were delicious. Tried with red and green sauces. The warm flour tortilla was a nice touch so I could soak up the sauces after. Yelplicious! read more
We were in Santa Fe for two days, our first time visiting this interesting city. We came for both dinner and breakfast the next morning since this was so close to our hotel and we enjoyed it very much. We came for dinner, and I got a sampler plate appetizer that included quesadillas and chicken chimichangas, Don got a sampler plate that had chile Riano, enchilada, and beef taco. It also came with rice and beans. The rice and beans were probably the best we've ever had. Everything else was delicious We want to mention that Jo was an excellent server, very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed our experience so much that we returned the next morning and had the eggs, bacon and pancakes, plus the stuffed French toast. This is a nice easy-going place with good prices and friendly people. There's also patio seating. read more
2 months ago
After Spanish Market, we were lucky to find a quick table at The Pantry Rio. Obviously, the location is very convenient, as it is very close to the plaza. Servers were very attentive and fast. The place is nice and the AC was a nice relief from the heat. The patio is ample and I bet it would be great for a cool morning. We had quesadillas. The hubs had the Nopalitos Quesadilla and I had the Brisket Quesadilla. I do not like nopales, but the hubs was quite pleased with the flavor and texture, noting that they were tender and not slimy. The Brisket Quesadilla was good with brisket pieces that were juicy. Both quesadillas were of good size. On the downside, the flavors were just ok and unfortunately do not compare to the food from the other Pantry in Santa Fe. read more
Breakfast, Santa Fe, something new. Sounds like a good combination. Dog friendly patio dining - plus huge & full dog watering station. Surprised that it wasn't overly busy. We got an outside table. Oh no - huge menu = trying to decide on a selection. Chose the crispy beef tacos - excellent flavor, cheese melted over the meat. Added the lettuce & tomatoes with a little salsa to accentuate the flavor. Salmon tacos for the Mrs - moist, not overly done and nice taste. Guess I'll have to bring our furry little one next trip read more
Thanks to Yelp. We decided to try this. Very cool, old-school ambience, and the food was absolutely delicious! I had the turkey pesto sandwich and it may have been the best sandwich I've ever had! I highly recommend you visit the pantry, you won't be disappointed! read more
The Pantry Rio and The Pantry Restaurant were our collective favorite restaurants in Santa Fe, and we like a lot of restaurants! We ate dinner at the Rio and breakfast at the Pantry. For our dinner my husband got the green chile burger with fries and I had the brisket plate with a side salad. Both were scrumptious! I saw that they had what looked like a strawberry cake in their cooler, but we were too full to get dessert. We will definitely eat here again on our next trip! read more
Found parking right in front on a Sunday. Got right in. Table wobbly, our waiter, Jesus, caught it and fixed it right away! Cute, hole-in-the wall restaurant with small patio. Good coffee. Breakfast sandwich was well liked by the wife. Stuffed French Toast was huge and amazing! Did not need the syrup! read more
19 days ago
Lovely ambiance -- we sat outside. All tables have umbrellas. Try the Mexican hot chocolate as an alternative to morning coffee! Avocado toast was yummy. Our server, Manuel, was friendly and prompt, without rushing us at all. Will return next time we are in Santa Fe! read more
I absolutely loved a chicken fried steak I had at Plaza Cafe downtown but by comparison, this one seemed sort of bland, lacking any seasoning. The fact that we arrived early was noticeable as their staff gets ready to the left or the right of the tables it seems. There's a closet to the left where they get dressed and the bar area to the right seems to be a nice chat spot for 5 or more staff during the morning. The loud music to perhaps what turned the experience sour though, as it seems we were the only patrons, but we might as well have been in a night club it was so loud. Lackluster food, good service, but the music was probably the reason we won't return. That being said, my girlfriend said her food was "okay, not bad". read more
We visited during Spring Break week, and Santa Fe was packed. Many places in town were closing early and sold out of ingredients, even for a simple pizza. After stopping by a few other places, we selected a taco restaurant on Washington. As we got out of the car, a couple exited, and although it was listed as closing at 10 a.m., it too closed early at 8:30 p.m. that evening. Heading back to the car, we noticed The Pantry Rio on the corner. The lights were on, people were eating outside, and the door was open. My partner ventured in, and the waiter, Jose, greeted him at the door and welcomed us in. They were closing at 9 p.m., and the kitchen was open for only 10 more minutes, but they were gracious, they smiled, and they offered to feed us. They were a wonderful group of people, and it was a welcoming place. We hurried to a table, trying not to inconvenience anyone, grabbed a menu, and tried to select something easy as quickly as possible. We settled on simple naked chicken wings with a side of buffalo sauce and ranch, and a chicken quesadilla. The staff chatted with us, took our order, and smiled the whole time, even though they were near closing. Not once did we feel rushed or unwelcome. The food arrived quickly, warm, and really good. The quesadilla was filled with melted cheese and shredded chicken, and was accompanied by chopped tomato, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. It was just right. We ordered the chicken wings without sauce, and they were cooked perfectly. Not dry at all. They arrived hot, and the coating was perfect. This was the perfect meal after a long day. The whole time we were there, you would have never known the place was near closing. We finished our meal, and they asked if we wanted dessert. That's not something that's typically offered at the end of a meal so late. Typically, we are served a check and pushed to the door at that time of night. But this place was different; they seemed sincere, and we ordered the churros, which arrived à la mode with chocolate sauce. We wrapped up dessert, and they waited until we were finished to deliver the check. The staff seemed to enjoy working with each other, too. A few sat at the bar to eat after work, and we met Allan. He sat down with a delicious piece of chocolate flan he had made just for the staff, and it looked great! After the check arrived, Catalina, Jose, and Allan gathered, and we told ghost stories. And Allan delivered us the most amazing gift of chocolate flan! We had to try it and took a bite before we left with it in a container for later. What started as a frustrating evening turned into a wonderful experience at a restaurant we had never been to before, and we will definitely go back. We thank the staff for providing a hot, yummy meal and making us feel included. This is a good place, with good food and nice people. Go! Enjoy! read more
3 days ago
While visiting Santa Fe, we wanted to stop by a solid spot to try authentic New Mexican cuisine, and The Pantry was at the top of my list. We added ourselves to the waitlist and ended up waiting about 40 minutes total. To pass the time, we explored Old Town. The waitlist system was a bit awkward, though. It suggested returning within a certain window (about 25 minutes), but when we came back, we were told to check our position in line, which was still 8th, as an indicator instead. That meant another 15 minutes of waiting, which was a little frustrating because their system has 2 conflicting suggestions for wait time. We ordered a cup of the Green Chile Stew; Combination Plate (comes with a chicken enchilada, chile relleno, and brisket taco); Stuffed Sopapilla (upgraded with carne adovada for $1); Carne Adovada Plate; and the Enchilada Choice (also with carne adovada). The food was AMAZING. The green chile stew was hearty and deeply satisfying, and the tortilla that came with it was the best I've ever had!! Soft, fluffy, and clearly made in-house and fresh. I cannot think of anything comparable. So delicious to dip into my stew. We all loved our entrées. It was our first time trying carne adovada, and wow... it's incredible. Deeply flavorful and earthy, with pork so tender from slow-cooking and blanketed in a rich red chile sauce that's surprisingly only mildly spicy. Also, my brother said the brisket taco was the best taco he's had in his entire life!! And we're from SoCal, so we have our fair share of great tacps. The brisket was incredibly tender and smoky. Exquisite. Unfortunately, the service was just okay. They only gave us three place settings despite our party of four, and our check came as just a receipt while other tables received theirs in a checkbook. I also had to walk up to the hostess stand to pay since no one came by for our payment. The food alone makes this place worth visiting, but the service could use some improvement. read more
Fantastic breakfast spot in the central/downtown area! We were in the mood for breakfast burritos and came across The Pantry Rio in our search. We were ordering food to go since we were heading out on a hike, the place was poppin so it wasn't the quickest option, but I'm so glad we got food here, because it was so good! The burritos listed on the menu were mostly wet burritos, but when we mentioned we needed something easy to eat on the go, the girl helping us let us know they had handheld breakfast burritos, just not listed on the menu. I got a Handheld breakfast Burrito with chorizo, and it was fantastic, one of the best ones I've had. It was loaded up with meat and potatoes, and the tortilla had the most perfect char. Two others in the group ordered the breakfast sandwich, which was more like a breakfast quesadilla, and was also really good. Despite everything being decently handheld, we ended up grabbing a table along the river to because it was all a little bit messy. Would absolutely come back here! read more
5 months ago
Great breakfast this morning. My wife had the chili relleno omelet with both the red and green chili sauces. I had the huevos ranchero with the green chili sauce. The spice/heat level was perfect. The side of flour tortilla was great to sop up the juices. New Mexico flour tortillas are the best. The service is very friendly and their other menu items look great. We may return soon before we have to return back to California. read more
11 months ago
My guy and I were constantly being overlooked during out time here: they forgot to seat us, then they seated us at a dirty table, they accused us of sitting ourselves because the table was dirty, we had to wave down someone for menus, cutlery, water, service, etc. I'm not sure why they deemed us important, but we did not feel welcomed at all. We came here specifically to try their Blue Corn Pancakes and it was underwhelming. There was nothing special about them and they only provided syrup. We tried 2 mimosas and a margarita. The mimosas were gross and I gave mine back because it didn't taste fresh. The margarita was better, but I would not get it again. If you want to be treated like you don't matter as a customer, then this is the place to go. read more
5 months ago
Adorable place to eat outside, especially in the spring when the flowers are blooming over the walkway. Everything I ordered was tasty and served prompt. Lots to choose from on the menu and something that pleases everyone. I'd highly recommend you check this place out whether a local or just visiting! read more
This was a short walk from our hotel, and was suggested by the front desk as a good place for breakfast. The girl who recommended it was right. Outside has bright, colorful tables with umbrellas, which would have been great later in the day when it warmed up, but inside was bustling and friendly. I love huevos rancheros, and it's amazing how different each place does them. This was yet another version, but was filling and delicious. There's a choice of red or green chili sauce. I went with the red and it added a flavorful kick to the egg and beans. My dining partner got French toast and eggs and enjoyed them as well. Service was friendly. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
We have been here a handful of times and it is very good! The foods always consistently delicious! I don't think they take reservations and sometimes on the weekends especially there may be a wait because it seems a lot of people show up for brunch. They have all kinds of flavors of mimosa too. I had a michillade and it was one of the best ones I have tried in Santa Fe and they use Clamato in it too! It's very casual here and you can find parking spots on the street. I recommend the huevos ranchero and chili soup too. read more
I was excited when I learned that this restaurant offered a chile relleno omelet and knew I had to give it a try. The restaurant offers plenty of indoor seating, but the large patio is also a great option, especially on a nice day. I ordered the chile relleno omelet along with a small side of guacamole. The flavors were solid overall. While I tend to prefer fluffier omelets, this one was a bit denser. I'd still be interested in coming back to explore more of the menu as there are other items that also sound great. read more
2 months ago
It's good, I've been there twice with friends for brunch! Nice weather you can sit outside! The Japanese Bloody Mary was good! read more
2 years ago
Look no further for a chill breakfast brunch spot in downtown. The huevos rancheros eggs over medium add carne adovada were delicious. The pantry has always had reliably good huevos rancheros and burritos, husband ordered the burrito and our kids had French toast and pancakes. Our server was nice and attentive. Everyone was happy. We will return! read more
2 years ago
I had a good breakfast here on my way to the Railyard El Mercado and Vladem Contemporary art museum. Cute place, good service, good food. I asked to substitute a sopapilla for the potatoes & toast. read more
2 months ago
6 months ago
What a gem for breakfast. I couldn't decide, so I went a la carte and got avocado toast, hash browns and a side of bacon. Delicious! I was stuffed the entire time we walked through the Indian market. My friend did the omelette with grits and loved them. The blue corn pancakes looked fantastic, I should have tried a bite, but I was already full. The servers are wonderful. How they balance all of the plates from shoulder to hand is impressive! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Decisions decisions... welp we decided to stop by Pantry Rio for breakfast right before leaving Santa Fe and heading home. First parking was literally down the street from the place so we didn't have to walk much farther, second we figured out other option was probably going to be way busier so a good compromise wouldn't hurt. It did not disappoint one bit! Coffee - strong.. lol it will have you awakened in 2 seconds. Service - fast. Those guys were on point from the moment we sat down until we were ready to leave. Always bringing us more coffee or checking in. Patio sitting always a plus when the weather is so beautiful outside, why not! Food was really good. The red and green chili full of flavor. The carne adobada was also full of flavor with every bite. Kinda hard to try to not eat all the chips off your plate so that you can have some of the French toast but it was worth every single bite. Check them out. I promise you'll enjoy it as much as we did! read more
We ordered food from here multiple times on our trip. It was local to our hotel, had a lot of great food options (including GF), and very friendly staff. It's both casual and joyfully colorful. There's seating both inside and outside. I highly recommend stopping here! read more
5 months ago
Good food, pleasant servers, nice patio. Visited this restaurant while in Santa Fe for a couple days, and it was a great choice for breakfast. Although busy inside, we were seated on the patio right away. The coffee was good and refills were offered which was excellent. The chorizo was very unique and tasty. Solid choice for breakfast. read more
2 years ago
We had a most delicious brunch here a month or so ago. We were there for brunch on a 3-day weekend Sunday, and despite the town and restaurants being super busy, we didn't have to wait long for a table. The food was absolutely delicious, the restaurant is warm and cute, and the service was quick and friendly. We had a couple of bloody Mary's and a couple of house-made chile rellenos, one with green sauce and one with red. Everything was delicious. I wish we lived closer! I hope to be back someday soon. read more
This was the first meal I had a New Mexico, it was a great one! I came in later in the evening, and was greeted by very warm staff. The interior is bustling, however, I easily found a place to sit. I ordered the combination plate of brisket taco, Chile relleno, and chicken enchilada. And of course I got it Christmas style! Everything was so delicious and perfectly flavored. I even got a half order of churros, and they were also a perfect end to the meal. read more
3 months ago
9 months ago
I don't give five stars often, but this place hit all the buttons. All our food was very good from the stew to the enchiladas to the Durango omelette. One of the best meals we've had in Santa Fe. Our waiter Jesus was excellent. Our food came out in five minutes. Can't say enough good things about this place. read more
Stayed the night in Sante Fe. Looked for simple quick sit diwn breakfast. Some of places around the area think $28 for a omelet is ok- not a chance. Stumbled into Pantry Rio. Was greeted and seated immediately. Staff very friendly and welcoming. I craved lunch and hubby got the avocado toast. Both tasty. Not amazing but tasty, well priced, and did the trick. read more
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