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This place is super cute. Came here for a mid week lunch around 11am and was able to get seated quickly. This place does get crowded and at times has a wait. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The servers are friendly and the food comes out fairly quickly. For my meal I got the Enchilada plate with the Christmas sauce and added ground green chile turkey sausage to it. This was honestly the best enchilada I've ever had. The green chile really spiced up this dish and I absolutely loved the green sauce. It was so spicy and fresh, I'm still thinking about it days later. The red sauce was good but I definitely recommend the green sauce if you want a spicy kick. I will definitely come back here next time I'm in town.
Because of it's kitschy decor and placement right on the plaza, as well as all the tourists milling around, I was worried this place would be a gimmick I would regret. However, I was pleasantly surprised. I was greeted super warmly and was educated on their menu as the host led me to my table (this place is sprawling and has inside and outside tables). My server greeted me immediately and was so helpful in her recommendations. She was truly interested in giving me the best experience as opposed to running the bill up for a bigger tip. Fresh out of the museum of New Mexico, I had learned adovada is a native dish, so I went with the carne adovada plate. Made with slow roasted lean pork, marinated in red Chile, garlic, and oregano. Served with cheese blue corn, red Chile, and onion. With a. side of pinto beans. It was spicy. Not HOT, but not "white people" spicy. It was warm and filling. Delicious. As far as margaritas, all I had were great. I had one of their premium 24 dollar margs, but it wasn't any better than the 12 dollar one recommended by the server. They also offer huevos rancheros, various enchiladas, tamales, burritos, tacos. For those wishing to go a little more americanized (but then why would you come here), they have a buffalo burger, grilled chicken sandwich, and regular burgers. Don't let the crowd deter you. I was seated immediately mid day on a Friday. It's right on the plaza so you can stop off here during your shopping and exploring.
We told the host we were only stopping in for dessert and a couple of drinks. After a brief conversation with the manager, we were led to the bar area where a few open tables were available. It sounded like dinner service would have meant waiting for a table, so this worked out perfectly. The bar area struck a nice balance between lively and intimate. The tables had cute lanterns filled with coffee beans, and the abundance of plants throughout gave the space a cozy, nighttime greenhouse vibe. As instructed, we ordered at the bar and everything was brought to our table. Unable to decide between two desserts, we ordered both: the Hot Fudge Sundae and the Cheesecake. To pair with dessert, we went with the Spiked Coffee and a glass of Santa Fe Spirits Apple Brandy. We'll go from bad to good: neither of us cared for the cheesecake. The sour cream vanilla topping overpowered both the cheesecake itself and the graham cracker crust. My wife, however, really enjoyed the spiked coffee, and I thoroughly enjoyed the apple brandy. It was incredibly smooth, almost like drinking apple pie. The surprise winner of the night was the hot fudge sundae, and what made it exceptional was the fudge sauce. It had this rich balance of dark, slightly bitter chocolate with just enough sweetness to keep it smooth and indulgent. Overall, we had a great experience and would absolutely come back to try an actual meal sometime.
What an amazing place to visit when in Santa Fe at the Plaza! Always busy for dinner weekdays and weekends so make reservations or go early to get on the waiting list or you can wait 1.5 hrs. You can also sit at the bar counter and get food but seating is limited. Bar tables are drinks and bread/chips only. We got the locally brewed beer, garlic bread (non greasy) and shrimp skewer appetizer, then shared the blue corn tacos plate with one turkey sausage and one baked chicken and both red and green sauces. The flavors were amazing, quantities huge. I give it a 10/10. I also saw folks ordering the chicken enchiladas which looked good. The bartender was super communicative and helped us with drinks and menu suggestions.
All around fantastic experience! We were here for lunch and waited for a courtyard table, which provided a beautiful surrounding. I had the enchilada platter (Christmas style, of course) and they were full of flavor and incredibly awesome! Service was good.
Sat outside on a Friday night - stated with green chile stew, main course was the fish tacos and flan for desert - this is the place you want to go when in Santa Fe
Santa Fe Staple... Love the vibes of this place, and the food is consistent. I got the #10, which is a beef taco and a cheese enchilada. I got the enchilada Christmas style, which means half red half green sauce. Flavors were good, but the taco ended up being like another enchilada since it fell apart. Posole included is great, but not the biggest fan of their beans. Service was great today. Hostess has been the only problem the last few times I've come. Will be back.
We had a LOVELY time at The Shed! While yes, there is a long wait to get a table, it's worth the wait - especially since so much of their menu is gluten-free! The wait staff was so nice, especially to our pup, and the ambience of the patio was lovely. We absolutely would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good Mexican meal!
Folks said this was a tourist destination, but we loved the food! Service and the vibe was great!
Nice lunch yesterday at The Shed! For starters we got chips with salsa and queso! The queso blew me away! Probably the best I've had! I also had a refreshing Pilsner beer and my husband had a lime Ricky mocktail. The kale salad was pretty good! Nice and simple. My husband got the spinach and cheese enchiladas which were quite spicy! Server took good care of us, although it seemed chaotic at times. We always end up eating here when visiting. The food and ambience are nice, but I really don't get the crazy hype?
The Shed is one of those restaurants that you'll see recommended on every publication, so it does get packed. You'll need to make dinner reservations weeks out but we arrived at opening for lunch and were seated right away after waiting in a short line. The lunch menu is almost the same as the dinner menu so you won't be missing out. The space was cute, service was great and the food was tasty, but a lot of it is the same New Mexican style dishes that you can get at most restaurants. That being said, we did really enjoy the flavors of the food. The Green Chile Stew is an absolute must as a precursor to any main dish and I enjoyed the crusty bread they served alongside it. We also shared a taco plate--one with beef and one with chicken. I loved the blue corn tortillas and the posole they include on every dish.
Lunch Monday at The Shed. We have tried on past visits to Santa Fe to eat at the shed, but always passed due to the long lines and wait times. My brother-in-law said suck it up, get in line. The wait will be worth it. So we did, and the line, that was through the courtyard and down the side walk moved rather quickly. Probably about 30 minutes. The venue is historic and rustic. It's close to the histroic plazza. It's a lively happening place with a high energy vibe. The bar area is not overly large and the restrauant layout is a bit of a maze, but it is charming. We started with a cup of pozole that we shared. It was good but indistinguishable from all the other pozole that I have had. I ordered two blue corn cheese enchiladas topped with red chili sauce. They were very good. They would have been excellent except the ends of the tortias were dried out. Once beyond the dried ends they were very favorable and enjoyable. They were served with garlic bread, which I thought was a bit odd. I'd like to know the story on how garlic bread made its way to the menu? Jan ordered huevos Ranchero. She was a happy camper, said it was excellent. The service was good. The noise is on the high side. The restrauant was slammed, contributing to the high noise. The prices are moderate. On the down side, and a flip of the script, there was a line for the men's room, but not for the women's. Don't know what's in the ladies room, but the men's is a one at a time. All in all, the shed is very good and worth the wait.
Santa Fe Classic I've been enjoying The Shed for longer than I can remember and keep coming back. The no nonsense menu, the bright walls, the margaritas, and of course the people you meet while waiting for your table or while sitting at the bar. This a more than a restaurant it's an experience. The wait can be hours but I would say worth it for their enchiladas.
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18 days ago
The atmosphere here is great. Loved how they set up the place and all the decorations. The food I felt was okay. I had more flavorful New Mexican cuisine elsewhere. The shrimp and the vegetable appetizers were kind of ehhh. I did love the green chile stew. The enchiladas were good but nothing special. I also got a paloma and it was strong. Definitely tasted mezcal but not much of the other flavors. Also, they corrected their mistake but I did call in a reservation. It took three phone calls on two different days. The person who picked up took my reservation but apparently did NOT record it in their reservation book. When we got there our reservation was no where to be found and even worse, the hostess said this had been happening a few times but they didn't know who was taking these reservations and not writing them down. Now if it was a one off, I'm just unlucky, but if you're telling me it's an issue, I think it's something management should really work harder on solving. The hostess was nice enough to be like you'll be our first priority for seating if any reservations don't show up and we were able to get a table fairly quickly which I really do appreciate. Other than that one staff issue with the reservation, the other staff were all amazing and our waitress came by a few times to check in on us and her and other staff came around to refill water. read more
This place is super cute. Came here for a mid week lunch around 11am and was able to get seated quickly. This place does get crowded and at times has a wait. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The servers are friendly and the food comes out fairly quickly. For my meal I got the Enchilada plate with the Christmas sauce and added ground green chile turkey sausage to it. This was honestly the best enchilada I've ever had. The green chile really spiced up this dish and I absolutely loved the green sauce. It was so spicy and fresh, I'm still thinking about it days later. The red sauce was good but I definitely recommend the green sauce if you want a spicy kick. I will definitely come back here next time I'm in town. read more
Because of it's kitschy decor and placement right on the plaza, as well as all the tourists milling around, I was worried this place would be a gimmick I would regret. However, I was pleasantly surprised. I was greeted super warmly and was educated on their menu as the host led me to my table (this place is sprawling and has inside and outside tables). My server greeted me immediately and was so helpful in her recommendations. She was truly interested in giving me the best experience as opposed to running the bill up for a bigger tip. Fresh out of the museum of New Mexico, I had learned adovada is a native dish, so I went with the carne adovada plate. Made with slow roasted lean pork, marinated in red Chile, garlic, and oregano. Served with cheese blue corn, red Chile, and onion. With a. side of pinto beans. It was spicy. Not HOT, but not "white people" spicy. It was warm and filling. Delicious. As far as margaritas, all I had were great. I had one of their premium 24 dollar margs, but it wasn't any better than the 12 dollar one recommended by the server. They also offer huevos rancheros, various enchiladas, tamales, burritos, tacos. For those wishing to go a little more americanized (but then why would you come here), they have a buffalo burger, grilled chicken sandwich, and regular burgers. Don't let the crowd deter you. I was seated immediately mid day on a Friday. It's right on the plaza so you can stop off here during your shopping and exploring. read more
We told the host we were only stopping in for dessert and a couple of drinks. After a brief conversation with the manager, we were led to the bar area where a few open tables were available. It sounded like dinner service would have meant waiting for a table, so this worked out perfectly. The bar area struck a nice balance between lively and intimate. The tables had cute lanterns filled with coffee beans, and the abundance of plants throughout gave the space a cozy, nighttime greenhouse vibe. As instructed, we ordered at the bar and everything was brought to our table. Unable to decide between two desserts, we ordered both: the Hot Fudge Sundae and the Cheesecake. To pair with dessert, we went with the Spiked Coffee and a glass of Santa Fe Spirits Apple Brandy. We'll go from bad to good: neither of us cared for the cheesecake. The sour cream vanilla topping overpowered both the cheesecake itself and the graham cracker crust. My wife, however, really enjoyed the spiked coffee, and I thoroughly enjoyed the apple brandy. It was incredibly smooth, almost like drinking apple pie. The surprise winner of the night was the hot fudge sundae, and what made it exceptional was the fudge sauce. It had this rich balance of dark, slightly bitter chocolate with just enough sweetness to keep it smooth and indulgent. Overall, we had a great experience and would absolutely come back to try an actual meal sometime. read more
What an amazing place to visit when in Santa Fe at the Plaza! Always busy for dinner weekdays and weekends so make reservations or go early to get on the waiting list or you can wait 1.5 hrs. You can also sit at the bar counter and get food but seating is limited. Bar tables are drinks and bread/chips only. We got the locally brewed beer, garlic bread (non greasy) and shrimp skewer appetizer, then shared the blue corn tacos plate with one turkey sausage and one baked chicken and both red and green sauces. The flavors were amazing, quantities huge. I give it a 10/10. I also saw folks ordering the chicken enchiladas which looked good. The bartender was super communicative and helped us with drinks and menu suggestions. read more
All around fantastic experience! We were here for lunch and waited for a courtyard table, which provided a beautiful surrounding. I had the enchilada platter (Christmas style, of course) and they were full of flavor and incredibly awesome! Service was good. read more
16 days ago
Sat outside on a Friday night - stated with green chile stew, main course was the fish tacos and flan for desert - this is the place you want to go when in Santa Fe read more
5 months ago
Santa Fe Staple... Love the vibes of this place, and the food is consistent. I got the #10, which is a beef taco and a cheese enchilada. I got the enchilada Christmas style, which means half red half green sauce. Flavors were good, but the taco ended up being like another enchilada since it fell apart. Posole included is great, but not the biggest fan of their beans. Service was great today. Hostess has been the only problem the last few times I've come. Will be back. read more
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3 months ago
We had a LOVELY time at The Shed! While yes, there is a long wait to get a table, it's worth the wait - especially since so much of their menu is gluten-free! The wait staff was so nice, especially to our pup, and the ambience of the patio was lovely. We absolutely would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good Mexican meal! read more
24 days ago
Folks said this was a tourist destination, but we loved the food! Service and the vibe was great! read more
Nice lunch yesterday at The Shed! For starters we got chips with salsa and queso! The queso blew me away! Probably the best I've had! I also had a refreshing Pilsner beer and my husband had a lime Ricky mocktail. The kale salad was pretty good! Nice and simple. My husband got the spinach and cheese enchiladas which were quite spicy! Server took good care of us, although it seemed chaotic at times. We always end up eating here when visiting. The food and ambience are nice, but I really don't get the crazy hype? read more
The Shed is one of those restaurants that you'll see recommended on every publication, so it does get packed. You'll need to make dinner reservations weeks out but we arrived at opening for lunch and were seated right away after waiting in a short line. The lunch menu is almost the same as the dinner menu so you won't be missing out. The space was cute, service was great and the food was tasty, but a lot of it is the same New Mexican style dishes that you can get at most restaurants. That being said, we did really enjoy the flavors of the food. The Green Chile Stew is an absolute must as a precursor to any main dish and I enjoyed the crusty bread they served alongside it. We also shared a taco plate--one with beef and one with chicken. I loved the blue corn tortillas and the posole they include on every dish. read more
9 months ago
Lunch Monday at The Shed. We have tried on past visits to Santa Fe to eat at the shed, but always passed due to the long lines and wait times. My brother-in-law said suck it up, get in line. The wait will be worth it. So we did, and the line, that was through the courtyard and down the side walk moved rather quickly. Probably about 30 minutes. The venue is historic and rustic. It's close to the histroic plazza. It's a lively happening place with a high energy vibe. The bar area is not overly large and the restrauant layout is a bit of a maze, but it is charming. We started with a cup of pozole that we shared. It was good but indistinguishable from all the other pozole that I have had. I ordered two blue corn cheese enchiladas topped with red chili sauce. They were very good. They would have been excellent except the ends of the tortias were dried out. Once beyond the dried ends they were very favorable and enjoyable. They were served with garlic bread, which I thought was a bit odd. I'd like to know the story on how garlic bread made its way to the menu? Jan ordered huevos Ranchero. She was a happy camper, said it was excellent. The service was good. The noise is on the high side. The restrauant was slammed, contributing to the high noise. The prices are moderate. On the down side, and a flip of the script, there was a line for the men's room, but not for the women's. Don't know what's in the ladies room, but the men's is a one at a time. All in all, the shed is very good and worth the wait. read more
Santa Fe Classic I've been enjoying The Shed for longer than I can remember and keep coming back. The no nonsense menu, the bright walls, the margaritas, and of course the people you meet while waiting for your table or while sitting at the bar. This a more than a restaurant it's an experience. The wait can be hours but I would say worth it for their enchiladas. read more
Cute place. Definitely allow for waiting times. We went at noon on a Monday and there was a line to put our names in. 20 min wait and stores nearby so not bad of a wait. Food was good. Not great so not sure why the hype. Queso was good. Frito Pie was good. The red chiles are not spicy at all fyi. They are known for their chicken enchiladas with red chiles. They were good. Service was good and great location. read more
Loved this place! We grabbed a spot on the lovely patio because we had a dog with us. It was perfect. The food was so good (hubby and I both had enchiladas with red sauce). I had a couple different margaritas. They were good but nothing special. read more
25 days ago
6 months ago
Had lunch here while visiting Santa Fe- what a cute spot! We ate on the patio with our dogs- there is also indoor seating. The service was friendly, welcoming and efficient. The food was great. We went on the recommendations of our server- not too spicy for my husband! I'd definitely go back- we didn't have a margarita but they looked good. read more
2 months ago
Food was great, server was pretty good and friendly. My wife, myself, and the three kids all enjoyed it. read more
3 months ago
7 months ago
The pictures are about all I could get and I will probably not try eating here again. We were from out of town and called to explain twice to get a table for just two people. Two point five hours wait two day in a row, and couldn't even get a break to eat at this restaurant. Our win, because we discovered Cafe Pasquale in the area that had immaculate food! Win win! read more
25 days ago
This was yummy food! It wasn't out of this world but it was good. The atmosphere is very festive and fun the inside and outside seating have cute pretty areas set up. The service was fabulous, our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The chili sauce was overwhelming proportionately to this dish. (This is the case for most places in Santa Fe) it's not that it's too spicy it's that it's just too much. The hominy side (I forget the Spanish word) was extremely good. Overall it's a fun place and the food is very good! read more
It's lunchtime & we're hungry. Someplace new is the goal and here we are. There was a line - quoted 30, seated @ 20 mins. They have both outdoor & indoor seating, we are on the patio. When a few drops of rain fell, up went the umbrellas. Almost all outside tables were covered. Menu selections were not the standard fare. Hmm never had a baked taco before. Started with the trio appetizer. Chips, salsa, guac & queso. Queso's consistence was good, a long way from the runny stuff we've had at some places. Enchilada - Taco plate for me. Enchilada flavorful, taco w/turkey green chili meat baked with melted cheese on top also had good flavor. I was expecting the meat to be a little dry, it wasn't. The green chili added to the flavor. The lunch came with posole. It was served on the plate instead of a bowl. The Mrs opted for the Adovado plate. The pork was tender with good flavor and not overly spicy. She also reported the enchilada was flavorful. Both meals come served with garlic toast it was hot and had really good flavor. Our server stayed on top of our needs. Excellent meal - tho still on the fence about the baked taco. read more
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8 months ago
One of our favorite eateries in Santa Fe. It is usually a 2-3 hour wait and they don't take reservations by phone. So my husband is a sweetheart and will walk over to get our name on the list around 4:00 and we are eating dinner by 6:15ish. There's a great bar space to enjoy a drink while you wait. The chile sauce has a kick and their menu is solid New Mexican flare. Tommy, the host, was chill in a demanding environment. He handles it well and really works hard to get people in and out. read more
Wow this restaurant deserves 105 stars out of 5. The food is extraordinary and the server we had was very precise and very eloquent pronouncing clearly año not like a machine gun. I ordered Carnes adobadas, the meat was tender and lean but incredibly flavorful, I could move to Santa Fe just to come and eat here every day, too bad we must hit the road tomorrow for Canyon de Chelly I can't wait to comeback next year Joe is funny and does an amazing job, more than a server he is a good PR representative Place looks inviting and we didn't care wether we sat inside or in the garden read more
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6 months ago
The Shed absolutely delivered. I went with the tamale plate with chile on the side, and it was exactly what you want when you're in Santa Fe--simple, authentic, and packed with flavor. The tamales were spot on--perfectly steamed with a great texture and a rich, savory filling. You can tell they know what they're doing. Getting the chile on the side was the right move too--it let me control the heat and really appreciate the depth of the sauce. Both the red and green brought that classic New Mexico flavor without overpowering the dish. Rice and beans were solid, nothing flashy, just done right. The whole plate felt balanced and satisfying. Atmosphere had that warm, old-school Santa Fe vibe--busy but in a good way. Service was quick and friendly even with a crowd. If you're downtown and want legit New Mexican food, this place is a must. I'd order this exact plate again without thinking twice. read more
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Do they offer Carne Adovada at dinner?
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I'm uncertain whether they are pet friendly. But they do have an outdoor patio so there is a potential.
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