Five minutes after arrival we were approached by a fellow patron who informed us “on behalf of his partner and the waitstaff” that we were too loud, too much for this establishment. We were very confused as the restaurant was crowded and lively, in fact we were seated next to a large table filled with children who were certainly louder than us. We asked the waitress if we were too loud and she also seemed confused and assured us that we were fine. I asked if we could move since we were in direct sight of the table who found us so offensive. She said it wasn’t necessary. The night unfortunately devolved from there as we felt suddenly very out of place and honestly, angry. The manager could see that this situation was devolving and decided to cut off any alcohol for both tables. Ok except the other table was leaving and we just sat down. The $150 bottle of champagne we’d ordered for my birthday no longer tasted so nice and we ultimately left before mains could be ordered as sitting any longer in the restaurant felt suffocating. Perhaps we overreacted. Perhaps the manager could have dealt with it better. Either way it was a 40th birthday to remember.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
Jessica Butler
Given the reviews here and the interesting menu I was expecting a lot, but unfortunately the experience fell short of the hype. The service was attentive, though with only a couple of occupied tables it should be, and some of the dishes have very dramatic presentation, yet the style is confused and flavour/texture combinations not always hitting the mark. For the price, I'd anticipate a higher and more consistent standard. The space, while quaint, lacks atmosphere, though maybe with more diners it would feel more vibrant.The bone marrow was the best dish. For mains we had the Chile relleno - it was just okay. I'd have liked it to have some accompaniment as otherwise every bite tastes the same, and other than heat from chilli I wasn't getting much other flavour, plus the courgettes in the stuffing were very undercooked. The short rib was tender and the sauce was delicious (but sparse), however the dish as a whole seemed modern European, the flavours in the mash were underpowered (and lumpy), and the veg were minimal and undercooked. The bread pudding dish for dessert again lacked a sense of regional influence other than being served on a corn husk, the texture was dense and a little slimy, and there was nothing to balance the sweetness. I would have liked some other drinks options aside from wine and beer, too. I was rooting for this place but overall it was disappointing, especially for the price - nothing catastrophically wrong (except perhaps the dramatic operatic soundtrack) yet nothing quite right.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ashly Ulrich
Visited Zacatlan while on a walking restaurant tour. Will definitely return to try more of this incredible James Beard award winning menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Ross
The Robins Egg dessert is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb-Shank Barbacoa
Sahar Adams
Creative, well seasoned, perfect portions and great prices for finer dining.Service was slow..I had to track our server down as she was chatting with her co-workers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Enchiladas Mole
Bonnie Cuthbert
Went for brunch and got the sopecitos, chilaquiles, fish tacos and tacos al pastor... everything was amazing.The space is really nice, and so were the staff. The patio looks lovely and is covered. Indoors was really quiet.We had a long wait for the food (more than a half hour), so maybe not a good place to go if you're in a rush. But the food was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was good. We had a late reservation and were disappointed that many of the mains were unavailable. One of our party is allergic to fish and was left with very limited options. Pulpo and Burrata appetizers were very good. Bronzino main was decent but not outstanding. Chile relleno main was bland and underwhelming. We had a reservation for indoors but were seated in a corner of an enclosed patio with propane heaters. Space was tight but wasn't too big of a deal. Overall the ambiance wasn't too bad. Given the quality of the appetizers, there's definitely a possibility for the food to be great here, but we found the quality to be uneven. Perhaps if we'd gotten an earlier res and had better luck with our choice of mains it would have been a more impressive experience, but at the price point, we were a little disappointed.
Noise level made it difficult to converse. But food was excellent. Our table was formed in such a way that we couldn't be seated across from each other. They need to extend the seat of the booth style table we were at.
HappyEater
Pretty good. It was restaurant week and they were busy, but service was spotty. One of our appetizers had been forgotten until we reminded them about it, and the waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed. They were out of sangria and one of the wines on the list. We were excited by the menu options (upscale Mexican food is not easy to find here in NEW Mexico), and some were great (veggie-filled poblano chile in mole and flourless chocolate cake stood out), but others were just pretty good. Supposedly they're going to get a full liquor license soon and start serving cocktails - we hope so. Overall, we'd recommend it to friends, and look forward to going back for their brunch, which is yummy.
Foodiedoo
I had long wanted to visit chef Eduardo Rodriguez's restaurant and a recent trip to Santa Fe provided the opportunity. The space is very small, you must have a reservation! We waited a few moments in the tiny foyer for our table. The service was attentive, but not hovering. The menu options are enticing but limited and the wine list had perfect pairings. We started with rockfish aguachile (basically ceviche) served in a mocaljete with handmade chips. It was plenty for two people and deliciously fresh. A glass of cava was the perfect accompaniment. We had braised short ribs and duck confit as the entrees. Portions were very generous (2 whole duck legs!) and the side vegetables enhanced them. A lovely Montepulciano accompanied The final course was a shared corn flan that was heavenly! Chef himself greeted us after dinner and put the perfect cap on the evening. I cannot recommend Zacatlán highly enough!
Service was very good. Food presentation was very good. Food taste was good but not great and I was disappointed in the short rib entree. Overall good was good but did not have the “ wow” factor that I was hoping for.
LoisR
Perfect 10. Went during Restaurant Week in Santa Fe. Three course fixed price meal with several options for each course. Loved all the moles that accompanied the menu selections. Eduardo Rodriguez is an amazing chef that has perfected his Southwestern and Mexican cuisines. Currently a semifinalists for the prestigious 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. Can be difficult to get in since the restaurant is so popular. Plan ahead. We canʻt wait to go back.
Ed Perry
When Eddie Rodriguez left his head chef role at Santa Fe's best restaurant to open his own, all of us were eager to see what he created. And he has really delivered! The food is Mexican included modern cuisine and is amazing! Best in Santa Fe. And the service is incredibly knowledgable, patient, and accommodating. The result: With this food, service, and such reasonable prices—in time—Eddie will need to expand to a bigger place.Highest recommendation for this precious gem in Santa Fe, NM.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marc1360
Two of us enjoyed the Restaurant Week menu. One starter we chose was quail, the other rockfish ceviche. Mains were short ribs and baby back ribs. Desserts were bread pudding with saffron ice cream and flourless chocolate cake with berries and ice cream. Each course was delicious and beautifully plated. Service was efficient and unobtrusive. The intimate dining room was charming and vibrant. We've been to Zacatlan before and we'll certainly go again.
lizb
We had been several previously but brought friends who had never been for Restaurant Week. Everything was as we hoped and remembered. The food and service have always been consistently good. I recognize they have the same staff as they 3 years ago. To me that's a great sign. Highly recommend Zacatlan! Parking can be a bit challenging...,
Five minutes after arrival we were approached by a fellow patron who informed us “on behalf of his partner and the waitstaff” that we were too loud, too much for this establishment. We were very confused as the restaurant was crowded and lively, in fact we were seated next to a large table filled with children who were certainly louder than us. We asked the waitress if we were too loud and she also seemed confused and assured us that we were fine. I asked if we could move since we were in direct sight of the table who found us so offensive. She said it wasn’t necessary. The night unfortunately devolved from there as we felt suddenly very out of place and honestly, angry. The manager could see that this situation was devolving and decided to cut off any alcohol for both tables. Ok except the other table was leaving and we just sat down. The $150 bottle of champagne we’d ordered for my birthday no longer tasted so nice and we ultimately left before mains could be ordered as sitting any longer in the restaurant felt suffocating. Perhaps we overreacted. Perhaps the manager could have dealt with it better. Either way it was a 40th birthday to remember.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
Given the reviews here and the interesting menu I was expecting a lot, but unfortunately the experience fell short of the hype. The service was attentive, though with only a couple of occupied tables it should be, and some of the dishes have very dramatic presentation, yet the style is confused and flavour/texture combinations not always hitting the mark. For the price, I'd anticipate a higher and more consistent standard. The space, while quaint, lacks atmosphere, though maybe with more diners it would feel more vibrant.The bone marrow was the best dish. For mains we had the Chile relleno - it was just okay. I'd have liked it to have some accompaniment as otherwise every bite tastes the same, and other than heat from chilli I wasn't getting much other flavour, plus the courgettes in the stuffing were very undercooked. The short rib was tender and the sauce was delicious (but sparse), however the dish as a whole seemed modern European, the flavours in the mash were underpowered (and lumpy), and the veg were minimal and undercooked. The bread pudding dish for dessert again lacked a sense of regional influence other than being served on a corn husk, the texture was dense and a little slimy, and there was nothing to balance the sweetness. I would have liked some other drinks options aside from wine and beer, too. I was rooting for this place but overall it was disappointing, especially for the price - nothing catastrophically wrong (except perhaps the dramatic operatic soundtrack) yet nothing quite right.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Visited Zacatlan while on a walking restaurant tour. Will definitely return to try more of this incredible James Beard award winning menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Robins Egg dessert is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb-Shank Barbacoa
Creative, well seasoned, perfect portions and great prices for finer dining.Service was slow..I had to track our server down as she was chatting with her co-workers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Enchiladas Mole
Went for brunch and got the sopecitos, chilaquiles, fish tacos and tacos al pastor... everything was amazing.The space is really nice, and so were the staff. The patio looks lovely and is covered. Indoors was really quiet.We had a long wait for the food (more than a half hour), so maybe not a good place to go if you're in a rush. But the food was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was good. We had a late reservation and were disappointed that many of the mains were unavailable. One of our party is allergic to fish and was left with very limited options. Pulpo and Burrata appetizers were very good. Bronzino main was decent but not outstanding. Chile relleno main was bland and underwhelming. We had a reservation for indoors but were seated in a corner of an enclosed patio with propane heaters. Space was tight but wasn't too big of a deal. Overall the ambiance wasn't too bad. Given the quality of the appetizers, there's definitely a possibility for the food to be great here, but we found the quality to be uneven. Perhaps if we'd gotten an earlier res and had better luck with our choice of mains it would have been a more impressive experience, but at the price point, we were a little disappointed.
Noise level made it difficult to converse. But food was excellent. Our table was formed in such a way that we couldn't be seated across from each other. They need to extend the seat of the booth style table we were at.
Pretty good. It was restaurant week and they were busy, but service was spotty. One of our appetizers had been forgotten until we reminded them about it, and the waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed. They were out of sangria and one of the wines on the list. We were excited by the menu options (upscale Mexican food is not easy to find here in NEW Mexico), and some were great (veggie-filled poblano chile in mole and flourless chocolate cake stood out), but others were just pretty good. Supposedly they're going to get a full liquor license soon and start serving cocktails - we hope so. Overall, we'd recommend it to friends, and look forward to going back for their brunch, which is yummy.
I had long wanted to visit chef Eduardo Rodriguez's restaurant and a recent trip to Santa Fe provided the opportunity. The space is very small, you must have a reservation! We waited a few moments in the tiny foyer for our table. The service was attentive, but not hovering. The menu options are enticing but limited and the wine list had perfect pairings. We started with rockfish aguachile (basically ceviche) served in a mocaljete with handmade chips. It was plenty for two people and deliciously fresh. A glass of cava was the perfect accompaniment. We had braised short ribs and duck confit as the entrees. Portions were very generous (2 whole duck legs!) and the side vegetables enhanced them. A lovely Montepulciano accompanied The final course was a shared corn flan that was heavenly! Chef himself greeted us after dinner and put the perfect cap on the evening. I cannot recommend Zacatlán highly enough!
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Service was very good. Food presentation was very good. Food taste was good but not great and I was disappointed in the short rib entree. Overall good was good but did not have the “ wow” factor that I was hoping for.
Perfect 10. Went during Restaurant Week in Santa Fe. Three course fixed price meal with several options for each course. Loved all the moles that accompanied the menu selections. Eduardo Rodriguez is an amazing chef that has perfected his Southwestern and Mexican cuisines. Currently a semifinalists for the prestigious 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. Can be difficult to get in since the restaurant is so popular. Plan ahead. We canʻt wait to go back.
When Eddie Rodriguez left his head chef role at Santa Fe's best restaurant to open his own, all of us were eager to see what he created. And he has really delivered! The food is Mexican included modern cuisine and is amazing! Best in Santa Fe. And the service is incredibly knowledgable, patient, and accommodating. The result: With this food, service, and such reasonable prices—in time—Eddie will need to expand to a bigger place.Highest recommendation for this precious gem in Santa Fe, NM.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Two of us enjoyed the Restaurant Week menu. One starter we chose was quail, the other rockfish ceviche. Mains were short ribs and baby back ribs. Desserts were bread pudding with saffron ice cream and flourless chocolate cake with berries and ice cream. Each course was delicious and beautifully plated. Service was efficient and unobtrusive. The intimate dining room was charming and vibrant. We've been to Zacatlan before and we'll certainly go again.
We had been several previously but brought friends who had never been for Restaurant Week. Everything was as we hoped and remembered. The food and service have always been consistently good. I recognize they have the same staff as they 3 years ago. To me that's a great sign. Highly recommend Zacatlan! Parking can be a bit challenging...,