Santa Fe Cafe
Seattle, WA 98103-5834
Phone: (206) 783-9755
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- NE 59th Street
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Santa Fe Cafe – by Fred Brack
The Scene
With sandstone colors and votive candles flickering, this place has a soothing, old-mission ambience. Couples fill out the dinner crowd. Severs are exceptionally friendly with children, and even first-timers will feel like regulars.
The Food
Lunch and dinner menus are similar, with the evening addition of blue-corn crepes filled with chicken breast, mushrooms, green chilies and sliced almonds in a white sherry-laced sauce. The red enchilada features a blue-corn tortilla filled with cheese and onions and slathered with red-chili sauce. Dinner also offers more appetizers, notably garlic custard and a grilled eggplant dish. Plump, tender pinto beans and nutty, chewy posole (hominy) are distinguished accompaniments. Innovative desserts merit attention: Tequila lends a gentle jolt to sherbet, Campari and orange juice combine for a refreshing ice, and fresh nutmeg adds distinction to lemon custard.
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User Reviews for Santa Fe Cafe
04/20/2008 Posted by southwestgal
Santa Fe Cafe is the closest you are going to get to Northern New Mexican cuisine in Seattle. It reminds me of more of a gourmet santa fe style, and not mom and pop style. They use real New Mexico Chile in their sauce. I believe they order the Fresh Frozen stuff from Bueno Chile out of Hatch NM . The red enchiladas and green baked chicken enchilada are supreme. Me sure to get an egg on top of the red ones. They do need to invest in a fryer and stop serving tostitos for their chips. I was also upset that they dont do sopillas. They say it is because of elevation and moisture in the NW, but I have made them here and if this gringo can do it they can too. I think they just dont want to get a fryer. The food is great and so is the wait staff. If you are expecting what you get in the southern area of New Mexico that has been influenced by Texas you will be a little disappointed. Overall Santa Fe Cafe keeps this New Mexican from being completely home sick for New Mexican Cuisine.
Pros: great New Mexican Food
Cons: parking, and little pricy
03/17/2008 Posted by swedishsweetie
It's so funny to me (and sad) how close minded people in SEATTLE are! Seriously! First off, it's NOT Mexican food- no where does it claim to be Mexican food. It is NEW MEXICAN food. There is a difference, people. Do your homework. If you go to New Mexico you will find the same sort of fare that makes the state so famous for it's cuisine. To the people who were complaining about the spice of the food- that's what makes it so unique! The chilis! Again, it is NOT your run of the mill, we cater to Americans who can't take the heat, Mexican restaurant. Also, for the people who were complaining that the green chilis were not from Hatch...keep in mind that you can't even get fresh green chilis from Hatch in New Mexico this time of year, therefor they are most likely canned but are still HATCH green chilis. I have been to many New Mexican restaurants, and am married to a New Mexican, and this restaurant is very authentic, The drinks, food, atmosphere, and service are excellent. If you're open mided, like chilis, and realize that this is not a mexican restaurant but an authentic new mexican restaurant...you will be in for a treat! Delicious!
Pros: everything
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