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Santa Fe Cafe

5910 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103-5834
Phone: (206) 783-9755
Citysearch
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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The Extras

Trust the guacamole--best when first-rate avocados are available.

User Reviews for Santa Fe Cafe

Citysearch (32), ChefMoz (1 ), All (33)

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

07/08/2008 Posted by jknott2000

My families been in NM for generations......YOU CAN'T SERVE NM food with GARLIC BREAD and a CRAPPY ICE BURGE SALAD.......lol. Don't worry though,....... If you visited any of the major tourist restaurants while in New Mexico that are considered nasty by the locals..... that this will only be 4 times GROSSER than you think. There is no way that they should even us our capital "SANTA FE" as their name.......NEW MEXICANS take pride in everything they do.........NOT THESE GUYS........

Pros: friendly wait staff, nice location

Cons: FAKE FOOD

4 Star Rating: Recommended

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

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Editor's Review

A Phinney Ridge favorite that's been bringing flavorful New Mexican cuisine to Seattle for nearly two decades.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

Trust the guacamole--best when first-rate avocados are available.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 5pm-10pm

Cuisines

  • Mexican
  • Southwestern

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Check

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Local Favorites
  • Kid Friendly
  • Outdoor Dining

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