Santa Fe Cafe
(206) 783-9755
5910 Phinney Ave N
Seattle,
WA
98103
47.672
-122.3542
Neighborhoods: Northwest, Phinney Ridge
What People Are Saying About Santa Fe Cafe
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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.
User Reviews
Gangstawho
April 25, 2009
Yo Drew (owner)! What's the deal? My girlfriend and I have been loyal customers for years now and love your curry mussels but our repeated presence is equally due to your bartender extrodinaire (Chris). I've noticed a lot of turnover lately with the staff and am wondering what the deal is?
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Anonymous
January 19, 2009
New Mexican style restaurant which is very authentic. The blue corn crepes are excellent and wonderful chile con queso. Guacamole is tasty and this is the only mexican place I've been too with garlic bread.
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southwestgal
April 20, 2008
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.
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The Extras:
Trust the guacamole--best when first-rate avocados are available.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining
