We had a lot about this place and decided to try them while visiting the area. Overall food was very average a d nothing really stood out. My Carne Adovada was vey blend and I had to add salt. Quesadillas were also blend. Service was just ok. It's the only place to eat in the area, and go if you're hungry. Just overpriced average food. I would not travel 15 minutes to go there.
Scott Kennicutt
Great restaurant
Mahesh
Rancho de Chimayo used to be my favorite New Mexican restaurant for a long time. Its off the beaten path and is a 45 minute journey from Santa Fe. So the expectations are high. On a recent visit this month, I was very sad to see the quality go really down. The food was average. The chile relleno and the rice could have been really better. I was also sad to hear that they cook the Sopapilla in the same oil as the meat. So for vegetarians this was a bummer. The service was really bad. The wait on the table was long. There was one waitress for a large number of tables and I really felt bad for her. She kept forgetting things. I was amazed by her physical strength though. She carried a lot of dishes and plates in one trip. Hats off to her. I visited this restaurant a few years back and had a completely different experience with the food and the service. I am sorry to rate this one a 3 star.
Anand
This hidden gem of a restaurant is a must-visit for tourists seeking authentic New Mexican cuisine. While it’s located off the beaten path, it’s surprisingly popular. The restaurant offers traditional dishes and also sells the spices they use, with their green sauce spice being a standout. Service can be slow for large groups, but the waitstaff is knowledgeable and helpful, especially with vegetarian options. However, be aware that their sopapillas are cooked in the same oil as meat products. Despite this, the food is generally good, and they make a commendable effort to accommodate vegetarian preferences. They also have a small store that sell their spices. Their prickly pear frozen lemonade is a must try
Anthony Carr
An awesome place to go to. A bit out of the way but located in a beautiful part of New Mexico. The restaurant has been open for 60 years, run by the same family. Portions are huge, taste is authentic New Mexican. One of the best restaurants i have been to. Do not miss it.
Julia Perea
Me, my wife, and kids came in today to have lunch after visiting her home town, our server Hannah was incredibly rude and unwelcoming. She had an attitude the entire time, we ordered drinks from the bar which we never received, she brought our food without silverware and we had to ask another server for some. She threw our check at my wife and it wasn't even our ticket. We drove two hours to eat here and we left unsatisfied. She definitely needs more customer service training.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Vanessa Carter
We got there at 7 with a reservation for 7 people which put us in the auto gratuity. The server wasn't super worried about taking care of us and it showed. It took 50 min to get our drinks including water. The food was good when it showed up about 20 minutes later. The wait was annoying, but I get it. These things happen. What really frustrated me was they had the audacity to rush us along once we got our food because they "closed at 8 and it was now 8:30." Come on! It was not our fault that we didn't get our food until 8:20. It also wasn't as though we walked in at a quarter to 8 we got there at 7 with a reservation.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Traditional Combination, Sopapillas, Chips and Salsa
Janice Smith
Great atmosphere. Most delicious chicken enchiladas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria Gomez
Every year we go to Chimayo and the Santuario we stop and eat there after mass we are from Pueblo Colorado and lobe their food my parents had a restaurant here in pueblo for years so I know good Mexican food when I taste it the owner is very nice and I love talking to her
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl Hamilton
I did not like my meal. Server not friendly and did not feel welcome
Great New Mexican food in a lovely ambiance. Sit outdoors if you can! The pork green chile stew and fajita “wrap” (basically a burrito) are awesome, especially if you smother the burrito with the stew!
We also appreciated being able to be served as a “walk-in”!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bobby Harris
We had a few drinks, some Appetizers. We recommend this place the service the atmosphere the food And the staff were all top-notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Lujan
The bartender Ryan was very friendly, made excellent drinks and he was also my server while bar tending for the whole restaurant. Excellent service. The service industry needs more employees like him.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
PJ M (Patsy)
I've been coming to this restaurant for 30 years whenever I visit SantaFe. There are many nice decorative changes and parking improvements. However, I won't be returning for more than a drink and an order of sopapillas. My food was not what I'm used to. It appears the traditional NM recipes have changed to accommodate the tourist palate. Food is moderately priced but lacks flavor and is boring. None of my party of 4 were satisfied with our meal. The calabacitas/squash had no flavor. The pinto beans were lackluster. The chile con queso tasted like melted Velveeta with salsa. The tostadas were small and lacked flavor and had little meat. The Chimayo chicken was OK which I shared since the tostadas were so small. Overall, we were all disappointed in our meals except for the Sopaipillas although we enjoyed the grounds and service was good. We won't be returning to one of our past favorites. The food is no longer traditional NM food. Not recommended if you want authentic NM food.
We had a lot about this place and decided to try them while visiting the area. Overall food was very average a d nothing really stood out. My Carne Adovada was vey blend and I had to add salt. Quesadillas were also blend. Service was just ok. It's the only place to eat in the area, and go if you're hungry. Just overpriced average food. I would not travel 15 minutes to go there.
Great restaurant
Rancho de Chimayo used to be my favorite New Mexican restaurant for a long time. Its off the beaten path and is a 45 minute journey from Santa Fe. So the expectations are high. On a recent visit this month, I was very sad to see the quality go really down. The food was average. The chile relleno and the rice could have been really better. I was also sad to hear that they cook the Sopapilla in the same oil as the meat. So for vegetarians this was a bummer. The service was really bad. The wait on the table was long. There was one waitress for a large number of tables and I really felt bad for her. She kept forgetting things. I was amazed by her physical strength though. She carried a lot of dishes and plates in one trip. Hats off to her. I visited this restaurant a few years back and had a completely different experience with the food and the service. I am sorry to rate this one a 3 star.
This hidden gem of a restaurant is a must-visit for tourists seeking authentic New Mexican cuisine. While it’s located off the beaten path, it’s surprisingly popular. The restaurant offers traditional dishes and also sells the spices they use, with their green sauce spice being a standout.
Service can be slow for large groups, but the waitstaff is knowledgeable and helpful, especially with vegetarian options. However, be aware that their sopapillas are cooked in the same oil as meat products. Despite this, the food is generally good, and they make a commendable effort to accommodate vegetarian preferences.
They also have a small store that sell their spices. Their prickly pear frozen lemonade is a must try
An awesome place to go to. A bit out of the way but located in a beautiful part of New Mexico. The restaurant has been open for 60 years, run by the same family. Portions are huge, taste is authentic New Mexican. One of the best restaurants i have been to. Do not miss it.
Me, my wife, and kids came in today to have lunch after visiting her home town, our server Hannah was incredibly rude and unwelcoming. She had an attitude the entire time, we ordered drinks from the bar which we never received, she brought our food without silverware and we had to ask another server for some. She threw our check at my wife and it wasn't even our ticket. We drove two hours to eat here and we left unsatisfied. She definitely needs more customer service training.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
We got there at 7 with a reservation for 7 people which put us in the auto gratuity. The server wasn't super worried about taking care of us and it showed. It took 50 min to get our drinks including water. The food was good when it showed up about 20 minutes later. The wait was annoying, but I get it. These things happen. What really frustrated me was they had the audacity to rush us along once we got our food because they "closed at 8 and it was now 8:30." Come on! It was not our fault that we didn't get our food until 8:20. It also wasn't as though we walked in at a quarter to 8 we got there at 7 with a reservation.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Traditional Combination, Sopapillas, Chips and Salsa
Great atmosphere. Most delicious chicken enchiladas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every year we go to Chimayo and the Santuario we stop and eat there after mass we are from Pueblo Colorado and lobe their food my parents had a restaurant here in pueblo for years so I know good Mexican food when I taste it the owner is very nice and I love talking to her
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I did not like my meal. Server not friendly and did not feel welcome
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
A great taste of New Mexico food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Traditional Combination
Great New Mexican food in a lovely ambiance. Sit outdoors if you can! The pork green chile stew and fajita “wrap” (basically a burrito) are awesome, especially if you smother the burrito with the stew!
We also appreciated being able to be served as a “walk-in”!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a few drinks, some Appetizers. We recommend this place the service the atmosphere the food And the staff were all top-notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bartender Ryan was very friendly, made excellent drinks and he was also my server while bar tending for the whole restaurant. Excellent service. The service industry needs more employees like him.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been coming to this restaurant for 30 years whenever I visit SantaFe. There are many nice decorative changes and parking improvements. However, I won't be returning for more than a drink and an order of sopapillas. My food was not what I'm used to. It appears the traditional NM recipes have changed to accommodate the tourist palate. Food is moderately priced but lacks flavor and is boring. None of my party of 4 were satisfied with our meal. The calabacitas/squash had no flavor. The pinto beans were lackluster. The chile con queso tasted like melted Velveeta with salsa. The tostadas were small and lacked flavor and had little meat. The Chimayo chicken was OK which I shared since the tostadas were so small. Overall, we were all disappointed in our meals except for the Sopaipillas although we enjoyed the grounds and service was good. We won't be returning to one of our past favorites. The food is no longer traditional NM food. Not recommended if you want authentic NM food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sopapillas
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