Our appetizer arrived 45 minute after ordering. No effort to bring bread or compensate for delay. Food was well prepared.
Andras Toth-Czifra
One of the best fine dining restaurants we've been to for quite a while. The mole negro was fantastic, the lamb shank tender and came with a bean puree that was out of this world, the passion fruit gazpacho was inspired and complex. The pear salad and the dessert were just one shade less amazing, but still very, very well made. For the quality of the food the restaurant is not even very pricey and service was impeccable. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Petoskey
We had the Pears, Pulpo, Prawns, Duck Legs and Bread Pudding with Mexican Tinto red wine. Everything was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
peggy
If you make reservations, make sure to ask for the main dining room. Although we had reservations, we were put out in the cold porch extension of the house. The table for three that we were set at was a huge wooden picnic table type. Not only did it not have a tablecloth, but it was so wide that for three people it was not possible to carry on a conversation. I must admit, that after complaining about the table, the waiter made it the best he could, and put us in another Location that was better. I very much appreciated his willingness to make the best of it when they were very few tables available at the time of our reservation, although a party that came in after us were seated in this same porch area at a nice table for four. Besides this, the food was excellent and beautifully presented. The waiter was very attentive.
hector
This place was a tremendous disappointment. The food was just bad. We had elk tenderloin, mole, and carnitas. Everything was too sweet, and pretty much devoid of flavor. We spent $200 for two people and we both ended up walking out feeling a bit queasy. Ambiance was fair, service was fair. But the cuisine-no bueno.
Adam
Outstanding meal, one of the best we have had in Santa Fe. Can't wait to come back and further explore the menu!
Kristina Lee
Was really excited to try this place given the James Beard nomination and that it was recommended by a friend. We were a a bit disappointed with the atmosphere as it felt a little kitschy for a more upscale experience. We enjoyed the vegetable appetizer greatly, but were unfortunately disappointed with the cochinita pibil; the mole tasted more bland than other pibils we've had, including a handful in Mexico, but we appreciated that it was not oversalted. The al pastor branzino was unique on concept and alright on execution.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ava
My partner and I booked the New Year's experience meal, and the pricing was in comparison of all of the other fine dining restaurants in the area, so we had high expectations. Unfortunately, the moment we walked in, multiple employees walked passes without greeting and it took an extended amount of time to be seated despite our reservation. Upon sitting down, the tables were extremely tight to the point where you had no space which wasn't the most comfortable. They had loud and extremely inappropriate music playing which did not set a great tone. The drinks and appetizer weren't disappointing, but the main course absolutely was. Both of our main courses had at least one item that was undercooked. All in all, I do not feel that the experience was worth the value, and it was pretty apparent that other people that were dining felt the same way.
Darren Chapman
This place is so good! Very flavorful. Each dish is really its own adventure. And they’re all so good! Everybody in our group of 7 enjoyed every bite. And the staff is very friendly. I can’t wait to go back. My only complaint would be that the venue is a little cramped, but it’s totally worth it to put up with that for a meal this good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wenying Zhang
Amazing atmosphere and service! Love the beef tongue and lobster! Really appreciate that we got the free meal, which was covered by another party who reserved but couldn’t make it. Such an amazing experience and gift!😻
My mom and I were visiting from AZ and Zacatlán was recommended to us. It did not disappoint! The drinks, food, and service were top notch authentic and great tasting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Verissimo
We had a fabulous brunch, and the service was excellent. Will definitely return next time we’re in Santa Fe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin Meade
we've been in santa fe 4 days and we've eaten here twice. tonight was probably the best meal i've had in the past 10 years. do not miss the robin's egg dessert!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Selissa Mantas
Delicious food and fantastic service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denver Native
I was chagrin for missing Hanal Pixán in Mérida, Mexico in part because I wanted to try varieties of Cochinita Pibil but Zacatlán's take on it had me forgetting all that.
This would be hard to beat anywhere - mainly because of the accompaniment of the Tamal de Olla which is one of the tastiest, most pleasurable single food items I've ever had and that's a behemoth of praise given how well I've pampered myself in my long life with the finest cuisine everywhere! But the pibil itself was a highlight as well given it's tenderness with some pleasing variance in texture and flavor and just enough of a blanket of the darkest mole with seeds to stylishly warm the senses. And whatever those yellow peppers are - an excellent accentuation for the dish, not spicy but perfectly fresh and surprisingly flavorful fireworks to put it over the top. Dressed with sprigs of fresh dill and this is now a meal I must repeat every time I visit Santa Fe which will be often.
I'm torn on whether to offer critique of the warmed corn tortillas served on the side because it's too early for me to understand if this great chef is accidentally brilliant or studied and learned. If the latter then I would say that since there's an obvious attempt at elevated cuisine then the only outcast is the tortillas and I wonder how costly it would be to hand press them fresh like a couple restaurants where I've experienced this impressively successfull refashioning of a staple, normally mass-produced grain. In other words, when you enter the realm of brilliance you receive more scrutiny. Perhaps my intent here is a backhanded compliment?
I had the Bread Pudding Brioche Tamal for dessert, with a port. More thoughtfulness in preparation here, close to the level of the entrée but not so much that I must order it again - I'm more critical of dessert than any other course because I don't always order it - it has to be especially enticing. Still, this is a smidge better than a few fine restaurants' bread pudding and I would order it again if I felt I wouldn't be stuffing myself.
Our appetizer arrived 45 minute after ordering. No effort to bring bread or compensate for delay. Food was well prepared.
One of the best fine dining restaurants we've been to for quite a while. The mole negro was fantastic, the lamb shank tender and came with a bean puree that was out of this world, the passion fruit gazpacho was inspired and complex. The pear salad and the dessert were just one shade less amazing, but still very, very well made. For the quality of the food the restaurant is not even very pricey and service was impeccable. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the Pears, Pulpo, Prawns, Duck Legs and Bread Pudding with Mexican Tinto red wine. Everything was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you make reservations, make sure to ask for the main dining room. Although we had reservations, we were put out in the cold porch extension of the house. The table for three that we were set at was a huge wooden picnic table type. Not only did it not have a tablecloth, but it was so wide that for three people it was not possible to carry on a conversation. I must admit, that after complaining about the table, the waiter made it the best he could, and put us in another Location that was better. I very much appreciated his willingness to make the best of it when they were very few tables available at the time of our reservation, although a party that came in after us were seated in this same porch area at a nice table for four. Besides this, the food was excellent and beautifully presented. The waiter was very attentive.
This place was a tremendous disappointment. The food was just bad. We had elk tenderloin, mole, and carnitas. Everything was too sweet, and pretty much devoid of flavor. We spent $200 for two people and we both ended up walking out feeling a bit queasy. Ambiance was fair, service was fair. But the cuisine-no bueno.
Outstanding meal, one of the best we have had in Santa Fe. Can't wait to come back and further explore the menu!
Was really excited to try this place given the James Beard nomination and that it was recommended by a friend. We were a a bit disappointed with the atmosphere as it felt a little kitschy for a more upscale experience. We enjoyed the vegetable appetizer greatly, but were unfortunately disappointed with the cochinita pibil; the mole tasted more bland than other pibils we've had, including a handful in Mexico, but we appreciated that it was not oversalted. The al pastor branzino was unique on concept and alright on execution.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
My partner and I booked the New Year's experience meal, and the pricing was in comparison of all of the other fine dining restaurants in the area, so we had high expectations. Unfortunately, the moment we walked in, multiple employees walked passes without greeting and it took an extended amount of time to be seated despite our reservation. Upon sitting down, the tables were extremely tight to the point where you had no space which wasn't the most comfortable. They had loud and extremely inappropriate music playing which did not set a great tone. The drinks and appetizer weren't disappointing, but the main course absolutely was. Both of our main courses had at least one item that was undercooked. All in all, I do not feel that the experience was worth the value, and it was pretty apparent that other people that were dining felt the same way.
This place is so good! Very flavorful. Each dish is really its own adventure. And they’re all so good! Everybody in our group of 7 enjoyed every bite. And the staff is very friendly. I can’t wait to go back. My only complaint would be that the venue is a little cramped, but it’s totally worth it to put up with that for a meal this good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing atmosphere and service! Love the beef tongue and lobster! Really appreciate that we got the free meal, which was covered by another party who reserved but couldn’t make it. Such an amazing experience and gift!😻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My mom and I were visiting from AZ and Zacatlán was recommended to us. It did not disappoint! The drinks, food, and service were top notch authentic and great tasting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a fabulous brunch, and the service was excellent. Will definitely return next time we’re in Santa Fe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
we've been in santa fe 4 days and we've eaten here twice. tonight was probably the best meal i've had in the past 10 years. do not miss the robin's egg dessert!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Delicious food and fantastic service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was chagrin for missing Hanal Pixán in Mérida, Mexico in part because I wanted to try varieties of Cochinita Pibil but Zacatlán's take on it had me forgetting all that.
This would be hard to beat anywhere - mainly because of the accompaniment of the Tamal de Olla which is one of the tastiest, most pleasurable single food items I've ever had and that's a behemoth of praise given how well I've pampered myself in my long life with the finest cuisine everywhere! But the pibil itself was a highlight as well given it's tenderness with some pleasing variance in texture and flavor and just enough of a blanket of the darkest mole with seeds to stylishly warm the senses. And whatever those yellow peppers are - an excellent accentuation for the dish, not spicy but perfectly fresh and surprisingly flavorful fireworks to put it over the top. Dressed with sprigs of fresh dill and this is now a meal I must repeat every time I visit Santa Fe which will be often.
I'm torn on whether to offer critique of the warmed corn tortillas served on the side because it's too early for me to understand if this great chef is accidentally brilliant or studied and learned. If the latter then I would say that since there's an obvious attempt at elevated cuisine then the only outcast is the tortillas and I wonder how costly it would be to hand press them fresh like a couple restaurants where I've experienced this impressively successfull refashioning of a staple, normally mass-produced grain. In other words, when you enter the realm of brilliance you receive more scrutiny. Perhaps my intent here is a backhanded compliment?
I had the Bread Pudding Brioche Tamal for dessert, with a port. More thoughtfulness in preparation here, close to the level of the entrée but not so much that I must order it again - I'm more critical of dessert than any other course because I don't always order it - it has to be especially enticing. Still, this is a smidge better than a few fine restaurants' bread pudding and I would order it again if I felt I wouldn't be stuffing myself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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