We always enjoy coming here each summer while we're working for the Bard Music Festival. Pro tip: you can ask to combine margarita flavors for shared pitchers - on our 2025 visit we combined ginger with strawberry, and it was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips \u0026 Salsa, Grilled Fish Tacos Entree, Side of Guacamole
Bob and Patrice Tomaso
Had a great meal last evening at the Tivoli location of Santa Fe. Arrived early upon opening so we were able to have a window seat on a cool and rainy evening. Waitstaff was freindly, attentive and efficient . Generous serving of chips and salsa. Dinner choices were the Surfer Burrito...Baja shrimp sautéed with Spanish onions, spinach, fresh tomatoes & white cheddar cheese and the Fish Tacos with fresh guacamole, lime, cilantro & white cheddar cheese. BOTH were outstanding with a perfectly tasty combination of ingredients. Best white rice we ever tasted ! Nice light salad dressing. Fantastic meal to celebrate the 49th anniversary of our first date on July 31, 1976.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Spiegel
The food - and the margaritas- at Santa Fe are great. Service too. It can get very crowded so early or late is best. Also, can be quite loud. But honestly it’s the best Mexican for many miles around - worth the crowd and noise.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Tejerina
Really great spot, always consistent and very thoughtful wait staff especially considering we often have small kiddos with us. One of our favorites
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim McGuire
Pricey for flat beer. The sunset down the road made up for it.
Cassandra Tilliman
Food was excellent, but they were very busy so service was slow. We sat outside and it was so relaxing. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Robyn Townsend
The food was good, the patio is a nice place to eat, but the service was slow.
John Davillis
The Santa Fe is always consistent with great food, fast service, and a great high energy vibe. The front porch is open and good weather and provides a lovely eating experience with people watching included. If you want a great place with great food without frills or overpricing definitely go to Santa Fe.
Mary Alexander
A Tivoli favorite! Never had a bad dish at Sante Fe. A great place to meet friends or coworkers for a drink or a meal. Outdoor seating available and great atmosphere.
Marguerite Schneider
I’m naming this review “The Tyrant in the Kitchen.”
We have eaten at Sante Fe Tivoli many times over the past 5 years, and enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere. So I was blown away at the very opposite experience last night.
We arrived at 7 for our reservation, and ordered at approximately. 7:10. Despite that we were obviously still enjoying our guacamole and chips, the server brought our entrees to the table at approximately 7:22, looking sheepish. I refused to accept them, saying we were still eating. At approximately 7:27, another server brought them back, and this time I surrendered, directly her to tell the chef that people who have a 7:00 reservation and order an appetizer shouldn’t be served their entrees before 7:30. We were out by 8ish, simply surrendering to the situation.
I also noticed that many of the servers - always young women, nearly all with dark hair - look increasingly uncomfortable pouring out of their required attire norms. Enough said.
So what’s going on here? Something is very wrong. And frankly the food wasn’t up to par. Many the chef is rushing himself as well as the waitstaff and customers. Enough said.
Whoever owns the Sante Fe chainlet, get it together here. This wasn’t a reasonable dining experience. And I did notice more empty tables than is usually the case.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but I need to because we had such a great experience here. The food was delicious and seemed really fresh, and the waitstaff was super kind and accommodating for our party that included toddlers. The chicken enchiladas and Oaxaca tacos were fantastic. Strong margaritas, delicious food with generous portions, and good service? What’s not to love. Will definitely be back.
Jeanne Morris
I have loved Santa Fe Tivoli many years ! Best margaritas food and most importantly, excellent service ! Can’t deal with screaming little kids while trying to enjoy ourselves and so loud rude people in back room so book tables in front of restaurant - you will thank me
David Waltzer
Yummy place for standard Mexican fare with a extra flare. The tacos are really special and yummy. We go there regularly. Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
jon arras
Great food, friendly staff. All the allergies were marked on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa, Grilled Fish Tacos Entree
We always enjoy coming here each summer while we're working for the Bard Music Festival.
Pro tip: you can ask to combine margarita flavors for shared pitchers - on our 2025 visit we combined ginger with strawberry, and it was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips \u0026 Salsa, Grilled Fish Tacos Entree, Side of Guacamole
Had a great meal last evening at the Tivoli location of Santa Fe. Arrived early upon opening so we were able to have a window seat on a cool and rainy evening. Waitstaff was freindly, attentive and efficient . Generous serving of chips and salsa. Dinner choices were the Surfer Burrito...Baja shrimp sautéed with Spanish onions, spinach, fresh tomatoes & white cheddar cheese and the Fish Tacos with fresh guacamole, lime, cilantro & white cheddar cheese. BOTH were outstanding with a perfectly tasty combination of ingredients. Best white rice we ever tasted ! Nice light salad dressing. Fantastic meal to celebrate the 49th anniversary of our first date on July 31, 1976.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food - and the margaritas- at Santa Fe are great. Service too. It can get very crowded so early or late is best. Also, can be quite loud. But honestly it’s the best Mexican for many miles around - worth the crowd and noise.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really great spot, always consistent and very thoughtful wait staff especially considering we often have small kiddos with us. One of our favorites
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pricey for flat beer. The sunset down the road made up for it.
Food was excellent, but they were very busy so service was slow. We sat outside and it was so relaxing. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
The food was good, the patio is a nice place to eat, but the service was slow.
The Santa Fe is always consistent with great food, fast service, and a great high energy vibe. The front porch is open and good weather and provides a lovely eating experience with people watching included. If you want a great place with great food without frills or overpricing definitely go to Santa Fe.
A Tivoli favorite! Never had a bad dish at Sante Fe. A great place to meet friends or coworkers for a drink or a meal. Outdoor seating available and great atmosphere.
I’m naming this review “The Tyrant in the Kitchen.”
We have eaten at Sante Fe Tivoli many times over the past 5 years, and enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere. So I was blown away at the very opposite experience last night.
We arrived at 7 for our reservation, and ordered at approximately. 7:10. Despite that we were obviously still enjoying our guacamole and chips, the server brought our entrees to the table at approximately 7:22, looking sheepish. I refused to accept them, saying we were still eating. At approximately 7:27, another server brought them back, and this time I surrendered, directly her to tell the chef that people who have a 7:00 reservation and order an appetizer shouldn’t be served their entrees before 7:30. We were out by 8ish, simply surrendering to the situation.
I also noticed that many of the servers - always young women, nearly all with dark hair - look increasingly uncomfortable pouring out of their required attire norms. Enough said.
So what’s going on here? Something is very wrong. And frankly the food wasn’t up to par. Many the chef is rushing himself as well as the waitstaff and customers. Enough said.
Whoever owns the Sante Fe chainlet, get it together here. This wasn’t a reasonable dining experience. And I did notice more empty tables than is usually the case.
Restaurantji Recommends
I don’t usually leave reviews, but I need to because we had such a great experience here. The food was delicious and seemed really fresh, and the waitstaff was super kind and accommodating for our party that included toddlers. The chicken enchiladas and Oaxaca tacos were fantastic. Strong margaritas, delicious food with generous portions, and good service? What’s not to love. Will definitely be back.
I have loved Santa Fe Tivoli many years ! Best margaritas food and most importantly, excellent service ! Can’t deal with screaming little kids while trying to enjoy ourselves and so loud rude people in back room so book tables in front of restaurant - you will thank me
Yummy place for standard Mexican fare with a extra flare. The tacos are really special and yummy. We go there regularly. Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food, friendly staff. All the allergies were marked on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa, Grilled Fish Tacos Entree
Steak tacos amazing!
Food: 4
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