El FarolGreat experience!The food is fantastic and the dinner show is a must see
while in Santa Fe!6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat TapasMy Wife and I were not really familiar with Spanish cooking or Tapas. We shared the 6 plate Tapas dinner and enjoyed every course. The Mango Chipotle Shrimp and the Pear Salad were both excellent. Shrimp and Mussels in the potato and saffron broth was very good also. Our server suggested excellent wines to pair with the offerings6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMTapa RestaurantWe ordered a variety of Tapas and each one was outstanding! Bossa Nova music in the bar with dessert made the evening special.5/23/2013 12:00:00 AMdinner followed by musicThe dinner plus the music in the bar afterwards made for a very enjoyable evening. El Farol is primarily a tapas restaurant. My wife and I are not tapas people, so the paella for two and parillada mixta for two have both worked very well for us. The bar has terrific atmosphere, ad the wine list has ample choices. In fact it was at El Farol years ago that we learned albarino is a perfect complement to paella. We have dined there many times over the years, and will continue in future.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved it!We tried the small bites tasting items in the bar area. The food was delicious and the staff was wonderful. Thanks, EL FAROL!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMTapas & Service... Over the Top!This is a place my mother used to bring us to when we were kids growing up in Santa Fe.... we loved the food and authentic Flamenco music. Coming back was such a treat! The tapas were creative, good sized and delicious. The music on this night was Blues / Rock, so I was a little disappointed not to have my beloved Flamenco, but it was still really great music & a festive atmosphere. I will continue to return to El Farol each time I visit Santa Fe. Love it!!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMTop of my List for EntertainmentThis was my first visit and I was truly satisfied. The service couldn't have been better, the music was wonderful and the food was great. It turned out to be a very romantic evening.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMMelodi our waitress and theMelodi our waitress and the food were great. I wish I could have tried more tapas but got full to quickly.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMHad the 6 tapa special andHad the 6 tapa special and were delighted. Our friends also enjoyed their entrees. The only down-side to El Farol is that somehow they can't brew a decent cup of espresso.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMThe tapas were great, butThe tapas were great, but the paella was much better when we last ate here 5-6 years ago. Also the ambience was better before with the lights dimmed. Overall an enjoyable dinner though.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMTapas style menu along withTapas style menu along with other main entrees. Very knowledgeable staff making good recommendations for tapas choices. Good food, not great but good, along with an appropriate wine menu. Full bar and wild and loud bar scene.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMA favorite for us--we loveA favorite for us--we love the food, the ambiance and the service. If you aren't in the mood for tapas, there are excellent entrees to choose from but we usually go for the small plates as you get to try more dishes.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMFab FarollWe so enjoyed our dining experience at El Farols. Our friendly waitress guided us through our tasty tapas selection. While enjoying our flourless chocolate we were accompanied by a wonderful singer and violinist. We enjoyed our experience so much that we went back for lunch the next day. Lunch was luscious too.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMWhile I am a regular visitorWhile I am a regular visitor to Santa Fe, this was my first trip to El Farol. Met a bud from school there for a quick getaway and some relaxation. We went on Tuesday night which is the night for the blues jam session. We weren't disappointed. We had the tapas for 2 and it was more than enough for us. Accompanied by some recommended wines, we had perfect pairings. The entertainment was better than expected and we stayed until the place closed down. I don't think that I saw one person that wasn't smiling all night including the waitstaff. It was a great way to start out our stay in Santa Fe and I'll definitely be back again the next time that I'm in town.3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMA combination of outstandingA combination of outstanding food (especially the paella!) with great live music.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a great meal at ElWe had a great meal at El Farol! We called to change our reservation time and they were very friendly. We ordered the tapas for 2 and had so much fun trying new foods. The service was great and the atmosphere was very cozy on a cold night. Easy and cheap parking right across the street.2/27/2013 12:00:00 AMIt's what Santa Fe is reallyIt's what Santa Fe is really all about, good food, fun and great music.12/31/2012 12:00:00 AM