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French style northern New Mexican farm to table. - El Rincón Café, Santa Fe, NM

El Rincón Café

4.3 (1211)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
125 Washington Ave, Hotel Chimayo, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
We are a New Mexico COVID-19 certified business.

El Rincon Cafe is a fine dining establishment based around a relaxed New Mexican atmosphere. All of our produce is sourced from the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market when available. Our poultry, meat, and fish is sourced from free roaming, grass fed, or wild caught farms. Our menu is traditional farm to table Northern New Mexican cuisine.
We are now serving traditional wines over a broad spectrum primarily focusing on Spanish and French. As well we do unique wine based cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Sun 5:30 am–7:30 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bairon Delgadillo / Jonathan Lemus
  • Catering
    We do not cater.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Parking details
    Parking can be found in limited spaces below the Hotel de Chimayo as<br />well as on the street immediately surrounding the building. Additional<br />parking is available on all streets downtown as well as across the<br />street at 150 Washington and 125 Lincoln plaza for a small fee
  • Public transit
    The Downtown transit center in conveniently locatedtwo blocks away at the intersection of West Marcy St and SheridanAve. Taxi service for 1$ available for intoxicated persons at 438-­0000
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,211 people are saying

El Rincón Café reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Rincón Café in Santa Fe delights with its "fabulous experience" and "incredible food, service and ambience." Known for "amazing and creative dishes," this cozy spot offers "top-notch" meals featuring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Though currently lacking a liquor license, the "wonderful staff" ensures memorable dining experiences. Reservations recommended.

1,211 Reviews
  1. Karin

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We chose this restaurant because we were looking for a menu that wasn’t the usual Southwestern fare. El Ricon didn’t disappoint; the rainbow trout and rack of lamb had just the right amount of spice and were well prepared. The almond torte for dessert was equally delicious. Would definitely eat there again!

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  2. Jim

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience. Incredible food, service and ambience.

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  3. Sharron

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the restaurant week menu - everything was excellent

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  4. Shirley

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a top notch restaurant with amazing and creative dishes that are farm to table.. The food is fresh and with flavors awaken the senses with the aroma of the dish before tasting. The taste of the well blended flavors are amazing and well presented. The service is outstanding and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. This restaurant is on the top of my list.

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  5. marcia

    Central Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our Restaurant Week experience very much. Food was delicious! Service could be improved.

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  6. Saundra VIP

    New Mexico5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, good food, I would go back to enjoy appetizers and a glass of wine.

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  7. JorgeA

    Denver2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointing to be honest. For the price the food was bland and had minimal flavor. The Chile relleno didnt even have cheese… eat the Hawt Pizza Co downstairs instead. Cheaper and way better

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  8. George S

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner with my wife. We will definitely return.

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  9. Paul

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Cozy atmosphere. We have been there several times and never had a bad experience.

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  10. Nevart VIP

    Greater Boston68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in Santa Fe for an overnight during a drive across campus and were fortunate to find El Rincon Cafe rather spontaneously so made a reservation. We learned right before our reservation that Chef had passed and became immediately concerned the food wouldn't be as excellent as the rave reviews stated. We decided to go anyway and were truly impressed. The staff is determined to carry on Chef Estevan's legacy and excellence and it showed. I tried their classics Chile Relleno and the Carne Adobada Ravioli which were absolutely delicious and looked just like all the photos I saw. The sauces were exquisite and the staff driven and dedicated. My dinner date had the steak which he couldn't stop raving about, again an exquisite sauce. We met Zach who had been with the restaurant for ten years. They are transitioning to a new era for the restaurant but all is still well and super tasty!

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FAQs

El Rincón Café offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 930-5363.

El Rincón Café is rated 4.3 stars by 1211 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. Santa Fe / Mountains
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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for El Rincón Café

125 Washington Ave, Hotel Chimayo, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Sun 5:30 am–7:30 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking can be found in limited spaces below the Hotel de Chimayo as<br />well as on the street immediately surrounding the building. Additional<br />parking is available on all streets downtown as well as across the<br />street at 150 Washington and 125 Lincoln plaza for a small fee
  • Public transit
    The Downtown transit center in conveniently locatedtwo blocks away at the intersection of West Marcy St and SheridanAve. Taxi service for 1$ available for intoxicated persons at 438-­0000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bairon Delgadillo / Jonathan Lemus
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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