Plaza Cafe Downtown
Santa Fe, NM • ★ 4.5 (3404 Google reviews)
The Story
This retro spot provides a fantastic, welcoming diner ambiance with both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu shines with classic diner fare alongside flavorful Southwestern comfort food. Consider the blue corn pancakes, a stuffed sopapilla, or steak fajitas for a memorable meal.
From the Counter
Recent Google reviews
Sherri Goluba
★ 5 • 2 months ago
Our 1st time visiting Santa Fe and ate at the Plaza. One of the best restaurants we visited. Food and service were amazing! If we ever make it back - will definitely be eating here again. Spicy salmon salad, blue corn pancakes (tasty and unique), French toast and Mexican chicken salad were excellent. They offer inside and outdoor seating. Wish we could of sat at the cute outdoor patio but it was a bit too warm for us.
Vijay Thakkar
★ 5 • 2 months ago
We stopped by the historic Plaza Café Downtown for a late lunch, and it easily became one of the absolute highlights of our trip. Everything from the customer service and ambiance to the food quality and quantity was a flawless 10/10. The restaurant has a fantastic, welcoming diner atmosphere right off the plaza that perfectly captures the charm of Santa Fe. Our server, Jose Luis P., provided exceptional, attentive service that made us feel right at home from the moment we sat down. The food was outstandingly fresh, flavorful, and served in incredibly generous portions: The Impossible Burger: Absolutely packed with flavor and customized to perfection with cheddar, grilled onions, jalapeños, and a fantastic kick of local green chile. Blue Corn Enchiladas: A phenomenal, authentic New Mexico dish made even better by adding the plant-based Impossible meat option. The flavors were spot on. Drinks & Dessert: The house margarita was refreshing and perfectly mixed, and the lemonade and chai latte were great additions to the meal. We topped it all off with the Quatro Leches cupcake, which was decadent, moist, and the perfect sweet finish to our lunch. Finding a spot that delivers equally on high-quality ingredients, great portions, a beautiful ambiance, and stellar hospitality can be rare, but Plaza Café hits it out of the park. It is worth every penny and is a must-visit spot when you are in town!
Nancy Wells
★ 4 • a month ago
The service was helpful and restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating which is great. This place has great vibes. I had the stuffed sopapilla without sauce because I couldn’t handle the red sauce. The blue corn enchiladas were savory and chicken burrito was delicious. Great place just expect a wait to get a table.
Sean Thapa
★ 5 • 4 months ago
This place is usually busy, and honestly, it makes sense because the food and taste are really good. I tried the steak fajitas along with the chips and guac, and I was genuinely impressed by both. The steak was flavorful, and the chips and guac were fresh and delicious. I stopped by during a road trip for dinner, and it was absolutely worth it. It felt like the perfect meal after a long drive. The portion sizes are also really big, which makes the experience even better. Definitely worth visiting if you’re passing through.
