El Nido

Yesterday, we dined at El Nido. The service was truly excellent, and the drinks were well-crafted. We especially enjoyed a fig and pine nut pizza, which was absolutely delicious. For dessert, we had a delightful treat—and since we were celebrating a birthday, they kindly brought out a bit of bubbly to mark the occasion. Unfortunately, there were a few items from the menu that were unavailable, which was a slight disappointment. Nonetheless, it was overall a lovely experience.

Oh my goodness they had the best rainbow trout ever my husband loved the chicken schnitzel and my friend. Loved the hamburger. Definitely recommend this restaurant ! So so so good

El Nido deserves 5 stars! (IGNORE THE 4.4!) We had an AMAZING dinner from cocktails to appetizers to entrees, shareables and dessert - we thoroughly enjoyed it all! We had a reservation for four, were seated promptly and had excellent servers. Our table shared the Burrata and Artichoke appetizers. Both very good. The Butternut Squash Soup was delicious! For entrees we had the Sirloin special, Filet Mignon, Lobster Pasta and Limoncello Chicken. Everyone loved their meals and happily shared the Sautéed Spinach, Cowboy Mac and Cheese and extra side of Asparagus. We regretted not asking for more beets that came with the filet because they were that good. There were no leftovers! For dessert we all split the Honey Lavender Crème Brûlée. If you love lavender, you’ll really enjoy the flavor. Highly recommend this restaurant. It was fantastic!

What an absolute DISAPPOINTMENT. I reserved a table for two, for a birthday. The good: the front house noticed my special request and left the note I asked for on the table, much appreciated. The dark beer on tap was great. The bad: literally everything else. Waiter never acknowledged the birthday, or asked if we were celebrating anything. The vibes inside are a dusty diner feel with 80's alternative music? Um what , lol... And in a restaurant asking about 30-40$ an entree every one whete jeans?? Okay? food is GROSSLY OVER PRICED for the quality. Burger bun was stale, and the "wagyu" burger I order tasted unseasoned. I could've gotten a better burger at a fast food joint. The $5 truffle fries were pre frozen with a small amount of cheese and no truffle oil (again, lol). My girlfriends chicken schnitzel was grossly over cooked and dry, and broccoli Rabe was made for the trash. We only ate what we could because we drove nearly an hour from Cerrillos. Again, for her birthday, nothing special? I've been a general Manger at restaurants and there was always a birthday incentive and surprise. When we were brought the check we were not asked how everything was (plates full of uneaten food). It was HORRIBLE. Also, with the special request made, and reservations with a nearly e.pty restaurant, we were sat by the dish station.. Will not be going back. Absolute waste of $132 for food that would be better from a fast food joint. Extreme let down

In the area for business and just happened to find this place to eat. It was a great spot for some really good food. Had a table for 5 of us. Ended up having the filet, which was excellent. Nicely cooked to a medium rare, very tender. The sauce on the plate was the best! For dessert I had the tiramisu which was very good way to end the meal. Light, very flavorful and exactly like a tiramisu should be.

This Santa Fe institution has been one of our local go-tos for well over 20 years. We loved it before its hiatus several years ago and we love it even more in its reincarnation. The main dining room has always been inviting and cozy, especially in the winter with a fire burning, but we prefer one of the bar booths or the long bar itself. But in nice weather we usually enjoy the spacious back portal (that’s Santa Fe speak for covered patio), which, yes, has heaters for cool nights. The open kitchen has a wood burning grill that I would love to have at home, so the air smelled wonderfully of woodsmoke and grilling food as we cruised past the bar to the a 4-top on the portal. The food (which leans toward Italian) and service are always excellent. I especially like the Cacio e Pepe and dishes from the wood-fired grill, which you can find on the Embers & Ash part of the menu. (Suggestion: add a wood-fired steak to the menu, maybe rotating cuts, in addition to the tenderloin, as a nightly special). We like to take out-of-town visitors here so they get a taste of Santa Fe away from downtown. We’ll be back soon.

Great experience here. Food was stellar and service was top notch. Our server, Miguel, was attentive, kind, and knowledgeable. To be honest I thought the whole "open flame fire-grilled" concept was a bit of a gimmick, but to be honest, it showed in the food, and was a huge addition to the wonderful flavor profiles. The artichokes were a must. The cocktails were also great. The ribeye was one of the best I’ve ever had. Perfect fat rendering, and the char on the meat was absolutely superb. My only note is that the Caesar Salad was a bit bland, could use more seasoning in the dressing, and perhaps would recommend a dash of black pepper upon serving. Big recommend.