In a city awash with mediocre Tex Mex restaurants, The Santa Fe has always stood alone with reasonably authentic New Mexican cuisine. For the unititated, New Mexican cuisine means hot, hot, hot! Hot means hatch or habanero chilies in abundance. Sadly, the Santa Fe now uses chilies much milder and their salsa is as bland as what you would get in a Tex Mex chain. Their decision to back off on the heat impacts every dish they make. My family has enjoyed the The Santa Fe for many years, but I doubt we will return any time soon. Instead, we will enjoy true New Mexican fare in the Southwest.
Pros: Nice atmosphere
Cons: Tame chilies
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