Palacio Restaurant, tucked away in the vibrant heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a gem for those craving authentic Mexican cuisine. Despite its unassuming exterior, the restaurant boasts a charming ambiance with its colorful walls and décor. The outdoor seating area, featuring coyote fencing and shade trees, provides a lovely setting for dining al fresco. Whether you are stopping by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Palacio Restaurant delivers a delightful array of dishes. The renowned smothered burritos and delectable fish tacos are crowd favorites, but the chef/owner, Damien, highly recommends the chicken enchiladas as a standout choice. Do not miss the homemade flan for a sweet and satisfying finish to your meal. Each dish, from the chips and salsa to the entrees, is crafted with fresh, flavorful ingredients, reflecting the restaurant's dedication to both quality and authenticity.

I measure the quality of a new restaurant by asking for their huevos rancheros regardless of what time of day it is. This place has stellar huevos rancheros! Here are two good tips, first of all, order it with the red sauce because it's a little bit hotter and it tastes wonderful. The second is ask to sit in the back patio. It's a beautiful little spot with coyote fencing and shade trees. I'll go back!

Fantastic food, great service!!! Nice atmosphere polite staff we'd go again next time we're in Santa Fe

Fantastic place to have breakfast lunch and dinner. It's often overlooked despite being a block from the Plaza. Always frequented by locals, always a good sign. The mothered breakfast burrito was amazing. The red chile sauce has a great kick. Portions are large, service is friendly and attentive and plenty of seating inside or outside with hand painted tables and local New Mexico fare.

Totally, and absolutely, underrated. The place is pretty humble looking, a cute atmosphere with colorful walls and decor. In the sunshine, it probably looks twice as good. However, my family and I were staying during a storm. The food made up for the lack of atmosphere. I got the fish tacos and a flan for desert! I was not disappointed whatsoever with my meal. The fish and pineapple pico were plenty, and the flan was delicious and definitely homemade. This place has a super cute homemade charm that someone may look for when visiting but wanting to get away from the plaza. 10/10!

Stopped in on a super busy Sunday afternoon for a quick lunch when everybody and their brother was in town. Had to wait a bit. You could tell that it was an all-hands-on-deck kind of day for the staff. Everyone was doing double-duty and the kitchen was in high gear. Even the bartender was serving tables. Yes we had to wait for the table, drinks, and initial attention. And yes there was one small mistake. But for me it's not the setbacks, it's the recovery. The meal was amazing (Chile Relleno w/ green salsa and special order tuna sandwich). Service was on-point. The folks were genuine and a true pleasure to interact with. And, the "Best Margaritas" claim is a fact. Hands down, absolutely supreme. Strongly recommended.

Okay. When we came in, there was one other table used and that was just about 12pm. Within 30 minutes all tables were full. The music is perfect, the atmosphere is cute and works without being over stimulated. The noise of all the tables... you would think you couldn't hold a conversation because of how busy they were but it was surprisingly quiet. Now the food... i got the ham and cheese on toasted sourdough bread.This wasn't anything to have again. The fries though were good. My husband got the Cuban Ruben.. He liked every bite.

Very tasty food! Pretty decor! Excellent caring service and staff! Delicious huge chocolate chip cookies! Easy parking.

Delicious!! Our favorite place to take friends who are visiting Santa Fe for the first time! The place seems small on the outside but there is a hidden outdoor area. Service is friendly and helpful. I usually get their enchiladas (which they are known for!) Christmas style of course ;) (red & green Chile). And sometimes get their Aqua Fresca, their hibiscus is my personal favorite!