3.5 stars rounded up. We were so excited to eat at The Pink Adobe during a quick stay on a longer trip. I loved so much about our experience, but I have an itch about my meal that won't stop bothering me. In short, I ordered a chile relleno that... was stuffed with vegetables instead of cheese. Chile relleno is supposed to be stuffed with cheese! I was so disappointed. And I double checked the menu-- it does not specify no cheese. If I recall correctly, it says something like "three amigas," which I wrongly assumed was cheese. Anyway, the service was wonderful and our waitress was really attentive. The ambiance was on point, but just a teeny bit crowded. I just cannot shake the disappointment about the lack of cheese in my relleno.
Absolutely amazing experience. Spent a lot of time in Santa Fe and finally went to The Pink Adobe last night. Service was outstanding, ambience was quintessential Southwest. The food was excellent (pork chop and chili releño) and the wine was delicious! Highly recommend to anyone who wants a true Santa Fe experience!
Absolutely forgot to take food pictures because it was too yummy to not dive in! The drinks were also amazing, very well balanced and we love some Dos Hombres mezcal. The service was amazing and super quick. Always on top of our water and food. I ordered the lamb shank and it was so tender that it was falling off the bone. I can't have dairy and they accommodated my needs so well! The spot is a super cute small place with lush lighting. Will definitely be back to try more yummies!
Enchiladas were delicious, French chicken was great- more fried than baked. The braised lamb was sub-par. All desserts were excellent! Service was great.
Excellent food, service and ambience. We've been traveling to Santa Fe for more than 30 years and somehow never dined at The Pink Adobe. This is now on our short list.
Absolutely loved our dinner here. We made reservations for New Year's Day and our meal was excellent. We even scored a table next to the fireplace...always my favorite. The staff was attentive, even tough they were probably exhausted from the holiday crowd. Reservations are a must here, and it's worth the wait. My partner had the Poulet Morango and I had the Madre Corn Bisque [chile, mezcal crema, basil pesto, popcorn] and Pink Adobe salad [garden salad]. The entire meal was delicious. The corn bisque was a great melding of flavors, creamy and just warm enough. I will definitely order this again! We wrapped up dinner with the delicious apple pie. When leaving, we were surprised to see a man take out his phone, turn the flashlight on, pull a chair away from the wall and begin scanning the floor. When we asked him why, he explained that the place is cleaned well every evening, but by morning there is dirt and fresh footprints on thw floor, particularly by this one table. Several ghost stories followed and a appreciation for the history of the place. I can't wait to return! I hope it's chilly out and that we get to sit by the fireplace again. And I also hope there are more ghost stories to go with thw terrific meals served here. 5 stars on all levels.
Been awhile since our last visit to The Pink Adobe Still a charming restaurant, well staffed and ready to tempt your senses. But not until 5pm....doors are locked until then. Menu has changed somewhat, still serving enchiladas, rellenos and carne asada but with a different Santa Fe/New Mexican flare...leaning more Mexico with Mole...kinda Everything was delicious. Plato Mexicano was terrific from start to finish Grilled Salmon And stuffed Relleno with Calabacitas were both great All were a "take" on Mexican food, definitely not expected Crab cake...yep delicious Pinion cornbread delivered warm with butter...loved it Pink Adobe is doing it right yet very different than the usual Santa Fe fare....all enjoyed Hours: 5-9. Parking: do your best Definitely cozy dining at its best with multiple kiva fireplaces going during winter months Doesn't get much better than this.
This was a nice place. This restaurant is owned by The Inn of the Five Graces. I think that explains a little bit about the pricing. I agree it is expensive. That's why I didn't give it a 5 star review because I'm not sure it's worth the price but the food is good and we had good service. I got the Enchilada Bar ($22) and my wife got the Grilled Salmon ($38). We also got the Chips and Salsa with Queso ($20). I was disappointed with the portion size for what we paid. Way too much for what you get. I would not recommend getting it. Save the $20. Lastly I got a Habenerita ($16). It's a margarita with Habanero. They might say it's not too spicy but it's pretty spicy. If you're not good with spice, better to choose a different one. I think if I had it to do over again, I'd save the $36 and not get the drink and chips. Food wise I really liked my enchiladas. Probably the best value on the menu. My wife liked her salmon as well. It was just a little pricey. Service wise we were served by one of the bartenders and he was very nice so we had no problems there. Parking wise, it's downtown Santa Fe so it's always gonna be a bit of a challenge but you already know that if you're in that area.
The Pink Adobe bar room is called The Dragon Room and has been recently remodeled. I don't know what the room was like before the remodel. Currently, the room surrounds guests with a warm, southwest atmosphere that is charming. The manager, Raymond, pointed out that the same paintings and decor items that have been in The Red Dragon since the beginning are still on display. The bar has about eight comfy stools and about 12 low-top tables. We came for the "social hour" from 5 to 7 pm, offering a 15% discount and $2 off beer. The cocktail menu even offers 4 zero alcohol cocktail options. I enjoyed the one with prickly pear. It was tasty and refreshing. My visit was on a Saturday and a guitarist added to the ambiance with not-too-loud entertainment. The Pink Adobe bar room is called The Dragon Room and has been recently remodeled. I don't know what the room was like before the remodel. Currently, the room surrounds guests with a warm, southwest atmosphere that is charming. The manager, Raymond, pointed out that the same paintings and decor items that have been in The Red Dragon since the beginning are still on display. The bar has about eight comfy stools and about 12 low-top tables. We came for the "social hour" from 5 to 7 pm, offering a 15% discount and $2 off beer. The cocktail menu even offers 4 zero alcohol cocktail options. I enjoyed the one with prickly pear. It was tasty and refreshing. My visit was on a Saturday and a guitarist added to the ambiance with not-too-loud entertainment. The Pink Adobe bar room is called The Dragon Room and has been recently remodeled. I don't know what the room was like before the remodel. Currently, the room surrounds guests with a warm, southwest atmosphere that is charming. The manager, Raymond, pointed out that the same paintings and decor items that have been in The Red Dragon since the beginning are still on display. The bar has about eight comfy stools and about 12 low-top tables. We came for the "social hour" from 5 to 7 pm, offering a 15% discount and $2 off beer. The cocktail menu even offers 4 zero alcohol cocktail options. I enjoyed the one with prickly pear. It was tasty and refreshing. My visit was on a Saturday and a guitarist added to the ambiance with not-too-loud entertainment. The Pink Adobe bar room is called The Dragon Room and has been recently remodeled. I don't know what the room was like before the remodel. Currently, the room surrounds guests with a warm, southwest atmosphere that is charming. The manager, Raymond, pointed out that the same paintings and decor items that have been in The Red Dragon since the beginning are still on display. The bar has about eight comfy stools and about 12 low-top tables. We came for the "social hour" from 5 to 7 pm, offering a 15% discount and $2 off beer. The cocktail menu even offers 4 zero alcohol cocktail options. I enjoyed the one with prickly pear. It was tasty and refreshing. My visit was on a Saturday and a guitarist added to the ambiance with not-too-loud entertainment. The small menu has delicious options. Our bowl of shishito peppers was big. Certainly sharable. They were cooked perfectly with two sauces. Not a hot one in the many I ate. The Caesar dressing has a light flavor of white anchovies, dressed perfectly with a slightly charred romaine rib that was a flavorful addition to the chopped lettuce. The double burger my sweetie ordered came deconstructed in a brioche bun. Medium doneness is the way to go for this burger. He said it was delish. After reading about the iconic apple pie on the dining room menu we had to try it. Arriving on a bubbling hot skillet the pie is topped with a Big scoop of vanilla ice cream. The combination of flavors, apple, raisins, nuts, rum are a party in your mouth. Defiantly worth saving room for. The wait staff in the Dragon Room are efficient and attentive even to a busy dining room.