El Rincón Café

4.5

1183 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

We are a New Mexico COVID-19 certified business.

El Rincon Cafe is a fine dining establishment based around a relaxed New Mexican atmosphere. All of our produce is sourced from the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market when available. Our poultry, meat, and fish is sourced from free roaming, grass fed, or wild caught farms. Our menu is traditional farm to table Northern New Mexican cuisine.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French American, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Sun 5:30 am–7:30 am
Phone number
(505) 930-5363
Website
https://instagram.com/estevansantafe?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Bairon Delgadillo / Jonathan Lemus
Catering
We do not cater.

Location
125 Washington Ave, Hotel Chimayo, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Neighborhood
Santa Fe
Parking details
Parking can be found in limited spaces below the Hotel de Chimayo as well as on the street immediately surrounding the building. Additional parking is available on all streets downtown as well as across the street at 150 Washington and 125 Lincoln plaza for a small fee
Public transit
The Downtown transit center in conveniently located two blocks away at the intersection of West Marcy St and Sheridan Ave. Taxi service for 1$ available for intoxicated persons at 438-0000
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Chile Relleno$18.00
Anaheim Green Chile filled with mushroom duxelle and served with a garlic pinto-bean demi-glace
Carne Adobada Ravioli$19.00
Ravioli filled with chimayo Red Chile marinated pork and served with a garlic red chile cream sauce
Pastel de Guacamole$17.00
Avocado mousse layered with corn and tomato. Served with house made corn chips
Calamari$17.00
Hawaiian calamari steak, thinly sliced, breaded with panko and flash-fried. Served in a lemon parsley butter
Tamalito$15.00
One house-made pork tamale served with Chimayo red chile
Sopaipilla$16.00
A sopaipilla filled with wild rice, pinto beans, and chicos. Served with Chimayo Red Chile
Duck Trap Smoked Salmon*$20.00
Thinly sliced smoked salmon accompanied with capers, sour cream, red onion, sliced lemon, and toast points

Salads

Estevan's Salad$17.00
Seasonal greens sourced from the Farmers Market and tossed in a vinaigrette dressing
Red Cabbage Salad$17.00
Sliced cabbage sauteed with smoked bacon and Roquefort blue cheese vinaigrette
Romaine Salad$18.00
Romaine lettuce served with our ceaser dressing and a Farmers Market poached egg
Tomato Salad$18.00
Farmers Market heirloom tomatoes, basil, onions, and goat cheese tossed in a vinaigrette

Stews

Shepherd's Lamb Shank Stew$37.00
Organic lamb shank and cubes of lamb with Farmers Market carrots, potatoes, and onions
Pork Hock Posole$33.00
Stewed hominy in a broth with pork hock and a hint of Chimayo Red Chile

Entrées

Estevan's Enchilada*$26.00
Two corn tortillas filled with cheese and your choice of Chimayo Red or Green Chile, served with calabacitas, pinto beans, onions, and chicos grown from local farms
Poblano Chile$30.00
Filled with Asadero cheese and onions. Served with wild rice, calabacitas, and a tomato sauce
Rainbow Trout$37.00
Trout dipped in a mild organic corn meal, pan-fried with lemon, garlic, butter, and parsley. Served with sauteed spinach and potatoes
Red Bird Chicken Paillard*$37.00
Chicken breast pounded thin and breaded with panko with a white wine garlic sauce. Served with Farmers Market vegetables and wild rice
Quail*$44.00
Two grilled quail in a Red Chile Juniper demi-glace. Served with sauteed fingerling potatoes and Farmers Market Vegetables
Organic Shepherd's Lamb Rib Chops*$48.00
Locally sourced from Chama and grilled with a peppercorn demi-glace. Served with sauteed spinach and fingerling potatoes
Black Angus Ribeye Steak*$48.00
Aged ribeye from the Niman Ranch, Grilled and served with a Red Chile demi-glace seasonal vegetables, and sauteed potatoes
Bolognese Pasta$38.00
Slow-cooked and prepared from pork shoulder, pancetta, and tomatoes. Served with tagliatelle pasta
Iberico Bellota Loin Chop*$50.00
Free roaming pigs indigenous to the Iberian peninsula's ancient native forests brimming with acorns. Grilled and accompanied by a Red Chile demi-glace with Farmer's Market seasonal vegetables and potatoes

What 1,183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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El Rincón Café offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food, service, wine, and ambiance." Guests rave about the locally-sourced dishes, featuring farm-fresh ingredients, and the charming outdoor terrace. While some note noise or seating discomfort, the attentive service and flavorful menu make it "a great experience" worth trying.

1,183 Reviews

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Jimmy
New Mexico
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The owner and his daughter were kinda fighting the whole time, we couldn’t help but listen.
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Joop
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinner (inside Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe) in a nice, quiet and calm spot. I liked that the ingredients were fresh and farm to table style. Try out their specials and goat milk flan!
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Sarah
Dallas
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El Rincón Café (previously Estevans) might have a new name but retains the authentic charm and flavors we know and love. The calamari is the best we've ever had. Also, don't miss out on the Carne Adobada Ravioli. The Shepherd's Lamb Shank Stew is not only great for this cold weather but the flavors are unmatched. So decadent and the lamb was cooked beautifully. Don't skip dessert. The flan and almond cake were absolute perfection. Our server Zach and the support staff were top notch. He was very knowledgable, accommodating and attentive. If you are looking for a bona-fide and elevated new Mexican culinary experience with above and beyond service, El Rincón Café is a no-brainer.
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Martin
Houston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Holy wow, was this place ever good! We will be talking about the lamb stew, pastel de guacamole and rainbow trout for a loonnggg time! It deserves all the accolades it can get. We’ll be back.
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Stephen
Tallahassee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Samuel took great care of us, the turnip soup special was fantastic, wonderful ambience and food.
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Ryan
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful experience. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was fantastic and the combinations/presentations were unique. We had a wonderful experience.
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John
New Mexico
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The appetizers were excellent (salad and potato+leek soup). The entrees were average in quality (the fish special, a very small portion). The dessert (lava cake) was excellent. The atmosphere is wonderful; the service high-quality. The prices are extreme - really just gouging so based on the quality of the food and prices, I don't recommend this restaurant.
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Cathy
New Mexico
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant used to be Estevan, but he passed away this year, and the new name is El Rincon. Due to the name change, they don't have a liquor license yet. We could get a drink downstairs but couldn't bring it to our table, but we were okay with that. I ordered the Chile Relleno, Estevan's salad, and the lamb rib chops. My husband ordered Estevan's Enchilada, which he rated 7 out of 10. The Relleno wasn't breaded; it was cold, and the stuffing was bland. After a few bites, I pushed it aside. The server came by and said snidely, "So you didn't like the Relleno." I said that was correct and asked if he would like to discuss it, but he said he wasn't interested in hearing my thoughts. He already overheard me say it was cold and bland. I told him I wanted their establishment to succeed and that the chef would probably appreciate my feedback. It's possible that my message made it to the chef. The lamb rib chops were cooked around the edges, as I asked for them to be rare, but they were quite rare. I enjoyed them, but I would ask for them to be cooked a bit longer next time. The flavors were unremarkable. Without alcohol, we expected our check to be smaller, but it wasn't a cheap date. The server took the Relleno off the bill, but we still spent more money on this meal than it was worth.
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Michael
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
no alcohol kinda sucks but awesome food and great location
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Susan
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a delightful dinner on our last night in Santa Fe. The food was excellent. The restaurant recently underwent a name change and is awaiting its new liquor license but we didn’t miss wine with the meal. The servers were very attentive. Will definitely return next time we are in town.
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FAQs

El Rincón Café offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 930-5363.

El Rincón Café is rated 4.5 stars by 1183 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

125 Washington Ave, Hotel Chimayo, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Additional information

Neighborhood
Santa Fe
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Sun 5:30 am–7:30 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking can be found in limited spaces below the Hotel de Chimayo as well as on the street immediately surrounding the building. Additional parking is available on all streets downtown as well as across the street at 150 Washington and 125 Lincoln plaza for a small fee
Public transit
The Downtown transit center in conveniently locatedtwo blocks away at the intersection of West Marcy St and SheridanAve. Taxi service for 1$ available for intoxicated persons at 438-0000
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bairon Delgadillo / Jonathan Lemus
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://instagram.com/estevansantafe?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=
Phone number
(505) 930-5363
Catering
We do not cater.

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El Rincón Café

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Appetizers

Chile Relleno$18.00

Carne Adobada Ravioli$19.00

Pastel de Guacamole$17.00

Calamari$17.00

Tamalito$15.00

Sopaipilla$16.00

Duck Trap Smoked Salmon*$20.00

Salads

Estevan's Salad$17.00

Red Cabbage Salad$17.00

Romaine Salad$18.00

Tomato Salad$18.00

Stews

Shepherd's Lamb Shank Stew$37.00

Pork Hock Posole$33.00

Entrées

Estevan's Enchilada*$26.00

Poblano Chile$30.00

Rainbow Trout$37.00

Red Bird Chicken Paillard*$37.00

Quail*$44.00

Organic Shepherd's Lamb Rib Chops*$48.00

Black Angus Ribeye Steak*$48.00

Bolognese Pasta$38.00

Iberico Bellota Loin Chop*$50.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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