Amaya At Santa Fe, The Hacienda

Gracious service despite our late arrival. Excellent food, nice atmosphere, dog-friendly.

I want to start by giving a huge shoutout to Leidy, the server who made everything even better, if that was even possible. The boutique hotel in which the restaurant is located, is a jewel. One of the most beautiful in Santa Fe. They really paid attention to details, and restaurant Amaya is not far behind. Everything, with the exception of one of the two elk medallions on my plate, was exceptional. One of the medallions was a little overcooked and tough, the other one was fantastic. My wife and I both enjoyed the Hacienda Mojito, which is a great deal coming from two Miami long time residents. I strongly recommend the Chimayo Soup. The chile used in the soup is mild and has a surprisingly nutty flavor profile at the end. The queso fresco on top added a salty finish and stringy grand finale. DELICIOUS!!! The sesame crusted Salmon was well executed and came on a bed of risotto, which I thought was phenomenal. We also ordered the Cobb Salad. Props to them, as the salad was super fresh (no wilted vegetables) and the light and fruity dressing complemented it perfectly. My wife only orders Creme Brûlée for dessert, and while I hardly ever even try it, as I find it boring, this one was the exception. It wasn’t too sweet and had a nice creamy consistency expected of custards or natillas. They definitely know their desserts; however, my type of dessert comes in liquid form and it’s called Porto. Their Fonseca Porto 20 years really hit the spot and put an exclamation point on a great meal. I strongly recommend this restaurant.

Local for many many years and just didn’t really know or always forgot about this place. Finally stopped at the bar for happy hour. Did not do the full table sit down type of dinner. We just did casual in bar area. Great prices and selection. Everything was great so no complaints. Good margarita, great beers on happy hour prices. Food was good. We shared happy hour nachos and they were great.

I recently had the pleasure of dining with my girlfriends at Amaya, and we opted for the Teepee Experience. It was nothing short of phenomenal. The ambiance within the teepee was unique and enchanting, providing an intimate and memorable setting for our dinner. We were served by Surya, who was incredibly nice and friendly. She provided us with a fantastic rundown of the menu, helping us make the best choices for our meal. Her attentiveness and warm demeanor added to the overall wonderful experience. For my meal, I started with the tortilla soup, which was flavorful and comforting. The highlight, however, was the lamb chops. They were the best lamb chops I’ve had in a very long time—perfectly cooked, tender, and bursting with flavor. To finish off, I had the crème brûlée, which was a delightful end to an excellent meal. Overall, our dinner at Amaya was exceptional, from the unique Teepee Experience to the outstanding food and service. Surya's excellent service and the delicious dishes made it a night to remember. I highly recommend Amaya for anyone looking for a unique and high-quality dining experience.

I live by Santa fe and am quite spoiled. Short story if you are staying in the hotel and don't want to go anywhere then it is OK. Otherwise, go somewhere else. Details: Drinks 5 stars. Margaritas were very proper without syrupy stuff and perfect amount of good quality alcohol. Appetizers 4 stars. Tried soups. Gazpacho was good, tortilla soup was fine. Main course 3 stars. There is better Mexican food elsewhere. The rest was also just OK. Not a keeper for us.