Cafe Pasqual's

As a lifelong vegetarian I was disappointed. The one interesting vegetarian dinner option was not very good. A squash casserole that was unevenly cooked and had a strange balance of acid and salt. Vegetarian dishes at most Santa Fe restaurants are delicious. So this was a surprise. And I love their breakfast every time I go here. The atmosphere is first rate. The service is good.

This was the first visit here, and definitely not our last. We went on a Friday night, around 6:30. The place was full but not packed. We got seated (2) right away after being greeted by the warmest host I’ve had in a while. The server came by quickly with water in a carafe, filled our cups, and let us know about the specials.
We ended up getting one of the specials, some bao bun tacos with some of the best braised pork I’ve ever had. The appetizer came with three tacos, the the pork was a melt in your mouth flavor bomb, and it was mentioned to us that the pork had been prepared that week, and was a new item on the menu for the night.
We got an Old Fashioned that didn’t leave you questioning whether there was enough alcohol in it, and constant attention to our water cups and used dishes was stellar.
The staff was courteous, the restaurant was dim but vibrant, and by the time we left there was a line of people waiting to be sat.

Worth the wait! Shop across the street at Doodlets while you await the best meal and service! The food is divine the choice of beverages amazing. Atmosphere is beautiful with local art displayed. Your meal choice could be anything and you will love it. The smoky eggplant is amazing and the shrimp cocktail divine.

This place is very high in demand you will need to call ahead or show up early. They have a large shared table which we were able to get the last two seats at. Breakfast and drinks were very good. Shops are very close and this was a great start to our morning very happy we discovered this place.

Best, most authentic, healthy Mexican Food choices in all of Santa Fe!
Hard to pic a favorite, everything was presented beautifully and absolutely delightful to the palette.
When they add cheese, they add CHEESE! Fabulous melted, stringy, delightful cheese.
Can you tell? I like cheese!