Santa Fe
| Address: | 11 Main St, Kingston, NY 12401, USA |
| Phone: | +1 845-339-7777 |
| Site: | santafekingston.com |
| Rating: | 4 |
| Working: | 4:30–9:30PM 4:30–9:30PM 4:30–9:30PM 4:30–9:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 4:30–10:30PM Closed |
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Dave Random
Food is good, and considerably less expensive than the Armadillo, but service is just as slow as the Armadillo if not slower. Now it was a little busy as it was a Taco Tuesday, so I figured that was the norm. We waited 25 minutes before someone came to show us a table because it was still waiting to be cleaned. Got to sit down, waited another 25-30 minutes. There was lots of waitresses walking around looking busy. A lot of people, got it. But I noticed that a lot of them werent really holding or carrying anything. Just a lot of walking back and forth. After 30 min my sister had to call out to one of them zipping by because theyd apparently forgot about us, just to take our order. Regardless of whatever bar or restaurant you go to, waiting 30-40 plus minutes for a drink is unacceptable. And we were friendly and patient the entire time so Im think Im being pretty reasonable here. After we had our food and drinks, most of the people were gone, as it was pretty late in the day. Like roughly 60% of the seats had freed up, so it was no longer busy. Turns out the service was just as slow. Heres probably why: the waitress had completely forgotten us, and only remembered the drink order when they finally got around to making eye contact with our table. Funny, the table next to us got a birthday thingie, and when we spoke to them he said it wasnt really his birthday, and that they were just messing with them because apparently they knew them. Interesting, so if youre a friendly regular you can actually get service. But they had time to do THAT in the first place right? Guess what, it was my birthday too(well the day before technically) and without my knowing my brother-in-law had told one of the waitresses secretly while going to the bathroom that it was my birthday and to hook me up. I didnt know about this until he told me later, when it was near closing time and almost another 30 min and no one came out to sing happy birthday. We left, because they were too busy hiding in the back either on their phone or talking(I had a view near the entrance of the kitchen so I could see what some of them were doing) and they didnt care enough about the customers. And why would they? Usually a restaurant/bar would at least ask at some point "do you need something?" or "how are you doing?" Not once. They all avoided eye contact, every single one of them, every single time they passed by. See, when you WANT good business, you dont do things like that because you want people to come back. However, since they seem to be doing pretty good for themselves with a crowded and loyal following they no longer need to chat you up or be nice or provide single service to customers. Theyve passed that stage I guess. Never did see the waitress that was told about the birthday order. Whatever, thanks for nothing. Wont be coming back here ever again. But you make enough customers so the opinion of a single guest wont mean crap. Theyre fast enough to clean up and walk to their cars if only they were as fast with the freaking orders. Also, felt like that episode of Seinfeld with the waitresses and the coffee shop. "Theres definitely a pattern here." Seems a little creepy on the owners part having small, petite, extremely young-looking girls with obvious cleavage clothing. And I get it, gets customers, because the Applebees by my old neighborhood did the same thing. But maybe they should hire more professional waitresses based on experience and NOT just for looks to bring people in. I suppose that sounds a bit judgy but Im just calling it like I see it. This way you wont get forgotten and/or slow orders and unfriendly attitude. Maybe? For what its worth the food and drinks were pretty good, at least. If youre not a regular or friends with them you wont get expedited service. Whatever.
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Ana Chirnoaga
The majority of the food is really good although I had the enchiladas and was unimpressed. However the chimichangas are delicious. The free chips and salsa which are given when you come in are absolutely delicious, its hard to stop eating them before you get too full. The service is fast and the servers are very nice and accommodating. The prices at this restaurant seem high for the area that it is in. The prices for the food menu items are comparable to restaurants in NYC and Hoboken
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Gillian Barnard
Honestly we like Armadillo better. Not that the food was bad, but just not as flavorful as it could be. Fish tacos shouldnt have cheese in them! May just be a personal preference, but for us the food here was mediocre
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Steven Green
So good. First time here, bustling restaurant, great service, good beer, friendly service, moderate prices...terrific value. If anywhere near this food place give it a try, you will be satisfied!
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ap hunt
Terrific! Easily the best Tex-Mex place around. Not that the other places are bad, because frankly theyre all great. Santa Fe deserves to be featured on a food network show for its quality.
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Peter Marino Fitness
I was pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere, food and service at this restaurant in Kingston. I definitely recommend it to anyone visiting there. Definitely try the plantains!
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John Fisher
Fantastic Mexican cuisine in a very nice setting! The owner and his staff do an excellent job. Uptown Santa Fe in Kingston gets my highest recommendation.
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Lou Paris
Seriously great tex-mex and closer-to authentic Mexican that youll find. If you have the taste for spicy sauces ask for their habanero sauces. Nom!
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Jeff Logan
Great food and service. Staff knows menu and heat of sauces. Very comfortable dining rooms. Parking is easy! Very reasonable prices.
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Randall Leverette
Went for cocktails and died order food, but it has a nice menu and good specials. Nice place, friendly bartender.
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Daniel Hayden
Delicious food, cool ambiance. Our waiter was very green but decent service. Would definitely recommend.
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John Peter Quigley
Taco Tuesday, Wing Wednesday, and their every day menu are all great. Be sure to check it out!
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Angela Christoforo
Great place for dinner and cocktails. One of our favorite places in the Uptown Kingston area.
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Aimee Lamere
Great staff! Cozy indoor atmosphere The food was great Havent been? Must go
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paul casciaro
Excellent food! Always fresh and a great spin on Mexican cuisine.
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DOCS Monkey
Hottest waitresses in town. Wing night is fun.
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matthew siegel
Very expensive. White people tacos.
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Carlos Martinez
Wings Wednesday are delicious!
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Matthew Sutton
They serve a great margarita.
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tad peterka
Good fish tacos!