06/02/09

YUM!

by writeon1

I literally CRAVE the blue corn tacos. And watch out for those margaritas! The tequilla list is long and varied but whichever marg you order is going to be really strong. One big drawback is having to drive to and from the farflung location. Nobody who has had even one of the potent margaritas there should be driving! I love the place and can't wait to go back. Definitely wait for a seat in the bar, which is filled with locals and tourists alike.

• Pros: Casual, fun, authentic New Mexican dining
• Cons: There can be a wait and you can't walk there

02/14/09

Best waiter ever.

by burpreynolds

Food was great, margarita list is imposing, blah blah.

Kevin. ONE HELL OF A WAITER. I didn't time him or anything but I'm pretty sure he's the most efficient man I've ever done business with. Plus I just saw the guy carry around 15 empty margarita glasses in one hand.

12/20/07

The margaritas are fantastic!

by picky1insf

The wait can be long...make a reservation. The margaritas are like no place in America, and the margarita list (or book) is incredible. Great guacamole. Average New Mexican food. The tables are close together, but it's an institution.

11/13/06

New Mexican standards share menu space with Santa Fe's favorite margaritas.

by Melissa Gage

The Scene
A favorite for locals and tourists alike, the vibe is friendly and the tables usually full. No reservations? Free chips and salsa, a cozy fireplace and margaritas from the bar ease the pain of waiting. For the best atmosphere, bypass the main dining room, where even the tortilla lady doesn't spice up the sterile scene. The older bar area has considerably more character and a cozy vibe that suits a good tequila buzz.

The Food
While solid New Mexican standards don't disappoint, it's all about the margaritas at Maria's. The menu boasts more than 82 types of tequila and 100 margaritas that range from five dollars to more than forty. For a classic Santa Fe dinner, try blue corn enchiladas or tender tamales with enough spice to tickle your taste buds. Spare ribs get a New Mexican twist with red chile barbeque sauce and flavorful pork that practically falls off the bone.

• Pros: MargaritasBar
• Cons: Main dining roomLong waits

06/21/06

Horrid

by rockhopper

I was seated at the worst table in the place. The Kitchen workers would leave the kitchen, lean against the wall and stare at me. When they left I had a great view of the garbage can.

The carne adovada was awful. There are chile stems and a truckload of seeds. Made with no care whatsoever.

In spite of the kitchen workers staring at me I had a hard time getting the attention of the waitron for drink refills. I was never asked "How is your food"? I did get a bill dumped on the table in a drive-by.

Lemon juice in margaritas? riiiigggghhhhttt.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Got a terabyte to spare?

09/22/05

User review by bear303

by bear303

food is good new mexican cooking. great flavor every thing is hot in a chilie way. Price is good for the value. Service is slow during peak time

07/31/03

How do you solve a problem like Maria's?

by vanenglish

When I moved to Santa Fe in 1999, I was introduced to Maria's and fell in love with it. I went there often during my two-year stint in the City Different, and always enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, the clientele, and the service. On many return trips over the last two years, I have noticed a decided downturn in the restaurant's overall quality. That sometimes happens in conjunction with remodeling, which Maria's has undergone. Pity. I'd swap the new restrooms for some of the old panache any day!

• Pros: green chile stew, charm
• Cons: service, attitude, watery salsa

07/01/03

Santa Fe Favorite

by jlfischer

My husband and I plan trips to Santa Fe annually with the intention of always returning to Maria's for our New Mexican food fix. We are never disappointed. We live in Texas and are bombarded with Tex-Mex but there is something about the New Mexican style of Mexican food that is much more appealing to us. Keep up the good work, Maria's, and we will keep coming back. Of course, it could also be the margaritas!!!!