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For three star American, try Cafe Pasqual's in Santa Fe. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 20 years, and is one of the popular eateries in the area. It's been awarded the Best of Breakfast award. Know before you go: this place features dancing. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This place features breakfast and brunch. This place is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
in my opinion, the best place to grab a new mexico style breakfast in santa fe. its quite expensive for breakfast though. i wasnt crazy about the sitting with strangers aspect for solo diners.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Cafe Pasqual's!We ordered the daily special salad, consisted of mangoes, beets, greens and shredded mint leaves. Amazing!!!!!! All of the ingredients were ripe, super fresh and the salad was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every person we spoke with that came through or from Santa Fe said that I had to go here. And this quaint little cafe restaurant in downtown was definitely the best restaurant we went to during our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So overpriced. I work with organic produce and proteins and know intimately their cost and I am deeply familiar with both real estate and labor costs. That being said, the bathroom was super cute...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get all huffy about my 3 starts until you read the review. Thanks. So as a tourist in a somewhat of a touristy town we heard this place was the bomb! When we walked in, its very bright and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What hasn't been said? This is an organic restaurant in the most expensive leasing area of Santa Fe which is a city with too small of a population to support all the restaurants it has. With that said...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I were delighted to find this lovely organic restaurant in downtown Santa Fe after being turned away by the pretentious Trattoria Nastoria (see review). Although the food is WAY...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bottom line: Rich, complicated and luxurious mole. Good service and nice atmosphere. 4.5 stars.My father has been raving about Cafe Pasquale's mole for about 10 years. Needless to say, we had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For twenty eight years Kathleen Kagel's little breakfast/lunch spot has been a gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. I remember the day she opened and I think that there has been a line out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Look, the truth is that, given the frequency of my visits, Pasqual's would have been out of business many years ago, BUT, I have frequented Pasqual's over the course of at least 15 years and I am so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expect a thirty minute wait, but this place is worth it. The food is creative and amazing. I had a salmon burrito for breakfast with a wholewheat tortilla and fresh squeezed orange juice.The fish was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive - yes; but always delicious. We go at least once on every visit.I get the smoked trout hash (potatoes, tomatillo sauce, poached eggs, cheese - very low cal, I'm sure!); Deanna the breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey, but best meal we had in Santa Fe. Worth the wait, and the hype. The baked brie and garlic/salsa was is the closest I've come to heaven on earth.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch visit on a Saturday, waited about 30 minutes for 3 at the community table around noon. My dad had the only local wine offered, a sparkling wine that was actually surprisingly good (who knew NM...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had to wait a long time for a table for one for a late dinner, then the service was slow initially. however, once the wait staff hit its stride it was top notch for the rest of the evening. had the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here many times however I don't enjoy paying $30 for breakfast with tax and tip (and now the sales tax is over 8% in Santa Fe). A friend of mine loves eating here. My last visit was my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard wonderful things about Cafe Pasqual's over the years and had a chance to try it last week when I was in Santa Fe.We were able to get right in for breakfast since it was a week day. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best breakfast's I have had! A MUST TRY - HUEVOS MOTULEA�OS... Eggs Over Easy on Corn Tortillas with Black Beans Topped with SauteA�d Bananas, Feta Cheese, Green Peas, Salsa Fresca Served...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, went here for dinner and had an awesome meal. I had to stop myself and stare at the chicken mole enchilada for a minute - it was SO good. I had the Plato Supremo (Chile Relleno, Chicken Mole...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
soup of the day was AWESOME. it was this chilled cucumber gazpatcho that was really spicy and awesome. yummy.enchilada was pretty good, i wasn't big fan of it.kale salad was yummy. overall, alright.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I both had amazing meals here. She had the Huevos Rancheros with Green Chili sauce and it was beyond delicious. It was a bit spicy for her since she doesn't eat as spicy food as I or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly my favorite restaurant (at least for lunch or brunch) in Santa Fe. Yes, you'll have to wait a while but it's definitely worth your time. Love:Huevos MotulenosSmoked Trout HashGarlic Fries...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It has name recognition with tourists but offers little in the way of quality food for the Santa Fe natives. The prices are out of line with good alternatives.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food aside, a big reason why so many tourists have come to this over-hyped restaurant is because Rachel Ray did a review of the place two years ago... The review was noteable because she ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty dang good for breakfast in Santa Fe! It's a bit cramped inside when you first walk in and get seated, but everyone in Santa Fe is super nice. They actually smile and say hello which is quite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing...when you're at 7000 feet and decide to drink multiple margaritas/sangria at every meal...you need fluids in the morning. By fluids, I mean coffee, water AND iced tea. Maybe they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a lovely break to find tofu and teriayaki sauce on a downtown Santa Fe menu. We stepped in shortly before they were closing, apparently, but service was still attentive and pleasant. We started...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went for a early Sunday breakfast. VERY tiny crowded place, put name in: 30 min wait - only place to do so is out on the street. While waiting for hubby to park car, took a good look at breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having arrived in Santa Fe very hungry, we decided to follow our nose to the closest place that looks good. The schnoz led us to the front door of Cafe Pasqual's. Apparently, during the tourist...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too shabby, definitely over-rated and a bit overpriced but so is everything else in Santa Fe. They are a very bustling business but still managed decent service while being understaffed and packed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got luckier and were seated IMMEDIATELY when we got in there for lunch yesterday. Every other time we'd come by their little street corner, the line was out the door and sometimes around the block...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got lucky - our wait was no more than 10 minutes.GREAT coffee. Best huevos rancheros I've ever had...get it with the green chile. In a town with a lot of competition for tourist dining dollars,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were told there would be a 30 minute wait, but our table of five watched people come and go for an hour before we finally asked to be seated separately. My daughters sat at the communal table, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant serves New Mexican cuisine. Unfortunately, for my taste, it was a little too "New" and not enough "Mexican."I had the enchilada plate. The sauce tasted almost like a bland mole. Had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good ingredients. Beautiful but crowded space. Not good for kids despite the reviews. Nice servers.Pancakes and french toast slightly disappointing which is why I am docking one star.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over rated, average value. Friendly wait staff. Good wine. Make reservations
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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I'm constantly amazed at the people who trash Cafe Pasquale's dinner menu--I always take out-of-towners there and I don't think I've had a bad meal. Coming from Los Angeles I can appreciate the mix of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well Yelpers, I think you built this place up a bit much. The wait was FOREVER, and while the food was good, I'm really not sure this dining experience topped the other place I ate.That said,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant meal in the past... year...Wonderful vegetarian options and the best mole sauce I have ever had, including what I have made for myself. When mole is not good, I think it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating at this restaurant for 25 years. It serves , far and away, the best breakfast in Santa Fe--or anywhere. Try the buckwheat pancakes.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast is amazing. Their coffee bar is inventive and delicious. I had the Pasquals omelette which I loved since I love anything with Guac. My father got this omlette that had beans and bananas!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Pasqual's offers an outstanding breakfast and lunch that is well worth the wait. We waited about 1h 20m on a Saturday for brunch -- about 25 mins longer than originally quoted. Your best bet is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Highly placed in my top 10 anywhere on the planet, this is the jewel of Southwest Fusion. We'd travel to Santa Fe more often if we could, with meals at Pascual's topping the local destinations...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful New Mexican cuisine! A Santa Fe landmark that is worth the wait and the crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have one breakfast in Santa Fe, this is where you should have it. Don't let a long line persuade you otherwise. It is worth the wait. Everyone else has commented on the New Mexican standards -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've enjoyed one of the best meals i can remember here.i had the filet mignon(niman ranch beef, google it) and my date had the ahi tuna.the filet(medium rare) could be cut with a fork, and could...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is some of the best food in Santa Fe and it's no wonder you will have to line up at the door, perusing a well-worn copy of their cookbook while you decide exactly what delicious thing to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had two very good dinners here on two consecutive nights! i would be hesitant to go to the same place twice but felt it was a place my boss should try while we were in santa fe. both nights we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do yourself a favor go on a weekday for breakfast try the Huevos Motulenos-go early or you wait all day.Go for Lunch have Carne Asada...at 11:30 once again packed!Forget dinner, its painfully tightly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An all around perfect breakfast dining experience from start to finish. We arrived at this Santa Fe institution for a late Friday morning breakfast and the line was out the door. No problem, we stuck...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
expensive but very good. their huevos rancheros and everything else on the menu is fantastic. though in santa fe it is really hard to find a place with bad food. seriously.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow... everyone gives this place 5 stars! i wish my experience was that good! It wasn't horrible... but I have quite a few complaints. First off, we were seated in the most cramped corner in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! I ordered the tofu enchilada....I'm from LA, what do you expect? :) Actually, I ordered it because it sounded different. It was very good and inspired me to make my own version. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awwwww yeah....Cafe Pasqual's. I've only ever been here for breakfast and brunch, but boy is this food GOOD. There is such fantastic variety on their menu, and everything is fresh and delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a fantastic breakfast at Cafe Pasqual's. Everything was fresh and tasted great. Service was wonderful. We will be back on every trip to Santa Fe.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order the Warm French Brie and Whole Roasted Garlic with Salsas of Roasted Tomato~Jalapeo and Tomatillo! It is not something you will soon forget. My mouth waters at the thought. Make reservations!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a great dinner here!I strongly recommend making reservations here. It isn't a very big place and it fills up fast. Luckily we did make our reservations.Great menu and great wine list. For their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you find out you're going to die...go to Santa Fe, eat here...keep eating until you die. You'll definitely die with a smile on your face, trust me.This is my vote for America's most perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just a note most of the reviewers seem to have come here for lunch or dinner but Pasqual's absolutely shines as Santa Fe's spot for uspcale brunch.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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I have dined at Cafe Pasqual's several time over the years. My most recent experience (1/08) may be my last. Although we were greeted by a friendly host and seated relatively promptly, our server was brusque...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum Yum YumLong wait but it was worth it. Apparantly they have the best mole, which I thought was delicious.This place is an institution. Just really small and a fairly long wait for a table....
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner at Cafe Pasqual on November 4 (reservations are critical, and in fact I'd made the reservation more than a month in advance; I'd long known of that restaurant's reputation). It's a very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have been to Pasqual's a couple of times. While it is a Santa Fe institution and is known as a "must go to" location, that could be a little bit of an exaggeration. Yes, the food can be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can a meal be as good as sex? Rarely...but in this case, absolutely yes, baby, oh yeah, baby, yes yes yes, baby, yes, oh oh oh God, yes!!!!!Luckily, I hit Pasqual's with a drunk and hungry crew,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this is a must go for dinner - maybe even for a 2nd time. Food is really tasty - the mole tasted like chocolate. Nice ambience. Our waiter was very attentive, knowledgeable and nice. Yum...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Comfortable casual spot for lunch with a very extensive menu. We had no trouble getting a seat at the communal table. The food was very good, but it definitely caters to tourists -- $13 for huevos...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we stopped in for a dinner with no reservations (how are we to know, we're from out of town) but luckily got seated pretty quickly. Although the food and service was good, it was so busy and loud that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow is this place expensive. The wait was a bit too long for 9:30 in the evening, and the food was somewhat uninteresting, though the best I've had in my little trip to Santa Fe. The desserts...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only tourists eat here.$$$$ for breakfast?The corned-beef hash is delicious...But sitting at the community tableSurrounded by tourquise earringsMakes you wonderWhere the locals eat."Not Here."
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Prior to this we have had lunch there and it was fine. We recently had dinner there and the dinner menu is totally different from the lunch menu. It was quite bad and way overpriced! Sweet pork for tacos, fish...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, if you're a vegetarian and in Santa Fe, this seems to be the place to go. I was in Santa Fe on a business trip, and we wanted some southwestern fare. Our first two attempts didn't quite fit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Generous portions and welcoming, bright ambiance. Carne Asada with Niman ranch beef -- absolutely delicious. The meat was grilled very simply but you could taste the natural flavor of the beef. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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My sister and I passed by this restaurant several times and there was always a line to get in. We finally stopped by and made reservations for dinner and it was delicious! The cuisine is very creative, with...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When Jessi M. and I were driving cross country last year we stopped in Santa Fe to visit my mom. She took us here for dinner. It was fantastic. The food was simply amazing. I loved everything I had,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At the legendary Caf Pasqual's, lines begin forming before the doors swing open, and you can bet that long time Santa Feans will roll their eyes and shake their heads in amusement over the frenzy to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh deliciousness. The coffee was a bit blah, but everything else was so delicous that I could barely care. Even the english muffin and the marmalade was spectacular. Ang and I sat at the big...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Pasqual's is indeed a New Mexican institution. Anytime I'm in Santa Fe, Pasqual's is a must for brunch. The space is small, reservations are nearly always booked, but there's a communal table in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got a reservation for 5:30 and we were lucky to have gotten anything at all. Pasqual's is kind of emblamatic of Santa Fe - it's small and crowded but beautiful with great, organic fun food that's a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, cozy atmosphere. Pasqual's is always satisfying. The communal table makes for interesting people watching and conversation, and the tables are great for an intimate dinner. Strangely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Wow! I was told by friends this was a breakfast "must," and they were right. The trout hash with poached eggs that my husband ordered was heavenly. They will make a half order for half-price plus $1, so I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pasqual's is a true Santa Fe institution. It is pretty much THE brunch place in town and weekend and holiday waits for a table can extend past 1hr if you don't get there pretty darned early.Why is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the chicken mole enchilada was amazingthe corn pudding wedge served with it was so fantastic and the plaintains...my goodness!the servings are very decent in size and I couldn't even fit a dessert in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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There are so many wonderful restaurants in this magical city . . .choose one but not this one for dinner. The menu promised more than the food could deliver (note: Stay away from "Pigs and Figs") Have an over...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After walking the many streets around Santa Fe's historic plaza, we were kindly referred to Cafe Pasqual's for dinner. We were surprised that by 3 in the afternoon, the earliest reservation we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really quite good but I have seldom encountered such appalling service. We went for dinner and I was quite taken aback at how rude and unhelpful the hostess was. She almost refused to seat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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The food is distinctly average-to-poor in a town where you can get great food in many, many restaurants. And it's extremely overpriced. The $25 salmon I ordered was still frozen in the middle. Good wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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I like Cafe Pasquals, but it is ridiculously expensive. Breakfast for two is $40 with tip, a little crazy when all you are eating is eggs, toast and bacon (which BTW is $5 for a side order!!!). I love...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2003
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This is a great restaurant for any meal. The flavors are bold and the atmosphere is lively. Drop in for a hearty traditional breakfast or a spicy Southwestern-style lunch.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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"You have to become the food, erase the line between it as an object and you," says Pasqual's owner Katharine Kagel, who uses mostly organic ingredients in her dishes. Her attitude is apparent in this...
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