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Maria's New Mexican Kitchen in Santa Fe is a two star Southwestern restaurant. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 52 years, and is one of the popular eateries in the area. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar and lunch. This place is handicap accessible. People who have eaten here found the food exceptional.
3.0 of 5 stars.
i want to say first that our waiter was incredible. the speed, the accuracy, the memory! i was part of a big party table, too and treated us really well.i had a really weird experience here, though....
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
//We were in town the week of 08/16/09 to attend the Annual Indian Market and we were told we HAD to eat at Maria's while we were in town. We called and made reservations for the last Friday we were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We started off with chips and salsa. Chips were horrible and tasted packaged, salsa was horrible.Tons of margarita choices, I had a house margarita, eh, not so great!I had the Chile Relleno, which I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great way to cap off your day in Santa Fe with a great meal and margarita! With the exception of the long waits for tables on the weekends, everything about this popular restaurant is spot on! Even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Step out of the dust storms and you will be rewarded with 100 different Margaritas, with their own menu of course. Green Chili Pork Enchiladas, covered in melted cheese and topped with over easy eggs....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the 2nd time we visited this mexican restaurant and was as good as always. Huge portions and great service. They are known for their margaritas and they were great as was the homemade...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good N. New Mexican food, and likeable ambience. I'd give the place five stars if it got rid of the horrible store bought chips and replaced with them with something authentic.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the recommendation of several co-workers, I trucked out to Santa Fe (literally) to visit Maria's, home of what everyone seemed to think was an excellent example of New Mexican cuisine, something...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the house margerita is very good, maybe a bit too intense. The chips are from a bag, but the salsa's good, and so was the sopapilla. But the entree! I ordered pollo adovado (and got, I think,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here for dinner after a day trip through the Jemez Mountains. We first tried to grab a table at Tomasita's (the only restaurant in SF that I knew the name of), but the 45 minute wait was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A family emergency took me to New Mexico for the first time ever. Without time to properly research places to visit, I relied on my trusty Yelp for iPhone app to guide the way! After sightseeing in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Margaritas, margaritas, margaritas!!! Ok, so this place is known for its 4 page list of margaritas from the usual to some that are over $50. Lucky for me, I don't need a $50 margarita to enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot, however the salsa that they give you before your meal is pretty bad. But with a few drinks inside of me I tend not to care. Otherwise, the food is REALLY yummy and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LONGEST LIST OF MARGARITA'S THIS SIDE OF ALBUQUERQUE. I will supply a picture of said list. One thing to note is that they cut you off after three margarita's a person!! WHAT?!!!! If you're really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This time around, Maria's totally undercooked my steak to the point that I had to send it back... Then they overcooked it to the extreme, and when I pointed that out, they took it away and didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp has become my new travel accessory to find good places to eat... well, really, to drink. Once I spied the reviews of Maria's and the many many margaritas, I knew we would be eating dinner here....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolute best place in Santa Fe for margaritas - but beware, they are strong (but so tasty!!). Having lived in Santa Fe for over 5 years, this is also my favorite place for New Mexican food,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was our first night in New Mexico, and we were hungry. Having surfed around Yelp, this seemed to be one to give a try within walking distance of our temporary residence.Fortunately, Yelpers didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went there after reading all the rave reviews on yelp!! It did not disappoint us! We were on our cross country road trip and wanted to eat some good food!! This place was absolutely amazing!! Loved...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The margarita selection here is overwhelmingly awesome. My favorite I tried was the "Cheap Date" ($8) which had 100% agave tequila, fresh lime juice, and a few other details I couldn't remember by the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the most AMAZING food.I was in Santa Fe for 10 days and waited in long lines, eating delicious handmade tortilla chips on THREE separate occasions! I would go back WEEKLY if I lived...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the blue corn chicken enchilada's with green chili. I wanted to try them Xmas, but I LOVE green chili and couldn't pass up Maria's excellent green chili. The chicken was well seasoned and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Maria's for years and i have to say i almost alwaysget the cheese enchiladas with red sauce or the green chilie stew. i love the complimentary red salsa with the chips. the house...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Maria's has been in Santa Fe a long time. The food is decent, traditional New Mexican fare. The bar is quirky and full of local Santa Fe characters. It's good for take out, but it's not one of the finer dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got the name of this restaurant from a public official (who was working on a Sunday). We were just passing through en route to arizona. Turned out to be an excellent restaurant. We ordered two...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food is very tasty here. my co-workers order the Burrito Grande, and OMFG, these burritos were out of control. when they say large, they mean it.the chips they brought out seemed like they were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I gotta say is House Margarita w/ 100% Agave please? It really is the best margarita on the planet. Don't waste your time with any other foo-foo fancy ones. On one visit I had 3 and don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living in Santa Fe I decide which Mexican restaurant I'm going to eat at based on what specific dish I want. When I want some kickass Chile Rellanos, Maria is my homegirl. Again, I find the rest of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in NM, and when I go back home visit, Maria's is one of the places I have to go. They have good classic New Mexican food and great margaritas. I'm talking the best margaritas anywhere. Just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's something about "been here since N" places. They usually don't have the latest food offerings. They are usually somewhat worn around the edges, if not approaching divey. They rarely live up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An ungodly number of different Margaritas to choose from with a huge range of different tequilas. I loved the Maria's original marg- strong but delicious, and the fruity frozen one's were delicious as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mother of all Margs, along with very fine mexican food, Maria's New Mexican Kitchen is a must in your Santa Fe dinner plans. This was my first trip to Sante Fe, an easy 5 1/2 hour journey with mars...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most excellent. Between Maria's and Guadalupe Cafe, Tom and I are now hooked on New Mexican-style cooking. We even purchased a cookbook to try to replicate some of the dishes back in TN (no luck...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Again, another great recommendation from the friendly folks at the El Rey Inn. We ate here 3 times during our last stay in Santa Fe. We stayed with the great Margaritas and their style of New...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best MARGARITAS in the Country!Maria's has an Enormous margarita menu and the relatively straightforward dinner menu. At Maria's, they have over 100 REAL Margaritas from which to choose! The Food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew you could have a hamburger enchalada? Great food, people watching. Don't mind the wait as there are plenty of margaritas and chips and salsa. Seranaded by a very handsome guitar/harmonica...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Maria's is a landmark in Santa Fe. If you like margaritas, this is the place for you! The bar offers over 100 kinds! The atmosphere is festive and fun, and the food is great as well. A fun night out!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maria's was just OK, in my opinion.My wife and I came here based on a few Yelp reviews, after a long day of hiking in Bandelier National Monument. The restaurant has two sections. One side is very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My mom used to live up the street, so every time I came in from San Diego to visit her, we'd stop here at least once. I was in town over Labor Day weekend this year (2007), and we had lunch here. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner last week. The last time I visited was over 4 years ago, so I didn't really remember what the food was like.The chips they serve before the meal are store bought, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In Santa Fe on business, I was told I had to get blue corn tortilla enchiladas with chile sauce. Being from the northeast, I wasn't really sure what the deal was. Apparently blue corn was discovered...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just plain yummy. No complaints from me about this place. We got a big combo dish with a tamale, relleno, enchilada, etc and it was delish. Excellent margarita's as well.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good -- very good, even. Not great. I appreciated that a number of their entrees could be made vegetarian. I ordered a combo plate, so I got to sample a number of different things. Maria's could...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Scrumptious green chili stew and carne adovada, great service too. I like it because it's off the beaten path so less touristy and a bit more down to earth. Food is very spicy so look out. They have a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to feel the real power of a homeade margarita go here. The margaritas are pure agave and very strong. If you eat the tortillas and enchiladas that will help with your drunkeness. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although not located in the center of town, Maria's is one of those "don't miss" dining establishments in Santa Fe. Boasting perhaps the best red chile chicken enchiladas in town, this family-run...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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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
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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On our last trip to Santa Fe, we again went to Maria's. The food was not as up to par as we remembered, but still very good. They encolsed the open patio for the cooler months with a plastic tent. The cement...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2003
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2003
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margaritas and good mexican food...
usrg.com - user review
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maria's is proud to serve a whopping 100 kinds of margarita. all but six of the tequilas are 100% agave. this is also an excellent source of authentic new mexican fare, including chiles rellenos, blue-corn...
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fajitas and margaritas win top notices...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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The best place to go in Santa Fe. The Tequila Bar and selection of margaritas is absolutely unreal. Food A+++ Go here for the best food at the most resonable price. You'll spend more at Coytote
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was very disappointed with the food...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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maria's is the best texmex in santa fe...
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my husband and i travel to santa fe about once a year and we always have at least one meal at maria's......
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this restaurant began as a simple take-out place in the home of maria and gilbert lopez. maria's home cooking was so popular the house was eventually turned into the restaurant you see today. the menu offers a...
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we waited for 45 minutes before we got a table. i would have waited 2 hours!! the food is exceptional and the margaritas are better!
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