Estevan

I had the poblano appetizer.Then I had the pork chops. And I had the almond cake dessert. Fabulous in a charming surrounding.

This is a great place located in the Hotel Chimayo. The service was great and the food was fantastic. I had the grilled lamp chops and my wife had bolognese. Both were fantastic! Estevan has great food at a fair price.

We ate all over Santa Fe and got rudely turned away at The Shed multiple times. My husband and I agreed that this was our favorite dining experience of our trip. We ordered cheese enchilladas with added chicken and the chicken paillard with wild rice. They brought the best salsa and chips! This salsa was not too hot, smooth and deliciously flavored. We also ordered the avocado mouse aka guacamole with a pretty presentation. Yummy! I had a margarita that was well balanced and delicious. This was not the case at some other places. Enchiladas were so flavorful. The chicken was moist and just melted in with the enchilada. The red chile sauce was rich, flavorful and just enough heat. We could eat the chicken paillard everyday! Crispy, tangy and comforting. Dessert: Almond cake was good. My husband ate that. Tres Leches cake with strawberry frosting was divine. Not too sweet, fresh tasting, creamy and a quality pastry overall. This is the best dessert I've ever had in Santa Fe! We will be back. We wish we would have spoken to Chef Estevan as the previous negative reviews of him and the food did not match our experience at all. Our server was kind, competent and attentive. The hostess was kind too. We sat in an enclosed balcony and I enjoyed a view of the Plaza Christmas lights!

I ordered the Carne Adobada Ravioli, Chicken Paillard, and Flan. Excellent meal. The ravioli was an intriguing blend of Italian and New Mexican flavors, the Paillard the crispiest I’ve even had, and the Flan a study in silkiness.

The enchilada with the red Chimayo chili sauce is wonderful! My favorite of anywhere. Get the egg on top. This spot has become a stop every time we come to Santa Fe.

We stopped here on the night of Lighting the Plaza. Everything was packed but we found 2 seats at the bar. Glorious. Great service, chatted with the owner. Best of all was the lamb shank stew. This is a hidden jem.

Totally amazing! We chose Estevan's as it was in our hotel and convenient. Turned out to be a solid hit despite my usual reluctance for hotel restaurants. Food was amazing and Sean, our waiter, provided incredible service. Very knowledgable of everything on the menu and how it's prepared. The outdoor patio has a great atmosphere too. We look forward to coming back the next time we get to Santa Fe.

Absolutely phenomenal. You can tell the passion and craft that the chef has for his heritage and use of local ingredients. The staff was knowledge and so friendly, with excellent wine pairings. If you get a chance to try the fresh goat milk flan, do not pass it up. Incredible!