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SantacafevsLa Casa Sena
Both establishments are praised by professionals. On balance, Santacafe is the choice of most writers compared to La Casa Sena. Santacafe comes in at #7 in Santa Fe with endorsements from 7 reviews like Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
Santacafe
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-1986
From $25/night
Concierge "Call it Santa Fe formal, with four white-tablecloth dining rooms in an 1860s landmark adobe building just off the Plaza. "
Fodor's "Fans most appreciate it as a destination for lunch or afternoon happy hour on the inviting shaded patio." Full review
Frommer's "This is where my mother and I go to celebrate birthdays and other special occasions because the place exudes unique charm, both in its food and ambiance." Full review
Lonely Planet "Lunch is a deal, the wine list flawless and the dining room historical. In short, perfection." Full review
Gayot14.0
"The restaurant features contemporary Southwestern fare with the occasional Asian twist, like cactus and shiitake mushroom spring rolls with a spicy ponzu sauce." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With a breezy courtyard patio and four interior dining rooms with fireplaces and low-slung ceilings, this 19th-century adobe is an ideal spot in both the height of summer and the dark of winter." Full review
i
For romance, though it’s best to avoid the power lunch crowd and opt for a dinner reservation.
Afar Magazine "Eclectic "classics" a la crispy calamari with 4 chile lime dipping sauce, shrimp and spinach Dumplings with tahini sauce and the homemade pasta of the day." Full review
La Casa Sena Fodor's Frommer's Gayot
Michelin Guide
Rough Guide Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
125 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $31/night
Fodor's "The Southwestern-accented and Continental fare served at La Casa Sena is beautifully presented and generally quite delicious." Full review
Frommer's "During the warm months, this restaurant has the best patio in town. The cuisine might be described as northern New Mexican with a continental flair." Full review
Gayot14.0
"While rooted in Southwestern flavors, the cuisine at La Casa Sena stretches well beyond the four corners." Full review
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Make sure to peruse the encyclopedic wine list that includes some 2,000 bottles, and finish your meal with a flourish in the form of warm chocolate pudding cake with pistachio whipped cream.
Michelin Guide "Today the central patio welcomes overflow diners from the fine restaurant, which serves hearty dishes such as green chile hanger steak. "
Rough Guide "Charming courtyard restaurant, a block from the plaza; zestful Southwestern lunches."
Travel + Leisure "In the height of summer this restaurant’s outdoor patio, with its twinkling lights and towering trees, feels like the location for a blockbuster Hollywood romance film." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This interior courtyard, once the center of the 33-room Sena hacienda that was built in 1868, is as old world as it gets." Full review
