Reviews for Santa Fe Restaurant in Glen Ellyn, IL
I concur with the following reviews: "Good atmosphere, clean, and nice decor. The food is lacking, the enchiladas where bland... with no spice. The chips where extra thick and the sauce that was brought tasted like an enchilada sauce and the bowl was onlyhalf full. Not my first choice for Mexican cuisine and you could probably find better food easily." "Felt rushed." Yes, blandfood, one sauce was like enchilada sauce and only 1/2 filled, probably so you won't eat as many chips. Second sauce was liketomato and cream sauce. Asked for other sauce to put on the dry enchilada meal and got a 1/2 filled tiny bowl and was charged$3! I wasn't even done eating and the owner was at the table trying to take away the dishes. $50 meal and they couldn't get usout soon enough.....just wanted to enjoy a nice meal out after being through COVID. Then they bring the mobile machine to paythe bill and they stand there with their hand on the machine at the table waiting for you to decide what tip to give while theyhover over you! I gave less that 15% for just that fact. Very pushy and entitled. Fits the location..... Read more
Family run restaurant in the heart of Glen Ellyn Met Rena and she told me the story of the 15 foot ficus tree in the skylight... stairway ???? ???? Great for families with kiddos and they are quick and efficient with their service ???? ???? Staff wasgreat, we had Elena as a server and she nailed it ???? Great first time experience, we will be back! Cheers ???? Read more
Good atmosphere, clean, and nice decor. The staff was warm and helpful. The food is lacking, the enchiladas where bland with no... spice. The chips where extra thick and the sauce that was brought tasted like an enchilada sauce and the bowl was only halffull. Not my first choice for Mexican cuisine and you could probably find better food easily. Read more
My family has been coming to Santa Fe restaurant since the early 80s. The food is wonderful, the atmosphere is great and they... have the best margarita! So many memories of family gatherings here. I no longer live in Glen Ellyn, but I do come back toenjoy the food, service and memories of the little gem of a restaurant. It's a very special place to me! Read more
Been a patron of Santa Fe for many years! The dressed peppers are the best around, always consistent and delicious. Enjoying a... margarita and flauta & enchilada for Lunch today! Read more
Great atmosphere and great food and drink! Service was fast, friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and prepared to... perfection. Read more
I've enjoyed Santa Fe since waaaaay back when, when it was on Crescent. I haven't been there since Covid began, but it was a... nice evening, and I saw they had a nice outdoor seating area earlier this week. They have room for maybe 12 tables outside.Despite nearby construction, they really made it pretty with flowers and potted plants. The large, colorful Frida Kahlo quoteadds a lot of flavor to the patio. I came by about 5:15, and it was fairly empty- a few people inside, 2 tables full outside.We were seated right away, it took the waiter 60 seconds to bring our drinks. They have QR codes to scan for the menu, I'mattaching one side of a physical menu in the pictures (the other side was too blurry to read, sorry!) I got the enchaladasMexicanas with 2 chicken, 1 beef. It was really good! Different from the regular enchaladas (the sauce is dark and not sweet)but excellent. I'll order again. Payment was done with a portable credit card reader. All staff wore masks. I'm sure I will beback! Read more
Love the atmosphere, very cozy and warm. Love the painting on the wall that looks as if you?re looking out a window. The food is... very simple but done right. Fresh and tasty. Could use a bit more seasoning on the meat but if that?s the worst of it then notso bad. I?d definitely come back to try out more of the menu. First impressions are always the most important and they got myvote. Service was pretty good, I?ve had much worse in the past. Overall there?s lots of room to grow and improve upon! I can?twait to see how it goes! Read more