by Steve Eslinger » Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:36 am
Been a Santa Fe fan for over a decade. Now, however, I feel a tinge of guilt each time I drive past it on the way to El Mocajete. Honestly, I think most of the food at Santa Fe is almost as good as El Mocajete, but their lack of a fryer (those commercially sourced chips just don't cut it for me) and an alcohol license are usually the tie breakers for me and my wife. I do love that warm and hot (spicy) verde sauce--goes great with their tamales, and their enchilado burrito (red sauce) is as good as any in town. I need to get back there and say 'hi' to the owner and his family as I've enjoyed the progression of his kids' photos behind the register over the years.
Oh, Carla, I too really like Cocina de Mama. Definitely a cut above the El Nopals, etc., particularly in terms of presentation.