El Nido

Michael S. Chandler

Great experience here. Food was stellar and service was top notch. Our server, Miguel, was attentive, kind, and knowledgeable. To be honest I thought the whole “open flame fire-grilled” concept was a bit of a gimmick, but to be honest, it showed in the food, and was a huge addition to the wonderful flavor profiles. The artichokes were a must. The cocktails were also great. The ribeye was one of the best I’ve ever had. Perfect fat rendering, and the char on the meat was absolutely superb. My only note is that the Caesar Salad was a bit bland, could use more seasoning in the dressing, and perhaps would recommend a dash of black pepper upon serving. Big recommend.

Soul and Vine

El Nido is a hidden gem that needs to be on your bucket list of places to dine at when traveling to Santa Fe and northern NM..! Chef Ziggy has taken the Nido menu in an exciting direction with new sauces and platings true to his culture! Completely deserving of his position and so is the establishment our party was blessed by a truly incredible dining experience! Service was on point by the staff from the platings, bar and our server with a smile and respectable presence! No issue here! The GM made her polite and energetic presence to greet our table and the interior design is one of my favorites with it's clean and relaxing gallery feel! Our favorite table is next to the showcase where we can see the Chef work with his kitchen staff preparing our plates! Honestly, the meal was amazing! The Chef cared about our table and our server and staff cared! If I can duplicate this experience for all my future parties they can count on our support! Salute to the Chef!!! We are proud of you Chef Ziggy!!! MA