Name: Plaza Cafe Southside
Address: 3466 Zafarano Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507, Santa Fe
Telephone: +15054240755

Modern diner serving a menu of homey American & Southwestern dishes, including all-day breakfast.

At a glance

#13 of 17 Restaurants in Santa Fe #10 of 21 Mexican restaurants in Santa Fe

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.40

7.8 km from the center of Santa Fe

Rating breakdown

5 ★66%
4 ★21%
3 ★6%
2 ★2%
1 ★4%

3466 Zafarano Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507

plazacafesouth.com

(505) 424-0755

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Plaza Cafe Southside?: Plaza Cafe Southside is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 3,708 reviews.
How does Plaza Cafe Southside rank in Santa Fe?: Plaza Cafe Southside is #13 of 17 Restaurants in Santa Fe by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Plaza Cafe Southside located?: 3466 Zafarano Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507 — 7.8 km from the center of Santa Fe.
How can I contact Plaza Cafe Southside?: Phone: (505) 424-0755 · Website: plazacafesouth.com

Reviews (12)

Christina Ocampo 2023 Dec 23

We were only in town for 1 night and found this place on trip Advisor. It did not disappoint, the service was fast and the food was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend it to anyone.

Corey Pappas 2023 Nov 22

Very underwhelming and I'm not understanding the great ratings this place has. Had a few hours to kill in Santa Fe and stopped here for lunch. Had $12 guacamole which was small (side plate pictured), beginning to brown, and tasted store bought, a burger which was average at best, and cole slaw which was about the only good thing. Waiter seemed bored which I understand, but you do need at least some people skills to work on the front side of a restaurant.

To put this in one sentence: you're paying Plaza prices for chain restaurant quality. Hard pass.

Randy Greenberg 2023 Nov 20

Excellent Santa Fe dining destination when you're on the south side of town. Quality food, well-prepared and served in a clean, well-lit environment. The service is prompt, friendly and SUPER fast. We've enjoyed the posolé, pumpkin posolé! and short rib dinner. The pumpkin posolé is really a unique and delicious seasonal option - the everyday posolé is a very filling meal chock full of very nicely seasoned pork chunks. A special shout out for the Green Chili Apple Pie - unique and tasty. If you're looking for an enjoyable dining experience - check out The Plaza cafe. It's kind of like an old 50's diner on steriods ;-)

Rodney Tafoya 2023 Nov 09

Had theost wonderful breakfast there this morning
Enjoyed their Chicken fried steak and scrambled eggs w green chili, refried beans, and hash browns with a slice of hreen chili whole wheat toast topped with a dolup of whipped butter and jam.

The ladies serving me were phenomenal; as Beatrice )Zacatecas 🇲🇽 and Laura (Durango) were extraordinary, friendly, and most attentive to my overall needs. The service their is phenomenal and extraordinary...

On.mybway out purchased a large slice of key lime pie to go...

Cynthia Casey 2023 Oct 10

Fantastic spot. We got the vegetarian blue corn enchiladas and the norneto tacos, and everything was really good. Waitstaff was friendly and attentive, and our food arrived quicker than I expected. The atmosphere was pleasant and the restaurant was clean, and this location is right off of main thoroughfares and easy to find. Absolutely would come again and try more things off the menu -- it was hard to pick because everything looked good!

Pedro Macias 2023 Oct 08

The whole family really enjoyed this place, the food service and atmosphere. The place was clean, especially the bathrooms. There were only two problems with this place. Otherwise, it would have been a five-star place. The first thing was that the prices of the menu items were scalled higher than they should be... but again, it is Santa Fe New Mexico. The second thing was noticed after we had left and checked the itemized ticket. We never ordered chips and salsa, although they tasted great, no one ordered them, but they served us two sets, since there were seven people to our table. Of course, we were charged for them, and only one set was eaten. Again the food was very good, good atmosphere and the service was very good. By the way, over six people in a party is a mandatory 20% gratuity.

Honest Reviews 2023 Oct 07

First time coming here and wasn’t disappointed. Food was excellent! I had the frito pie with green chile and it was delicious! Great staff!

10/10 recommend!

Jacqueline Smart 2023 Sep 02

Wow excellent!!! Found this place after visiting Meow Wolf and it did not disappoint! Food was made from scratch, delicious menu items, desserts are amazing, clean, great vibe, and best of all, outstanding customer service. We had the whole family and the owner sat us down right away and the waitress had our drinks and food out so fast. The owner even came out and chatted w us. She was so pleasant. Recommend all the way!

Shawn Zingali 2023 Aug 21

I had a blast at the Plaza cafe Southside! The food was spectacular, the atmosphere was cozy, and the staff was friendly and fun. They made me feel like part of the family and greeted everyone with a smile. The menu had a lot of variety, from burgers and sandwiches to salads and soups. I ordered the green chile cheeseburger and it was one of the best I've ever had. The fries were crispy and the coleslaw was fresh. The portions were generous and the prices were reasonable. I also enjoyed the decor, which had a lot of local art and memorabilia. The place was clean and spacious, with plenty of seating options. It was a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal.

If you're looking for a place to eat in New Mexico, you should definitely check out the Plaza cafe Southside. It's a hidden gem that will make you feel at home. And don't forget to say hello to the guys around the counter, they're awesome! I give this place a 9 out of 10, and I can't wait to go back. 😊

Luis Hernandez 2023 Aug 18

Very delicious food! The location is ideal. You are able to dine inside or outside the restaurant. We opted for outside during our visit because of the weather and it was an overall pleasant experience.

Matthew Rosetta 2023 Jul 03

Plaza cafe is a great place for good comfort food and NM cuisine. The dishes never disappoint and always delicious. The mimosa's and michelada's are ok a little watered down for my taste. My only complaint on our last visit is it took our server quite a long time to come out and tell me they were out of breakfast sausage. I just asked them to take off the ticket as i was halfway done with my meal. Will come back. Must try the blue corn enchiladas with eggs.

Mel Edwards 2023 May 29

You will not be disappointed. Very tasty food, friendly staff, great customer service and a fun atmosphere. Be sure to dine here if you are in ths Santa Fe area. Ask to be seated in Donna's section, she was fantastic.