La Casa Sena

Stumbled here from hearing the live music on the patio and was not disappointed. You have GOT to get the dragonfruit tuna tartar, it knocked my socks off! Great wine list, extremely friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere. An absolute five star experience.

This place can be hard to pin down in that there is the indoor nice restaurant area, the great outdoor space and the jazz club bar area with music some nights of the week. Service as been chaotic the last few times over the last year and a half (except for one long term waitress here that is great) and it feels like no one really knows what they are doing. Then when the chaos clears, the drink and food are usually quite good. It just always seems like we get a person’s first day or last day there. And we miss the bar/happy hour menu they used to have. Great loss in that regard.

Hands down the best restaurant the food was fantastic the place is charming for an elegant date night will definitely come back when they can serve wine and listen to showtoons

I walked into an amazing experience exploring the plaza. Following the sounds of soft laughter and the aroma of amazing food I stumbled into La Casa Sena. I entered from the lovely historic building that makes up half of the outdoor dining and was quickly seated. The service was amazing and the staff anticipated my every need. The food lives up to the quality of service and was a truly memorable meal. The elk was cooked to perfection and the mussels layer the ground work for the meal to follow. Save some room for the the dessert menu. By far the hardest choice of the night was trying decided on just one item to cap the meal. I would love to have a bite of everything on the menu!

This restaurant does not get enough reviews! We visited during the Memorial Day weekend and it was not packed, the food was great, the service was great. We have beef carpaccio, corn chowder, sea bass. Everything was so good! One of the best meals I had in the US.

They must have a new chef. I dined last light at Casa Sena with 4 other people and all of our dinners were awful. The paperadelle was so greasy, swimming in butter or whatever. The few peas and tiny asparagus ends, tomatoes and a couple of green pepper pieces were totally overcooked and soggy. There was a little Parmesan cheese on top and when I asked for a more the server said there already is some! So they ended up bringing only two teaspoons more! In the end the three of us that ordered the pasta barely ate it. The steak tacos were bad too. The soft taco shells were so soaked at the bottom that they had totally split apart and you couldn’t eat them, they were a mess. The filling wasn’t great anyway. Sent the salmon back it was fishy and salty. Too bad with such a lovely atmosphere I’ll never go back. I brought out of town friends and remembered having wonderful meals there. We were so There is so much great good in Santa Fe. But, you won’t find it here.

I travel a lot and rarely feel discriminated against as a single female but this experience was uncomfortable and I won't return. Upon arrival, the host invited me to sit indoors, no one was indoors and it was a beautiful night so I asked to sit outside. I was taken to a table apart from all others, not dressed in a tablecloth as all others were, and yet there were tables available. Service was spotty at best, food was mediocre. They appear to have lost their liquor license as only serving two types of water despite owning a wine shop and advertising as a source of wine.

We decided to try this restaurant, attracted by the promise of Mediterranean dishes. Upon arrival, we were surprised to find that it was an outdoor-only venue, which did lend a unique Mediterranean feel. However, our experience quickly went downhill. The menu had a few Mediterranean-inspired items, but it felt more like a loose interpretation rather than authentic cuisine. We were seated in a pleasant enough area, but when we asked for the drink menu, we discovered they no longer had a liquor license—definitely a disappointment. My wife ordered the duck and didn’t enjoy it. The real issue, however, was the ribeye I ordered. Instead of the expected ribeye, I was served two 8oz medallions that looked and tasted like sirloin. Being from Texas, I know my steaks, and even an overcooked filet is more tender than what I received. The so-called “ribeye” lacked any fat or marbling, which is characteristic of the cut. When I questioned the waitress, she informed me that the chef insisted it was a ribeye, which only added to my frustration. To their credit, they offered a discount, but the overall experience left a lot to be desired. It felt like they were trying to pull a fast one on us. Given the misleading menu and poor quality of food, I can’t recommend this place and give it only one star for the effort.

I frequented this restaurant for the first time on the evening of May 19, 2024. I was in town for the Santa Fe Century Bike ride. Upon arrival, I was greeted and elected to be seated in the courtyard where I found the atmosphere very welcoming and charming. I tried a variety of the dishes. Started: Caesar Salad Main: Carne Asada Tacos. I absolutely loved the kumquat salsa. Side: Sweet Potato Fries Dessert: Pineapple Cake I do not drink alcohol but found the drink menu to be diverse. The staff was attentive and courtesy. The Manager also saw to it that my first experience was a delight. I would absolutely recommend this establishment and will return on my next visit.

Extremely rude hostess. I cancelled my reservation and left. This restaurant came highly recommended. What a disappointment.

This place is incredible! The wine store next door recommended it and we couldn't be happier with the choice to dine here! The staff was nice! Miguel did a great job! The yellowtail tower was the best I've ever had!

We brought an out-of-state couple with us during this visit to the restaurant. We started with the truffle fries and wished we had ordered two portions. They were seasoned perfectly, and crispy. Each of us tried a different entree, lamb, elk, salmon, and sea bass. We were all thrilled with our selections. We chose dining outside, though at 7pm it was still 90 degrees. A gentle breeze in the courtyard saved the evening. It is a lovely comfortable setting. We ended the evening with incredible desserts, generously portioned to share.

Disappointed in the Salmon. It was very dry and the rice was cold and tasteless. Everything else was okay. It didn't feel like the service or the food matched the price.

Ambiance was terrific-- beautiful courtyard garden outdoor eating area with nice distance between tables. The staff smiled a lot, but only the host spoke English fluently. Our server was busy when other staff came to the table and could not speak English-- so we had to wait to get a spoon for my soup and a steak knife for my husband's steak. They were out of the filet mignon and the $61 rib eye was good--- but not great. The mixed green salad was excellent as were the onion rings. My tomato consommé did not have any avocado as described on the menu. Flavor was bland, but the huge stack of cut up heirloom tomatoes was very good. For the prices they are charging, they should be able to get better staff. 3.5 stars is all they get.

Closed due to financial and liquor license problems. Have not bothered to update their website since 2023

My family wanted a break from New Mexican cuisine for lunch and La Casa Seña fit the bill. Day was warm and breezy and courtyard seating was peaceful and shady. Service was flawless, friendly and accommodating. Our food though - fresh ingredients, everything seasoned just right. Portions were generous and our server brought more pita bread so we could finish up the hummus :)

Here is a terrific find, just a couple of blocks from the Plaza in Santa Fe. On Palace street, there is a row of retailers bustling with tourists. But, hidden behind these retails is found a quadrangle of additional retails, boutiques and specialty shops. Within the heart of the quadrangle is an outdoor restaurant/bar within a veritable garden of Eden. We are talking tables with umbrellas, surrounded by and twixt trees, flowering plants and statues. Think sitting midst an arboretum. The scene was serene and frankly just beautiful. We shared their specialty burger with fries: tasty!! Marjan is quite fond of outdoor seating...she loved this place....so we visited again for drinks during our walking sojourns round Santa Fe! She rates it 5 boots! Definitely recommend.

Service and ambiance were very good, as was the steak and lobster. Caesar salad was weird and not good. A real deficiency in side dishes, too. It is expensive. We won't return.

This restaurant offers seating in a beautiful courtyard hidden from the road. It is located near the Santa Fe Plaza, which is a tourist destination. The service was very attentive and there was no issues with the experience. I ordered a lamb dish, which was very tasty. We chose this location for a friend's birthday and the restaurant was extremely accommodating. I can not say enough on how they helped make this birthday gathering memorable. This is a great destination for a date night or small gathering.

Well...positive first. I'm SO glad you all have left the Mediterranean menu for closer to what you used to have. I ordered the enchiladas hoping they would be the LCS enchiladas that made you famous but sadly, no. The red chile was good but here are the problems. There was probably 3 Tablespoons of chile on 3 enchiladas. And served with cannelloni beans??? Really? My son had the burger. The taste of the beef was good but it was undercooked and the cheese wasn't melted. Also, it was served with fries from a bag. Again, really? I would hope with a $23 burger you all would make fries from scratch. So I might try it one more time at a dinner service but this meal was just not worth the steep price tag.

Wow. Best food. Incredible outdoor patio. Brendan was a very attentive waiter. The crab cakes... the presentation!? Amazing. Beyond better than expected.

We're so glad we stumbled upon this charming courtyard restaurant. We just had a snack of carne asada tacos and something to drink. The tacos were delicious and the service, excellent. The waitstaff were friendly and helpful. Loved the music selection! Great place to stop and refresh!

We arrived just as it started to rain-- staff didn't miss a beat serving everyone indoors and the food was delicious. Beautiful courtyard will have to wait for our next visit.

If your name is Muffy, Skip, or Scooter and you can tell me how to play cricket or pickle ball, this place may be for you! If a $25 dollar cheeseburger doesn't make you blink than you're certainly in the right place. And if the way your food is 'presented', and being seen is as important to you as driving a Lexus, than this is most certainly your spot. On the other hand if you are good with getting a hot dog at Costco, enjoy watching Yellowstone and can tell me how to operate a socket wrench or can finish this sentence, "Yeah we fancy like Applebees" you might want to skip this place.

Service was acceptable but the salads were unacceptable. The added grilled chicken was certainly not worth $11 but the shocker was three added shrimps were an up charge of $16 to a salad with wilted lettuce. Very dissatisfied and will never return.

We went to Casa Sena for dinner at the end of March 2024. They have a new executive chef who is experimenting with various dishes. The Seabass was excellent. The Atlantic salmon missed the mark with flavors not working well together. Also slightly overcooked. The duck breast was excellent. Server was great! Lighting in main room near fireplace was a bit too bright........

When in old Santa Fe NM make sure and treat yourself to lunch here. You will not regret. The ambiance is much more relaxed than it appears and they were very accommodating to my 2 yr old. Who btw LOVED everything. Lobster bisque, calamari, fresh bread, it was devoured.

For our final meal in Santa Fe, we headed to La Casa Sena for its Mediterranean inspired cuisine and craft cocktails served in a beautiful courtyard oasis. Prior to the pandemic, the servers used to sing in the courtyard. That tradition has ended, but they had a jazz quartet playing in their indoor bar that was fun to check out. Our server Maria was awesome and she shared some recommendations. I started with Apricot Pistachio Filo Rolls, served with a peanut-tahini chile sauce. It was incredible. My wife was wowed by the Burrata Salad with watercress, avocado puree and roasted beets. It was the most beautifully plated dish we were served on this trip. And the flavors were amazing. Our guest ordered the Mejillones, which are steamed black mussels, with Spanish chorizo, leeks, carrots and roasted garlic. It was a large serving, with plenty for the table to share. Our guest literally drank the left-over broth. I ordered the Ciervo for my entrée. It's grilled elk tenderloin, served with roasted new potatoes, snap peas and juniper berries. So flavorful and tender. Having never had elk, I'm now a fan! Our guest, who has a large appetite, met the challenge of the Ossobucco. He was all smiles when he finished it. Our reservation was at 6:30pm. By the time we finished, it was getting cool outdoors. It helps to bring a sweater or light wrap.

Party of four went last night. Service was quick and superb. We ordered the wild boar, sea bass, and steak. The presentation was beautiful and the food was tasty. We are only here until the weekend and we will be back. Looking forward to another great meal. Their internet was down so we couldn't make a reservation as we left, but they promised we would be able to be seated if we returned.

Excellent service and the most delicious food!highly recommended! My husband and I tried trout and salmon , Cesar salad and bruschetta . They were outstanding.

was very dissatisfied with the service and the food. Nice setting was ruined by such a poor wait staff. for the price's demanded here our party all agreed we'd never return. I doubt this restaurant will survive at this rate.

Beautiful place for a afternoon glass of vino or a cocktail. Just wanted a spot with a pretty patio to enjoy the weather and have a drink. This place was just the right place. Huge outdoor dining area with umbrellas to keep you shaded, they have a great menu, but just here for the drinks! Great service, had a cocktail called the Santa 75, gin, pineapple liqueur, rosemary, grapefruit, lemon oleo, and sparkling wine....nice and slightly tart refreshing, bubbly, with a pretty lemon twist. Hit the spot! My friend had a glass of the cava, also great, bubbly and perfect sunny day drinking. Beautiful setting inside, white table cloths and all....would like to be come back and eat here. Nice little wine shop next door too. Great people watching spot too!

Nestled in the courtyard of an old historic building, lies La Casa Sena. With lush greenery, fresh flowers, ample shade and the sound of sweet music in the air, it's the amenities that lure in a crowd. In exploring downtown Santa Fe, our party of 4 found ourselves starving and after seeing the sweet space, we decided lunch was in order. Here are the takeaways: PRO: The courtyard is literally stunning and feels as though you've been transported to another country - as it's secluded, quaint and picturesque. CON: None really - minus a few bugs. PRO: The birds were chirping, the sun was shining and the weather was perfect so we were excited to snag a spot outside with NO WAIT! CON: Apparently there are only 4 table that allow for diners without a reservation on the patio/courtyard and all 4 tables are in the direct sun, with no umbrellas. -_- PRO: Our server approached us with a smile, was friendly, attentive and put in our orders quickly so our drinks and lunch came lickity split! CON: Despite the pro, our server didn't end up delivering our drinks or meals, and delivered our cocktails and dishes to the wrong guest at the table. Not that big of a deal, but makes for a hassle when having to shift plates and drinks around among our party at such a tiny table. PRO: I opted for a froze' (wine and liquor mixtures, blended up and garnished with a pretty flower), while my husband got his usual and my parents sipped on a variety of gin cocktails, all of which were crisp, cold and delicious! just what we needed in the heat. For lunch, I decided on the Chicken Solvlaki - which was basically a gyro salad with chicken - YUM. Other dishes included the Sena Burger, Monte Cristo and the Beet and Burrata salad. Everything was gorgeous in presentation, was MASSIVE in portion and absolutely delicious! While the beet salad wasn't what we were expecting, it was very good along with my salad which was crisp, fresh and light! CON: Be prepared to shell out a pretty penny because DAMN this place is expensive. Meals range in price from $16-$35 which seems a bit steep to me for lunch and at around $13/cocktail, our bill easily exceeded $150. FOR LUNCH. yikes. While this little slice of paradise was offered a number of positive pro's and was a nice escape from the bustling downtown center, I'm not sure I'd venture back....unless I won the lottery.

Our final dinner on a spectacular vacation to Santa Fe. The food was absolutely out of this world. From start to finish all 6 people in our party were incredibly satisfied. The prices are expensive as with any high end cuisine restaurant but given that I had one of the most delicious meals of my life I'd have to say the price is well worth it. Each dish is very well conceived and from the flavor to the plating it is to die for. Pictured is the Elk tenderloin with feta mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, peppers, and cranberry sauce. To put it simply, this dish was beyond words. Other favorites were the gnocchi and pork ossobuco. Additionally, the muscles and hummus as an appetizer were delicious (which is saying something coming from a Syrian New Englander). If you are coming to Santa Fe and are looking for a fantastic and elegant dinner this is your spot.

So we kind of ate here by mistake. We didn't want to wait the 1-1.5 hours for dinner at the Shed. So we thought we'd just pop in to the place next door that we had passed. I guess we should have looked at a menu first. La Casa Sena is pricy. Like super pricy. The most expensive meal on our three week trip by far, and we are not cheap diners. The food was really good. And the courtyard ambiance was enchanting. The service was less than stellar for the level of the fanciness of the restaurant. Our server was super inattentive. Fortunately, the host checked on us a few times and brought us bread (other tables had bread, why didn't we?). The manager came over to warn us it was about to rain. Fortunately we were seated under one of their massive umbrellas. Then on the way out, a young bartender was jokingly offering us a random wine cork as a souvenir while his colleague looked on and laughed. If you're spending $200+ on dinner for two, you don't need to be met with nonsense on the way out.

Fernando was more than accommodating to me and my handicapped mother. He epitomizes what it means to provide excellent customer service. La Casa Sena is a beautiful restaurant and they're lucky to have Fernando on their team! Thank you Fernando and the La Casa Sena team!

We enjoyed having a good dinner while listening to a traditional jazz combo in the bar. Most people opted to sit in the courtyard.

La Casa Sena is an upscale outdoor restaurant near the main plaza in central Santa Fe. Eating lunch here will set you back a bit, but way worth it. I normally despise fusion concepts, but this place honestly gets it right. The ambiance of the beautiful courtyard sets a great mood. Not a single bad table in the place. Service is good too. The cocktail list is outstanding, and I plan to explore it further next time we visit. But the real star is the food. Small menu, but clearly that allows them to focus on perfecting their offerings. Highly recommended. If someone tells you to eat at the Shed, come here instead.

Outdoor dining is wonderful and service supreme. This is a place not to miss. Close to the Plaza in Santa Fe.

A new friend recommended La Casa Sena. Pretty cool place, the manager stopped by the table as we were settling in and I commented on the size of the lodge pole pine supports and he said we were in the original stable. They bought the place in 1980 and had renovated everything. The ambience was superb, as we had a crackling fire by our table on this very cold winter night. The wine list is most impressive. And a large number of inexpensive wines, plus more that would be for those who are really celebrating or have expense accounts. Food was tasty. 5 stars. The mussels with chorizo and fennel were perfectly cooked and delicious. The elk tenderloin (from Australia of all places) was perfectly cooked, tender, succulent and very flavorful. My wife loved the trout, but mostly the baby collard greens that accompanied her meal. All in all a memorable meal. However, the place is expensive. I don't think you can get out of here without it costing $100 each. Inflation has hit.

Best thing we had was the apricot goat cheese filo roll. Really fantastic. This courtyard restaurant was a great place to escape the late heat of the day. Nice tree cover. A good place for a drink and dinner. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The drinks were really slow for both alcohol abs none alcohol for some reason. A very strange pinch point to create at the small bar. The food was solid but nothing too exciting. I had a Cesar Salad for dinner. Great presentation. I loved the anchovies. However the dressing was a bit dull which is too bad because it looked as if it was going to be amazing.

I should have known from the start when we walked into a 3/4 empty restaurant at 7:00PM on a Saturday night. So many people working in the empty restaurant must have been 3 staffers to every customer and yet the service was lacking. Simple things like not refilling waters or clearing off unused bread plates and basket. Food was marginal. Felt like my food had been touched by dozens of hands before it was placed in front of me. "If the plate looks good on Instagram, it doesn't have to taste good " Must be the kitchen motto. And after we paid the bill, we lingered for a few minutes and noticed our waiter had put on a sportcoat and gotten the hell out of there . They are great places to eat in Santa Fe. Unfortunately, this is not one of them. And yes, the restroom garbage can was overflowing.

The service and seating area ambience were great. Location was also amazing and there's an east lot behind the restaurant. The food was just okay.

Very cool and hidden restaurant. Good brunch and dinner, both with different items on the menu. Service is a little slow and the two staff members we had both times we not all that attentive, but with that said, we enjoyed the venue and food very much

While going here, just for dinner is really great, and lunch in their wonderful courtyard is very pleasant in the right season. But mostly I go for the jazz at Club Lagato,, which is part of Casa Sena, and where you can get all the food on the regular menu that you want. Wonderful combination, jazz, and great food.

I have dined at this restaurant for 25 years and this was the most disappointing experience I have ever had. Service was terrible and the food was second rate. I raved about your restaurant to another couple that was spending the week in Santa fe with us and I felt the need to make excuses for your establishment. Hope you do better in the future

We came to check it out prior to our dinner reservation. We had some drinks and decided to try have a snack. We ordered the calamari and I can honestly say it is the worst calamari I have ever had. It was chewy and inedible. We will be canceling our reservation.

Christmas dinner was a treat. Cedar entertained us brilliantly. Beautiful art and lovely wine. Thanks!

I love Santa Fe and loved la casa sena but miss y'all singing show tunes the new management need to bring that back! It was unique and fun now the restaurant just seems like any other restaurant.

First, the service was excellent. I rarely write a negative review but for the price of the menu items I was really disappointed. The Caesar salad seemed like a bagged salad with average dressing with a parmesean crisp thrown in. The entrees were at least $40. Two of us ordered lamb tangine and there were literally 3 tiny pieces of lamb in the entire dish. The description on the menu of the vegetables included did not match with what was delivered on the plate. The fish dish also did not include the vegetables listed. Service great, back of house needs some inspiration or a raise.

The patio was lovely to sit in and the service okay, but the food was mediocre at best and VERY expensive. We were there celebrating my daughter's graduation and was very disappointed with the food overall. The Nicoise was tasteless and not what a traditional nicoise has in it, the fries that came with the burger were heated under a headlamp and not fresh, the gnocchi meh and very small portion and was just not a good meal. I won't be recommending this restaurant to anyone.

Such a beautiful courtyard setting. The Portuguese wine was amazing! We did not order food, but all the dishes at tables around us looked and smelled delicious. Service was impeccable.

So, one comes to Santa Fe for the enchantment, that magical feel you only get at the Plaza, the weather, the Jewelry, the magical scene, mountain, rivers,.... There are many gastronomic experiences your palate will enjoy... but the one that comes to the very top is the excellent, delicious food at La Casa Sena. You will enjoy a new taste like no other. The atmosphere inside the courtyard and the care and professionalism of the staff will make you feel amazing. A special thanks to the manager Belle, the wonderful Ben, Stu and staff.!!! The wine club is so worth it, especially when returning to Santa Fe.

I'm not sure why they only have 3.5 stars. We had a lovely meal in their beautiful courtyard. Started with Caesar salad... Love the parmesan bowl. I had the lamb ribs with deconstructed hummus (which just means chickpeas) and the apricot pistachio rolls. Lamb was nicely cooked and tender. The rolls were crispy outside and creamy savory inside. Hubby had the elk tenderloin which was delicious... Tender and not gamey at all. We also had the Panna Cotta and Galaktoboureko for dessert. Great first meal and a great welcome to Santa Fe

Great service, everyone who worked there was amazing. The Calamari was delicious and the lamb tacos yummy. It was beautiful outside dining. Excited to go back.

La Casa Sena is an incredible spot that I will take visiting friends to impress them. Service was above average and so is the ambiance. Best burger in all of Santa Fe. I've been living here for almost a year now and this has been the best burger I have ever eaten! Cooked to perfection and amazing flavor. Totally melt in your mouth beef. The tomato slice was pretty thick but had a great taste to it so i wasn't mad. My gf had the lamb tacos and loved them!!! We ordered the phyllo rolls which were excellent. Cocktails are strong and delicious. The entire experience was delightful and satisfying. Spent over $100 and the meal and experience was worth it. The servers were so personable and kind it was an excellent experience through and through. See you at our next anniversary celebration.

The owner needs to consider jumping ship on this investment. Two bad meals in two weeks with questionable service, this evening notwithstanding as our waitress was outstanding ness not be punished for the uninventive cuisine and horrible timing on the kitchen. I have had the salmon last week and the branzino this evening. Both were tough and lacked flavor, even though presented well...when all the meals finally showed. Truly a restaurant this popular should show off better. The more I hear folks mentioning this as a possibility to go, the more I cringe at the aspect they will decide to go to a different city. Such as not for this culinary scene. This place fell short of the goal and is highly overrated. Please change ownership soon. Your pillaging of profits is predominantly a sign of arrogance and ego. In one term this meal sucked.

No inside seating that was cooler than outside. Big negative when it's in the low 90's at night. Waiter was very weird and aggressive, as well as being non-responsive after he asked a question. Ordered a grapefruit drink. There was a slice of grapefruit on the glass that looked two days old. The drink was bad and had too much ice in it to make worth the cost. Appetizer was okay. Entrees came too fast and the side dish was swimming in oil. I would not tecommend this place.