Valentina's - Santa Fe

This is a conflicted review as iv had a mixed experience there. The food itself was great and close to some of the best new Mexican food ive had in Santa Fe. I ordered the breakfast burrito with chorizo and let me tell you, the red chili had a wonderful heat and a full bodied and hearty flavor while the green chili was acidic but not overwhelming and in combination played well together. The potatoes where cooked wonderfully and were seasoned just right and really took the chili flavor and ran with it to the moon. Unfortunately, maybe the waiter didn't hear or maybe there was a shortage they didn't tell me about, there was barely to no chorizo in the burrito. Once i got halfway through i started pulling the burrito apart, fork and knife, and not a nugget of chorizo was to be found which was sad as that would have made it a 5 star for me. That and the margarita that was ordered, while it was a deep glass and well iced, probably had about half a shot of tequila in it even though it was priced in the opposite index. Now is here where we get into the negative part of the review. Our server, David, wasn't there top waiter or was his first night there as it felt like we were bottom of the priority, even next to his duties. We arrived at 7 and finished around 8, the restaurant closes at 9(as its listed here on google) yet all of his cleaning duties happened directly next to us as we ate, talked, and wrapped up the meal. Sweeping, table/chair management, making sure that everyone in the dining room and kitchen and outside seating could hear his placement of the menus, all 16 of them for the big party that was coming in as if he were having a slapping contest with the table. No apologies, half smile or anything. Also he barley broke 34db meaning that the music from the kitchen(20 feet away) was louder than the server(at our table). And with that it was like talking to a robot, he would ask you how you were doing when we sat down, i responded and then he moved to step two of his order prompt not realizing he needed to respond to what i said. I went with another person and they claimed that this was the first time ever experiencing below subpar attuited from staff but first impressions are first impressions. Tl;DR: Unless we got a funky night with staff like my friend suggested, this place is a great take out restaurant!

The staff is so nice! The food is always good! The menu is full of different options it keeps you coming back!

We ordered . We got them but no tequila in their margaritas. We asked that they take them back. They refused and charged us full price. $8.00+. We paid and left. Did not even wait for the food. I have been around the world and this was the worst dining experience ever. No, we did not touch the fake margaritas. So we paid for air and a lousy establishment

11/10. Came here after a long work day in Santa Fe and will absolutely return when I'm in the area I cannot recommend it enough the staff is great the bathrooms are clean and smell nice and the whole place is decorated really uniquely and it's a great atmosphere. Great food too I got a stuffed sopapiia and it was one of the best I've ever had

Okay So We Went Here January 3rd 2023 And It Is Our New FAVORITE PLACE TO GO IN SANTA FE!!! THEY HAVE THE BESTEST RED AND GREEN CHILE IN THE WHOLE TOWN OF SANTA FE NO DOUBT!! The Food Was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, Service Was Outstanding, So if Your In The Area DON'T MISS (VALENTINA'S RESTAURANT) YOU WILL BE GLAD THAT YOU DID!!