Horseman's Haven Cafe

This place is amazing and worth the wait, if there is one. They seemed pretty busy, because parking was full up front, when we arrived on a Saturday around 6 but when we went I side it wasn't bad. They seated us right away and got us our drinks, we both got tea & lemonaid. We both got the 3D Burrito, his had ground beef and cheese (my fiance highly recommends the ground beef), and green and mine had Carne Adovada and cheese with red. They came out amazing such a good Burrito was enough for my fiance to barely finish, I had about half left over. My fiance has been eati g here since he was a kid and they survived covid, lets keep this place open!!! We are definitely coming here again as soon as we can.

Ordered a HANDHELD breakfast Burrito with green chili, when I got to my location to eat I found a soggy overfilled tortilla and almost no green chili insight. This burrito was impossible to handhold and I’m all about value for money but if it’s going to be a sloppy mess at least put it in a container rather than super thin foil. Trying to eat this thing was comedic and when I went back in to ask for green chili since there was almost none they said it would be an extra three dollars since they could see a TINY bit. This place used to be great 15 years ago .

Food was awesome! Due to some odd circumstances i ended up having a long talk with the staff there. Honestly some of the nicest humans i have met in a long time, really made me happy and I’ll be sure to pass it on. Also that level 2 spicy green chili was no joke!

Great place for breakfast/brunch. Local spot that is very consistent especially for the Steak and eggs that I order. Coworkers consistently mention the salsas are the hottest so if your into heat, do so. The same chefs all the time and very attentive to your cup of coffee. Great price point and HUGE PORTIONS!

We ate at 5:00 pm on a Wednesday and the restaurant was very empty. We ordered Juevos Rancheros and Enchiladas. Both were very good but the level 2 green chili looses all of its flavor. It tastes more like ghost pepper rather than NM green Chili.

Good breakfast and service. We had Huevos Rancheros with green chile on the side and Chorizo breakfast.

I have eaten here many times and it is always fantastic. First and foremost, the service couldn't be any be better. The food always comes out quickly, and they have quite possibly the best Green Chile in town. I will say, however, that the furniture is starting to be a little worse for wear, but it is always clean. Anytime I am in Sants Fe, this is my go-to breakfast place.

Worth a stop if you are in Santa Fe. Servers were efficient and fast. Food was really good. I enjoy the red chile here. If you enjoy your food nuclear hot, than try the level II green chile.

The fattest, yummiest breakfast burrito I've ever had. Hand-held burrito requires at least two hands to hold.

Fire!!!! Straight up incredibly delicious food and if you want HOT green chile they have it here. I can't say enough about how amazing the food is here - the burgers especially just incredible. Super down to earth atmosphere and the staff are quick and helpful. There definitely something special about Horseman's Haven and I highly recommend stopping by.

I just read a detailed review on a Facebook foodies page regarding how a disable vet was treated here. Let me first say my meals here have been OK, not good or bad enough to warrant a review. But having read about how a man who put his life on the line while serving his country was treated (wasn't served at all) is enough to turn me off on HHC forever. So ciao baby!

Great chicharrone & bean burrito w green! The green chile had just the right kick to it. I'll be eating here every time back in Santa Fe!

On the way for a fund day of fishing and decided to stop in for breakfast. This little quaint breakfast spot was busy but we found a spot to sit. We ordered the huevos rancheros. I loved that they had it in blue corn tortillas. The potato's we a little crispy and but soft as well. We also ordered the breakfast burrito. The red Chile was full of flavor, not spicy at all, but I did not mind as it had amazing flavor to go with the dish. The green chile however had a kick to it, but did not overwhelm the dish. The prices were reasonable for the portions of food you get. This is a definite must go to spot if you visit Santa Fe.

Ah what a taste. But as a critic I want to talk about the positives and negatives. We had two dishes and both definitely delicious, especially the green chili sauce. They provide enough food to take home for the average person and that makes it worth the price. But I had to go up and ask for silverware, never got water cups and realized later that we had to pay in the front. This could have been fixed from the waiters/ workers coming to us at any time instead of talking, and a simple sign at the start that told you where to pay if they didn't tell us. I was just passing by and I don't think I'll go back, but the food was great, don't get me wrong there.

Stopped here got lunch after a long trip yesterday and work. I'd have to agree with many other reviewers it was excellent. Breakfast was still available so I got the heuvos rancheros and it was great. The green chile on top had a lot of zip! It was hot but grew up in Az a long time ago so was hoping for that. Eggs were done perfectly and the tortilla on the side was great. The beans and potatoes that came with it were all so good together I had a hard time stopping from the whole plate which was huge. Service was excellent and friendly. Kind of old school vibe to it which was perfect ambience for the place. Will be back next trip. Maybe even breakfast again before I head home tomorrow!

We love this place. Huge glasses of ice water! Reliable New Mexican cuisine, the chile sauces are *very* warming. I always order the chicken enchiladas and there's plenty of chicken in there. Generous portions. Good prices. Friendly service.

Whenever someone's going to Santa Fe and asks me where to eat, Horseman's Haven tops the list for New Mexican food. Situated far down Cerrillos from the Plaza (next to a gas station), this no-frills place caters mostly to locals. It's known for the hottest green chile in town, but offers so much more. We rolled in for breakfast and sat down. No wait. Servers came quickly and we had drinks in no time. After ordering, we had time to take in the surroundings, which reflect the varied tastes of people who live here. MMA event posters. A longhorn rack above the kitchen window. Vigas in the ceiling. Figurines of horses and livestock. Various paintings, prints, and busts. In a short few minutes, our food arrived. Adovada Enchiladas with Green Chile This dish is listed in my Yelp profile as what I'd choose for my last meal on Earth. Thankfully, that wasn't the case, but it was incredible, as always. Blue corn tortillas are layered with rich, delectable chunks of adovada and topped with cheese and green Chile that commands your attention, but isn't crazy hot and plays well with the red adovada. The quality of chile here stands out. It comes with beans, a side of posole, and a tortilla. The rest of the family ate traditional breakfast items--eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast. Each was good quality and up to par. Everything starts with quality ingredients and tastes great. Both red and green are on the hot side of average and rich in flavor. That's square one for New Mexican food. I vouch for the enchiladas with any filling, the huevos rancheros, and the sopapillas. Level 2 This special green chile comes only as a side. Why? It scorches. While paying, I asked if I could try it. I got a few chips, a little cup of phosphorescent green stuff--and an extra large cup of ice water.. My mouth was on fire, my tongue swelled up,before running next door to get a pint of ice cream at the gas station. It took an hour to speak again. Be careful! Horseman's Haven is a must-stop for me when I'm in town. Don't come if you want to see and be seen or for instagram. Come for incredible New Mexican food in a low-key setting.

Stopped in here based on reviews and weren't disappointed. Greeted at the door and told to seat ourselves. Pleasant waitress provided menus and took our drink order. We ordered a Frito pie as an appetizer and it arrived quickly, was hot, both with heat and green chilies and was delicious. We both ordered the steak and eggs and a perfectly cooked rib steak and eggs was delivered timely just after we finished the Frito pie. The steak and eggs quickly went the way of the Frito pie for a very satisfying meal. Prices are reasonable and I highly recommend them.

Dear God this place is sooo good! Great flavor and the green chili had some heat on it! Place is clean and staff is friendly and efficient! Food came out right away! My nose is still running but great food! Everyone was happy with their meal!!!

Absolutely Amazing. You have to get out of the Sante Fe square and venture to Horseman's Haven Cafe. Authentic real New Mexican food. Tried 5 different items and all were incredible.

Great meal for my 65 th birthday Always Fun I might have had my first sopaipilla here !! Very tasty steak !

Great local spot. Can go wrong with anything about your order in my opinion. Chile has good flavor and is one of the hottest

I feel like the 5 stars ratings for this place are extremely false. Very greasy food that makes you feel sick, unclean establishment. Never again. These ratings are not true.

This place is an old school mom and pop sorta place. I always stopped here for breakfast on the way from Albuquerque to Taos and looked forward to the stop. The chili is some of the best in New Mexico. The staff is very attentive and make the experience great. This was my first time stopping for lunch. I ordered the cheeseburger and some French toast for dessert. The burger was delicious and served with potatoes that were somewhere between French fries and mashed potatoes with nice seasoning. The French toast was delicious. My only suggestion would be to offer some whipped cream with it. I have been here many times and will return again.

We showed up at 2:00pm and there was only three other couples in eating put are order in and got are food . Then we needed some red chili after waiting 15 minutes and no one coming by we had to yell out to one of the works that we needed some help. The service was bad and the food was just all right.

Stumbled upon this cozy diner-style breakfast spot. Their homemade Chile Verde alongside classic Huevos Rancheros and burritos offer a fantastic combo of heat and sweetness. Perfect comforting, flavorful start to the day

Food. the BEST green chile. Really. The best. Small, unpretentious, nice people. And REALLY REALLY the very best green chile.

#2 hot or don't go because it's a diner style restaurant but you'd be missing out. BIG TIME!

Recently enjoyed a short little getaway in Santa Fe. Stayed at a cute spot on the outskirts of the plaza, went to a fancy dinner then to a concert at the Bridge. The next morning we had a lazy start and ended up at the Horseman's Haven Cafe for late breakfast, hell, I guess it was technically brunch. Never been here, and might not have ventured in without the recommendation but I was happy I did! The place is quite unassuming nestled closely to a gas station but sometimes those are the gems that overlooked. Horseman's Haven is New Mexican food fare and for us locals we just can't ever seem to get enough! You'll find that family friendly service and home cooked meal feel here. I pecked at some lunch and breakfast items since I couldn't decide. Pancakes and the carne adovada breakfast plate. The stack came with two huge pancakes, that I regret to say I was unable to finish. The plate was covered with carne adovada, topped with two eggs and a generous side of potatoes. Needless to say, I was full and content after eating as much as I could. We waited longer to be sat than we did to get out food. You should check em out, I'm confident you will be as happy and full as I was by the end of your visit.

OMG!!! Green Chile is the best in town on anything they make. It's so delicious and there green cheeseburgers are amazing.

Another great lunch!!! Father-in-law had never been here...so...he's hooked delish breakfast n lunch, great service, bathrooms very good...a plus when eating out!!! Food consistently good, sometimes packed, always welcoming, you won't leave feeling hungry...That's guaranteed Come feeling Leavegreat size drinks and dishes, very good variety of goodies on the menu....if you're traveling..."H Haven Cafe " is a MUST!!!! Close to highway's, fuel and lodging, you'll never be disappointed. Don't expect plush opulence, this has southwest appeal in simple form! A "hole in the Wall"......That is a complement, as these Resturant/diner/cafés are the best, when it comes to noshing on the fly!!! Limited parking, seating, several booths n table combinations, But Worth any wait!!! Come to Eat...Leave sated and happy

Do you like your Chile hot? If so, this is the place for you! My wife and I occasionally frequent the Horseman Haven. But the Chile is hot enough that we can't really carry on a coherent conversation. I've been told my earlobes sweet when I eat here. Good food but be prepared for hot (spicy, not temperature).

Way too expensive, prices have doubled in 3-4 years. They lost the charm, should just go big time,

Had some friends drag me to this... "location"... I hesitate, because calling it a restaurant might be offensive to many a restauranteur's. This might even qualify for a notable ranking in the worse meals ever produced in the history of humans preparing food. My friends either have really bad taste, or enjoy punishing themselves. Had a very odd looking hamburger - a fried patty - previously frozen, which is where it should have stayed. The home fries were a soggy tasteless scoop of potatoes on their way to being mashed potatoes tossed on the frier for a few seconds. Garnishing was a tomato slice - with the stem in the center, some odd pickle slivers, and pulverized lettuce. ... Let's just end it there - take my advice - walk the few steps down to the gas station, in the same lot, and grab anything off their spinning food offers under the heat lamp. Will be safer to eat and more satisfying.

The son of the owners was a great server. Said he would replace my eggs with a free pancake. When got to checkout the lady at cashier charged us 83$ because she didn't get the writing on the ticket so guessed what we had even after we told her. Never talked to original server and the manager woman walked away not wanting to deal with the ticket. Another one in our group paid 49 another paid 37$ and another paid for 25. Each of us got one plate with exception of the 80(two people), 49(got side pancakes). This is wild over 200$ for one breakfast for one meal each

Being from New York and visiting Santa Fe to visit friends/family, great to have decent authentic Mex food! (Growing up in L.A., difficult to get any from the East Coast.) Family style, down to earth, honest to goodness home-cooked meals, esp. the combination plate and the burritos). They do close at 2pm, except Fri/Sat (7pm), closed on Mondays. Recommend this highly for those weary travellers from the other side of the Mississippi.

I've been going here since it was basically the inside of a gas station. It's just the best green chile in the world. I have a quart of it in my freezer right now. It's a mom and pop New Mexico home style restaurant. I once drove 10 hours from Texas just to eat breakfast here. If there are restaurants in Heaven, Horseman's Haven will be there.

Now the food was great but we ordered two enchilada plates and iced tea, the bill was $45.00. Wait they charged us for two salsa's, chips & salsa. So I asked for an itemized receipt and he verbally explained the pricing. I'm shaking my head and I paid it plus gave a 20% tip. Bottom line never again will I dine here.

Solid Green Chile. Been driving past for years. Finally stopped in. Did not disappoint. Nothing fancy just good food with great Chile. Green has some great flavor with just enough heat. Only thing I would do differently is order a side of green for the potatoes. Will be back.

Ever in Santa Fe New Mexico, check it and enjoy..Great Service, great staff, awesome food.!

This place is great for lunch, the red and green chili is always hot and super flavorful. Nice hidden gem in Santa Fe.

You cannot come to Santa Fe without eating at this restaurant. They have awesome food and they have fabulous service. They always make sure that you have been served with the best quality food and they are always very friendly.

Came here 12/21 and the food and service were awful. They have been hit VERY hard by 'rona. I ordered the green chili cheeseburger, which I have had in the past, and there were a few problems. A) it wasn't the same, at all. Like a greasy spoon burger. It used to be served open face with cottage fries and garnishes, very appetizing and, in fact, one of the most popular dishes among a lot of locals. No longer, and B) after I had finished my marginal and disappointing burger, another burger that had been partially eaten was brought to my table. I asked the server why he would bring something like this to someone's table, and he replied "Because I was told to." I replied to him "Well, this is me telling you to take it away. First of all I've finished my meal and am ready to leave, and, um...."CAN'T YOU SEE THAT SOMEONE HAS ALREADY STARTED EATING THIS HAMBURGER????" After about 20 meals here I am not coming back, at least until their cook from Mexico, who left a white back, returns. He is the guy that looked out and smiled at everyone who came in and was the heart of this establishment, but he left several months ago. I understand he does not plan to come back. And neither do I. Sayonara, Horseman's Haven.

This was my first time to eat here. Lots if friends had recommended Horseman's Haven to me for years. The food was amazing ew Mexico style breakfast with Posile and Beans with Chorizo and eggs. Had it Christmas style. As good a meal that I have had a where In Santa Fe. Been coming here for 62 years. I'll be back in my next trip.

This place has great food and great service. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The food came out fast and fresh within a few minutes! The breakfast burrito was delicious and the green chile was amazing. They have a variety of dishes to choose from and everything sounds tasty.

I wouldn't have known about this little cafe/diner located in the same compound of a gas station if it wasn't for Anthony Bourdain(AB): Parts Unknown S2,E3. What really stick to me was when he couldn't handle the green chile (GC). The place actually claim it's the spiciest chile around town. So, we drove from downtown to this place to conquer the hottest chile (I actually chickened out. Haha). If you are driving down 14, look for the Phillips 66 gas station sign. Although, the cafe sign is facing the main road, it can be easily missed. We didn't order what exactly AB had. We had their Green Chile Burger. Smothered with all that green chile (level 1) goodness. We were ready to get the level 2 green chile but the lady who helped us warned us that it is very, very spicy to the point that she was almost begging us not to get it. We obliged. And it was the best decision ever. It was nice of her to give us a sample of that evil sauce so we could at least try it. The regular green chile is spicy enough to make you pause after the second bite. I tried putting a teaspoonful of the level 2 GC and surely she wasn't kidding about how spicy it is! It is great for sporadically seasoning your sides but never for smothering your food. It was that spicy! We were sweating and sniffling at the end of our very casual but fully satisfactory meal. This place offer breakfast all day and they have lunch and dinner special. It doesn't matter what food you order but having GC smothered on your food is the way to go. We even went back to buy 4 pints(2 reg. 2 level 2) of their GC to take home before hitting the road back to TX. They actually have pints of frozen GC for tourists to take home This place is a must while in Santa Fe.

its been a while since my son brought me there for a weekend breakfast. Definitly not for the weak of tongue or stomach, but then again not much of the good Santa Fe eats are. Now that my sinus are cleared out I can say im ready to go back again on short notice! thanks for the good grub,

Good customer service, decent food. I was surprised at some of the pricing, given that a lot of entrees such as enchiladas & taco platters were somewhat lower than I expected. One thing in life that Iearned long ago- never eat cheap tacos before a road trip. I'll leave it at that. Couldn't go wrong with a club sandwich with home fries & a large unsweetened iced tea for $8.95. Why not? While the decor is something out of 1918 rather than 2018, the restaurant makes up for it with genuinely friendly customer service. The female servers? Not bad in the looks department with those skin-tight jeans. Two stars for just that. Would stop in for another try though.

Ordered a burger It was dry and overcooked Won't come back except maybe breakfast and too hot green chili

...so, yeah, it's as good as everyone says... For fine dining, go elsewhere; for copious amounts of essential New Mexican cuisine, you shouldn't pass it up!

Don't let the fact that it shares a parking lot with a gas station fool you. I found this place on accident and out of sheer hunger desperation. I just came in from Southern California for a funeral and was staying next door at the Hyatt (?). I needed something within walking distance and thought, why not? I just needed to eat anything, even if it looked like a dive in a gas station parking lot. Wow. I was pleasantly shocked and surprised when I opened my styrofoam (HEAVY, styrofoam) container back in the hotel room. I ordered two cheese enchiladas (Christmas - green & red chile) and it...was...amazing. I love that most NM restaurants I ate at didn't serve the same rice and refried beans but delicious whole pintos and posole (instead of rice) *happy foodie dance* The green chile...it'll knock your socks off for heat and flavor. The red, just plain delicious. It took me over an hour of eating it in sections to get through it all. Now, I'm starving and absolutely craving it again. NOTHING like it or compares in Southern California. Can't wait to get back! Happy eating!

The food is good But the service Is horrible! Waiter spilled drinks all over us and said he didn't have time to clean it. He got upset because we just wanted to wipe the table rather than move to another booth. Extremely rude waiter. we left without ordering because he was so hateful. I was sad be cause the food really is good.

Been a faithful customer for many years. Today was a total disappointment. The waitress forgot just about everything, is less familiar with the selections than I, and became argumentive when I tried to inform her of a misconception of hers! Lady at the next table was complaining about the toughness of her food saying it was inedible! Bring back the old crew!!!

One of the best breakfast spots in town! We usually stop in every visit to Santa Fe. Have been for many years now. It's consistently good! Old timey feel, comfortable. It's grown up around the place, we've seen the development grow around over the years. Hopefully this is just great for business because the staff seem very nice.

A friend recommended this place as an alternative to a lot of the touristy places closer to town. I would have never known about it otherwise. It's right next to a gas station. I'm glad we came here. Had the carne adovada with pesole, rice and beans. Also has the green chili. Everything was great. Definitely worth stopping by.

I'm only giving this 2 stars instead of 1 because our server was pleasant. Food was very disappointing. I got grilled cheese sandwich and it was greasy. Home fries were good. Husband got a bowl of posole. He did not finish it. Soup itself was not very good. It came with a mild red chili (other choice was a spicy green) which tasted like broth with a ton of chili powder in it. Horrible. Thank goodness he had ordered it on the side. His meal included a sopapailla. They brought it with his meal, so of course it was stone cold by dessert time. Probably would have been good if freshly fried. FYI no alcohol, which I NEVER dock stars for. Menu had. in large print that you here is no free refills on sodas. They close at 8:00 pm.

A great home style cafe, serving great breakfasts and New Mexican favorites. Friendly, attentive service. Their chile (red or green) is always some of the hottest in town. Definitely not for the faint of heart, or mortal stomachs. Had the huevos rancheros with green sauce on my last visit. If did not disappoint. Great paired with hot coffee.