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The Burger | 8 oz. Short Rib - High Desert at The Mystic, Santa Fe, NM

High Desert at The Mystic

3.9
3.9
16 Reviews
$30 and under
Café

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2 people
19:00
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Mesmerize your palate with the flavors of Santa Fe. Offering a wide variety of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner options, our menu blends regional culinary heritage—with a modern twist. Indulge in our decadent and imaginative desserts or our creatively crafted cocktails inspired by Santa Fe's vibrant culture and local ingredients—a true feast for the senses. The High Desert Cafe offers an intimate, yet casual setting, perfect for any time of day. Join us and let our spirited oasis spellbind your cravings!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, American, Southwest
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (505) 473-5348
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a wedding, rehearsal dinner, birthday, concert, reunion or corporate gathering, we offer a variety of ways to make any event unique and customized to your particular style. Additional to The High Desert Cafe, The Mystic Santa Fe boasts a large, charming outdoor venue delivering a dreamy and fun vibe for any large gathering.

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
High Desert at The Mystic offers a "hidden gem" experience in Santa Fe with "amazing" food and "outstanding" flatbreads and salads. Guests rave about the "lovely" service and fresh, scratch-made dishes. The inviting decor and diverse seating options provide a charming atmosphere, making it a delightful spot for dining.

16 Reviews
  1. Sherry

    New Mexico

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We wanted so badly to love this place, the wait staff had no idea about anything on the menu, had no idea when we were served incomplete meals and when we asked where is the rest of the meal she had no idea what we were talking about, the staff was busy chatting to each other to acknowledge us and when we asked for the check we were presented with an option to pay with tip options starting at 22% we can only say that we wish the brunch was as good as the pics on the site look, Santa Fe so needs a great brunch option and we were hoping this would do the trick, not so much…

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  2. Maru

    New Mexico

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    They DID NOT reserve a table for us. Service was poor with two events going on simultaneously. It was terrible and we will never go back.

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  3. Mike

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall very good. Service was very slow as there was only one Waiter! Waiter made up for slowness by Ben g very gracious.

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  4. Ron

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We ordered the fried chicken/waffle for brunch. The waffles were very good…light and tasty. The chicken was not fried as usual. It looked like medium sized pieces were dipped in egg and flour and then cooked. Very disappointing. My husband had huevos rancheros that was runny and not tasty at all. The patio consists of a few tables on gravel with a fence. Very sparse and unattractive. All in all, very disappointing. We will not return.

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  5. Gail

    New Mexico

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and delighted by the atmosphere and decor. Most other diners were outside in the patio and we were inside so quiet except for music. Interesting menu. I had Caesar salad and didn’t line the dressing. Friend has quinoa salad and really liked it. A new favorite place!

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  6. Edward

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Limited menu. Served croissant egg sandwich on a hamburger bun.

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  7. Melissa

    Amarillo

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Service was lovely with great conversation.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. springer

    Dallas

    145 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    145 reviews

    Dined on 29 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    first time here for lunch and definitely not the last. First and foremost, our server Martine  was wonderful. Got the answers to all of our questions and was personable yet professional. We had guacamole which to my pallet was a tattoo spicy, but my husband loved it and then we shared a fig and pear flatbread, which was definitely yummy. Recommend and will return.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. AdairW

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Even though the kitchen closes at 2, they were able to take our orders at 1:30 and serve us

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  10. DesertGator

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There are four different areas where guests might be seated: near the entrance; in the space where there is live entertainment; a sort of lounging area with low, cushioned benches and low tables (which I liked); and outdoors. The menu is not extensive but everything looked enticing - I had an excellent Green Goddess salad including a generous amount of chicken. The recent remodeling of this property included nice, modern, spacious, and clean rest rooms. Maybe not the most important thing, but a huge, positive contrast with the facilities at many of Santa Fe's eating places. I am plagued with a high sensitivity to noisy places - anything but a crypt makes conversation difficult with anyone I am with - but High Desert is no worse than anywhere else in this regard. One thing that could be improved is parking. There are not enough spaces for even less than a full restaurant and some of the spaces are marked as reserved for the adjacent Jackalope store. I ended up parking at a strip mall in the next block.

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FAQs

High Desert at The Mystic offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 473-5348.

High Desert at The Mystic is rated 3.9 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00

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Google Map for High Desert at The Mystic

2810 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    St. Michaels Dr
  • Area
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, American, Southwest
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit
  • Phone number
    (505) 473-5348
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a wedding, rehearsal dinner, birthday, concert, reunion or corporate gathering, we offer a variety of ways to make any event unique and customized to your particular style. Additional to The High Desert Cafe, The Mystic Santa Fe boasts a large, charming outdoor venue delivering a dreamy and fun vibe for any large gathering.
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