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El Meson

213 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-1926 (Downtown)
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Ranked #12 of 413 restaurants in Santa Fe
Price range: $18 - $31
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Spanish
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Downtown
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Madison, Wisconsin
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24 reviews 24 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Very good tapas, great atmosphere. They have scheduled entertainment in the bar area. We were lucky enough to catch an incredible Flamenco show. It was a wonderful surprise, and added even more to an already fantastic evening. The waiter was very attentive, in spite of having a several tables to tend to. Make sure you make a reservation. This place... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

I spent about two weeks in Spain. I loved the food there. El Meson is a restaurant that has wonderful authentic Spanish food.

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Baltimore, Maryland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

We loved the opportunity to share small plates of interestingly prepared dishes. The gaspacho, was great and the combination of grilled oyster mushrooms and lamb kebabs, was yummy! The service was great, ordering, each selection at an attentive but relaxing pace. A great dining experience.

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Read reviews on trip advisor and was glad I tried this restaurant. The place is very intimate and casual. The staff very friendly and courteous. I tried Gambas al Ajillo very tasty. For main dish I shared the Paella A La Valenciana absolutely delicious. Our server was Matthew and the service was impeccable. I have found my touch of Spain... More

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Tampa, Florida
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27 reviews 27 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

A great tapas place. Eat at the bar and enjoy the entertinmant or make reservation and sit in the dining room. Michael at the bar is a knowledgable somnelier and guide to Santa Fe.

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Port Angeles, Washington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Wow, this place was fabulous! The tapas menu was very extensive and the quality of the food was marvelous! Great selection of reasonably priced Spanish wines, too. Loved it!

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Grand Cayman
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35 restaurant reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

This tapas restaurant is in a good location downtown. We stopped for an early dinner while touring the shops. The restaurant has good atmosphere, good music and an open kitchen. We had very good service. The price for the "small plates" ranged from $8 for a few olives to $14 for a small overcooked piece of pork....how dissapointing!

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wichita
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58 reviews 58 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

Loved the food here. Three of us shared seven tapas and all were fabulous. The service was great, and the server was very helpful with suggestions for how much and what to order. Would have loved to have come here more than once during our trip!

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Durango
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Had dinner last night at el Meson. The food was wonderful (had the mixed grill) and a very nice spanish wine. Mackenzie, our server, was very helpful with wine selection and was a delight. Friendly and very attentive. After dinner we moved in to the bar to listen to some great jazz. Michael, the bartender, remembered us from the prior... More

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Baltimore
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48 reviews 48 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We went on Tango Tuesday without knowing what we were in for. We only wanted tapas and drinks so we elected to sit at a table in the bar. It was probably about 7:30 when we arrived and there were perhaps only two other tables occupied. By the time we ordered drinks people had started to arrive carrying small bags... More

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