Santa Fe Restaurant — Restaurant in Kennewick

I was super thrilled to try a New Mexican spot but this miss the mark. I got chile relleno they were the worst I’ve ever had from any Mexican establishment. The egg was dry, the red sauce that topped the relleno taste like it was from a can. Not authentic at all. I took a few bites of my food and told the server I was not going to pay because I didn’t like the food. She stated that was fine but for me to never come back there 😆 trust & believe I would never come back or spend a cent in that place . Instead of her asking how could she make it right that was a response and I’m ok with that. Customer service trash and she was talking s* to the cook & owner about the fact I didn’t like the food… her thinking I’m sure because I’m African American I couldn’t understand Spanish, but wrong… save your money...

I wanted to give a good review, I really did. I was hopeful, but... Not great. At all. We ate there once when it finally reopened as Santa Fe and were not impressed then. Tried again when a friend wanted to go, and that sealed the deal. We won't be back. Taco salad was soaking wet like they poured a cup of water in the bottom of it, and the cheese enchiladas had so much sauce there was no discernable outline of the food hidden underneath. The burrito was, meh.

Then there was dessert. We had flan and churros. The flan had the consistency of a wet suit, very, very rubbery, and the churros...wow... so dry and tough they were hard to even cut through. Like they had been cooked last week, frozen, then mircrowaved and sent to our table. Disaster. This place was great when it was Kikos....

This hidden gem is an amazing addition to Eastern Kennewick. The service is fast, attentive, and courteous. The food, 😗🤌 is soo good, portions huge, and amazing pricing!! I had the pollo a la cerma, which is my go to for Mexican food. The cream sause was so flavorful and thick, big pieces of chicken and the veg was not skimmped!! Even the simplest part the rice and beans were beyond!! Homemade flour tortillas, yes please!! (insert Homer Simpson drolling here)🤤🤤🤤!! My hubby had the shredded beef chalupa it was HUGE(thats what she said).. Took up the whole side of the plate which is about 20 inches across!! The shredded beef was so tender, and flavor was🥰😍!! My hubby and myself both ate GOOD with plenty of leftovers to take home for under $40! I Can't wait to go back and try...