La Fiesta Lounge

Stopped in for a cocktail and a snack after shopping all day. Time for some libations!The four of us had: a Makers Mark Manhattan neat, a Herrudura Margarita on the rocks, a Dos Equis and a Cucumber & Jalapeño Margarita up. All were well mixed, not overly strong, and very nicely garnished. We heard a stomach growl amongst a party so we order some sweet potato fries and the Short Rib Nachos---so good! The service was quick, attentive, and the setting in lobby of La Fonda can't be beat for ambiance. Also they have live music regularly so that increases the fun factor ten fold. Give them a try, and stay for dinner at La Plazuela. Four stars!

Like most patrons here, we stopped in for a couple of drinks inside the La Fonda hotel. One thing that stands out Is their great selection of tequilas. They do have a selection of some upscale bar grub and local craft beers. If you want to know what a great tequila is like, try a shot of the Clase Azule. This place does have an intimate yet casual seating for 50 or so people. Great place to get out of the hot New Mexico sun and try some high end tequila.

We stopped in for a couple drinks before we headed back to our airbnb. The bartender was lovely and make me up a special mocktail with strawberry and ginger beer. My girlfriend had a potent margarita. Good service and ambiance.

Nice bar inside the hotel. Fast and friendly service. Prices reasonable for where you are.

This bar inside La Fonda hotel is a very high paced operation. The bartenders are polite and fast! You are bound to meet new people here as the libations and foods slow. There is a full menu including some very interesting Santa Fe style meals. You can bring your family if you want to. It is very loud!

Friendly, attentive servers; mix of locals and tourists; decent food menu; cozy hotel bar with live music nightly. That sounds like la fiesta to me.You may want to stick with beer or wine- the cocktails are yummy and inventive, but small. They're smumventive.Side note: If the hosts at La Plazuela (just steps away) try to seat you outside the plaza and into the perimeter side hallway "uninvited cousin" tables, come to the lounge while you wait for a real table. And, if you can't get a real table, just eat here.

drinks were great, bartenders super nice. I set my brand new leather jacket on the barstool next to me. When our table at restaurant was ready, I forgot it and I guess someone decided to take it. We were guests at hotel and they didn't seem to care or make any effort except to confirm that no one turned it in. It's sad that people can't be more honest. Disappointed:(

Nice place.Locals and tourists mixed.Nice bartendersTry the tequila that is made especially for them!

The perfect answer to dinner when staying at La Fonda and you don't want a big meal or to have to go venturing out after a long day of exploring. I went with the quesadilla and had them leave out the chicken and it still had good flavor and was the perfect amount of food. My husband had the green chile cheeseburger and he said it was prepared perfectly (he prefers his burger med rare) and the fries were excellent ( yep, I stole one when he wasn't looking). Keep it mind it gets busy, busy tables are generally turned fairly quickly as people move out into the hotel lobby or to the restaurant.

Since La Fonda is the center of Santa Fe, you would be right to expect a great bar. La Fiesta is a great bar with great food, service, and the ambiance of being surrounded by La Fonda.