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

High Desert at The Mystic

3.6
3.6
21 Reviews
$30 and under
Cafe Dining

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2 people
19:00
  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Mesmerize your palate with the flavors of Santa Fe. Offering a wide variety of 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!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cafe Dining, American, Regional American (Southwestern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00 Bar Wed, Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sat 17:00–19:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Sat - 17:00 - 19:00
    Escape to the serene beauty of the High Desert at The Mystic for an unforgettable Happy Hour experience! Offered Wednesday through Saturday from 5-7 PM, this is the perfect way to unwind and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Savor a curated selection of specialty food and drink options. The Mystic’s Happy Hour menu has something to please every palate. Don’t miss out on this inviting opportunity to relax, and indulge, and hope to see you soon!

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What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.4Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
High Desert at The Mystic offers a charming ambiance with a "very comfortable and lovely decorated" setting, perfect for a date night. Diners rave about the "fabulous" food and "great" service, with standout cocktails. While some dishes and service aspects had mixed reviews, the enticing atmosphere and potential make it worth exploring.

21 Reviews
  1. Dara

    New Mexico2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I decided to give The Mystic a try because it was Restaurant Week in Santa Fe and their menu looked like the best value for the menu options. The first course was green chile chicken skewers with a delightful green sauce. I ordered the nacholotes that were tasty but had they roasted the corn it would have been out of this world. My salad was suppose to have goat cheese but came without. Having that bit of tang would have really made the salad not be so try and lacking. We both ordered the rib eye steaks. I ordered my medium rare and it came out well done. However the steak was not tough and it was full of flavor. We ordered an apple tart and chocolate cake for dessert. They brought out a berry tart and a half melted flourless chocolate cake. Both were good but not what we were expecting. Overall the food was good but because it was Restaurant Week we expected more. Definitely would go back to try their regular menu.

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  2. Tracey

    Denver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a restaurant week and I found this place. The service was great and the food was fabulous. My only criticism was the steak was over, but the flavor was still there. It was a great date night kind of place.

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  3. Kim

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried The Mystic during restaurant week. The restaurant is very comfortable and lovely decorated. The food and cocktails were great as well as the service was great. We will definitely go back. It is a small place and once the music started it was a little hard to talk with our friends

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  4. WH VIP

    New Orleans51 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Attractive, small bar and dining area. Service was slow and drinks were fine. Food was average.

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  5. Catalina

    New Mexico1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had made a reservation for that day for a birthday dinner and I was told by the front desk at the hotel the restaurant was closing early. I ask why because I had reservation on that night at 8pm and I show him the email. He responded oh it let you . He was surprised but dint show sympathy or nothing just a small sorry. I bet this was gonna be an amazing birthday night if it was open. I had breakfast there and it was delicious but I was hopping for something better on that night very disappointing that I didn't receive at least a cancelation notice or something. Had to find a place after that at the same night but rather that that my two days staying were great and breakfast was amazing thank you

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  6. Sherry

    New Mexico1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    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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  7. Maru

    New Mexico1 review

    1.0

    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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  8. Mike VIP

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. Ron

    Dallas3 reviews

    2.0

    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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  10. Gail VIP

    New Mexico24 reviews

    5.0

    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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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 3.6 stars by 21 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
Google Map for High Desert at The Mystic

2810 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cafe Dining, American, Regional American (Southwestern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00 Bar Wed, Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sat 17:00–19:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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