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Casa de Benavidez

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Fodor's Review:

The fajitas at this sprawling local favorite with a romantic patio are among the best in town, and the chile is faultless; the burger wrapped inside a sopaipilla is another specialty, as are the chimichangas packed with beef. The charming restaurant occupies a late-19th-century Territorial-style house.

  • Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
  • Closed: No dinner Sun.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Rude hostess & lazy waiters!

Posted by bneal1955 from Texas on 9/20/07
Case De Benzvidez needs to re removed from you book. The food was cold, no service & rude hostess. It definitely wasn't worth the trip or money.

Food: 1.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 1.0 Value: 1.0 RATING: 1.6

A Horrible Experience

Posted by awilltx from Dallas on 9/17/07
Two of us were there last week and took Fodor's advice that this place had the best fajitas in town. Wrong! Overcooked and no flavor. The margaritas were from a mix, the refried beans were cold (when I complained I was given the evil eye by the hostess later), and the service was non-existent. The only thing good was the salsa, which would be great if they brought more than 2 tablespoons at a time. I'd say it's best to avoid.

Food: 2.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 1.0 Value: 3.0 RATING: 2.4

Rude Hostess

Posted by ant_zzy from Albuquerque, New Mexico on 8/20/07
The hostess that works at this restraunt is extremly rude with no people skills. I will not be coming here again. She talked down to my family and I like we were children, muttered saracastic things about my 3 year old under her breath and told our waitress to ignore us. She needs to leave or that place will go down.

Food: 4.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 1.0 Value: 1.0 RATING: 3.0

Off the beaten path

Posted by MoosePond from Boston on 6/13/07
good, unassuming food. The first restaurant we ate in while in NM. Never had "New Mexican" food before but we were both impressed. Ordered the dinner sampler for 2 and had plenty of food. Would definatly go back. Felt like a local....not too touristy

Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0 RATING: 5.0

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