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Sante Fe in Prairieville

Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:12 am
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49625 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:12 am
Apparently I have to meet some people here for lunch. I went one time years ago when it was a bad Mexican joint. What's the poop on this joint?

Food? It's lunch so I can easily find something small and tidy I'm guessing.

Who owns this? Seems it was a local deal if I remember discussions on here a couple years ago. Just wondering what I'm up for.
Posted by BugAC
St. George
Member since Oct 2007
57012 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:16 am to
quote:

Martini


It's basically a Chili's. Bland food. It is not local, at least it doesn't feel like it. It looks and feels like a chain restaurant.
Posted by MrPappagiorgio
Prairieville
Member since Jan 2009
41124 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:21 am to
quote:

It's basically a Chili's. Bland food. It is not local, at least it doesn't feel like it. It looks and feels like a chain restaurant.


pretty much this

think Texas Roadhouse, or whatever place that is that allows you to toss your peanut shells on the floor.... Ill never understand this
Posted by skygod123
NOLA
Member since Nov 2007
27882 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:22 am to
its a chain similar to a logan's or a texas roadhouse. not local.
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17764 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:22 am to
Been twice, I was not impressed, but surely you can find a grilled chicken sandwich or something for a decent lunch

The owners? From what I understand it is a small group of investors that bought the small chain out of bankruptcy several years ago and have done well with it, Seems I remember hearing it is about 50 locations nationwide, but that may not be accurate. A very young guy from BR is one of, if not the main investor, he also owns a few movie theaters, and lots of investment property
Posted by AscensionTiger
Prairieville, LA
Member since Jun 2004
4460 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:24 am to
I don't think Santa Fe was ever a Mexican restaurant.
Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28875 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:25 am to
I was waiting on some stuff with my car next door at the Ford Dealership last week. I was hungry so I walked over there for lunch and ordered a burger. The burger was pretty good but the fries tasted like they had been fried in two week old oil.
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17764 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:29 am to
quote:

I don't think Santa Fe was ever a Mexican restaurant.


I can not remember it being one either, the guy that owned pasta garden had it for years under different names and concepts, but never made it work
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
39917 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:29 am to
I've eaten at the one in Rome. Georgia that is. I'm not the jet set, I'm the old Chevro let set. Get a burger or a salad and cut your losses.
Posted by Oenophile Brah
The Edge of Sanity
Member since Jan 2013
7568 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:34 am to
I'm guessing this isn't affiliated with the New Orleans, Santa Fe?

It's not good either. FYI.
This post was edited on 2/7/14 at 10:34 am
Posted by TigerWise
Front Seat of an Uber
Member since Sep 2010
35131 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:35 am to
Just go to Nooleys and tell them you are TigerWise.
Posted by gjackx
Red Stick
Member since Jan 2007
16574 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:43 am to
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Sante Fe

Coming soon to a Coursey/Sherwood location near you....
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49625 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:48 am to
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AscensionTiger Sante Fe in Prairieville I don't think Santa Fe was ever a Mexican restaurant.


I believe it was in the strip behind it. I remember going to this as a somewhat high end Italian now. I remember our waiter asked if we wanted cheese on the pasta and whipped out his battery operated grater. I also remember I paid a bunch of money for Chef Boy R Dee on fine china and an extremely bad chianti.

I thought Santa Fe had some local ownership from reading here. I'm sure I can find something. This is the same group that when we meet in the morning it's Waffle House. I don't complain, they write nice checks.
This post was edited on 2/7/14 at 10:50 am
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
76423 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:52 am to
It is a locally owned chain, have never been. Hear good reviews from people who aren't so pretentious about their food.
Posted by tduecen
Member since Nov 2006
161246 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:52 am to
Damn thought this was about the beer
Posted by tduecen
Member since Nov 2006
161246 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:53 am to
Santa Fe is a Logan's type steak house, why all the Mexican talk?


Never mind just actually read the thread
This post was edited on 2/7/14 at 10:54 am
Posted by Hermit Crab
Under the Sea
Member since Nov 2008
7390 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 10:59 am to
guy named Shane Morrison owns it along with some other investors including james davison and maybe the guy that found club car.

food is garbage, the cinammon butter is good on the rolls though.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49625 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 11:01 am to
Those names seem familiar which is why I asked. Seem to be making a go of it.
Posted by VeniVidiVici
Gaul
Member since Feb 2012
1728 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 11:03 am to
quote:

I believe it was in the strip behind it


Mi Padres is back behind it.

Don't order steak at this "steakhouse." They seem to be physically incapable of cooking steak to anything other than medium well.
Posted by 4WHLN
Drinking at the Cottage Inn
Member since Mar 2013
7629 posts
Posted on 2/7/14 at 11:04 am to
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cinammon butter is good on the rolls


this is the only thing worth the eat. Not real sure how this place is still in business.
FYI, chilies is far better food wise than this place.
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