Nick, the owner is incredible. He makes everyone feel like they are a long, lost relative. The music is great, the bar is very stocked and it is a must see for Santa Fe. Bring cash because they do not take credit cards. more

My partner and I were in Santa Fe in 2004 and went to Evangelo's a few times during our week there. It was a real locals bar with awesome live music. The owner was personable and the kind of old guy that should run a real deal bar in a tourist town. My partner and I had a great time... more

I was just wandering the streets of Santa Fe as a tourist from Alberta, Canada on a sunny February Saturday and stumbled upon Evangelo's -- the sounds of the Santa Fe Chiles Jazz Band drew me in. It was such a fun afternoon, with the band winding its way thru the crowd at intervals and playing requests in addition to... more

My first husband, who was an artist (painter) and I used to frequent (live at) Evangelo's in the 70's. I always thought it was funny and interesting that the outside of the place was Santa Fe adobe style, inside was tropical decor and it was owned by Greeks. Evangelo was a beautiful man and ran a bar that attracted all... more

Here's the inside story from a real local: Evangelo's is one of the last "un-gentrified," "un-cutesey-pie'd," "un-let's make it slick for the tourists-ified" places left in Santa Fe where I can take Tia Lena for a drink, listen to some blues or jazz, and meet a bunch of our amigos. Evangelo's is as genuine as the astonishing variety of folks... more

Evangelo's is a warm neighborhood bar. The memorabilia of the now dead founder is impressive. He apparently was a highly decorated WWII soldier whose likeness has become famous through photos taken during the war. The bar has a great selection of beers and live bands most nights. An interesting place to pop into while strolling the inner city. more