SANTA FE RESTAURANTS
In addition to its unique Southwestern cuisine, the restaurants in Santa Fe compete with the best food anywhere. And ranking just below our top tier restaurants are a plethora of cafes and bistros serving a wide range of choices. There are almost 400 restaurants in Santa Fe, so we could not include everyone. We have tried to rank them by quality, but take that as only a general indicator.
We have eliminated national franchise restaurants because frankly, we don’t care for institutional food. The many hotels in town have in-house restaurants with some that are quite good, but they are generally pricier than fare that can be found elsewhere. But having said that, some of their cuisine is quite remarkable, so we’ve included a few.
1. Sazon
221 Shelby St Opens 5PM Mexican, Latin $$$$ Elevated Latin American cuisine. If you like mole . . “Shrimp enchiladas, lamb, halibut and duck with paired moles were incredible.” “My wife and I shared the sea bass and salmon dishes, spectacular!”
2. Sassella
225 Johnson St. Opens 4:30PM Italian, Tuscan, Sicilian Italian $$$$ (small servings.) “For main courses, duck and buffalo…” “Cacio e Pepe con anatra perfectly prepared.” They get really busy, and service can suffer.
3. The Compound Restaurant
653 Canyon Rd. 505-982-4353 American, Contemporary $$$$ As good as it gets . . .“The chicken schnitzel was amazing and perfect.”
4. Restaurant Martin
526 Galisteo Street 505.820.0919 American, Contemporary $$$$If you want a great meal . . . “… spinach and oyster mushrooms!” “Fantastic Wedding Anniversary Dinner”
5. Rosewood (Inn of The Anasazi Hotel)
113 Washington Ave. 505 988 3236 Southwestern $$$$ It’s good, really good! Somewhat formal. “I don’t think you could go wrong with the lamb chops or the duck…”
6. Geronimo
724 Canyon Rd (505) 982-1500 American, International $$$$ Very good. Outrageous markups on wine list. “Miso sea bass and Scallops were delicious.” “… Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Sashimi & Tartare…”
7. Paper Dosa
551 West Cordova Road 930-5521 South Indian $$ – $$$ It’s expensive but darned good! “…Scrumptious veggie curry” “… curry, mushroom utthapam, Bombay sliders, and vegan sorbet from La Lecheria.”
8. 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar
315 Old Santa Fe Trail (505) 986-9190 French, wine bar $$$$ When I want a really good meal, this is one of my favorite places. The food is always great! “….after oysters I had squash blossom beignets, a small burrata.” “The Squash Blossom beignets in the goat cheese fondue were exquisite.”
9. Luminaria (Inn of Loretto)
Southwestern, American $$$$ 211 Old Santa Fe Trail 505-984-7915Elegant and great food. Lovely patio. “The chicken tortilla soup is excellent, and my salmon was cooked as I like it…” “Three of us had the salmon and commented it was some of the best we have ever eaten.”
10. Coyote Cafe and Cantina
Mexican American $$$$ Near the plaza (132 W Water St). (with a rooftop bar.)A Mark Miller restaurant. Haven’t been in a while, but the quality was really good. Can be expensive.“… was delicious.” “Osso Bucco, seared diver scallops and a nicely priced bottle of Oregon pinot noir.”
11. El Farol Restaurant
808 Canyon (505) 983-9912 Spanish $$ – $$$ A Santa Fe institution. Great food (primarily tapas), good music, great patio. “Friends had a pasta dish they found incredible.”
12. El Meson Restaurant & Tapas Bar
213 Washington Ave. 505-983-6756 Mediterranean, Spanish $$ – $$$The heart of Spain. Very good food, music in the bar. “Had the steak and seafood paella.” “Was great to be able to have a lovely meal (tapas and a seafood paella).”
13. Cafe Pasqual’s
121 Don Gaspar Ave. (near the plaza, corner Don Gaspar & Water St.) (505) 983-9340Mexican, American $$ – $$$ A Santa Fe fixture. A cafe, well above the rest. Superb attention to quality. A bit pricey, but you won’t be disappointed! Mexican fare with a community table. “Their organic pancakes are huge!” “We had a great special salmon dish.”
14. Chez Mamou
217 E. Palace Ave. (2 blocks from the plaza) (505) 216-1845French, European $$ – $$$ Excellent! “Wife had the duck confit, and I had a rare ribeye, perfectly cooked. “The green raviolis were really good, as was the tuna salad.”
15. La Choza
905 Alarid St (505) 982-0909 Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$ Authentic New Mexican food with the best green chili!” Gets pretty busy.
16. Jambo Cafe
2010 Cerrillos Rd. 505-473-1269 Caribbean, African, Soups $$ – $$$“Santa Fe is rightfully famous for its many green/red chili venues.” “Best Moroccan Lamb Stew with Steaming Hot Roti!”
17. Rio Chama Steakhouse
414 Old Santa Fe Trail 505-955-0765 American, Steakhouse $$ – $$$ Best steak in town. “Try the Open Face PrimeRib Sandwich and Fondue.” “My half serving of ribs and slaw was absolutely delicious.”
18. Radish & Rye
505 Cerrillos Rd. 505-930-5325 (5 PM Wed. – Sat.) Contemporary, American $$$$ Very good, but expensive!
19. Clafoutis
333 W Cordova Road 505-988-1809 French, Cafe $$ – $$$ A classic French bistro. Open for breakfast and lunch. Quality is excellent. “The pastries, breakfast baguette sandwiches, beignets, lemon muffin etc. are excellent.” “Excellent quiche and salad.”
20. Palacio Cafe
209 E. Palace (2 blocks from the plaza) (505) 989-3505 Mexican, American, Southwestern Cafe, family run. $ Best reasonably priced cafe in Santa Fe! Really good Southwestern food. Great breakfast burrito! “I had the Palacio breakfast and my wife had the clubsandwich.” “… the chicken salad was very tasty”
Palacio Cafe 2
Cafe, Southwestern $ – $$ 227 Don Gaspar Ave. 505-820-7888Great little restaurant, right downtown. You will not be disappointed! “My husband had a huge breakfast burrito that he totally enjoyed.” “Small cozy place with nice menu”
21. Market Steer Steakhouse
210 Don Gaspar Avenue. 505.992.6354 American, Steakhouse $$$$ Voted “Best New Restaurant” in 2019. We find it expensive for what you get. “The filet mignon was phenomenal.” “Outstanding filet mignon at a great price.”
22. The Ranch House
2571 Cristo’s Road (505) 424-8900 American, Southwestern $$ – $$$ Great BBQ. “The buffalo burger was excellent.”
23. El Callejon
208 Galisteo St. Opens 11:30AM Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$Down-home Mexican fare. “The al pastor burrito was tasty.”
24. TerraCotta Wine Bistro
304 Johnson Street 505-989-1166 American, International $$ – $$$ “world famous” onion rings, bruschetta and french onion soup.” “sampled the bruschetta, branzini, duck and key lime pie.”
25. Dolina Bakery & Cafe
402 N Guadalupe St $$ – $$$ (505) 982-9394 Upmarket organic breakfast & brunch in cheery surrounds. “… waffles, breakfast burrito” “Try the potato salad!”
26. Harry’s Roadhouse
96 B Old Las Vegas Hwy. 505-989-4629 American, Southwestern $$ – $$$ Really good food! Best in its class. Great deserts!
27. Mucho Gusto
839 Paseo De Peralta 5:00PM – 8:00pm 505-955-8402 Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$ Good food, near downtown, but sort of off the beaten path. “I love the “bomb” “The fajitas are fabulous!”
28. Joseph’s Culinary Pub
428 Agua Fria St. American, International $$$ Elevated New American fare. A little pricey, but not obscene. “A really delicious dinner, everything from appetizer through salad and main course.” “Our table enjoyed the duck fat fries, polenta fries, radicchio wedge salad.”
29. Amaya (at Hotel Santa Fe)
1501 Paseo de Peralta American, Southwestern $$ – $$$ “stuffed chile relleno, trout, and elk.”
30. La Casa Sena
125 E Palace Ave (One block from the plaza.) (505) 988-9232 Mediterranean $$ – $$$ Upscale fine dining where the waiters sing! Lovely courtyard dining in one of the oldest houses in Santa Fe.“The poblano soup, mussels and duck confit enfrijoladas were all delicious.”
31. Izanami
Japanese, Asian $$ – $$$ (at 10,000 Waves) 982 9304 Truly excellent. “We tried the combination of American farm beef and Japanese Wagyu A-5.”
32. Fire and Hops
222 N. Guadalupe St (505) 954-1635 American, pub food. $$ – $$$ “love the the pork spare ribs with pea tendrils.” “… hearty, pork belly was very interesting and yummy, tacos were good as well.”
33. Trattoria A Mano
227 Galisteo Street (505) 982-3700 5:00 – 930 Italian $$$$ “My husband’s spinach papardelle with duck ragù was fabulous.” “Enjoyed veal especially.”
34. Dinner For Two
106 N. Guadalupe St. (505) 820-2075 Steakhouse, American $$$$ Good food. Named Best Steakhouse in New Mexico (not sure by whom). “Great steak. Table side Caesar salad….not worth the price”
35. Santa Fe Bite
1616 Saint Michaels Dr. 428-0328 American $$ – $$$ A Santa Fe institution. Seriously – one of the best burgers in America!
36. Tune Up Cafe
1115 Hickox St. (505) 983-7060 Mexican, American $$ – $$$ A local favorite, hard to go wrong here. “I recently had a chicken enchilada plate with green chili.”“YUM!!! Our group had the Tune Up omelette, papusas, chili relleno.”
37. TIA Sophia’s
210 West San Fransisco St. (505) 983-9880 Mexican, Southwestern $ Family run since 1975, no-frills eatery, serving Southwestern food, breakfast specials & famously hot chile. “The green chili and green chili stew are excellent.”
38. Plaza Cafe Downtown
54 Lincoln Ave (505) 982-1664 American, Southwestern $$ – $$$ A Santa Fe fixture, on the plaza. Cafe with good basic food. “The beans and hash browns that came on the side complimented the burrito well…” “… way to pair with my breakfast tacos…”
Plaza Cafe Southside
3466 Zafarano Dr. (505) 424-0755 Mexican $$ – $$$ A really good cafe, (through Lowe’s parking lot). A little pricey, but well worth it! “The fried avocado tacos were delicious”
39. La Plazuela (In La Fonda on the Plaza)
100 E San Francisco St. Opens 8AM $$ – $$$ Gardenlike restaurant serving pretty good New Mexican food. Great place for brunch. “… the leg of lamb and Scottish Salmon were delicious.”
40. Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen
1512 Pacheco Street (Building B) 505 795-7383 American, organic $$ – $$$ A pleasant cafe, pretty good food. Focus on clean eating. “We enjoyed a Japanese-style dish with salmon and a turkey-tortilla soup.” “Hibiscus lemonade tea, rich carrot cake, a wonderfully flavorful salmon bowl.”
41. La Boca
72 W Marcy St Latin, Mediterranean $$ – $$$ Opens 5PM Spanish tapas – small plates paired with Mediterranean & South American wines at this refined venue. Quality is very good! “Honestly the best eggplant and beets I’ve ever eaten.” “The little plates were all tasty, especially the artichokes and the eggplant.”
42. Lucky Goat
500 Sandoval St. $$-$$$ (505) 772-0239 Pan-Asian. Good food, but needs improvement, spotty service.
43. Tomasita’s Restaurant
500 S Guadalupe St. $$ – $$$ Opens 11AM Basically a tourist place, but the food ain’t bad. Some people claim they have the best chile in town!
44. The Teahouse
821 Canyon Rd. 505-992-0972 Cafe $$ – $$$ Teahouse with great teas and interesting food choices. Great patio. “We especially like the wide variety of paninis with interesting pairings.” “The menu had unique breakfast choices, with polenta, brussels sprouts, salad…” Great eggs benedict!
45. Bull Ring Steakhouse
150 Washington Ave. (505) 983-3328 5-9PM American, Steakhouse $$$$ Some say, “Best filet mignon in Santa Fe”
46. Dr. Field Goods Kitchen(& Butcher Shop)
2860 Cerrillos Rd 505-471-0043 11am – 9pm American $$ – $$$ Great food, on the pricey side. “Love the red curry sauce with the mussels – cooked in the central wood burning stove.” “My friend had the black mussels with creamy red sauce.”
47. The Shed
113 1/2 E Palace Ave. 505-982-9030 Opens 11AM Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$ A Santa Fe institution. Classic Southwestern fare with a cantina-style bar. Chile is quite hot! “ . . friendly staff, nice southwestern ambiance.” Excellent Enchiladas.”
48. Chow’s Contemporary Chinese
720 Saint Michaels Dr. 505-471-7120 Chinese, Asian $$ – $$$ Very good!
49. Cafe Castro
2811 Cerrillos Rd. 473-5800 Southwestern, American $ Typical Santa Fe cafe. “The food is Southwestern and very spicy…” “… the best fajitas I’ve had in a long time.”
50. Los Potrillos
1947 Cerrillos Rd 585-1085 Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$ A classic Santa Fe restaurant. Basic fare, done really well. “Best guacamole ever!” “Recommended: Tamal de Cazuela.”
51. Del Charro Saloon (Inn of The Governors)
101 West Alameda Street 505-954-0320 Mexican, American $$ – $$$ 11:30 – midnight. Good burgers! “. . . for $7.00! “Had the bison burger, which was wonderful.”
52. Vinaigrette
709 Don Cubero Alley 505.820.9205 American, salad bistro $$ – $$$ Good vegetarian cafe. “The kale salad is a must, just ask for extra avocado.”
53. Andiamo
322 Garfield St (505) 995-9595 Italian $$ – $$$ Another Santa Fe institution. “I had the Scottish salmon .. on French lintels .. good flavor.” “The duck confit is always nice, as is the salmon.”
54. Midtown Bistro
901 W. San Mateo 505-820-3121 American $$ – $$$ A classic bistro. The food is excellent, it’s a little pricey, but a good dining experience. Great for brunch. Lovely patio.
55. Bouche Bistro
451 W. Alameda St., (505) 982-6297 Country French, European $$$$ Opens 5PM “Escargots, duck fritti and duck entree were first class.” “The black mussels were amazing, the steak perfectly cooked.”
56. Sage Bakehouse
535 Cerrillos Rd. 505-820-7243 Artisan bakery (that also serves good food.) The setting is industrial and seating is limited, but the food is worth it. We share most dishes as the portions are large. And take home some bread or pastry!
57. Upper Crust Pizza
329 Old Santa Fe Trail, 505-982-0000 Pretty good pizza, downtown $$-$$$
58. Cafe Grazie
3530 Zafarano Dr. 505-471-0108 Italian, Mediterranean $$ – $$$ Hidden gem. Near big box stores. Good Italian fare.
59. Cowgirl BBQ
319 S Guadalupe St, (505) 982-2565 American, Southwestern $$ – $$$ Comfort food, done well. Live music. “Something for everyone!”
60. Saveur
204 Montezuma St. (Where Galisteo St. meets Cerrillos Rd.) 505-989-4200 French, American $$ – $$$ Gourmet breakfast and lunch. “Best creme brulee you will ever have!” “… plus the fresh simple salad/ salmon/ soup and veggie buffet.”
61. Pantry Restaurant
1820 Cerillos Rd. 505-986-0022 Mexican, American $$ – $$$ Simple, straightforward cafe. Food is good and reasonably priced. “My wife got the chicken fried steak and it was the best she’d ever had!” “Best meatloaf I have EVER eaten!!”
The Pantry Dos
20 White Feather (Near Santa Fe Community College) 505-365-2859 A bit off the beaten path, primarily serves locals, but good food. $$ – $$$
62. Rooftop Pizzeria
60 E. San Francisco St, (on the plaza) Pizza, Italian $$ – $$$ Good pizza, pricey. Great location! “We tried the chicken and green chili pizza as well as the duck pizza.” “… thin crust pizza, look no further!
63. Museum Hill Cafe
American cafe $$ – $$$ 505-984-8900 Built to serve the visitors on Museum Hill. The food is innovative and quite good!
64. Santa Fe Bar & Grill
187 Paseo de Peralta (DeVargas Mall) 505-982-3033 American, Southwestern $$ – $$$ This Santa Fe institution used to be downtown. The food is NM comfort food and is quite good! Nice patio. “Try the pork loin enchilada entree served with rice and black beans.” “I had blue corn veggie enchiladas and they were awesome.”
65. El Milagro
3482 Zafarano Dr (through Lowe’s parking lot) 505-474-2888 Southwestern, Mexican $ Small, but cozy. Good Mexican food, very good burgers. “The blue corn cheese enchiladas were delicious” “Green chili burger with fresh fries – excellent!”
66. Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen
555 W. Cordova Rd. 505 983-7929 Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$ A Santa Fe institution. Not the fanciest, but good NM food and great margaritas. “We split the Don Pedro grande which includes ribs, enchilada, a tamale.” “Awesome rib eye and pork green chile tamales.”
67. Jinja Bar & Bistro
510 N Guadalupe St. (next to DeVargas Center) Asian fusion $$ – $$$ Really good Asian food. “Our simple apps were perfect, including a tuna roll, tempura and edamame.”
68. Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe
1620 St. Michaels Drive 505-988-9688 International, vegetarian – an ayurvedic restaurant. $$ – $$$ So-so.
69. Pizzeria Da Lino
204 N. Guadalupe St. 505-982-8474 Italian, pizza $$ – $$$ Italian fare, good brick oven pizza.
70. Cafecito
922 Shoofly St. (near The School for The Deaf) 505-310-0089 Argentinean, Italian $$ – $$$ Great empanadas! “I started with the Insalata Paradiso and everything about it was memorable. . . ”
71. Piccolino
2890 Aqua Fria (505) 471-1480 pretty good Italian, pizza, generous portions. $$ – $$$ “The lasagna was creamy and delicious.” “Lasagna with provolone and green chili and ravioli with artichokes & tomato sauce. . ”
72. Estevan
125 Washington (just off the plaza) (505) 930-5363 Southwestern $$ – $$$ “Delicious southwestern food.” “I had the enchiladas, and they were great.”
73. Thunderbird Bar and Grill(The old Ore House)
On the plaza 505-490-6550 Southwestern, Mexican $$ – $$$ Burgers, chicken and Southwestern fare.
73. Second Street Brewery
1814 Second St. (505) 982-3030 American, Bar $$ – $$$ If you like ale, this is the place! Reasonably good comfort food. “I am stuck on the fish and chips but others in the party had burgers.” “OMG wings and salad”
Second Street Brewery at the Railyard
Second Street Brewery’s Rufina Taproom
2920 Rufina St. 954-1068 Near Meow Wolf.
75. San Francisco Street Bar & Grill
50 E. San Francisco (right off the plaza, upstairs) 505 982-2044 American, Southwestern $$ – $$$ OK comfort food.
76. Boxcar
5430 Guadalupe (in the rail yard) (505) 982-3700 American, Southwestern $$ – $$$ Pub food, (on the noisy side). “We got the Santa Fe grilled chicken sandwich with tater tots and is was fabulous.” “Good fish and chips and breakfast burrito.”
Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda
Southwestern, Bar $$ – $$$ Go for the view – it is spectacular, have a drink, then go somewhere else for dinner.
77. Vanessie Santa Fe
434 W San Francisco St, 505-984-1193 American $$ – $$$ Seen better days. Good piano bar on weekends.
78. El Comal Restaurant
3571 Cerrillos Rd. 505-471-3224 Mexican, Southwestern $ strip mall, no ambience, but pretty good Southwestern food. Good breakfast.
79. Horseman’s Haven Cafe
4354 Cerrillos Rd 505-471-5420 Mexican, Southwestern $ Cowboy bar and restaurant. Be warned, the chile is killer HOT! Good food.
80. Joe’s Diner
2801 Rodeo Rd Ste. 505-471-3800 American comfort food $$ – $$$ “Good breakfast”
81. PC’s Restaurant
4220 Airport Rd. 505-473-7164 Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$ Another New Mexican restaurant that does better than average fare. You’ll find mostly locals there. “The green chili is Southwestern and good!” “I had the combo plate, with the taco, the chili relleno and the enchilada.”
82. Ramblin’ Cafe
1420 2nd St. 505-989-1272 Southwestern, Mexican $ Small place, family run, primarily serves locals. Good food! “We both got the Huevos Rancheros.” “Great neighborhood restaurant”
83. Tiny’s Restaurant & Lounge
1005 S Saint Francis Dr. 505-983-9817 Mexican, Steakhouse $$ – $$$ A bar posing as a restaurant. Pretty good food, good music. Chile is hot. “I had the chile rellenos, loved them.” “Good meatloaf”
84. Filipe’s Tacos
St. Michael’s Dr. (1711 Llano St.) – Mexican $ Pretty good food. Closes 5:30. Simple strip mall location.
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ON OUR RADAR
Some of these are new or we just haven’t gotten around to them. Others are old friends we haven’t visited for a while. . .
Tibet Kitchen
3003 S St Francis Dr. 505-982-6796 Tibetan, Asian $$ – $$$ Good Food, limited menu, good lunch buffet. “I had dumplings submerged in bone broth.” “A friend from India said their potato curry was the best he’d ever had…”
La Fogata Grill
112 W. San Francisco St. (Near the plaza, downstairs) (505) 983-7302 Southwestern $$ – $$$ “La carne asada was very good”
Los Amigos
3904 Rodeo Rd. (505) 438-0600 Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$ Family run NM restaurant. Caters to locals. “Green chili was perfect!” “The burritos, tamales, and enchiladas were great.”
Fiesta Oaxaca
135 W Palace Ave. 505-982-9525 Mexican, Latin $$ – $$$ Mole lovers heaven! Authentic Mexican food, well prepared. “0ne with chicken, one with pork and one with yucca.” “The pork burrito with green chile was great!”
Los Magueyes
Burro Alley (just off the plaza) (505) 992-0304 Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$ Good Southwestern fare. Pleasant patio.
Santarepa Cafe
229 Johnson St. (505) 467-8379 Venezuelan, Latin American $$ – $$$ Opens 11AM
Pink Adobe
406 Old Santa Fe Trail 505.983.7712 5:30-9 Southwestern, International $$ – $$$ Est. 1944. “I had the rack of lamb, which was prepared just as I ordered it.” “Our appetizer was excellent escargot.”
Casa Chimayo Restaurante
409 West Water Street (3 blocks off the plaza) Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$ Authentic NM cuisine. “Yummy sangria!”
Adelitas Restaurant
3136 Cerrillos Rd. 505-474-4897 Mexican, Latin $$ – $$$ A good restaurant. “I had the crispy chili rellenos covered in an out of this world creamy mushroom sauce.”
Milad Persian Bistro
905 W. Alameda 505 780-5638 Mediterranean, Middle Eastern $$ – $$$ “… basmati stuffed fish, assorted falafel. . .”
Cafe Des Artistes
223 CanyonRd. 505-820-2535 Cafe $$ – $$$ Light fare, limited selection, but good!
India House
2501 Cerillos Rd. 505 471-2651 (lately mixed reviews) Indian $$ – $$$ Indian food, thoughtfully prepared. Noon buffet.
Marisco’s LaPlaya
537 W Cordova Rd. 505-982-2790 Mexican, Latin $$ – $$$ Seafood in the desert. Pretty good Mexican food. “House margarita and michelada were spot on.”
Paloma Restaurant
401 S. Guadalupe St. 505-467-8624 Opens 5PM Mexican, Mediterranean $$ – $$$ Upmarket Mexican cuisine. Most Mexican food we are familiar with is street food, but there is also a Mexican gourmet cuisine. Sometimes these guys hit it.
Pecos Trail Cafe
2239 Old Pecos Trail (505) 982-9444 Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$
Valentina’s Restaurant
945 W Alameda St. 505-988-7165 7AM – 9PM Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$ A little hidden away, just off the plaza. More traditional Mexican than most. Not a typical tourist place. No frills — it’s all about the food. “Especially the carne Adovada and the red chili; excellent.” “Wonderful breakfast burrito”
Mariscos Costa Azul
2875 Cerrillos Rd. (across from Jackalope) 505-473-4594 Mexican, Seafood $$ – $$$ Good Mexican, specializing in seafood.
Madame Matisse
1291 San Felipe Ave. 505-204-7869 French bakery & cafe $$ – $$$ “Eggs Benedict with the perfect hollandaise…”
Sabor Peruano
163 Paseo de Peralta (inside Devargas Center) Peruvian, Latin $$ – $$$ Devargas has a number of decent restaurants. Surprisingly good! A favorite lunch spot.
Opuntia Cafe
1607 Alcaldesa St. Suite 201 (take upstairs elevator) 505-780-5796
American, International $$ – $$$ A little hard to find. Pretty good food.
Pupuseria Restaurant (attached to Day’s Inn)
2900 Cerrillos Rd. 505-474-3512 Latin, Central American $ Pupusas, Salvadorian tamales.
Izmi Sushi Bar
105 E Marcy St. 505-424-1311 Japanese, Sushi $$ – $$$ A small place, just off the plaza. “Barely Japanese” “Good food, reasonable prices.”
Cleopatra’sCafe
3482 Zafarano Dr. (near the movie theaters) 505-474-5644 Mediterranean, Greek $$ – $$$ Santa Fe has several good Greek restaurants.
Capitol Grill
3462 Zafarano Dr. (through Lowe’s parking lot) 505-471-6800 American, Bar $$ – $$$ Avoid. “Very disappointing experience”
Posa’s
3538 Zafarano Dr. 505-473-3454 Mexican, Southwestern $ Tamales, tamales, tamales for 60 years – Hot! . . .
Alameda Cafe
227 Don Gaspar Ave. 505-988-9288 American, Southwestern $ If you can’t get into Pasqual’s for breakfast . .
Puerto Penasco
4681 Airport Rd. 505-438-6622 Mexican, Latin $$ – $$$ Moderately priced, Mexican food. Southern part of town.
Santacafe
231 Washington Ave American $$$$ Upscale, New American eatery & bar serving regional fare in an 1850s house with a courtyard. Opens 11:30AM
Cuchara Del Inca
317 Aztec St. 666-1577 Peruvian, South American $$ – $$$
La Cocina de Dona Clara
4350 Airport Rd. 505-473-1081 Sort of Mexican, not New Mexican $$ – $$$
Root 66 Cafe
1704 Lena St. 505-780-8249 Off the beaten path. American, Vegetarian $$ – $$$
Crepas Oh!
1382 Vegas Verdes 257-8775 Breakfast, lunch – crepes.
Marquez Deli
513 Camino de Los Marquez 365-2112 A hidden deli. “Try the toasted coconut pancakes”
Maria Bonita
3668 Cerrillos Rd. 505-819-7008 Strip mall, authentic Mexican $
Anthony’s Grill
1622 St Michaels Dr. 365-2932 Stir fry take out. $$ – $$$
El Rinconcito
2864 Cerrillos Rd (at Siler Rd) 913-1558 Mexican
Pantry Rio
229 Galisteo St. 989-1919 “Lunch on the Patio”
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JUST FOR TAKE OUT
El Parasol
1833 Cerrillos Rd Cerillos Rd. 505 995-8015 Some of the best Southwestern take out in town.
Roque’s Carnitas
Food Cart – (Corner of Washington and Palace – Plaza) Mexican, Southwestern $ Really good! “Simply Delicious”
El Molero Fajitas
79 Lincoln Ave. food cart Mexican, Southwestern $ It ain’t bad! “Delicious Fajitas!” “Tasty Fajitas right on the Plaza…”
Chicago Dog
600 Cerrillos Rd. $ (505) 984-2798 Dogs, any way you like ‘em. Small patio area.
Chopstix
238 N Guadalupe St. 505-820-2126 Chinese, Asian $ Pretty good Chinese take out.
Santafamous Street Eats
A big red food truck located in a parking lot at Santa Fe Trail and Paseo Peralta. Good tacos. Mexican, American $
Root 66 Food Truck
510 Galisteo St. Reinvented comfort food. $ Really good!
Pollo Asad
Food truck, Cerrillos near Siler Mixed reviews.
La Taqueria Del Pueblo
3668 Cerrillos Rd. (Red food truck near Vista Verde) Tacos
Anthony’s Grill
1622 St. Michaels Dr. take out – stir fry 505-365-2932 11 a.m. to 8 p.m
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OUT OF TOWN
Gabriel’s
Exit 176, Hwy 285. Mexican, Southwestern $$ – $$$ A bit of a drive, but you’ll enjoy the scenery. Really good food. “… red snapper and beef for your fajitas.”
San Marcos Cafe and Feed
3877 St. Highway 14 (505) 982-3700 American, Southwestern $$ – $$$ A long drive from town, but the food is great! “Still one of Santa Fe’s best places”
El Nido
1577 Bishops Lodge Rd. (Tesuque Village) 505-954-1272 Steaks, (seafood?) $$ – $$$ A good Santa Fe restaurant, bit of a drive. “Squid ink pasta with shrimp was amazing.”
La Plancha de Eldorado
7 Caliente Rd. (Eldorado) 505-466-2060 Latin, Mexican $$ – $$$ “Central American food in New Mexico.”
Tesuque Village Market
138 Tesuque Village Rd. 505-988-8848 Mexican, American $$ – $$$ A bit of a drive. Pretty good food.
Arable
7 Avenida Vista Grande Ste B6 (AGORA Eldorado shopping center) 505-303-3816 American $$ – $$$ Pretty good food in Eldorado.
Beer Creek Brewing Co.
3810 State Highway 14 505-471-9271Brew Pub, $$ – $$$ Bit of a drive, good beer and pizza.
Blackbird
Madrid
Bishop’s Lodge
1297 Bishops Lodge Rd. American $$ – $$$ Iconic Santa Fe (were remodeling)
