Southwestern
Santa Fe's culinary arts scene is sizzling so when you pack for your trip, make sure to bring your appetite!
Consider yourself a foodie? Santa Fe is a food lover's paradise. Ask the locals to name their favorite Santa Fe restaurants and you'll end up with a lengthy list of worthy choices. Innovative Southwestern fare created by award-winning chefs and hearty New Mexico dishes such as breakfast burritos and green chile stew are reason enough for Santa Fe to have earned a prominent place on the world's culinary map. If you're hungry for creative contemporary cuisine or Asian, French, Italian, Indian or Middle Eastern cuisine, you'll find them all here as well.
New Mexicans love their chile and it isn't the kind with beans that cowboys eat! New Mexican chile is spicy, delicious and unlike anything you've ever tasted. When you come to Santa Fe and your server asks if you want "red or green?" this refers to the kind of chile you'd like served over enchiladas, chile rellenos or other staples of New Mexican fare. When in doubt, you can always answer "Christmas" and you'll get to try both!
Consider yourself a foodie? Santa Fe is a food lover's paradise. Ask the locals to name their favorite Santa Fe restaurants and you'll end up with a lengthy list of worthy choices. Innovative Southwestern fare created by award-winning chefs and hearty New Mexico dishes such as breakfast burritos and green chile stew are reason enough for Santa Fe to have earned a prominent place on the world's culinary map. If you're hungry for creative contemporary cuisine or Asian, French, Italian, Indian or Middle Eastern cuisine, you'll find them all here as well.
New Mexicans love their chile and it isn't the kind with beans that cowboys eat! New Mexican chile is spicy, delicious and unlike anything you've ever tasted. When you come to Santa Fe and your server asks if you want "red or green?" this refers to the kind of chile you'd like served over enchiladas, chile rellenos or other staples of New Mexican fare. When in doubt, you can always answer "Christmas" and you'll get to try both!
Amaya at Hotel Santa Fe
Hotel Santa Fe
1501 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
From the cold rivers of Alaska to the grassy fields of the Great Plains, the chefs at Amaya restaurant select superb traditional Native American foods. Salmon, bison, oysters, and other natural ingredients are woven together in a style that is both ancient and contemporary. Relax inside by the fire or take in the stars on one of Santa Fe's favorite patios. The Amaya restaurant is a romantic setting for a memorable dining experience.
Anasazi Restaurant
113 Washington
Santa Fe, NM 87501
New Mexico's most lauded Restaurant & Bar celebrates the enduring creative spirit of the region's Native Americans. Located in the heart of Santa Fe the Forbes four-star hotel, restaurant, and bar, is an elegant expression of Southwestern style. Come savor the rich, earthy flavors of creative American cuisine infused with fresh, seasonal and regional ingredients. Al fresco dining available Spring, Summer and Fall, weather permitting. Special patio menu offered with full bar and wine menus. Private dining also available upon request.
Blue Corn Cafe
133 Water Street
Santa Fe, NM
87501
The Blue Corn Cafe serves Northern New Mexican and American cuisine, pub fare, great margaritas and award-winning handcrafted microbrews. Santa Fe casual dining at its best!
Bumble Bee's Baja Grill
301 Jefferson, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-2862
3777 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505
"BEST of Santa Fe FIRST Place Winner" BEST FISH TACOS! Baja-style fresh food, including burritos, tacos, fresh salads, fresh desserts and a kids' menu. We're fast, fun, friendly, casual and BEE-licious! Only 1 short block for the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Come taste what the buzz is about!
C. G. Higgins Confections
847 Ninita St. (at St. Francis Drive)
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Hand Crafted, award winning Nut Brittles, Caramel Corns, Chocolate Fudge truffles, Sipping Chocolates, Gift Baskets, Pet Welcoming, Espresso Drinks, Santa Fe's 400th Official Candy Maker, Featured on Food Network Channel.
All products available online
Shipping anywhere in US
Visit store and cafe
Gourmet coffees, teas, and drinking chocolates
Relaxed environment
Wi-fi
*Pet-friendly establishment
Cafe Pasqual’s
121 Don Gaspar Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, Cafe Pasqual's has been serving emphatically flavored cuisine inspired by the culinary traditions of New Mexico, Old Mexico, the Mediterranean and Asia for over 30 years. We're dedicated to using fresh, seasonal, organic and naturally raised foods.
Dinner Reservation recommended.
Visit our gallery and online store!
Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina
132 W Water St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Coyote Cafe continues to be Santa Fe's most famous and celebrated restaurant, feted by critics and return visitors alike. We are celebrating our 25th year! Joining Coyote Cafe as Executive Chef/Owner is world renowned chef Eric Distefano (also of Geronimo) Chef DiStefano brings with him his contemporary global style of cooking that has French Asian influences accompanied with Coyote Cafe's known Southwestern Style. Must-have dishes include Griddled Buttermilk Corn Cakes with Chipotle Prawns and the legendary grilled 24 ounce "Cowboy Cut" Dry Aged Rib eye. Distefano brings along his signature dish, Peppery Elk Tenderloin, a definite favorite! Try the Miso Crusted Sea Bass, Jalapeno Beef Tartare and Five Spice Rotisserie Rock Hen with Green Chile "Mac 'n Cheese". An Award Winning Wine List is complemented by a full bar which includes unique signature cocktails. During Summer Our Rooftop Cantina serves New Mexican specialties and cocktails in a casual outdoor rooftop setting.
Del Charro Saloon
101 W. Alameda St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Voted Best Bar in 2012 by the Santa Fe Reporter, Del Charro Saloon is the "Meeting Spot and Watering Hole of Santa Fe" where visitors and locals mingle at Inn of the Governors from 11:30 am to midnight daily. We offer light bar foods and desserts for under $7 per item and a full bar menu. We invite you to sample our signature House Margarita and one of the "Best Burgers in Town" in the rustic saloon or on the outside fireside patio.
El Farol
808 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
The oldest bar and restaurant in Santa Fe, El Farol is famous for its food and its live music nightly. Enjoy flamenco music and dancers as well as rhythm and blues, folk, Latin jam and more. Order tapas, sip a margarita and enjoy the entertainment in the cantina, or sit on the front porch and enjoy the street scene.
Felipe's Tacos
1711 Llano St.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Felipe's Tacos is A Fresh Healthy Authentic
Mexican Restaurant and is the Original of Santa Fe, Established in 1993.
Fuego
330 East Palace Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Fuego, the signature fine dining restaurant at La Posada Resort, is a AAA Four Diamond Award-winner and recipient of multiple top Wine Spectator awards. The Executive Chef was also recently named Chef of the Year for the state of New Mexico. Fuego combines Southwest character and opulent elegance for a unique dining experience. This romantic restaurant offers a celebrated menu and extensive wine list.
Geronimo
724 Canyon Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
In its celebrated 21 years, Geronimo has established a reputation as the place to dine in Santa Fe. Tradition and innovation merge at this Canyon Road legend, where simplicity and understatement reign. New Mexico's only Mobil 4 star and AAA 4 diamond rated restaurant.
La Casa Sena
125 East Palace Ave
Santa Fe, NM
La Casa Sena is located in downtown Santa Fe, in the historic Sena Plaza. Executive Chef Patrick Gharrity features New American West, cuisine infused with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. We also feature an award-winning wine list and a spectacular patio. La Casa Sena has been on of Santa Fe's finest and most popular restaurant for over 28 years. Our bar La Cantina is open for lunch and dinner. Let La Cantina's singing wait staff entertain you nightly with the best of Broadway, Jazz and much more. La Casa Sena and La Cantina are open daily from 11:00a.m. - 10:00p.m. La Cantina's singing wait staff performs nightly starting at 6:00p.m.
Our popular wine shop is adjacent to the restaurant features a large selection of fine wines and is open Monday-Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday noon-5pm
Our popular wine shop is adjacent to the restaurant features a large selection of fine wines and is open Monday-Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday noon-5pm
La Choza Restaurant
905 Alarid Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Northern New Mexican cuisine in The Santa Fe Railyard brought to you by The Shed family reflecting local hospitality and flavors since 1983. Margaritas, enchiladas, chile rellenos, carne adovada, sopaipillas and more.
La Fiesta Lounge & Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda
100 E. San Francisco St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
La Fiesta Lounge, adjacent to La Plazuela, is a colorful and fun destination every day of the week. A wonderful New Mexican Lunch Buffet is served daily with handmade tortillas and other flavorful New Mexican dishes. The food is delicious and the signature margaritas and martinis are sensational. The nightly live entertainment is consistently voted Santa Fe's Best and there is never a cover charge. Check out who is playing by visiting our website. And, if its cocktails and a gorgeous view you're after, then visit our 5th floor Bell Tower Bar open Spring to Fall from 4pm until sunset - weather permitting.
La Fiesta Lounge is open from 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and from noon to 11:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Lounge is non-smoking and handicap-accessible.
La Fiesta Lounge is open from 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and from noon to 11:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Lounge is non-smoking and handicap-accessible.
La Plazuela at La Fonda
La Fonda Hotel
100 E San Francisco St.
Santa Fe, NM
La Plazuela is our stunning dining room filled with natural light, a soothing fountain situated below a dramatic wrought iron chandelier and 460 charming, hand-painted windows. It is a memorable experience and is Santa Fe's favored gathering place with generations of locals calling it their own. The menu is amazing and our award-winning wine list is exceptional. Old favorites have been re-invented with tantalizing New World twists and our classic Northern New Mexico specialties are not to be missed. Our award-winning culinary team uses fresh, locally grown ingredients creatively so be sure to try our signature guacamole prepared tableside at dinner!
Dinner reservations are suggested. Call 505.982.5511 ext. 4100 or 2334
Breakfast: 7:00 am -10:45 am daily; Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 2 pm, Saturday & Sunday 11:45 am - 3pm; Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm daily
Dinner reservations are suggested. Call 505.982.5511 ext. 4100 or 2334
Breakfast: 7:00 am -10:45 am daily; Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 2 pm, Saturday & Sunday 11:45 am - 3pm; Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm daily
Low n' Slow Lowrider Bar and Lounge
125 Washington Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Welcome to the Low 'n Slow Lowrider Bar at the Hotel Chimayó de Santa Fe. Named after the book "Low 'n Slow - Lowriding in New Mexico" by Jack Parsons and Carmella Padilla, the bar is designed to capture the essence of the low-rider culture; its exuberance, style and artistry. The bar is a tribute to New Mexicos Hispanic cultural pride and individuality through the décor and artwork, handcrafted by Chimayó specialists. Sample innovative concoctions from award-winning mixologists and nibble on authentic New Mexican home comfort-food plates from our restaurant.
Luminaria Restaurant and Patio at the Inn and Spa at Loretto
211 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501
The Inn and Spa at Loretto celebrates the art of food by presenting New Mexico dining at its finest. We use local and organic ingredients, because we strongly support our community. We purchase fruits, vegetables, and spices from local farmers-and prime grades of meat from regional ranchers. Specializing in "Innovative Santa Fe Cuisine" Executive Chef Brett Sparman creates eclectic menus that reflect the availability of indigenous seasonal ingredients. Come experience Luminaria's wonderful outdoor patio!
Amenities: Outdoor Dining.
Amenities: Outdoor Dining.
Maria's New Mexican Kitchen
555 West Cordova Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
A Santa Fe tradition since 1950, Maria's has become known not only for it's typical New Mexican cuisine, but for it's list of over 200 100% Agave Margaritas, ranging in price from $6.50 to $50.00. Maria's features a full service bar, a great wine list (heavy on the great California Cabs) and almost every Mexican beer imported into the United States. Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner. Reservations are suggested.
Marisco's Costa Azul
2875 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Traditional Mexican food for the entire family!! (Great seafood)
Old House Restaurant
309 West San Francisco St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
When you dine at the Old House, the AAA Four Diamond restaurant that Zagat honored as New Mexico's best, you know it's going to be a special experience. Enjoy contemporary global cuisine featuring the freshest seasonal and regional ingredients, with Southwestern and Asian influences enhanced by French technique and signature sauces. With an outstanding menu and an impeccable wine selection that earned Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, you'll discover why the Old House makes a meal an occasion.
The Old House is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. For reservations, call 505-995-4530.
Amenities: Cocktail Lounge Restaurant.
The Old House is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. For reservations, call 505-995-4530.
Amenities: Cocktail Lounge Restaurant.
Plaza Cafe Southside
3466 Zafarano, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Boasting one of the most extensive menus of home-style diner cuisine in Santa Fe, the Plaza Cafe Southside offers hungry people great food at a fair price; inventive & satisfying margaritas & cocktails; dessert creations that make you forget about calories.
San Marcos Cafe
3877 State Rd. 14
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508
San Marcos is a quaint cafe with a homey and inviting environment with a Feed store attached. Open Mon-Sun, 8am till 2pm, specials daily, and a wonderful consistent southwestern Breakfast and Lunch Menu (as seen in many reviews). Reservations are strongly urged Fri.-Sun. So come and have a great meal and possibly, hang out with the birds, or find just what you need next door with the guys.
Santa Fe Baking Company & Cafe
504 W. Cordova Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Santa Fe Baking Company & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Juice Bar / Smoothies
Catering Services
Wireless Cafe
Staab House
330 E. Palace Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Located in the historic, 19th-century Staab House, this casual and cozy eatery and lounge is the perfect location for gathering with friends.
Enjoy outstanding bistro fare with one of our signature cocktails. Whether you are looking for an appetizer to share, a light lunch, or a wonderful dinner, this local favorite is just the place to satisfy your cravings. Live music Wednesday-Sunday!
Tecolote Cafe
1203 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
A Santa Fe staple for over 32 years! We feature Northern New Mexican and American breakfast and lunch, specializing in made from scratch items. Family owned and operated since 1980, our commitment to quality food and excellent service at an affordable price continues to be our primary goal. Home of the original Atole Pinon Hotcake!
The Bistro at the Courtyard by Marriott
3347 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
"Eat. Drink. Connect." The Bistro is a fast-casual concept, its eclectic menu includes grab-and-go in addition to sit-down breakfast items, soups, deli sandwiches and burgers, ribs, entrees and pizzas, several salads and a handful of snacks and pastries. The menu also includes cocktails, wine, beer, and Starbucks coffee.
The Bistro sports a lounge-like atmosphere, with chic couches and colorful throw pillows, curving countertops, communal tables with bright-colored chairs, wooden floors, oversized rugs, modern lamp lighting, and big-screen TVs.
During the year, the Chefs will prepare seasonal promotions available for a limited time in addition to the existing menu. So please join us for breakfast, dinner or happy hour!
During the year, the Chefs will prepare seasonal promotions available for a limited time in addition to the existing menu. So please join us for breakfast, dinner or happy hour!
The Patio at La Posada
330 E. Palace Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
The Patio is La Posada's dining establishment for breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring seasonal outdoor dining. Menu items are a mix of classic Northern New Mexican Cuisine and American Fusion. Our Executive Chef was recently voted Chef of the Year for the state of New Mexico. Crafted with the same care and fresh ingredients as Fuego, The Patio is a casual dining venue with something for everyone. Entertainment is offered Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
The Shed Restaurant
113 1/2 E. Palace Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Serving New Mexican food since 1953. Family owned and operated in old hacienda dating back to 1692. World renownded red and green chile specialties.
Tia's Cocina New Mexican Restaurant
125 Washington Ave
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Tia's Cocina (My Aunt's Kitchen) is a quaint gathering place where family and friends can experience simple dishes with the rich flavors of authentic New Mexican home cooking. Renowned Chef Estevan Garcia, a Santa Fe native, prepares the indigenous Northern New Mexican foods of Hispanic settlements like the Village of Chimayo that he originally learned from his Abuela (Grandmother). This menu originates from recipes enjoyed by New Mexican families for hundreds of years.
Families in Chimayo contributed to this authentic menu with their own family recipes handed down from generations. For other select items, Chef Estevan provides a modern twist on the traditional. Tia's Cocina is honored to serve authentic heirloom Chimayo chile known for it's robust flavor grown in Chimayo, New Mexico and exclusively for Tia's Cocina.
Families in Chimayo contributed to this authentic menu with their own family recipes handed down from generations. For other select items, Chef Estevan provides a modern twist on the traditional. Tia's Cocina is honored to serve authentic heirloom Chimayo chile known for it's robust flavor grown in Chimayo, New Mexico and exclusively for Tia's Cocina.
