Dining in Santa Fe
If you’ve been touring neighborhoods, looking for that perfect Santa Fe home, you’ve undoubtedly worked up an appetite. No problem. Santa Fe has an amazing array of restaurant choices. Here are some of our favorites. For a complete listing, visit www.santaferestaurants.net.
Back Street Bistro
513 Camino de los Marquez
982-3500
Back Street Bistro has a “neighborhood” feel. Prices are reasonable, and the food is fresh and well-prepared. Homemade soups, sandwiches and salads. Good selection of breakfast items. Yummy homemade baked goods.
Bert’s Burger Bowl
235 N. Guadalupe
982-0215
Bert’s is an old-time drive-in. It’s been family owned and operated since 1954. Try their chile cheese burger; it’s a Santa Fe tradition.
Café Oasis
526 Galisteo Street
983-9599
Café Oasis has a 1970’s “hippie” feel. Food is organic, free-range and hormone-free. Décor is Woodstock meets Santa Fe. Outdoor patio.
Café Pasqual’s
121 Don Gaspar Avenue
983-9340
It’s often crowded, but worth the wait. Café Pasqual serves creatively prepared food in a festive, Mexican-tiled dining room. Emphasis is on natural/organic meats, poultry, eggs, and coffee. Great spot for breakfast. Be sure to make reservations for dinner.
Chicago Dog Express
Two locations: 600 Cerrillos Road; 5741 Airport Road
984-2798
A true hot dog joint—in the best sense. Get a classic hotdog or Polish sausage—or try their New Mexican offerings: Frito pies, tamale pies and breakfast burritos (available Mon-Fri 7:30-10:30am). No indoor seating, but there’s a sunny patio with umbrella tables.
Chow’s
720 St. Michael’s Drive
471-7120
Fresh ingredients and creative menu selections . . . Chow’s serves contemporary Chinese cuisine. It’s a welcome change when you’ve craving something that isn’t smothered in “red” or “green.”
The Compound
653 Canyon Road
982-4353
Elegant and pricey. The Compound was named one of Gourmet magazine’s Restaurants of the Year. A review from the Santa Fean summed it up: "For a grand repast, the reinvented Compound has won legions of devotees with its poetic setting, courtly service and superb cuisine.”
Coyote Cafe
132 W. Water Street
983-1615
Coyote Café is a Santa Fe tradition. The main dining room is elegant. Cottonwood, located at street level restaurant, offers affordable New Mexican specialties. But the really “happening” location is the Rooftop Cantina, which serves New Mexican and Caribbean specialties and cocktails in a colorful and casual setting.
Cowgirl BBQ
319 S. Guadalupe Street
982-2565
The Cowgirl BBQ features renowned mesquite-smoked BBQ and regional American dishes. The Wild West ambiance is fun for kids of all ages, and nightly entertainment makes the Cowgirl one of Santa Fe's hot spots.
El Farol
983-9912
808 Canyon Road
Great location on Canyon Road, featuring traditional and contemporary Spanish cuisine. Tapas, paella, steaks and seafood. Live music and dancing in the bar. Beautiful setting in historic home—with charming outdoor spaces.
Gabriel’s
Off Route 285, south of Pojoaque
455-7000
Gabriel’s is about a 20-minute drive north of Santa Fe, but worth the trip. Don’t miss the guacamole, made fresh at your table. Margaritas are a specialty. Menu includes Southwesters and Mexican selections.
Geronimo
724 Canyon Road
982-1500
Elegant dining in the heart of the Canyon Road art district. The atmosphere is elegant and romantic. Food is Continental with a Southwestern twist.
Harry’s Roadhouse
9613 Old Las Vegas Highway
989-4629
A fun place to meet locals and tourist alike! Menu is a mix of down-home and sophisticated specials. Amazing, homemade desserts and great margaritas. Patio dining.
Il Piattto
95 W. Marcy Street
984-1091
Il Piatto is located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, serving Italian cuisine that’s well-prepared and reasonably priced. Good wine list. Lively atmosphere.
La Casa Sena
125 E. Palace Ave.
988-9232
Stunning setting in an historic Santa Fe home just north of the Plaza. When it’s warm, the outdoor courtyard is the place to be. It’s like stepping back in time to the days of early Santa Fe. Cuisine is innovative Southwestern. Excellent wine list.
Rio Chama Steakhouse
414 Old Santa Fe Trail
955-0765
Featuring prime and choice dry aged steaks, prime rib, chops, seafood served in a casual yet dignified atmosphere. The outdoor bar offer great appetizers and the hottest happy hour in town. Inside dining rooms are cozy and intimate.
Santacafe
231 Washington Ave.
984-1788
The cuisine is creative Southwestern, and the setting is pure Santa Fe. Santacafe is located within walking distance of the Plaza, in an 1883 Territorial-style building. Menu is varied and changes seasonally.
The Shed
113 ½ E. Palace Avenue
982-9030
Excellent, reasonably priced food in an historic adobe home, dating back to 1692. Northern New Mexican cuisine. The Shed is a popular spot; especially its pretty courtyard area.
315 Restaurant and Wine Bar
315 Old Santa Fe Trail
986-9190
315 serves French Provencal cuisine in a warm, cozy setting. The food is excellent, featuring fresh local ingredients, creatively prepared. A specialty is squash blossom beignets with local goat cheese Excellent wine list.
Tia Sophia’s
210 W. San Francisco Street
983-9880
Popular downtown restaurant famous for breakfast burritos and daily specials. Luncheon favorites include burritos, enchiladas, chile stew and rellenos.
Zia Diner
326 S. Guadalupe
988-7008
Zia is an upscale diner, with a varied menu featuring “comfort” food. It’s popular and moderately priced. Daily specials are also a good bet, as are burgers and fish and chips. Save room for one of Zia’s house-made desserts.
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