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Editors Pick
Read MoreArroyo Vino
Located 15 minutes from downtown Santa Fe in an idyllic hillside setting, this contemporary bistro and wine shop serves New American food featuring the best seasonal ingredients. The restaurant’s two-acre garden is the source for appetizers like chilled white asparagus soup and...
Read MoreCafé Pasqual’s
Yes, it’s been covered by every major magazine; yes, you can order T-shirts and baseball caps off the menu; and no, you will definitely not be the only tourist here; but locals adore the Pasqual’s and frequent it for breakfast,...
Read MoreCoyote Café
Since the 1990s, Coyote has thrived as one of Santa Fe’s favorite big-night-out places. The restaurant is housed in a massive second-floor space and has a large dining room and a long bar facing on an open kitchen, so you...
Read MoreEl Farol
Said to be the oldest restaurant in town, El Farol occupies a rustic adobe building on Canyon Road, so it’s a great choice for lunch while gallery-hopping; although to get a taste of the boisterous, bohemian ambience, complete with live...
Read MoreGeronimo
One of Santa Fe’s most lauded restaurants, Geronimo occupies an 18th-century adobe building in the midst of the colorful galleries on Canyon Road. The dining room has an unfussy elegance, featuring tan leather chairs, corner banquettes and wood-burning fireplaces; in the...
Read MoreLa Boca
Tucked away one block north of the Palace of the Governors, La Boca’s intimate dining room opened in 2006 is a great pick for an elegant dinner or a linger-worthy lunch. The happy mélange of New Mexican and Spanish cuisines...
Read MoreLa Casa Sena
Housed in a hacienda dating from the late 19th century, La Casa Sena occupies a picturesque courtyard, a flower-filled extravaganza centered on a splashing fountain; it’s a half- block from the Plaza but feels a world apart. Like the Café...
Read MoreLa Choza
When I asked a young gallery owner on Canyon Road where residents go for great food at more reasonable prices, he suggested La Choza. Owned and run by the same team behind the beloved eatery The Shed, La Choza has...
Read MoreMaria’s New Mexican Kitchen
This local joint, near the Railyard District, is still said to have the best margaritas in town. It certainly has the longest list with more than 100 options. The Mexican food served in the dark-wood-paneled, somewhat dated dining room gets...
Read MoreMuseum Hill Café
This is your only lunch option when exploring the fabulous art troves that make up Museum Hill, located southeast of downtown Santa Fe. Luckily, this restaurant, which has lovely alfresco seating and lofty views, does a great job with hearty...
Read MorePink Adobe
Boasting a menu that runs the gamut from shrimp remoulade and lobster salad to grilled salmon and chicken enchiladas, the Pink Adobe is as whimsical as its former owner, Rosalea Murphy, who established the so-called Pink in 1944. Now part...
Read MoreRestaurant Martín
A former contestant on the U.S. version of Iron Chef (the only chef from New Mexico to be invited on the show), chef Martín Rios headed the award-winning Geronimo as well as the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi before venturing...
Read MoreSantacafé
This American bistro is set in a 19th-century house with an outdoor patio and four separate dining rooms. It’s a great spot for lunch when sightseeing in the downtown area, as the menu features tasty, light fare.
Read MoreTerra
This fine-dining restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, a fifteen-minute drive north of Santa Fe, features sweeping views of the desert landscapes from the dining room’s floor-to-ceiling windows that are as memorable as the innovative cuisine. The modern,...
Read MoreTesuque Village Market
If you’re visiting Shidoni, the sculpture garden and foundry, this no-frills joint is a good spot for refueling; there’s a market and a restaurant-café serving New Mexico staples. While it’s truly a spot for locals, celebs including Robert Redford and...
Read MoreThe Compound
The Compound is housed in a beautiful historic building, and the cuisine is outstanding. The interiors were designed by Alexander Gerard, whose folk-art collection is the centerpiece at the Museum of International Folk Art. Cuisine is modern American cuisine.
Read MoreThe Shed
One of downtown Santa Fe’s most popular eateries (it’s been in this location since 1960), The Shed occupies a hacienda that dates from the 17th century and has a small bar area and a cozy dining room – the latter decorated...
Read MoreThe Teahouse
To soak up the local scene, visit this groovy little place, comprised of several small rooms stuffed with a hodgepodge of tables, couches, comfy chairs and a large outdoor patio that operates on a first-come first-serve basis toward the eastern end...
Read MoreTravel Bug
From the outside, this independent, locally-owned coffee-shop-cum-bookstore looks nondescript; behind the worn white screen door, however, lies a comprehensive travel bookstore and map haven, as well as a café with strong brews and free Wi-Fi. If you plan on exploring...
