RESTAURANT DIRECTORY

The French Pastry Shop & Creperie

La Fonda Hotel, 100 E San Francisco St., (505) 983-6697 Hard to believe there’s any tourist who doesn’t stop at this pastry shop at least once. Both sweet and savory crepes are on the menu, plus baguette sandwiches and other French options—intricate pastries included. You’re permitted to hum Le Festin when you’re in there.

Geronimo

724 Canyon Road, (505) 982-1500 You’ll note how Geronimo takes pride in the history of the establishment and the location: The building is nearly 250 years old, from the days of old Santa Fe. With a seasonally changing menu, each change offers new opportunities for this highend dining. And yes, please make a reservation.

Henry & the Fish

217 W San Francisco St., (505) 995-1191 A growing favorite among whitecollar Santa Feans who work downtown, this café provides quality lunch and breakfast options with dang good coffee and house-baked pastries, pies and more.

Holy Spirit Espresso

225 W San Francisco St., (505) 920-3664 It’s hard to imagine a time before Holy Spirit Espresso, a grab-andgo classic. Owner Bill Deutsch has become a well-known figure downtown, and you’ll know why after a sip or two: This is quality espresso, without a doubt.

Izmi Sushi

105 E Marcy St., (505) 424-1311 For whatever reason, our little high desert oasis isn’t lacking in sushi options. (Thanks, airplanes!) A popular take-out spot, Izmi offers dozens upon dozens of roll options, plus Japanese soups and salads and a killer bento box deal in various formations.

Johnnie’s Cash Store

420 Camino Don Miguel, (505) 982-9506 Coming across this little shop all tucked away in an otherwise residential area might be a surprise, but after nearly eight decades, Johnnie’s still offers unforgettable tamales and other simple goods. Frankly, it’s way too easy to become a regular customer.

Julia, A Spirited Restaurant and Bar

La Posada de Santa Fe, 330 E Palace Ave., (505) 954-9670 New American food in a warm, cozy environment. Also there might be a ghost wandering about—old Julia Staab, who’s been spiritually bouncing around the place since it was her home over a century ago.

La Lecheria

101 W Marcy St., (505) 205-1595 Ever craved ice cream flavors like avocado, habanero vanilla, sweet corn or citrus basil? Chef Joel Coleman (of Fire & Hops) takes his unique ice cream combos pretty seriously, and we are thankful for it.

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Luminaria Restaurant & Patio

Inn and Spa at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 984-7915 Strawberry-jalapeño margs, coffeerubbed steak and calamari? Sold!

Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant

31 Burro Alley, (505) 992-0304 An anchor of tiny downtown Burro Alley, check out the classic Mexican dishes.

Manolla Café

223 Canyon Road, (505) 365-2887 Granola, tartines and other tasty options from owner/nutritionist Manon Pierme.

Market Steer Steakhouse

Hotel St. Francis, 210 Don Gaspar Ave., (505) 992-6354 Gourmet steaks plus house-crafted sauces. Chef Kathleen Crook knows her stuff, no-question, just reserve ahead for the patio (or COVID-safe bubble tents). It’s also worth noting the drinks here are some of the best in town.

Mille

451 W Alameda St., (505) 930-5492 All the rave reviews for this new French bakery and creperie that started in Los Alamos are wellfounded. Try the macarons and French toast—and oh, those cakes.

Mucho Gusto

839 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 955-8402 Mexican standards make up the menu here. Ever had a stuffed chicken breast called The Bomb? You can cross that off your bucket list, finally. Sometimes you gotta have a break from the opulent downtown environments and sit down in a homey place for a while.

Museum Hill Café

710 Camino Lejo, (505) 984-8900 Part of the Museum Hill complex, you can peruse artifacts and then dine across the courtyard. Live jazz on the weekends, plus Wine Wednesdays? Oh yes. The nachos here rank as some of the best in town, and it’s not overpriced museum fare like you see at the major institutions—looking at you, New York City. Your wallet and stomach will thank you.

New York on Catron

420 Catron St., (505) 982-8900 Long known as one of the best bagel joints in town, check out this East Coast-style deli with a heck of a family story to boot. Its roots stem from a cold Lower East Side basement, but the Schwartzberg family planted their roots in New Mexico, and you’re reaping all the benefits. Breakfast, lunch and other café options make this a must-stop for locals and out-of-towners alike.

Osteria d’Assisi

58 S Federal Place, (505) 986-5858 High-end Italian fare is sometimes just right. It’s hard to find any other place with a 48-hour dough rising process for pizza, and you’ll find fine wines and even a little piano cabaret upstairs.

Palacio Café

209 E Palace Ave., (505) 989-3505 Offering both New Mexican and American classics at great prices, stop by Damian and Maria Muñoz’s newly expanded spot for breakfast or lunch and some of the best chile around.

The Pantry Rio

229 Galisteo St., (505) 989-1919 It might be one of the newer downtown eateries, but it feels like this location of The Pantry has been with us forever. This third spot doesn’t disappoint in the slightest: Now this classic New Mexican establishment is available in every part of town.

The Pink Adobe

406 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 983-7712 NOLA-inspired dishes blended with the local cuisine. This is a stunning place to dine in the evenings, even

if there’s a noticeable lack of pink in the architecture.

Plaza Café

54 Lincoln Ave., (505) 982-1664 This classic diner joint is aptly named. Sure, there might be a wait in the summer months, but any place serving quality New Mexican and American food since 1905 deserves our patience. Don’t forget desserts like the famous coconut cream pie.

La Plazuela Restaurant

La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 E San Francisco St., (505) 995-2334 Upscale New Mexican items and seasonal dishes served in the sunroom of an ultra-historic hotel.

Raaga-Go

410 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 983-5555 Take-away Indian food magic. Local chef Paddy Rawal’s going on his 11th year running this memorable place. Curry, Korma and even Thai options. Plus, check out Chef Rawal’s to-go sauces for your at-home Indian cuisine concoctions.

Remix Audio Bar

101 W Marcy St. (505) 803-7949 It’s a bit hidden away above La Lecheria, but hidden’s where you find the best goods. In this case, remixed espresso drinks like the honeyGolden Stanima blended Staying Alive. Open late, with headphones on offer to stream music from live DJs and/or silent disco.

Rio Chama

414 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 955-0765 Located in Santa Fe’s oldest neighborhood, get a taste of the brunch menu (shaved prime rib Benedict? Dulce de leche French toast?? Good heavens.) Also, fondue is a totally acceptable dinner option.

Rooftop Pizzeria

Santa Fe Arcade, 60 E San Francisco St., Ste. 301, (505) 984-0008 Actual gourmet pizza in the Italian tradition. Pair it with many wine options and look out on the downtown views.

Santacafé

231 Washington Ave., (505) 984-1788 A legendary lunch and dinner stop from the folks who reign over Coyote Café, food options here are upscale versions of dishes you’re already familiar with: Mushroom tortellini, pan seared salmon and Vietnamese lobster, among others.

Santarepa Café

229 Johnson St. Ste. A, (505) 467-8379 One can get a good education in South American dishes in Santa Fe, especially in a place like Santarepa, where Venezuelan food is the focus thanks to the arepas and empanadas that keep you coming back.

Santa Fe Oxygen & Healing Bar: Apothecary

133 W San Francisco St., (505) 986-5037 If you’re asking what the heck an oxygen bar is, you’re not alone, but for some people this is their bread and butter. Healing, organic foods (with a CBD plate of the day), plus small spa treatment options. And yes, you can get some oxygen if you’ve got elevation sickness.

Sassella

225 Johnson St., (505) 9826734 Lombardy native chef Cristian Pontiggia is so good he’s got awards to spare. Sassella serves higherend Italian with unusual but delightful cocktails. The patio is pretty nice, too.

Sazón

221 Shelby St., (505) 983-8604 An excellent selection of moles, “sopa de amor,” mezcal and sophisticated dishes inspired by Mexico City from chef Fernando Olea, who just so happens to be up for a James Beard Award this year.

The Shed

113 E Palace Ave., (505) 982-9030 Famous for its “Shed red chile,” which makes even the most classic New Mexican dishes undeniably delicious, The Shed is a downright institution. If you’re from out of town, you’ll probably get recommendations ad nauseam, and with enchiladas, tacos, burritos and French bread with which to sop up the chile, you should heed them.

The Teahouse

821 Canyon Road, (505) 992-0972 Don’t let the number of tea options overwhelm you, just bring any tea fanatic in your life along. A popular patio spot with cushy indoor seating, teas from all over the globe can be your reason for visiting, but brunchy and lunchy items like oatmeal, salads, sandwiches and more ought to seal the deal.

TerraCotta Wine Bistro

304 Johnson St., (505) 989-1166 For serious wine drinkers! TerraCotta’s list is huge but carefully curated by co-owners chef Catherine O’Brien and Glenda Griswold. Its opulent environment might betray its startling affordability, but who are we to complain about such a thing?

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Thunderbird Bar & Grill

50 Lincoln Ave., (505) 490-6550 Casual dining with plentiful American, New Mexican and seafood options. You may have to wait a bit to get a seat on the patio overlooking the Plaza, but we say it’s worth it.

Tia Sophia’s

210 W San Francisco St., (505) 983-9880 Reportedly the place that invented breakfast burritos and coined the term “Christmas” when referring to chile (we won’t take a side on that one), this breakfast and lunch spot is truly old Santa Fe and has the fanatic local following to prove it.

Tonic

103 E Water St., (505) 982-1189 Craft cocktails with the art deco vibe mean late-night live jazz throughout the week is pretty inevitable. It may be small, but it’s a regular hang these days for locals with an affinity for small spaces with expertly mixed drinks.

Travel Bug Coffee Shop

839 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 992-0418 One of the most unique coffee shops in town, Travel Bug is for the traveling tourist, sure, but also the

Tres Colores

101 W Marcy St., (505) 490-0296 The Mexican dishes are killer, and the breakfast burritos are a wise choice for early mornings downtown (or whenever, frankly). Known for a friendly staff and colorful atmosphere, Tres Colores offers simple Mexican fare for breakfast, lunch JOY GODFREY or dinner.

Upper Crust Pizza

329 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 982-0000 Good pizza, we can vouch for ‘em. With weekly rotating musical performers and a generous menu, Upper Crust offers a simple night out on one of Santa Fe’s historic streets.

Il Vicino

321 W San Francisco St., (505) 986-8700 Always a popular spot, this woodoven-fired pizzeria offers plentiful Italian dishes like sandwiches and soups, plus drink options (try the root beer, thank us later). It makes for a great night in, too, with easy togo options.

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Andiamo!

322 Garfield St., (505) 995-9595 Craving Italian but not craving anything fancy-pantsy? Andiamo!’s got you. Penne, Fettuccine, Puttanesca? Oh yes, this Italian establishment has it all.

Atrisco Café & Bar

DeVargas Center, 193 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 983-7401 Another location where locals go for that downtown vibe New Mexican food. Don’t let the fact it’s in the DeVargas Center fool you. Too busy at Tomasita’s? Go here. It’s in the family.

Bosque Brewing Co.

500 Market St. Suite 110A, (505) 557-6672 One of the state’s most popular homebrewed brands, Bosque’s newest expansion into the Santa Fe Railyard offers traditional and unique tastes for all the drinkers in your caravan.

Boxcar

530 S Guadalupe St., (505) 988-7222 Legendary for being one of Santa Fe’s few late night spots (midnight most nights and 1:30 am on live music nights), this joint has always got something going on. Bar food, burgers, sandwiches, cocktails and dozens of beers on tap.

Casa Chimayó

409 W Water St., (505) 428-0391 Named for the little village just north of us, chef Guisela de la Cruz and crew offer classic New Mexican dishes, margaritas worth a second glass and plenty of wines.

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312 Montezuma Ave. Straight up the most insane and yet satisfying coffee shop you’ll find in town. Drinks with such titles as Streak of Tigers (espresso, milk, curry, black pepper, cacao and maple syrup) or the Maelstrom of Axolotls (liquid marine collagen, apple cider vinegar, ginger, lemon, aloe-soaked chia seeds and sparkling water— good lord) might sound frightening, but we swear the reviews are so good it’s worth the risk for this unusual pick-me-up place. Also, there’s glitter.

Chili Line Brewery

204 N Guadalupe St., (505) 982-8474 Hey, fans who like smoked flavors in anything and everything—why not in your beers? Chili Line Brewery offers such smoked brews, plus pub dishes and pizzas from Pizzeria Da Lino next door.

Chopstix Oriental Food

238 N Guadalupe St., (505) 820-2126 A long-standing Chinese takeout joint, we’re grateful for Chopstix’s simple options and affordability.

La Choza

905 Alarid St., (505) 982-0909 It might technically be little sister to The Shed, but someone informed the tourists and the place has grown. Not to worry, though, because the wait here is just as worth it as it is down by the Plaza. New Mexican food is king at La Choza, of course, and the sopaipillas are the stuff of legends. Don’t miss out on their red-chilerimmed margs.

Cowgirl BBQ

319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565 An enduringly popular gathering spot for its barbecue, rotating music nights, karaoke and pool room, Cowgirl can’t really disappoint.

Dinner for Two

106 N Guadalupe St., (505) 820-2075 With steak and seafood specialities, plus happy hour options from 4 to 6 pm daily, this is fine dining that’s pretty dang fine. Plus wine. Lots of wine. And sometimes DJs!

Dolina

402 N Guadalupe St., (505) 9829394 This Eastern Europeaninspired eatery from owner Annamaria O’Brien offers home-baked pastries along with plenty of mushroom-inspired breakfast and lunch options.

Dragonfly Tea House

505 Cerrillos Road (in the CHOMP Food Hall), (505) 944-5873 Pinwheels, bagel boards, cucumber bites? Plus sandwiches and salads and all those tea options.

Vanessie

427 W Water St., (505) 984-1193 Known for insanely talented pianists every night of the week, add some wine and cocktails (we won’t judge you if it’s at the same time) with entree offerings and ride the train to happy piano town. It’s relaxing.

Fire & Hops

222 N Guadalupe St., (505) 954-1635 Your friendly neighborhood gastropub offers small plates and large, ranging from ribs to ramen. And oh yes, drinks galore, including draught beers.

Iconik Coffee Roasters ‘Lupe

314 S Guadalupe St., (505) 428-0996 We’re starting to lose count of how many Iconik locations there are now, but the newest Guadalupe Street outpost offers strong traditional brews, smoothies and breakfast bites.

Jinja Bar & Bistro

510 N Guadalupe St., (505) 982-4321 Are you here for the food or the tiki drinks? We won’t dig too deep, but pairing Pan-Asian cuisine with mini umbrella-laden cocktails makes for

a delightful aesthetic. Great take-out and dine-in options await.

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Joseph’s Culinary Pub

428 Agua Fría St., (505) 982-1272 Chicken liver mousse on the list tonight? How about confit duck pad Thai-style or banana lamb curry? Great service in an intimate setting.

Kohnami

313 S Guadalupe St., (505) 984-2002 One of the more popular sushi locations in town, stop by for rolls and a wide variety of hot items from the kitchen, plus ramen and more.

Nath’s Inspired Khmer Cusine

505 Cerrillos Road (in the CHOMP Food Hall), (505) 699-5974 Open only Wed-Sun, see what might be the only place serving tea-leaf salad. Spring rolls and Pad Thai add to this wonderful lunch stop.

Ohori’s, Luna Location

505 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-9692 This daily roaster is a longtime local institution (and we can attest it has caffeinated the SFR offices so so much) with plenty on the espresso menu, plus tons of coffee-related merch to take home.

Opuntia Cafe

1607 Alcaldesa St., (505) 780-5796 Tea and coffee in a space so green you’ll wonder if it’s Santa Fe or Brasilia. But don’t panic, dear reader—you’re in the Santa Fe Railyard. We suggest stopping by Farmers Market mornings so you can look off their balcony and people watch. Classic teas pair with unique blends of rolled Taiwanese oolong and pineapple coconut.

Paloma

401 S Guadalupe St., (505) 467-8624 Paloma may be small, but the flavors pack a punch. This is fine upscale Mexican-inspired dining, JOY GODFREY and pastry chef Jessica Brewer’s evolving dessert menu ranks among the city’s favorites.

Pizza Etc.

DeVargas Center, 556 N Guadalupe St., (505) 986-1500 As the name suggests, this place is straight to the point. All locally produced (with gluten-free and vegan options), the Baray and Araiza families keep serving quality pizza that you should really consider before missing out.

Pizzeria & Trattoria da Lino

204 N Guadalupe St., Ste. B, (505) 982-8474 Right beside Chili Line Brewery, try pizza baked in a wood-fired brick oven, plus other classic options.

Sabor Peruano

DeVargas Center, 163 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 358-3829 Did you know Peruvian cuisine is readily available in town? Try the papa rellena (a Peruvian stuffed potato) or classic empanadas.

Santa Fe Bar & Grill

DeVargas Center, 187 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 982-3033 It may shock you, but this location has both a bar and a grill. A large, popular Santa Fe eatery that won’t harm the wallet.

Second Street Brewery (Railyard)

1607 Paseo de Peralta, Ste. 10, (505) 989-3278 Of the three Second Street locations in town—at least until the original closes April 9, each seems more popular than the last. It’s nice to live in a town with proper pubs—fish and chips, wings, brews and burgers are king here.

Shake Foundation

631 Cerrillos Road, (505) 988-8992 Shoestring fries might be a rarity in Santa Fe, but Shake Foundation fills that void we didn’t even know we had. Known for their adobe mud shakes especially, this is a popular spring and summertime burger joint (it’s all outdoors, just so you know).

Sky Coffee

1609 Alcaldesa St. The coffee fanatic in your life will find Sky Coffee’s third-wave offerings heavenly, plus baked goods, a cozy environment for chats or works and a comfortable patio, all literally in the center of the Railyard.

Social Kitchen & Bar

Sage Inn, 725 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-5952 Traditional American options and beers on tap with a variety of events throughout the week ranging from karaoke to queer nights.

Taco Fundación

235 N Guadalupe St., (505) 982-8286 Guess what? They serve tacos. From the folks who brought you Shake Foundation, Taco Fundación is where you go for real good street tacos (but with a few tables inside this time).

Tomasita’s

500 S Guadalupe St., (505) 983-5721 Yes, your parents did call you after seeing this on the Travel Channel. Famous for its unique chile roasts and especially those margs, get yourself here for the honey-butter sopapillas alone. Park under the groovy solar panels.

Violet Crown Cinema

1606 Alcaldesa St., (505) 216-5678 If “I’m too busy watching cinema and eating pub food,” is your motto, Violet Crown is your oasis. Pizza, beer and wine plus the art of filmmaking. Or just come for the food—you can do that kind of stuff here.

Whole Hog Café

320 S Guadalupe St., (505) 474-3375 Sorry, but any place with six barbecue sauces to choose from means there’s a lot of behind-thescenes brilliance. It’s top-quality smoked stuff in a town with few options such as this—and they nail the brisket, FYI.

Whoo’s Donuts

851 Cerrillos Road, Ste. B, (505) 629-1678 Made-from-scratch donuts, operating until the shelves are empty. That’s the way to do it. You’ll find classic options, of course, but give the red chile bacon toffee or the blue corn blueberry lavender donut the old college try. We promise you can’t get it anywhere else.

Zacatlán Restaurant

317 Aztec St., (505) 780-5174 Fine dining Mexican dishes from chef Eduardo Rodriguez in fusion styles. For whatever reason, you’ll find chicken & waffles, too, but we’re thankful for that.

505 Cerrillos Road (in the CHOMP Food Hall), (505) 982-0499 Indian-style wraps, plus classics like curry bowls but with New Mexican flair from chef Paddy Rawal.

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Barrio Brinery

head of everything possible that can be pickled. OK, when you’re done, quadruple that and then do it three more times. You’re roughly in the ballpark of Barrio’s insane pickled offerings.

The Betterday Coffee Shop

Solana Center, 905 W Alameda St. (505) 780-5638 Where the hipsters gather to discuss beards or whatever else, Betterday’s Stumptown roasts are down-toearth and can give you a boost or knock your socks off (the hairbender blend? Whew!). Where else can you get a burrito in a jar?

Masa Sushi

Solana Center, 927 W Alameda St., (505) 982-3334 Noodle options and sushi options. Little places like this have big flavors.

La Montañita Co-op

Solana Center, 913 W Alameda St., (505) 984-2852 Choose from health-based daily buffets and to-go lunch options.

JOY GODFREY You don’t have to be a member to shop or eat here, but no shame in supporting an organic, farm-to-table grocery store and eatery.

Pho Kim

Solana Center, 919 W Alameda St., (505) 820-6777 Vietnamese, obviously. Have you tried the bread? It’s out of control. Rice dishes, noodle dishes, pho—fans of south Asian cuisine know what it’s all about.

Piccolino

2890 Agua Fría St., (505) 471-1480 The no-fuss Italian offerings are served on checkerboard tablecloths and with big portion sizes. There’s even a drive-thru.

Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery

2791 Agua Fría St., (505) 303-3808 Every town needs a place like Tumbleroot: A spacious outdoor patio with food trucks, plus a live venue space inside hosting everything from Metal Mondays to stand-up comedy nights.

Tune-Up Café

1115 Hickox St., (505) 983-7060 American-New Mexican-El Salvadorean food, and pretty much everyone’s favorite place. Come for every meal of the day for their various offerings, and there’s rarely a place that nails their daily specials like here. Pizza, too!

Valentina’s

Solana Center, 945 W Alameda St., (505) 988-7165 A family joint right beside the co-op, come for classic Mexican and New Mexican fare with no worry about fusion or fanciness. Sometimes we need a balance, don’t we?

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Bo’s Authentic Thai

502 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 310-5826 It’s all in the title. Thai. Authentic.

Bruno’s

1512 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 690-0966 Pizza snobs know Neopolitan pizza is the superior kind (fight amongst yourselves), and Bruno’s serves up just that. Go buy a slice or whole pie.

Craft Donuts & Coffee

502 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 490-9171 Donut flavors include s’mores, funnel cake and cinnamon roll, plus buildyour-own donut recipes, which is the stuff of miracles.

Marquez Deli

513 Camino de los Marquez, Ste. C, (505) 365-2113 Hosting live events throughout the week, this New York-style deli is both a lunch and brunch spot. And yes, bagels. Bagels until the end of time!

Chicago Dog Express

600 Cerrillos Road, (505) 984-2798 Hot dog culture is a serious business, especially the Chicago type. But these bad boys have red and/or green chile. Don’t be weak, get it fully loaded and thank us later.

El Chile Toreado

807 Early St., (505) 500-0033 Overwhelmingly a fan favorite by *gestures to the world*, if any burritos change your life it’ll be here. The family secret green sauce may look minty, but it packs a hot punch.

Clafoutis

333 W Cordova Road, (505) 988-1809 This much-loved French bakery and atmospheric restaurant is almost like a French sidewalk café, plus here you can pronounce craw-sawnt in peace. Try the bakery case.

Cleopatra Café

Design Center, 418 Cerrillos Road, (505) 820-7381 This take-out paradise specializes in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, and you can dine in too, so don’t worry. The dolmas are a delight, and that Al Maryam plate? We stan.

Dulce Capital

1100 Don Diego Ave., (505) 989-9966 Classic coffee bar, plus plentiful baked goods in this colorful environment. Have you tried the blueberry muffin or lemon meringue tart? If not, you haven’t lived.

Fun Noodle Bar

514 W Cordova Road, (505) 974-8801 How fun is this noodle bar? You’ll have to go to see. Find ramen, soups and all sorts of entrees—but hey, this is a noodle bar, you better go and you better have fun; slurp, slurp.

Kakawa Chocolate House

1050 E Paseo de Peralta, (505) 982-0388 High-quality chocolate in sipping, shake and hot form, plus more. We could go on, but it’s a paradise.

Kaune’s Neighborhood Market

511 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 982-2629 Don’t be fooled that it’s a grocery store—there’s a salad bar plus plenty of pre-packed lunches and treats from local bakery Angel’s.

Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen

555 W Cordova Road, (505) 983-7929 There are over 100 tequila choices here, and you could make it a life goal to try them all (not all in one go). Sample the popular New Mexican dishes while you’re working at that.

Mariscos La Playa

537 W Cordova Road, (505) 982-2790 Fish and micheladas on a patio— need we say more?

Modern General

637 Cerrillos Road, (505) 930-5462 Add some gardening tools to your soup, salads and sandwiches. This cute, rustic-inspired spot is a great lunch spot with an inventive menu courtesy of Erin Wade, who also founded a little place called Vinaigrette out back.

The New Santa Fe Baking Company

504 W Cordova Road, (505) 557-6435 This popular spot closed and returned under the eye of longtime employee Filiberto Rodriguez, because how could we live without it? Well, obviously we couldn’t. Breakfast and lunch are never a miss here, and we’re more than grateful for how soft the cookies are. Try the breakfast croissant.

Oasis Ice Cream Shop and Paleteria

Design Center, 418 Cerrillos Road, (505) 365-2073 Mexican-style popsicles, milkshakes, churros (including churros in milkshakes!) and other ice cream and sweet treat options.

Paper Dosa

551 W Cordova Road, (505) 930-5521 Try out southern Indian cuisine for a change. Dosa, so much dosa you can take it home with you (seriously, they offer make-your-own kits). Curry and other Indian favorites are certainly on the menu, but they’ve named the place after their signature dishes for a reason.

Pizza Centro

Design Center, 418 Cerrillos Road, (505) 988-8825 Anyone can claim New York-style pizza, but we’ll guess most are lying. Not Pizza Centro, one of the Fe’s most popular pizza joints. It’s a small shop with gelato offerings and a focus on take-out, but there’s plenty of seating available, too. Prep ahead, this might become your new go-to cheese bread joint.

Pyramid Café

505 W Cordova Road, (505) 989-1378 Greek, North African and even a few Turkish options mixed in there. Moussaka, gyro and kebobs. Surprise tip? Try the fries and the key lime pie.

Radish & Rye

505 Cerrillos Road, (505) 930-5325 Known for a superb seasonal menu and unreal bourbon selection, this farm-inspired restaurant might be somewhat upscale, but the flavor alone makes it worth it.

Revolution Bakery

Design Center, 418 Cerrillos Road, (505) 346-2669 It’s true—every baked good at Revolution is 100% gluten-free, with plenty of vegan and non-GMO options. Try getting your daily bread

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from their drive-thru, too, which now we think every bakery should consider installing.

Restaurant Martín

526 Galisteo St., (505) 820-0919 This always-rotating menu is small because it’s cooked better than any food you’ve ever had in your life. Multi-time James Beard Awardnominee chef Martín Rios is one of Santa Fe’s premier chefs and one of the most humble dudes you’ll ever meet.

Sage Bakehouse

535 Cerrillos Road, (505) 820-7243 Bread, glorious bread. You’ll find a few lunch offerings, namely sandwiches and salads plus tartines, but no one in their right mind would come here without planning to consume the carbs.

Saigon Café

501 W Cordova Rd, (505) 988-4951 Top-notch Vietnamese cuisine. The environment is cozy and take-out is simple, and fond memories of the soups keep us going on the coldest winter days.

Saveur Bistro

204 Montezuma Ave., (505) 989-4200 We love our little bistros, especially the little French spots where we can imagine we just found a tucked-away place down some side street in Paris.

Tiny’s Restaurant & Lounge

1005 St. Francis Drive, (505) 983-9817 New Mexican and American fare that’s tasty and with generous portions. A regular haunt for live music, pop by and get your dance on for two-step Thursdays, with country and cumbia throughout the week.

Vinaigrette

709 Don Cubero Alley, (505) 820-9205 Fancy salads, a number of killer sandwiches and a flourless chocolate cake to die for, Vinaigrette goes beyond traditional soups and salads.

Back Road Pizza

Santa Fe BBQ

502 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 603-9051 Challenge time: Take your snobbiest barbecue friends, whether they be from Texas or Kansas City, and have them try this place. They’ll compare as much as their little hearts can, but they’ll know how top-notch this food truck really is.

New Mexico Hard Cider Taproom

505 Cerrillos Road, Ste. A, (505) 231-0632 Local cider with delightful pub options, plus a free pool table, too, if you’re one of those people.

Santafamous Street Eats

Corner of Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 269-2858 Known for barbecue street tacos (and even moreso for the reasonable prices), there are always vegetarian options at Santafamous, too. Now a cornerstone of the city’s little food truck lot at Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail, you’ve got to try at least once. Maybe twice. Maybe more.

Yin Yang Chinese Restaurant

Design Center, 418 Cerrillos Road, (505) 986-9279 There was a time during the pandemic we thought we lost them, but we’re still on solid ground. The buffet is closed as of this writing, but the dine-in and takeout options are still going strong. Rest in power, founder King Chen—we’ll forever love your sesame tofu.

TRIANGLE DISTRICT/ ST. MICHAEL’S DRIVE

Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Café

1620 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 988-9688 A popular meet-up spot for those on the vegetarian and vegan end of the spectrum, this globally inspired eatery and teahouse is stacked with familiar favorites like burritos and avocado toast.

Anthony’s Grill

1622 St. Michael’s Dr., (505) 560-8889 As an Asian fusion takeout joint, it’s hard to figure out how they do it so right. Matched with a few options from Southern cuisine, this is stirfry paradise that’s one of our new favorite options in town.

Back Road Pizza

1807 Second St., Ste. 1, (505) 955-9055 Once upon a time it truly was on a back road, but now it’s a cornerstone in the emerging Midtown district. Watch them craft the pizza, go for broke on the pool table upstairs or stretch out on their pebbled patio. Then thank ‘em for the calzones.

Bread Shop

1708 Lena St., Ste. 101, (505) 230-8421 Specializing in sourdough bread, order ahead and pick up at the window for some of the best bread in the universe.

Burrito Spot

1057 Cerrillos Road, (505) 820-0779 Where the burrito maniacs go, and the same goes for fans of rolled tacos, horchata and—get this—loaded fries that are basically nachos with fries. Gasp!

The Chocolate Maven

821 W San Mateo Road, (505) 984-1980 We know you’re here for the desserts, but not so fast—there’s plentiful breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch options. You can also do high tea once a week if you’d like to pretend you’re in a Downton Abbey episode.

Chow’s Asian Bistro

720 St. Michael’s Drive, Ste. Q, (505) 471-7120 You’ve been an empty shell of a human if you haven’t tried the coffee chicken at Chow’s. Everything’s great, but that’s got to be at the top of the menu. Another takeout champ for the ages.

Counter Culture Café

930 Baca St., (505) 995-1105 What do you mean healthy organic food we can afford? With these inflation rates? But no, dear reader, ‘tis the truth and it comes with vegan, vegetarian and everyday options. And lo and behold, they take cards now!

Felipe’s Tacos

1711 Llano St., Ste. A/B, (505) 473-9397 A Santa Fe staple for tacos, burritos and magic quesadillas. You can’t go wrong with simple wrapped or bowled options.

Iconik Coffee Roasters

1600 Lena St., (505) 428-0996 Strong coffee for strong palates. And hey, that’s fine. We half come for the coffee and half come for the hipsteresqe post-industrial environment, anyway.

Loyal Hound Pub

730 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 471-0440 A pub that serves chicken and waffles makes for a pretty cozy space.

Kai Sushi

720 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 438-7221 The pricing is reasonable, the atmosphere is laid back and the rolls are full-to-bursting.

Lotus Dumpling House

1807 Second St., Ste. 35, (505) 303-3740 Yup. We got real-deal dumplings right in Midtown. Authentic Chinese bites, plus Chinese burritos? We gotta find out how that works.

Midtown Bistro

901 W San Mateo Road, Ste. A, (505) 820-3121 Get your brunch on (and dinner, but c’mon, we’re huge brunch heads in Santa Fe) at this hidden-away spot to which you’re bound to repeatedly return.

Mucho Gourmet Sandwich Shoppe

1711 Llano St., Ste. F/G, (505) 473-7703 Pretty much the heroes of everyday Santa Feans, Mucho’s has been feeding the Midtown workforce for ages now. A free cookie in every bag, plus some of the best sandwiches (and service) you can get in town.

Ohori’s Coffee Roasters

1098 S St. Francis Drive (access on Pen Road), (505) 982-9692 It’s all about that dark roast and friendly staff who totally remember their regulars.

Pizzeria Espíritu

1722 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 424-8000 Where else can you get actual deep dish pizzas in our little town? Heads up: They take a little longer to cook, but the Greek pie makes this spot worth it alone.

Ramblin’ Café

1420 Second St., (505) 989-1272 These handheld breakfast burritos know no bounds in their quality and popularity, and house-made chips with fresh guacamole are almost always worth it.

Root 66 Café

1704 Lena St., (505) 780-8249 Even if we’re not on Route 66 directly, we still can get that care-free attitude like this 100% vegan café offers. Their pop-up bakery is on Fridays, but no worries, there’s tons of vegan baked options throughout the week.

Sagche’s Coffee House

730 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 780-5263 Genuinely a lot of Santa Feans’ happy place. Crepes and Latin American options are a must, plus

JOY GODFREY coffee roasts you can’t get anywhere else and one of the best breakfast sandwiches in town. We love the Sagche brothers and their staff for bringing us the best.

Santa Fe Bite

1616-A St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 428-0328 Downright beloved burgers plus dinosaur decor and killer specials throughout the week like fish and chips and fried chicken.

Sunrise Family Restaurant

1851 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 820-0643 Why yes, that is a giant breakfast painted on that old decommissioned satellite dish. Breakfast and lunch in an inexpensive setup, perfect for just about anyone out there, and hash browns on a breakfast burrito.

Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen

1512 Pacheco St., Bldg. B, (505) 795-7383 SFR’s neighbors are kicking butt, especially in the breakfast game (but it’s all good). A multitude of vegan and vegetarian-friendly options make up a big chunk of the menu. It is, indeed, sweet.

CERRILLOS ROAD CORRIDOR

Adelita’s Mexican Restaurant

3136 Cerrillos Road, (505) 474-4897 We have no idea what other place regularly serves fried ice cream and mole worth its salt, but this one’s named after La Adelita, the archetype of the Mexican woman who fought against government forces during turbulent times. You’ll get the same kick-butt attitude in the food.

Alicia’s Tortilleria

1314 Rufina Circle, (505) 438-9545 Yeah, it’s a tortilla haven, but the breakfast burritos served within said tortillas are like discovering gold.

Baja Tacos

2018 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-8762 People have sworn by this place since its earliest days, and now that it has taken over that former Wendy’s building, you can treat yourself to four tacos for $5 or a breakfast burrito with crispy hash browns. Yeah, you heard that right.

Café Castro

2811 Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-5800 The stuffed sopaipillas don’t kid around, and they’ve got a triple enchilada plate for just $11. I mean, come on?? Yes, PLEASE, smother them in red.

El Comal Restaurant

3571 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-3224 Cerrillos Road might not be the most aesthetically pleasing road, but one can’t deny the stellar Mexican food all up and down the way. El Comal is another reminder of just that— homemade Mexican food, fine as can be.

Crepas-oh

1382 Vegas Verdes Dr., (505) 257-8775 Baked goods so pure you’ll know this is a home-grown establishment.

Dr. Field Goods Kitchen

2860 Cerrillos Road, Ste. A1, (505) 471-0043 Chef Josh Gerwin has really turned this place from a simple tasty restaurant into a little empire, with a butcher shop, mini-market and even a food truck. Try the skinny burger— which also comes in Impossible form—the pizzas or the regularly rotating specials.

India House

2501 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-2651 Traditional Indian fare that won’t break the bank.

Jambo Café and Jambo Hapa Food Truck

2010 Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-1269 Overwhelmingly one of the most popular eateries with locals (they’ve won first place in SFR’s Best of Santa Fe multiple times), these AfroCaribbean dishes from owner/chef Ahmed Obo are unforgettable.

Java Joe’s

1248 Siler Road, (505) 930-5763 The evolving industrial sector of town isn’t powered by oil and gas, but rather by Java Joe’s delightful brews that have garnered a following for years.

Kakawa Chocolate House

1300 Rufina Circle, Ste. A-4, (505) 930-5460 No, you aren’t seeing things. Kakawa’s second Santa Fe outlet provides chocolatey goodness, truffles and more to the other end of town.

Lu Lu’s Chinese Cuisine

3011 Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-1688 This family-owned takeout spot/ buffet is well known around town. And yes, there’s a lot of pandas in random spots all over their menu, and frankly that’s just wonderful.

Uncle DT’s Smokehouse

3134 Rufina St., (707) 337-5641 An Americana musician turned barbecue entrepreneur is the life story we didn’t know we needed. Check out Uncle DT’s little location, where you can dine in or take food home, plus find a multitude of bulk-buying options.

Mampuku Ramen

1965 Cerrillos Road, (505) 772-0169 We may not have the number of ramen joints that the West Coast has to offer, but the ones we do have are way too good for us. Mampuku is a family-owned establishment that made it through the pandemic, thank God, and it’ll warm you right up with multiple ramen types, apps, desserts and more.

Mariscos Costa Azul

2875 Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-4594 The place for seafood is on Cerrillos Road, you can oyster out with a group or by yourself. We won’t judge.

Mas Chile Food Truck

3221 Rufina St., (505) 204-4656 Mexican-American fusion plus *ten* chile options! We’re not kidding!

WILLIAM MELHADO

Ortega’s Jerky

2631 Cerrillos Road, (505) 484-9726 Get yourself to this little food truck, grab a gallon bag of smoked meats and call it a day. We’ve all been there, y’know, when you need meat by the gallon.

El Paisano Supermarket

3140 Cerrillos Road, (505) 424-9105 Yeah, it’s a supermarket, but there’s an old-style lunch counter like the old Woolworth days, only this one’s all about tacos and gorditas and such. Honestly, it’s excellent.

The Pantry

1820 Cerrillos Road, (505) 986-0022 Anyone who’s spent more than three minutes in this town has likely fallen for The Pantry at one point or another. This is a can’t-gowrong place with nearly 80 years in the classic New Mexican game. FYI, things get packed on weekend mornings.

El Parasol

1833 Cerrillos Road, (505) 995-8015 Yes, Anthony Bourdain did eat tacos from El Parasol while sitting in the back of a pick-up truck in the parking lot, as all Santa Feans also have.

Pho Ava Vietnamese Restaurant

2430 Cerrillos Road, (505) 557-6572 You will get a lot of soup here, and the stir fry rocks. It rocks so hard.

Plant Base Cafe

1372 Vegas Verdes, (505) 365-2556 Hey guess what? This is a café that’s plant-based. Would you have guessed? You probably didn’t guess they also serve Mexican, American and Italian meals, making for another option for our vegan friends who are too often overlooked. Veggie wings? Yes, please.

Plant Base Cafe

Los Potrillos

1947 Cerrillos Road, (505) 992-0550 They’re always busy and they probably like it that way. A Mexican and New Mexican menu that’s perfect for families and couples in the old Pizza Hut space.

Realburger

2641 1/2 Cerrillos Road, (505) 474-7325 It’s easy to overlook down there on Cerrillos Road, but these burgers are some of Santa Fe’s best kept secrets.

Red Enchilada

1310 Osage Ave., (505) 820-6552 The New Mexican offerings are great, and a steal, but the Central American cuisine is where it’s at, plus just about the best sopaipillas in town. You heard us.

El Rinconcito del Sabor

2864 Cerrillos Road (outside Big 5 Sporting Goods), (505) 913-1558 Food truck serving Mexican plates ranging from empanadas to gorditas and menudo.

Rowley Farmhouse Ales

1405 Maclovia St., (505) 428-0719 Chemist-brewed beer, which is a very serious thing, too. Check out the popular patio when the weather’s kicking butt and try out some of their speciality ales alongside gastropub fare like a chicken sandwich with pickles. So good.

Second Street Brewery (Rufina Taproom)

2920 Rufina St., (505) 954-1068 Second Street’s Midtown digs offer a unique menu (but also familiar favorites, don’t worry) and a whole host of live music shows. Oh, and they’re serving fish and chips there now, so score one for you.

Sopaipilla Café

2900 Cerrillos Road (in the Days Inn Motel), (505) 474-1478 This new eatery is growing in popularity. You local? This one’s your jam.

Tokyo Café

1847 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-1688 Drive-thru sushi, but, like, good drive-thru sushi, ya dig?

Tortilla Flats

3139 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-8685 From the folks who brought you Upper Crust Pizza, here’s a Mexican and New Mexican eatery overwhelmingly popular with locals where the smothered dishes are ultra-smothered.

Weck’s

2000 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-9111 It’s part of a smallish chain, but it feels so homey and local that diners likely won’t care. Besides, that breakfast sandwich is worth this listing alone.

2860 Cerrillos Road, (505) 424-8126 All sorts of classic Asian takeout at low prices. We’d make a joke about running there, but the food deserves more respect.

RODEO ROAD

Los Amigos

3904 Rodeo Road, (505) 438-0600 A New Mexican-American blend where you can get stuffed pancakes. Stuffed pancakes. We’ll just say that again: Stuffed pancakes.

Double Dragon

3005 S St. Francis Drive, Ste. D3, (505) 989-8880 A famous late-night eatery (well, they close at 9:30, which is late for Santa Fe) with reliable takeout.

Garbo’s Restaurant

Montecito Santa Fe, 500 Rodeo Road, (505) 428-7777 New American digs. You’ll need reservations, and remember there are likely stricter COVID policies here (they’re in partnership with a retirement home).

Java Joe’s

Rodeo Plaza, 2801 Rodeo Road, Ste. B8, (505) 474-5282 Sit-down coffee and drive-thru coffee, all in an industrial atmosphere with fantastic roasts.

Joe’s Dining

Rodeo Plaza, 2801 Rodeo Road, (505) 471-3800 We don’t know why there’s so many Joe’s in this strip mall, but this one has such a fantastic Sunday brunch and general round-the-clock awesomeness that we don’t care.

Posa’s El Merendero

1514 Rodeo Road, (505) 471-3800 Posa’s is not joking around—these are the tamales that you need to try before you do anything else, and an all-red breakfast burrito keeps one sustained for an entire day, no joke.

Tibet Kitchen

3003 S St. Francis Drive, (505) 982-6796 Classic Tibetan dishes and a place you can actually get blood sausage and butter tea. There are always rotating specials on the menu, too.

JOY GODFREY

SOUTHSIDE

Café Grazie

3530 Zafarano Drive, Ste. C-3, (505) 471-0108 Insanely affordable Italian food with a fine dining bent, yet still affordable.

Cleopatra Café

3482 Zafarano Drive, (505) 474-5644 Falafel as the day is long, plus real Turkish coffee and sheesh tewook (just order it, for real).

Fast & Real Burritos

5741 Airport Road, (505) 471-1602 There is always a line of cars here for good reason. Burritos? Fast. Real as reality, too. So real. So fast.

La Cocina de Doña Clara

4350 Airport Road, Ste. 4, (505) 473-1081 An exceedingly popular place with the Southside locals, but it’s welcome to everyone who likes good Mexican food. Notice we’ve got a lot of that here? Thank God.

Los Dogos

3985 Cerrillos Road, (505) 455-6147 Juárez-style hot dogs from a late-night food truck. There’s no part of this sentence we don’t like.

Flying Tortilla

4250 Cerrillos Road, (505) 424-1680 While the tortillas do not fly, they do fly into our mouths metaphorically, and we like it that way. Find killer breakfast here.

Fusion Tacos

5984 Airport Road, (505) 501-3677 We hear from so many people how this food truck is magic, and their catering business even more so. There’s always a crowd around lunch time, so get on it.

Hidden Mountain Brewing Co.

4056 Cerrillos Road, (505) 438-1800 Formerly Blue Corn Café, this new kid on the block is the newest barbecue venture for the barbecue-curious, and we once had a great piece of salmon over there.

Horseman’s Haven

4354 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-5420 This famous little café pretty much wrote the rules of the chile game. Go here if you like it hot.

El Milagro

3482 Zafarano Drive, Ste. C, (505) 474-2888 Burgers that are, without hyperbole, miraculous.

New York Deli Southside

4056 Cerrillos Road, (505) 424-1200 Though it’s no longer affiliated with the downtown spot on Catron Street, you’ll find all-day breakfast. You listening?! All day. All day!

Paleteria Oasis #1

4641 Airport Road Ste. #2, (505) 780-8544 All the Mexican ice cream you love, with popsicles and antojitos mexicanos to spare.

La Plancha Latin Grill

3470 Zafarano Drive, Ste. C (505) 466-2060 Despite the fancy-sounding name, this place is pretty casual. Go for their Latin flavors, recently relocated from Eldorado.

Plaza Café Southside

3466 Zafarano Drive, (505) 424-0755 It’s like being downtown without all the parking issues. Get classic breakfast options, plus an Impossible burger on the menu and pies you almost won’t believe are real.

The Ranch House

The Pantry Dos

20 White Feather Road, (505) 365-2859 So many pantries (pantrys?), so little time. Actually, scratch that, we’ll make time for this place and its muchballyhooed New Mexican menu.

Chapin y Mex

6417 Airport Road, (505) 467-8289 Pollo dorado, plato de fruta, tacos al pastor, grande taco salad—if you don’t know what most of that is, time to go in and try.

El Parasol

298 Dinosaur Trail, (505) 995-8226 The Southside location of the famous eatery has an indoor dining space so you and your next-level tacos can feel at peace with each other.

Posa’s El Merendero

3538 Zafarano Drive, Ste. A2, (505) 473-3454 That’s right: more tamales. You need more. And don’t forget all the other brilliant New Mexican items.

Puerto Peñasco

4681 Airport Road, Ste. 1, (505) 438-6622 Mexican-style seafood, straight from the coast and, we hear, glorious fries. People joke, but good fries are a real make-or-break item.

El Queretaño

4430 Airport Road, (505) 501-5797 A taco truck worthy of the journey, which is really saying something given how many amazing taco trucks dot the Southside.

The Ranch House

2571 Cristo’s Road, (505) 424-8900 Sure, it’s a little ways out, but any drive to this paradise of smoked brisket and ribs is worth it. We’re talking barbecue, friends.

PC’s Restaurant & Lounge

4220 Airport Road, (505) 473-7164 A full bar for the full stomachs with real-deal Mexican and New Mexican options that are, sadly, incredibly underrated with the downtown snobs.

Rebel House Coffee

Santa Fe Place Mall, 4250 Cerrillos Road, (505) 819-1037 This locally-owned coffee shop is a perfect stop in when you need a lull in your mall activities.

Pizza Centro

3470 Zafarano Drive, Ste. D, (505) 471-6200 New York-style pizza we can’t live without. Try the Alphabet City pie or, and believe this, dipping your crusts in the balsamic glaze.

Refresquería Las Delicias

4350 Airport Road, Ste. 13, (505) 438-0280 Mexican ice cream, popsicles, hot dogs and other stuff good for your soul. This sounds extra-good for the looming summer.

El Rey del Pollo

4350 Airport Road, Ste. 18, (505) 570-1380 A self-described (and community inscribed) “Chicken King” serves food in the Sinaloa-style. The chicken never stops here, and nor should it.

Rustica Fresh Italian Kitchen

2574 Camino Entrada, (505) 780-5279 High quality Italian dishes beyond merely pasta (but oh don’t worry, there’s plenty of pasta).

Santa Fe Capitol Grill

3462 Zafarano Drive, (505) 471-6800 Beer on tap and all sorts of American offerings. One of the brunch favorites on this side of town, it’s really a dono-wrong kind of eatery where you’ll always leave feeling satisfied.

Sweet Santa Fe

8380 Cerrillos Road, (505) 428-0012 Classic chocolate to bark to caramel corn, plus coffee and sandwich options for folks out at the Santa Fe Outlet Mall and pies; Oh, the pies.

Taquería Argelia

4720 Airport Road (in the Airport Road Car Wash parking lot), (505) 204-5211 Tacos and quesadillas, plus a shrimp cocktail like you wouldn’t believe.

Thai Café & Noodle Treats

3482 Zafarano Drive, (505) 424-1818 The only Thai restaurant the whole state who were given the Thai Select Award three times from Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce (seriously). The food is from central Thailand and dang, is it rich in flavor.

Tribes Coffeehouse

3470 Zafarano Drive, Ste. A, (505) 473-3615 Going on nearly three decades of service, come here for the coffee and even find special entrees like penne pasta and chili cheese fries, with an “i.”

NORTH OF SANTA FE

Arroyo Vino Restaurant & Wine Shop

218 Camino La Tierra, (505) 983-2100 Inspired American fare and wine, wine and some wine with a dash of wine. No, but seriously, have you visited the wine shop?

Gabriel’s

4 Banana Lane, (505) 455-7000 Guacamole so good and well-known it’s the main image on their website’s homepage. The rumors are true: It’s prepped right at your table.

Izanami

21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Ste. #2, (505) 982-9304 Japanese-inspired dishes, made with local variations (they grow some of the food across the street). A perfect post-spa vibe, or just a vibe whenever you want.

El Nido

1577 Bishops Lodge Road, Tesuque, (505) 954-1272 Open fire dining where you can see the dishes made before your eyes and stop a spell at the extensive bar. Try dinner on your way to the Santa Fe Opera.

Rancho de Chimayó

300 Juan Medina Road, Chimayó, (505) 351-4444 Five decades in, the restaurant in this small town is actually a James Beardnominated powerhouse.

Red Sage

Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino, 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, (505) 819-2056 Classic American and New Mexican between your gambling failures.

Terra Restaurant

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, 198 Hwy. 592, (505) 946-5800 Half the reason you come here might be the views and aesthetic of the dining room alone, but fine dining American cuisine is always a draw too, and that’s not even getting into pastry chef Rebecca Freeman’s menu.

Tesuque Village Market

138 Tesuque Village Road, (505) 988-8848 Where the Tesuque kids hang, and by kids we mean local residents. Killer pizza and regional dishes.

SOUTH OF SANTA FE

Arable

7 Avenida Vista Grande, Ste. B6, (505) 303-3816 Farm-to-table remains the speciality, but you’ll now find spirits. Reward yourself for eating healthy.

Beer Creek Brewing Co.

3810 Hwy. 14, (505) 471-9271 Beer and pizza. It’s all we need.

The Bourbon Grill

104 Old Las Vegas Hwy., (505) 984-8000 Santa Fe-styled steaks with all the chile that entails, but there are so many shrimp options, too.

Black Bird Saloon

28 Main Street, Cerrillos, (505) 438-1821 This Wild West-styled rest point is newly re-opened for all the small-town meal burritos/burgers/steaks magic.

Blue Heron Restaurant

Ojo Santa Fe, 242 Los Pinos Road, (505) 780-8145 After a hot soak, you know you need some fine dining, especially when the presentation is this good. Half the tables have a great view of the lake.

Café Fina

624 Old Las Vegas Hwy., (505) 466-3886 A brunch and dinner spot forever on the minds of local Santa Feans who’ve ventured in. That chicken parm is fantastic, friends, just know brunch is an in-house affair while dinner runs by take-out only for now.

Harry’s Roadhouse

96B Old Las Vegas Hwy., (505) 989-4629 Everyone loves this place, no question. Try the lemon ricotta pancakes during the day and back patio dinner magic, like ribs or a Buddha bowl. Also: Pie.

The Hollar

2849 Hwy. 14, Madrid, (505) 471-4821 Southern food and barbecue from chef and owner Josh Novak.

Java Junction

2855 Hwy. 14, Madrid, (505) 438-2772 Local coffee, local pastries and that local hippie vibe.

The Mine Shaft Tavern

2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid, (505) 473-0743 The impressive live music lineup is worth the journey alone, and if you’re a brave soul, go for the mad chile burger. We’ll send thoughts and prayers to your stomach if you’re a chile n00b.

Pecos Trail Café

Pecos Trail Inn, 2239 Old Pecos Trail, (505) 982-9444 New Mexican items, plus breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Le Pommier

La Tienda Shopping Center, 7 Caliente Road, Eldorado, (505) 466-3235 French cuisine from the skilled hand of chef Alain Jorand make the trek to Eldorado worth it, even if you usually feel like that’s too far.

Santa Fe Brewing Co.

35 Fire Place, (505) 424-3333 It’s the same brews you know and love from owner Brian Lock and crew.

Thai on Canyon - Eldorado

La Tienda Shopping Center, 7 Caliente Road, Eldorado, (505) The newest arrival at La Tienda brings its Thai flair.

Upper Crust Pizza

5 Colina Drive, Eldorado, (505) 471-1111 Yep, the downtown Pizza joint’s sister location is still thriving. Isn’t that nice?