Santa Fe Foodies

Where the Locals Go

New Mexican

Ask ten locals where they like to eat New Mexican food and you are likely to get ten different answers. But with so many choices, it’s hard to go wrong. These are some of the top authentic New Mexican restaurants revered and frequented by locals.

Atrisco’s

New Mexican Comfort Food

This third-generation restaurant family also owns Tomasita’s and this neighborhood ... (more)

1 (505) 983-7401
DeVargas Center, 193 Paseo De Peralta, 87501

Monday 11–9
Tuesday 11–9
Wednesday 11-9
Thursday 11–9
Friday 11–9
Saturday 8–9
Sunday 8–9

Baja Tacos

New Mexican-Mexican

This fast-casual spot on Cerrillos is known for its tacos and breakfast burritos ... (more)

1 (505) 471-8762
2018 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Monday 7–7
Tuesday 7–7
Wednesday 7–7
Thursday 7–7
Friday 7–7
Saturday 7–7
Sunday 7–7

Boxcar

Bar Food-Casual-Comfort Food

The Boxcar has quickly become a favorite spot for casual dining and drinking in a cas... (more)

1 (505) 988-7222
530 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Monday-Wednesday 11:00–12:00
Thursday–Sunday 10:00–12:00
Happy Hour: Monday–Thursday: 3:00–5:00
BRUNCH: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00–2:00




Café Castro

New Mexican

Down on Cerrillos, this is an old-school, beloved spot for locals. Chile, both red and green, are among some must-try things.

1 (505) 473-5800
2811 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11–9
Wednesday 11–9
Thursday 11–9
Friday 11–9
Saturday 11–9
Sunday 11–9

Churro Bar

Mexican-Desserts

Santa Fe Foodie subscribing members get 10% off all orders. Delicious, artful Churros that everyone goes crazy for.

1 (505) 920-4682
6700 Cerrillos Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87507

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4–9
Thursday 4–9
Friday 4–9
Saturday 4–9
Sunday 2–7

Cowgirl

American Comfort and Southwestern

If there ever was a place that felt like a local watering hole this would be it. The... (more)

1 (505) 982-2565
319 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Monday 11:30–10
Tuesday 11:30–10
Wednesday 11:30–10
Thursday 11:30–10
Friday 11:30–11
Saturday 11:30–11
Sunday 11:30–10
Happy Hour: Mon through Fri 3-6

El Comal

New Mexican, Mexican

Described as “like an old Santa Fe chile parlor, inexpensive and really good food.”... (more)

1 (505) 471-3224
3571 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Monday 7–9
Tuesday 7–9
Wednesday 7–9
Thursday 7–9
Friday 7–9
Saturday 7–9
Sunday 7–9

El Parasol

Mexican/New Mexican

The El Parasol concept began in 1958 with Pedro and Lorenzo Atencio, ten and twel... (more)

1 (505) 995-8015
El Parasol, 1833 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Monday 7:30-7
Tuesday 7:30-7
Wednesday 7:30-7
Thursday 7:30-7
Friday 7:30-7
Saturday 8-7
Sunday 9-3

Fusion Tacos LLC.-Eight Locations

Mexican/New Mexican

Subscribing Members receive 10% off any order excluding the taco Tuesday sp... (more)

(505) 501-3677


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Fusion Tacos-ABQ-Cottonwood Mall

Mexican/New Mexican

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1 (505) 508-0211
10000 Coors Bypass NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Monday 11:30-8
Tuesday 11:30-8
Wednesday 11:30-8
Thursday 11:30-8
Friday 11:30-9
Saturday 11:30-9
Sunday 11:30-6

Fusion Tacos-Airport

Mexican/New Mexican

Subscribing Members receive 10% off any order excluding the taco Tuesday specia... (more)

1 (505) 501-3677
5984 Airport Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Monday 9–7
Tuesday 9–7
Wednesday 9–7
Thursday 9–7
Friday 9–8
Saturday 9–8
Sunday Closed

Fusion Tacos-Downtown

Mexican/New Mexican

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1 (505) 316-2583
502 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Monday 8–6
Tuesday 8–6
Wednesday 8–6
Thursday 8–6
Friday 8–6
Saturday 9–6
Sunday Closed

Fusion Tacos-Green Jeans Farmery ABQ

Mexican/New Mexican

Subscribing Members receive 10% off any order excluding... (more)

1 (505) 316-5717
3600 Cutler Ave NE #8, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Monday 10–9
Tuesday 10–9
Wednesday 10–9
Thursday 10–9
Friday 10–9
Saturday 10–9
Sunday 10–9

Fusion Tacos-Llano St.

Mexican/New Mexican

Subscribing Members receive 10% off any order excluding the taco Tuesd... (more)

(505) 467-8327
1704 Llano St Suite C, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Monday 8–6
Tuesday 8–6
Wednesday 8–6
Thursday 8–6
Friday 8–6
Saturday 9–6
Sunday Closed

Fusion Tacos-Santa Fe Brewery

Mexican/New Mexican

Subscribing Members receive 10% off any order excluding the ta... (more)

1 (505) 603-0665
35 Fire Pl, Santa Fe, NM 87508

Monday 11:30–8
Tuesday 11:30–8
Wednesday 11:30–8
Thursday 11:30–8
Friday 11:30–9
Saturday 11:30–9
Sunday 11:30-6

Fusion Tacos-Santa Fe Place Mall

Mexican/New Mexican

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1 (505) 303-3875
4250 Cerrillos Rd #1326, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Monday 10–8
Tuesday 10–8
Wednesday 10–8
Thursday 10–8
Friday 10–8
Saturday 10–8
Sunday 12-6

Horseman’s Haven Cafe

New Mexican

So, do you want some serious Green Chile action? Do you want melt your face ... (more)

1 (505) 471-5420


Monday Closed
Tuesday 8–2
Wednesday 8–7
Thursday 8–7
Friday 8–7
Saturday 8:30–7
Sunday 8:30–2

La Choza

Mexican-New Mexican

Owned by the family that owns The Shed, this is the sister restaurant located on th... (more)

1 (505) 982-0909
905 Alarid St, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Monday 11–2:30, 4:30–9
Tuesday 11–2:30, 4:30–9
Wednesday 11–2:30, 4:30–9
Thursday 11–2:30, 4:30–9
Friday 11–2:30, 4:30–9
Saturday 11–2:30, 4:30–9
Sunday Closed

La Plazuela at La Fonda

Sophisticated New Mexican

Established in the 1920s, this garden setting is hard to beat. Choos... (more)

1 (505) 995-2334
100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Breakfast: 7-10:30 Monday-Sunday
Lunch Service: 11-2 Monday-Friday
Lunch Service 11-3 Saturday & Sunday
Dinner Service: 5-9 Monday-Sunday




Plaza Cafe Southside

Southwestern Comfort Food

One of Santa Fe’s oldest restaurants continues the tradition with their second lo... (more)

1 (505) 424-0755
3466 Zafarano Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Monday 9-8
Tuesday 9-8
Wednesday 9-8
Thursday 9-8
Friday 8–9
Saturday 8–9
Sunday 8–8
Happy Hour 4-6

Posa’s Tamale Factory & Restaurant

New Mexican

A Santa Fe Tradition, you will find handmade tamales. Popular for large parties, holidays, and family orders to go.

1 (505) 820-7672
1514 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Monday 7–8
Tuesday 7–8
Wednesday 7–8
Thursday 7–8
Friday 7–8
Saturday 7–8
Sunday 8–2:30

Posa’s Zafarano

New Mexican

A Santa Fe Tradition, you will find handmade tamales. Popular for large parties, holidays, and family orders to go. Two locations.

1 (505) 473-3454
3538 Zafarano Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Monday 7–7
Tuesday 7–7
Wednesday 7–7
Thursday 7–7
Friday 7–7
Saturday 7–7
Sunday 7–7

Rancho de Chimayó

New Mexican

This traditional New Mexican restaurant is steeped in history, has a James Beard award-winning cookbook and the drive out there is worth the trip.

1 (505) 351-4444
300 Juan Medina Rd, Chimayo, NM 87522

Monday Closed
Tuesday thru Sunday 8:30–8

Breakfast Served on Weekends
Saturdays and Sundays
8:30 am to 10:30 am


Santa Fe Bite

Comfort Food

Subscribing Members Receive 50% off select starters with meal purchases. Cup o... (more)

1 (505) 428-0328
1616 St. Michael's Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9–8
Wednesday 9–8
Thursday 9–8
Friday 9–8
Saturday 9–8
Sunday Closed

Sunrise Family Restaurant

Old School New Mexican Diner

Located on St. Michael’s, this family-owned dive is a local favorite. Some say they have the best beans. But you can be the judge of that.

1 (505) 820-0643
1851 St Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Monday 7–3
Tuesday 7–3
Wednesday 7–3
Thursday 7–3
Friday 7–3
Saturday 7–3
Sunday 7–3

The Mineshaft Tavern & Cantina

Bar & Grill, Live Music

Head south of town into the tiny mining town of Madrid (pronounced like madras... (more)

1 (505) 473-0743
2846 NM-14, Madrid, NM 87010

Monday 11–8
Tuesday 11–8
Wednesday 11–8
Thursday 11–8
Friday 11:30–9
Saturday 11:30–9
Sunday 11–8

The Pantry

Southwestern-Comfort Food

This is a staple restaurant where hungry customers go for breakfast, lunch, and d... (more)

1 (505) 986-0022
1820 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Monday 7–9
Tuesday 7–9
Wednesday 7–9
Thursday 7–9
Friday 7–9
Saturday 7–9
Sunday 7–9

The Pantry Dos

Southwestern & American-Comfort Food

The Pantry has been serving up classic New Mexican dishes and ... (more)

1 (505) 365-2859
20 White Feather, Santa Fe, NM 87508

Monday 7:30–8:30
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 7:30–8:30
Thursday 7:30–8:30
Friday 7:30–8:30
Saturday 7:30–8:30
Sunday 7:30–8:30
Happy Hour: Daily 2:30-5:30

The Pantry Rio

Southwestern & American-Comfort Food

The Pantry has been serving up classic New Mexican dishes and ... (more)

1 (505) 989-1919
229 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Monday 7:30–8:30
Tuesday 7:30–8:30
Wednesday 7:30–8:30
Thursday 7:30–8:30
Friday 7:30–8:30
Saturday 7:30–8:30
Sunday 7:30–8:30

The Pink Adobe & Dragon Room Lounge

New Mexican & Bar

The Pink Adobe was established in 1944 by Rosalea Murphy. ... (more)

1 (505) 983-7712
406 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4–9
Wednesday 4–9
Thursday 4–9
Friday 4–9
Saturday 4–9
Sunday 4–9
Happy Hour: 4-7

The Red Enchilada

Mexican, New Mexican and Salvadorian

If you are seeking a combination of Mexican, New Mexican and Salvadorian f... (more)

1 (505) 820-6552
1310 Osage Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Monday 8-4
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8–4
Thursday 8–4
Friday 8–5
Saturday 8–5
Sunday 8–5

The Shed Restaurant

Southwestern

The patio and their traditional New Mexican food combine beautifully with a strong margarita.

1 (505) 982-9030
113 1/2 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Mon 11–2:30, 5–9
Tue 11–2:30, 5–9
Wed 11–2:30, 5–9
Thu 11–2:30, 5–9
Fri 11–2:30, 5–9
Sat 11–2:30, 5–9
Sun Closed

Tia Sophia’s

New Mexican-Mexican

This restaurant came to life in 1975 and it’s now owned and operated by the foun... (more)

1 (505) 983-9880
210 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Monday Breakfast 7 to 11 | Lunch 11 to 2
Tuesday Breakfast 7 to 11 | Lunch 11 to 2
Wednesday Breakfast 7 to 11 | Lunch 11 to 2
Thursday Breakfast 7 to 11 | Lunch 11 to 2
Friday Breakfast 7 to 11 | Lunch 11 to 2
Saturday Breakfast 7 to 11 | Lunch 11 to 2
Sunday Breakfast 8 to 1 | Lunch 11 to 1

Tomasita’s

New Mexican

A local institution, Tomasita’s is a favorite for classic Northern New Mexico food.

1 (505) 983-5721
500 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Monday 11–9
Tuesday 11–9
Wednesday 11–9
Thursday 11–9
Friday 11–10
Saturday 11–10
Sunday 11–9

 

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