Santa Fe Restaurants

  1. Burrito Company

    Because of its prices, this pleasant, plaza-side favorite will allow you to spend more money on art. Enjoy budget blue-corn enchiladas and chorizo burritos that compete with the best of 'em.

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  2. Gabriel's

    The beautiful interior (hung with art by Miguel Martinez) and tree-shaded patio (featuring fountains and sweeping vistas) are fabulous spots to indulge in fresh guacamole, made to order right at your table. Enjoy the excellent New Mexican cuisine or the best ribs ever. Plan to stop if you're headed to the opera, Tesuque Pueblo flea market or points north.

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  3. La Cantina at La Casa Sena

    Expect an abbreviated menu of La Casa Sena's finest. Make reservations for this serious visitor magnet, which offers one huge bonus: the waitstaff gets dressed up and sings show tunes and jazz!

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  4. Maria's New Mexican Kitchen

    Huge portions of New Mexico standards, like the steak and chile rellenos combo topped with green chile, would make this 1952 Santa Fe standby a winner anyway. But with more than 100 margaritas (around US$6 -around US$46 it's a must.

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  5. Museum Hill Café

    Despite having a captive audience on Museum Hill , the café serves excellent salmon en papillote (around US$9 ), New Mexico and Navajo-inspired fare.

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  6. Ore House

    Folks willing to indulge their inner tourist should stop here for its 40 different margaritas and balcony tables overlooking the plaza. Oh yeah, and good, hearty food - but that's almost beside the point.

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  7. Plaza Café

    Serving hearty meals since before the roads were paved, this Formica-furnished 1918 establishment still makes one of the best breakfasts around and offers great New Mexican food. (The café's 'not responsible for chile that is too hot.') It prides itself on a varied menu, welcomes kids and offers an unusual perk - a list of New Mexico politicians' phone numbers. Give someone a ring and let them know what you think.

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  8. Plaza-side vendors

    Tacos, burritos and fajitas are specialties at these city-licensed stalls where you can dispense with table manners entirely.

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  9. Saigon Cafe

    Tasty options include huge portions of hot Vietnamese soups; crispy, garlicky salads; and a variety of fried-noodle dishes.

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  10. Santa Fe Chile Company

    This combined salsa factory, grille and gift store offers fresh finds including meals of Southwest barbecue (around US$13 ) and gifts of New Mexico spice mixes, cactus-inspired tableware and piñon candles. Have lunch and shop in one quick stop.

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  12. Shed

    This family-run, James Beard Award-winning restaurant has been serving New Mexican fare in a 1692 adobe since 1953. Order anything - it's all fantastic - but get it red. Spicy posole soup comes with many of the mains, and trust us, the rich chocolate mocha cake (around US$4 ) provides an outstanding end to any meal.

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  13. Tesuque Village Market

    In the wooded, horsy, upscale village of Tesuque, grab gourmet groceries or an excellent lunch - from subtle cheeses to various fajitas - and enjoy them on the pleasant outdoor porch.

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  14. Tomasita's

    Locals hate to admit it, but they love this tourist standby for its outstanding green chile, served atop excellent burritos, enchiladas, and on weekdays huge around blue-plate specials (set meals served at a reduced price). It's raucous - perfect for families hauling exuberant kids.

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