Where to Eat
Santa Fe is full of great places to eat. Provided here are a few of our favorites, both on the Plaza and elsewhere.
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(Estimated costs do not include beverages/booze. Estimates based on dinner menu prices unless stated otherwise.)
On and around the Plaza
$ Tia Sophia’s – New Mexican food; killer breakfast burritos
$ Il Vicino Pizzeria – Delicious pizza and salads
$ Clafoutis – French breakfast and pastries! Delicious sandwiches for lunch. Get something from the display case to go! Absolutely worth the walk.
$ Bumble Bee’s – Mexican food; great chicken tortilla soup
$ Bert’s Burger Bowl – Burgers!
$ Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream (Santa Fe Espresso Co.) – maybe they also serve other things here, but that’s not what’s important.
$ The Burrito Company (Breakfast and Lunch only) – burritos all day! Also, sandwiches and stuff.
$$ Whole Hog Café – Tasty, tasty BBQ
$$ The Plaza Café – Burgers and New Mexican food; good breakfasts, too
$$ Santa Fe Bite (Breakfast $) – Previously Bobcat Bite, world famous burgers
$$ Cowgirl – Burgers and salads. Great place to get AND treat hangovers
$$ Zia Diner (Breakfast $) – Comfort food and New Mexican. Great Bloody Marys
$$ Thai Café – Thai food at its best. Don’t go Thai-Hot though!
$$ The Shed – New Mexican Food, consistently voted Best of Santa Fe
$$ Rooftop Pizzeria – decent pizza, local beers available
$$$ Izmi Sushi – delicious fish (bonus: gelato next door!!)
$$$ Kohnami Sushi and Asian Cusine – sit out back if it’s nice outside!
$$$ Café Pasqual’s (Breakfast and Lunch $$) – Legendary. Traditional Mexican food. Great breakfast (non-Mexican options available).
$$$ Il Pattio (Lunch $$) – Italiano!
$$$$ Luminaria Restaurant and Patio (Breakfast and Lunch $$) – Normal food, but way better.
Off the Plaza
$ Five Star Burgers – Burger of the Month is usually pretty good. Great weekday happy hour.
$ Santa Fe Baking Co. – Great for breakfast! Lots of options.
$ Pantry – New Mexican food. Good breakfast.
$ Clafoutis – Best French breakfast and lunch this side of the Louvre. Whatever you do, don’t park at the drycleaner’s next door; try the lot across the street. Get something from the display case and save for later; you won’t regret it.
$ Backroad Pizza (Price rating based on sharing a large pizza) – delicious, locally sourced pizza! Good selection of beer. Sit outside if it’s nice.
$$ La Choza – straight up New Mexican Food. Glorious, glorious cheese and beans. Hot Green Chile!
$$ Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen – Also New Mexican food. Checkout the margarita list.
$$ Dr. Field Goods Kitchen – Locally sourced salads, sandwiches, pizza, and other things. Try the goat barbacoa!
$$ Jambo Café – African fusion cusine. Consistently voted Best of Santa Fe.
$$ The Loyal Hound Gastropub – Deep fried comfort favorites and beer!
$$ Tune-Up Café (Breakfast and Lunch $) – El Salvadorian food and burgers, delicious daily specials. Fantastic breakfast menu, too!
$$ Counter Culture Café – Soups, sandwiches, and more. Nice, dog-friendly patio.
$$ Vinaigrette – Gourmet salads; vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore options.
$$ Atrisco Café – New Mexican cusine! Hot, hot, hot green chile. Weekend breakfast menu is supreme.
$$ Joe’s Diner – Good for any meal. Locally sourced ingredients. Great for hungover brunch!
$$$ Chocolate Maven (Breakfast and Lunch $$) – Eggs Benedict 15 ways! New Mexican favorites and more. Best for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Check out the pastry shop for something to-go or save for later.

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Places to Eat - On the Plaza
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Place to Eat - Off the Plaza