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About Santa Fe: Dining

Santa Fe Dining

The Santa Fe area is loaded with wonderful places to enjoy a meal.  Whether you are looking for a place to entertain some very special guests with “fine dining” or you are looking for a great meal for yourself, your family and your friends, the following will give you an idea of what some our Varela Real Estate agent’s favorites are: 

New Mexican Cuisine: 

The Guadalupe Café
422 Old Santa Fe Trail
Our favorite (hot!) chile!  Our favorites dishes include:  “Seafood Enchilada with red chile” or “Pollo de Guadalupe”.  All of their dishes from salads, chicken, fish, and chile are sooo good! “Delicioso!” Try the “Sangria”!  (It’s the best in town!)

Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen
555 W. Cordova Road
Another favorite.  It is a relaxed atmosphere with good food, good chile, good service. 

Tomasita’s
500 South Guadalupe
You will find great food and good service in this popular restaurant for locals and visitors alike. 

American Cuisine

The Pantry Restaurant
1820 Cerrillos Road
This is another favorite “local” eating spot, for breakfast and lunch.  You can find great food, great service, good prices, and a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Museum Hill Café 505-820-1776
710 Camino Lejo
The restaurant is at the center of Four World Class Museums. This is truly a beautiful site to have lunch, a beverage break or an afternoon snack.

Anasazi Restaurant 988-3236
113 Washington Ave. 
Having breakfast at this restaurant is a wonderful way to start your day. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. The atmosphere and the unique dining is truly a Santa Fe experience,

El Meson Restaurant Tapas Bar 983-6756
213 Washington Ave
This restaurant has entertainment in the tapas bar. Enjoy a flamingo dance or participant in salsa dancing. The formal dining area is in a beautiful Spanish setting. It is truly authentic Spanish cuisine. 

Gabriel’s 455-7000
Cuyamungue Exit 176 Hwy 285
5 minutes North of the Santa Fe Opera
Food of the Southwest and Old Mexico. If you love atmosphere and a nice scenic drive this is the place for you. The guacamole is prepared right at you table. You might want to forget the chips and just use your spoon to indulge in this terrific appetizer. And by the way the green chili is superb. 

The Pink Adobe
406 Old Santa Fe Trail
This is a favorite old time restaurant that has been around forever.  It’s a great place for a special occasion. 

The Bull Ring (505) 989-1949
150 Washington Avenue
Fine dining, for a special occasion, this first class restaurant offers first class service and good food with a beautiful presentation.  The steaks are superb!

The O’Keeffe Cafe
217 Johnson
This is great place, to take a “special client”, for lunch.  This cozy but elegant café serves a delicious meal with a beautiful presentation.  The food is excellent.

Steaksmith at El Gancho(505)988-3333
One mile east on Old Las Vegas Hwy
This is an excellent place to enjoy a “good” steak, fish and/or ribs.  You can’t go wrong for “special occasion” or a nice dinner. 

The Zia Diner
326 South Guadalupe
A local’s favorite for good food and good service any time.  Great salads!  Love the Fish and Chip’s!

La Casa Sena
125 E. Palace Avenue in Sena Plaza
This fine elegant restaurant will meet your expectations for a special occasion.  Great food with an impressive presentation and exceptional service!

The Mission Cafe
239 E. De Vargas
This old adobe building has been transformed into a “charming” restaurant.  For an affordable meal in the downtown/capitol area, you will love the food, the people, the patio, and the charm.

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