Dining
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Northside Dining
World-class food is one of the main attractions in Santa Fe County. The food choices of Northern Santa Fe County range from traditional native New Mexican cuisine to tamale stands to five-star dining.
Arroyo Vino RESTAURANT AND WINE SHOP
The restaurant and wine bar at Arroyo Vino offers a menu featuring small plate fare designed to be shared. A unique and ever-changing list of wines by the glass brings another element to the dining experience. The restaurant’s wine list is composed of the more than 600 bottles found in the adjoining fine wine shop. Diners may choose from a small, value-driven list of bottles in the restaurant, or wander the wine shop, and select any bottle from the store shelf. Arroyo Vino is open for dinner Tuesday- Saturday. Seating begins at 5:30 pm
Arroyo Vino
218 Camino La Tierra
Santa Fe, NM 87507
505.983.2100
info@arroyovino.com | www.arroyovino.com
El nido 
Les than 10 minutes from the Santa Fe plaza, Tesuque Village is a lush oasis of grassy fields, leafy orchards and sculpture gardens. The Cottonwood lined drive is home to the historic El Nido building. While embracing its colorful history, El Nido opens its doors as a fresh, innovative new restaurant. The dining experience is influenced by the rhythm of the seasons, local products and the culinary techniques of Italy.
1577 Bishops Lodge Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506
505.954.1272
Website: elnidosantafe.com
El Parasol (Pojoaque)
The El Parasol concept began in 1958 with Pedro and Lorenzo Atencio, 10 and 12-years-old respectively, selling their mother’s beef tacos and red pork tamales under a patio umbrella on the main street in Espanola, New Mexico. This business venture was limited to the summer months. Price for a taco was 15 cents and tamales were 10 cents. A good day’s sales totaled a whopping $20. Prior to this entrepreneurial endeavor, the one-woman cooking show starring Frances Atencio had played only to colleagues and close friends in addition to her growing family. The two Atencio boys ran constantly from car to car, grabbing tacos and tamales to deliver to the lined-up drivers as their Mom replenished the supply on the patio table. This was possibly an original conception of the “drive-up window,” although there was no window, much less a building. El Parasol is a casual, excellent taste of Northern New Mexico and Mexican traditional favorites. Watch for a colorful beach umbrella logo identifying El Parasol restaurants. There are six locations within three counties.
The logo and the food products are constantly recognized by locals as “best” in the area.
Not only does El Parasol satisfy locals, but many of its family recipe items have been featured in national publications such as Bon Appetit, Gourmet, New York Times and Sunset throughout a span of 50 years.
El Parasol (Pojoaque)
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 8am to 9pm
Sunday, 9am to 5pm
30 Cities of Gold Rd< br/>
Santa Fe, NM 87506
505.455.7185
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Indoor Seating, Outdoor Patio Seating
Website: elparasol.com/pojoaque/
Gabriel’s
Gabriel’s, serving food of the Southwest and Old Mexico, is considered one of the best Mexican and Southwestern restaurants in New Mexico. The personal attention to service and food is what makes Gabriel’s special. Little touches add so much to your dining experience, such as fresh guacamole made at your table, margaritas made with freshly squeezed limes and gold tequila, and handmade corn tortillas. Our spacious patio with its fountains, colorful flowers and spectacular view is a diner’s delight on one of our many warm and sunny Santa Fe days.
Gabriel’s
Exit 176, Highway 285/84
Santa Fe, NM 87506
505.455.7000
Website: www.gabrielsofsantafe.com
Hours: Open 7 Days a Week for Lunch and Dinner
Sun–Thu: 11:30 am–9 pm
Fri–Sat: 11:30 am–10 pm
izanami restaurant at ten thousand waves
Izanami is an izakaya serving upscale japanese bar food. Small plates meant for sharing, creatively prepared locally-sourced meat and produce with an emphasis on seasonality, all accompanied by unique libations.
Don't expect the usual. There is NO SUSHI (we're a thousand miles from the ocean).
We have the best selection of artisanal microbrew cold sake found anywhere between the coasts, green teas from shizuoka, locally roasted coffee drinks, ten different japanese craft beers, and housemade spritzers.
Experience the pyrotechnics of our charcoal grill at the counter or choose a custom-made, private booth, a cozy table for two, floor seating in the tatami room, or a chair at the communal table. Views across the valley make it the best patio in Santa Fe.
21 Ten Thousand Waves Way
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505.982.9304
Website: tenthousandwaves.com
La Mesita Modern American Eatery
Charles “Smokey” Stover and his wife Barbara opened La Mesita in 1951 in the Pojoaque valley in a small building off of scenic highway 84/285. The mouth-watering simple food coming out of Smokey’s kitchen quickly attracted a local following and began pulling customers from Los Alamos and Santa Fe. Soon his fried spring chicken became a La Mesita staple. Along with the hand-cut red potato fries, flavor-filled cheeseburgers, pan-seared t-bone steaks, and homemade desserts, La Mesita became a valley favorite.
La Mesita Modern American Eatery
86 Cities of Gold Road
Santa Fe, NM 87506
Hours: Closed Monday
Tue.–Sat. 11am–9pm
Sun. 10am–8pm
505.455.7004
lamesitaeatery.com
PIZZA 9 ( pojoaque)
68 Cities of Gold Road
Santa Fe, NM 87506
505.455.0999
Rancho de CHIMAYÓ restaurante
Traditional New Mexican dishes prepared from family recipes & served in a converted old home. Rancho de Chimayó is a winner of the prestigious 2016 James Beard Foundation America's Classic award. Over the past 50 years, the restaurante became famous for it’s signature dishes of spicy guacamole, hand rolled tamales, blue corn enchiladas, carne adovada and chile rellenos. A refreshing prickly pear margarita made with our signature tequila or glass of fine wine from our full bar will compliment your meal but please leave room for a fluffy sopapilla dipped in fresh local honey or one of our seasonal desserts as a finale to your visit.
Rancho de Chimayó
300 Juan Medina Road
Chimayo, NM 87522
505.351.4444
Website: ranchodechimayo.com
red sage
Red Sage is the Santa Fe destinaition for your next romantic night out, business dinner and drinks, or group event. Fare rotates seasonally so you experience the best of what New Mexico has to offer year round.
Red Sage at Hilton Santa Fe BuffaloThunder
20 Buffalo Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87506
505.819.2056
Roadrunner Cafe
This is the real thing. A local restaurant with authentic New Mexican cuisine with some American items thrown in. Breakfast is great, at a fantastic price. Very friendly service and even a few vegetarian items are on the menu.
Roadrunner Cafe
43 Ogo Wii Road (off Hwy 285/84 in Pojoaque)
Santa Fe, NM 87506
505.455.3012
Sopaipilla Factory
New Mexican cuisine with authentic Margaritas & a select line of beer & wine.
Open Monday Thru Saturday From 11 am-9 pm
Sopaipilla Factory
7 West Gutierrez Street
Santa Fe, NM 87506
505.455.2855
sopaipillafactory.com
Terra At Four Seasons RESORT Rancho Encantado
Terra, the fine dining restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado in Santa Fe, combines a unique sense of place with New Mexican culinary traditions, ultra-fresh local produce and Southwestern influences. Indoors, there’s the stylish restaurant and bar. Outside, choose the terrace or courtyard, or enjoy drinks by the poolside fireplace or around the casual firepit.
Diners enjoy organic, locally sourced ingredients and majestic views of the surrounding desert. For a dining experience that is in perfect harmony with the local lifestyle, Terra’s thoughtful cuisine offers an inventive interpretation of classic Southwestern dishes and regional influences. Vegan and vegetarian options are available.
Breakfast Everyday 7:00am - 11:30am
Lunch Everyday 11:30am- 2:30pm
Dinner Everyday 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Afternoon Tea Party 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm (Mondays and Tuesdays only)
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
198 State Road 592
Santa Fe, NM 87507
505.946.5700
fourseasons.com/santafe/terra/
Tesuque Village Market
Like a chic general store, the Tesuque Village Market has been the hub of Tesuque life since 1989. A real place with real food, the menu ranges from great burgers to soups and salads to dinner entreés like Grilled Tilapia and Tomatillo Shrimp Enchiladas. There is al fresco dining on the patio as well as inside seating. This village market has been a local favorite for decades. Stop by after a hectic day in Santa Fe especially if you are looking for a nice quiet place to relax. The pizza is awesome. There is a bakery and a full bar as well. The amount of food you get is incredible. Worth the relatively short and very beautiful drive from Santa Fe (hint: take Bishop’s Lodge Road out of town rather than the highway; the Market is on the left as you approach the center of the town). Stop by and give it a try.
Tesuque Village Market
138 Tesuque Village Road
Tesuque, NM 87506
505.988.8848
Open Daily: 7am to 9pm
tesuquevillagemarket.com
The bar at four seasons resort rancho encantado
The Bar at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe invites you to cozy up with a cocktail, either indoors or on our outdoor terrace. The Bar serves a casual dining menu along with a sophisticated selection of martinis and an extensive wine list. Enjoy all this while taking in magnificent mountain and valley views.
Open Every Day, 12:30pm- 10:30pm
Bar Menu Daily, 12:30pm - 10:30pm
198 State Road 592
Tesuque, NM 87506
505.946.5700
fourseasons.com/santafe/dining
SOUTHSIDE DINING
Not to be outdone by its Northern neighbors, Southern Santa Fe County is home to innovative and unusual food choices as well, including a restaurant serving innovative Deep-South cuisine in an old-west mining town. Only in Santa Fe County, the Real Santa Fe!
arable
7 Avenida Vista Grande B-6
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508
505.303.3816
arablesantafe.com
THE Bourbon Grill AT EL GANCHO
Fresh, delicious New Mexican cuisine. Reservations made by phone only – call to make yours today!
Location: 104B Old Las Vegas Highway, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thu, Fri, Sat: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sun: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
505.984.8000
www.bourbongrillsantafe.com
BLACKBIRD SALOON
Take a journey, somewhere between dreaming and reality. As time travelers of the universe where the past, present and future unite. Step back in time as you enter through the crooked doors and onto the rickety wood floors of an 1880's saloon. All adventurers welcome! Pull up a chair and settle in. Indulge yourself in the grub, Wild West style, perhaps a juicy and flovarful El Chivato Burger or a Black Jack Ketchum. Offerings are genuine,simple and good. Off the grill and out of the tap, it's what you will love.
28 Main Street
Cerrillos, New Mexico 87010
505.438.1821
Blue Heron Restaurant at Sunrise Springs SPA Resort
Dining at Sunrise Springs is a unique experience that may change the way you think and feel about food.
Executive Chef Rocky Durham embraces the idea that food is a potent elixir for the body and mind. We work closely with local farmers to source seasonally available herbs, fruits, and vegetables to create a selection of vibrant and flavorful dishes.
Lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch are now open to the public in the newly-restored, historic Blue Heron Restaurant overlooking the spring-fed pond.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 9p.m.
Lunch: 12pm-2pm
Dinner: Sunday & Thursday, 6pm-8pm; Friday + Saturday: 6pm-9pm
Sunday Brunch: 11am & 2pm
Reservations recommended.
242 Los Pinos Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
1.800.704.0531
sunrisesprings.ojospa.com
Cafe Fina
Breakfast burritos, organic chicken enchiladas, organic egg omelettes, migas, ricotta pancakes, hamburgers, green chile cheeseburgers with locally raised beef and made-from-scratch baked goods. Changing dinner entreés.
Breakfast & Lunch
Mon-Fri: 7am–3pm; Sat–Sun: 8am–3pm
Dinner
Thu–Sat: 5:30–9pmCafe Fina
624 Old Las Vegas Highway,
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
505.466.3886
cafefinasantafe.com
El Parasol (South)
The El Parasol concept began in 1958 with Pedro and Lorenzo Atencio, 10 and 12-years-old respectively, selling their mother’s beef tacos and red pork tamales under a patio umbrella on the main street in Espanola, New Mexico. This business venture was limited to the summer months. Price for a taco was 15 cents and tamales were 10 cents. A good day’s sales totaled a whopping $20. Prior to this entrepreneurial endeavor, the one-woman cooking show starring Frances Atencio had played only to colleagues and close friends in addition to her growing family. The two Atencio boys ran constantly from car to car, grabbing tacos and tamales to deliver to the lined-up drivers as their Mom replenished the supply on the patio table. This was possibly an original conception of the “drive-up window,” although there was no window, much less a building. El Parasol is a casual, excellent taste of Northern New Mexico and Mexican traditional favorites. Watch for a colorful beach umbrella logo identifying El Parasol restaurants. There are six locations within three counties.
The logo and the food products are constantly recognized by locals as “best” in the area.
Not only does El Parasol satisfy locals, but many of its family recipe items have been featured in national publications such as Bon Appetit, Gourmet, New York Times and Sunset throughout a span of 50 years.
El Parasol (South)
Hours: Mon.–Fri. 7:30am–8pm
Sat. 8am–8pm; Sun. 9am–3pm
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Indoor Seating, Outdoor Patio Seating
298 Dinosaur Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87508
505.995.8226
elparasol.com/santa-fe-south/
Harry’s Roadhouse
Harry’s Roadhouse is a neighborhood restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week from 7am–9:30pm. The restaurant is “Green Restaurant Certified,” has a full bar menu, is kid-friendly and has a gluten-free menu available. It is a consistent winner of numerous “Local’s Best Of” awards, among them “Restaurant of the Year,” “Best Patio,” “Best Desserts,” and “Best Sunday Brunch.”
Harry’s Roadhouse
96 B Old Las Vegas Highway
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505.989.4629
harrysroadhousesantafe.com
Java Junction
The perfect spot on Main Street in Madrid to kick back and check your email over a fresh-brewed cup of Joe (or espresso, capuccino, Border mocha, latte, frappuccino, hot chocolate, herbal teas and more). Besides wireless internet and yummy beverages, Java Junction also offers fresh pastries, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, pie, cookies, brownies, breads and bagels.
They use the finest ingredients available; locally roasted coffee beans, Italy’s finest Illy® brand espresso and Ghirardelli® chocolate.
Java Junction
2855 Highway 14
Madrid, NM 87010
505.438.2772 / 877.308.8884
Email: info@java-junction.com
Website: www.java-junction.com
Jezebel Soda Fountain
Madrid’s original 1920s soda fountain is back! Become a part of history by saddling up to the bar for some delicious Dreyer’s Ice Cream or a milkshake. Jezebel’s Soda Fountain-Deli has an extensive menu. Hot foods include pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, soup, soft pretzels, and curly fries. Our deli sandwiches are fresh and made on-site. Not in the mood for ice cream? Choose from a number of delicious pies, pastries, cookies and candies! There is truly something for everyone to enjoy.
Jezebel Soda Fountain
2860 Highway 14
Madrid, NM 87010
(505)471-3915
www.turquoisetrail.org
La Plancha de Eldorado
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and welcomes business groups, families and individuals. Enjoy outdoor dining on their newly-opened patio during the summer months! Menus have a New Mexican/South American flare and include breakfast burritos and quesadillas, salads, enchiladas and tacos, plaintains, shrimp, sandwiches and burgers, steak and fish dishes.
La Plancha is open Monday–Saturday from 8am–9pm and 10am–3pm on Sunday. Reservations are not required but recommended on Friday nights.
7 Caliente Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
505.466.2060
www.latiendaeldorado.com
THE LEGAL TENDER Restaurant and SALOON
Lamy, NM is a tiny village founded in 1880 by the Atchison & Topeka Railroad 18 miles from Santa Fe. Lamy serves as Amtrak's Santa Fe station and was once home the Fred Harvey El Ortiz Hotel. The Legal Tender is Lamy's oldest and one of it's most beloved structures. Built in 1881 as a general store, with the Saloon added some time later, as well as the Americana Room. By 1953 the establishment went by the colorful name the Pink Garter. In 1970 it was remodeled and named The Legal Tender. In 1986 it was named to the National Register of Historic Places, then was donated to the Lamy Railroad and History Museum in 2006. Since then the museum has curated and lovingly cared for the building and it's collection of antebellum art, railroad memorabilia and local artifacts. The site was donated to Winslow Art Trust in 2018. Where the pavement ends and the West begins, you'll find the nicest people you'd ever want to meet.
151 Old Lamy Trail
Lamy, NM 87540
505.466.1650
https://legaltenderlamy.com/
Opens on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Reservations Highly Recommended.
San Marcos Cafe
Locally owned, Breakfast anytime, Burritos & Burgers, Quiche, Soup & Cinnamon Rolls, Hot Cider, Chai, Lemonade, Thai Coffee, Raspberry Iced Tea.
Open Everyday 8am–2pm
San Marcos Cafe
3877 Highway 14
Santa Fe, NM 87508
505.471.9298
www.turquoisetrail.org
Shugarman’s Little Chocolate Shop
Organic ingredients and exotic flavors leave you begging for more at this hidden chocolate oasis. Open Wednesday to Sunday 11am–5pm.
Shugarman’s Little Chocolate Shop
2842 Highway 14 North
Madrid, NM 87010
505.474.9041
The coffee wheel
7 Caliente Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508
505.471.4821
The hollar
Locals love The Hollar in the heart of Madrid. “This is a place to hang out, relax and enjoy good Southern food with elegance,” said Josh Novak, a Cordon Bleu graduate and owner-chef of The Hollar. Novak teams Southern-style cooking with New Mexico’s relaxed, friendly vibes.
Located at the southern end of Madrid’s main drag on Highway 14 (opposite The Mine Shaft Tavern), the restaurant is a laid-back space that consists of a single room that can serve approximately 28 diners and an outdoor seasonal patio that seats 20. Some sample menu items (subject to change) include fried green tomatoes coated with cornmeal crust and topped with lavender flavored béchamel sauce; fried pickles (unexpectedly delicious!); a lovely chopped tomato, olive, onion, lemon and feta cheese bruschetta; prosciutto cheeseburgers; crispy chicken breast in a cornmeal crust atop a bed of cheesy grits and braised pork tenderloin.
Home-baked breads and desserts from The Hollar’s own bakery round out the offerings.
The Hollar
2849 Highway 14 North
Madrid, NM 87010
505.471.4821
The Mine Shaft Tavern
One of the Last Great Roadhouses!
When you “belly up to the bar” at the Mine Shaft Tavern you will be served from the longest stand-up bar in New Mexico!
In 1944 the construction of the Mine Shaft Tavern was begun, the last of the “company town” buildings erected. The 40 ft. lodge pole pine bar, as well as most of the furnishings you see, were here in 1946 when the Tavern first opened its doors. While the Tavern is now open seven days a week, little has changed since the mining heydays.
The “Shaft” is known for its New Mexico Roadhouse Cuisine, Green Chile Cheese Burgers, Great Daily Specials & Desserts. They also offer vegetarian items and local Waygu Beef. Full bar with fresh squeezed Margaritas and 12 beers on Tap! In the 1950s most of the mines closed and Madrid became known as a ghost town for about 20 years.
The Mine Shaft Tavern and Madrid’s Old Coal Town Museum were listed on the 2005 “most endangered historic places.”
Kitchen Hours:
Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur 11:30am–7:30pm
Fri & Sat 11:30am–9pm
Bar open late!
The Mine Shaft Tavern
2846 Highway 14 North
Madrid, NM 87010
505.473.0743
themineshafttavern.com
upper crust pizza - eldorado
Next to the gas station across from Eldorado’s Avenida Grande entrance. The Choice of Discriminating Pizza Eaters. Pizza, Sandwiches, Calzones, Salads, Wine and Beer. Choice of Traditional, Whole Wheat or Gluten Free PIzza Crust.
5 Colina Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87508
505.471.1111
Breweries & distilleries
BEER CREEK BREWING COMPANY
A New Brewery and Pizza Experience brought to you by a community of people whose drive and inspiration for beer and pizza is second only to their drive and inspiration for each other. Pizza, Pub Food, Beer and Wine
Hours: Monday 5pm-11pm; Tuesday-Friday 11am-1:30pm for takeout/pickup only; Tuesday-Friday 1:30pm-11pm; Saturday-Sunday 11am-11pm
Beer Creek Brewing Company
3810 Hwy 14, Santa Fe, NM 87508
505.471.9271
Santa Fe Brewing Company
The Santa Fe Brewing Company is the oldest brewery in New Mexico. The brewery is always pouring something new and different. You’ll also find 6-packs to go, growlers of fresh beer, hard cider, wine, hats, shirts, the occasional food truck and some very colorful people.
The Taphouse offers up to ten draft beer choices as well as one rotating guest tap. This space is small but has a lot to offer with it’s free shuffleboard table, 2 flat screen TVs, and free WiFi. The Taphouse does not offer food but allows you to bring your own food in. The neighboring restaurant (La Plancha) lets you order food over the phone and will deliver it straight to the bar.
Brewery Tasting Room
35 Fire Place
Santa Fe, NM 87508
505.424.3333
SantaFeBrewing.com
Eldorado Taphouse
7 Caliente Road, Unit A9
Santa Fe , NM 87508
505.466.6938
Santa Fe chili line brewing co.
The Santa Fe Chili Line Brewing Co. has just opened a taproom in the Lamy Amtrak station. The Lamy taproom offers beer on tap and,on the weekends, live music and simple, hearty fare- a hame and cheese baguette sandwich, avocado toast with roasted red pepper and cheese, and other items.
Visit the Taproom in Lamy at Lamy Junction,
152 Old Lamy Trail
Lamy, NM 87540
Hours: Sunday - Thursday: Noon - 6:00 pm; Friday- Saturday: Noon - 7:00 pm
Or Visit the Brewing Co.'s Downtown Location,
204 N. Guadalupe Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday Open 2:00 pm-10:00 pm; Monday, Friday and Saturday Open 2:00 pm-11:00 pm
Open till 11pm on Comedy Night (every 1st and 3rd Wednesday)
tumbleroot brewery, distillery & tasting room
Tumbleroot was first imagined in the Fall of 2015 when co-founders Jason Fitzpatrick and Jason Kirkman, were on a biking tour of Denver breweries and distilleries. They had a clear idea of what they wanted to do and what would make Tumbleroot unique.
First, it would be a combined brewery and distillery production space, capable of making a wide variety of beer and spirits. Second, to create a multifaceted taproom (music venue, outdoor space, marketplace), a community hub where they would offer their products along with other local craft goods.
Tumbleroot, they imagined, would be about making things from scratch using seasonal, wild, and organic ingredients, and would also be about developing relationships with and tapping into the creativity of partners from the community. After two years of planning and searching, they began construction of their Bisbee Court production space and Agua Fria Street taproom in the summer of 2017.
Tumbleroot Brewery, Distillery and Tasting Room
Bisbee Court is the home to the Tumbleroot production facility. This location, just south of town off of Rancho Viejo Blvd, houses both a brewery and a distillery, as well as a small tasting room where visitors can watch production through picture windows. The tasting room bar and bottle shop is open from 4pm to 8pm everyday. Brewery and Distillery tours coming soon.
Hours of Operation: Sunday through Saturday 4pm to 8pm
Location: 32 Bisbee Court, Santa Fe New Mexico 87508
Tumbleroot’s Agua Fria Tap Room, Stage and Marketplace
Hours of Operation: Sunday through Wednesday 12 pm to 10 pm; Thursday through Saturday 12 pm to 12 am
Location: 2797 Agua Fria St, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Website: http://tumblerootbreweryanddistillery.com/
