Santa Fe - Santa Fe
315 Restaurant and Wine Bar
315 is the kind of French restaurant Albuquerque doesn't have. It's got a casual atmosphere in an old converted house, but the food is knock-your-socks-off stellar. Chef Louis Moskow uses the finest ingredients (think foie gras and beluga caviar). Before you order, your server will bring over a chalkboard showing the day's specials; they're often the most exciting offerings. This is also a great place to have just a snack and a glass of wine from the incredible list.
 | | |  | | 3.15 rating (26 votes) |
Annapurna's World Vegetarian Cafe
Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm
Sundays 10am-8pm (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: Bakery/Sweets, Coffee/Tea/Espresso, Dessert, Take Out/To-Go, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vegetarian/Health Foods
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Cafe Pasqual’s
Mon-Sun:
Breakfast/Lunch 8am-3pm,
Dinner 5pm-9:30pm (hours can change without notice)
It's hard not to love Pasqual's, what with the bright Mexican tiles, tantalizing Latin-American menu and friendly service. The place is especially busy for weekend breakfast, when a line can form down the block. But don't give up; tell the hostess you're willing to sit at the big oak community table, where locals and tourists share copies of the morning paper and talk about how much they love living here or would love to live here. Don't miss the hot chocolate, housemade sausages and fabulous baked goods.
| | | | | 3.2 rating (56 votes) |
California Pastrami & More
Monday-Saturday 10am-10pm Sunday 11am-7pm (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: Deli/Sandwiches
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| | | | | 3.19 rating (54 votes) |
Chocolate Maven Bakery and Café
Sun: 9am-3pm
Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm
Sat: 9am-6pm (hours can change without notice)
It has chocolate in the name ... how could it not be delicious? The Chocolate Maven is tucked nicely into the same warehouse where bakers produce fresh scones, cakes and other delectables found at local coffee shops and grocers. The café is soft and quiet, with an Italian country villa feel. If you sit on the ground floor, you can watch the bakers make cinnamon rolls and knead bread as you tear into wonderful dishes like roast beef and Gouda cheese on freshly baked sourdough bread. Even if you’re too stuffed to eat dessert after lunch, make sure to look at all the fine creations and take some home for later.
| | | | | 3.19 rating (27 votes) |
Chow’s Asian Bistro
Sun 4:45-9:30pm; Mon-Thu 11:15am-2pm, 4:45-9pm; Fri 11:15am-2pm, 4:45-9:30pm; Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 4:45-9:30pm (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: Chinese
Chow’s is one of those rare Chinese food finds that doesn’t make you feel too guilty about digging into a steaming pile of noodles. In fact, this place features extremely fresh and flavorful dishes that jump off the plate with color. Try the Dragon sesame chicken and the Volcano fish, not to mention their delicious herbal tea and gingered bok choy. Pick up some chopsticks, and head to Chow’s for lighter, yet zesty, fare.
| | | | | 2.89 rating (19 votes) |
The Compound
It's one of the fanciest restaurants in a city that has a lot of fancy restaurants. What makes The Compound different is a beautifully designed interior, lush gardens, a killer sommelier and really freakin' good food. Chef Mark Kiffin doesn't mess around with too much Southwestern stuff (though he did when he was at Coyote Café), favoring dishes like tuna tartare topped with osetra caviar and preserved lemon. Try this place for lunch during the week or dinner any night. And in good weather you should absolutely sit outside. (Also, The Compound has a package liquor license, so you can leave with nearly any bottle from their huge cellar.)
| | | | | 3 rating (64 votes) |
Counter Culture Café
Sun-Mon 8am-3pm, Tue-Sat 8am-9pm (hours can change without notice)
Taste buds with indecisive tendencies might find the satisfaction they crave at Counter Culture. While the café specializes in brunch, choosy diners select from a wall-sized menu stacked with eclectic salads, sandwiches, French toast and pancakes, all fresh and generously portioned. The sandwich combo, which comes with a side salad and a cup of soup, is a slamming deal (we recommend the salmon Thai coconut soup), leaving enough change in your pocket for that slice of chocolate cake you won't be able to resist. The casual atmosphere, quick service and quality food make Counter Culture a Santa Fe staple.
| | | | | 2.81 rating (27 votes) |
The Cowgirl BBQ
Mon-Thu 11:30am-11:30pm,
Fri-Sat 11:30am-12:30am,
Sun 11am-11pm (hours can change without notice)
For years, Cowgirl has been our most-visited restaurant in the capital. It's easy to find, there are always enough tables, the people-watching is great, and the food keeps coming until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Plus, the barbecue and Southern-style food is reasonably priced. Do not miss out on the chili cheese baked potato topped with your choice of beef or veggie chili. Wash it down with a cold beer or a giant soda.
| | | | | 4.2 rating (91 votes) |
Coyote Café
New Mexico’s most famous restaurant, Coyote Café is where Chef Mark Miller came to fame as the king of Southwestern cuisine. This beautifully renovated restaurant serves only dinner, but the rooftop bar, Coyote Cantina (open in the summer), has a wide selection of tequilas and an affordable Latin American menu. Try the trio of salsas including lime pico de gallo for only $6 while enjoying a cocktail.
| | | | | 2.8 rating (66 votes) |
Ecco Espresso and Gelato
Mon-Thu: 7am-9pm
Fri: 7am-9:30pm
Sat: 8am-9:30pm
Sun: 8am-6pm (hours can change without notice)
Gelato is a gift from the gods. These flavors are fantastic (try the hazelnut), the texture is soothing, and it's lower in fat than ice cream. Stop by Ecco for a tasty frozen treat, a fresh deli sandwich and a European-style café experience. Open until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays—a godsend for latenight munchers in the area!
| | | | | 3.54 rating (26 votes) |
El Farol
This is another one of our all-time Santa Fe favorites. We go for Spanish-style tapas in one of the quiet dining rooms. Sometimes we stop in for a late-night drink and some entertainment in the lively bar up front. Whether it's a flamenco guitarist and dancers, or a Western swing band, the bar is always fun.
| | | | | 3.41 rating (44 votes) |
Five and Dime
Cuisine: New Mexican
The service is nonexistent, but the Frito pie--oh, the Frito pie!--is perfect. From the ashes of the original Woolworth’s lunch counter, Five and Dime still serves what is reputed to be the very first Frito Pie in the original style--right out of the bag.
| | | | | 3.55 rating (20 votes) |
Geronimo
Most people consider Geronimo the best restaurant in Santa Fe. The signature dish is a telicherry rubbed elk tenderloin atop garlic mashed potatoes and bathed in a mouth-watering brandied mushroom sauce. Generously dotted with applewood-smoked bacon and big, meaty morel mushrooms, and served with a superb glass of red wine, it is yum-um-ummy. The ambience here is a little uptight, but the food is what matters, right? If money is an object, try lunch; it's just as good and way cheaper.
| | | | | 3.03 rating (40 votes) |
Harry's Roadhouse
Sun-Sat: 7am-9:30pm (hours can change without notice)
Harry's Roadhouse exists somewhere in the realm between traditional roadside diner and funky, New Mexican hacienda. We recommend the California Dreamin’ burrito, or any New Mexican item with turkey and green chile. If you're in the mood for something a little different, try LaMont's all-natural buffalo burger. Take a seat at the bar, and dive into a slice of coconut cream pie or a homemade ice cream sandwich. Make sure to ask the friendly waitstaff about the specials, which also include brunch and dessert.
| | | | | 3 rating (27 votes) |
India Palace Cuisine of India
India Palace in Santa Fe is a different restaurant from those in Albuquerque but maintains the same lavish service, exquisite food and deluxe ambience. Say yes to the sinus-clearing prawns vindaloo and addictive chicken korma.
| | | | | 3.21 rating (29 votes) |
Jambo Cafe
Owner/chef Ahmed Obo was born on the island of Lamu off the coast of Kenya, among the culinary traditions of Africa, Arabia and India. His food reflects the Lamu style of culinary fusion. It’s designed to be interesting and different but doesn’t attempt to force anyone too far from their comfort zone. The ingredients, including a host of local meats and veggies, are priced unusually low for a restaurant dealing in clean, local food. Try the marinated tilapia, served with red chile-and-coconut-infused basmati rice, sautéed spinach and a dried fruit and ginger chutney.
Read more: Locovore: Jambo Café is a taste of coastal Africa in Santa Fe (12/1/2011)
| | | | | 5 rating (2 votes) |
La Choza
Mon-Sat: 11am-2:30pm, 5-9pm
Closed Sunday (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: New Mexican
Yes, La Choza is another hole-in-the-wall, Santa Fe-style New Mexican restaurant. It's small, comfortable, friendly and the food is just like what grandma turns out for Sunday dinner. The crispy chicken taquitos are the best in the city, and the green chile clam chowder is a must for chowder heads. Order an extra heap of chips and salsa and a pitcher of agave-wine Margaritas. If you haven't had a Margarita made with agave wine, you're missing out. Remedy this.
| | | | | 3 rating (3 votes) |
Modern General
Mon-Sat: 8am-5pm
Sun: 10am-5pm (hours can change without notice)
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The Old House
Breakfast: Mon-Fri: 6:30-11am, Sat-Sun: 6:30am-12pm
Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11am-2pm
Dinner: Tues-Sat: 5:30-10pm (hours can change without notice)
Look for The Old House tucked away in the deluxe Eldorado Hotel. Here you’ll find mostly French-inspired food like sautéed diver scallops with a portobello and foie gras Wellington, wilted greens, Xeres sherry and Meyer lemon sauce. Everything, from the silverware to the service, is top-notch.
| | | | | 3.11 rating (57 votes) |
