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Canyon Road Eateries
Delightful spot at the end of the Canyon Road. Extensive tea offerings, healthy food options and a beautiful outdoor patio.
131 locals recommend
The Teahouse
821 Canyon RdDelightful spot at the end of the Canyon Road. Extensive tea offerings, healthy food options and a beautiful outdoor patio.
El Farol
808 Canyon RdTapas and live music in a historic restaurant and bar.
One of the top-rated restaurants in Santa Fe, beautiful dining room, great bar. Make a reservation or get there early to snag a bar spot.
110 locals recommend
Geronimo
724 Canyon RdOne of the top-rated restaurants in Santa Fe, beautiful dining room, great bar. Make a reservation or get there early to snag a bar spot.
Upscale fine dining, set in a beautiful, old adobe home designed by Alexander Girard. A must really.
79 locals recommend
The Compound Restaurant
653 Canyon RdUpscale fine dining, set in a beautiful, old adobe home designed by Alexander Girard. A must really.
Downtown Eateries | Bars
A Santa Fe institution. Expect a wait on busy nights, enjoy the surrounding shops, and the lovely courtyard.
160 locals recommend
The Shed Restaurant
113 1/2 E Palace AveA Santa Fe institution. Expect a wait on busy nights, enjoy the surrounding shops, and the lovely courtyard.
Located inside the Fonda Hotel, a classic New Mexican restaurant. Have a drink in the Bell Tower Bar on the rooftop, then enjoy the delightful dining room for dinner. A delicious option for larger groups!
14 locals recommend
La Plazuela At La Fonda
100 E San Francisco StLocated inside the Fonda Hotel, a classic New Mexican restaurant. Have a drink in the Bell Tower Bar on the rooftop, then enjoy the delightful dining room for dinner. A delicious option for larger groups!
Set behind the Loretto Chapel is a magical patio setting.
6 locals recommend
Luminaria Restaurant & Patio
211 Old Santa Fe TrailSet behind the Loretto Chapel is a magical patio setting.
GREAT breakfast and lunch spot. European cafe, great for brunch/breakfast/lunch/pastries to go/the chocolate chip cookies are divine.
44 locals recommend
Dolina Bakery & Cafe
402 N Guadalupe StGREAT breakfast and lunch spot. European cafe, great for brunch/breakfast/lunch/pastries to go/the chocolate chip cookies are divine.
Unique brewery with great food. The kitchen stays open til’ 10pm, - also an outdoor patio.
36 locals recommend
Fire & Hops
222 N Guadalupe StUnique brewery with great food. The kitchen stays open til’ 10pm, - also an outdoor patio.
Refined ranch space known for prime rib & filet mignon, along with a popular bar & happy hour.
24 locals recommend
Rio Chama Steakhouse
414 Old Santa Fe TrailRefined ranch space known for prime rib & filet mignon, along with a popular bar & happy hour.
Fine dining in the Cafe or go super casual in the Cantina. Make a reservation.
85 locals recommend
Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina
132 W Water StFine dining in the Cafe or go super casual in the Cantina. Make a reservation.
Beautiful stroll into town - reserve a table in the courtyard. A Clint Eastwood spotting is not unusual.
31 locals recommend
Santacafe
231 Washington AveBeautiful stroll into town - reserve a table in the courtyard. A Clint Eastwood spotting is not unusual.
LOVE this place. Sit at the bar or in the lounge for a low-key vibe. The dining room is a bit bright and stuffy. Amazing menu - such great seafood. Red meat....The bartenders are incredible. Have them course out your meal. Enjoy!!! Yum.....
Palace Prime
142 West Palace AvenueLOVE this place. Sit at the bar or in the lounge for a low-key vibe. The dining room is a bit bright and stuffy. Amazing menu - such great seafood. Red meat....The bartenders are incredible. Have them course out your meal. Enjoy!!! Yum.....
Tonic
103 E Water StCraft cocktails, food and live music.
Staple in the downtown bar scene - live bands and a grumpy old bartender worth his salt. Where Crazy Heart was filmed.
24 locals recommend
Evangelo's Cocktail Lounge
200 West San Francisco StreetStaple in the downtown bar scene - live bands and a grumpy old bartender worth his salt. Where Crazy Heart was filmed.
Book way in advance for this place. A mix of Modern and Traditional Mexico City style food, with a southwestern touch. Chef Olea never disappoints! This is a beautiful spot for a romantic dinner. Or enjoy the cozy bar area for some delicious drinks and Bocaditos!
41 locals recommend
Sazón
221 Shelby StBook way in advance for this place. A mix of Modern and Traditional Mexico City style food, with a southwestern touch. Chef Olea never disappoints! This is a beautiful spot for a romantic dinner. Or enjoy the cozy bar area for some delicious drinks and Bocaditos!
La Casa Sena
125 East Palace AvenueEnchanting garden courtyard. Great cocktails, wine list and food.
La Boca
72 W Marcy StSpanish Tapas, unique wine, and traditional live music.
Railyard Eateries
La Choza Restaurant
905 Alarid StSister restaurant of The Shed.
Joseph's Culinary Pub
428 Agua Fria StDelicious food, romantic atmosphere and good wine list.
Upmarket Mexican cuisine & creative cocktails showcased in a rustic-chic space with an intimate bar.
55 locals recommend
Paloma Restaurant
401 S Guadalupe StUpmarket Mexican cuisine & creative cocktails showcased in a rustic-chic space with an intimate bar.
A “foodies” delight. Craft cocktails and farm to table ingredients. Great service as well. Ask for Adam!!!!
44 locals recommend
Radish & Rye
505 Cerrillos RdA “foodies” delight. Craft cocktails and farm to table ingredients. Great service as well. Ask for Adam!!!!
Tesuque
Funky vibe, local’s favorite, fantastic margaritas, delicious food and stone fired pizzas - huge outdoor patio space. Great vibe and beautiful drive up Bishops Lodge from the rental house.
Prepare to wait for a table during the busy hours.
72 locals recommend
Tesuque Village Market
138 Tesuque Village RdFunky vibe, local’s favorite, fantastic margaritas, delicious food and stone fired pizzas - huge outdoor patio space. Great vibe and beautiful drive up Bishops Lodge from the rental house.
Prepare to wait for a table during the busy hours.
A perfect place to catch a Santa Fe sunset, drink in hand by the fire, or for dinner before the Opera. The bar offers food, or sit in the Terra dining room for a special meal. Make a reservation for the patio to take in the beautiful views.
15 locals recommend
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe Spa
198 NM-592A perfect place to catch a Santa Fe sunset, drink in hand by the fire, or for dinner before the Opera. The bar offers food, or sit in the Terra dining room for a special meal. Make a reservation for the patio to take in the beautiful views.
Take a stroll through the sculpture garden...a classic Tesuque experience. Go around the corner to Tesuque Village Market for margaritas afterwards. :)
12 locals recommend
Shidoni Gallery, and Sculpture Gardens
1508 Bishops Lodge RdTake a stroll through the sculpture garden...a classic Tesuque experience. Go around the corner to Tesuque Village Market for margaritas afterwards. :)
To-Go Dining
El Parasol
1833 Cerrillos RdFantastic tacos, tamales, and salsa to die for.
Another great taco spot - good rice bowls as well. Order at the window and dine outside or place an order to go. Super close to the rental house.
13 locals recommend
Taco Fundacion
235 N Guadalupe StAnother great taco spot - good rice bowls as well. Order at the window and dine outside or place an order to go. Super close to the rental house.
Great burgers, shakes and fries. Sister restaurant to Taco Foundacion. Order at the window and dine outside or take it to go.
27 locals recommend
Shake Foundation
631 Cerrillos RdGreat burgers, shakes and fries. Sister restaurant to Taco Foundacion. Order at the window and dine outside or take it to go.
Awesome Indian food - rivals the Indian from big cities. Online ordering from their website it SUPER easy, convenient and quick.
Raaga Go
410 Old Santa Fe TrailAwesome Indian food - rivals the Indian from big cities. Online ordering from their website it SUPER easy, convenient and quick.
Chang's Dumpling House
1807 2nd StreetGreat assortment of dumplings made in-house.
Ten Thousand Waves - Spa & Dining
Upscale izakaya at Ten Thousand Waves offering Japanese bar bites, artisanal sake & craft beer. Great patio offerings and a quick 7 minute drive up the mountain from the rental house.
61 locals recommend
Izanami Restaurant
21 Ten Thousand Waves WayUpscale izakaya at Ten Thousand Waves offering Japanese bar bites, artisanal sake & craft beer. Great patio offerings and a quick 7 minute drive up the mountain from the rental house.
Legendary spa inspired by the great Japanese mountain hot spring resorts. In my opinion, the best private tubs are: Waterfall, Shin Kobuta, & New Wave.
185 locals recommend
Ten Thousand Waves
21 Ten Thousand Waves WayLegendary spa inspired by the great Japanese mountain hot spring resorts. In my opinion, the best private tubs are: Waterfall, Shin Kobuta, & New Wave.
See + Do
Unique & immersive art installations with multimedia elements & a mysterious narrative throughout.
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirUnique & immersive art installations with multimedia elements & a mysterious narrative throughout.
The Saturday Market has the largest variety of vendors and products and is the most popular among the Markets.
179 locals recommend
Santa Fe Farmers Market
1607 Paseo De PeraltaThe Saturday Market has the largest variety of vendors and products and is the most popular among the Markets.
Enjoy the scenic drive to Abiqui and visit Georgia O'keefe's Ghost Ranch. Go for a hike or make reservations for the legendary sunset horse ride. Make reservations in advance to do the Georgia O'Keefe House Tour!
86 locals recommend
Ghost Ranch
U.S. 84Enjoy the scenic drive to Abiqui and visit Georgia O'keefe's Ghost Ranch. Go for a hike or make reservations for the legendary sunset horse ride. Make reservations in advance to do the Georgia O'Keefe House Tour!
This can also be added to the High Road to Taos trip or a separate drive. Take the 84 out of Santa Fe - take the 503 towards Nambe, and then the 76 to Chimayo. I normally send people to Chimayo to see the beautiful and historic works of the Chimayo Weavers. Centinela Traditional Arts is 7 generations of Spanish Chimayo weaving. Irvin and Lisa Trujillo are recurring Spanish Market Top Award Winners. I just called and they are not allowing visitors. However, she said if you see something on their website that you'd like to purchase, you can pick it up directly from their shop in Chimayo if you'd like. Chimayo is also known for El Santuario de Chimayo. This shrine, a National Historic Landmark, is famous for the story of its founding and as a contemporary pilgrimage site. While it will be closed, I would still drive there and walk around it. People pilgrimage to the site annually and collect the dirt from the ground, which is said to be holy and healing. You could call ahead and order take-out at Rancho De Chimayo Restaurante. Family restaurant established in 1965. Old pueblo-style ranch offering traditional New Mexican dishes & outside seating. They may even be open for outside dining - you'd need to call.
If you chose to do Chimayo as it's own half-day trip, I would drive back to Santa Fe through Espanola. There you could order awesome tacos and Mexican food at El Parasol for take-out.
31 locals recommend
Chimayo
This can also be added to the High Road to Taos trip or a separate drive. Take the 84 out of Santa Fe - take the 503 towards Nambe, and then the 76 to Chimayo. I normally send people to Chimayo to see the beautiful and historic works of the Chimayo Weavers. Centinela Traditional Arts is 7 generations of Spanish Chimayo weaving. Irvin and Lisa Trujillo are recurring Spanish Market Top Award Winners. I just called and they are not allowing visitors. However, she said if you see something on their website that you'd like to purchase, you can pick it up directly from their shop in Chimayo if you'd like. Chimayo is also known for El Santuario de Chimayo. This shrine, a National Historic Landmark, is famous for the story of its founding and as a contemporary pilgrimage site. While it will be closed, I would still drive there and walk around it. People pilgrimage to the site annually and collect the dirt from the ground, which is said to be holy and healing. You could call ahead and order take-out at Rancho De Chimayo Restaurante. Family restaurant established in 1965. Old pueblo-style ranch offering traditional New Mexican dishes & outside seating. They may even be open for outside dining - you'd need to call.
If you chose to do Chimayo as it's own half-day trip, I would drive back to Santa Fe through Espanola. There you could order awesome tacos and Mexican food at El Parasol for take-out.
Turquoise Trail
NM 14, the historic Turquoise Trail links Santa Fe to Albuquerque. Drive the approximate 50 miles through the artsy hamlets Cerrillos, Madrid, and Golden.
• Cerrillos - Check out Cerrillos Station, Casa Grande Trading Post, Turquoise Mining Museum. Eat, drink and catch a show at Black Bird Saloon.
• Madrid - walk along the main road filled with shops and unique galleries. Catch a show at the Mine Shaft Tavern (a real, old mine).
Turquoise Trail
30 Buffalo Thunder TrailTurquoise Trail
NM 14, the historic Turquoise Trail links Santa Fe to Albuquerque. Drive the approximate 50 miles through the artsy hamlets Cerrillos, Madrid, and Golden.
• Cerrillos - Check out Cerrillos Station, Casa Grande Trading Post, Turquoise Mining Museum. Eat, drink and catch a show at Black Bird Saloon.
• Madrid - walk along the main road filled with shops and unique galleries. Catch a show at the Mine Shaft Tavern (a real, old mine).
56 mile scenic road that goes through stunning, traditional villages, and ends in Taos, NM. There is a lovely chocolate store in Taos, Chokola. I highly recommend stopping in there and indulging in their hot chocolate. Taos Pueblo is beautiful but check for COVID-19 closures ahead of time. From Taos I HIGHLY recommend you drive up to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. You can park on the side of the road and walk across. It's spectacular - you can spot Eagles on some lucky days. From the bridge I suggest driving through Carson National Park towards Ojo Caliente. Once you go through Ojo Caliente you can choose to head South back to Santa Fe or go a bit further North and drive into Abiqui, the home of Georgia O'Keefe. If you do decide to go into Abiqui, definitely keep driving about 20 minutes North and drive by Ghost Ranch. Abiqui Lake is also up there which could be worth stopping by. Make sure to look out in the horizon and admire Cerro Pedernal - made famous by Georgia O'Keefe in many paintings.
9 locals recommend
High Road to Taos
High Road to Taos56 mile scenic road that goes through stunning, traditional villages, and ends in Taos, NM. There is a lovely chocolate store in Taos, Chokola. I highly recommend stopping in there and indulging in their hot chocolate. Taos Pueblo is beautiful but check for COVID-19 closures ahead of time. From Taos I HIGHLY recommend you drive up to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. You can park on the side of the road and walk across. It's spectacular - you can spot Eagles on some lucky days. From the bridge I suggest driving through Carson National Park towards Ojo Caliente. Once you go through Ojo Caliente you can choose to head South back to Santa Fe or go a bit further North and drive into Abiqui, the home of Georgia O'Keefe. If you do decide to go into Abiqui, definitely keep driving about 20 minutes North and drive by Ghost Ranch. Abiqui Lake is also up there which could be worth stopping by. Make sure to look out in the horizon and admire Cerro Pedernal - made famous by Georgia O'Keefe in many paintings.
Fun activity to do with the kiddos and only a quick drive from the rental house.
The Harrell House Bug Museum
8380 Cerrillos RoadFun activity to do with the kiddos and only a quick drive from the rental house.