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Santa Fe, founded in 1607, is the capital of the state of New Mexico and its principal tourist destination, renowned for its confluence of scenic beauty, long history (at least by American standards), cultural diversity, and extraordinary concentration of arts, music and fine dining. With an elevation of 7000 ft, it is not only the United States' oldest state capital but its highest, sitting at the foot of the spectacular Sangre de Cristo Mountains. And with a population of about 85,000 (2019), it's not the most populous capital, but that's part of its charm. This is not a capital that bustles with politicians but one that bustles with tourists, who flood the narrow streets around the town's

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  1. EatAmerican restaurant

    Santacafe

    One of Santa Fe's big-name restaurants, and you probably pay a little extra for the celebrity, but the American/Continental fare is creative and well presented, with attentive service. Excellent matchbooks, too.

    Lunch daily 11:30AM-2PM, dinner daily from 5:30PM; brunch Sun 11AM-2:30PMExpect to spend around $50 per person · Outdoor seating

  2. EatMexican restaurant

    Pasqual's

    An old standby in the downtown area. As with many Santa Fe restaurants, the menu blends New Mexican cuisine with more traditional American fare. Reservations recommended for dinner, which approaches "Splurge" territory, and recommended particularly for breakfast, when it's far better value for dollar than the restaurants at the several nearby hotels.

    Breakfast and lunch daily 8AM-3PM; dinner daily from 5:30PM

  3. Eat

    Tune-Up Cafe

    Occupies the space formerly "Dave's Not Here." Local hangout featuring the owners' Guatemalan cuisine with a New Mexican flavor. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The location, near the main St. Francis Drive artery, is more convenient for the through traveler than to downtown.

    Mon-Fri 7AM-10PM, Sat Sun 8AM-10PMWi-Fi · Takeaway · Outdoor seating

  4. EatAmerican restaurant

    The New Baking Company

    Across Cordova Road from Pyramid and offers tolerable sandwiches, soups, etc., for lunch, but don't go just for the lunch (or breakfast); grab a dessert while you're there, these being what it's known for. Can be very busy at lunchtime on weekdays, with chaos on all quarters. Call-in orders welcome.

    Mon-Sat 6AM-8PM, Sun 6AM-6PMTakeaway · Outdoor seating

  5. EatAmerican restaurant

    Plaza Cafe

    An old standby a stone's throw from the vendors on the Portal. Open for all meals, but particularly recommended for lunch, although it's crowded.

    7AM-9PM dailyVegetarian options

  6. EatGreek restaurant

    Pyramid Cafe

    Good Greek/Mediterranean lunches. Nothing fancy, just good, casual food. Don't bother with reservations, but call to check on hours. Lunches from $5 or so; occasional belly-dancing entertainment. Now also open in Los Alamos if your travels take you in that direction.

    Daily 11AM-9PMTakeaway

  7. EatRegional restaurant

    Tomasita's

    Considered by many to serve the definitive "traditional" New Mexican food. Expect to wait, as it's enormously popular. Entrees around $9–11, but splurge a little and get the sangria too.

    Mon-Sat 11AM-10PMOutdoor seating

  8. EatBarbecue restaurant

    Cowgirl

    Santa Fe mainstay where tourists and locals alike flock for some semblance of nightlife in Santa Fe. Decent food, 4 red pool tables ($12/hour, 7'), decent prices, and live music every night, except Mondays- Karaoke. Indoor and outdoor seating. The BBQ ain't bad, either.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-Midnight, Sat 10AM-midnight, Sun 10AM-11PM; Drinks served until 1:30AM Mon-Sat, midnight on Sundays$12-20 entrees · Outdoor seating

  9. EatIndian restaurant

    India House

    Indian cuisine with lunch buffet and relatively convenient parking.

    Closed · opens 11 am tomorrowTakeaway

  10. EatWine restaurant

    315

    A restaurant whose name is also its street number. Reservations advised. French/Continental cuisine in a sidewalk-bistro-like setting. Good wine list, and save room for the crème brûlée dessert. You can easily drop $50 a person here and feel good about it.

    Lunch Fri 11:30AM-2PM; dinner Sun-Thu 5:30-9PM, Fri Sat 5:30-9:30PM

  11. EatFrench restaurant

    Geronimo

    Another fine restaurant amid the galleries. The menu tends toward Continental but is entertainingly diverse and changes frequently. Dinner reservations are recommended and can be placed via the (unnecessarily ostentatious) web site.

    Daily 5:30–9:30PM$40 per person will get you an excellent dinner

  12. EatItalian restaurant

    Osteria d'Assisi

    Prices range from about $10–12 for a simple Neapolitan-style pizza to $70 or more for a grand 5-course dinner with wine (come hungry and expect to leave full), or anything in between.

    Lunch Mon-Sat 11AM–3PM, dinner nightly from 5PM

  13. EatMexican restaurant

    Pantry Restaurant

    Delicious food served in a diner-type setting. The waitstaff are super friendly, and the portions are humongous. The customers fill the small front quickly in the mornings, but seats are often available at the bar (which serves delicious milkshakes, even before noon).

    Mon-Sat 6:30AM-9PM, Sun 7AM-9PM$5-$10

  14. EatIndian restaurant

    Paper Dosa

    South Indian food in a cozy space. Parking is tight but usually manageable.

    Tue-Sun 5PM-9PMEntrees $13-27

  15. EatMexican restaurant

    Tia Sophia's

    Breakfast and lunch daily; much loved by locals for breakfast.

    Mon-Sat 7AM-2PM, Sun 8AM-1PM

  16. EatRestaurant

    AGAVE Restaurant & Lounge

    AAA Four Diamond restaurant that Zagat honored as New Mexico’s best. Contemporary global cuisine featuring seasonal and regional ingredients, with Southwestern and Asian influences and a great wine selection.

    Dinner nightly from 5:30PMExpect to spend around $50 per person

  17. EatRestaurant

    Pink Adobe

    A long-time Santa Fe standard, near the downtown area. A mix of continental and New Mexican cuisine that borders on "Splurge" territory.

    Daily 11:30AM-9PM

  18. Eat

    Santa Fe Farmers Market

    The Santa Fe Farmers Market represents over 100 active vendors and features hundreds of different agricultural products. To further meet Santa Fe's demand for fresh, local produce, the Market began operating year-round in 2002, and with more and more farmers using extended growing techniques, the "off season" becomes more successful every year.

    Closed · opens 7 am tomorrow

  19. EatCaribbean restaurant

    Jambo Cafe

    Popular Afro-Caribbean fusion food from James Beard-nominated chef Ahmed Obo.

    Mon-Sat 11AM-9PMEntrees $15-25

  20. EatMexican restaurant

    La Choza

    Sister restaurant of The Shed. It is open evenings and is on an obscure side street close to the main drag of St. Francis Drive, well outside the downtown area. Serves "traditional" New Mexican food (enchiladas, stuffed sopaipillas, etc.) in a rustic setting. Reservations are recommended. Entrees from $15-$25.

    Outdoor seating

  21. EatMexican restaurant

    The Shed

    The quintessential New Mexican lunch spot. "Traditional" New Mexican food (enchiladas, stuffed sopaipillas, etc.) in a rustic setting.

    Mon-Sat 11AM-2:30PM and 5:30PM-9PMLunch entrees from $7 or so, dinners from $9

  22. EatRestaurant

    Luminaria

    Enjoy views of the Loretto Chapel and Old Santa Fe trail while dining.

    7AM-2PM and 5-10PM daily

  23. EatBarbecue restaurant

    Whole Hog Cafe

    A barbecue chain centered in Arkansas and Louisiana, but with two New Mexico outlets (the other is in Albuquerque); fast-food-meets-steakhouse format, but the BBQ is high-quality by any standards. Try the "Volcano" BBQ sauce (you'll have to ask for it at the counter) and see if it's hotter than the New Mexican cuisine elsewhere in town. If it blows you away, sauce #3 also has some kick and is tasty. Lunches (handy as it's in the pandemonious Cerrillos Road shopping area) from $5.05.

    Daily 11AM-8:30PM

  24. EatBreakfast & brunch restaurant

    La Casa Sena

    An example of "Southwestern" cuisine—the merging of traditional New Mexican preparation and presentation with more modern, creative ingredients (sometimes a little too creative). Reservations recommended.

    Mon-Sat 11:30AM-3PM and 5:30PM-10PM, Sun 11AM-3PM and 5:30PM-10PM

  25. EatMexican restaurant

    Maria's New Mexican Kitchen

    Margaritas are a specialty here, but the traditional New Mexican cuisine is also good, if a bit heavier than at Tomasita's. Parking, though ample, is a pain to get to; approach from the east, on Camino de los Marquez rather than Cordova.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-10PM, Sat Sun noon-10PM

  26. EatAmerican restaurant

    The Compound

    On Canyon Road near the art galleries. Although the Compound once enforced a dress code of jacket and tie, new chef/owner Mark Kiffin eliminated any formal dress requirement. Southwestern cuisine.

    Mon-Fri noon-2PM, 6PM-Entrees from $25–40; reservations strongly advised

  27. EatItalian restaurant

    Pranzo Italian Grill

    May be the best Italian restaurant in town. Reservations advisable. Expect it to be loud.

    Sun noon-10PM, Mon-Sat 11:30AM-3PM and 5-11PM

  28. EatRegional restaurant

    Coyote Cafe

    Another highly-regarded "Southwestern" dining experience. It's an excellent restaurant, if an expensive one -- $50 per person for dinner, including wine/dessert and tip, is not unusual. Reservations recommended.

    11:30AM-close daily

  29. EatMexican restaurant

    Marisco's La Playa

    An example of the difference between "Mexican" and "New Mexican" cuisine; this restaurant definitely serves the former, with an emphasis on seafood prepared as in Old Mexico. (You definitely won't find the Pulpo—octopus—dishes on the menu at their New Mexican counterparts!) Nothing special as regards ambience/presentation, but good, authentic food.

    Daily 11AM-9PM

  30. EatPizza restaurant

    Upper Crust Pizza

    Widely considered to serve the best (American-style) pizza in town. Free delivery, but if practical, consider dining in instead; Old Santa Fe Trail is one of the main tourist drags, and you get a chance to combine pizza munching with people watching.

    Winter daily 11AM-10PM, summer daily 11AM-11PM