Casa Chupadero Guidebook
Enjoy Santa Fe!
Lots of amazing restaurants, shops, and sights in Santa Fe, only 20 minute drive from our house.
The Shed is a Santa Fe institution, steeped in history, it's a must-visit for classic Southwestern fare, a lively bar, and sunny outdoor courtyard.
160 locals recommend
The Shed Restaurant
113 1/2 E Palace AveThe Shed is a Santa Fe institution, steeped in history, it's a must-visit for classic Southwestern fare, a lively bar, and sunny outdoor courtyard.
Great brunch spot! Delicious and healthy choice. Charming ambiance.
136 locals recommend
Cafe Pasqual's
121 Don Gaspar AveGreat brunch spot! Delicious and healthy choice. Charming ambiance.
Boasting one of the top chef's in Santa Fe, Sazón is sure to please even the most discerning palates. Enjoy a romantic dinner in the artfully adorned dining room, or taste some Mexico City inspired "street food" and bocaditos in the adobe bar. Reservations recommended.
41 locals recommend
Sazón
221 Shelby StBoasting one of the top chef's in Santa Fe, Sazón is sure to please even the most discerning palates. Enjoy a romantic dinner in the artfully adorned dining room, or taste some Mexico City inspired "street food" and bocaditos in the adobe bar. Reservations recommended.
La Boca
72 W Marcy StSpanish Tapas, fine wine, and live music - reservations recommended
A lovely happy hour spot for fine wine and bistro style fare, or enjoy the much raved about dinner. Perfect after enjoying the Georgia O'Keeffe museum.
10 locals recommend
TerraCotta Wine Bistro
304 Johnson StA lovely happy hour spot for fine wine and bistro style fare, or enjoy the much raved about dinner. Perfect after enjoying the Georgia O'Keeffe museum.
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
217 Johnson StA must see before making a visit out to the Ghost Ranch.
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln AveVisit the oldest art museum in the state of New Mexico.
Iconik Downtown Coffee Bar
314 Galisteo StBook store and solid coffee shop
Have a delicious dinner in the more upscale dining room, or opt for a casual experience on the rooftop cantina.
85 locals recommend
Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina
132 W Water StHave a delicious dinner in the more upscale dining room, or opt for a casual experience on the rooftop cantina.
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.
Bouche Bistro
451 W Alameda StFrench chef, farm to table
locale fare, rustic and elegant building, most enchanting courtyard in SF. The waiters might even sing for you!
39 locals recommend
La Casa Sena
125 East Palace Avenuelocale fare, rustic and elegant building, most enchanting courtyard in SF. The waiters might even sing for you!
Osteria D'Assisi
58 S Federal Plclassic New Mexican food. 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 Stclassic New Mexican food. 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!
Magical patio setting, perfect for a special occasion.
6 locals recommend
Luminaria Restaurant & Patio
211 Old Santa Fe TrailMagical patio setting, perfect for a special occasion.
Take in a majestic sunset at this rooftop bar! They have cozy blankets and heat lamps.
36 locals recommend
The Bell Tower Bar
100 E San Francisco StTake in a majestic sunset at this rooftop bar! They have cozy blankets and heat lamps.
The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar
113 Washington AveStylish bar with good eats.
Hervé Wine Bar
139 W San Francisco StWine & Charcuterie
local’s favorite, beautiful outdoor patio, historic building with haunted lore, and great drinks.
Staab House Restaurant
330 E Palace Avelocal’s favorite, beautiful outdoor patio, historic building with haunted lore, and great drinks.
Secreto Lounge
210 Don Gaspar AveCocktail bar in St Francis Hotel. Try a smoked sage margarita.
Taste the premier wines of New Mexico, inside St Francis Hotel
13 locals recommend
Gruet Winery Santa Fe Tasting Room
210 Don Gaspar AveTaste the premier wines of New Mexico, inside St Francis Hotel
Loretto Chapel
207 Old Santa Fe Trailcheck out the impossible stairs
Oldest church in the continental US. They also hold live music concerts. Check the weekly reporter for lineup. www.sfreporter.com
27 locals recommend
San Miguel Chapel
401 Old Santa Fe TrailOldest church in the continental US. They also hold live music concerts. Check the weekly reporter for lineup. www.sfreporter.com
Explore Santa Fe & eating options outside Plaza
These are some suggestions that require a quick uber or car ride from the house.
go for the day or part, enjoy the soaking tub offerings, spa treatments, and delicious food at Izanami. For private soaking tubs, book ahead.
185 locals recommend
Ten Thousand Waves
21 Ten Thousand Waves Waygo for the day or part, enjoy the soaking tub offerings, spa treatments, and delicious food at Izanami. For private soaking tubs, book ahead.
Peruse the plethora of galleries and studios along the famous Canyon Road. This is walkable from the house, but there is also street and paid parking available at your convenience.
215 locals recommend
Canyon Road
Canyon RoadPeruse the plethora of galleries and studios along the famous Canyon Road. This is walkable from the house, but there is also street and paid parking available at your convenience.
Walk around the lush nature preserve and enjoy the best air in the country.
37 locals recommend
Santa Fe Botanical Garden
715 Camino LejoWalk around the lush nature preserve and enjoy the best air in the country.
a fun and interactive art experience for all ages. Live music at night.
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina Cira fun and interactive art experience for all ages. Live music at night.
The best place to experience the colors of Fall in Santa Fe. A great family hike, with scenic picnic area.
28 locals recommend
Aspen Vista Picnic Ground
Hyde Park RoadThe best place to experience the colors of Fall in Santa Fe. A great family hike, with scenic picnic area.
Ski Santa Fe
1477 NM-475Open seasonally, this is the best of Southwestern Skiing.
Museum of International Folk Art
706 Camino LejoMuseum of Indian Arts & Culture
710 Camino LejoMuseum of Spanish Colonial Art
750 Camino LejoGerald Peters Gallery
1005 Paseo De PeraltaNedra Matteucci Galleries
1075 Paseo De PeraltaDelicious and warming drinking chocolates and delicacies. This is a great souvenir or gift idea!
45 locals recommend
Kakawa Chocolate House
1050 Paseo De PeraltaDelicious and warming drinking chocolates and delicacies. This is a great souvenir or gift idea!
Farmer's market Saturdays and Tuesdays 8-1, and artisan market on Sundays 10-4.
179 locals recommend
Santa Fe Farmers Market
1607 Paseo De PeraltaFarmer's market Saturdays and Tuesdays 8-1, and artisan market on Sundays 10-4.
Local's favorite for great margaritas, basic bites that hit the spot after a day of hiking, biking, or just exploring! This is on the North side of town, a 10 minute drive through Bishop's Lodge Road to Tesuque.
72 locals recommend
Tesuque Village Market
138 Tesuque Village RdLocal's favorite for great margaritas, basic bites that hit the spot after a day of hiking, biking, or just exploring! This is on the North side of town, a 10 minute drive through Bishop's Lodge Road to Tesuque.
A best kept secret for an unforgettable Santa Fe Sunset. Enjoy the bar eats, or treat yourself to the fine dining at Terra.
15 locals recommend
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe Spa
198 NM-592A best kept secret for an unforgettable Santa Fe Sunset. Enjoy the bar eats, or treat yourself to the fine dining at Terra.
Comfortable seats, reserve your seat, go early and enjoy basic eats and a large selection of beers.
126 locals recommend
Violet Crown Santa Fe
1606 Alcaldesa StComfortable seats, reserve your seat, go early and enjoy basic eats and a large selection of beers.
If you're in the mood for something more obscure, the Jean Cocteau is George RR Martin's movie theater. There is always something unique showing!
36 locals recommend
Jean Cocteau Cinema
418 Montezuma AveIf you're in the mood for something more obscure, the Jean Cocteau is George RR Martin's movie theater. There is always something unique showing!
This is the sister spa of the famed Ojo Calente. Enjoy the healing waters and many spa offerings.
37 locals recommend
Sunrise Springs Spa Resort
242 Los Pinos RdThis is the sister spa of the famed Ojo Calente. Enjoy the healing waters and many spa offerings.
Great brunch bites! Hard to find parking - could walk from house.
44 locals recommend
Dolina Bakery & Cafe
402 N Guadalupe StGreat brunch bites! Hard to find parking - could walk from house.
Unique take on bar bites, and unique beer selection. Enjoy the outdoor patio. Parking can also be tough here. We often park a block or two away and walk.
36 locals recommend
Fire & Hops
222 N Guadalupe StUnique take on bar bites, and unique beer selection. Enjoy the outdoor patio. Parking can also be tough here. We often park a block or two away and walk.
Romantic and delicious. Joseph's is a Taos invention that moved to Santa Fe and took root. Locally sourced dishes and fantastic wine list. This is a good one for a date night.
51 locals recommend
Joseph's Culinary Pub
428 Agua Fria StRomantic and delicious. Joseph's is a Taos invention that moved to Santa Fe and took root. Locally sourced dishes and fantastic wine list. This is a good one for a date night.
Fantastic for just drinks, small plates, or the whole dinner. They are known for smokey bourbon cocktails, and a love for all things rye.
44 locals recommend
Radish & Rye
505 Cerrillos RdFantastic for just drinks, small plates, or the whole dinner. They are known for smokey bourbon cocktails, and a love for all things rye.
Sister Restaurant of The Shed. A great option if the wait at the shed has you hangry.
177 locals recommend
La Choza Restaurant
905 Alarid StSister Restaurant of The Shed. A great option if the wait at the shed has you hangry.
We go the breakfast burritos and cold brew and people watching. This is a locals favorite, in a strip shopping center.
37 locals recommend
Betterday Coffee
905 W Alameda StWe go the breakfast burritos and cold brew and people watching. This is a locals favorite, in a strip shopping center.
Local's favorite brunch spot. Healthier options not lacking in flavor!
42 locals recommend
Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen
1512 Pacheco StLocal's favorite brunch spot. Healthier options not lacking in flavor!
Pantry Restaurant
1820 Cerrillos RoadClassic Santa Fe greasy spoon, New Mexican diner food.
Stylish, modern-folk design, Mexican style food, craft cocktails. No reservations.
55 locals recommend
Paloma Restaurant
401 S Guadalupe StStylish, modern-folk design, Mexican style food, craft cocktails. No reservations.
Quick Bites and Late Night Eats
These are yummy and easy options for take out, or late-night cravings.
El Parasol
1833 Cerrillos RdTacos, Tamales, and salsa to die for.
Pho Kim
919 W Alameda StTaco Fundacion
235 N Guadalupe StKitchen is open late! We love Pulled Pork quesadilla, or the Harvest Salad. Live music too!
148 locals recommend
Cowgirl Hall of Fame
319 S Guadalupe StKitchen is open late! We love Pulled Pork quesadilla, or the Harvest Salad. Live music too!
Del Charro
101 West Alameda StreetBar food, lively
Regional Day Trips
If you're in the mood to hit the road and take in the region, we've got you covered.
The historic Turquoise trail links Santa Fe to Albuquerque. Drive the approx 50 miles through the artsy hamlets Cerrillos, Madrid, and Golden.
New Mexico 14
New Mexico 14The historic Turquoise trail links Santa Fe to Albuquerque. Drive the approx 50 miles through the artsy hamlets Cerrillos, Madrid, and Golden.
Artsy shop and gallery in Cerillos, a stop on the Turquoise Trail
10 locals recommend
Cerrillos Station
15B 1st StArtsy shop and gallery in Cerillos, a stop on the Turquoise Trail
Black Bird Saloon
28 Main StIf hunger or thirst arises in Cerrillos, NM
A funky town like no other. Quintessential northern New Mexican flare. Shops, galleries, and confectionaries.
140 locals recommend
Madrid
A funky town like no other. Quintessential northern New Mexican flare. Shops, galleries, and confectionaries.
This was truly an old mine shaft, turned restaurant and saloon- you can smell hints of sulfur at times. Live music is rocking in the summertime on the large deck.
47 locals recommend
The Mine Shaft Tavern
2846 NM-14This was truly an old mine shaft, turned restaurant and saloon- you can smell hints of sulfur at times. Live music is rocking in the summertime on the large deck.
Chimayo
Check out the quaint village of Chimayo, steeped in history and culture.
El Santuario De Chimayo
15 Santuario DrAn interesting holy site of NM. Take home some holy dirt.
Rancho De Chimayó
300 Juan Medina RdA converted farm house serving northern New Mexican delicacies.
Drive the High Road to Taos from Chimayo, NM along NM 76- "the byway follows through the creased and crinkled badlands, polka-dotted with scrubby pinon and juniper, with the Jemez Mountains enormous on the horizon."
Enjoy the High Road Artisans Studio Tour, where you can cruise and pop-in to unique studios and artist spaces (2019 September 21-22, 28-29) https://www.highroadnewmexico.com
There is plenty to enjoy in Taos, ask Meg or Angela for tips!
123 locals recommend
Taos
Drive the High Road to Taos from Chimayo, NM along NM 76- "the byway follows through the creased and crinkled badlands, polka-dotted with scrubby pinon and juniper, with the Jemez Mountains enormous on the horizon."
Enjoy the High Road Artisans Studio Tour, where you can cruise and pop-in to unique studios and artist spaces (2019 September 21-22, 28-29) https://www.highroadnewmexico.com
There is plenty to enjoy in Taos, ask Meg or Angela for tips!
Visit the home and studio of Georgia O'keefe. Much of her life's work was inspired by this majestic place. Enjoy it on your own, or inquire about private tours, and trail riding through the iconic landscape and grounds. https://www.ghostranch.org/explore/outdoor/horseback-trail-riding/
86 locals recommend
Ghost Ranch
U.S. 84Visit the home and studio of Georgia O'keefe. Much of her life's work was inspired by this majestic place. Enjoy it on your own, or inquire about private tours, and trail riding through the iconic landscape and grounds. https://www.ghostranch.org/explore/outdoor/horseback-trail-riding/
A reservoir for boating, swimming, and picnicking. A great visit for the day, or after visiting Ghost Ranch. Or for the more adventurous, after a hike up Pedernal...
41 locals recommend
Abiquiu Lake
A reservoir for boating, swimming, and picnicking. A great visit for the day, or after visiting Ghost Ranch. Or for the more adventurous, after a hike up Pedernal...
Take in the ancient petroglyphs, cave dwellings, and ruins. Truly an experience like no other.
230 locals recommend
Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdTake in the ancient petroglyphs, cave dwellings, and ruins. Truly an experience like no other.
About an hour drive from Santa Fe, traditional hot springs and luxury spa with restaurant on site.
173 locals recommend
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Los Banos DriveAbout an hour drive from Santa Fe, traditional hot springs and luxury spa with restaurant on site.
La Chiripada Winery
Vivác Winery
2075 NM-68Black Mesa Winery
1502 NM-68hike the scenic rock formations in Cochiti Pueblo
https://www.newmexico.org/listing/kasha-katuwe-tent-rocks-national-monument-blm/2086/
119 locals recommend
Tent Rocks
0 NM-22hike the scenic rock formations in Cochiti Pueblo
https://www.newmexico.org/listing/kasha-katuwe-tent-rocks-national-monument-blm/2086/
Food scene
Fantastic local eats and watering hole for locals in Chupadero and Tesuque.
72 locals recommend
Tesuque Village Market
138 Tesuque Village RdFantastic local eats and watering hole for locals in Chupadero and Tesuque.
Super close to Casa Chupadero. Great place for dining, drinks while enjoying spectacular sunset. I recommend the Terra burger in the bar.
Terra
198 NM-592Super close to Casa Chupadero. Great place for dining, drinks while enjoying spectacular sunset. I recommend the Terra burger in the bar.