Guidebook for Santa Fe
Essentials
Trader Joe's
530 W Cordova RdGreat food, great prices!
Whole Foods Market
753 Cerrillos RdIt's Whole Foods. 'Nuff said.
GORGEOUS space and stellar staff offer a wide variety of classes (kettlebell, yoga, spin, etc) in the heart of the Railyard (5 minute drive). They are friendly to visitors, so if you want to make sure you keep on your exercise plan while you travel while enjoying a pretty luxe setting at great prices, these are your folks!
7 locals recommend
Railyard Fitness
703 Camino de la FamiliaGORGEOUS space and stellar staff offer a wide variety of classes (kettlebell, yoga, spin, etc) in the heart of the Railyard (5 minute drive). They are friendly to visitors, so if you want to make sure you keep on your exercise plan while you travel while enjoying a pretty luxe setting at great prices, these are your folks!
Food Scene
Unbelievably good South Indian food. Unlike most Indian food you've probably ever tasted. Fresh, fabulous in a beautiful space.
97 locals recommend
Paper Dosa
551 W Cordova RdUnbelievably good South Indian food. Unlike most Indian food you've probably ever tasted. Fresh, fabulous in a beautiful space.
Margaritas (!!!) and yummy, traditional northern New Mexcian food. Spicy goodness!
76 locals recommend
Maria's New Mexican Kitchen
555 W Cordova RdMargaritas (!!!) and yummy, traditional northern New Mexcian food. Spicy goodness!
Just down the hike and bike trail is this amazing coffeehouse and eatery. They're the friendliest coffee fanatics in town and their homemade bagels and lox? To die for!
77 locals recommend
Iconik Coffee Roasters
1600 Lena StJust down the hike and bike trail is this amazing coffeehouse and eatery. They're the friendliest coffee fanatics in town and their homemade bagels and lox? To die for!
Counter Culture
930 Baca StThe classic. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Live music, great food, great bar, great people watching. It's a Santa Fe classic!
148 locals recommend
Cowgirl Hall of Fame
319 S Guadalupe StLive music, great food, great bar, great people watching. It's a Santa Fe classic!
Just YUMMMMM. And the mini cinnamon rolls (Sundays) in the bakery baskets that come with every meal? Perfection.
6 locals recommend
Tecolote Cafe
Just YUMMMMM. And the mini cinnamon rolls (Sundays) in the bakery baskets that come with every meal? Perfection.
Green chile cheeseburgers, thin cut fries, and milkshakes made with our own Taos Cow Ice Cream? Dreamy.
27 locals recommend
Shake Foundation
631 Cerrillos RdGreen chile cheeseburgers, thin cut fries, and milkshakes made with our own Taos Cow Ice Cream? Dreamy.
Afro-Caribbean cuisine from the incredible chef Ahmed Obo. His fish specials are always amazing and this is the best kind of comfort food.
90 locals recommend
Jambo Cafe
2010 Cerrillos RdAfro-Caribbean cuisine from the incredible chef Ahmed Obo. His fish specials are always amazing and this is the best kind of comfort food.
Joseph's Culinary Pub
428 Agua Fria StFantastic, innovative food, great room. Special!
A treasure of a restaurant in Santa Fe. Beautiful space, beautiful food.
10 locals recommend
Bouche Bistro
451 W Alameda StA treasure of a restaurant in Santa Fe. Beautiful space, beautiful food.
Hip and super tasty; crazy good bar that specializes in bourbon and bourbon-based drinks! Yummy food--not cheap--but in a beautiful, intimate space.
44 locals recommend
Radish & Rye
505 Cerrillos RdHip and super tasty; crazy good bar that specializes in bourbon and bourbon-based drinks! Yummy food--not cheap--but in a beautiful, intimate space.
Duel Brewing
1228 Parkway DrOut of the way brew pub and restaurant. Belgian style beers.
Spanish tapas and full menu. This is a stellar place. La Boca is the restaurant, elegant, incredibly well-prepared, quieter. Taberna is the, well, taberna--live music, tapas, great wine list, lively
94 locals recommend
La Boca
72 W Marcy StSpanish tapas and full menu. This is a stellar place. La Boca is the restaurant, elegant, incredibly well-prepared, quieter. Taberna is the, well, taberna--live music, tapas, great wine list, lively
Dolina is a GEM. Fantastic, fresh, delicious food lovingly created by local darling AnnaMaria O'Brian. The chicken and waffles are worth a visit all by themselves, but don't miss the delectable pastries.
44 locals recommend
Dolina Bakery & Cafe
402 N Guadalupe StDolina is a GEM. Fantastic, fresh, delicious food lovingly created by local darling AnnaMaria O'Brian. The chicken and waffles are worth a visit all by themselves, but don't miss the delectable pastries.
Stellar Japanese food owned and run by a local family. Yes, you can get amazingly fresh and beautifully prepared sushi and sashimi in the high desert, and this is where you want to come and get it.
Shohko Cafe (しょうこカフェ)
321 Johnson StStellar Japanese food owned and run by a local family. Yes, you can get amazingly fresh and beautifully prepared sushi and sashimi in the high desert, and this is where you want to come and get it.
Mexican street food has finally gained foothold in the U.S., and local chef Brian Knox has a flair for capturing the rich, subtle flavors of the best of it. He uses local meats and dips and fries fish for the tacos to order. At the end of your muy rico lonche you can have a tasty soft-serve ice cream. Don't miss this for quick, affordable lunch.
13 locals recommend
Taco Fundacion
235 N Guadalupe StMexican street food has finally gained foothold in the U.S., and local chef Brian Knox has a flair for capturing the rich, subtle flavors of the best of it. He uses local meats and dips and fries fish for the tacos to order. At the end of your muy rico lonche you can have a tasty soft-serve ice cream. Don't miss this for quick, affordable lunch.
The founder of Iconik Coffee's latest brainchild, kitty corner to Violet Crown Cinema. It hasn't quite opened as of this entry, but keep your eyes open. Todd is a coffee connoisseur, with a penchant for curating great food, and a brilliant sense of style. It WILL be good. (at the North end of the zone where our famous Farmer's Market is, just beyond the water tank).
11 locals recommend
Sky Coffee
The founder of Iconik Coffee's latest brainchild, kitty corner to Violet Crown Cinema. It hasn't quite opened as of this entry, but keep your eyes open. Todd is a coffee connoisseur, with a penchant for curating great food, and a brilliant sense of style. It WILL be good. (at the North end of the zone where our famous Farmer's Market is, just beyond the water tank).
From the amazing brain of the man who created Iconik coffee, Opuntia is a GORGEOUS space serving breakfast and lunch and, of course, absolutely world class coffee. 5 minute walk from the house. The architecture of this space is worth the trip, but do not miss the food!
35 locals recommend
Opuntia Cafe
1607 Alcaldesa StreetFrom the amazing brain of the man who created Iconik coffee, Opuntia is a GORGEOUS space serving breakfast and lunch and, of course, absolutely world class coffee. 5 minute walk from the house. The architecture of this space is worth the trip, but do not miss the food!
Delicious, locally sourced Japanese food in a stunning building on the grounds of Ten Thousand Waves. One of the best collections of sake in the country! Love this place for amazing food that doesn't leave you feeling heavy~just so satisfied!
61 locals recommend
Izanami Restaurant
21 Ten Thousand Waves WayDelicious, locally sourced Japanese food in a stunning building on the grounds of Ten Thousand Waves. One of the best collections of sake in the country! Love this place for amazing food that doesn't leave you feeling heavy~just so satisfied!
Geronimo is well known for being a Michelin starred restaurant, but many people don't realize their cozy, intimate bar not only serves absolutely stellar drinks, but has a menu all it's own that is positively reasonable. If you don't want to go all out for a dinner tab, pop into the bar, enjoy the kiva fireplace, and have a meal there. Their steak frites and a Manhattan? Heaven!
110 locals recommend
Geronimo
724 Canyon RdGeronimo is well known for being a Michelin starred restaurant, but many people don't realize their cozy, intimate bar not only serves absolutely stellar drinks, but has a menu all it's own that is positively reasonable. If you don't want to go all out for a dinner tab, pop into the bar, enjoy the kiva fireplace, and have a meal there. Their steak frites and a Manhattan? Heaven!
This farmer's market is astonishing both for what our farmers manage to grow in our challenging environment and for the crazy social scene that happens every Saturday at the Railyard Location! Also on Tuesday mornings. Indoor and Outdoor market stalls. Fabulous food AND gifts!
179 locals recommend
Santa Fe Farmers Market
1607 Paseo De PeraltaThis farmer's market is astonishing both for what our farmers manage to grow in our challenging environment and for the crazy social scene that happens every Saturday at the Railyard Location! Also on Tuesday mornings. Indoor and Outdoor market stalls. Fabulous food AND gifts!
Arts & Culture
Contemporary art in an amazing space. In the incredible Railyard Park.
56 locals recommend
SITE Santa Fe
1606 Paseo De PeraltaContemporary art in an amazing space. In the incredible Railyard Park.
European style: Order food, drinks (beer and wine) and take it into the theater or dine in their incredible spaces right on the RailRunner line.
126 locals recommend
Violet Crown Santa Fe
1606 Alcaldesa StEuropean style: Order food, drinks (beer and wine) and take it into the theater or dine in their incredible spaces right on the RailRunner line.
Vibrant, young arts collective in a huge, gorgeous space with a permanent installation, The House of Eternal Return, that is the most outstanding, engaging, delightful interactive experience. Just GO!
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirVibrant, young arts collective in a huge, gorgeous space with a permanent installation, The House of Eternal Return, that is the most outstanding, engaging, delightful interactive experience. Just GO!
Everything Else
Amazing park on the hike n bike trail, anchored by the Farmer's Market (Tuesdays and Saturdays) and a whole bunch of art galleries, dance spaces, restaurants, theaters etc. GREAT PLAYGROUND for all!
34 locals recommend
Santa Fe Railyard Park
740 Cerrillos RdAmazing park on the hike n bike trail, anchored by the Farmer's Market (Tuesdays and Saturdays) and a whole bunch of art galleries, dance spaces, restaurants, theaters etc. GREAT PLAYGROUND for all!
Hot yoga and spinning in a super clean, super friendly space with great teachers and attention to all the right details.
Santa Fe THRIVE
947 W Alameda StHot yoga and spinning in a super clean, super friendly space with great teachers and attention to all the right details.
Fitness center and swimming pool. Super affordable day rates. Great, friendly facility.
Salvador Perez Swimming Pool
601 Alta Vista StFitness center and swimming pool. Super affordable day rates. Great, friendly facility.
Great bar, right downtown. Sushi chef, well-made cocktails. Super place to gather~
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
309 W San Francisco StGreat bar, right downtown. Sushi chef, well-made cocktails. Super place to gather~
Great drinks, yummy food, really nice, chic bar with a great fireplace.
10 locals recommend
AGAVE Restaurant & Lounge
309 W San Francisco StGreat drinks, yummy food, really nice, chic bar with a great fireplace.
Art installations, performances and a small theater showing art house films. Great place!
27 locals recommend
Center for Contemporary Arts and Cinematheque
1050 Old Pecos TrailArt installations, performances and a small theater showing art house films. Great place!
Owned and lovingly tended by Game of Thrones author George RR Martin, this art house cinema is right down town in the Guadalupe District. And they have a bar!
36 locals recommend
Jean Cocteau Cinema
418 Montezuma AveOwned and lovingly tended by Game of Thrones author George RR Martin, this art house cinema is right down town in the Guadalupe District. And they have a bar!
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music--funk, rock, fusion, Latin, jazz, you name it! Usually something really fun on New Year's Eve. Also, small club downstairs with DJ's and intimate dance floor.
24 locals recommend
Evangelo's Cocktail Lounge
200 West San Francisco StreetLive music--funk, rock, fusion, Latin, jazz, you name it! Usually something really fun on New Year's Eve. Also, small club downstairs with DJ's and intimate dance floor.
Fun sports bar with yummy drinks, pool tables, and food that is actually made in house with locally sourced ingredients! If you are a fan of corned beef sandwiches you MUST check theirs out!
37 locals recommend
BOXCAR
133 S Guadalupe StFun sports bar with yummy drinks, pool tables, and food that is actually made in house with locally sourced ingredients! If you are a fan of corned beef sandwiches you MUST check theirs out!
Make friends with the bartenders here and you're in for a real treat. They're unpretentious masters of cocktails, and being that this little bar is in a little converted adobe, you'll feel right at home. Settle in and enjoy! Ask for the Trinidad Sling.
22 locals recommend
Santa Fe Spirits Downtown Tasting Room
308 Read StMake friends with the bartenders here and you're in for a real treat. They're unpretentious masters of cocktails, and being that this little bar is in a little converted adobe, you'll feel right at home. Settle in and enjoy! Ask for the Trinidad Sling.
It's Santa Fe's own dive bar. DJ's on weekends. Late night. Yes, it exists in Santa Fe (even only if here!). CASH ONLY. Strong drinks, loud music, fun scene. Wonderful for some grit in otherwise very polished downtown Santa Fe!
10 locals recommend
The Den
116 W San Francisco StIt's Santa Fe's own dive bar. DJ's on weekends. Late night. Yes, it exists in Santa Fe (even only if here!). CASH ONLY. Strong drinks, loud music, fun scene. Wonderful for some grit in otherwise very polished downtown Santa Fe!